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SUMMARY:Pollito\, Chicken: Songs and Music Activities in Spanish!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Spanish music! This bilingual 4-week series will introduce a mix of Spanish songs for young children to learn and enjoy with their parents/caregivers. A mini musical presentation will take place in our last class. \n *“Pollito\, Chicken” is a Spanish/English song written in Puerto Rico that helps kids learn the English language and can help the non-Spanish speaker learn Spanish\, too. \n¡Celebra la música hispana! Esta serie bilingüe de 4 semanas presentará una mezcla de canciones en español para que los niños pequeños aprendan y disfruten con sus padres/cuidadores. Una mini presentación musical tendrá lugar en nuestra última clase. \n*“Pollito\, Chicken” es una canción en español/inglés escrita en Puerto Rico que ayuda a los niños a aprender el idioma inglés y puede ayudar a los que no hablan español a aprender español también.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/pollito-chicken-songs-and-music-activities-in-spanish-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family-friendly,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T235900
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CREATED:20230518T180244Z
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UID:5778-1658793600-1661903940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Call for Artists
DESCRIPTION:This is a FREE & OPEN call for artists! Submit your work by August 24th at 8pm to be included in the Bouncy House Time Machine exhibit at the Worcester PopUp. Submissions will be accepted until August 31st at 2pm\, but will be subject to exhibit availability. \nPlease click here to learn more and submit your art! \n  \nSeptember 14th to October 6th\n​Opening reception: Thurs Sept 15th 6-10pm​\nWorcester PopUp | 20 Franklin St\, Worcester\, MA 01608 \nThe exhibit is free to view at the Worcester PopUp for its entire duration. Artists and the public are invited to the free opening reception\, where there will be sweets\, a cash bar\, games\, music\, and of course — a BOUNCY HOUSE!  \nBHTM is friendly to all ages but targets the experiences of adults 18+. Any and all people wanting to share childlike happiness with each other are encouraged and welcome. \nSo much of what our community has experienced over the past few years has left adults with a need to grieve\, be angry\, be scared\, and grow up in ways we never expected. It has also left us with a need to find joy in silly accidents\, laugh like kids do\, and view some days through the eyes of a child. \nIn this exhibit\, artists are encouraged and even challenged to think and create like kids again. We will transform the PopUp into a happy place for one’s inner child\, and encourage adults to let their worries go while in that space. I hope that our community can have a brief respite from “adulting” in this era when they experience Bouncy House Time Machine.\n​\nWhether you think of finding bugs and cool rocks on a walk\, the smell of sunscreen at summer camp\, or silly playground scrapes\, your memories and your joy are welcome. Allow yourself to view life and art with cheer\, innocence\, and wide-eyed curiosity. This exhibit is open to anyone wanting to feel like a kid again\, through art of their own and as admirers of others’.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/call-for-artists/
CATEGORIES:Art,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180248Z
UID:3693-1658361600-1658447940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Animal Habitats with the EcoTarium
DESCRIPTION:Do you and a turtle eat the same food? Could you share the same home as a fox? Discover which behaviors help animals move\, hunt\, and survive. Examine bones\, skulls\, and pelts\, then meet a live animal and explore the amazing ways it’s adapted to our ecosystem. \nFor ages 7 – 11. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. \nThank you to our Summer Reading sponsors: Greater Worcester Community Foundation\, UniBank\, Mattina R. Proctor Foundation\, Country Bank\, Walmart\, Cornerstone Bank\, District Attorney Joseph D. Early\, Jr.’s Office\, Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation\, Bob’s Discount Furniture\, bank Hometown\, Friends of the Worcester Public Library\, and the Worcester Public Library Foundation.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/exploring-animal-habitats-with-the-ecotarium/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T235900
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UID:3691-1657843200-1657929540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Opening reception: The Tenth Annual One
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the artists of The Tenth Annual One\, our latest members' exhibition. \nAn annual favorite turns ten! For the Tenth Annual One\, all ArtsWorcester members were invited to exhibit one artwork they want to exhibit most\, regardless of medium or theme. Karl Cole\, Art Historian and Curator of Images of Davis Publications and Co-Curator of the Davis Art Gallery will award $500 in prizes. \nFree and open to the public. \nOn view through August 21\, 2022.\nGallery hours run Thursdays through Sundays\, 12-5pm. \nMasks are encouraged and appreciated in accordance with the City of Worcester Health Advisory.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/opening-reception-the-tenth-annual-one/
CATEGORIES:Art,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180255Z
UID:3697-1657238400-1657324740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Classic (Camp) Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly for a different summer-themed craft. All materials provided\, just bring your creativity! For ages 6 – 11. \nRegistration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. \n(CAMP) CRAFTS: \nJuly 1: Friendship Bracelets and Keychains \nJuly 8: Popsicle Stick Keepsake Boxes \nJuly 15: Window Clings \nJuly 22: Color Your Own Totes \nThank you to our Summer Reading sponsors: Greater Worcester Community Foundation\, UniBank\, Mattina R. Proctor Foundation\, Country Bank\, Walmart\, Cornerstone Bank\, District Attorney Joseph D. Early\, Jr.’s Office\, Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation\, Bob’s Discount Furniture\, bank Hometown\, Friends of the Worcester Public Library\, and the Worcester Public Library Foundation.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/classic-camp-crafts-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T235900
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UID:3571-1656720000-1656806340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Language Exchange (July 2)
