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SUMMARY:Club 321 featuring Session Americana
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 16\, 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 Boston-based folk/rock band collective\, Session Americana. \nSession 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. \nThey 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. \nLearn more about Session Americana \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-session-americana/
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightlife,Performance
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SUMMARY:Music Lives 365 LIVE - WinterSongs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHosted 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.  \nThe show is free and open to the public\, though a suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.\nNo ticket or reservation is needed. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30pm. \nThe 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. \nDisclaimer: 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.  \n#PopUpJMAC #JMACWorcester #MakeArtEverywhere #WorcesterCulturalCoalition
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/music-lives-365-live-wintersongs/
CATEGORIES:Art,Food + Drink,Free,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230312T045900
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SUMMARY:Masterworks concert: Music of the Three B's
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThe 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. \n  \nTickets 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.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/masterworks-concert-music-of-the-three-bs/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T045900
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SUMMARY:Paddington Gets in a Jam!
DESCRIPTION:March 10th 2023\, 6:30 pm \nMember on sale 1/10 at 10am\nPublic on sale 1/13 at 10am \n55 minutes \nWatch Paddington\, the famous\, accident prone bear\, as he takes to the stage in this fun filled comedy. \nPaddington is making his favorite marmalade jam with the help of the Brown’s housekeeper Mrs. Bird\, but they run out of sugar\, so Paddington heads next door to borrow some from Mr. Curry. The usually grumpy Mr. Curry is even more short tempered than ever as he prepares for a visit from his great aunt who is a stickler for tidiness. Paddington\, feeling sorry for Mr. Curry\, volunteers to help him with his chores. Unfortunately for Paddington his good intentions end up leading to chaos\, as one by one each of his jobs starts to have an unexpected outcome! \nWill Paddington be able to fix everything before Mr. Curry and his great aunt arrive home? \nAbout Paddington\nFor over 60 years\, British-born writer Michael Bond has delighted children and families all over the world with his stories about Paddington\, the bear from Darkest Peru\, famous for his love of marmalade. Paddington is popular with both children and adults who feel a deep affection and warmth towards him. Charm and humor are the keys to the enduring love for the Paddington series. Paddington’s adventures have been adapted several times for television\, with his debut onto the Big Screen in 2014. A further film\, Paddington 2\, followed in 2017 and a third film in the works. The movies were produced by StudioCanal\, part of the international content and media group Vivendi. A new Paddington TV series\, also from StudioCanal\, launched on Nickelodeon in 2020. \nTickets are $26\, $36 and $75 depending on seat location. Contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/paddington-gets-in-a-jam/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Performance,Theatre,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T045900
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SUMMARY:The Stories of Hansel & Gretel and Peter & the Wolf
DESCRIPTION:Our annual family concert has become a beloved Worcester tradition. This year we bring the music to life through dance. The Hanover Theatre Conservatory Youth Ballet Company joins Worcester Chamber Music Society musicians on stage for the stories of Hansel & Gretel and Peter & the Wolf. Music and dance are woven together for an enhanced arts experience for the entire family. \nNeighborhood Strings\, WCMS’s inner-city strings program for at-risk youth\, will open the concert. \nWhat to expect:\n• A fun concert for the entire family\n• A free concert\, reservations are required\n• Multidisciplinary event with music and dance\n• Meet and greet the musicians and dancers on stage following the performance \nTickets are free. Advance reservations required.\nPlease contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-stories-of-hansel-gretel-and-peter-the-wolf/
CATEGORIES:Kid-friendly,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T235900
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SUMMARY:Worcester Chamber Music Society: Annual Free Family Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Stories of Hansel & Gretel and Peter & the Wolf — a free family concert \nSunday\, March 5 | The Hanover Theater @3:00 PM\nPresented 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 \nWCMS’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. \nProgram\nLarry Bell Hansel and Gretel\nSergei Prokofiev Peter and the Wolf \nWith guests:\nOrlando Cela\, conductor\nDenise Plaza-Martin\, oboe\nBill Kirkley\, clarinet\nJensen Ling\, bassoon\nKevin Owen\, French horn\nRobert Schulz and Aaron Trant\, percussion \nFree tickets will be available through the Hanover Theater box office beginning Jan 1\, 2023; reservations required
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcester-chamber-music-society-annual-free-family-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Theatre,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T045900
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SUMMARY:Irish Music with Dublin Down
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nSaxe Room
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/irish-music-with-dublin-down/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T045900
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SUMMARY:The Seagull presented by THTC Youth Acting Company
