Club 321 featuring Aaron and the Lord, with opener Evan Kenney
2022-12-08 05:00 - 2022-12-09 04:59 (America/New_York)
Club 321 featuring Aaron and the Lord
with opener Evan Kenney
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Doors: 6:15pm | Show: 7:00pm
Ages 21+ / Presented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio
Aaron and the Lord is the new venture of Aaron Perrino (the voice of the Sheila Divine, the short-lived but much-loved Boston band in the early 2000s) and Steven Lord (multi-instrumentalist of the soulful rock band Dirty Bangs). For this Club 321, Perrino and Lord will perform their vivid, slicing indie-rock songs, with nods back to the chiming guitars and stentorian vocals of the bands they grew up on and forward to a new kind of pop-rock future. Learn more about Aaron and the Lord
The program will be opened by guitarist Evan Kenney. Born outside of Boston, Kenney grew up with his dad’s soul and rock n’ roll records blasting in the house all day, every day. At age 12, he discovered skateboarding, which helped him find and fall in love with punk rock. After years of fronting bands like Read Yellow, Bodega Girls, Thunderbloods, Dirty Bangs, and Labor Hex, Kenney has created a solo album entitled “Trouble Boy.” With songs about love, loss, and everything in between, “Trouble Boy” draws musical inspiration from everyone from Buck Owens to The Jesus and Mary Chain.

About Club 321
Club 321 is a new partnership between the Mechanics Hall Modern Mechanics Guild and WICN to present contemporary sounds for adult audiences.
Tickets 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.

Worcester Chamber Music Society: Season of Light
2022-12-09 00:00 - 23:59
Season of Light
Friday, Dec. 9 | Worcester Historical Museum @7:30 PM
Kick off the winter holidays bathed in the light of days past. Music by Bach, Corelli, and Telemann brings a warm glow to our annual holiday Baroque concert and other festive selections add a few sparks of their own.
Program
Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Gross Op 6, #11
Isabella Leonarda “Sonata duodecima” for violin and continuo
Joseph-Marie-Clement dall’Abaco Caprice No 1 for solo cello
Georg Phillip Telemann Concerto in G major for 4 violins
Johann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050
With guests Jesse Holstein, violin; and John McKean, harpsichord
Tickets:
Adults $38, Students $10, EBT/WIC $5, Youth 17 and under free
For EBT/WIC tickets, call the office at 508-978-8624 to order
This concert will also be performed Thursday, Dec. 8 | Princeton Congregational Church @7:30 PM

Winter Warmer
2022-12-09 05:00 - 2022-12-10 04:59
Come to the JMAC on 12/9 to enjoy a night of artistic expression!
Performances Include:
Scenes from Mary Darling's newest work in progress "The Translator" featuring Kayla Schenk, Madeline Falcone, Kyle Hargrove, Patrick Bracken, Ed Humprhies, Tim Nichols, and Chandra Watts
Stand-up by the Wootenanny comics Shaun Connolly and Bryan O'Donnell
Meet and Greet with the East Coast Rebel Bellas pinup models
House music with local band Rack'em Up
Tickets can be purchased in advance for $5 by clicking here or receive free entry at the door with a non-perishable food donation to the Worcester County Food Bank.

Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra 42nd Annual Holiday Pops Concert at Mechanics Hall
2022-12-10 05:00 - 2022-12-11 04:59
The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, led by Principal Conductor Myron Romanul, will presents its 42nd Holiday Pops Concert at Worcester's Mechanics Hall on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 8PM. This year's concert will feature the orchestra along with vocal soloists Jane Shivick, soprano and Christon Carney, tenor, a combined chorus composed of The Salisbury Singers (under the direction of Bradford Dumont), The Worcester Children's Chorus (under the direction of Pamela Mindell) and students from area colleges. Also featured will be Step Dancers from the Murphy Academy of Irish Dance, a jazz ensemble drawn from the orchestra, audience sing alongs, and a visit from Santa, all in a setting with cabaret tables. Repertoire for this year's performance will feature music of Anderson, Bizet, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, Williams, and others. . Floor table seats to this year's concert are sold out. Balcony seats are $40 each along with a processing fee and may be obtained at the Mechanics Hall Box Office, 321 Main Street, Worcester, by calling 508-752-0888 or visiting www.mechanicshall.org, or by calling the Symphony at (508) 754-1234 or visiting MSO's website at www.masymphony.org.