DESCRIPTION:Share your language and culture with a new friend and learn about theirs! Free and open to all adults.  \n  \nFirst Floor Ellipse
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/language-exchange-july-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T235900
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UID:3495-1656547200-1656633540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:PopUp Poets
DESCRIPTION:Worcester County Poetry Association (WCPA) presents “PopUp Poets” at the PopUp\, 20 Franklin Street\, Worcester\, MA on Thursday\, June 30th from 6:30pm-9:00pm. \nLocal poets\, storytellers\, and humorists will read from their latest musings. Authors include Jenith Charpentier\, Richard Fox\, Jennifer Freed\, Joe Fusco Jr.\, Dave Macpherson\, Michael Milligan\, Susan Roney O’Brien\, Catherine Reed\, and Eve Rifkah. \nBooks by the PopUp Poets will be available for purchase. Admission is free. A cash bar sponsored by D’Errico’s Markets will be open during the event. \nSupport local writers and join the fun! \n#PopUpJMAC\n#JMACWorcester\n#MakeArtEverywhere\n#WorcesterCulturalCoalition \nDisclaimer: The Worcester PopUp at the JMAC is a free-to-use\, creative\nco-working space of the Worcester Cultural Coalition and in partnership with\nThe Barr Foundation. This event does not necessarily reflect the views of\neither organization.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/popup-poets/
CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Performance,Readings + Talks,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
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UID:3677-1656547200-1656633540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Reading Frederick Douglass Together
DESCRIPTION:Join NAACP Worcester for a public reading of Frederick Douglass' 1852 address "What\, To The Slave\, is the Fourth of July" on the Worcester Common! All who attend can share in the reading\, taking turns to read Douglass' words aloud.  \nRain Date: July 1\, 2022 \nSponsored by: NAACP Worcester\, National Endowment for the Humanities\, Mass Cultural Council\, and Mass Humanities.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/reading-frederick-douglass-together/
CATEGORIES:BIPOC,Community,Events,Family-friendly,Free,Readings + Talks,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T235900
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UID:3521-1656460800-1656547140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:John Philip Sousa National Honor Band NE Region Concert
DESCRIPTION:Fun Fact: The 2022 Band consists of 90 students from 25 states! \nAbout the John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band:\nThe John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band was formed in 1981 and met biannually for over twenty years under the direction of Col. John R. Bourgeois\, former conductor of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band of Washington\, D.C. The group met for many years in Washington\, D.C. and also in New Orleans\, Louisiana. It met most recently in Boston\, Massachusetts\, presenting a concert in historical Fanueil Hall under the director of Col. Jason Fettig\, the present conductor of the United States Marine Band. The members of the Board of Directors of the John Philip Sousa Foundation are pleased to be able to offer the event once again. Students who were in grades 9 – 12 in September of 2021 from all fifty states and territories of the United States of America were invited to audition for this 2022 Sousa Honor Band. \nConcert Program:\nWho's Who in Navy Blue- John Philip Sousa\nFirefly – Ryan George\nIrish Tune from County Derry – Percy Aldridge Grainger\nFour Scottish Dances – Malcolm Arnold (trans. John P. Paynter)\nAmerica\, The Beautiful – Samuel Ward (arr. Carmen Dragon)\nFrank L. Battisti – Guest Conductor\nHymn for the Innocent – Julie Giroux\nConga del Fuego Nuevo – Arturo Marquez (arr. Nicel)\nThe Stars and Stripes Forever – John Philip Sousa
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/john-philip-sousa-national-honor-band-ne-region-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Tours,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180258Z
UID:3675-1656460800-1656547140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Vogue Worcester
DESCRIPTION:If you like to vogue\, and that's a fact\, come learn how to do a dip without breaking ya back. \nVOGUE WORCESTER is back at the Worcester PopUp (JMAC)! \nParticipate in a workshop instructed by HBO Max's "Legendary" season one contestant from the House of Escada\, London Fleur De Lis. \nWe'll be covering everything from the 5 elements of vogue to a choreographed routine. \nOPEN TO ALL. This is a free event. \n\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.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/vogue-worcester/
CATEGORIES:Art,BIPOC,Community,Dance,Events,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T235900
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CREATED:20230518T180303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180303Z
UID:3449-1656028800-1656115140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Gordon Lightfoot
DESCRIPTION:"I can't think of any Gordon Lightfoot song I don't like. Every time I hear a song of his\, I wish it would last forever. " – Bob Dylan \n"Gordon Lightfoot has created some of the most beautiful and lasting music of our time." – Kris Kristofferson \nAfter more than 50 active years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multi-millions\, it's safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. Lightfoot has recorded 20 albums\, has five Grammy nominations and is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His song catalog is incredibly vast and includes such immortals as “Early Morning Rain\,” “If You Could Read My Mind\,” “Carefree Highway\,” “Sundown\,” “(That's What You Get) For Lovin Me\,” “The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald\," "Canadian Railroad Trilogy\," "Ribbon Of Darkness\," "Beautiful\," "Song For A Winter's Night" and "Rainy Day People.”   \nAside from his success in writing\, singing and performing his own songs\, Lightfoot has found fortune in having his songs recorded and performed by other great artists including Bob Dylan\, Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Hank Williams\, Jr.\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, Judy Collins\, Johnny Mathis\, Olivia Newton-John\, Barbra Streisand\, Peter Paul & Mary and more. \nTickets are $44\, $59\, $74 and $89 depending on seat location. For more information\, call the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469).
