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SUMMARY:Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees Tribute
DESCRIPTION:The World's #1 Tribute to the Bee Gees \nSTAYIN’ ALIVE offers to their audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees playlist\, singing blockbusters such as “Night Fever”\, “Jive Talkin’”\, “How Deep Is Your Love”\, “You Should Be Dancing”\, “Nights on Broadway” and “Stayin’ Alive”. In addition\, they perform softer poetic ballads such as “I Started a Joke”\, “Massachusetts”\, “Fanny Be Tender”\, “Words” and “To Love Somebody” among other great hits. \nSTAYIN’ ALIVE is the largest and most definitive production of its kind\, offering big screen video clips\, photos and dazzling imagery. STAYIN’ ALIVE has played intimate settings as a six piece band and huge venues with a 62 piece orchestra. STAYIN’ ALIVE is the quintessential tribute band to the Bee Gees\, capturing the excitement of live performance and the tender subtleties of the human voice! \nTickets are $24.50\, $37.50\, $49.50 and $64.50 depending on seat location. Discount available for Subscribers. Contact the box office at 877.571.7469 for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/stayin-alive-bee-gees-tribute/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Mania: The ABBA Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Mania: The ABBA Tribute brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life… \nFrom London’s West End to Las Vegas\, MANIA The ABBA Tribute (Formerly ABBA MANIA) remains the world’s No. 1 touring ABBA tribute show. Formed in 1999\, this production has sold out theaters and concert halls across the globe\, with over 3\,000 live concerts in over 30 countries\, bringing the music of the beloved Swedish supergroup to 3 million people. \nABBA’s timeless songs were written to be enjoyed live and MANIA gives you exactly that. Two hours of uplifting\, dance inducing and sometimes heart-breaking songs\, fully live with fantastic staging\, lighting and effects. The show recreates ABBA’s sound not only perfectly\, but respectfully too. MANIA is not only for life long\, die hard ABBA fans but the new generation of fans\, who never had the opportunity to see ‘ABBA’ live. Hits include ‘Dancing Queen’\, ‘Waterloo’\, ‘Mamma Mia’\, ‘The Winner Takes it All’\, ‘Super Trouper’\, ‘Fernando’\, ‘Take A Chance On Me’ and many more that continue to fill dance floors worldwide. \nTickets are $24.50\, $37.50\, $49.50 and $64.50 depending on seat location. Contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/mania-the-abba-tribute-2/
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightlife,Performance
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SUMMARY:Brian Regan
DESCRIPTION:"The Funniest Stand-Up Alive" \nCritics\, fans and fellow comedians agree\, Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country\, with Vanity Fair calling Brian “the funniest stand-up alive” and Entertainment Weekly calling him “your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone\, Brian’s non-stop tour continuously fills the most beautiful venues across North America\, visiting close to 100 cities each year. \nA regular on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon\,” Brian is the rare guest who the show invites on for two segments\, a performance segment and a segment on the couch to chat with Jimmy. Previously\, Brian was a regular guest on “The Late Show with David Letterman\,” making 28 appearances on the CBS show. Other appearances have included The Audience Network’s new TV series\, “Loudermilk\,” a scene-stealing cameo in Chris Rock’s film\, “Top Five\,” Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” and a live broadcast of a performance at Radio City Music Hall. \nTickets are $39.50 and $49.50 depending on seat locations\, with a limit of eight tickets per purchase. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/brian-regan/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Nightlife,Performance
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SUMMARY:Wild Kratts Live 2.0: Activate Creature Power!
DESCRIPTION:It’s going to be WILD! \nGet ready to dive into another classic Wild Kratts adventure with the Kratt brothers as they combine live action and animation\, with Martin and Chris LIVE on stage and the rest of the Wild Kratts team on screen\, at the Tortuga HQ. Which creature powers will they activate and what new and amazing ‘WOW!’ facts will you learn? Experience\, live-on-stage\, the electrifying excitement and the inspiring quest of the Kratt Brothers that make the hit television series Wild Kratts a family favorite time and time again! \nAudience members are encouraged to bring along their animal knowledge and participate in the action right from their seats by calling out answers to the questions posed by the Kratt Brothers during the show. \nTickets are $30\, $40 and $50 depending on seat location. Limited post performance VIP Meet and Greet seating available for $153. Discount available for Subscribers. Contact the box office at 877.571.7469 for more information. \nVIP Meet & Greet description: VIP tickets include admission to a special meet and greet with Chris and Martin Kratt right after the show. Please note that each child attending the meet and greet must be accompanied by an adult\, who must also have a VIP ticket.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/wild-kratts-live-2-0-activate-creature-power/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Movies + Film,Performance
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SUMMARY:Kansas
