In The News at Mechanics Hall

Here is recent coverage of events and activities happening at Mechanics Hall.

April 8, 2025

Longtime Worcester lawmaker Harriette Chandler to receive Harvey Ball Smile Award

Harriette Chandler, whose long career on Beacon Hill followed a stint on the Worcester School Committee, will receive the 2025 Harvey Ball Smile Award.

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March 1, 2025

NewEngland.com: Spring Weekend in Worcester, Massachusetts

Did you know that the monkey wrench was born in Worcester, Massachusetts? The first Valentine’s Day card, too. The birth control pill, the space suit, the liquid-fuel rocket—yup, all invented […]

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February 7, 2025

Kathleen Gagne, Mechanics Hall executive director since 2018, to retire in June

Kathleen M. Gagne, who started her career at Mechanics Hall in 1994 as a publicist and has been the historic venue’s executive director since 2018, will retire in June.

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February 2, 2025

Worcester Magazine: Stories, songs, past and future: Black History Month events on tap

The Village Worcester and OurStory Edutainment kick off a weekend of celebrations in honor of Jamaican reggae star and rights activist Bob Marley.

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January 31, 2025

Boston Uncovered: ​​Worcester Is Getting A Pop-Up Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy

Calling all literature lovers and cocktail enthusiasts! A traveling Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is headed to Massachusetts again, soon to set up shop in Worcester. Held at Mechanics Hall, the […]

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January 30, 2025

Worcester Magazine: Courage to Dream concert coming to Mechanics Hall to celebrate Black History Month

On the night of Feb. 8, Mechanics Hall will fill with song, story and celebratory spirit at the Courage to Dream concert, the centerpiece of Lancaster-based Kingdom Voice & Music’s […]

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January 14, 2025

Fifty Plus Advocate: Mechanics Hall is Worcester’s most historic musical venue

One could easily stroll past the pre-Civil War facade of Mechanics Hall and not know it is a treasured gem of architectural engineering and approachable culture. The beautiful building housing […]

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