Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys deliver 'Blood Blooms' Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys recorded and released "Blood Blooms" in February, and it's a doozy.

Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys recorded and released "Blood Blooms" in February, and it's a doozy.

Rebels with a cause: Dropkick Murphys keep protest message real The Dropkick Murphys played a set March 28 at Boston's No Kings protest, then frontman Ken Casey joined the band Haywire on stage at the Palladium.

The Dropkick Murphys played a set March 28 at Boston's No Kings protest, then frontman Ken Casey joined the band Haywire on stage at the Palladium.

Busy weekend: Creative Hub Worcester opens, Alton Brown speaks at Hanover In this week's Worcesteria, we attend the grand opening of Creative Hub Worcester on Ionic Avenue, and see Alton Brown speak at the Hanover Theatre.

In this week's Worcesteria, we attend the grand opening of Creative Hub Worcester on Ionic Avenue, and see Alton Brown speak at the Hanover Theatre.

Scenes from 'Jurassic Quest' at Best Western in Marlborough Tots and tall ones took in 'Jurassic Quest' April 17 at the Best Western Royal Plaza & Trade Center in Marlborough, which continues through April 19.

Tots and tall ones took in 'Jurassic Quest' April 17 at the Best Western Royal Plaza & Trade Center in Marlborough, which continues through April 19.

'Jurassic Quest' offers a journey through a dinosaur dynasty You have a favorite dinosaur, and you know it. And so do most children. There's plenty to enjoy for both the tall and small at 'Jurassic Quest.'

You have a favorite dinosaur, and you know it. And so do most children. There's plenty to enjoy for both the tall and small at 'Jurassic Quest.'

Poems by Tony Brown, Jenith Charpentier, Rush Frazier and Bill Macmillan Poems by Tony Brown, Jenith Charpentier, Rush Frazier and Bill Macmillan

Poems by Tony Brown, Jenith Charpentier, Rush Frazier and Bill Macmillan

Things to Do: Alton Brown, Vallory Falls, 'Strange & Lovely' and more A few things to do in the Worcester area in the week ahead ...

A few things to do in the Worcester area in the week ahead ...

'Literally' going live: A poetry slam remembrance WoMag editor Victor D. Infante had never heard of Worcester when he met the 1996 Worcester Poetry Slam Team in Oregon. Then he fell in love with a poet and a city.

WoMag editor Victor D. Infante had never heard of Worcester when he met the 1996 Worcester Poetry Slam Team in Oregon. Then he fell in love with a poet and a city.

On the page and stage: The poetry world of Samantha Bucci Poetry slam organizer Samantha Bucci shared photos from her travels in the slam poetry world.

Poetry slam organizer Samantha Bucci shared photos from her travels in the slam poetry world.

A mother's remembrance means lessons in life's laughs, loves, stings Joe Fusco Jr. had many great moments with his mother, and has collected eight of them for memory's laughs, tears and stings.

Joe Fusco Jr. had many great moments with his mother, and has collected eight of them for memory's laughs, tears and stings.

Poet and poetry slam organizer Samantha Bucci shares the power of words Samantha Bucci has a passion for poetry slams and spoken word, and sharing a space for poetry, especially in the Fitchburg and Leominster communities.

Samantha Bucci has a passion for poetry slams and spoken word, and sharing a space for poetry, especially in the Fitchburg and Leominster communities.

On 'For All To See,' Sam Femino warns of social media's stranglehold “For All To See,” by musician Sam Femino, is a slow, ominous piano ballad about the dangers of Big Tech and social media.

“For All To See,” by musician Sam Femino, is a slow, ominous piano ballad about the dangers of Big Tech and social media.

Des Rocs pays homage to past, eyes future with tour, Palladium concert Des Rocs is coming April 16 to the Palladium. The current tour is the lead-up to a new studio album that will come out in June.

Des Rocs is coming April 16 to the Palladium. The current tour is the lead-up to a new studio album that will come out in June.

A focus on Eartha Kitt shines light on a life lived Eartha Kitt was vivacious, charismatic, sexy, and knew how to work a purr. She also suffered and endured, and championed others.

Eartha Kitt was vivacious, charismatic, sexy, and knew how to work a purr. She also suffered and endured, and championed others.

Things to Do: 'La Fête Française,' The Upstairs District and more ... A few things to do in the Worcester area in the week ahead.

A few things to do in the Worcester area in the week ahead.

'It's a great feeling': Worcester native among 'Watching Mr. Pearson' producers "It's a great feeling" — Worcester's Samantha Valletta on board for new indie film, "Watching Mr. Pearson."