DESCRIPTION:KANSAS: Another Fork in the Road 50th Anniversary Tour \nWith a legendary career spanning five decades\, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This “garage band” from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold\, who worked for Don Kirshner\, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. \nComposing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums\, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums\, three sextuple-Platinum albums (“Leftoverture”\, “Point of Know Return”\, “Best of KANSAS”)\, one platinum live album (“Two for the Show”)\, one quadruple-Platinum single “Carry On Wayward Son” and another triple-Platinum single “Dust in the Wind”. KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70’s and ‘80’s and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America\, Europe and Japan. “Carry On Wayward Son” continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio\, and “Dust In the Wind” has been played on the radio more than three million times! \nThe band is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart\, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer\, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt\, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale\, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin and original guitarist Richard Williams. With no signs of slowing down\, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world. \nAlong with constant touring\, KANSAS continues to remain a fixture of Classic Rock radio and popular culture. The band continues to reach a whole new audience through their unmistakable presence in various commercials\, live sports broadcasts\, popular video games “Rock Band”\, “Guitar Hero” and Grand Theft Auto”; the band’s documentary film “KANSAS: Miracles Out of Nowhere\,” and a guest appearance on The CW’s television show “Walker”. The band’s songs have also been included in various television shows such as “Supernatural”\,”Reacher”\, “All Elite Wrestling”\, “South Park”\, “The Office” and “The Simpsons”; as well as blockbuster films including “Old School”\, “The Suicide Squad”\, “Anchorman”\, “Pitch Perfect” and “Happy Gilmore”. \nTickets are $45\, $78\, $98\, $125\, $145\, $150 and $170 depending on seat location with limited VIP packages also available for $260 and $330. See below for VIP package details. Contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/kansas/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Worcester
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SUMMARY:The Sixties Show
DESCRIPTION:A Show About Time Traveling Back to The 1960’s\, Based Around the Greatest 1960’s Musical Re Creation Concert…Ever. \nIn addition to the concert experience\, the show is a large scale and ambitious stage production that is powerfully dramatized by a combination of time travel special effects\, narration\, 60’s archival audio\, newsreel footage and a light show. This must be seen to be believed bigger-than-life\, show is nothing less than awe inspiring. \nThe band is widely celebrated and known for re-creating spot on\, note for note re-creations of the hits\, B-sides and deep album cuts from the greatest songs of the 1960’s. \nThe members of The Sixties Show were hand-picked to perform and record with Sir Paul McCartney\, The Beach Boys\, Brian Wilson\, The Bee Gees\, Mick Jagger\, Bruce Springsteen\, John Fogerty\, Donald Fagan and Walter Becker from Steely Dan and other legends and individually have performed at the most renown venues in the world such a Madison Square Garden\, The Hollywood Bowl\, Wembley Stadium\, The Grand Rex in Paris\, The Budokan in Tokyo and others. \nThe Sixties Show is a high energy trip back in time that reminds the audience how uniquely inspirational\, entertaining\, and historically significant the music and events of the 1960’s was and continues to be.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-sixties-show/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Theatre
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SUMMARY:The Australian Pink Floyd Show
DESCRIPTION:Selling 4 million tickets worldwide The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first ever concert in Adelaide\, Australia in 1988. Since then\, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide\, played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright. TAPFS is the leading and biggest show of its kind in the world. \nPerforming the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection\, this critically acclaimed tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences\, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show\, video animations\, state of the art high resolution LED screen technology and other special effects. To accompany these visuals are several large inflatables including a giant pig and their own distinct Pink Kangaroo. \nThey have also worked with musicians like Guy Pratt\, Durga McBroom and her sister Lorelei McBroom who have toured with Pink Floyd\, as well as sound engineer Colin Norfield who worked with Pink Floyd during their “Division Bell” tour and on David Gilmour’s solo tours. \nOften described as being more than a tribute band\, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is the first Pink Floyd tribute show that took the concept out of the pubs and onto the worldwide arena circuit. The band has played to sell out audiences throughout Europe\, UK\, America\, Canada\, South America and Russia. \nWith 30 years of history\, the world’s biggest\, best and greatest Pink Floyd tribute show continues to delight its global fan base. \nTickets are $39\, $49\, $62 and $79 depending on seat location with limited VIP packages also available for $179. See below for VIP package details. Contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.\nPlease note\, there is a 6 ticket limit per order.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-australian-pink-floyd-show/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Noah Preminger at Club 321
