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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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SUMMARY:Whole Kids 2023
DESCRIPTION:The event will take placce at the Worcester Common\, 455 Main Street\, Worcester on Saturday\, May 20th\, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. (Rain Dates is Sunday\, May 21st from 11:00am to 4:00pm)
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/whole-kids-2023/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Seasonal + Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T045900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050132
CREATED:20230518T180714Z
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SUMMARY:Beer Dinner with Redemption Rock Brewing at The Worcester Beer Garden
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mass Beer Week with a 5 course dinner at Worcester Beer Garden\, featuring beers from Redemption Rock Brewing! \nCheck out the amazing menu the talented chefs at Worcester Beer Garden have put together\, and get your tickets quickly because seats are limited! \nApéritif:\nLocal East Coast Oysters: Fresh shucked oysters with cocktail and meunière sauces. Paired with Blackstone Dry Irish Stout. \nAppetizer:\nSweet and Sour Kung Pao Shrimp: Lightly breaded and fried shrimp\, carrots\, scallions\, and cashews tossed in sweet and sour kung pao sauce with steamed rice. Paired with Making Spirits Bright Gin-Spired Sour Ale \nGame Course:\nSeared Duck Breast: Farm raised duck breast seared and roasted with chipotle blackberry sauce\, Israeli couscous\, raisins\, and pine nuts. Paired with Good Hang: Triumph Pale Ale. \nEntrée:\nBeef Tenderloin: Blackened tenderloin steak with smoked pork belly\, gorgonzola\, and smoked tomato chutney. Paired with War Castle New England IPA. \nDessert:\nChocolate Truffle Trio: Chocolate coffee ganache rolled in powder sugar\, pistachios\, and espresso powder. Paired with Valley Winter Ale Imperial Smoked Porter.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/beer-dinner-with-redemption-rock-brewing-at-the-worcester-beer-garden/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Nightlife,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T045900
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Cocktail Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us February 14th at 6:00 PM and Eat Your Heart Out with a special someone for Valentine's Day. \nTicket includes 4 courses + 4 cocktail pairings for 2 people. \n**Please select your third course preference by choosing one of the following ticket options** \nPlease email b.ames@themercantileworcester.com if you have any seating requests or questions!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/valentines-day-cocktail-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Nightlife,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T045900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050132
CREATED:20230518T180652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180656Z
UID:9757-1676332800-1676437140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION: CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS STAMP UNVEILING/FREDERICK DOUGLASS COMMUNAL READING
DESCRIPTION:BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION:  THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE WILL UNVEIL CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS STAMP AND IT WILL BE DEDICATED TO THE NON PROFIT – THE VILLAGE –  A BLACK MOTHER/DAUGHTER TEAM THAT RUNS THE CULTURAL AND HEALING CENTER – \nREADING OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS'S SPEECH – 'WHAT IS THE 4TH OF JULY TO THE SLAVE?' \nDISCUSSION AFTER THE READING LED BY ROBERT JONES -T. LEE ASSOCIATES – USE OF LAW AND ORDER\, AGANIST FREE BLACKS\, (IMPACT AND CONSEQUENCES)\, AFTER EMANCIPATION – VESTIGES\, IMPACT\, AND CONTINUED LEGACY TODAY  \n​ \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/black-history-month-celebration-congressman-john-lewis-stamp-unveiling-frederick-douglass-communal-reading/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T045900
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SUMMARY:New Years Eve @ The Mercantile
DESCRIPTION:Join us for NYE! Complimentary champagne toast at midnight to ring in the new year + elevated food specials! \nVisit our website to view food specials! \nFREE ENTRY.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/new-years-eve-the-mercantile/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Free,Nightlife,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T045900
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SUMMARY:The Best Little Drag Brunch in Worcester (21+)
DESCRIPTION:Start off the New Year's festivities right with Worcester's newest and best little drag brunch at the Worcester Beer Garden. It will be an experience unlike any other!  \nTicket Sales Ends 12/28! They include an expansive brunch buffet and access to a premium drag show by Robyn Millyonz\, Cortana Wednesday\, and DaishaDore Famouz.  \nDJs from DanceAway Sound will keep the vibes going throughout the event.  \n11 AM Seating – 12 PM Show \n21+ Event  \nOnline Ticket Sales Only- Pay Together\, Sit Together( Limited Seating) \n* Parties must purchase tickets together in order to be seated at the same table. Individual ticket purchasers will be seated according to space availability and might be seated with another party. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-best-little-drag-brunch-in-worcester-21/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,LGBTQ,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221229T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221229T235900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050132
CREATED:20230518T180057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180100Z
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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:20221221T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T045900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050132
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180611Z
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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:20260429T050132
CREATED:20230518T180519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180522Z
