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Central Mass Jazz Fest

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.

Mechanics Hall

Central Mass Jazz Festival

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 […]

Mechanics Hall

Jazz Hamilton CARNEVALE

Jazz Hamilton, saxophone There is magic at a Jazz Hamilton concert! With a career spanning over 3 decades as a soloist, the Classical Pop saxophonist brings you a musical journey through romance, passion, excitement, and well-known melodies that will transfix your imagination. With an uncanny ability of combining Classical music with elements of […]

Mechanics Hall

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

Join the renowned “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band for an evening of spirited selections, ranging from classical to popular. Five years have passed since the scarlet coats of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band last appeared on stages in the Northeast of the United States. In the […]

Mechanics Hall

75th Season Preview & Reception

Celebrate the opening of the Worcester Youth Orchestra's 75th Season! Join the WY Jazz Band and Symphony Orchestra with directors Dan Gabel & Jonathan Colby for an evening of great music and refreshments. Starting at 5:30pm, the evening will feature a keynote address and a chance to meet WYO's many […]

Off the Rails

Travelin’ McCoury’s

The Travelin’ McCourys do not stand still. They are on the road—and online—entertaining audiences with live shows that include some of the best musicians and singers from all genres. It’s always different, always exciting, and always great music. No other band today has the same credentials for playing traditional and progressive […]

Mechanics Hall

Music Worcester Presents: Maxim Vengerov, Violin

Universally hailed as one of the world’s finest musicians, and often referred to as the greatest living string player in the world today, Grammy award winner Maxim Vengerov also enjoys international acclaim as a conductor and is one of the most in-demand soloists.

Mechanics Hall

Living Together: The 16th Annual ACE Gala

  The Annual ACE Gala is African Community Education’s signature event of the year, marking a night to celebrate all we have accomplished together since 2006 as we look forward to an even brighter future. This year’s Gala will take place on Saturday, October 22 and has been imagined as a […]

DCU Center | Convention Center

Fall Cultural Fusion Fashion Show

Let the Fall Festivities begin! You are cordially invited to attend a night where culture meets fashion. Uniting culture and infusing the atmosphere with exclusive fashion. Join us for our Fall Cultural Fusion Fashion Show, showcasing collections from a diverse group of designers. Doors Open: 7PM Show: 8PM - 10PM […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Titans of ’80s Rock Tribute Show

Relive the excitement of the era and let's party like it’s 1989! If you saw the Titans of ’80s Rock Tribute Show here at The Hanover in 2020, you know it’s a hit! Titans is a touring rock concert featuring three stunning, top-shelf tributes to your favorite, chart-busting ’80s rockers: […]

WYO Offices At Mechanics Hall

Mid-Season WYO Auditions

The Worcester Youth Orchestras welcomes all interested students to audition for one of its many ensembles. Whether your a fan of jazz, band music, symphonic or chamber music, we have many ensembles that provide transformational musical experiences, a welcoming social environment of students from more than 60 communities across Central […]

Mechanics Hall

Music Worcester Presents: Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn

Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, “the king and queen of the banjo” (Paste Magazine), have a musical partnership like no other. Béla Fleck is a fifteen-time Grammy Award winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres, and Abigail Washburn a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player who re-radicalized it by combining […]

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