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SUMMARY:Worcester Tercentennial Cultural Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Tercentennial Parade celebrating Worcester's diverse and eclectic makeup featuring cultural organizations\, schools\, neighborhood groups and more! \nStay for the Community Festival on the Worcester Common and surrounding streets with food\, music\, art and more beginning at Noon! \nThe City is pleased to offer free parking in municipal lots and garages downtown Worcester for patrons attending any Tercentennial events. In addition\, the WRTA continues its fare-free program\, making the events accessible to all. Public transportation is highly encouraged.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcester-tercentennial-cultural-parade/
CATEGORIES:Art,BIPOC,Community,Dance,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Tercentennial
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SUMMARY:Worcester Tercentennial Community Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFestival programming to include over 200 local vendors\, merchants and artists along with food\, music and cultural performances programmed in part by stART on the Street\, the Creative Hub Worcester and Main Idea. \nFood vendors\, artists and performers to be announced. \nThe city is pleased to offer free parking in municipal lots and garages downtown Worcester for patrons attending any Tercentennial events. In addition\, the WRTA continues its fare-free program\, making the events accessible to all. Public transportation is highly encouraged.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcester-tercentennial-community-festival/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Tercentennial
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SUMMARY:Worcester Tercentennial 5K Road Race
DESCRIPTION:You're invited to run or walk in the Worcester Tercentennial 5K Road Race\nRegister on Racewire: https://racewire.com/register.php?id=12702 \nDate: Saturday\, June 11\, 2022.\nTercentennial 5k start time: 9:00 a.m.\nLocation: Downtown Worcester MA. The race start and finish will be located on Mechanic Street at Commerical Street (across from Mercantile Plaza). Full course will be posted here soon.\n \nEntry Fees\nFees are paid on the ONLINE REGISTRATION page\nEarly bird (until 4/30/2022): $30\n5/1/2022 to 6/10/2022*: $33\nOn race day 6/11/2022: $35\n*Online registration closes Saturday\, June 10 at 6:00 p.m. \nSorry\, no refunds and no pets allowed. \nWorcester Tercentennial 5K  t-shirts for all entrants.\nConfirm your entry here\n \nOn-Site Registration\, Race number and T-shirt pick-up\nPacket pickup will be hosted by Sneakerama on Friday\, June 10 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.\nLocation: Sneakerama Running Store\n12 Lake Ave\nWorcester\, MA 01604\nP: 508-799-7278\nOnsite entry fee: $35\n \n \nRace Day Registration\, Race number and T-shirt pick-up\nPacket pickup starts from 8:00 a.m. until the start of the Tercentennial 5k at 9:00 a.m.\nLocation: Mercantile Plaza on Mechanic Ct. in Downtown Worcester. \nNote: Mechanic Street is located one block north from Worcester City Hall\, Worcester MA\nOnsite entry fee: $35\n  \nParking & Transportation\nThe city is pleased to offer free parking in municipal lots and garages in downtown Worcester for those participating in and attending Tercentennial events. In addition\, the WRTA continues its fare-free program\, and public transportation is highly encouraged. The WRTA Central Bus hub is a .2 mile (5-minute) walk from Mercantile Plaza. \nParking lot addresses & map available at https://www.worcesterma.gov/parking \n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcester-tercentennial-5k-road-race/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Events,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Regions,Tercentennial,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Tercentennial Concert: Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra with Special Guest Brian McKnight
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nPick up tickets in person at the DCU Center Box Office (Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\, Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Sunday/Monday on event days only) \nor online for free with no fees at Ticketmaster: ticketmaster.com/event/01005C7BD8C66B9D\n\nKnown for Billboard charting hits like Anytime and Back at One\, Brian McKnight has released 15 albums to date\, with several going 2 and 3x platinum\, and has sold over 25 million albums worldwide. In addition to being a singer\, songwriter and producer\, McKnight is also a multi-instrumentalist who plays nine instruments including piano\, guitar\, bass\, drums\, percussions\, trombone\, tuba\, flugelhorn and trumpet. Along with several Grammy nominations\, Brian McKnight has been the recipient of American Music Awards\, Soul Train Awards\, NAACP Image and Blockbuster Awards\, and Billboard Songwriter of The Year. \nConducting the renowned Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra for this special engagement is respected maestro Damon Gupton\, Principal Guest Conductor of the Cincinnati Pops. An accomplished composer\, narrator and actor with roles in film and television; such as\, Whiplash\, LaLa Land\, This is Forty\, Criminal Minds\, Prime Suspect and Deadline as well as guest and recurring appearances on Dirty John\, Goliath\, Bates Motel\, The Newsroom\, Suits\, Empire\, Law & Order\, Law & Order Criminal Intent and Third Watch.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/tercentennial-concert-boston-pops-esplanade-orchestra-with-special-guest-brian-mcknight/
