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SUMMARY:Conservatory Winter/Spring Semester
DESCRIPTION:Winter/spring 2023 classes are now open for registration! \nRegister now to ignite creativity and inspire confidence in the new year! With classes for students of ALL ages in drama\, dance\, music and technical theatre & design\, there is something for everyone to enjoy. \nCall us anytime at 508.471.1795 for more information about registration.\nNote: Most full year dance classes can be joined mid-year with prorated tuition. Please call for more information. \n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/conservatory-winter-spring-semester/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Sports + Recreation,Theatre,Workshops + Seminars
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SUMMARY:Worcester Contra Dance. Sat 02/11/2023
DESCRIPTION:WORCESTER CONTRA DANCE\, Sat. 02/11/2023\n● TIME: 7:30 – 10:30 pm (Intro session 7:15 – 7:30 pm)\n● WHERE: Wesley United Methodist Church's gymnasium\,\n114 Main Street\, Worcester\, MA 01608\n● All are welcome! Contra dancing is easy learn. No previous experience is necessary. Come alone or bring a partner. To get you started\, we have a Intro lesson at 7:15 p.m. to show you the basics. It is a great way to meet new people and get great exercise at the same time.\n● ROLES: "Ladies & Gents" or "Women & Men".\n● CALLER: Rich Sbardella. His specialties are Barn Dances\, Family Dances\, Dance Parties for the occasional dancers or the non-dancers\, community dances\, Contra Dances Beginner's Balls\, and exciting fast paced Mainstream club dancing.\n● CALLER: Rich Sbardella. His specialties are Barn Dances\, Family Dances\, Dance Parties for the occasional dancers or the non-dancers\, community dances\, Contra Dances Beginner's Balls\, and exciting fast paced Mainstream club dancing.\n● LIVE MUSIC: "Kingfisher" is a Boston-based contra dance band\, consisting of Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle) and Jeff Kaufman (piano\, mandolin\, drums\, synths).\n● MASKS: Are optional and always welcome.\n● ADMISSION: The admission fee is $10 for adults\, $8 for students\, and $20 per family.\n● WEBSITE: https://www.worcesterdance.org\n● PARKING: Parking is in behind the church accessible via State Street and turn left in behind the Wesley United Methodist Church (see photo below).\n● DRESS: Dress is casual and please bring clean non street shoes in order to prevent damaging the floor and that move easily on the floor. Wear comfortable clothing in layers!\n● LOCATION: Google Maps: https://www.google.com/…/114…/@42.26941\,-71.8031027\,17\n● TAGS: #livemusicanddance\,#livemusic\, #irishmusic\, #scottishmusic\, #frenchcanadianmusic\, #dancing\, #contradancing\, #singles\, #couples\, #nightlife\, #entertainment\, \, #worcester\, #clarkuniversity\, \, #holycross\, #worcesterpolytechnic\, #assumption\, #wellesleycollege.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcester-contra-dance-sat-02-11-2023/
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,Family-friendly,LGBTQ,Music,Nightlife
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SUMMARY:Worcester Chamber Music Society Spotlight Concert: Randall Hodgkinson
DESCRIPTION:Spotlight Concert\nRandall Hodgkinson\, piano \nWednesday\, February 15 | Jean McDonough Arts Center BrickBox @7:30 PM \nProgram\nJohann Sebastian Bach  The Goldberg Variations\, BWV 998  \nFrédéric Chopin Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor\, Op. 58   \nTickets:\nAdults $35-$38\, Students $10\, EBT/WIC $5\, Youth 17 and under free\nFor EBT/WIC tickets\, call the office at 508-978-8624 to order
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcester-chamber-music-society-spotlight-concert-randall-hodgkinson/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Square Loop Album Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Square Loop celebrates the release of their second full length album\, The Longest Distance Between Two Points with a show at the JMAC PopUP along with Olde Pine and Twelveyes. Drawing mainly from the underground emo and punk genres\, Square Loop combines a full and rich sound with honest and self reflecting lyrics all put together with raw energy in their live performances. Join Square Loop to help celebrate the release of The Longest Distance Between Two Points.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/square-loop-album-release-show/
CATEGORIES:Music,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Music Worcester Presents: Handel + Haydn Society
DESCRIPTION:Boston’s Grammy-winning Handel and Haydn Society chamber orchestra returns to our season at historic Mechanics Hall to perform Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. \nPROGRAM \nBach Brandenburg Concertos
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/music-worcester-presents-handel-haydn-society/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen
DESCRIPTION:THE most authentic QUEEN live show since the days of QUEEN themselves. A deliberate four piece band\, Almost Queen delivers a live performance showcasing signature four part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. Donning genuine costumes\, Almost Queen recaptures the live energy and precision that is the ultimate Queen experience. \nTickets are $19.50\, $29.50\, $39.50\, $49.50 and $59.50 depending on seat location. Discount available for Subscribers. Contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information. \nGroups of 10 or more: Book your group early and save money!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/almost-queen-a-tribute-to-queen/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Tours,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Giuliano & The Band Plays Loud with Colt and the Coyotes
DESCRIPTION:Giuliano & The Band Plays Loud take to the stage fresh off the heels of Giuliano’s sold-out record release show. Special guests Colt and the Coyotes open the show. Don’t miss what is sure to be the band’s biggest event yet\, at Worcester’s newest\, state-of-the-art music venue! This show is ALL AGES. Tickets are $15.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/giuliano-the-band-plays-loud-with-colt-and-the-coyotes/
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,LGBTQ,Music,Nightlife,Performance,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Club 321 featuring Mafalda Minnozzi with Paul Ricci: eMPathia Jazz Duo
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 23\, 2023\nDoors: 6:15pm\nShow: 7:00pm \nAges 21+\nPresented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio\n  \nJoin us for a wonderful Club 321 evening featuring Mafalda Minnozzi with Paul Ricci: eMPathia Jazz Duo. \nWith a career spanning 35 years\, Mafalda Minnozzi has performed over 1\,000 concerts across three continents\, produced 18 CDs\, 2 DVDs\, dozens of video clips\, and more than 250 videos recorded on the stages of theaters\, auditoriums and festivals to document a career built “live." Her voice is featured on dozens of compilations and soundtracks of television series and films\, in which she has also appeared as a composer. Her very soul is in fact international\, because she welcomes the spirit of the three countries in which she has written the main chapters of her history to date: Italy\, Brazil and the United States. \nBorn in New York\, Paul Ricci has performed and studied various styles of music that have led to an enduring career as a guitarist\, arranger\, and producer in the USA and Brazil. Paul has toured with singer and activist Harry Belafonte\, and has performed alongside many notable performers. In 1996\, Paul began a musical collaboration Mafalda Minnozzi\, that soon transformed into a solid and lasting musical partnership spanning many years. Their most recent refined and original project is entitled\, “eMPathia." \nLearn more about Mafalda Minnozzi\nLearn more about Paul Ricci \n\nAbout Club 321\nClub 321 is a partnership between the Mechanics Hall Modern Mechanics Guild and WICN to present contemporary sounds for adult audiences. \nTickets are $18 purchased in advance; $20 at the door. Ticket holders must be at least 21 years old. Seating will be at cabaret-style tables in Mechanics Hall’s elegant Washburn Hall\, with cash bar and light refreshments available for purchase. Mechanics Hall is located at 321 Main Street in Worcester. To learn more and purchase tickets\, visit mechanicshall.org/club321.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/club-321-featuring-mafalda-minnozzi-with-paul-ricci-empathia-jazz-duo/
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightlife,Performance
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Historic Mechanics Hall
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission\nOpen to the Public\nRegistration Required \n  \nReserve your spot today!\nJoin us for a guided tour of our beautiful Worcester landmark and architectural treasure. \n  \nMechanics Hall is internationally regarded as one of the world's great concert halls for its superb acoustics and inspirational beauty. Regionally\, it is considered to be Worcester's finest meeting place.\n  \n19th-century elegance\, modern amenities\, superior acoustics\, and red-carpet service combine to make Mechanics Hall a superb venue for performances\, recording sessions\, weddings and galas\, business events and more.\n  \nThe accessible entrance to Mechanics Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. If you need assistance\, please contact the Mechanics Hall Ticket Office\, Monday through Friday from 9:30am-4:30pm\, by calling 508-752-5608.\n  \nMechanics Hall is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization owned and operated by the Worcester County Mechanics Association (est. 1842). It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. \n  \nLearn More | About Mechanics Hall | An Acoustical Masterpiece\nLearn About the 2020 Renovations | Inside Mechanics Hall | Mechanics Hall\nLearn About the Portraits of Mechanics Hall | The Portraits of Mechanics Hall | Mechanics Hall
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/guided-tour-of-historic-mechanics-hall/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Tours
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