DESCRIPTION:Club 321 featuring the Noah Preminger Quartet \nThursday\, June 29\, 2023\nDoors: 6:15pm — Show: 7:00pm \nAges 21+ / Presented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio\nTickets: $18 Advance | $20 Door \nCocktails\, mocktails\, coffee\, and more! PLUS! Beer tastings from Redemption Rock Brewing Co.\, and an artwork display presented by Juniper Rag! \nAccording to the New York Times\, Brooklyn-based saxophonist Noah Preminger\, “designs a different kind of sound for each note\, an individual destiny and story.” Preminger\, just 35 and the winner of Downbeat Magazine’s “Rising Star Best Tenor Saxophonist\,” has recorded over twelve critically acclaimed albums. Multiple recordings were released in 2017-18\, including Meditations on Freedom\, released on Inauguration Day\, 2017\, as a musical protest of political developments in America.  In addition\, a duo album recorded in New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall with pianist\, Frank Carlberg\, a Quartet recording on Criss Cross Records\, and a recording of the music of Otto Preminger’s films on French\, vinyl-only label\, Newvelle Records.  In 2018\, Preminger and co-leader Rob Garcia created the Dead Composers Club and released The Chopin Project. \nBorn in 1986\, Preminger grew up in Canton\, Connecticut.  He released his debut album\, Dry Bridge Road\, just after his 21st birthday\, which was named Debut of the Year in the Village Voice “Critics Poll.”  Preminger’s second and third albums as a leader were released by the Palmetto Records label. The Boston Globe hails Preminger as “a master with standards and ballads\, as well as an adventurous composer.” The saxophonist has performed on key stages from the United States to Europe and Australia\, and has played and/or recorded with Jason Moran\, Dave Holland\, John Patitucci\, Fred Hersch\, Dave Douglas\, Billy Hart\, Joe Lovano\, Victor Lewis\, John and Bucky Pizzarelli\, Cecil McBee\, George Cables\, and Roscoe Mitchell. Learn more about Noah Preminger. \n  \nMechanics Hall gratefully acknowledges support from the following Club 321 partners & sponsors \n90.5 FM WICN\nCountry Bank\nCornerstone Bank\nJuniper Rag\nP.S. Event Rentals\nRedemption Rock Brewing Co.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/noah-preminger-at-club-321/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Food + Drink,Music,Nightlife,Performance
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SUMMARY:Rocky Horror Picture Show with Shadowcasting by Teseracte Players
DESCRIPTION:I would like\, if I may\, to take you on a strange journey. \nEver wonder what has kept crowds coming to see the Rocky Horror Picture Show for almost 50 years? Shadowcasting. Born out of audience participation\, those attending in costume would get out of their seats and act out parts of the film in front of the movie screen. This organic expression of the film’s central theme (Don’t dream it\, be it) evolved into full casts of actors performing along with the cult classic and interacting with audiences to create a unique experience with each viewing. Over time\, the art of shadowcasting has grown\, bringing this unparalleled style of entertainment to audiences world wide. Today\, while the Rocky Horror Picture Show is still the most shadowcasted film\, others (such as Grease\, Repo! The Genetic Opera\, The Princess Bride\, and many more) have made their way into theaters to the delight of audiences. \nReady to see and experience a show? Come see the Teseracte Players of Boston performing their twist on this rite of passage that is sure to thrill\, chill\, and fulfill you! \nGeneral admission seating. Tickets are $25. $5 discount available for students and seniors.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/rocky-horror-picture-show-with-shadowcasting-by-teseracte-players/
CATEGORIES:Art,LGBTQ,Movies + Film,Nightlife,Performance,Theatre,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Music of Leonardo Ciampa\, A Concert in Memory of Dr. Sherrill A. "Ted" Conna
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 16\, 2023\n7:30pm \nFREE ADMISSION \nFEATURING: Leonardo Ciampa\, organ & piano\nASSISTING ARTISTS: \nLetitia Stevens\, soprano\nDianne Spoto\, flute\nNino Ciampa\, percussion\nand The Henry Purcell Society of Boston (Jessica Cooper\, director) \n  \nABOUT MR. CIAMPA\nBorn in Boston in 1971\, composer/organist/pianist Leonardo Ciampa is a musician of international repute. Ciampa is Mechanics Hall Composer-in-Residence 2021-2023\, Director of Music at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Worcester\, MA (since 2019) and Maestro di Cappella Onorario of the Basilica in Gubbio\, Italy (since 2015). He was artistic director of organ concerts at MIT (2009-2016) and founding director of Arts MetroWest (2012-2019). As an organ recitalist\, Ciampa has made over a dozen European tours encompassing Italy\, Austria\, Germany\, and Switzerland. He is particularly admired in Italy\, where he has played in numerous international festivals (Festival Perosiano\, Festival Biellese\, Organi Storici della Valsesia\, Le Voci della Città\, Festival Organistico Lauretano\, Organi Vespera\, Reate Festival\, etc.). He has given organ recitals at cathedrals in Vienna\, New York City\,  Boston\, Lucca\, Altenberg\, Brandenburg\, Tortona and Biella; at basilicas in Rome\, Turin\, Loreto\, Tortona\, Gubbio\, Absam\, and Rieti; and at abbeys in Dürnstein and Camaiore.\n  \nABOUT DR. CONNA\nDr. Sherril A. "Ted" Conna (1931-2016) was a child psychiatrist\, social activist and passionate music lover\, and amateur pianist. For almost 50 years he had a highly respected career as a psychiatrist and teacher in Worcester and throughout New England. The son and grandson of professional musicians\, Dr. Conna had an insatiable love of music\, a love which he shared with his wife Mary Lou and his four children\, Ted\, David\, Edward\, and Sherilyn. \n  \nLETITIA STEVENS\, soprano\nBritish soprano Letitia Stevens has been praised for her expressive performances\, warm\, rich tone and comic timing. Ms. Stevens recently returned to singing soprano\, after many years singing mezzo-soprano: her first soprano role was Queen of the Night in Die Zauberflöte with Connecticut Lyric Opera\, November 2017\, a role she recently reprised with Opera51\, "a wonderful Queen of the Night!