CATEGORIES:Art,BIPOC,Community,Date Night,Family-friendly,Free,Handicap Accessible,Live Music,Music,Performance,Tercentennial,Worcester
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SUMMARY:FREE Brown Bag Concert featuring the Armen Donelian Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a complimentary lunchtime Brown Bag Concert featuring the Armen Donelian Trio! \n  \nArmen Donelian\n…Brings a serene sense of dignity and elegance to every measure. (Berkshire Eagle)\n…But don’t underestimate his ability to swing hard and throw punches. (Phildelphia Weekly) \nIn 25 countries throughout the Americas\, Europe\, Asia\, the Middle and Far East\, ARMEN DONELIAN has performed and recorded since 1975 as a featured solo pianist\, bandleader\, and with Jazz legends including Sonny Rollins\, Chet Baker\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Mongo Santamaria\, David Liebman and Billy Harper. \nA pianist with a crystalline touch but a penchant for avant gardism (New York Times)\, Armen Donelian has performed in the Bilsak\, Burlington\, Caramoor\, Cinco de Mayo\, Hennessey\, Istanbul\, Jacksonville\, Jazz Jamboree\, Jerusalem\, Montreal\, Nemu-no Sato\, Oshanitsky\, Ottawa\, Pori\, Portsmouth\, Toronto Harbourfront\, Tucson\, Veneto and Yerevan Jazz Festivals. \nA poetic composer (Swing Journal) of 100 works\, Armen Donelian has produced 14 critically acclaimed recordings backed by top-shelf New York artists including Eddie Gomez\, Billy Hart\, Jay Anderson\, Bill Stewart\, Dick Oatts\, Dean Johnson\, Marc Mommaas\, Tyshawn Sorey and\nDennis Mackrel. In his 2014 two-CD release Sayat-Nova: Songs Of My Ancestors (Sunnyside)\, with David Clark and George Schuller\, Donelian transforms 18th Century Armenian folk songs into Jazz masterpieces with Countless exquisite moments (Downbeat). \nArmen Donelian is a six-time Jazz Performance Fellow of the National Endowment for the Arts for concerts and master classes in New York City\, and a Fulbright Senior Scholar and Specialist in Armenia\, Finland\, Greece Sweden\, Switzerland and Romania. A faculty member at New School Jazz (1986-present) and William Paterson University (1993-2017)\, he has lectured in Athens\, Bucharest\, Corfu\, Copenhagen\, Gothenberg\, Graz\, The Hague\, Helsinki\, Iasi\, Jyväskylä\, Lisbon\, Malmö\, Paris\, St. Petersburg\, Tblisi\, Vienna\, Yerevan and Zurich. \nArmen Donelian has published Training The Ear Vols. 1 & 2\, Whole Notes: A Piano Masterclass and Ancestral Songs. A graduate of Columbia University (1972)\, Donelian studied privately with Carl Bamberger (conducting)\, Ludmila Ulehla (harmonic analysis)\, Harold Seletsky (Schoenberg theory and counterpoint) and Richie Beirach (jazz piano). www.armendonelian.com \n  \nArmen Donelian Trio Musicians\nArmen Donelian\, piano\nDavid Clark\, bass\nGeorge Schuller\, drums \n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/free-brown-bag-concert-featuring-the-armen-donelian-trio/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Youth Orchestra of San Antonio
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Orchestra of San Antonio performs at Mechanics Hall while on their New England Tour \nThe 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\, and fun environment that is equally accessible to all youth. \nYOSA provides young musicians of all backgrounds the opportunity to play music together so they can learn\, grow\, and thrive while connecting with the community. YOSA changes kids’ lives through music. We provide transformative music experiences to more than 2\,500 young musicians ages 8-20 through YOSA Orchestras\, YOSA Summer Symphony Camp\, and YOSA School Partnerships. YOSA connects motivated young musicians together and provides a world-class experience that helps youth grow creatively\, academically\, and socially. \nYOSA envisions a community where all musically-inclined youth in San Antonio have a chance to pursue their interests and maximize their potential. YOSA seeks ways to remove financial and social barriers to high-quality music education and designs its activities around this purpose.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/youth-orchestra-of-san-antonio/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Gordon Lightfoot
DESCRIPTION:"I can't think of any Gordon Lightfoot song I don't like. Every time I hear a song of his\, I wish it would last forever. " – Bob Dylan \n"Gordon Lightfoot has created some of the most beautiful and lasting music of our time." – Kris Kristofferson \nAfter more than 50 active years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multi-millions\, it's safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. Lightfoot has recorded 20 albums\, has five Grammy nominations and is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His song catalog is incredibly vast and includes such immortals as “Early Morning Rain\,” “If You Could Read My Mind\,” “Carefree Highway\,” “Sundown\,” “(That's What You Get) For Lovin Me\,” “The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald\," "Canadian Railroad Trilogy\," "Ribbon Of Darkness\," "Beautiful\," "Song For A Winter's Night" and "Rainy Day People.”   \nAside from his success in writing\, singing and performing his own songs\, Lightfoot has found fortune in having his songs recorded and performed by other great artists including Bob Dylan\, Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Hank Williams\, Jr.\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, Judy Collins\, Johnny Mathis\, Olivia Newton-John\, Barbra Streisand\, Peter Paul & Mary and more. \nTickets are $44\, $59\, $74 and $89 depending on seat location. For more information\, call the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469).