The Nutcracker Ballet | Evening Show
2022-12-11 05:00 - 2022-12-12 04:59
No holiday season is complete without the beloved holiday classic, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker! For 40 years, Dance Prism of Concord, MA has enchanted Worcester audiences–both young and old–with the ballet’s beauty, joy, and magic. Whether your first time seeing The Nutcracker, or your fortieth, don’t miss this Christmas tradition at Mechanics Hall!
Young audience members will be invited to meet a special Nutcracker character after each performance.

Dance Prism, founded in 1982 by Scott Ranagan and Mary Demaso, is a classically focused ensemble, whose mission is to bring the spectrum of ballet into the communities of New England in an accessible form. Its touring schedule regularly includes appearances in such venues as Worcester’s Mechanics Hall, the Collins Center in Andover, and the Jackson Arts Center at Bristol Community College in Fall River. The company also provides performances, lecture demonstrations, and workshops for a number of private and public schools and retirement communities throughout the region.
Dance Prism is composed of approximately 30 professional dancers and apprentices, supplemented for larger productions such as The Nutcracker by serious ballet students who audition annually for the company. Dance Prism’s casts include dancers based throughout the northeast region and eastern and western seaboard.

Christmas at Mechanics Hall Concert
2022-12-14 05:00 - 2022-12-15 04:59
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with Christmas sounds from around the world and across centuries!
Christmas at Mechanics Hall, organized by the Hall’s Composer-in-Residence Leonardo Ciampa, will feature a variety of festive music—from African American spirituals to traditional carols—as well as a selection of new holiday pieces composed just for this concert by Mr. Ciampa.
Performers include the a cappella Westborough High School Chamber Singers, directed by Alyson Greer Espinosa; the acclaimed, Boston-based vocal group Ensemble Lyrae; soloists Elizabeth Keusch, soprano; Michelle Deluise, mezzo-soprano; Christon Carney, tenor; and Eliomar Nascimento, bass; and Mr. Ciampa on the Hall's Worcester "Hook" Organ. At the end of the program, the audience will be invited to join the performers in an informal carol sing-a-long.
This free noontime concert is presented by Mechanics Hall and the Worcester chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Positively Suzanne Royal Holiday Ball
2022-12-17 05:00 - 2022-12-18 04:59
Looking for an evening where you can dress up, enjoy fabulous food, dance to music and celebrate with friends and loved ones. Look no further, grab your tickets to Positively Suzanne Royal Holiday Ball

Annual Family Holiday Concert
2022-12-17 05:00 - 2022-12-18 04:59
Sponsored by Gold Concert Sponsor Workers Credit Union.
WYO's most popular concert of the year! Celebrate with family & friends the festive sounds of the season with the WY Symphony Orchestra & Nashoba Valley Chorale.
Join us for an afternoon of your holiday favorites! Want to celebrate in style? Why not join us for dinner during the concert? We'll serve up a gourmet hot meal for you and your guests (and even do the dishes!).
The Worcester Youth Orchestras presents its Annual Family Holiday Concert at glorious Mechanics Hall. Our talented students will get you singing along to beloved carols and songs of this festive season. Performances by the WY Symphony, Philharmonic, Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble, along with the spectacular voices of the Nashoba Valley Chorale. A few surprises are in store along with a visit from Old St. Nick himself!
Balcony Tickets: Adults/Seniors $24 – $26, Children $10
Floor Dinner Table Seating: Adults/Seniors $70, Children $30
The Annual Family Holiday Concert is proudly sponsored by Workers Credit Union.