… high Fs are amazing!" In October 2021 she premiered a set of songs\, Les quatre éléments written for her by composer Leonardo Ciampa; at Mechanics Hall\, Worcester\, Massachusetts. Upcoming performances include a debut with Boston Bel Canto Opera\, singing excerpts of Il Trovatore\, Nella in Gianni Schicchi with Greater Worcester Opera\, and recitals in Boston\, at the Shaftesbury Fringe (Dorset\, UK) and in France. Her first post-COVID production was with Cambridge Chamber Ensemble\, covering Isabells in Wagner's Forbidden Love. Immediately pre-COVID she was fortunate to sing Madame Herz/Goldentrill in Der Schauspieldirektor with Rhode Island Opera on Tap\, as well as excerpts of Queen of the Night and Countess. In July 2019 she gave return recitals at Rozet and Marthon in south-west France\, about which Charente Libre wrote\, "…she ignited the room with a majestic interpretation…". In early 2019 she appeared as Rosalinde in Die Fledermaus with Lyric Opera Studio\, Weimar and before that she sang Cleopatra in Handel's Giulio Cesare with The Connecticut Virtuosi & Connecticut Lyric Opera. In 2018-2020 she was a semi-finalist in: The American Prize\, in both Opera and Art Song divisions; Talents of the World Competition and Harold Haugh Light Opera Competition. \n  \nDIANNE SPOTO\, flute\nDianne Spoto has enjoyed an exciting career in the music industry for over 25 years\, spanning a myriad of genres and styles. A classically trained flutist\, Ms. Spoto has also succeeded as a pop singer-songwriter\, music journalist\, and recording industry executive. \nA Syracuse\, New York native\, Ms. Spoto holds a Bachelor's Degree in Flute Performance from the New England Conservatory in Boston and a Master's Degree in Flute Performance and Mannes College of Music in New York City. Her teachers included Julius Baker\, Paula Robison\, Leone Buyse\, and Judith Mendenhall. \nMs. Spoto performs regularly with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra\, Portland Symphony Orchestra\, Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP)\, and Bach\, Beethoven\, & Brahms Society\, among others. She has performed in concert halls around the country\, including New York City's Lincoln Center\, the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, and Boston's Symphony Hall and Jordan Hall. Ms. Spoto was a winner of the Syracuse Symphony Young Artist Competition\, and a two-time finalist in the James Pappoutsakis Memorial Flute Competition in Boston. \nShe has appeared on MTV\, VH1\, CBS and NBC News both as a performer and music journalist\, while she was Editor-in-Chief of Women Who Rock Magazine. Dianne wrote\, sang\, lead\, and played electronic flute in various bands\, including her live electronica project called Golden Age. \nWhen not teaching and performing\, Dianne enjoys living room karaoke and dance parties with her 10-year-old daughter and ginger rescue cat named Mama Petunia. \n  \nNINO CIAMPA\, percussion\nAntonino Salvatore "Nino" Ciampa (b.2004) is a composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, and multi-instrumentalist studying composition and percussion at the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford. While attending high school in Acton\, MA\, he formed the group Nino Ciampa y su Orguesta which was the first ensemble for exclusively Latin music at the school. He has since started the Hartt Salsa All-Stars\, with whom he performs his original compositions and arrangements. \n  \nTHE HENRY PURCELL SOCIETY OF BOSTON\nThe Henry Purcell Society of Boston presents vibrant performances of the works of Henry Purcell and his English Baroque contemporaries. Using the texts\, conventions\, and styles of the period\, HPSOB collaborates with other arts organizations to celebrate the rich repertoire of this era and to make it relevant for today's audiences. HPSOB incorporated in 2013\, and was granted full 501(c)(3) non-profit status in 2014. In its first critical review\, the Boston Musical Intelligencer hailed the Henry Purcell Society of Boston as having "presented a smash-bang debut" of Welcome to all the Pleasures to a "packed house." Since then\, the HPSOB has successfully collaborated with local performing arts organizations\, fulfilling its mission of performing the full breadth of Purcell's compositions. \n  \n  \nRegistrants will have the option to make a tax-deductible donation at the time of reservation\, which will support Mechanics Hall concert programming\, and preservation and maintenance of our historic building as well as the world-renownedWorcester Organ (E. & G. G. Hook\, Op 334).
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/music-of-leonardo-ciampa-a-concert-in-memory-of-dr-sherrill-a-ted-conna/
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Billy Joel: America's Piano Man
DESCRIPTION:This band plays tribute to one of the foremost songwriters of the twentieth century\, Billy Joel\, who's music is beloved around the world. \nThis year they mark the 50th Anniversary of the iconic album ‘Piano Man’ with a show that spotlights songs from the classic 1973 record\, as well as hits from the full length and breadth of Billy Joel’s extensive catalogue. \nEclectic\, but always uniquely recognizable\, his songs tell stories to the backdrop of his virtuosic piano playing. \nPlaying international smash hits such as ‘Just The Way You Are’\, ‘New York State of Mind’\, ‘Uptown Girl’\, ‘Vienna’\, ‘Scenes from an Italian Restaurant’\, ‘Piano Man’ and many\, many more; this superb group of multi-instrumentalists pay tribute to one of American music’s greats.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/celebrating-billy-joel-americas-piano-man/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T035900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230531T040213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T040213Z
UID:12173-1685750400-1685851140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:FLAMENCO! Tradition\, Art & Passion! 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join Flamenco Worcester dance studio as they celebrate their second edition of 'FLAMENCO! Tradition\, Art & Passion'. Featuring: Classico Español with master dancer Clara Ramona\, local Latin Jazz band of maestro and composer\, Eduardo Ortiz\, Flamenco Worcester students\, Flamenco Boston\, and Yuling Spanish Dance. It will be a magical night filled with music\, dance\, castanets\, beautiful flamenco costumes\, and more.  Performers\, dancers\, and musicians have dedicated many hours to flamenco\, and their passion for this art form will shine through during this performance. Edmy Ortiz\, Artistic Director of Flamenco Worcester\, is proud and looking forward to this two hour showcase! The evening promises to be one of celebration and the opportunity to enjoy and fall in love with FLAMENCO! Ole! #flamencoworcester #fw10years "This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council\, a local agency\, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency."