DESCRIPTION:February 24th 2023\, 7:00 pm\nFebruary 25th 2023\, 7:00 pm\nFebruary 26th 2023\, 2:00 pm \n  \nExperience Livy Scanlon’s 75-minute adaptation of Chekhov’s The Seagull\, presented by The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s Youth Acting Company (YAC). In a letter dated 1895\, Anton Chekhov wrote\, “Believe it or not\, my friend\, I’m writing a play! It’s a comedy: three female roles\, six male\, four acts\, a great deal of conversation about literature\, very little action and ten tons of love.” The result of his efforts was The Seagull\, a slice-of-life portrait set on a modest estate in the Russian countryside at the turn of the century. The story focuses on the romantic and artistic conflicts between the young poet Constantine\, the ingenue Nina\, the fading actress Arkadina and the middlebrow story writer Boris Trigorin. Ultimately\, each of Chekhov’s motley cast of characters seeks fulfillment and\, in doing so\, delivers a humorous albeit bittersweet satire\, poking fun at human folly. \nThese performances will be held in The Brickbox Theater at 20 Franklin Street\, Worcester. \nTickets are $20. Seating is general admission. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-seagull-presented-by-thtc-youth-acting-company/
CATEGORIES:Art,Family-friendly,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T045900
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SUMMARY:Club 321 featuring Mafalda Minnozzi with Paul Ricci: eMPathia Jazz Duo
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 23\, 2023\nDoors: 6:15pm\nShow: 7:00pm \nAges 21+\nPresented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio\n  \nJoin us for a wonderful Club 321 evening featuring Mafalda Minnozzi with Paul Ricci: eMPathia Jazz Duo. \nWith 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. \nBorn 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." \nLearn more about Mafalda Minnozzi\nLearn more about Paul Ricci \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-mafalda-minnozzi-with-paul-ricci-empathia-jazz-duo/
CATEGORIES:Music,Nightlife,Performance
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SUMMARY:Giuliano & The Band Plays Loud with Colt and the Coyotes
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/giuliano-the-band-plays-loud-with-colt-and-the-coyotes/
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,LGBTQ,Music,Nightlife,Performance,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T045900
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SUMMARY:Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTickets 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. \nGroups of 10 or more: Book your group early and save money!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/almost-queen-a-tribute-to-queen/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Tours,Worcester
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T235900
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SUMMARY:Music Worcester Presents: Handel + Haydn Society
DESCRIPTION:Boston’s Grammy-winning Handel and Haydn Society chamber orchestra returns to our season at historic Mechanics Hall to perform Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. \nPROGRAM \nBach Brandenburg Concertos
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/music-worcester-presents-handel-haydn-society/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T235900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180059Z
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SUMMARY:Worcester Chamber Music Society Spotlight Concert: Randall Hodgkinson
DESCRIPTION:Spotlight Concert\nRandall Hodgkinson\, piano \nWednesday\, February 15 | Jean McDonough Arts Center BrickBox @7:30 PM \nProgram\nJohann Sebastian Bach  The Goldberg Variations\, BWV 998  \nFrédéric Chopin Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor\, Op. 58   \nTickets:\nAdults $35-$38\, Students $10\, EBT/WIC $5\, Youth 17 and under free\nFor EBT/WIC tickets\, call the office at 508-978-8624 to order
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcester-chamber-music-society-spotlight-concert-randall-hodgkinson/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T045900
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CREATED:20230518T180634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180637Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Break
DESCRIPTION:Curious about graffiti art or breakdancing? Mark Thomas\, along with his group of instructors\, will provide you with a non-judgmental space to express yourself creatively as you learn the history \n  \nand fundamentals of these two elements of Hip-Hop. There will also be a showcase during these workshops to highlight the over ten years experience and talents of the instructors. \nAges 12-17  \nThis program is sponsored by the Library Initiative for Teens and Tweens \n  \nNo Registration Required
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/intro-to-break/
CATEGORIES:Art,BIPOC,Dance,Free,Performance,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T235900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180218Z
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SUMMARY:Matt Fraser America's Top Psychic Medium
DESCRIPTION:Matt Fraser is America’s Top Psychic Medium and star of the hit television series on E! Entertainment. \nHis sold-out live events\, television appearances\, and spiritual teachings have allowed him to bring healing\, hope & laughter to a global audience of fans and followers from all around the world. From heartfelt emotional readings to stunning revelations\, Matt Fraser has audiences on the edge of their seats with his outrageous personality and unique approach to mediumship. \nHis readings lead guests through a rollercoaster of emotions from laughing to crying\, turning skeptics into believers with stunning details. His dynamic readings frequently include names\, dates\, and locations he couldn’t possibly know\, only adding to his long-established reputation. Matt’s uncanny abilities and extreme accuracy have allowed him to reach millions world-wide from A-list celebrities and influencers to everyday people looking to get in touch with those they have lost. \n\nThe bestselling author of When Heaven Calls and a psychic phenomenon\, Matt has caught the attention of major media outlets across the nation including the New York\nTimes\, People magazine\, and CBS Radio. He has also been a sought-after guest on popular TV shows such as The Real Housewives\, Botched\, The Doctors\, and many more. \nTickets are $39\, $49\, $59\, and $69 depending on seat location with limited M&G or V.I.P. merchandise packages also available. Contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/matt-fraser-americas-top-psychic-medium/