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/gordon-lightfoot/
CATEGORIES:Music,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Menopause The Musical®
DESCRIPTION:The Hilarious Celebration of Women and the Change!® \nCome join our sisterhood! \nFour women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss\, hot flashes\, night sweats\, not enough sex\, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s\, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what more than 15 million women and fans worldwide have been laughing about for 18 years. \n \n \nRecommended for ages 14+.\nTickets are $29\, $39 and $49 depending on seat location. Discounts are available for members and groups of 10 or more. For more information\, call the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469).
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/menopause-the-musical/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Music,Performance,Regions,Theatre,Worcester
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T235900
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SUMMARY:John Philip Sousa National Honor Band NE Region Concert
DESCRIPTION:Fun Fact: The 2022 Band consists of 90 students from 25 states! \nAbout the John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band:\nThe John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band was formed in 1981 and met biannually for over twenty years under the direction of Col. John R. Bourgeois\, former conductor of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band of Washington\, D.C. The group met for many years in Washington\, D.C. and also in New Orleans\, Louisiana. It met most recently in Boston\, Massachusetts\, presenting a concert in historical Fanueil Hall under the director of Col. Jason Fettig\, the present conductor of the United States Marine Band. The members of the Board of Directors of the John Philip Sousa Foundation are pleased to be able to offer the event once again. Students who were in grades 9 – 12 in September of 2021 from all fifty states and territories of the United States of America were invited to audition for this 2022 Sousa Honor Band. \nConcert Program:\nWho's Who in Navy Blue- John Philip Sousa\nFirefly – Ryan George\nIrish Tune from County Derry – Percy Aldridge Grainger\nFour Scottish Dances – Malcolm Arnold (trans. John P. Paynter)\nAmerica\, The Beautiful – Samuel Ward (arr. Carmen Dragon)\nFrank L. Battisti – Guest Conductor\nHymn for the Innocent – Julie Giroux\nConga del Fuego Nuevo – Arturo Marquez (arr. Nicel)\nThe Stars and Stripes Forever – John Philip Sousa
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/john-philip-sousa-national-honor-band-ne-region-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Tours,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:2022 John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band
DESCRIPTION:The John Philip Sousa Foundation is proud to be the sponsor of a very special event occurring June 29\, 2022 in Worcester\, Massachusetts – The John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band.  This group will be performing in historic Mechanics Hall in Worcester on Wednesday\, June 29\, 2022 at 7pm and will consist of over 90 high school students selected\, by audition\, from across the country.  The band is being conducted by Colonel Michael J. Colburn\, former Director of the “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. Mechanics Hall was the site of at least 27 performances by the original Sousa Band conducted by John Philip Sousa himself. The Sousa National High School Honor Band was formed in 1981 and met biannually for over twenty years under the direction of Col. John R. Bourgeois\, former conductor of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band of Washington\, D.C. It met most recently in 2018 in Boston\, presenting a concert in historical Fanueil Hall under the Marine Band’s present director\, Col. Jason Fettig.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/2022-john-philip-sousa-national-high-school-honor-band/
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Music Worcester Presents: Wynton Marsalis
DESCRIPTION:Wynton Marsalis has been described as the most outstanding jazz musician and trumpeter of his generation\, as one of the world’s top classical trumpeters\, as a big band leader in the tradition of Duke Ellington\, a brilliant composer\, a devoted advocate for the Arts and a tireless and inspiring educator. He carries these distinctions well. His life is a portrait of discipline\, dedication\, sacrifice\, and creative accomplishment.  \nHis septet will perform at The Hanover Theatre in Worcester\, MA on July 8 at 8PM. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/music-worcester-presents-wynton-marsalis/
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightlife,Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T235900
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SUMMARY:Music Worcester Presents: Tony DeSare's "Sinatra and Beyond"
DESCRIPTION:From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to Las Vegas headlining with Don Rickles and major symphony orchestras\, Tony DeSare has brought his fresh take on old school class around the globe. DeSare has three top ten Billboard jazz albums under his belt and has been featured on the CBS Early Show\, NPR\, A Prairie Home Companion\, the Today Show and his music has been posted by social media celebrity juggernaut\, George Takei.  \nDeSare's "Sinatra and Beyond" program comes to historic Mechanics Hall on Thursday\, July 14 at 7:30 PM.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/music-worcester-presents-tony-desares-sinatra-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightlife,Performance
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SUMMARY:Her Name Is America
DESCRIPTION:Worcester's Youth Poet Laureate\, Adael Mejia\, teams up with long-time friend\, Jayson Dominguez\, to bring a fresh form of theater! Experience this 21st century operatic rhapsody told through performance and synesthesia in art. \nRelive the nostalgia through the eyes of an orphan being raised by his abuela. Adael named this play "Her Name Is America" after his grandmother\, America Cepeda. \nSee a mural that runs across the PopUp wall and an art exhibit created by 4 independent female artists\, displayed for public viewing in the PopUp. \nMake sure to stop by for food and drinks brought to you by authentic tastes of Worcester.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/her-name-is-america/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Theatre