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/gordon-lightfoot/
CATEGORIES:Music,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180304Z
UID:3586-1655942400-1656028740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:call for art: The Tenth Annual One
DESCRIPTION:The Tenth Annual One\na members' exhibition \nRegistration Deadline: June 23\, 2022 \nDrop off period: June 30 – July 3\, 2022 or earlier by appointment \nExhibition run: July 14 – August 21\, 2022 \nReception: July 15\, 6:00-9:00 PM \nPick up period: August 25 – 28\, 2022 \n  \nRegister your work: https://bit.ly/3PoQqod \nAll ArtsWorcester members are invited to participate in The Tenth Annual One (yes\, the tenth!). Bring us the single piece you want to exhibit most\, regardless of medium or theme. To make room for all\, wall-hanging artworks must not exceed 36” in any direction including frame. Artworks that stand on the floor or on a pedestal are limited to 90” in height and 36” at the widest point. \n$500 in prizes will be awarded by Karl Cole\, Art Historian and Curator of Images of Davis Publications and Co-Curator of the Davis Art Gallery. \nThis is a non-juried\, open members’ exhibition that has no theme. Each artist may register one work\, and all registrations must be made online. All media are welcome\, including but not limited to fine craft\, painting\, photography\, sculpture\, digital\, and video. Have a question about the call\, or want to share what you’re thinking of submitting? Email alice@artsworcester.org or call the gallery at 508-755-5142.  \n\nCurrent ArtsWorcester membership is required to submit. If membership fees are a financial obstacle to participation\, please write alice@artsworcester.org or ask in the galleries about the Pay It Forward Fund.\n\n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/call-for-art-the-tenth-annual-one/
CATEGORIES:Art,Events,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180305Z
UID:3526-1655596800-1655683140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Youth Orchestra of San Antonio
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Orchestra of San Antonio performs at Mechanics Hall while on their New England Tour \nThe mission of Youth Orchestras of San Antonio\, the premier orchestral experience for youth citywide\, is to enhance education\, enrich the community\, and transform lives by pursuing excellence in classical music in a stimulating\, nurturing\, and fun environment that is equally accessible to all youth. \nYOSA provides young musicians of all backgrounds the opportunity to play music together so they can learn\, grow\, and thrive while connecting with the community. YOSA changes kids’ lives through music. We provide transformative music experiences to more than 2\,500 young musicians ages 8-20 through YOSA Orchestras\, YOSA Summer Symphony Camp\, and YOSA School Partnerships. YOSA connects motivated young musicians together and provides a world-class experience that helps youth grow creatively\, academically\, and socially. \nYOSA envisions a community where all musically-inclined youth in San Antonio have a chance to pursue their interests and maximize their potential. YOSA seeks ways to remove financial and social barriers to high-quality music education and designs its activities around this purpose.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/youth-orchestra-of-san-antonio/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180307Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Brown Bag Concert featuring the Armen Donelian Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a complimentary lunchtime Brown Bag Concert featuring the Armen Donelian Trio! \n  \nArmen Donelian\n…Brings a serene sense of dignity and elegance to every measure. (Berkshire Eagle)\n…But don’t underestimate his ability to swing hard and throw punches. (Phildelphia Weekly) \nIn 25 countries throughout the Americas\, Europe\, Asia\, the Middle and Far East\, ARMEN DONELIAN has performed and recorded since 1975 as a featured solo pianist\, bandleader\, and with Jazz legends including Sonny Rollins\, Chet Baker\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Mongo Santamaria\, David Liebman and Billy Harper. \nA pianist with a crystalline touch but a penchant for avant gardism (New York Times)\, Armen Donelian has performed in the Bilsak\, Burlington\, Caramoor\, Cinco de Mayo\, Hennessey\, Istanbul\, Jacksonville\, Jazz Jamboree\, Jerusalem\, Montreal\, Nemu-no Sato\, Oshanitsky\, Ottawa\, Pori\, Portsmouth\, Toronto Harbourfront\, Tucson\, Veneto and Yerevan Jazz Festivals. \nA poetic composer (Swing Journal) of 100 works\, Armen Donelian has produced 14 critically acclaimed recordings backed by top-shelf New York artists including Eddie Gomez\, Billy Hart\, Jay Anderson\, Bill Stewart\, Dick Oatts\, Dean Johnson\, Marc Mommaas\, Tyshawn Sorey and\nDennis Mackrel. In his 2014 two-CD release Sayat-Nova: Songs Of My Ancestors (Sunnyside)\, with David Clark and George Schuller\, Donelian transforms 18th Century Armenian folk songs into Jazz masterpieces with Countless exquisite moments (Downbeat). \nArmen Donelian is a six-time Jazz Performance Fellow of the National Endowment for the Arts for concerts and master classes in New York City\, and a Fulbright Senior Scholar and Specialist in Armenia\, Finland\, Greece Sweden\, Switzerland and Romania. A faculty member at New School Jazz (1986-present) and William Paterson University (1993-2017)\, he has lectured in Athens\, Bucharest\, Corfu\, Copenhagen\, Gothenberg\, Graz\, The Hague\, Helsinki\, Iasi\, Jyväskylä\, Lisbon\, Malmö\, Paris\, St. Petersburg\, Tblisi\, Vienna\, Yerevan and Zurich. \nArmen Donelian has published Training The Ear Vols. 1 & 2\, Whole Notes: A Piano Masterclass and Ancestral Songs. A graduate of Columbia University (1972)\, Donelian studied privately with Carl Bamberger (conducting)\, Ludmila Ulehla (harmonic analysis)\, Harold Seletsky (Schoenberg theory and counterpoint) and Richie Beirach (jazz piano). www.armendonelian.com \n  \nArmen Donelian Trio Musicians\nArmen Donelian\, piano\nDavid Clark\, bass\nGeorge Schuller\, drums \n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/free-brown-bag-concert-featuring-the-armen-donelian-trio/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T235900