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/flamenco-tradition-art-passion-2023/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T035900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230522T153133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T153133Z
UID:11970-1685750400-1685851140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Classic Musical Melody of India
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 3\, 2023 \nSponsors Reception: 6:00pm\nMusical Program: 7:00pm \nTicket Prices\nFloor — $50 – $100\nBalcony — $35\nPrices are subject to fees. \n  \nA fundraising event to benefit humanitarian causes in the Worcester community and beyond. Featuring five world-renowned Indian Classical musicians led by world famous sitarist\, Ustad Parvez Khan\, and a special appearance from the Natyamani School of Dance. \nFor sponsorship information\, please contact Dr. Satya Mitra by phone or email at: 508-641-8441; or info@joyguru.org \n  \nUstad Parvez Khan\, one of the world’s great sitarists\nA world-renowned musician affectionately known as Ustadji\, he descends from six generations of sitarists. Ustad Parvez Khan is one of the leading exponents of the Etawah Gharana. His style emphasizes the unique capabilities of the sitar\, introducing highly energized and rhythmically innovative instrumental play – known as “tantrakari”. He has also mastered “gayaki ang” – a style which transfers the emotional directness and tonal nuance of the human voice to his instrument. A combination of energetic play and sensual emotion results in a remarkable interplay that led to his instrument being known as the “Singing Sitar”. \n  \nLalgudi Vijayalakshmi\, a superb violinist & vocalist\nSoulful is a befitting word to describe the music of Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi\, a fifth-generation musician of the illustrious Lalgudi bani\, and an artist who wears many hats. A violinist par excellence and a talented vocalist\, her career includes performances as a solo artist and as a violin duo partner with her virtuoso brother\, Lalgudi GJR Krishnan. She has also accompanied well-known vocalists and musicians – Sri T. V. Gopalakrishnan\, Smt Parassala Ponnammal\, Smt. Aruna Sairam and many others. She has also released a host of highly acclaimed vocal albums\, and her music and achievements have been recognized with a long list of awards and accolades. \n  \nAnubrata Chatterjee\, globally renowned Tabla expert\nAs the son of the world-renowned tabla maestro\, Pt. Anindo Chatterjee\, Anubrata was nurtured from a very tender age to be a tabla player. He made his debut as an accompanying artist with the legendary Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia before going on to accompany living legends of Indian Classical Music such as Ustad Amjad Ali Khan\, Ustad Rais Khan\, Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma\, Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan\, Sh. T.H.Vikku Vinayakram\, and several other accomplished musicians all over the world \n  \nPatri Satish Kumar\, Mridangam Maestro extraordinaire\nThe much sought after mridangam artiste from India was born into a family of musicians. A refined and innovative performer and composer trained by Guru’s Sree Ramachandramurthy\, V.A.Swami and V. Narasimhan\, Satish Kumar is known for his precise fingering technique and the fine balance of sounds between the treble and base heads of the Mridangam. He has been a regular performer in prestigious venues and festivals across India and around the world including BBC Proms at The Royal Albert Hall (London)\, The Music Academy (Chennai)\, Saptak Festival  (Ahmedabad)\, Theater De La Ville (Paris)\, Harbor Front Festival (Toronto)\, and the Madrid Jazz Festivals \n  \nRaman Kalyan\, a master of the bamboo flute\nVirtuoso Raman Kalyan is one of the world’s leading artists in the Carnatic style of music. He has released over 93 CDs\, with his music for deep meditation reached the # 1 spot on Apple iTunes world music charts\, and he’s been a guest artist in more than 300 commercial recordings & Indian movies. A top-ranking artist for the All India Radio & Doordarshan\, he has also been a successful composer and has scored music for dozens of audio/video albums\, dance dramas and theater productions. A two-time winner of the “Best Flautist Award” from Madras Music Academy\, he is a featured artist in the “Miles from India” tour and performs with Grammy winning legends Glen Velez and Dave Liebman. Raman has worked tirelessly in promoting carnatic music education. \n  \nNatyamani School of Dance\nFounded in 1992\, this Westboro dance company is the premiere institution for Bharatanatyam in Eastern Massachusetts. The school’s founder Sridevi Ajai Thirumalai is a widely acclaimed dancer who has dedicated her efforts to propagating this divine art form to a diverse range of students.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/classic-musical-melody-of-india/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Music,Performance,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T035900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230522T153141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T153141Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Symphony & Pops Brass! Afternoon of Brass: Memorial Weekend Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 28\, 2023\nConcert — 3:00pm\nDoors — 2:15pm \nTicket Prices: $33 — $66\nPlease see ticketing page for discounts \n  \nWorks by Prokofiev\, Mahler\, Sibelius\, Grainger\, Ives\, & Sousa \nWe're excited to present a patriotic-themed concert series featuring members of the Boston Symphony and Pops Brass!  Concert goers can expect a spectacular and rousing flag-waving experience with unparalleled music at this family-friendly event as we present emotionally-charged music especially suited to Memorial Day.\n  \nThe program includes some of the most demanding works ever written and arranged for brass including “Crown Imperial” (Walton)\, “Finlandia” (Sibelius)\, “Variations on America” (Ives)\, “Resurrection Symphony Finale” (Mahler)\, “Irish Tune from County Derry” (Grainger)\, “Nimrod” (Elgar) and “Semper Fi” (Sousa). \n  \nWe will remember and honor those who have fallen in defense of our country during performances of  “Taps” and “Retreat” specially arranged for the “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band by former USMC arranger Thomas Knox. \n  \nAnd there is more than just brass. Mezzo-soprano Heather Gallagher (https://www.liveinhg.com)  sings the “Star Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful” with unique arrangements for solo voice and brass. In addition\, Shakespearean scholar Robert Lublin (https://www.umb.edu/academics/cla/faculty/robert_lublin) \, PhD. Professor of Theatre Arts\, UMASS Boston\, sets the mood with a special presentation prior to “Romeo and Juliet” (Sergei Prokofiev arranged for brass by Joseph Kreines). \n  \nWe will be joined by WGBH/WCRB’s Brian McCreath (https://www.classicalwcrb.org/people/brian-mccreath) as our emcee and Lawrence Isaacson (http://www.lawrenceisaacson.com/biography.html) as our Music Director.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/boston-symphony-pops-brass-afternoon-of-brass-memorial-weekend-spectacular/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T035900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230518T180652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180659Z
UID:10342-1684454400-1684555140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Madagascar The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Join Alex\, Marty\, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular. \nThis smash hit musical features all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends (Alex the Lion\, Marty the Zebra\, Melman the Giraffe\, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and a colony of hilarious\, clever penguins) as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. \nFilled with outlandish characters\, adventures galore and an upbeat score\, you’ll have no choice but to “Move It\, Move It!”
