BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mechanics Hall - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mechanics Hall X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mechanicshall.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mechanics Hall REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240809T151758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T151557Z UID:10080-1731769200-1731776400@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Saturday November 16\, 2024 at 3:00 PM\, the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra comes to Mechanics Hall to perform their greatest hits\, including “In The Mood”\, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”\, “American Patrol”\, “A String Of Pearls”\, “Little Brown Jug”\, “Pennsylvania 6-5000”\, Tuxedo Junction”\, and of course their theme song “Moonlight Serenade” as they continue their national tour.\n \n\nThe 17 member orchestra\, their lead singers\, and vocal group will perform their catalog of big band classics just the way they would have over 80 years ago when Glenn Miller stood in front of his band. It is a show that continues to transport audiences back in time and is as nostalgic as it is exciting.\n \n\nTouring continuously since 1956\, The Glenn Miller Orchestra is featured in over 200 concerts and dances per year. Each performance includes the timeless classics that made them famous the world over in a show that has moved audiences for generations.\n \n\nSaturday\, November 16\, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Doors open at 2:15pm) \n\nDoors open at 2:15pm\nTickets start at $60\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/the-world-famous-glenn-miller-orchestra/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/gmiller_900x500.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240912T224547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T153332Z UID:10544-1731699000-1731706200@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Warren Miller's 75 DESCRIPTION:Warren Miller is going big for 75 years! Stacked with unbelievable action and unexpected stories\, Warren Miller’s 75 will bring fans to powder stashes and chutes around the world\, from Canada\, Colorado\, California\, and Utah to Finland\, Japan\, Austria\, and New Jersey. \n\n\nCatch a diverse lineup of snowsports legends\, Olympic hopefuls\, world champions\, X Games stars\, and emerging talents on the big screen this fall\, including snowboarders Shaun White\, Jeremy Jones\, Danny Davis\, and Toby Miller\, plus skiers Max Hitzig\, Lexi duPont\, Caite Zeliff\, Mark Abma\, and Aaron Blunck. With original segments and unique collaborations\, this year’s film will set the tone for the next 75 years of ski and snowboard filmmaking.\n \n\nGet ready for the celebration that is 75.\n \n\nGroup Discounts are available to all attendees purchasing a minimum of 10 tickets\, each ticket is discounted $3\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nBuy Tickets \n\n\n\nDate: Friday November 15th 2024\nTime: Doors open at 7:00\, Event starts at 7:30pm\nGeneral Admission: $25 \nGroup Discount: 10+ Tickets discounted by $3 per ticket\nAges: All Ages URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/warren-millers-75/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/warren_millers_900x506.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240812T200408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T184022Z UID:10184-1731610800-1731610800@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Club 321 Featuring Nellie McKay DESCRIPTION:The incredible talent and wit of Nellie McKay returns to Club 321! \n \n\n\n“Thanks to (McKay)\, the Great American Songbook has a living\, breathing present as well as a glorious past” – Boston Globe \n \n\nSister Orchid is Nellie’s seventh album\, starting with Get Away From Me (“a tour de force” – The New York Times)\, including Normal As Blueberry Pie: A Tribute to Doris Day (“among the killer overhauls of American standards” – The New York Times) and My Weekly Reader\, music of the ‘60s (“…kicks serious butt. The results are beautiful.” – PopMatters)\, her second collaboration with famed Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick. On Obligatory Villagers (“…a brisk nine-song set that plays like the breathless first act of a stage musical decrying American fascism” – SPIN)\, local Poconos hometown jazz greats Bob Dorough\, Phil Woods\, and David Liebman contributed their exceptional talents. \n \n\nNellie’s music has been heard on Mad Men\, Boardwalk Empire\, Weeds\, Grey’s Anatomy\, NCIS\, Nurse Jackie\, and SMILF\, and she has appeared on TV shows including The Late Show with David Letterman\, Conan\, Ferguson\, and The View. \n \n\nShe has won a Theatre World Award for her portrayal of Polly Peachum on Broadway in The Threepenny Opera\, performed onscreen in the films PS I Love You and Downtown Express\, and her music was used in Rumor Has It\, Monster-in-Law\, PS I Love You\, Gasland\, Last Holiday and Private Life. \n \n\nMcKay co-created and starred in the award-winning off-Broadway hit Old Hats and has written three acclaimed musical biographies – I Want to Live!