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UID:3658-1655251200-1664409540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:WooSox Wednesday Giveaways
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that we are an official partner of the WooSox for the 2022 season! \n  \nBe sure to follow us on Instagram because we're giving away FOUR tickets to a WooSox game + an experience at The Mercantile with complimentary food and beverages every Wednesday. \n 
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/woosox-wednesday-giveaways/
CATEGORIES:Food + Drink,Free,Sports + Recreation,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T235900
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CREATED:20230518T180303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180308Z
UID:3440-1654992000-1655078340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating Billy Joel - America's Piano Man "50 Years of Billy"
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. \nEclectic\, but always uniquely recognizable\, his songs tell stories to the backdrop of his virtuosic piano playing. \nThis show celebrates the songs and the style of Billy Joel\, evoking the energy and passion of live performances in his 70s/80s pomp. \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. \nTickets are $19\, $29\, $39 and $59 depending on seat location. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/celebrating-billy-joel-americas-piano-man-50-years-of-billy/
CATEGORIES:Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180303Z
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UID:3582-1654992000-1655078340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Walking Peace Tour of Worcester
DESCRIPTION:Walking Tour of Worcester's Peace History June 12\, 2 p.m.  \nThis unique tour celebrates some of the city's many peacemaking forebearers. Come learn about the strategic peace of Massasoit\, Great Sachem of Wampanoag peoples. Meet the Black laborer whose case ended slavery in Massachusetts. Hear the stirring speeches of abolitionists and advocates for the rights of women and immigrants. Dramatic re-enactments and audience participation make for a lively as well as informative tour along Worcesters' Main Street. Walk starts at Lincoln Square and finishes at City Hall. Approximately 1.5 hours.  Parking available in lot across from Worcester Auditorium.  \n  \nThis program is free\, but we do request that you please register so we get a headcount.  Thank you! \n  \n\nThe walking tour of Worcester’s Peace history\, put on by the Center for Nonviolent Solutions\, was a wonderful excursion into Worcester’s inspiring history of activism for peace\, and racial and gender equality. The lecturers and actors did a superb job in bringing to life the citizens of Worcester who fought for these great causes\, from colonial times to the modern day . .  . \n  \n\n\nThese dynamic and inspiring stories\, creatively told\, immersed us in Worcester's vital role in American history. We gained new insights and appreciation of our city and its people while walking down Main Street. \n\n  \nThis 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/walking-peace-tour-of-worcester/
CATEGORIES:Free,Readings + Talks,Tercentennial,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180313Z
UID:3512-1654905600-1654991940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Paws to Read
DESCRIPTION:Come read to Dolce! Therapy dogs serve as a calm presence and allow children to work to improve literacy\, comprehension\, and communication with a non judgmental listener. \n Ages 5 – 11. Main Library – Pappas Children's Center \nRegistration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/paws-to-read-4/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180315Z
UID:3500-1654819200-1654905540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Meet Reporter Sam Turken and the GBH News team
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the GBH News Worcester Bureau office at 27 Federal St. in Worcester\, the former location of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Meet staff reporter Sam Turken and other members of the GBH News staff. Learn about GBH\, the mission of GBH News and talk to us about what's on your mind as we report on Worcester and the surrounding area.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/meet-reporter-sam-turken-and-the-gbh-news-team/
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Tercentennial,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180317Z