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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:20221217T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T045900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050132
CREATED:20230518T180507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180512Z
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SUMMARY:Positively Suzanne Royal Holiday Ball
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an evening where you can dress up\, enjoy fabulous food\, dance to music and celebrate with friends and loved ones. Look no further\, grab your tickets to Positively Suzanne Royal Holiday Ball
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/positively-suzanne-royal-holiday-ball/
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,Food + Drink,Music,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221223T235900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050132
CREATED:20230518T180057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180101Z
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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:20260429T050132
CREATED:20230518T180519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180520Z
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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:20260429T050132
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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:20221213T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T045900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050132
CREATED:20230518T180625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180630Z
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SUMMARY:Gingerbread House Decorating
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us Tuesday\, December 13th\, to decorate gingerbread houses! \nTickets include a gingerbread house\, decorating materials\, and a complimentary beverage of your choosing: Greater Good Gingerbread\, Wormtown Blizzard of 78\, or our featured Peppermint Mocha Expresso Martini!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/gingerbread-house-decorating/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T045900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050133
CREATED:20230518T180615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180619Z
UID:9018-1670907600-1670993940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:S.T.E.A.M. Lab: Geek Out! Ultimate Gingerbread Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Calling all creative architects and designers\, you are invited to participate in this delicious design competition. This S.T.E.A.M. program will be filled with candy and fun! \nAges 12-17. \nNo Registration Required
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/s-t-e-a-m-lab-geek-out-ultimate-gingerbread-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Free,Seasonal + Holiday,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T045900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050133
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T045900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050133
CREATED:20230518T180615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180622Z
UID:9068-1670734800-1670821140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:International Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:International holiday market hosted by the Worcester Regional Food Hub and K Sense Co. sponsored by the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District\, presents a holiday market at the glass tower\, with six food vendors and over 10 craft and artisan vendors. 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/international-christmas-market/
CATEGORIES:Art,BIPOC,Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,LGBTQ,Seasonal + Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T045900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050133
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180612Z
UID:8948-1670734800-1670821140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:The Nutcracker Ballet | Evening Show
DESCRIPTION:No holiday season is complete without the beloved holiday classic\, Tchaikovsky’s The  Nutcracker! For 40 years\, Dance Prism of Concord\, MA has enchanted Worcester audiences–both young and old–with the ballet’s beauty\, joy\, and magic. Whether your first time seeing The Nutcracker\, or your fortieth\, don’t miss this Christmas tradition at Mechanics Hall! \nYoung audience members will be invited to meet a special Nutcracker character after each performance. \n  \nDance Prism\, founded in 1982 by Scott Ranagan and Mary Demaso\, is a classically focused ensemble\, whose mission is to bring the spectrum of ballet into the communities of New England in an accessible form. Its touring schedule regularly includes appearances in such venues as Worcester’s Mechanics Hall\, the Collins Center in Andover\, and the Jackson Arts Center at Bristol Community College in Fall River. The company also provides performances\, lecture demonstrations\, and workshops for a number of private and public schools and retirement communities throughout the region. \nDance Prism is composed of approximately 30 professional dancers and apprentices\, supplemented for larger productions such as The Nutcracker by serious ballet students who audition annually for the company. Dance Prism’s casts include dancers based throughout the northeast region and eastern and western seaboard.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-nutcracker-ballet-evening-show/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T045900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050133
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180612Z
UID:8953-1670734800-1670821140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:The Nutcracker Ballet | Afternoon Show