Cara Brindisi: The Snow Globe Tour
2022-12-21 05:00 - 2022-12-22 04:59
Fresh off season 22 of NBC's The Voice, join Worcester's own, Cara Brindisi for her last stop on The Snow Globe Tour. You may have seen Cara perform numerous times over the years at Mechanics Hall as direct support for local and national acts. This holiday, don't miss her headlining show in The Great Hall with special performances by other artists from The Voice! The evening will include a mix of holiday tunes, original songs, her own renditions of her nationally televised performances, and stories from the stage.

About Cara Brindisi:
Described as 'perfect' by John Legend and 'hypnotic' by Blake Shelton, Cara Brindisi is a vocalist with equal parts power and ease. After a decade of performances that include direct support for Chris Isaak, Tower of Power, Adam Lambert, and Dispatch, Cara brought her talents to The Voice stage season 22, landing her a spot on Team Gwen. Gwen Stefani acknowledged the soothing and effortless quality to Cara's voice as well as her gift for story-telling. Cara has been writing, recording, and performing original music for the entirety of her career, many of her songs inspired by her initial career as a Music Therapist. Her studies at Berklee College of Music led her to pursue this work, predominantly with those at end of life in Hospice. Somewhere between these two careers, the gentle and the glamour, lies the authentic feeling one is guaranteed when listening to Cara Brindisi perform live in any type of setting.

Get the Led Out
2023-01-05 05:00 - 2023-01-06 04:59
Get The Led Out, originally scheduled for Thursday, November 10, has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 7:30pm. Your current tickets are now valid for the new date. There is no need to obtain new tickets. If you are unable to attend the new date, please contact the box office at 877.571.7469 to discuss your options.

From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have
captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage.
The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led
Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their
disposal, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that
Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO
delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the
audience wants…a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart-thumping intensity.
A GTLO concert mimics the “light and shade” that are the embodiment of “The Mighty Zep.”
Whether it’s the passion and fury with which they deliver the blues-soaked, groove-driven rock
anthems, it’s their attention to detail and nuance that makes a Get The Led Out performance a
truly awe-inspiring event!

Tony Award Winner Kelli O'Hara
2023-01-06 05:00 - 2023-01-08 04:59
Join us for one of Broadway's most celebrated leading ladies in concert.
Broadway in Worcester and the Hanover Theatre present Tony Award winner and star of stage and screen, Kelli O’Hara. Ms. O’Hara has been hailed by The New York Times as “Broadway musical’s undisputed queen.” Her concerts have gained international acclaim, spanning from Carnegie Hall to Tokyo. See Kelli this January at the Jean McDonough Art Center’s BrickBox Theatre, Worcester’s newest and most intimate venue to see Broadway’s biggest stars perform live.
About Kelli O’Hara
Kelli O’Hara, star of stage and screen, has established herself as one of Broadway’s greatest leading ladies. Her portrayal of Anna Leonowens in The King and I garnered her the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, along with Grammy, Drama League, Outer Critics, and Olivier Nominations. She reprised the role while making her West End debut, and performed a limited engagement at Tokyo’s Orb Theatre.
Kelli received an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Katie Bonner in Topic’s hit web series, The Accidental Wolf, and can currently be seen as Aurora Fane on HBO’s critically acclaimed series, The Gilded Age.
Other film and television credits include: 13 Reasons Why, All the Bright Places, Peter Pan Live!, Sex & The City 2, Martin Scorsese’s The Key to Reserva, Showtime’s Master of Sex, The Good Fight, Blue Bloods, N3mbers, and the animated series Car Talk.
Other Broadway credits include Kiss Me Kate (Tony, Drama League, OCC nominations), The Bridges of Madison County (Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, OCC nominations), Nice Work if You Can Get It (Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, OCC nominations), South Pacific (Tony, Drama Desk, OCC nominations), The Pajama Game (Tony, Drama Desk, OCC nominations), The Light in the Piazza (Tony, Drama Desk nominations), Sweet Smell of Success, Follies, Dracula and Jekyll & Hyde. She was awarded the prestigious Drama League’s Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award in 2019.
In 2015, she made her Metropolitan Opera debut in Lehar’s The Merry Widow opposite Renee Fleming and returned as Despina in Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte. Her concerts have gained international acclaim, spanning from Carnegie Hall to Tokyo. She is a frequent performer on PBS’s live telecasts, The Kennedy Center Honors, and performs often alongside The New York Philharmonic.
Tickets are $82, $87, and $97 depending on seat location, with a limited number of VIP tickets for $132 which include premium seats and a post-show meet and greet with photo opportunity. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.

