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Jazz Hamilton CARNEVALE

Jazz Hamilton, saxophone There is magic at a Jazz Hamilton concert! With a career spanning over 3 decades as a soloist, the Classical Pop saxophonist brings you a musical journey through romance, passion, excitement, and well-known melodies that will transfix your imagination. With an uncanny ability of combining Classical music with elements of […]

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“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

Join the renowned “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band for an evening of spirited selections, ranging from classical to popular. Five years have passed since the scarlet coats of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band last appeared on stages in the Northeast of the United States. In the […]

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75th Season Preview & Reception

Celebrate the opening of the Worcester Youth Orchestra's 75th Season! Join the WY Jazz Band and Symphony Orchestra with directors Dan Gabel & Jonathan Colby for an evening of great music and refreshments. Starting at 5:30pm, the evening will feature a keynote address and a chance to meet WYO's many […]

Off the Rails

Travelin’ McCoury’s

The Travelin’ McCourys do not stand still. They are on the road—and online—entertaining audiences with live shows that include some of the best musicians and singers from all genres. It’s always different, always exciting, and always great music. No other band today has the same credentials for playing traditional and progressive […]

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Music Worcester Presents: Maxim Vengerov, Violin

Universally hailed as one of the world’s finest musicians, and often referred to as the greatest living string player in the world today, Grammy award winner Maxim Vengerov also enjoys international acclaim as a conductor and is one of the most in-demand soloists.

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Living Together: The 16th Annual ACE Gala

  The Annual ACE Gala is African Community Education’s signature event of the year, marking a night to celebrate all we have accomplished together since 2006 as we look forward to an even brighter future. This year’s Gala will take place on Saturday, October 22 and has been imagined as a […]

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Fall Cultural Fusion Fashion Show

Let the Fall Festivities begin! You are cordially invited to attend a night where culture meets fashion. Uniting culture and infusing the atmosphere with exclusive fashion. Join us for our Fall Cultural Fusion Fashion Show, showcasing collections from a diverse group of designers. Doors Open: 7PM Show: 8PM - 10PM […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Titans of ’80s Rock Tribute Show

Relive the excitement of the era and let's party like it’s 1989! If you saw the Titans of ’80s Rock Tribute Show here at The Hanover in 2020, you know it’s a hit! Titans is a touring rock concert featuring three stunning, top-shelf tributes to your favorite, chart-busting ’80s rockers: […]

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Music Worcester Presents: Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn

Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, “the king and queen of the banjo” (Paste Magazine), have a musical partnership like no other. Béla Fleck is a fifteen-time Grammy Award winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres, and Abigail Washburn a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player who re-radicalized it by combining […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Mania – The ABBA Tribute

Mania – The ABBA Tribute brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life… From London’s West End to Las Vegas, MANIA the ABBA tribute (Formerly ABBA MANIA) remains the world’s No. 1 touring ABBA tribute show. Formed in 1999, this production has sold out theaters and concert halls […]

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Music Worcester Presents: Brian Stokes Mitchell

Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans more than 40 years in Broadway, television, film, recordings and concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras.

Light Shines in the Dark: Alzheimer’s Reflection

Light Shines in the Dark: Alzheimer’s Reflection

Light Shines in the Dark: Alzheimer’s Reflection November 6, 2022 4:00 pm Wesley United Methodist Church 114 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608 We begin our season with a concert reflecting on the impact of Alzheimer’s in our lives, both personally and across our communities. This concert will focus on Michael […]

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