The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! Neighbor Day

In this whimsical, family-friendly theatrical event, Daniel Tiger and his family and friends take audiences on an interactive and exciting adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others, and celebrating new experiences. The live show features new songs as well as fan-favorites from the series, including […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! Neighbor Day

In this whimsical, family-friendly theatrical event, Daniel Tiger and his family and friends take audiences on an interactive and exciting adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others, and celebrating new experiences. The live show features new songs as well as fan-favorites from the series, including […]

Mechanics Hall

FREE Brown Bag Concert

Performer information TBA. Please visit www.mechancishall.org/tickets/ for event updates.

Mechanics Hall

An Afternoon of Italian Opera

Join us for an afternoon of Italian Opera and art song benefiting the Worcester Organ! This program, which includes a full Italian program of opera and some song, will feature the distinguished voices of Ukrainian soprano, Olga Lisovskaya, Neapolitan tenor, Giovanni Formisano, and Leonardo Ciampa at the piano. Enjoy the program selection […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

STOMP

The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

America

Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, along with former band mate Dan Peek, met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song “A Horse With No Name.”  America became a […]

Mechanics Hall

Afternoon of Brass

Enjoy live music of immense power and finesse. Honoring Worcester County Firefighters! Featuring brass, percussion, organ, chorus. Join us for an uplifting classical music concert! Honoring Worcester County Firefighters Premiering (with chorus) a unique arrangement of Gustav Mahler's 'Resurrection' Symphony for brass, organ and chorus. "It's a spectacular arrangement that […]

Mechanics Hall

Afternoon of Brass

Honoring our local Firefighters with eclectic, uplifting classical music arranged for brass, percussion, organ, and chorus.   Presenting a special music-video tribute to our local Firefighters set to the music of John Williams Hymn to the Fallen Premiering Gustav Mahler, Resurrection Symphony Finale in "a spectacular arrangement that precisely frames […]

Mechanics Hall

Afternoon of Brass: Honoring Local Firefighters

Honoring our local Firefighters with eclectic, uplifting classical music arranged for brass, percussion, organ, and chorus. SCHEDULE 2:00-5:00 PM: Face Painting 3:00-4:00 PM: Tribute to Local Firefighters Firefighters receive a 50% off discount if wearing their official firefighter uniform or gear. 4:15-6:00 PM: Pitzen Brass Resurrection PROGRAM Tribute to Local […]

Mechanics Hall

FREE Brown Bag Concert featuring the Noah Preminger Quartet

Join us for a complimentary lunchtime Brown Bag Concert featuring the Noah Preminger Quartet!   Noah Preminger Of Brooklyn-based saxophonist Noah Preminger, The New York Times declares: “Mr. Preminger designs a different kind of sound for each note, an individual destiny and story." Preminger, just 32 and the winner of […]

Mechanics Hall

Worcester Chamber Music Society: Neighborhood Strings 10th Anniversary Benefit Concert

Neighborhood Strings 10th Anniversary Benefit Concert Join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our widely-acclaimed Neighborhood Strings program! Offering free music lessons in violin, viola, and cello to youth from Worcester’s marginalized neighborhoods, Neighborhood Strings provides affordable, high-quality arts education, and fosters family involvement. Young people learn to […]

Main Street

Worcester Tercentennial Cultural Parade

Join us for the Tercentennial Parade celebrating Worcester's diverse and eclectic makeup featuring cultural organizations, schools, neighborhood groups and more! Stay for the Community Festival on the Worcester Common and surrounding streets with food, music, art and more beginning at Noon! The City is pleased to offer free parking in […]

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