Worcester Shen Yun Dance Shows at HanoverTheatre(PreSale Oct.)
2023-01-15 00:00 - 23:59
An ancient inspiration for today. SHEN YUN’S unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi-dimensional, deeply moving journey. Featuring one of the world’s most ancient and richest dance systems—classical Chinese dance—along with dynamic animated backdrops and all-original orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a civilization of enchanting beauty and enlightening wisdom.
Shen Yun will come back to Worcester Hanover Theater on Jan. 14th for 2 shows only. We are having a pre-sale event at our website. Treat yourself to an incredible experience packed with action, humor, drama and beauty. All new program for 2023.
Choose your best seats during the Pre-Sale time by using the code "sy23" until Oct.20th on the official website below:
Website: https://www.ShenYun.com/Worcester
“Extraordinary experience!”– Cate Blanchett, Academy Award-winning actress

Conservatory Winter/Spring Semester
2023-01-16 05:00 - 2023-05-31 03:59
Winter/spring 2023 classes are now open for registration!
Register 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.
Call us anytime at 508.471.1795 for more information about registration.
Note: Most full year dance classes can be joined mid-year with prorated tuition. Please call for more information.

The Brian Barlow Concert Series Presents: Michelle 'Evil Gal' Willson
2023-01-28 05:00 - 2023-01-29 04:59
On Saturday, January 28th at 4 pm, 90.5 WICN Public Radio continues to honor the legacy of our legendary former General Manager and host, Brian Barlow, with the next edition of The Brian Barlow Concert Series.WICN Morning Vibe Time host and Production Manager, Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson, will take center stage with her band at Off The Rails in Downtown Worcester.

Michelle is a force of nature — an emotional ball of talent that inspires with her original songs but also takes you on a journey through what she calls “the lost music” of vintage soul/R&B legends like Dinah Washington, Ruth Brown, and Etta James. As she says, “They were all different, but the one thing they shared was intensity. And that’s what I’m trying to bring, too.”

* Doors Open at 3 pm; show starts at 4. There will be a cash bar. Floor seats and standing-room tickets are available.

**Off The Rails' restaurant will be open before and after the concert**
The Brian Barlow Concert Series is generously funded by The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation, The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation, The Stoddard Charitable Trust, and Westboro Toyota

Worcester Contra Dance. Sat 02/11/2023
2023-02-11 00:00 - 2023-02-12 04:59
WORCESTER CONTRA DANCE, Sat. 02/11/2023
● TIME: 7:30 – 10:30 pm (Intro session 7:15 – 7:30 pm)
● WHERE: Wesley United Methodist Church's gymnasium,
114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
● 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.
● ROLES: "Ladies & Gents" or "Women & Men".
● 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.
● 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.
● LIVE MUSIC: "Kingfisher" is a Boston-based contra dance band, consisting of Cecilia Vacanti (fiddle) and Jeff Kaufman (piano, mandolin, drums, synths).
● MASKS: Are optional and always welcome.
● ADMISSION: The admission fee is $10 for adults, $8 for students, and $20 per family.
● WEBSITE: https://www.worcesterdance.org
● PARKING: Parking is in behind the church accessible via State Street and turn left in behind the Wesley United Methodist Church (see photo below).
● 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!
● LOCATION: Google Maps: https://www.google.com/…/114…/@42.26941,-71.8031027,17
● TAGS: #livemusicanddance,#livemusic, #irishmusic, #scottishmusic, #frenchcanadianmusic, #dancing, #contradancing, #singles, #couples, #nightlife, #entertainment, , #worcester, #clarkuniversity, , #holycross, #worcesterpolytechnic, #assumption, #wellesleycollege.

