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SUMMARY:Jazz Hamilton CARNEVALE
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Hamilton\, saxophone\nThere 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 Jazz\, Pop\, and Latin\, the artist unearths his unique ID after years of immersing himself in the academic study of music and profoundly testing the limits of the saxophone. Consequently\, Jazz Hamilton crafted a distinctive sound which emerges from a Classical backdrop but then transcends beyond the limits of any single creative expression masterfully placing his instrument at the forefront of the orchestra. Now\, Jazz Hamilton presents his mystical and electrifying masquerade concert showcasing masterpieces such as: “Song From A Secret Garden\,” “Libertango\,” “Over The Rainbow\,” “Green Hornet\,” “Aranjuez\,” and “Besame Mucho” along many more using a theatrical style approach to create unforgettable memories for his audience. All this intertwined with his personal original arrangements\, orchestrations\, and spellbinding interpretations. Come and celebrate love in a unique immersive musical experience to the organic\, smooth\, and warm tone of Jazz Hamilton in this dynamic and breathtaking Book of Moments that today he calls: "CARNEVALE" . . . \n~Enjoy the masquerade …
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/jazz-hamilton-carnevale/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:"The President's Own" United States Marine Band
DESCRIPTION:Join the renowned “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band for an evening of spirited selections\, ranging from classical to popular. \nFive 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 style of the band's 17th Director John Philip Sousa\, who initiated the concert tour tradition in 1891\, Marine Band Director Col. Jason K. Fettig has chosen a diverse mix of programs\, from traditional band repertoire and Sousa marches to instrumental solos and a salute to the Armed Forces. Free tickets are available (limit four per request) by clicking the "Register" tab on the upper right of this page. Seating is general admission and ticket holders must be seated by 7:15pm; remaining seats will be released to the standby line at that time.\n  \nEstablished in 1798 by an Act of Congress signed by President John Adams\, the United States Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. The band made its White House debut on New Year’s Day\, 1801\, and has performed at the inauguration of every President since Thomas Jefferson\, who is credited with giving the band the title\, “The President’s Own.” \nFrom the earliest days of our nation\, the Marine Band’s primary mission has been to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Performing for state arrival ceremonies\, dinners\, receptions\, and accompanying famous entertainers\, Marine Band musicians appear at the White House more than 200 times each year. Additionally\, the Marine Band participates in more than 500 public and official performances annually\, including concerts and ceremonies throughout the Washington\, D.C.\, metropolitan area and across the country during the fall concert tour. \nIn 1891\, the band’s legendary 17th Director\, John Philip Sousa\, led the Marine Band on its first concert tour. As a result\, for more than one hundred years\, the Marine Band has toured throughout the country performing in communities both large and small. Marine Band concerts offer a unique blend of traditional concert band and contemporary wind ensemble music suitable for people of all ages and musical tastes.\n  \nWebsite: http://www.marineband.marines.mil/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marineband\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marines/\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/marineband\nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/usmarineband
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-presidents-own-united-states-marine-band-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Tours,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T000000
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SUMMARY:75th Season Preview & Reception
DESCRIPTION: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 families\, donors and supporters. Catered by Creedon & Co\, Cash Bar. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/75th-season-preview-reception-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T235900
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SUMMARY:Travelin' McCoury's
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo other band today has the same credentials for playing traditional and progressive music. As the sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury\, Ronnie McCoury on mandolin and Rob McCoury on banjo continue their father’s work—a lifelong dedication to the power of bluegrass music to bring joy into people’s lives. And with fiddler Jason Carter and bassist Alan Bartram\, the ensemble is loved and respected by the bluegrass faithful. But the band is now combining their sound with others to make something fresh and rejuvenating. \nThey recently played with the Allman Brothers at Wanee Fest and then brought the house down at Warren Haynes’ Annual Christmas Jam\, an invitation only Southern Rock homecoming.  Their jam with the Lee Boys was hailed by many as the highlight of the evening\, and once word of the live video hit the streets\, sent new fans online to watch a supercharged combination of sacred steel\, R&B\, and bluegrass. They’ve also performed with Warren Haynes\, Phish\, and have a tour scheduled with the aforementioned Lee Boys. Ronnie McCoury described it as “peanut butter and jelly.” It was just right. \nThey can push forward so far because their roots are so deep. The band has a confidence that only comes with having paid their dues with twenty years on the bluegrass road. Other groups and new fans hear this immediately—the tight rhythm\, the soulful material\, and the confidence in taking bluegrass from the safety of the shore into uncharted waters. \nRonnie says\, “We like to go in and play traditional bluegrass music the way we do it with Dad\, but we also like to be able to step into situations where we can really stretch out. If we need to plug in\, we’ll plug in. We’re open to anything.” \nIt’s that attitude\, backed up by talent\, that marks great musicians\, traditional or progressive. The Travelin’ McCourys are twenty-first century musical pilgrims and adventurers. They’re onto something new\, just like Bill Monroe was in the 1940s\, but now we can see and hear that adventure live or online. Go see them\, or—if you hold still long enough—they’ll come to you.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/travelin-mccourys/
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Kid-friendly,Music,Nightlife,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Music Worcester Presents: Maxim Vengerov\, Violin
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/music-worcester-presents-maxim-vengerov-violin/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T000000