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SUMMARY:FREE Organ Concert featuring Stefan Donner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a complimentary lunchtime organ concert featuring Stefan Donner! \n  \nStefan Donner\, organ\nStefan Donner has earned degrees from the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (highest honors) where he studied organ\, piano and conducting. He also received his Master's degree in organ performance from the Conservatory of Amsterdam. In addition to his studies\, Stefan has also participated in master classes with Jacques van Oortmerssen\, Edorado Bellotti\, Joris Verdin and Olivier Latry. He has notably received a 2014-15 Fulbright Scholarship to study organ and harpsichord at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester\, NY (USA). Stefan is the recipient of various awards\, including first prize in the 2010 Franz-Schmidt-Organ Competition (Austria)\, and third prize in the 2011 Dublin International Organ Competition. \nBesides various radio and television recordings\, Stefan has recorded CDs performing on the Dacci organ of St. Salvator Vienna and on the Buckow organ from the musical instruments collection of the Technical Museum Vienna. These albums notably document his artistic proficiency as a concert organist. \nStefan has performed extensively all over Europe\, and in farther countries including Turkey\, Israel\, the USA\, and Australia. As a soloist\, he is regularly invited to perform in\nprestigious organ festivals; previous engagements include the Berliner Orgelpower 2012\, the 2016 Terra Sancta Organ Festival\, the 2017 Kremnica Castle Organ Festival and the 2017 Tallinn Organ Festival. In 2017 he was invited to lecture on J. S. Bach’s Organ- Triosonatas at the Władysław Żeleński’s Secondary School of Music in Krakow\, Poland. \n\nProgram\nToccata and Fugue in D Minor\, BWV 538 ("Dorian"): Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) \nFour Sketches for the pedal piano\, op. 58: Robert Schumann (1810-1856)\n1. Nicht schnell und sehr markiert\n2. Nicht schnell und sehr markiert\n3. Lebhaft\n4. Allegretto \nSonata Nr. 4 in A Minor\, op. 98  Rheinberger\n1. Tempo moderato\n2. Intermezzo\n3. Fuga cromatica. Tempo moderato \n  \nAbout The Worcester Organ\nThe Hook Organ\, installed in 1864\, dominates the Great Hall. American organ builders Elias and George Hook\, brothers from Boston\, constructed the 52-stop\, 3\,504-pipe instrument\, which is often referred to as the "Worcester Organ." Today\, the Hook organ is the oldest unaltered four-keyboard pipe organ in the Western Hemisphere located at its installation site. \nRestored in 1982\, the Hook Organ since then has become one of the most popular and respected organs in the United States. It has been featured numerous times on National Public Radio\, performed in several recordings\, and has been featured on television and in a major motion picture\, as well as in a music video starring Michael Crawford\, the original "Phantom of the Opera." \nSee the specifications of the Hook Organ\nRead more about the Hook Organ at HookOrgan.org
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/free-organ-concert-featuring-stefan-donner/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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UID:3523-1660089600-1660175940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:FREE Organ Concert with Marshall & Shaylen Joos
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a complimentary lunchtime organ concert featuring Marshall & Shaylen Joos!\nPlease join us for an unusual and exciting combination of instruments: the mighty Hook organ with the beautiful orchestral harp. The organ’s 30 pedals blend with the harp’s seven pedals as played by sibling young artists Marshall (organ) and Shaylen (harp) Joos. The hall’s amazing acoustics will meld the glorious overtones of both instruments in a delightful array of compositions by Bach\, Salzedo\, Faure\, and Debussy. \nMarshall Joos\, organ\nMarshall Joos\, age 18\, is a rising sophomore Organ Performance major at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music studying under Ken Cowan. He began his organ studies at the age of ten under Lorrie Dodson with scholarships from the Young Organist Collaborative (YOC)\, a New Hampshire-based non-profit focused on investing in the next generation of organists. He is a two-time winner of the YOC’s Penn Brown Scholarship for Advanced Organ Studies. In Fall 2018\, Marshall began studying organ under Christian Lane of the Boston Organ Studio. Under Mr. Lane’s direction\, Marshall competed and won 1st place in the Boston Chapter of the Regional Competition for Young Organists in March of 2019\, went on to place 2nd at the Northeast Regional Convention in Buffalo\, NY in July\, and was also the 2019 1st place winner of the L. Cameron Johnson Scholarship Competition in Storrs\, CT. In 2021\, he was featured on NPR’s “From the Top” (Episode 396) and received the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award. He was the 2021 Boston Chapter winner of the Regional Competition for Young Organists and in May went on to receive 2nd place in the Northeast Regional Competition for Young Organists. He was the 2021 recipient of the Methuen Memorial Music Hall scholarship awarded to graduating seniors pursuing a music degree. Most recently\, Marshall was awarded the prestigious Pogorzelski-Yankee Memorial Scholarship by the American Guild of Organists. Marshall has enjoyed playing in concerts throughout New England\, most notably on the organ at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall (Methuen\, MA)\, the Kotzschmar organ at Merrill Auditorium (Portland\, ME)\, and on the Charles Fisk organ at the historic Old West Church (Boston\, MA). Marshall frequently plays organ and piano at Heritage Baptist Church in Dover\, NH. In his spare time\, he enjoys arranging sacred music\, spending time with his family\, and playing with his dog\, Sandy. \nShaylen Joos\, harp\nShaylen Joos\, age 18\, is