Worcester Chamber Music Society Spotlight Concert: Randall Hodgkinson
2023-02-15 00:00 - 23:59
Spotlight Concert
Randall Hodgkinson, piano
Wednesday, February 15 | Jean McDonough Arts Center BrickBox @7:30 PM
Program
Johann Sebastian Bach The Goldberg Variations, BWV 998
Frédéric Chopin Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58
Tickets:
Adults $35-$38, Students $10, EBT/WIC $5, Youth 17 and under free
For EBT/WIC tickets, call the office at 508-978-8624 to order

Square Loop Album Release Show
2023-02-17 05:00 - 2023-02-18 04:59
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.

Music Worcester Presents: Handel + Haydn Society
2023-02-18 00:00 - 23:59
Boston’s Grammy-winning Handel and Haydn Society chamber orchestra returns to our season at historic Mechanics Hall to perform Bach's Brandenburg Concertos.
PROGRAM
Bach Brandenburg Concertos

Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen
2023-02-18 05:00 - 2023-02-19 04:59
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.
Tickets 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.
Groups of 10 or more: Book your group early and save money!

Giuliano & The Band Plays Loud with Colt and the Coyotes
2023-02-18 05:00 - 2023-02-19 04:59
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.

Club 321 featuring Mafalda Minnozzi with Paul Ricci: eMPathia Jazz Duo
2023-02-23 05:00 - 2023-02-24 04:59
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Doors: 6:15pm
Show: 7:00pm
Ages 21+
Presented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio

Join us for a wonderful Club 321 evening featuring Mafalda Minnozzi with Paul Ricci: eMPathia Jazz Duo.
With 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.
Born 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."
Learn more about Mafalda Minnozzi
Learn more about Paul Ricci

About Club 321
Club 321 is a partnership between the Mechanics Hall Modern Mechanics Guild and WICN to present contemporary sounds for adult audiences.
Tickets 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.

Guided Tour of Historic Mechanics Hall
2023-02-27 05:00 - 2023-02-28 04:59, 2023-03-13 00:00 - 2023-03-14 03:59
Free Admission
Open to the Public
Registration Required

Reserve your spot today!
Join us for a guided tour of our beautiful Worcester landmark and architectural treasure.

Mechanics 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.

19th-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.

The 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.

Mechanics 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.

Learn More | About Mechanics Hall | An Acoustical Masterpiece
Learn About the 2020 Renovations | Inside Mechanics Hall | Mechanics Hall
Learn About the Portraits of Mechanics Hall | The Portraits of Mechanics Hall | Mechanics Hall

Elvis Costello & The Imposters
2023-03-04 05:00 - 2023-03-05 04:59
Born in London and raised there and in Liverpool, D.P. MacManus later came to be known as
“Elvis Costello”. He has been performing in public for over fifty years, solo, with the pianist,
Steve Nieve and with the bands Rusty, the Attractions, His Confederates including two former
members of Elvis Presley’s TCB Band The Rude Five, an acoustic ensemble, The Sugarcanes
and his current ensemble, The Imposters.
Elvis Costello is the composer and lyricist of over six hundred published titles, including fifteen
songs co-written with Paul McCartney and renowned collaborations with Allen Toussaint, the
Brodsky Quartet and T Bone Burnett.
Costello has composed songs for Roy Orbis on, Georgie Fame, Chet Baker, Dusty Springfield,
Solomon Burke and Johnny Cash and written songs with Loretta Lynn, Bill Frisell, Aimee Mann,
Chris Difford, Rosanne Cash and Kris Kristofferson, Carole King and his wife, Diana Krall. His
compositions have been recorded by George Jones, Linda Ronstadt, June Tabor, Christy
Moore, Norma Waterson and Bjork.
Costello is a two-time Grammy Award winner firstly with Burt Bacharach for the song, “I Still
Have That Other Girl” as Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 1998 and then in 2019 for his
30th album release, “Look Now”, in the Best Traditional Pop category. Costello has received, a
BA FTA award in collaboration with the composer Richard Harvey on the music for Alan
Bleasdale’s eleven hour drama serial, “GBH“, two Ivor Novello Awards for his songwriting
catalogue and two Dutch Edison Awards, firstly with the Brodsky Quartet for “The Juliet Letters”
and then with Anne Sofie von Otter for their collaboration, “For The Stars” and, perhaps most
surprisingly, a 1989 VMA Award for “Veronica” as “Best Male Video”.
He is a member of both The Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Tickets are $49.50, $69.50, $89.50, $99.50 and $129.50 depending on seat location. Discount available for Subscribers during the presale. Contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
Member on sale Thursday, November 17 at 10am
Public on sale Friday, November 18 at 10am