\, the story of Barbara Graham\, third woman executed in the gas chamber at San Quentin\, Silent Spring: It’s Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature\, an exploration of environmental pioneer Rachel Carson\, and A GIRL NAMED BILL – The Life and Times of Billy Tipton\, named one of the Best Concerts of 2014 by The New York Times. Her latest lady bio is The Big Molinsky – Considering Joan Rivers (“…unpredictable\, thrilling…sardonic wit…” – The New York Times).\n \n\n“McKay comes on as a Harlem Holly Golightly\, a social activist with a disarming mastery of pop vernacular.” – Los Angeles Times\n \n\nGet your tickets early – Club 321’s intimate venue will create a very special environment to experience this legendary performer. \n\n \n\n\n\n\nTickets: $20 Advance Purchase | $23 at the Door\nMembers: 15% discount off single ticket (enter your promo code when checking out)\nTime: Doors 6:15pm | Show 7:00pm\nAudience: 18+\n \nCash bar and refreshments available for purchase \n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nMechanics Hall is walking distance from all downtown locations. The accessible entrance to Mechanics Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. All concerts take place in Washburn Hall on the second floor. If you need assistance\, please contact the Mechanics Hall Ticket Office\, Wednesday through Friday from 11:00am to 5:00pm\, by calling 508-752-5608. URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/club-321-featuring-nellie-mckay/ LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NELLIE_MCKAY_900x500.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240823T153347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T152020Z UID:10349-1731499200-1731502800@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Fall 2024 Brown Bag Concert: Tomoko Iwamoto DESCRIPTION:Admission: Free & Open to the Public\n\n\n\nTime: Doors 11:30am | Show Noon\n\n\n\nAudience: All Ages\n\n\n\nJazz violin and vocalist. Born and educated in Japan\, Tomoko Iwamoto majored in electrical engineering at Keio University\, but spent a lot of time playing jazz saxophone and singing in the R&B band. She graduated from college in 1988\, and worked as an engineer in Tokyo for a year before moving to the U.S. to become a professional musician.\n\nA scholarship student at Berklee College of Music (1990-1993)\, she studied with Sharon Leventhal (classical violin)\, Matt Glaser (jazz violin)\, Herb Pomeroy\, Greg Hopkin and Ken Pullig (jazz arranging and composition). Being a “jazzy” violinist\, Tomoko has performed with groups representing styles from classical\, rock\, pop to jazz to world music\, demonstrating a great sense of improvisation. Tomoko leads a gypsy jazz quartet “440” and is also a member and composer/arranger of J-Way (jazz string quartet) and Axis Electric Strings (Top 40 songs). She provided arrangements and performed as a soloist with Mood Swings Orchestra (jazz big band)\, and wrote many grade school level arrangements for Newton All-City Orchestra. Tomoko continues to perform classical music with Plymouth Philharmonic\, Lexington Symphony\, New England Philharmonic\, Woodvale String Quartet among others.\n\n\n\nThe Brown Bag Concert Series\, presented by Mechanics Hall and 90.5 FM WICN\, has been a beloved tradition in Worcester since 1983. These hour-long concerts by acclaimed regional and national performers are held in the Great Hall on select Wednesdays from noon to 1pm. Bring your own “brown bag” lunch\, and enjoy wonderful music while eating your lunch! Cabaret-style seating available on a first-come\, first-served basis. All concerts are free\, open to the public\, and subject to change.\n\nThe accessible entrance to Mechanics Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. Please note\, there is no elevator access to the balcony. All concerts take place in the Great Hall on the third floor. If you need assistance\, please contact the Mechanics Hall Ticket Office\, Wednesday through Friday from 11:00am-5:00pm\, by calling 508-752-0888.\nWhenever possible\, Brown Bag Concerts are also broadcast live on WICN 90.5FM\, and streamed live on WICN.org. URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/winter-2024-brown-bag-concert-tomoko-iwamoto/ LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tomoko_900x500.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20241007T152716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T174656Z UID:10903-1731403800-1731427200@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:The Idea Swap DESCRIPTION:The Idea Swap is the annual event for New England-based nonprofit cultural organizations and touring artists to network and share ideas for touring projects. This year\, we will convene back at Mechanics Hall in Worcester\, MA.\n\n$65 early bird | $85 regular\n\nNonprofit arts organizations are highly encouraged to attend the Idea Swap to learn more about potential New England States Touring (NEST) 3 tours and identify tour partners. NEST 3 grants support the presentation of artists from anywhere in the world and presenting partners across multiple New England states are required.