a rising sophomore Harp Performance major at the New England Conservatory in Boston\, NH. She studies under Jessica Zhou of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. She began her harp studies at the age of ten under Erica Driscoll. She was one of eight finalists in the 2018 international Young Artist’s Harp competition in Kenyon\, OH\, and placed in the American Harp Society’s (AHS) national competitions in 2019 and 2021. With scholarships from the AHS\, Shaylen has twice attended Curtis Institute of Music’s Summerfest Harp Colony and was able to study under internationally acclaimed harpists Elizabeth Hainen and Judy Loman. She has enjoyed working with the Nashua Chamber Orchestra\, the New Hampshire Philharmonic\, the Seacoast Wind Ensemble\, the Musical Youth of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra (MyPSO)\, the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra\, the North Shore Theatre\, and the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. Shaylen was chosen to be featured on NPR’s radio show From the Top (episode 394) in January of 2021 and is a Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award recipient. Shaylen frequently plays at Heritage Baptist Church in Dover\, NH. When not practicing\, she also enjoys reading\, listening to classical music\, beating her family at games\, and spending time with her cousins. \nAbout The Worcester Organ\nThe Hook Organ\, installed in 1864\, dominates the Great Hall. American organ builders Elias and George Hook\, brothers from Boston\, constructed the 52-stop\, 3\,504-pipe instrument\, which is often referred to as the "Worcester Organ." Today\, the Hook organ is the oldest unaltered four-keyboard pipe organ in the Western Hemisphere located at its installation site. \nRestored in 1982\, the Hook Organ since then has become one of the most popular and respected organs in the United States. It has been featured numerous times on National Public Radio\, performed in several recordings\, and has been featured on television and in a major motion picture\, as well as in a music video starring Michael Crawford\, the original "Phantom of the Opera." \nSee the specifications of the Hook Organ\nRead more about the Hook Organ at HookOrgan.org
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/free-organ-concert-with-marshall-shaylen-joos/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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UID:5968-1660262400-1660348740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:WICN Vinyl Paint & Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:National Vinyl Record Day is Friday\, August 12th\, and we want to celebrate with you. \nCome by WICN Studio 50 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for a special Vinyl Pop-Up Sale! \nWe will feature records from all your favorite genres\, including folk\, rock\, pop\, and blues. As a special treat\, we will also be hosting a Vinyl Painting activity!* \nTake a break from record shopping and join us in Studio 50 to get creative! Records and paint will be provided\, so you don't have to worry about bringing your own supplies. \nSign up to reserve your spot today! \n  \n*The fee for painting is $10 and will increase to $15 at the door.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/wicn-vinyl-paint-pop-up/
CATEGORIES:Music,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T235900
DTSTAMP:20260416T172255
CREATED:20230518T180225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180230Z
UID:3683-1660780800-1660867140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Out To Lunch Festival & Farmers' Market: 8/18/22
DESCRIPTION:The City of Worcester and the Worcester Cultural Coalition are pleased to announce the return of the Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers’ Markets for 2022! Out To Lunch will be held on the Worcester Common from 11am to 2pm August 4th\, August 18th\, and September 1st\, with a rain date of Thursday\, September 8th. \nNow in its 12th year\, Out to Lunch events are free and open to the public\, hosting musical performances\, local artists and crafters\, area restaurants\, farmers\, and community organizations and nonprofits. More information can be found on the City of Worcester website: http://www.worcesterma.gov/worcester-common-oval/out-to-lunch. \nEast Coast Soul perform funk\, soul\, and R&B on August 18th (rain date September 8). \nAs with all City of Worcester events\, the latest COVID-19 guidance will be observed to ensure public safety. Learn more at: http://www.worcesterma.gov/coronavirus
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/out-to-lunch-festival-farmers-market-8-18-22/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T235900
DTSTAMP:20260416T172255
CREATED:20230518T180225Z
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UID:4335-1660867200-1660953540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Jazz at Sunset '22
DESCRIPTION:The Hanover Theatre and 90.5 WICN Public Radio\, in collaboration with Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District\, are pleased to present Jazz at Sunset 2022\, featuring singer\, songwriter\, and sax player extraordinaire\, Grace Kelly! \nGrace has been part of the WICN family since she was a 12-year-old prodigy. Come and enjoy the cool sounds of live jazz as the area behind the theatre is transformed into an outdoor\, picnic-style concert venue that will include food trucks and cash bars. Doors open at 5:30pm; show begins at 6:30pm. \nAcclaimed singer-songwriter Grace Kelly has announced a new U.S. tour supporting her upcoming album\, All That I Need. This Jazz at Sunset concert will be the tour kick-off! \nAfter two years of isolation\, Grace Kelly is excited to get back on the road and see her fans again. The tour name\, Good To See You Again\, was inspired by the time she spent away from her fans during the pandemic. “It’s been a long time!” says Kelly. “This will feel like a reunion!” \nKelly’s honors include multiple ASCAP Composer Awards\, Song of the Year in the 2018 John Lennon Songwriting Contest\, and has been named nine times consecutively in the annual Downbeat Magazine's Critics Poll Rising Star\, Alto Saxophone award from the age of 17 in 2009 and winning the poll in 2017 (Youngest ever named to the Downbeat critics poll in 2009.). She has played in the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and was featured in Amazon’s Emmy-nominated series Bosch. \nGrammy and Academy Award winner and bandleader for The Late Show with Steven Colbert\, Jon Batiste\, has called Grace Kelly a performer with “electric charisma.” In a statement\, Kelly remarked how live performance is one of her favorite things to do and that connecting with her audience is a special experience. She says\, “We need that human-to-human connection more than ever during these times\, and it’s going to feel amazing to come together to sing\, dance\, and set our spirits free!” \nGet your tickets now!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/jazz-at-sunset-22/