UID:3492-1654732800-1654819140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Worcester Chamber Music Society: Neighborhood Strings 10th Anniversary Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:Neighborhood Strings 10th Anniversary Benefit Concert \nJoin us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our widely-acclaimed Neighborhood Strings program! Offering free music lessons in violin\, viola\, and cello to youth from Worcester’s marginalized neighborhoods\, Neighborhood Strings provides affordable\, high-quality arts education\, and fosters family involvement. Young people learn to make music together with musicians and friends from WCMS. In the process\, they discover a creative outlet that hones life skills like discipline\, cooperation\, imagination\, and leadership. \nThe Event \nThursday\, June 9\, 2022\n5:30-8:30 PM\nMechanics Hall\n321 Main Street\, Worcester \n  \nCocktails and Hors d’oeuvres\nMusic and Community Awards Presentation by Mayor Joseph Petty\nNeighborhood Strings WORLD PREMIERE* of Milad YouSufi’s Solitude\nFund-a-Need and dessert\nPerformances by Worcester Chamber Music Society and Simone Dinnerstein \n*Commissioned by WCMS \nBenefit Concert Program\nMilad Yousufi  My Journey to America\nTracy Kraus\, flute; Krista Buckland Reisner\, violin; Peter Sulski\, viola; Ariana Falk\, cello;\nRandall Hodgkinson\, piano; and Milad Yousufi\, composer & narrator \nPhilip Glass  Mad Rush\nSimone Dinnerstein\, piano \nGuest Artists:\nInternationally acclaimed pianist Simone Dinnerstein and Afghani composer Milad Yousufi  \nTickets \nTable seating – $150\nTable of 8 – $1100\nBalcony – $75 \n  \nCOVID-19 Protocol: \nWe expect all attendees are fully vaccinated.\nAs of April 18\, masking is required unless eating or drinking.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/worcester-chamber-music-society-neighborhood-strings-10th-anniversary-benefit-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food + Drink,Music,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180311Z
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UID:3519-1654732800-1654819140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Vegetable Gardening for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Vegetable gardening is something everyone can enjoy\, from the novice to the experienced gardener. It can be a way to bring fresh food to your table\, a way to teach children where food comes from\, or even a way to beautify your yard! We’ll look at different types of vegetable gardens and discuss layout\, variety choices\, and growing techniques.   \nMassachusetts Master Gardeners Gardeners Presents: \nGretel Anspach is a Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society\, a Lifetime Master Gardener with the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association\, and a recently-retired systems engineer for Raytheon. She won the MMGA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. Gretel established and maintains a 20\,000 square foot food production garden that has provided fresh produce to the Marlboro and Maynard Food Pantries for the last ten years. Her primary interest and focus is always in the science behind horticulture. \nThank you to our Summer Reading sponsors: UniBank\, Mattina R. Proctor Foundation\, Country Bank\, Walmart\, Cornerstone Bank\, District Attorney Joseph D. Early\, Jr.’s Office\, Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation\, Bob’s Discount Furniture\, bankHometown\, Friends of the Worcester Public Library\, and the Worcester Public Library Foundation. \n  \nSaxe Room
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/vegetable-gardening-for-everyone/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Free,Towns,Worcester,Workshops + Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180319Z
UID:3565-1654646400-1654732740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Historic & Architectural Tour at The Hanover Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Historic and Architectural Tour of The Hanover Theatre. \nTours last approximately two hours \nExperienced volunteer guides provide an in-depth look at the history and architecture of The Hanover Theatre. A magnificent example of early 20th century theatre architecture\, The Hanover Theatre was designed by Thomas Lamb\, the foremost theatre and cinema architect of his day. \nTickets are $10 for non-members and free for members and their guests. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/historic-architectural-tour-at-the-hanover-theatre-2/
CATEGORIES:Tours,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180320Z
UID:3422-1654560000-1654646340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Blippi The Musical
DESCRIPTION:It's a bird\, it's a tractor…it's BLIPPI THE MUSICAL! \nBlippi The Musical brings the energetic and loveable character Blippi off the\nscreen and onto the stage with world class production\, audience engagement and amazing music.\nChildren from the ages of 2 to 7 years old across the world have quickly taken a liking to Blippi’s charismatic personality and innovative teaching lessons! In the Live show they will continue to\nlearn about the world around them while singing and dancing along with this one of a kind show. \nThis show contains Flashing Lights\, Haze (Fog)\, and Confetti\nThere is an 8 (eight) ticket limit for this event for single ticket sales. \nTickets are $68\, $52 and $42 depending on seat location. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/blippi-the-musical/
CATEGORIES:Kid-friendly,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180325Z
UID:3476-1654387200-1654473540@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Afternoon of Brass: Honoring Local Firefighters