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/madagascar-the-musical/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Movies + Film,Performance,Theatre,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T035900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230518T180746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180752Z
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SUMMARY:Duke Robillard at Club 321
DESCRIPTION:Club 321 featuring the Duke Robillard Quartet \nThursday\, May 18\nDoors: 6:15pm — Show: 7:00pm \nAges 21+ / Presented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio\nTickets: $18 Advance | $20 Door \nCocktails\, mocktails\, coffee\, and more! PLUS! Beer tastings from Redemption Rock Brewing Co.\, and an artwork display presented by Juniper Rag! \n  \nRhode Island-based Duke Robillard has carved out one of blues' most illustrious legacies\, while also trodding some lofty related territories as a guitarist\, vocalist\, songwriter\, bandleader\, studio sideman\, producer\, label operator and educator. \nIn 1967\, he founded the band\, "Roomful Of Blues\," with pianist Al Copley in Westerly\, R.I.  Considered the prototypical jump blues band\, "Roomful" became a legend in New England and beyond\, as did Duke himself. \nKnown for his mastery of the guitar style of T-Bone Walker\, Robillard's musical breadth was also impressive–from swing\, standards and ballads to rockers\, gutbucket Chicago blues and rockabilly.  By the time Duke left "Roomful"after a dozen years to pursue a solo career\, he was firmly established in the upper echelon of contemporary blues guitarists. \nDuke's resume is decorated with Grammy nominations\, Handy Awards\, and Blues Music Awards\, and other honors for his artistry\, recordings and productions within the United States and internationally. Learn more about Duke Robillard. \n  \n  \nMechanics Hall gratefully acknowledges support from the following Club 321 partners & sponsors \n90.5 FM WICN\nCountry Bank\nCornerstone Bank\nJuniper Rag\nP.S. Event Rentals\nRedemption Rock Brewing Co.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/duke-robillard-at-club-321/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Food + Drink,Music,Nightlife,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T035900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230518T180735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180741Z
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SUMMARY:Eternals Lions Dance
DESCRIPTION:The Eternals lion dance team was established in March of 2022. It celebrates a centuries old tradition that consists of intricate acrobatic moves to make the lion look big\, so it is able to chase away evil spirits and make way for good luck all year through. The incredibly popular Eternals lion dance team has performed for Boston Mayor Michelle Wu\, Governors Maura Healy and Charlie Baker\, Mayor Joseph Petty\, and many more. \n  \nSaxe Room
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/eternals-lions-dance/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Performance,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T035900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230518T180714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180723Z
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SUMMARY:The Marvelous Party
DESCRIPTION:THT Rep presents The Marvelous Party\nInspired by Noël Coward \nDirected by Livy Scanlon\nMusical Director\, Jenny Griffin \nEqual parts party and performance\, this tea-spilling night at the BrickBox will feature pop up performances of Noël Coward’s humorous poem\, “I Went To A Marvelous Party”\, together with popular numbers from the musical theatre canon and beyond. See and be seen at the event of the season! From tuxes to t-shirts\, dress code is come as you are. \nApprox 90 Mins.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-marvelous-party/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T035900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230518T180703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180711Z
UID:10452-1683417600-1683518340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Champions of Magic: The Worldwide Wonders Tour
DESCRIPTION:Break away from the screen and experience live entertainment like never before with Champions of Magic\, an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects. \n\nThey’ve sold out shows across the globe\, been featured on every major US TV network and racked up over 50 million views online… but you haven’t seen magic until you’ve seen it live! The Champions of Magic cast present incredible interactive magic\, a daring escape from Houdini’s water torture cell\, a mind-blowing prediction that has to be seen to be believed\, levitation high above the stage and a finale beyond explanation. The show happens all around the theatre and features spectacular illusions that can’t be seen anywhere else. \nDon’t miss this unbelievable show to entertain the entire family and see why fans return to see one of the world’s biggest touring illusion shows time and time again. \nTickets range from $39 to $69 depending on seat location and performance. Please contact the box office at 877.571.7469 for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/champions-of-magic-the-worldwide-wonders-tour/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T035900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230518T180746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180749Z
UID:10839-1683244800-1683345540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Worcester Chamber Music Society - Music on Main
DESCRIPTION:Palestinian musicians Rami Abu Olaya\, ney; Ghassan Sawalhi\, tabla/oud; and American Elizabeth Jaesoon Cook\, cello\, join Neighborhood Strings for an engaging exploration of Arabic music and culture. This one-hour concert is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. \nAt the JMAC Popup\n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcester-chamber-music-society-music-on-main/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Performance,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T235900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230518T180049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180053Z