CATEGORIES:Music,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T235900
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UID:7057-1661040000-1661126340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Live Music by Gracie Day @ The Mercantile
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music by Gracie Day on the rooftop Sunday\, August 21st\, 4 PM – 7 PM.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/live-music-by-gracie-day-the-mercantile/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Music,Nightlife,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T235900
DTSTAMP:20260416T172255
CREATED:20230518T180225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180227Z
UID:7052-1661644800-1661731140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Live Music by 'The Cover Daddys' @ The Mercantile
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music by 'The Cover Daddys" Sunday\, August 28th @ 4 PM – 7 PM.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/live-music-by-the-cover-daddys-the-mercantile/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Nightlife,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T235900
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CREATED:20230518T180225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180226Z
UID:3679-1661990400-1662076740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Out To Lunch Festival & Farmers' Market: 9/1/22
DESCRIPTION:The City of Worcester and the Worcester Cultural Coalition are pleased to announce the return of the Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers’ Markets for 2022! Out To Lunch will be held on the Worcester Common from 11am to 2pm August 4th\, August 18th\, and September 1st\, with a rain date of Thursday\, September 8th. \nNow in its 12th year\, Out to Lunch events are free and open to the public\, hosting musical performances\, local artists and crafters\, area restaurants\, farmers\, and community organizations and nonprofits. More information can be found on the City of Worcester website: http://www.worcesterma.gov/worcester-common-oval/out-to-lunch. \nWhitney Doucet and the Moonshine Band perform New England country music September 1st (rain date September 8). \nAs with all City of Worcester events\, the latest COVID-19 guidance will be observed to ensure public safety. Learn more at: http://www.worcesterma.gov/coronavirus
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/out-to-lunch-festival-farmers-market-9-1-22/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T235900
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UID:5588-1662595200-1662681540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Champions for Children
DESCRIPTION:Champions for Children is an evening to celebrate\, honor\, and raise funds to ensure the continuing efforts of advocacy and support of children in Worcester County that have been abused or neglected. \nCASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Project Worcester County is a not-for-profit organization committed to speaking for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the Worcester County Courts. The CASA Project\, a member of the National CASA Association\, recruits\, screens\, and trains community volunteers to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)\, also known as Guardians ad Litem (GAL). Appointed by judges to help on the most heart-breaking cases in the foster care system\, CASAs help abused and neglected children navigate the Worcester County Juvenile Courts\, one child or sibling group at a time. \nChampions for Children will feature seven local multicultural food vendors serving samples of their unique cuisine\, a cash bar\, and live entertainment. This event will honor five members of the community\, thanking them for their important role in advancing the work of the organization. The event raises critical funds for CASA Project Worcester County to recruit\, screen\, and train volunteers from the community to be appointed advocates for children that have been abused or neglected in Worcester County.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/champions-for-children/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T235900
DTSTAMP:20260416T172255
CREATED:20230518T180215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180221Z
UID:6900-1662595200-1662767940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers' Market: 09/08/2022
DESCRIPTION:The City of Worcester and the Worcester Cultural Coalition are pleased to announce the return of the Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers’ Markets for 2022! Out To Lunch will be held on the Worcester Common from 11am to 2pm  August 18th\, September 1st\, and September 8th. \nNow in its 12th year\, Out to Lunch events are free and open to the public\, hosting musical performances\, local artists and crafters\, area restaurants\, farmers\, and community organizations and nonprofits. More information can be found on the City of Worcester website: http://www.worcesterma.gov/worcester-common-oval/out-to-lunch. \nHeadlining Act: Fueled by their passion to explore beyond the edges of traditional musical boundaries and with their diverse ethnic and musical backgrounds\, the Alchemystics blend reggae\, politically infused hip-hop\, gritty soul\, hard-driving rock\, and pulsing Jamaican\, Cuban\, and Trinidadian rhythms into an utterly unique and distinctively original new sound. The result is modern-day roots music with global appeal – an alchemy of ancient musical traditions; intricate\, intelligent wordplay; elementally raw soul; irresistible hooks; deep\, driving rhythms; and old-school vocal harmonies – fired by the Alchemystic's unique blend of intensity\, passion and sheer artistic chemistry into a powerful\, contemporary and unmistakable sound. \nIntermission Act: Nfuh is a predominantly men’s socio-cultural group from Mbumland in North West Cameroon. It originally played the role of village defense and protection. Today\, its role has shifted to the preservation of the cultural heritage of the Mbum people. Through the Nfuh Dance Group\, this culture is celebrated and uplifted. \nAs with all City of Worcester events\, the latest COVID-19 guidance will be observed to ensure public safety. Learn more at: http://www.worcesterma.gov/coronavirus \n  \n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/out-to-lunch-festival-and-farmers-market-09-08-2022/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T235900