DESCRIPTION:Honoring our local Firefighters with eclectic\, uplifting classical music arranged for brass\, percussion\, organ\, and chorus. \nSCHEDULE\n2:00-5:00 PM: Face Painting\n3:00-4:00 PM: Tribute to Local Firefighters\nFirefighters receive a 50% off discount if wearing their official firefighter uniform or gear. \n4:15-6:00 PM: Pitzen Brass Resurrection \nPROGRAM\nTribute to Local Firefighters \n\nNimrod\, Elgar\nFanfare for the Common Man\, Copland\nNearer My God to Thee\, Mason\nHymn to the Fallen\, Williams (with video projection: "Honoring our Local Firefighters")\nBe Still My Soul\, Sibelius\nResurrection Symphony Finale\, Mahler. Premiering with chorus "a spectacular arrangement that precisely frames the gravitas and aspiration of the original work" Lawrence B. Johnson\n\nPitzen Brass Resurrection \n\nFeierlicher Einzug\, Strauss\nCanzona in Echo Duodecimi Toni\, Gabrieli\nFanfare pour précéder La Péri\, Dukas\nBruckner Etüde für das tiefe Blech\, Crespo\nFest- und Gedenksprüche\, Brahms\nThe Earle of Oxford's Marche\, Byrd\nSusato Suite\, Susato\nPraise the Lord with drums and cymbals\, Karg-Elert\nFuneral March\, Grieg\nGathering of the Armies\, Wagner\n\nFEATURING \n\nEmcee – Brian McCreath\nOrgan – Leonardo Ciampa\nBay Colony Brass – Lawrence Isaacson\nNew World Chorale – Holly Krafka\nPitzen Brass Resurrection – Mitchell Arnold\n\nMORE INFORMATION\nJohn Williams\, Hymn to the Fallen arr. Daniel Drage\n"The 'Hymn to The Fallen' is one of John Williams most astounding pieces. The simple tune carries the weight of all [who have fallen]. From the snare solo in the beginning\, the theme begins softly\, with a beautiful choral part. The music is never too sad or depressing. Even when the tension builds\, the tears that are yanked from your eyes come not from the sadness of the piece\, but from its profound beauty. One of the most glorious parts of the track is the brass’ interpretation of the theme. It rises up in dignity\, and dies back down\, letting way for another\, stronger rendition of the theme\, once again with the [simple tune]. The [music] swells in a majestic\, grandiose rendition\, building up to the soaring climax\, and sweeping down back to the calm. A lonely duet leads into the conclusion\, with the snare drum growing only to fade back." -Frank Lehman \nGustav Mahler\, ‘Resurrection’ Symphony Finale arr. Stephen Bulla\nOn everyone's bucket list should be a live performance of the Mahler 2 Finale. It is truly the best music ever written. The entire work is just too long for most listeners to bear (over 80 minutes) but this unique arrangement is only 11 minutes in length. It was premiered by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass on 15-DEC-2021 … "The concert’s finale was the definition of grand: a broad swath of the closing movement from Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony in a spectacular arrangement that precisely framed the gravitas and aspiration of the original work. Off-stage trumpets summoned the chaos of purgatory before the reunited ensemble began the long\, swelling musical ascent of transmigration. So closely did Mulcahy and his musicians\, augmented by timpani and percussion\, mirror the full orchestral context of Mahler’s work – again banishing from mind the absence of strings and woodwinds – that one might have forgotten entirely about the other missing element: the chorus." … https://chicagoontheaisle.com/2021/12/16/cso-brass-measure-up-to-golden-reputationwith-sonorous-fare-capped-by-blazing-mahler/ \nOur Mechanics Hall premiere is including "the other missing element" (the chorus). It will be completely over the top. Don't miss your chance to hear it! \nThe finale music is aptly described: "Once more we must confront terrifying questions\, and the atmosphere is the same as at the end of the third movement. The voice of the Caller is heard. The end of every living thing has come\, the last judgment is at hand and the horror of the day of days has come upon us. The earth trembles\, the graves burst open\, the dead arise and march forth in endless procession. The great and the small of this earth\, the kings and the beggars\, the just and the godless all press forward. The cry for mercy and forgiveness sounds fearful in our ears. The wailing becomes gradually more terrible. Our senses desert us\, all consciousness dies as the Eternal Judge approaches. The last trump sounds; the trumpets of the Apocalypse ring out. In the eerie silence that follows\, we can just barely make out a distant nightingale\, a last tremulous echo of earthly life. The gentle sound of a chorus of saints and heavenly hosts is then heard: 'Rise again\, yes\, rise again thou wilt!' Then God in all His glory comes into sight. A wondrous light strikes us to the heart. All is quiet and blissful. Lo and behold: there is no judgment\, no sinners\, no just men\, no great and no small; there is no punishment and no reward. A feeling of overwhelming love fills us with blissful knowledge and illuminates our existence.” https://gustavmahler.com/symphonies/mahler-symphony-2.html
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/afternoon-of-brass-honoring-local-firefighters/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family-friendly,Kid-friendly,Music,Performance,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180325Z
UID:3487-1654300800-1654387140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:FLAMENCO! Tradition\, Art & Passion