UID:6880-1683158400-1683244740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Music Worcester Presents: Dance Theatre of Harlem | The Hazel Scott Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to Worcester's Hanover Theatre with "The Hazel Scott Ballet Project\," a brand new work co-commissioned by Music Worcester that celebrates the life and legacy of jazz legend Hazel Scott.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/music-worcester-presents-dance-theatre-of-harlem-the-hazel-scott-ballet/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Performance,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T235900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230518T180049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180054Z
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SUMMARY:Music Worcester Presents: The Worcester Chorus | Ellington Sacred Soncert
DESCRIPTION:The Worcester Chorus\, directed by Chris Shepard\, returns to the stage at historic Mechanics Hall for a very special performance of Duke Ellington's Sacred Concert with a big band ensemble.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/music-worcester-presents-the-worcester-chorus-ellington-sacred-soncert/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T035900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230522T152957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T152957Z
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SUMMARY:"A Walk in the Woo" - Worcester's 2022 Rain Poets Read
DESCRIPTION:The Worcester County Poetry Association is pleased to organize this reading of Worcester's 2022 Rain Poets. For two years now\, the WCPA has selected the poems of thirteen different Worcester-area poets to paint around the city using hydrophobic paint – that's right\, these poems only show up when the concrete around them is wet\, hence the Rain Poets. These poems will come to speak this April 23\, given voice by their poets. We hope you'll join us and consider submitting a poem for this year's project! \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/a-walk-in-the-woo-worcesters-2022-rain-poets-read/
CATEGORIES:Art,Performance,Readings + Talks,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T235900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230518T180049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180054Z
UID:7847-1682208000-1682294340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Worcester Chamber Music Society: Swept Away - Mechanics Hall
DESCRIPTION:Swept Away\nSunday\, April 23 | Mechanics Hall\, Worcester @4 PM\nin-person and virtual options \nEvoking wind\, mystery\, and movement\, with liquid lines by both harp and piano\, works by Takemitsu\, Caplet\, and Fauré\, will sweep you away at our last Main Stage concert of the season. \nProgram\nToru Takemitsu And Then I Knew ‘Twas Wind  \nAndré Caplet Conte Fantastique [Mask of the Red Death]  \nGabriel Fauré Piano Quintet No. 1 in D minor \nWith guests Noriko Futagami\, viola; and Franziska Huhn\, harp \nTickets:\nAdults $38\, Seniors $32\, Students $10\, EBT/WIC $5\, Youth 17 and under free\nFor EBT/WIC tickets\, call the office at 508-978-8624 to order \nThis concert will also be performed  Friday April 21 | Fitchburg Art Museum @7:30 PM
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcester-chamber-music-society-swept-away-mechanics-hall/
CATEGORIES:Events,Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T035900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230518T180725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180731Z
UID:10644-1681516800-1681703940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:"SURVIVORS"
DESCRIPTION:Crafted from the testimonies of ten Rochester\, NY based Holocaust survivors\, this play puts a human face on this horrific time in history. "Survivors" is a cautionary tale on the risks of normalized hate. This inspirational and uplifting play ensures that the voices of Holocaust survivors will never be silenced. \n"Survivors" weaves the shocking and inspirational stories of Holocaust survivors: Eva Abrams\, Erich Arndt\, Arthur Herz\, Ellen Lewinsky\, Rosemarie Molser\, Henry Silberstern\, Helen Przysuskier\, Evie Schuerman\, Kurt Weinbach\, and Carl Voldman. \n“Survivors\,” by Wendy Kout\, is suitable for grade eight through adult audiences. This play about the past is both a warning and a wake-up call for the present and the future. Never forget! Never again! Never is now!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/survivors/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T035900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180607Z
UID:8872-1681358400-1681444740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:The Moth Mainstage
DESCRIPTION:April 13th 2023\, 7:30 pm \nIn its 20-year history\, The Moth has presented more than 20 thousand stories\, told live and without notes\, by people from all walks of life to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. \nPEABODY AWARD-WINNING \nRecommended for ages 13+. Some stories may contain explicit language or material. Parental guidance is advised. \nHailed as “New York’s hottest and hippest literary ticket” by The Wall Street Journal\, The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. In its 20-year history\, The Moth has presented more than 20 thousand stories\, told live and without notes\, by people from all walks of life to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. The “Moth Podcast” is downloaded more than 44 million times a year\, and Peabody Award-winning “The Moth Radio Hour” airs weekly on more than 450 public radio stations nationwide.    Beyond theater\, The Moth Mainstage is a community where entertainment and enlightenment merge. Each Moth Mainstage features simple\, old-fashioned storytelling by wildly divergent raconteurs who develop and shape their stories with The Moth’s directors. The Moth is true stories\, told live and without notes\, celebrating the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience\, and to satisfy a vital human need for connection. It seeks to present recognized storytellers among established and emerging writers\, performers and artists\, and to encourage storytelling among communities whose stories often go unheard. \nTickets are $47. Contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-moth-mainstage/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T035900