\n\nTo support networking that is mutually beneficial for organizations and artists\, capacity is limited. Organizations may register up to three staff members. The Idea Swap is designed for staff who directly participate in artistic or community programming. Artistic ensembles may register up to two members.\nKey Dates\n\n Project Idea Submission Deadline: October 9\, 2024\n Early Bird Registration Deadline: October 18\, 2024\n Registration Closes: November 5\, 2024 at 11:59 PM\n Idea Swap: November 12\, 2024\n\nRegistration & Information URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/10903/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NEFA-1-e1728314819580.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20241007T152016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T152443Z UID:10901-1731169800-1731169800@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:18th Annual ACE Gala DESCRIPTION:The ACE Gala marks a night to celebrate all we have accomplished together since 2006 as we look forward to an even brighter future.\n\nJoin us in person at Mechanics Hall or livestream the event from wherever you are to experience:\n\n The Annual ACE Student Fashion Show\n Dance\, Drumming\, Music & Arts Performances from ACE Students and African Artists\n Authentic African Food From Across the Continent\n A Black-Owned Makers and Art Market\n Guest Speakers\, Raffles & MUCH\, MUCH MORE!\n\nTICKETS URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/18th-annual-ace-gala/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACEGALA1109-e1728326158945.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20241007T150517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T150336Z UID:10894-1730889000-1730889000@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Massachusetts Department of Corrections Employee Awards DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/massachusetts-department-of-corrections-employee-awards/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DOC-logo-e1728587629645.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240812T183520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T152746Z UID:10057-1730487600-1730502000@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Salsa Social with DJ Locura DESCRIPTION:Join Laura Leones of Fiesta Dance Company of Westborough. Laura will give instruction in Salsa and Bachata from 7:00-8:00 and then the dance floor of our beautiful Great Hall will open for social dance from 8:00-11:00.\n \n\nLaura came to Latin Dance in 2017 as a student and later instructor at Tumbao Latin Dance in Worcester Since then she has studied with many leading Salsa and Bachata instructors in New York\, Boston\, Connecticut\, Providence and Houston and has performed on various Salsa and Bachata dance teams at Latin Dance congresses across the U.S. Laura teaches for Fiesta Dance at Margaritas in Northborough as well as at Assabet After Dark in Marlborough. Featuring DJ Locura.\n \n\n\n\n\n7pm – 8pm: Lesson\n8pm – 11pm: Open Dance\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Free\nNonmembers: $10 Advance Purchase | $15 at the Door\nTime:  November 1 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm\nAudience: 18+\nCash bar and concessions available. \n \n\nBuy Tickets\n\nNot a member? No worries\, JOIN TODAY! URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/salsa-social-with-dj-locura-people/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/salsa_dancer_900x500_b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240927T204712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T204712Z UID:10832-1730221200-1730235600@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:United Way of Central Massachusetts Women's Initiative Stepping Up For Girls DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Initiative hosts annual fundraising and member events to drive awareness of our philanthropic and leadership group\, highlight our support of adolescent girls\, and raise funds to increase our impact.\n \n\nThis event is a celebration of women’s philanthropy\, leadership\, and empowerment of adolescent girls\, Stepping Up for Girls is the Women’s Initiative’s signature fundraiser to support future programming. The event highlights our funded programs\, celebrates local women leaders\, and the positive impact we as a community have made in support of girls and women. It will also feature the presentation of the 2024 Lois B. Green Leadership Award & Meredith D. Wesby Young Leader Award. URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/united-way-of-central-massachusetts-womens-initiative-stepping-up-for-girls/ LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240523T154612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T154612Z UID:9334-1730044800-1730052000@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Music Worcester presents BACHtoberfest Choir: Bach Cantatas BWV 50\, 62\, 122 DESCRIPTION:Be part of THE