Irish Music with Dublin Down
2023-03-04 00:00 - 2023-03-05 04:59
Patrick and Monica McCarthy are DUBLIN DOWN, multi-instrumentalists and vocalists who perform a wide range of classic and modern Irish & Celtic favorites. Hailing from Central Massachusetts, the husband-and-wife duo performs traditional folk standards as well as hits from Tommy Makem, The Clancy Brothers, Van Morrison, The Waterboys, and more. Playing guitar, mandolin, and Irish Pennywhistle, DUBLIN DOWN will delight you with love songs, sea shanties, and songs of homecoming and celebration, with a little storytelling mixed in. All ages are welcome!

Saxe Room

Worcester Chamber Music Society: Annual Free Family Concert
2023-03-05 00:00 - 23:59
The Stories of Hansel & Gretel and Peter & the Wolf — a free family concert
Sunday, March 5 | The Hanover Theater @3:00 PM
Presented by the Worcester Chamber Music Society and The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory. With guest musicians, The Hanover Theatre Conservatory Youth Ballet Company, and Neighborhood Strings
WCMS’s annual family concert is a wonderful introduction to classical music and entertainment for the whole family. Narrated by Rohan Gregory, the beloved stories of Hansel and Gretel and Peter and the Wolf come to life through music and dance. Meet and Greet the musicians and dancers on stage following the performance.
Program
Larry Bell Hansel and Gretel
Sergei Prokofiev Peter and the Wolf
With guests:
Orlando Cela, conductor
Denise Plaza-Martin, oboe
Bill Kirkley, clarinet
Jensen Ling, bassoon
Kevin Owen, French horn
Robert Schulz and Aaron Trant, percussion
Free tickets will be available through the Hanover Theater box office beginning Jan 1, 2023; reservations required

Il Divo
2023-03-07 05:00 - 2023-03-08 04:59
The international, chart topping supergroup.
90 minutes, no intermission
Il Divo debuted in 2004 with instant success. With songs in four languages, their debut album Il Divo became a Top 4 sensation in 19 countries, hitting #1 in eight. The group went on to be a world leader in their unique pop-opera genre, achieving second to none success around the world, performing before personalities such as former US presidents George Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and the Queen of England.
They have ten studio albums, two live albums, one compilation album, plus numerous special editions, duets and collaborations with other artists such as Celine Dion, Tony Braxton, Kristin Chenoweth and Michael Ball among others. The group’s latest album For Once In My Life: A Celebration of Motown, is the group’s robust and joyful song sojourn into the timeless, classics from Motown’s legendary vaults.
Tickets are $59, $79 and $99 with limited VIP packages available for $274, $424 and $474. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
GOLD VIP PHOTO OP PACKAGE ($474)
One premium reserved ticket located in the first 5 rows!
Photo Op with members of Il Divo (one photo per order)*
Invitation to submit a question for a special pre-show Q&A session with members of Il Divo**
Specially designed Il Divo gift item (exclusive to VIPs)
VIP Meet & Greet laminate and custom lanyard
On-site VIP host and dedicated check-in
SILVER VIP PHOTO OP PACKAGE ($424)
One premium reserved ticket located in rows 6 through 10!
Photo Op with members of Il Divo (one photo per order)*
Invitation to submit a question for a special pre-show Q&A session with members of Il Divo**
Specially designed Il Divo gift item (exclusive to VIPs)
VIP Meet & Greet laminate and custom lanyard
On-site VIP host and dedicated check-in
BRONZE VIP Q&A + HOT SEAT PACKAGE ($274)
One premium reserved ticket located in the first 20 rows!
Invitation to submit a question for a special pre-show Q&A session with members of Il Divo*
Specially designed Il Divo gift item (exclusive to VIPs)
Commemorative VIP concert ticket
On-site VIP host and dedicated check-in
*Social distance measures may be put in place for the photo op. All health and safety guidelines will be followed per local government and state regulations.
**All questions may not be answered by the artists.
Member on sale 12/6 at 10am
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Masterworks concert: Music of the Three B's
2023-03-11 00:00 - 2023-03-12 04:59
Tickets are now available for a concert by the Worcester Symphony Orchestra in Worcester’s Mechanics Hall at 7:30 pm on Saturday, March 11. Tickets are available through the orchestra’s Web site (worcesstersymphony.org) or from the Mechanics Hall box office at 508-752-0888.