DTSTAMP:20260503T193444
CREATED:20230518T180643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180647Z
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SUMMARY:Club 321 featuring Will Dailey
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 6\, 2023\nDoors: 6:15pm\nShow: 7:00pm \nAges 21+\nPresented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio\n  \nJoin us for an evening of Club 321 featuring acclaimed independent recording and performing artist\, Will Dailey. \nWill's sound has been described as 'having a rich vintage vibe while having a firm appreciation of AM rock\, pop and big hooks.' His latest album\, National Throat\, has been met with high praise\, over 8 million plays on Spotify\, and top 20 on Billboard Heat Seeker chart. National Throat won Album of the Year in the Boston Music Awards\, New England Music Awards\, and Improper Boston Magazine. \nDailey\, a three-time winner of the Boston Music Award for Best Singer/Songwriter and two time winner for Male Vocalist\, also won Artist of the Year in 2014. Will has toured all around the world and has shared stages with many notable artists including Eddie Vedder\, Neil Young\, Willie Nelson\, Dave Matthews\, and John Mellencamp. \nLearn more about Will Dailey \n\nAbout Club 321\nClub 321 is a partnership between the Mechanics Hall Modern Mechanics Guild and WICN to present contemporary sounds for adult audiences. \nTickets 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.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/club-321-featuring-will-dailey/
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightlife,Performance
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SUMMARY:Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers Spring 2023 Concert
DESCRIPTION:Mechanics Hall presents: Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers Spring 2023 Concert\n'Cover Me in Sunshine' \nSunday\, April 2\, 2023\nConcert: 4:00pm — Doors: 3:30pm \nMany Voices is the anchor youth program at Mechanics Hall\, a recognition that Worcester's children are the heart and soul of our richly multicultural city! The chorus is composed of 5th and 6th graders from every Worcester neighborhood\, and gives children from all backgrounds the opportunity to practice and perform at Mechanics Hall — their own "home" concert hall! \nPlease join us for their Spring 2023 'Cover Me in Sunshine' Concert! \nThe Program\n♪  Think of Me\, Forget Me Not\n♪  Unstoppable\n♪  Lift Me Up\n♪  Vivir Mi Vida\n♪  Cover Me In Sunshine /It's A Beautiful Day\n♪  Top of the World (from Lyle Lyle Crocodile) \n  \nMechanics Hall gratefully acknowledges the following funders for their generous support of MVYS:\nThe George F. & Sybil H. Fuller Foundation\nThe Hanover Insurance Group Foundation\nWorcester Arts Council\nThe Schwartz Foundation\nAvidia Bank
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/many-voices-mechanics-hall-youth-singers-spring-2023-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants
DESCRIPTION:Join The United States Air Force Band’s Concert Band & Singing Sergeants on their tour of the Northeast! \nFREE ADMISSION\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED \n  \nThe United States Air Force Band is the premier musical organization of the U.S. Air Force. The excellence demonstrated by the Band's active-duty musicians reflects the excellence carried out by Airmen stationed around the globe. Each member is proud to represent all Airmen whose selfless service and sacrifices ensure the freedoms enjoyed by citizens of the United States of America. Since its formation in 1941\, this world-class organization has inspired billions of listeners through its exhilarating music\, engaging programs\, and masterful recordings. \nThrough world-class musical presentations and ceremonies\, The U.S. Air Force Band helps create bonds between the United States and the worldwide community. Using music to bridge language\, cultural\, societal\, and socio-economic differences\, the Band's performances advance international relationships and inspire positive and long-lasting impressions of the U.S. Air Force and the United States of America. \nThe excellence demonstrated by the Band's active-duty musicians reflects the excellence carried out 24 hours a day by Airmen stationed around the globe. These professionals are proud to represent all Airmen\, whose selfless service and sacrifices ensure the freedoms we enjoy as American citizens.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-united-states-air-force-band-and-singing-sergeants/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Tours,Worcester
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag Concert: Rory Stuart
DESCRIPTION:Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN present Brown Bag Concert featuring Rory Stuart \nWednesday\, March 29th at Noon\nFREE ADMISSION — No Registration Required!\n  \nRory Stuart is a critically acclaimed jazz guitarist and composer based in New York. Since 1982\, he has performed as sideman or leader in groups that included artists George Garzone\, Jaleel Shaw\, Robert Glasper\, Becca Stevens\, Anthony Cox\, Reggie Workman\, Francois Moutin\, Matt Penman\, Brandon Owens\, Chris Tordini\, John Lockwood\, Doug Weiss\, Calvin Hill\, Chip Jackson\, Keith Copeland\, John Riley\, Dan Weiss\, Ari Hoenig\, Dafnis Prieto and Obed Calvaire. \nRory also teaches at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York\, where he designed and teaches the Advanced Rhythm Curriculum. \n  \nMechanics Hall gratefully acknowledges the following Brown Bag Series partners and sponsors \n90.5 FM WICN\nThe Fred Harris Daniels Foundation\nMassachusetts Cultural Council\n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/brown-bag-concert-rory-stuart/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Music,Performance
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