COMPLETE BACH series by joining our BACHtoberfest Choir! This collaborative choral performance featuring The Worcester Children’s Chorus will offer our audience the opportunity to hear a consortium choir perform these cantatas from the stage at historic Mechanics Hall. \n\n\nTICKETS\n\nCantatas:\n62      Nun komm\, der Heiden Heiland\n122    Das neugeborne Kindelein \n50      Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Performers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBACHtoberfest Choir\n\n\n\n\n\nWorcester Children’s Chorus\n\n\n\n\n\nPamela Mindell\, director (WCC) URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/music-worcester-presents-bachtoberfest-choir-bach-cantatas-bwv-50-62-122/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/bachtoberfest-choir-web-e1716479145840.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240523T154331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T154331Z UID:9329-1729969200-1729980000@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Music Worcester presents Zlatomir Fung: Bach Cello Suites DESCRIPTION:The youngest cellist ever to win First Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition\, Zlatomir Fung is poised to become one of the preeminent cellists of our time. Astounding audiences with his boundless virtuosity and exquisite sensitivity\, the 24-year-old has already proven himself a star among the next generation of world-class musicians.\n\nTICKETS\n\n \n\nShow More\n\nAs Artist-in-Residence with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in the 2023/24 season\, Fung appears at London’s Cadogan Hall and tours the UK with the orchestra. Further afield\, highlights in North America and Asia include Fung’s debut with the Cleveland Orchestra\, appearances with the Baltimore and Shanghai Symphony Orchestras\, and a tour to Japan\, Hong Kong\, and Taiwan. Recent concerto highlights include his debuts with the New York Philharmonic\, London Philharmonic Orchestra\, Orchestre National de Lille\, and BBC Philharmonic\, as well as Detroit\, Seattle\, Milwaukee\, Utah\, Rochester\, and Kansas City Symphonies.  \n\nFung made his recital debut at Carnegie Hall in 2021 and was described by Bachtrack as “one of those rare musicians with a Midas touch: he quickly envelopes every score he plays in an almost palpable golden aura.” Other recent highlights include returns to the Wigmore Hall and appearances at the Verbier\, Dresden\, Janacek May\, and Tsinandali Festivals\, Cello Biennale\, La Jolla Chamber Music Society\, ChamberFest Cleveland\, and the Aspen Music Festival.\n\nAlongside demonstrating a mastery of the canon with his impeccable technique\, Fung brings exceptional insight into the depths of contemporary repertoire\, championing composers such as Unsuk Chin\, Katherine Balch\, and Anna Clyne. In 2023\, under the baton of Gemma New and with the Dallas Symphony\, Fung gave the world premiere of Katherine Balch’s “whisper concerto” with “jaw-dropping brilliance” (Dallas Morning News) as the dedicatee of the work.\n\nA winner of the 2017 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and the 2017 Astral National Auditions\, Fung has taken the top prizes at the 2018 Alice & Eleonore Schoenfeld International String Competition\, the 2016 George Enescu International Cello Competition\, and the 2015 Johansen International Competition for Young String Players\, among others. He was selected as a 2016 US Presidential Scholar for the Arts and was awarded the 2016 Landgrave von Hesse Prize at the Kronberg Academy Cello Masterclasses.\n\nFung was announced as a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship Winner in 2022 and awarded an Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2020. He was named to WXQR’s Artist Propulsion Lab in 2023. Fung has been featured on NPR’s Performance Today and has appeared six times on NPR’s From the Top. He plays a 1717 cello by David Tecchler of Rome\, kindly loaned to him through the Beare’s International Violin Society by a generous benefactor.\n\nOf Bulgarian and Chinese heritage\, Zlatomir Fung was born into a family of mathematicians and began playing cello at age three. Fung studied at The Juilliard School under the tutelage of Richard Aaron and Timothy Eddy\, where he was a recipient of the Kovner Fellowship. Outside of music\, his interests include chess\, cinema\, and creative writing.\n\n  URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/music-worcester-presents-zlatomir-fung-bach-cello-suites/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/zf-web-e1716479000814.