CATEGORIES:Events,Movies + Film,Nightlife,Performance,Readings + Talks,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T045900
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CREATED:20230518T180634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180639Z
UID:9280-1673931600-1674017940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Graffiti 101
DESCRIPTION:Curious about graffiti art or breakdancing? Mark Thomas\, along with his group of instructors\, will provide you with a non-judgmental space to express yourself creatively as you learn the history \nand fundamentals of these two elements of Hip-Hop. There will also be a showcase during these workshops to highlight the over ten years experience and talents of the instructors. \n  \nAges 12-17.  \nThis program is sponsored by the Library Initiative for Teens and Tweens \nNo Registration Required
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/graffiti-101/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Free,Performance,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T035900
DTSTAMP:20260510T155754
CREATED:20230518T180652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180655Z
UID:9716-1673845200-1685505540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Conservatory Winter/Spring Semester
DESCRIPTION:Winter/spring 2023 classes are now open for registration! \nRegister 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. \nCall us anytime at 508.471.1795 for more information about registration.\nNote: Most full year dance classes can be joined mid-year with prorated tuition. Please call for more information. \n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/conservatory-winter-spring-semester/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Sports + Recreation,Theatre,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T235900
DTSTAMP:20260510T155754
CREATED:20230518T180215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180220Z
UID:8149-1673740800-1673827140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Worcester Shen Yun Dance Shows at HanoverTheatre(PreSale Oct.)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nShen 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. \nChoose your best seats during the Pre-Sale time by using the code "sy23" until Oct.20th on the official website below: \nWebsite: https://www.ShenYun.com/Worcester \n“Extraordinary experience!”– Cate Blanchett\, Academy Award-winning actress
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcester-shen-yun-dance-shows-at-hanovertheatrepresale-oct-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,Events,Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T045900
DTSTAMP:20260510T155754
CREATED:20230518T180537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180537Z
UID:8595-1672981200-1673153940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Tony Award Winner Kelli O'Hara
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of Broadway's most celebrated leading ladies in concert. \nBroadway 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. \nAbout Kelli O’Hara\nKelli 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. \nKelli 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. \nOther 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. \nOther 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. \nIn 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. \nTickets 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.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/tony-award-winner-kelli-ohara/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T045900
DTSTAMP:20260510T155754
CREATED:20230518T180547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180553Z
UID:8765-1672894800-1672981140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Get the Led Out
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nFrom the bombastic and epic\, to the folky and mystical\, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have\ncaptured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage.\nThe Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led\nZeppelin live\, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their\ndisposal\, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that\nZeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO\ndelivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents\, GTLO brings what the\naudience wants…a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest\, heart-thumping intensity. \nA GTLO concert mimics the “light and shade” that are the embodiment of “The Mighty Zep.”\nWhether it’s the passion and fury with which they deliver the blues-soaked\, groove-driven rock\nanthems\, it’s their attention to detail and nuance that makes a Get The Led Out performance a\ntruly awe-inspiring event!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/get-the-led-out-2/
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221230T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T045900
DTSTAMP:20260510T155754
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180610Z
UID:8918-1672376400-1672462740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Comedian Bob Marley | Third Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of laughter with comedian Bob Marley\, one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. A Maine native\, Marley uses material from his own life story and observations for his high-energy routines\, which he has performed throughout the United States\, Canada\, Europe Kuwait\, and Iraq. Featured regularly on Sirius XM radio\, and winner of their Super Bowl of Comedy\, Marley has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. Marley has appeared in over 100 TV shows\, including The Late Show with David Letterman\, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, Late Night with Conan O’Brien\, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson\, and Comedy Central\, among others.  He also co-starred in the film “The Boondock Saints” in the role of Detective Greenly.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/comedian-bob-marley-third-show/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Nightlife,Performance,Tours,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221230T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T045900