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UID:6935-1663286400-1663372740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Music Worcester Presents: The Knights with Aaron Diehl\, piano
DESCRIPTION:The Knights are a collective of adventurous musicians dedicated to transforming the orchestral experience and eliminating barriers between audiences and music. Driven by an open-minded spirit of camaraderie and exploration\, they inspire listeners with vibrant programs that encompass their roots in the classical tradition and passion for artistic discovery. The orchestra has toured and recorded with renowned soloists including Yo-Yo Ma\, Dawn Upshaw\, Béla Fleck\, and Gil Shaham\, and has appeared across the world’s most prestigious stages\, including those at Carnegie Hall\, Tanglewood\, Ravinia\, The Kennedy Center\, and the Vienna Musikverein. \nPROGRAM \nBach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3\nRavel Tombeau de Couperin\nGershwin Rhapsody in Blue\nStravinsky Firebird Suite
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/music-worcester-presents-the-knights-with-aaron-diehl-piano/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T235900
DTSTAMP:20260416T172255
CREATED:20230518T180156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180202Z
UID:5774-1663459200-1663545540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Worcester Chamber Music Society: Consider the Source
DESCRIPTION:Consider the Source \nAnnual Tom Keil Memorial Concert \nSunday\, Sept. 18 | Mechanics Hall\, Worcester @4 PM \nWhether drawing inspiration from the Civil Rights movement\, or with gestures to religious poetry and folk songs\, each piece on this program reveals its source before transforming it into something entirely new and fresh. \nProgram\nChinary Ung Child Song\nJessie Montgomery Source Code  \nJudith Weir Three Chorales for cello and piano\nAntonín Dvořák String Sextet\, Op. 48   \nTickets:\nAdults $38\, Students $10\, EBT/WIC $5\, Youth 17 and under free\nFor EBT/WIC tickets\, call the office at 508-978-8624 to order \nThis program will also be performed Friday\, Sept. 16 | Unitarian Universalist Church\, Harvard @7:30 PM
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcester-chamber-music-society-consider-the-source/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family-friendly,Music,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T235900
DTSTAMP:20260416T172255
CREATED:20230518T180156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180201Z
UID:7390-1663632000-1663718340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Central Mass Jazz Fest
DESCRIPTION:This is the first of a five day Fest in Worcester. All performances are free to the public and include local\, regional and internationally renowned artists. This first date will feature pianist Pamela Hines and trumpet and flugelhorn player Bill Fanning. World class jazz in Worcester kicks off today!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/3rd-annual-central-mass-jazz-fest/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T235900
DTSTAMP:20260416T172255
CREATED:20230518T180156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180200Z
UID:7370-1663718400-1663804740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Central Mass Jazz Fest
DESCRIPTION:Day two of the five day fest will feautre The Russo Brothers Jazz Quintet at the Worcester Beer Garden on Franklin Street. The Russo Brothers received the 2021 Best Jazz Act in a local poll and perform a soulful blend of jazz styles that include Swing\, Latin and Funk. Enjoy the Beer Garden's vast selection of beer and delicious food.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/central-mass-jazz-fest-2/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T235900
DTSTAMP:20260416T172255
CREATED:20230518T180156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180158Z
UID:3699-1663891200-1663977540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:An Evening with Chita Rivera and Seth Rudetsky
DESCRIPTION:Broadway legend Chita Rivera and Seth Rudetsky launch the second season of Broadway in Worcester bringing their intimate and hilarious tête-à-tête to the BrickBox Theater. \nThis unscripted evening will feature the legendary Broadway icon Chita Rivera in intimate conversation and song alongside host and musical director Seth Rudetsky at the piano. Together they will perform many of Rivera’s signature songs from her vast musical theatre repertoire. Ms. Rivera is perhaps best known for her now legendary roles of Anita in West Side Story\, Rose in Bye Bye Birdie\, and Velma in Chicago\, among many others. \nThe evening is a seamless mixture of intimate and behind-the-scenes stories of Rivera’s career through insightful\, funny and revealing questions posed by Rudetsky at the piano. An acclaimed actress\, singer and dancer\, Rivera has earned ten Tony nominations for her beloved Broadway roles\, winning twice. \nThis spontaneous evening of hilarity and show-stopping songs is not to be missed. \nA limited number of VIP tickets will include a private 30 minute VIP Meet & Greet and photo opportunity with Ms. Rivera following the performance based on the current Covid-19 protocols at the time of the event. Proof of vaccination/boosters and masks will be required for anyone attending the Meet & Greet. \n\nAbout Chita Rivera\nA theatrical icon and one of Broadway's greatest triple-threat talents\, Chita Rivera is one of the