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate its 10th anniversary\, Flamenco Worcester performs an evening of FLAMENCO! Tradition\, Art & Passion. The performance showcases this traditional and highly expressive Spanish dance form. As the only Flamenco dance studio in central Massachusetts\, based in the city of Worcester\, Flamenco Worcester is very proud to share this celebratory event with the community. \nEdmy Ortiz will perform a 2-hour showcase. Music will be under the direction of Eduardo Ortiz. Latin Jazz\, Spanish music and Castanets will be in the air\, and beautifully costumed dancers will perform Tangos\, Fandangos\, Farruca\, and many more powerful and elegant Flamenco dance forms. All of the performers\, dancers and musicians have dedicated many hours to Flamenco\, and their passion will be on display. It will be an evening to celebrate\, enjoy and fall in love with FLAMENCO! Ole! \nImmediately after the performance\, dancers and musicians will hold a meet and greet. \nThis 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. This program is also the recipient of a One-Day Sponsorship from the Jean McDonough Arts Center\, part of its year-long accessibility initiative funded by the Barr Foundation.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/flamenco-tradition-art-passion/
CATEGORIES:Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180325Z
UID:3488-1654300800-1654387140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:FREE PUBLIC FLAMENCO MASTER CLASS
DESCRIPTION:Flamenco Worcester will hold a free Master Class Workshop for Beginners in the BrickBox Theater from 11am-12pm on June 4\, 2022. Students will learn about the beautiful art of Flamenco through arms\, hands\, clapping\, and challenging but fun footwork exercises. \n\nThe workshop will be free and open to the public and is for all people\, all ages.  This master class will be the kick off to Flamenco Worcester's 10th anniversary celebration and a sneak peak into the evening performance of FLAMENCO! Tradition\, Art & Passion.  So put on your Flamenco attitude\, join us and begin to explore this beautiful Spanish art form!
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/free-public-flamenco-master-class/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180326Z
UID:3494-1654300800-1654387140@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:America
DESCRIPTION:Founding members\, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell\, along with former band mate Dan Peek\, met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song “A Horse With No Name.”  America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first number one single. \nTickets are $49\, $59\, $79 and $99 depending on seat location. Please contact the box office for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/america/
CATEGORIES:Music,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180327Z
UID:3435-1654214400-1654300740@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band
DESCRIPTION:Throughout his career\, Ringo Starr has received nine Grammy Awards and has twice been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — first as a Beatle and then as solo artist. Between 1970 and 2020\, Ringo has released 20 solo studio records.  He has acted in over 15 films\, received an Academy Award\, and has been nominated as an actor for an Emmy®. Ringo has published seven books; had a stint as a male fashion model\, and that same year went behind the lens as the photographer for some Foo Fighters PR photos. In 2018\, Ringo was knighted and in 2019 he celebrated 30 years of touring with his All Starr Bands. For all his many creative successes\, Ringo is and always will be first and foremost a musician\, a drummer. Ringo’s candor\, wit and soul are the lifeblood of his music. Peace and love are his life’s rhythm and melody\, and he propels this universal message in everything he does: his evocative artwork\, his enthusiastic live performances\, his legendary songs\, all imbued with the joy\, reflection\, and wisdom of the music icon the world knows and loves simply as “Ringo.” \nTickets are $82\, $102\, $128 and $253 depending on seat location\, with limited VIP packages available at $355 and $455. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/ringo-starr-and-his-all-starr-band/
CATEGORIES:Performance,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180328Z
UID:3426-1653696000-1653782340@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:Artist reception and walking tour for 100 Views of Worcester
DESCRIPTION:Tom Grady: 100 Views of Worcester \nThis ambitious series of small oil paintings depicts with pride and love Worcester’s everyday vistas\, buildings\, and streetscapes. As a 300th anniversary gift to the City\, the entire series goes on view during the last half of May in additional downtown venues\, including the Printers Building\, the Jean McDonough Arts Center\, and the YWCA. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://www.downtownworcester.org/event/artist-reception-and-walking-tour-for-100-views-of-worcester/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family-friendly,Free,Tercentennial,Tours,Towns,Worcester
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T235900
DTSTAMP:20260527T093720
CREATED:20230518T180330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T180331Z
UID:3474-1653177600-1653263940@www.downtownworcester.org
SUMMARY:An Afternoon of Italian Opera