DTSTAMP:20260510T155754
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180610Z
UID:8928-1672376400-1672462740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Comedian Bob Marley | Second Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of laughter with comedian Bob Marley\, one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. A Maine native\, Marley uses material from his own life story and observations for his high-energy routines\, which he has performed throughout the United States\, Canada\, Europe Kuwait\, and Iraq. Featured regularly on Sirius XM radio\, and winner of their Super Bowl of Comedy\, Marley has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. Marley has appeared in over 100 TV shows\, including The Late Show with David Letterman\, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, Late Night with Conan O’Brien\, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson\, and Comedy Central\, among others.  He also co-starred in the film “The Boondock Saints” in the role of Detective Greenly.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/comedian-bob-marley-second-show/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Nightlife,Performance,Tours,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221229T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221229T235900
DTSTAMP:20260510T155754
CREATED:20230518T180057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180100Z
UID:6940-1672272000-1672358340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Hip Hop Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:A holiday mash-up for the whole family\, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns to the stage for its seventh season on tour. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber\, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic\, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovksy’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event. The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers\, a DJ\, a violinist\, and MC Kurtis Blow\, one of hip hop’s founding fathers\, who opens the show with a short set. \nJust like the original\, in The Hip Hop Nutcracker\, Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice\, visiting the land of sweets and learning the lessons of the holiday season. Innovative digital graffiti and visuals transform the landscape of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story from traditional 19th Century Germany to the vibrant\, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary New York City. \nGrab your family and friends and let the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take you on a journey that celebrates love\, community and the magic of the holiday season.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/hip-hop-nutcracker/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Events,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221228T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221229T045900
DTSTAMP:20260510T155754
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180611Z
UID:8933-1672203600-1672289940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Comedian Bob Marley | First Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of laughter with comedian Bob Marley\, one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. A Maine native\, Marley uses material from his own life story and observations for his high-energy routines\, which he has performed throughout the United States\, Canada\, Europe Kuwait\, and Iraq. Featured regularly on Sirius XM radio\, and winner of their Super Bowl of Comedy\, Marley has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. Marley has appeared in over 100 TV shows\, including The Late Show with David Letterman\, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, Late Night with Conan O’Brien\, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson\, and Comedy Central\, among others.  He also co-starred in the film “The Boondock Saints” in the role of Detective Greenly.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/comedian-bob-marley-first-show/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Nightlife,Performance,Tours,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T045900
DTSTAMP:20260510T155754
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180611Z
UID:8938-1671598800-1671685140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Cara Brindisi: The Snow Globe Tour
DESCRIPTION: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.\n  \nAbout Cara Brindisi:\nDescribed 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.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/cara-brindisi-the-snow-globe-tour/
CATEGORIES:Community,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T045900
DTSTAMP:20260510T155754
CREATED:20230518T180519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180522Z
UID:8439-1671253200-1671339540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Annual Family Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Gold Concert Sponsor Workers Credit Union. \nWYO'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.  \nJoin 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!). \nThe 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! \nBalcony Tickets: Adults/Seniors $24 – $26\, Children $10\nFloor Dinner Table Seating: Adults/Seniors $70\, Children $30 \nThe Annual Family Holiday Concert is proudly sponsored by Workers Credit Union.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/annual-family-holiday-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221223T235900
DTSTAMP:20260510T155754
CREATED:20230518T180057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180101Z
