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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Worcester Common

Worcester Tercentennial Community Festival

Come celebrate Worcester’s past, present, future and creative cultural community at the Tercentennial Community Festival on and around the Worcester Common from Noon to 5PM on Saturday, June 11. Festival programming to include over 200 local vendors, merchants and artists along with food, music and cultural performances programmed in part […]

Worcester Tercentennial 5K Road Race

You're invited to run or walk in the Worcester Tercentennial 5K Road Race Register on Racewire: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=12702 Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022. Tercentennial 5k start time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Downtown Worcester MA. The race start and finish will be located on Mechanic Street at Commerical Street (across from Mercantile Plaza). […]

DCU Center

Tercentennial Concert: Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra with Special Guest Brian McKnight

The Worcester Tercentennial committee has announced a special anniversary performance by the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Brian McKnight, at the DCU Center on Sunday, June 12 at 4 p.m. Entry is complimentary but tickets are required. Secure your complimentary seats now: Pick up tickets in person at […]

Mechanics Hall

FREE Brown Bag Concert featuring the Armen Donelian Trio

Join us for a complimentary lunchtime Brown Bag Concert featuring the Armen Donelian Trio!   Armen Donelian …Brings a serene sense of dignity and elegance to every measure. (Berkshire Eagle) …But don’t underestimate his ability to swing hard and throw punches. (Phildelphia Weekly) In 25 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle […]

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Youth Orchestra of San Antonio

The Youth Orchestra of San Antonio performs at Mechanics Hall while on their New England Tour The mission of Youth Orchestras of San Antonio, the premier orchestral experience for youth citywide, is to enhance education, enrich the community, and transform lives by pursuing excellence in classical music in a stimulating, nurturing, […]

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