Inside Mechanics Hall Podcast

"Inside Mechanics Hall" is a series of monthly conversations between Hank Stolz, host of the long-running Talk of the Commonwealth radio program, and Kathleen Gagne, Executive Director of Mechanics Hall. Click on the links below to hear Hank and Kathy talk about all things Mechanics Hall.

March 5, 2025

Big Band Magic: Dan Gabel Brings Swing to Mechanics Hall

Band leader Dan Gabel is Kathleen Gagne’s special guest on this edition of Inside Mechanics Hall. As usual Kathleen Gagne, Executive Director, of Mechanics Hall brings us up to date […]

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January 22, 2025

Winter Wonders at Mechanics Hall: Kathleen Gagne Previews Upcoming Shows and Events

Kathleen Gagne, Executive Director, Mechanics Hall rundowns all the incredible shows coming to Mechanics Hall this winter. Including, this Friday January 24th, Music Worcester presents; Rodney Marsalis Big Brass. On […]

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November 26, 2024

Mechanics Hall in December: Amy Sklar and Kathleen Gagne on Events, Marketing, and Holiday Favorites

Among the December events are ongoing favorites such as The Brown Bag Concert Series, Club 321and the Organ Performance Series. Holiday favorites include the annual “Pops” concert from the Massachusetts […]

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October 28, 2024

The Holidays are a magical place at Mechanics Hall

The Holidays are right around the corner and Kathleen Gagne, Mechanics Hall, tells us what a magical place the hall is at this time of year. Among the great Christmas […]

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July 17, 2024

Inside Mechanics Hall Exciting Summer Events

Mechanics Hall Executive Director Kathy Gagne runs down upcoming events at the hall. One of the things Hank and Kathy discuss is how this world renowned hall, right here in […]

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March 8, 2024

Beyond the Frames: three newly commissioned portrait unveiled

Kathy Gagne, Executive Director of Mechanics Hall, takes us inside the work done on the three newly commissioned portraits of William and Martha Brown, Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth. The […]

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February 5, 2024

Inside Mechanics Hall: Music Worcester’s Historic Ties

As Mechanics Hall Executive Director Kathy Gagne tells us on this edition of “Inside Mechanics Hall,” the relationship between the Hall and Music Worcester goes back almost to the very beginning. Kathy […]

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September 12, 2023

Mechanics Hall Hosts 180th Annual Meeting and Networking Reception

Mechanics Hall Executive Director Kathleen Gagne has announced the 180th Annual Meeting, which will be held on September 26th. All are invited!  At the event, James Goldsberry, Founder & CEO […]

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July 11, 2023

Conversation with Jennifer Antkowiak, Modern Mechanics Guild

The Modern Mechanics Guild of Mechanics Hall is going through a revitalization. Begun before the Covid outbreak, the Guild, like so many things, went dormant during the shut down as […]

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June 5, 2023

Conversation with Leonardo Ciampa, Composer-In-Residence 2021-2023

Executive Director Kathleen Gagne is joined in conversation by Composer in Residence Leonardo Ciampa. Ciampa will be heard on Friday, June 16th at 7:30, in a free concert at Mechanics […]

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April 25, 2023

How Mechanics Hall serves the Community

Executive Director Kathleen Gagne talks about how Mechanics Hall serves the community. Numerous organizations such as the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Research Bureau, Joy Guru Humanitarian Services, have events […]

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March 28, 2023

Worcester Youth Orchestras and Many Voices (MVYS)

Kathy is joined by Jonathan Colby (Brennand), Artistic Executive Director of Worcester Youth Orchestras (WYO), and Reagan Paras, Artistic Director of the Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers (MVYS). Speaking […]

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February 17, 2023

Club 321 artists Mafalda Minnozzi and Paul Ricci

A new season for Club 321, downtown Worcester’s new live music experience, begins on Thursday, February 23 with a special performance by international jazz singer Mafalda Minnozzi and guitarist Paul […]

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