"It's a great feeling" — Worcester's Samantha Valletta on board for new indie film, "Watching Mr. Pearson."

First Person: Following Father Dan Berrigan on the road to nonviolence Guest columnist Mark Wagner looks to conversations about nonviolence with anti-war activist Father Dan Berrigan while facing contemporary issues.

Guest columnist Mark Wagner looks to conversations about nonviolence with anti-war activist Father Dan Berrigan while facing contemporary issues.

Woo! Science: Turtle Summit at Southbridge Community Center Woo! Science checks out the annual Turtle Summit, held April 4 at Southbridge Community Center, and organized by the Turtle Rescue League.

Woo! Science checks out the annual Turtle Summit, held April 4 at Southbridge Community Center, and organized by the Turtle Rescue League.

Clutch gears up for Worcester stop on 'Suffer No Evil Tour' Clutch will perform in Worcester at the Palladium as part of its "Suffer No Evil" tour.

Clutch will perform in Worcester at the Palladium as part of its "Suffer No Evil" tour.

Corrosion of Conformity brings their element to Palladium show North Carolina metal band Corrosion of Conformity will return to the Palladium April 11 in a show co-headlining with Clutch.

North Carolina metal band Corrosion of Conformity will return to the Palladium April 11 in a show co-headlining with Clutch.

At Holy Cross and in Worcester community, Tomicka Wagstaff reaches out As vice president for justice, equity, belong and identity at Holy Cross, Tomicka Wagstaff seeks to make a space where all students and staff have a voice.

As vice president for justice, equity, belong and identity at Holy Cross, Tomicka Wagstaff seeks to make a space where all students and staff have a voice.

Endation releases new single in the lead up to forthcoming album This week in Listen Up, a look at new singles from Worcester/Boston band Endation and Worcester producer L0TUZ.

This week in Listen Up, a look at new singles from Worcester/Boston band Endation and Worcester producer L0TUZ.

Reverend Horton Heat set to perform at Off the Rails Singer/guitarist Jim “the Rev” Heath, who will be performing April 16 at Off the Rails in Worcester, preaches the gospel of the '50s roots of rock.

Singer/guitarist Jim “the Rev” Heath, who will be performing April 16 at Off the Rails in Worcester, preaches the gospel of the '50s roots of rock.

Rio Viejo Cocina de Mexico offers, 'tradition and family recipes' Rio Viejo Cocina de Mexico, 50 Franklin St., Worcester, recently opened, introducing a fresh take on Mexican cuisine to the city’s dining scene.

Rio Viejo Cocina de Mexico, 50 Franklin St., Worcester, recently opened, introducing a fresh take on Mexican cuisine to the city’s dining scene.

Fit for a queen! Drag brunches a hit at Femme Bar, Cocktail Garden At drag brunch, while you eat and drink, drag performers show off their dance skills, colorful costumes and other stage talents.

At drag brunch, while you eat and drink, drag performers show off their dance skills, colorful costumes and other stage talents.

Woo! Science: Blowing up Marshmallow Peeps at WPI and QCC Woo! Science and scientists at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Quinsigamond Community College explored putting marshmall Peeps in a microwave.

Woo! Science and scientists at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Quinsigamond Community College explored putting marshmall Peeps in a microwave.

Things to Do: Converge, Ringling Bros., Golden Gays, and more A few things to do in the Worcester area in the week ahead ...

A few things to do in the Worcester area in the week ahead ...

‘She wouldn't give up’ — 'Who Is Eartha Mae?' set for BrickBox Theatre "She just had this incredible life" — Jade Wheeler explores Eartha Kitt's life, music in THT Rep's '"Who Is Eartha Mae?"

"She just had this incredible life" — Jade Wheeler explores Eartha Kitt's life, music in THT Rep's '"Who Is Eartha Mae?"

Joe Fusco Jr.: Laughs found at Seinfeld show, and not just on stage First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. and his wife Cyndi took in Jerry Seinfeld's recent show at the Hanover, featuring bonus, unplanned laughs courtesy of Joe.

First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. and his wife Cyndi took in Jerry Seinfeld's recent show at the Hanover, featuring bonus, unplanned laughs courtesy of Joe.

Tracing history, tracing roots: author and historian Anne O'Connor Anne O'Connor has written about Fitchburg, in "Fitchburg, the Old Hometown," as well as a novel based on her Irish ancestors, "The McNabbs."

Anne O'Connor has written about Fitchburg, in "Fitchburg, the Old Hometown," as well as a novel based on her Irish ancestors, "The McNabbs."