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240523T153357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T162308Z UID:9324-1729958400-1729965600@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Music Worcester presents: Bach Organ Multimedia Concert DESCRIPTION:BACHtoberfest 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree entry\, RSVP required\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor THE COMPLETE BACH’s inaugural organ performance\, international sonic artist Peter Krasinski will be presenting “Th Expanded Bach “– a multimedia immersive experience for the audience\, on one of the most auspicious organs in the world – Worcester’s own Hook Brothers Organ\, built in 1864. \nThe performance will feature the music of Johann Sebastian Bach\, coupled with imagery designed to present a new perspective on these pieces – visual works of art\, views of earth from space\, and images from nature will all help getting Bach’s music to a new place. Through well-placed cameras and projection screens\, audience members will also get an up-close view of Krasinski’s technique and the organ itself. \nThe repertoire will range from Bach’s secular\, and sacred works for organ\, including music from the Schübler Chorales\, Trio Sonatas\, the famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor\, and other popular melodies. Also featured will be a short silent film\, THE BOAT\, starring Buster Keaton\, with live improvised musical accompaniment provided by Mr. Krasinski using the many popular melodies from Bach’s works as a springboard. \nProgram\nToccata and Fugue in G\, BWV541\nToccata and Fugue in d\, BWV565\nWachet auf\, ruft uns die Stimme\, BWV645\nMeine Seele erhebt den Herren\, BWV648\nKommst du nun\, Jesu\, vom Himmel herunter\, BWV650\nTrio Sonata No. 1 in Eb\, BWV525\, First Movement\nToccata\, Adagio and Fugue in C\, BWV564\, First Movement \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Edwin Krasinski is broadly recognized as a motivating consultant for the pipe organ community\, and as a conductor\, organist and music educator\, whose imaginative and energetic performances elevate and inform audiences. Well respected in both secular and sacred genres of his field\, he has taught the enchantment of music to both public and private institutions in the greater Boston area for many years. His silent film performances have been hailed in the press as “a great marriage of movie and music.”\n\nSpecializing in the art of live silent film accompaniment\, worldwide\, some of his many appearances have included such venues as The Schermerhorn Symphony Center\, (Nashville)\, Riverside Church\, (NYC)\, Coral Ridge\, (Fort Lauderdale)\, Irvine Auditorium\,  (University of Pennsylvania)\, Trinity Wall Street (NYC)\, Wanamaker’s-Macy’s Greek Hall (Philadelphia)\, St Joseph’s Cathedral (Hartford)\, Old South Church (Boston)\, National City Christian Church (Washington\, DC)\, St Joseph’s Oratory (Montreal)\, The Kotzschmar Organ\, (Portland)\, The Great Organ at Methuen Music Hall\, and major concert halls in the cities of Yokohama\, Fukui\, Miyazaki and Kanazawa\, Japan as part of seven tours in that country.\n\nA multiple prize-winner\, he is the recipient of the First Prize in Improvisation from the American Guild of Organists National Competition. A seasoned performer\, he has played recitals at Notre-Dame Cathedral (Paris)\, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels\, (Los Angeles)\, Holy Name Cathedral\, (Chicago) and Mikael Agricola Church\, (Helsinki).\n\nPast Dean of the Boston Chapter AGO\, Mr. Krasinski is a member of the Screen Actors Guild\, is credited as organist and choir leader in the film THE HOLDOVERS\, and was a vital contributor towards establishing an accurate portrayal for director Alexander Payne. He is Principal Organist at Mechanics Hall\, Worcester\, House Organist at the Providence Performing Arts Center\, Organist at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help\, Mission Church\, Boston\, and the First Church of Christ\, Scientist in Providence RI as well as accompanist at Beth El Temple Center\, Belmont. A distinguished pedagogue\, he recently presented Master Classes at the Sibelius Academy\, Helsinki\, Finland. He holds both a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education and Organ Performance\, and the Master of Sacred Music Degree from Boston University.\n\nWWW.KRASINSKI.ORG\n\n  URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/music-worcester-presents-bach-organ-multimedia-concert/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/organ-multimedia-web-e1716478336785.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240523T152957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T152957Z UID:9320-1729886400-1729893600@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Music Worcester presents: CONCORA: Bach Cantatas BWV 71\, 119\, 120 DESCRIPTION:For the first THE COMPLETE BACH presentation of our 2024-2025 Season\, Hartford’s premiere professional choir CONCORA (Connecticut Choral Artists)\, directed by Chris Shepard\, will perform three of Bach’s cantatas in the acoustically perfect space of Worcester’s historic Mechanics Hall. \nCantatas:\nBWV 71 – Gott ist mein König\nBWV 119 – Preise\, Jerusalem\, den Herrn\nBWV 120 – Gott\, man lobet dich in der Stille \n \n\nTICKETS URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/music-worcester-presents-concora-bach-cantatas-bwv-71-119-120/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/concora-cantatas-web-e1716478187597.