most nominated performers in Tony Award history having earned 10 nominations\, won twice and received the 2018 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. A versatile actress/singer/dancer\, her most recent starring roles include The Visit\, the final John Kander/Fred Ebb/Terrence McNally musical directed by John Doyle and choreographed by Graciela Daniele on Broadway; the Broadway revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood; the Broadway and touring productions of The Dancer’s Life\, a dazzling musical celebrating her spectacular career\, written by Terrence McNally and directed by Graciela Daniele and the revival of the Broadway musical Nine with Antonio Banderas. She trained as a ballerina (from age nine) before receiving a scholarship to the School of American Ballet from the legendary choreographer George Balanchine. Chita’s first appearance (age 19) was as a principal dancer in Call Me Madam. Her electric performance as Anita in the original Broadway premiere of West Side Story brought her stardom\, which she repeated in London. Her career is highlighted by starring roles in Bye Bye Birdie\, The Rink (Tony Award)\, Chicago\, Jerry’s Girls\, Kiss of the Spider Woman (Tony Award)\, and the original Broadway casts of Guys and Dolls\, Can-Can\, Seventh Heaven and Mr. Wonderful. On tour: Born Yesterday\, The Rose Tattoo\, Call Me Madam\, Threepenny Opera\, Sweet Charity\, Kiss Me Kate\, Zorba\, Can-Can with The Rockettes. Chita was awarded The Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2009 and received the coveted Kennedy Center Honor in 2002. In 2019\, Chita performed her solo concert at London’s Cadogan Hall; in 2018 she was honored as a Living Landmark by the New York Landmarks Conservancy; in 2016 she headlined at Carnegie Hall and in 2015\, Great Performances aired their special Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ To Do\, a retrospective of her extraordinary life and career nationally on PBS. Her current solo CD is entitled And Now I Swing. Her most treasured production is her daughter\, singer/dancer/choreographer Lisa Mordente. \n\nAbout Seth Rudetsky\nWhen Broadway shut down\, Seth and his husband James Wesley have been hosting the livestream Stars In The House which raises money for The Actors Fund.  They’ve had reunions of Broadway shows like A Chorus Line\, Ragtime and The Producers (with Nathan\, Matthew and Mel!) and TV shows like “Grey’s Anatomy”\, “Taxi” and “E.R.” (with George Clooney). So far they’ve raised over $1.1 million dollars and recently celebrated their two year anniversary of the show. Before that\, Seth spent many years on Broadway as a pianist and conductor as well as two years as a comedy writer on THE ROSIE O’DONNELL SHOW (three Emmy nominations with his co-writers). He is now the afternoon deejay on the SiriusXM Broadway channel as well as the host of SETH SPEAKS. He’s performed his show\, DECONSTRUCTING BROADWAY in London\, Boston (IRNE Award) and L.A. (with Barbra Streisand in the audience!). He co-wrote and co-starred in DISASTER! (NY TIMES critics’ pick) on Broadway which was licensed by Music Theater International and is being performed around the country.  He’s written the books SETH’S BROADWAY DIARY VOLUME 1 and 2 (Dress Circle publishing) and has also authored two young adult novels; “MY AWESOME/AWFUL POPULARITY PLAN” and “THE RISE AND FALL OF A THEATER GEEK” (Random House). Seth and James co-produced the “What The World Needs Now Is Love” recording with Broadway Records (number one on iTunes) featuring amazing singers like Idina Menzel\, Audra MacDonald\, Lin-Manuel Miranda and so many more to help the victims and families of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting. He and James also produce and host the yearly “Voices For The Voiceless” concert to benefit You Gotta Believe which helps older foster kids find families (stars have included Tina Fey and Jessie Mueller) as well as producing/hosting 13 Concert For America benefits which help non-profits like National Immigration Law Center and NAACP (stars have included Audra McDonald and Chita Rivera). James and Seth run “Seth’s Big Fat Broadway Cruise” which brings Broadway stars and Broadway lovers together to fabulous destinations! You can learn about more Seth’s cruises and watch his videos at SethRudetsky.com \n\nAbout Eric Butler\, Presenter\nEric serves as Director of Development at edX\, an online education platform founded by Harvard and MIT and is founder of Final Bow Productions\, a commercial theater investment and production company represented by An American in Paris\, Kinky Boots\, On Your Feet!\, and Moulin Rouge. Eric launched Broadway in Worcester in March 2022 with an unforgettable evening featuring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti and pianist Billy Stritch. Locally\, Eric serves as the Chair of the Board for the Worcester Cultural Coalition\, a board member and past president for WCLOC Theater Company\, and a corporator for the Worcester Art Museum. \n\n#BroadwayinWorcester #ChitaRivera #SethRudetsky #BroadwayLegend\n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/an-evening-with-chita-rivera-and-seth-rudetsky/
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightlife,Performance,Tercentennial,Theatre,Towns,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Central Mass Jazz Fest
DESCRIPTION:Day four of the Central Mass Jazz Fest features a Jazz Pop Up with special guests here in our WCCA TV studios featuring pieces from the Great American Songbook.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/central-mass-jazz-fest/
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Central Mass Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Our final day of the Central Mass Jazz Festival wwill take place in Mechanics Hall with four diverse acts. The Worcester Youth Jazz Ensemble with Dangable will kick things off followed the Cameron Campbell Trio\, the incomparable Donna Byrne and world renowed saxophone artist Gregg Abate. As with all previous preformances\, the event is free of charge and family friendly!  Join us for this "Grand Finale" to wrap up the week long Central Mass Jazz Fest!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/central-mass-jazz-festival/
CATEGORIES:Music,Towns,Worcester
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