DESCRIPTION:No holiday season is complete without the beloved holiday classic\, Tchaikovsky’s The  Nutcracker! For 40 years\, Dance Prism of Concord\, MA has enchanted Worcester audiences–both young and old–with the ballet’s beauty\, joy\, and magic. Whether your first time seeing The Nutcracker\, or your fortieth\, don’t miss this Christmas tradition at Mechanics Hall! \nYoung audience members will be invited to meet a special Nutcracker character after each performance. \n  \nDance Prism\, founded in 1982 by Scott Ranagan and Mary Demaso\, is a classically focused ensemble\, whose mission is to bring the spectrum of ballet into the communities of New England in an accessible form. Its touring schedule regularly includes appearances in such venues as Worcester’s Mechanics Hall\, the Collins Center in Andover\, and the Jackson Arts Center at Bristol Community College in Fall River. The company also provides performances\, lecture demonstrations\, and workshops for a number of private and public schools and retirement communities throughout the region. \nDance Prism is composed of approximately 30 professional dancers and apprentices\, supplemented for larger productions such as The Nutcracker by serious ballet students who audition annually for the company. Dance Prism’s casts include dancers based throughout the northeast region and eastern and western seaboard.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-nutcracker-ballet-afternoon-show/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T045900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050133
CREATED:20230518T180519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180522Z
UID:8434-1670648400-1670734740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra 42nd Annual Holiday Pops Concert at Mechanics Hall
DESCRIPTION:     The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra\, led by Principal Conductor Myron Romanul\, will presents its 42nd Holiday Pops Concert at Worcester's Mechanics Hall on Saturday\, December 10\, 2022 at 8PM. This year's concert will feature the orchestra along with vocal soloists Jane Shivick\, soprano and Christon Carney\, tenor\, a combined chorus composed of The Salisbury Singers (under the direction of Bradford Dumont)\, The Worcester Children's Chorus (under the direction of Pamela Mindell) and students from area colleges. Also featured will be Step Dancers from the Murphy Academy of Irish Dance\, a jazz ensemble drawn from the orchestra\, audience sing alongs\, and a visit from Santa\, all in a setting with cabaret tables. Repertoire for this year's performance will feature music of Anderson\, Bizet\, Strauss\, Tchaikovsky\, Williams\, and others. . Floor table seats to this year's concert are sold out. Balcony seats are $40 each along with a processing fee and may be obtained at the Mechanics Hall Box Office\, 321 Main Street\, Worcester\, by calling 508-752-0888 or visiting www.mechanicshall.org\, or by calling the Symphony at (508) 754-1234 or visiting MSO's website at www.masymphony.org.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/massachusetts-symphony-orchestra-42nd-annual-holiday-pops-concert-at-mechanics-hall/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Music,Nightlife,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T045900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050133
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180612Z
UID:8958-1670389200-1670475540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Brown Bag Concert: Navy Band Northeast with the NEC Chamber Singers
DESCRIPTION:Established in 1974\, Navy Band Northeast is based at the United States Naval Station in Newport\, Rhode Island and is one of 11 official U.S. Navy bands worldwide\, providing musical support for military ceremonies\, recruiting\, morale and retention programs\, and community relations. \nFor their performance at Mechanics Hall\, the Navy Band Northeast will perform a selection of favorite tunes for the holiday season. \n*Concessions will be available\n*Registration not required
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/brown-bag-concert-navy-band-northeast-with-the-nec-chamber-singers/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T235900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050133
CREATED:20230518T180057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180102Z
UID:6850-1670371200-1670457540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:We Three Kings: An Irish Tenors Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The Godfathers of Irish repertoire. \nThe Irish Tenors powerful vocal line-up of Anthony Kearns\, Ronan Tynan and Declan Kelly are unquestionably the leading brand of this genre. All classically trained singers\, each having performed in leading concert halls across the world\, together they combine to produce a sound and concert experience\, which touches hearts and stirs the emotions. Happy songs of celebration and humour\, mixed with touching melodies and songs that warm the heart. \n‘We Three Kings’ is their best selling Christmas Album and includes all of superb Christmas gems that feature year after year in their legendary Christmas Tour\, attending which has become a firm tradition for so many families who love their music and the special sparkle that marks their holiday programme.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/we-three-kings-an-irish-tenors-christmas/
CATEGORIES:Events,Music,Seasonal + Holiday,Towns,Worcester
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T045900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050133
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180606Z
UID:8867-1670130000-1670216340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:stART at the Station
DESCRIPTION:stART on the Street brings its 15th annual gifting-themed arts and crafts festival to Worcester\, MA. Support the local economy and find unique\, handmade gifts in a range of prices by joining us to shop with 125+ local artists and crafters! \n\nUnion Station\, Worcester MA\n125+ artists and crafters\n100% handmade\nBirchtree Bakery will have food and beverage for sale in the front entryway.\n9:30-10:30am: $10 admission to get first dibs on all handmade wares while shopping with lighter crowds\n11am – 5pm: free entry for all!\n\nThis holiday season and beyond\, Team stART thanks everyone who supports the local economy by buying handmade! \n  \nstART on the Street is a program of Creative Hub Worcester.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/start-at-the-station/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Free,Seasonal + Holiday,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T045900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050133
CREATED:20230518T180606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180612Z