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of Italian Opera and art song benefiting the Worcester Organ! \nThis program\, which includes a full Italian program of opera and some song\, will feature the distinguished voices of Ukrainian soprano\, Olga Lisovskaya\, Neapolitan tenor\, Giovanni Formisano\, and Leonardo Ciampa at the piano. Enjoy the program selection including excerpts from Madame Butterfly\, La Traviata\, and many other songs and arias. \nLeonardo Ciampa\, composer\, organist\, pianist\nMechanics Hall Composer-in-Residence\nLeonardo Ciampa was born in Boston in 1971. Mr. Ciampa is an Italian-American composer\, organist\, and pianist of international repute. He has performed his compositions at cathedrals in Vienna\, New York City\, Boston\, Altenberg\, Brandenberg\, Tortona and Biella\, and at basilicas in Rome\, Turin\, Loreto\, Rieti and Gubbio (where Ciampa holds the title of Maestro di Cappella Onorario). He currently lives in Worcester\, where he serves as Director of Music at Emanuel Lutheran Church. \nMr. Ciampa is one of the “veteran Hook organists” according to Gagne. Ciampa’s love and respect for the Worcester Organ has roots in his experience from ages 18 to 30 playing an 1859 E. & G.G. Hook at the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain. The Jamaica Plain organ was later destroyed by fire in 2005. “That organ molded me during those formative years.” Said Ciampa. “I never got over its loss. But now\, twenty years later\, I have another chance to create music on one of the Hook brothers’ grandest instruments. It is one of the greatest honors of my life.”   http://leonardociampa.com/ \nGiovanni Formisano\, tenor\n"A native of Torre del Greco (Naples\, Italy)\, Giovanni Formisano has been called\, “an Italian tenor in the grand tradition.” He has received high praise for his interpretations of the Italian lyric tenor repertoire\, with a special affinity for the classic songs from his native Naples. Winner of the “Talents of the World” voice competition in Boston and recipient of the Emerging Artist Award from the St. Botolph Club Foundation\, Mr. Formisano was featured in a tribute concert in honor of the legendary baritone Dimitri Hvorostovsky at Carnegie Hall\, alongside renowned mezzo-soprano Nino Surguladze and many others. \nHis operatic and concert appearance include the tenor solo in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra\, Don José in Carmen with the Commonwealth Lyric Theater\, the tenor solo in Verdi’s Requiem with the Paul Madore Chorale and Salem orchestra in Salem MA\, Alfredo in La Traviata with Opera Providence\, The Young Gypsy in Rachmaninoff’s Aleko with the Commonwealth Lyric Theater\, Camille in The Merry Widow with Opera Providence\, and Rodolfo in La bohème with Boston Opera Collaborative. Mr. Formisano’s past roles include the tenor solo in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at Amherst College\, Nemorino in L’elisir d’amore with Center City Opera Theatre in Philadelphia and Opera del West\, Arturo in Lucia di Lamermoor with Commonwealth Opera\, Cavaradossi in Tosca with the Lowell House Opera\, Pong in Turandot with the Connecticut Grand Opera and Lowell House Opera\, Spoletta in Tosca with the Cape Cod Opera and the Ruggero in La rondine at the Longy School of Music. http://giovanniformisanotenor.com/ \nOlga Lisovskaya\, soprano\nOlga Lisovskaya is a critically-acclaimed singer\, voice teacher and  director of Talents of the World\, an international concert organization\, as well as Executive Director at Commonwealth Lyric Theater\, an award-winning opera company. Ms. Lisovskaya performs regularly at some  of the most prestigious concert halls in the world.  Her most recent  performance was at Carnegie Hall\, featuring distinguished colleagues of  the legendary Dmitri Hvorostovsky and received glowing reviews in the press.  Olga Lisovskaya combines her busy performing career with  teaching\, because teaching is her passion. Olga's teaching experience\, combined with constant perfection of vocal technique with master teachers and colleagues from LaScala\, Metropolitan Opera and Bolshoi Theater\, offers a rich and profound knowledge to her students. Having  worked with singers of all ages and levels\, Ms. Lisovskaya has  individual approach to her students. She teaches wide range of  repertoire – from opera\, operetta\, oratorio\, classical songs\, to Broadway\, musical theater\, and pop. The main focus of her lessons is the technique: breath support and breath/tone coordination\, clarity of intonation and diction\, flexibility in the sound\, focused resonance\, etc. She also helps with interpretation. Olga's students have gone on  to win competitions\, were admitted to conservatories\, hired by opera  companies. Some of her students receive opportunities to participate in productions and concerts with Talents of the World and Commonwealth  Lyric Theater.  OlgaLisovskaya.com \n  \nAbout The Worcester Organ\nThe Hook Organ\, installed in 1864\, dominates the Great Hall. American organ builders Elias and George Hook\, brothers from Boston\, constructed the 52-stop\, 3\,504-pipe instrument\, which is often referred to as the "Worcester Organ." Today\, the Hook organ is the oldest unaltered four-keyboard pipe organ in the Western Hemisphere located at its installation site. \nRestored in 1982\, the Hook Organ since then has become one of the most popular and respected organs in the United States. It has been featured numerous times on National Public Radio\, performed in several recordings\, and has been featured on television and in a major motion picture\, as well as in a music video starring Michael Crawford\, the original "Phantom of the Opera." \nSee the specifications of the Hook Organ\nRead more about the Hook Organ at HookOrgan.org
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