The concert will begin with Beethoven’s stirring “Coriolan” Overture and include the Keyboard Concerto Number 1 in D minor of J.S. Bach, and the Symphony Number 1 of Johannes Brahms. The program also includes Arvo Part’s “Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten.” Pianist Father Sean Duggan will be the guest soloist in the Bach concerto. The entire program will be conducted by WSO Music Director John Roderick MacDonald.

Tickets are priced at $42 and $35 for adults, $40 and $32 for seniors, and $12 for students. Ticket holders may attend a pre-concert talk by Maestro MacDonald at 6:30 pm.

Music Lives 365 LIVE - WinterSongs
2023-03-15 00:00 - 2023-03-16 03:59
WinterSongs is the 2nd in the 4-part series Music Lives 365 LIVE. Join us at @JMACWorcester for an evening of music, video and graphic art celebrating great musical artists born in Winter such as Ry Cooder, Nina Simone, Sister Rosetta Thorpe, Tim Buckley, Rhiannon Giddens, Patti Smith, Peter Gabriel, Sandy Denny, Ivor Cutler and more.
Hosted by Larry Haley, creator of https://www.radio-graphics.com/, with live performances by Lydia Fortune w/ Sten Gustafson, Ron Carlson, Bob Jordan, and Charlie Blaum w/ Natasha Hanna and John Solaperto. Recorded music presented by Diane Sutter, Alan West, and Larry.
The show is free and open to the public, though a suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.
No ticket or reservation is needed. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30pm.
The program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council which was made possible with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the City of Worcester.
Disclaimer: The Worcester PopUp at the JMAC is a free-to-use, creative co-working space of the Worcester Cultural Coalition and in partnership with The Barr Foundation. This event does not necessarily reflect the views of either organization.
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Club 321 featuring Session Americana
2023-03-16 04:00 - 2023-03-17 03:59
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Doors: 6:15pm
Show: 7:00pm
Ages 21+
Presented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio

Join us for an evening of Club 321 featuring Boston-based folk/rock band collective, Session Americana.
Session Americana is a six-member cast of top-shelf players, singers, and writers who tour internationally, taking their own songs, plus hundreds more from the American songbook, on the road. Session Americana can be found performing in rock halls or on festival stages, and are known to create an intimate, raucous scene at each performance.
They have been nominated for many awards — including "Americana Artist of the Year" 2016-2021 at The Boston Music Awards — and their album "Love and Dirt" has been rated “one of Boston’s top 40 pop/rock albums ever" by the Boston Business Journal.
Learn more about Session Americana

About Club 321
Club 321 is a partnership between the Mechanics Hall Modern Mechanics Guild and WICN to present contemporary sounds for adult audiences.
Tickets 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.