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240802T222619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T142313Z UID:9967-1729798200-1729803600@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Frames: A Series in Jazz Ruth Naomi Floyd Presents Frederick Douglass Jazz Works DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Frames: A Series in Jazz features three performances that\, through jazz\, musically illuminate the remarkable lives and legacies of Sojourner Truth\, William and Martha Brown\, and Frederick Douglass\, the subjects of the Great Hall’s newest portrait installations. The performances will captivate jazz fans\, history buffs\, artists\, poets and storytellers\, and\, well\, everyone!!\n\n\nThe incredible talent of vocalist\, composer\, educator\, jazz artist Ruth Naomi Floyd is featured in the October performance. Floyd has created a discography dedicated to a sacred jazz expression. For more than 25 years\, she has been at the forefront of creating vocal jazz settings that express theology and justice.\n\n\n\nwww.frederickdouglassjazzworks.com\n\n\n\nFloyd’s recordings consist primarily of original compositions. Blessed with a soaring mezzo-soprano voice\, critics praise Ruth’s music for its distinctive sound of progressive ensemble jazz that is seamlessly blended with messages of hope\, faith\, redemption\, and love.\n\n\n\nFloyd and her multi-faceted ensemble will perform her Frederick Douglass JazzWorks\, a groundbreaking body of music that honors the legacy of Frederick Douglass\, born enslaved but who escaped to freedom and became an abolitionist\, leading orator\, statesman\, political activist\, writer\, banker\, ambassador\, and theologian. The performance pairs her original compositions with Douglass’ words from his speeches and writings. It shares the themes of tragedy\, grief\, despair\, and injustice of American slavery through the lens of Douglass’ own words of hope\, perseverance\, triumph and joy—not to be missed!\n\n\n\nSeries and individual performances tickets are available. Buy Tickets\n\n\n\nDate: October 24\, 2024\, 7:30 to 9:00pm\nGeneral Admission: $30\nMember Pricing: Use your discount code for 15% off single event tickets!\nSeries Discount: $68 for all three concerts\n\n\n\n\nRuth Naomi Floyd’s\, Frederick Douglass Jazz Works\, is Floyd’s latest body of compositions for septet\, based on the speeches and writings of the great leading orator\, abolitionist\, writer\, publisher\, and statesman. This body of work won the Best Vocal Recital Award at the San Francisco Classical Voice Audience Choice Awards in 2020-2021.\n\n\n\n\nThis series is made possible with the generous support of our program sponsors: URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/beyond-the-frames-a-series-in-jazz-ruth-naomi-floyd/ LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jazz_header_floyd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240927T204706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T204706Z UID:10827-1729618200-1729618200@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Worcester Youth Orchestras 77th Season Preview DESCRIPTION:A lovely evening of hot finger food and conversation with friends\, supporters and WYO families celebrating the start of WYO’s 77th Season. Hosted by the WYO Board of Dirctors\, we hope you will join us for this wonderful kick-off! \n \n\nTicket Information:\nAdult tickets are $20 online in advance\, $25 at the door. Tickets are complimentary to Donors to the WYO Annual Fund. Make a contribution to WYO\, see Donor Levels for ways WYO says thank you or purchase tickets. \n \n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n5:30pmCash Bar & Hor D’oeuvres with the WY Jazz Band\, Dan Gabel\, Director\n\n\n6:00pmOpening Remarks\, Presentation of the Robert R. Kennedy Community Service Award\n\n\n6:20pmMusical Selections with the Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra\, Jonathan Colby\, Music Director & Conductor \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/worcester-youth-orchestras-77th-season-preview/ LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/wyo_77_preciew_900x500.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240621T171301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T222428Z UID:9668-1729440000-1729443600@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Many Voices Youth Singers Fall Concert DESCRIPTION:Theme: Many Voices\, Many Cultures\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 20\n\n4:00PM\n\nTickets: Pay-What-You-Can\n\n \n\n\n\nExperience the Fall Concert of the Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers\, marking their third season. \n\n \n\nWe are thrilled to invite you to an uplifting performance by the Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers\, where talented students from grades 4 to 7 in Worcester will take you on a musical journey “Many Voices\, Many Cultures.” Get ready to move\, dance\, and clap along as these remarkable young voices fill the atmosphere with melodies that reflect different cultures and traditions. This theme promises to be an exhilarating celebration of our rich heritage\, resonating with the hearts of everyone in the audience.