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SUMMARY:Living Together: The 16th Annual ACE Gala
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 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. \nThis year’s Gala will take place on Saturday\, October 22 and has been imagined as a virtual event. \nThe event will include a fashion show with ACE students\, live music and dance performances\, authentic African food from across the continent\, raffles\, guest speakers\, a Black-owned and Immigrant-owned makers and art market\, an inside look at ACE's new home\, and much\, much more! \nOur goal for this year's Gala is to raise $150\,000 to support ACE's expansion of programs and services! You can support our efforts by buying tickets\, donating\, or even setting up your own fundraising page on behalf of the kids at ACE. To ensure this event is accessible for all\, we invite guests to purchase tickets using our new sliding scale option!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/living-together-the-16th-annual-ace-gala/
CATEGORIES:Art,BIPOC,Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Fall Cultural Fusion Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDoors Open: 7PM\nShow: 8PM – 10PM\nSoirée: 10PM – 12AM \n*Please purpose tickets in advance via Eventbrite. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/fall-cultural-fusion-fashion-show-2/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Dance,Events,Food + Drink,Music,Nightlife,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T035900
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SUMMARY:Titans of '80s Rock Tribute Show
DESCRIPTION:Relive the excitement of the era and let's party like it’s 1989! \nIf 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: Def Leppard\, Poison\, and Motley Crue. Each band are headliners in their own rights\, and dedicated to reproducing the music of the original artists to perfection. Expect a big-time\, arena-rock atmosphere complete with video show\, stage props\, and special effects as the hit songs you love are delivered with attitude\, sounding just like the original records. \nTickets are $20\, $32\, $38\, $45 and $49 depending on seat location. Limited VIP tickets are available for $69 and include guaranteed best seating\, a Titans swag bag of goodies\, and a meet-and-greet including photo opportunities with the bands. Contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information. \nSHOT OF POISON: The talked-about tribute to Poison as they are today!\nhttp://ThePoisonTribute.com\nSOP is the world’s best Poison tribute\, the only one recognized and praised by Bret Michaels\, and the only one recognized by E! Entertainment as among the very best tribute acts in the country.  Expect costuming precise to Poison’s 2017-18 tours along with dead-on renditions of your favorite Poison classics. \nLEPPARD – The Def Leppard Experience\nhttps://www.facebook.com/DefLeppardExperience\nFeaturing one of New England’s best voices\, Keith Carmichael! These skilled\, veteran tribute professionals have done the hard work necessary to bring audiences the sights and meticulously re-created sounds of one of the biggest\, hit-making\, arena-rock attractions of the ’80s and beyond. \nCRÜCIFIED – The Motley Crüe Tribute Band\nhttps://cruecifiedband.com\nIn the entire eastern USA\, one Crüe tribute has emerged from the pack\, and it is Long Island’s Crüecified\, featuring full costuming and the most uncanny match for Vince Neil’s look and voice that can be seen or heard!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/titans-of-80s-rock-tribute-show/
CATEGORIES:Events,Music,Nightlife,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T040000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Season WYO Auditions
DESCRIPTION:The Worcester Youth Orchestras welcomes all interested students to audition for one of its many ensembles. Whether your a fan of jazz\, band music\, symphonic or chamber music\, we have many ensembles that provide transformational musical experiences\, a welcoming social environment of students from more than 60 communities across Central Massachsuetts. WYO celebrates its 75th Season with many exciting concerts and events at Mechanics Hall\, and be sure to join us for the WY Symphony Orchestra's German & Austrian Tour in June 2023!  \nOpen to students grades 12 and under who study winds\, brass\, percussion\, harp\, strings and guitar. See our website for the various ensembles offered and the audition requirements. Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships available\, no student will be turned away due to financial obstacles\, please contact us if you have any questions.  \nAudition Dates & Times: \nTuesday\, December 13th\, 2022\, 4:00pm to 7:00pm \nTuesday\, January 10th\, 2023\, 4:00pm to 7:00pm \nAuditions are held at the WYO Offices at Mechanics Hall \nHow to Audition \nVisit our website\, and fill out an audition form and sign up for a time slot.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/mid-season-wyo-auditions/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Music Worcester Presents: Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn
DESCRIPTION: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 it with Far East culture and sounds. The two met at a square dance\, began collaborating musically and eventually fell in love. Over the years\, they played together most visibly in the Sparrow Quartet alongside Ben Sollee and Casey Driessen and informally at a pickin’ party here\, a benefit there\, or occasionally popping up in each other’s solo shows. Fans of tradition-tweaking acoustic fare eagerly anticipated that Béla & Abigail would begin making music together as a duo.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/music-worcester-presents-bela-fleck-abigail-washburn/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T235900
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SUMMARY:Mania – The ABBA Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Mania – The ABBA Tribute brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life… \nFrom 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 across the globe\, with over 3\,000 live concerts in over 30 countries\, bringing the music of the beloved Swedish supergroup to 3 million people. \nABBA’s timeless songs were written to be enjoyed live and MANIA gives you exactly that. Two hours of uplifting\, dance inducing and sometimes heart-breaking songs\, fully live with fantastic staging\, lighting and effects. The show recreates ABBA’s sound not only perfectly\, but respectfully too. MANIA is not only for life long\, die hard ABBA fans but the new generation of fans\, who never had the opportunity to see ‘ABBA’ live. Hits include ‘Dancing Queen’\, ‘Waterloo’\, ‘Mamma Mia’\, ‘The Winner Takes it All’\, ‘Super Trouper’\, ‘Fernando’\, ‘Take A Chance On Me’ and many more that continue to fill dance floors worldwide. \nTickets are $27.50\, $44.50 and $64.50 depending on seat location. Contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/mania-the-abba-tribute/
CATEGORIES:Music,Towns,Worcester
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