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Mechanics Hall Press Room
Welcome to the Mechanics Hall online press room. Find press releases, historical content, media guidelines, and information on how to obtain photographs and arrange interviews and visits.
Press Releases
Mechanics Hall Executive Director Announces Retirement Plans
Kathleen Gagne has been Executive Director of Mechanics Hall since 2018. WORCESTER, MA February 6, 2025 – After 30 years working to support Mechanics Hall, Executive Director Kathleen Gagne […]
Read MoreMechanics Hall presents “Love and Romance: A Night of Italian Opera”
WORCESTER, MA February 3, 2025 – Mechanics Hall is pleased to present “Love and Romance: A Night of Italian Opera.” The performance will take place in the Great Hall […]
Read MoreHoliday programs include two free, noontime concerts
Throughout the month of December, Mechanics Hall’s acoustically rich Great Hall will be filled with festive holiday music performed by regional orchestras, choral and dance groups, renowned musicians, and soloists. […]
Read MoreBrown Bag Concerts serves a distinctive blend of jazz styles this fall
Mechanics Hall and 90.5FM WICN Public Radio have announced the fall 2024 schedule for their popular Brown Bag Concerts series. A Worcester musical tradition since 1983, Brown Bag Concerts features […]
Read MoreClub 321 is a live music series featuring an eclectic blend of musicians
Club 321 is a live music series featuring an eclectic blend of musicians performing Americana, jazz, world music, blues, and more. The performances take place in Washburn Hall on the […]
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In the News
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People and History
Learn about the history of Mechanics Hall and its roots in the Mechanics Association.
- A Brief History of Mechanics Hall
- Who Were the Mechanics and What Did They Stand For?
- The Portraits of Mechanics Hall
- The Portraits Project: Learn how Mechanics Hall is presenting a more complete American and Worcester history, portraying the story of America more vibrantly and with deeper dimension.
- Celebrity List: See who has performed or spoken at Mechanics Hall throughout its history.