Kathleen Gagne Reflects on 30 Years at Mechanics Hall Ahead of Encore Farewell Event

June 3, 2025

Radio Worcester ·

Kathleen Gagne has been with Mechanics Hall for over thirty years and has served as its Executive Director the last seven. In this edition of Inside Mechanics Hall, we talk about upcoming performances. Gagne is retiring from Mechanics Hall, and the “Encore” event on June 13th is being held to honor her contributions and raise funds for the hall. Mechanics Hall’s youth singers’ program, which provides free choral education to children in the city, is a key part of the hall’s mission and will be represented at the “Encore” event. Numerous other local artists will take part as well, including Cara Brindisi.


About the 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. Listen to episodes and hear Hank and Kathy talk about all things Mechanics Hall.