UID:6865-1671235200-1671839940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holiday season with New England’s largest production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. \nYou know the story and love the message\, but you’ll never see another Christmas Carol like this! \nAdapted by the president and CEO Troy Siebels and featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ\, our annual production returns to the main stage with timeless music\, colorful costumes and spectacular lighting and scenery. New and returning cast members tell the tale of curmudgeonly miser\, Ebenezer Scrooge\, who is visited by the Spirits of Christmases Past\, Present and Yet To Come. \nThe show is refined and revised each year to feature more magic than ever before\, with an array of spectacles from smoke and fog to spectacular flying stunts. \nTickets are $28\, $48 and $58 depending on seat location. Discounts are available for Broadway subscribers. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/a-christmas-carol/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family-friendly,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T045900
DTSTAMP:20260510T155754
CREATED:20230518T180519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180520Z
UID:8407-1671166800-1671253140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Opening Reception of Saffron Notes: Paintings of South Asian Women. A Solo Exhibition by Piya Samant
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the opening reception of Saffron Notes. An exhibition featuring featuring oil paintings of South Asian women by visual artist Piya Samant. There will be refreshments\, and a cash bar. This event is free and open to the public. This project is funded by a Worcester Arts Council and Mass Cultural Council grant. #wacfunded \nExhibition runs : December 7 – 21\, 2022. \nThe 'Saffron Notes' Story \nFor centuries\, western artists have celebrated women by portraying them as beautiful\, powerful\, and sometimes as nobility. Few parallels exist for South Asian women because we often think of them as playing their assigned roles in society. They have been captured as doting mothers\, loyal wives\, goddesses in temples\, and homemakers performing chores. Seldom does the art world see them as a muse and capture their beauty for who they are\, independent of their role in society. \nThis collection attempts to portray South Asian women in their ephemeral moments of solitude\, beauty\, and thoughts of self-worth\, free from societal burdens. — Piya Samant \nLet’s Connect: Instagram: @art.by.piyali\nFacebook: @artbypiyali | TikTok: @piyasamant | Website: https://www.artbypiyali.com/ \nArtist Bio: Born and raised in India\, Piya Samant now lives and paints in the awe-inspiring New England region\, USA. After pursuing a career in Technology\, she picked up the brush again in 2014 and commenced her full-time art practice.  Piya’s paintings are characterized by colorful\, light-filled canvases in a painterly style. Her work is exhibited in museums and galleries across USA. As a self-taught artist\, Piya has learned art techniques by observing artworks of Master artists. She is represented by PXPContemporary and ArtsPlus galleries. \nIn 2022\, Piya received a WCC/ Mass Cultural State grant to further her painting endeavors. \n​​​​​​​​​​​​Artist Statement: 'Beauty is fleeting and my desire to capture the beauty of life (be it human\, flora or fauna) is irresistable. I connect with people's body language more than their words. Through painting I attempt to immortalize the beauty of my subjects in their entirety; not just their face and body but also their character. Floral stilllifes are a delight to paint because I am able to project emotions onto unsuspecting flowers through the play of light and strategically placed brushstrokes.'
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/opening-reception-of-saffron-notes-paintings-of-south-asian-women-a-solo-exhibition-by-piya-samant/
CATEGORIES:Art,BIPOC,Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,Nightlife,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Theatre,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T045900
DTSTAMP:20260510T155754
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180611Z
UID:8943-1670994000-1671080340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Christmas at Mechanics Hall Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with Christmas sounds from around the world and across centuries! \nChristmas 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. \nPerformers 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. \nThis free noontime concert is presented by Mechanics Hall and the Worcester chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/christmas-at-mechanics-hall-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T045900
DTSTAMP:20260510T155754
CREATED:20230518T180507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180514Z
UID:8283-1670821200-1670907540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:WGBH presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O'Donovan
DESCRIPTION:Now celebrating two decades of holiday performances. \nApproximately 2 hrs including intermission. \nBrian O’Donovan’s A Celtic Sojourn has entertained and enlightened radio audiences since 1986. The Christmas-time live version of the show draws on Celtic\, Pagan\, and Christian traditions to celebrate the music of the season. A Christmas Celtic Sojourn reflects the compelling and diverse offerings of the weekly national radio program plus the excitement of a live show featuring the Celtic world’s best performers. The 2022 iteration of the show promises once again to be one of the chestnuts of the region’s Christmas offerings. \nBrian O’Donovan returns as host and producer. Also produced and directed by Jenna Worden with Music Direction by Seamus Egan and Maeve Gilchrist\, and Dance Direction by Ashley Smith-Wallace. \nTickets are $48\, $58 and $68 depending on seat location. Contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/wgbh-presents-a-christmas-celtic-sojourn-with-brian-odonovan/
CATEGORIES:Events,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Towns,Worcester
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