UID:8963-1670130000-1670216340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Boston Gay Men's Chorus presents Joyful & Triumphant & Gay!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with the joyous and triumphant sounds of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus as they perform traditional favorites and modern classics. \nThe Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. Founded in 1982\, the voice ensemble of some 200 voices is celebrated for its outstanding musicianship\, creative programming\, groundbreaking community outreach\, and an innovative educational program. Under the dynamic leadership of Music Director Reuben M. Reynolds III\, the BGMC sings a wide spectrum of classical and popular music and creates social change by providing a positive\, affirming image of the LGBTQ+ community. The Chorus is heard live by thousands of people each season and millions more through recording\, television and internet broadcasts. CBS-WBZ named the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus one of the “top 5” choruses in the city of Boston. The Boston Business Journal has named BGMC one of the top 10 performing arts organizations in the city each year since 2018. BGMC is a Cultural Ambassador — being the first LGBTQ+ chorus to perform in Poland in 2005\, the Middle East in 2015 and in South Africa in June 2018. \nThe Chorus’ performance of Joyful & Triumphant & Gay at Mechanics Hall on December 4 is its first in-person holiday show since 2019.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/boston-gay-mens-chorus-presents-joyful-triumphant-gay/
CATEGORIES:Community,LGBTQ,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T235900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050133
CREATED:20230518T180057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180104Z
UID:6860-1669939200-1670025540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:2022 Boston Pops Holiday Tour
DESCRIPTION: "Sparkling and Beloved" \nJoin the Boston Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart for their sparkling and beloved Holiday Pops concert. Capturing the magic of the Christmas season and the winter charms of New England\, the Boston Pops will perform holiday classics and new arrangements of seasonal favorites. They are joined by the Metropolitan Chorale\, known as one of Metro Boston’s premier choral ensembles. Santa Claus himself will make a guest appearance during the concert’s finale. \nTickets are $69\, $85\, $109 and $149 depending on seat location. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/2022-boston-pops-holiday-tour/
CATEGORIES:Events,Music,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Towns,Worcester
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221125T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T235900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050133
CREATED:20230518T180057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180104Z
UID:6855-1669334400-1669593540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your holiday season Thanksgiving weekend with a spectacular treat for the whole family! \nExperience the dazzling new lighting and scenery by Broadway designers! Kick off your holiday season Thanksgiving weekend with a spectacular treat for the whole family. Featuring live music from The Hanover Theatre Nutcracker Orchestra\, this production of The Nutcracker will enchant you with its brilliant dancing and vibrant costumes. \nTickets are $39\, $45 and $52 depending on seat location. Discounts are available for subscribers.  Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/the-nutcracker/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family-friendly,Performance,Seasonal + Holiday,Towns,Worcester
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T045900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050133
CREATED:20230518T180519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180524Z
UID:8465-1668747600-1668920340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:WPL Friends Pop-up Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Looking for some gifts for the upcoming holiday\, or just something special for yourself? The Friends of the Worcester Public Library are holding a Holiday Pop-up Sale at the Main Library\, 3 Salem Square this Friday\, November 18 and Saturday\, November 19 from 11 am. to 4 p.m. There will be seasonal reads and puzzles\, plus giftable books for adults and kids. The Friends Bookstore will also be open regular hours on these days.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/wpl-friends-pop-up-book-sale/
CATEGORIES:Events,Seasonal + Holiday,Towns,Worcester
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T235900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050133
CREATED:20230518T180215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180220Z
UID:8148-1667001600-1667087940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Casita Cultura Lantina Dia de los Muertos
DESCRIPTION:Our celebration will feature a community art exhibit\, open community dialogue about equity issues in the Latino community\, and a community celebration featuring Latin American food\, music\, youth and cultural activities (including ofrendas). We will honor our collective past\, address pressing community health and social issues\, and imagine an equitable future that amplifies the voices and power of Latino/a/es in Greater Worcester.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/casita-cultura-lantina-dia-de-los-muertos-2/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Dance,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Seasonal + Holiday,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T235900
DTSTAMP:20260429T050133
CREATED:20230518T180049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180052Z
UID:8027-1665792000-1665878340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Apple Orchard Pop-up Brunch
DESCRIPTION:From Clearview Farms to The Mercantile\, we're bringing the apple orchard to Worcester! \nPop by & shop Clearview's selection of fall goodies from their farm! Clearview's Farm stand will be in front of The Mercantile from 9 AM – 1 PM. \nCome in for brunch & order the boozy donut of the week featuring Clearview Farm's very own cider donut!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/apple-orchard-pop-up-brunch-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Food + Drink,Free,Kid-friendly,Seasonal + Holiday
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