\n\n\n\nDon’t miss out – mark your calendars! 🗓️\n\n\n\nThe Music\n\n The Greatest by Sia\n Dos Oruguitas\n Bohmbela\n Cirandeiro\n Glorious\n Many Voice Anthem\n\n\n\n\nMany Voices MH Youth Singers URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/many-voices-youth-singers-fall-concert/ LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MVYS-900x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240523T152743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T152743Z UID:9317-1729281600-1729288800@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Music Worcester presents: Philip Glass Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Philip Glass Ensemble\n\n\nThe Philip Glass Ensemble (PGE) comprises the principal performers of the music of Philip Glass. In 1968\, Glass founded the PGE in New York City as a laboratory for his music. Its purpose was to develop a performance practice to meet the unprecedented technical and artistic demands of his compositions. In pioneering this approach\, the PGE became a creative wellspring for Glass\, and its members remain inimitable interpreters of his work.\n\nThe artists of the PGE recognize their unique position in the history of music of the past half-century\, and passing on that legacy is part of their practice. A deep dedication to educating the next generation of musicians is integral to the PGE’s work\, both on tour and as the Ensemble-in-Residence at The Philip Glass Institute at The New School.\n\nThe PGE debuted at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1969\, and in its early years performed primarily in the galleries\, artist lofts\, and museums of SoHo’s then-thriving artistic community. In the five decades since\, the PGE has performed in world-renowned music festivals and concert halls across five continents\, and has made records with Sony\, Nonesuch\, and Orange Mountain Music.\n\nMany of Philip Glass’s most celebrated works were expressly composed for the PGE: its core concert pieces Music in Twelve Parts\, Music in Similar Motion\, and Music with Changing Parts; the opera and musical theater projects Einstein on the Beach\, Hydrogen Jukebox\, 1000 Airplanes on the Roof\, Monsters of Grace; and the full-length dance works Dance (Lucinda Childs) and A Descent Into the Maelström (Australian Dance Theater). The PGE is most widely acclaimed for its soundtracks to Godfrey Reggio’s trilogy of wordless films: Koyaanisqatsi\, Powaqqatsi\, and Naqoyqatsi. It is also featured in Glass’s operas La Belle et la Bête and The Photographer.\n\n \n\n\nTICKETS\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\nMusic in Eight Parts (1969/2017)\nGlassworks (1981) URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/music-worcester-presents-philip-glass-ensemble/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/philipglass-e1716478050338.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240927T204748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T204748Z UID:10819-1728633600-1728655200@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Game Changers Business Conference & Expo DESCRIPTION:In today’s rapidly evolving global economy\, the need for a skilled workforce has never been more critical. Access to workforce is essential to maintain competitive advantage and ensure sustainable growth in an increasingly complex market.\n \n\nJoin the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce on Friday\, October 11th for their Game Changers Business Conference and Expo Workforce: Finding and Training Talent to Keep Worcester Moving Forward. This event will bring together industry leaders\, employers\, HR professionals\, and training experts to explore innovative strategies for workforce development and talent management. \n \n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to participate in engaging workshops\, panel discussions\, and networking sessions designed to address the evolving needs of today’s dynamic job market. Join us to gain valuable insights\, share best practices\, and collaborate on building a skilled and resilient workforce for the future. We look forward to your participation in this pivotal event!\n \n\n\nTimeActivity\n\n\n\n8:00 am\n\n\nRegistration\nBreakfast & Workforce Resource Fair | The Great Hall\n\n\n\n\n9:00am\n\n\nWelcome\nMorning Keynote: Secretary Lauren Jones\n\n\n\n\n9:55am\n\n\nAwards Ceremony\n\n\n\n\n10:15am\n\n\nCoffee Break/ Networking & Resource Fair\n\n\n\n\n10:35 am\n\n\nCoffee Break/ Networking & Resource Fair\n\n\n\n\n11:20 am\n\n\nWorkshops\n\n\n\n\nNoon to 1:00pm\n\n\nLunch\nKeynote: Tonja Mettlach\n\n\n\n\n1:00pm to 2:00pm\n\n\nWorkplace Resource Fair\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/game-changers-business-conference-expo/ LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Gamechangers-Logo-2024-900x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240909T183110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T172655Z UID:10464-1728586800-1728586800@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Club 321 Featuring Ali McGuirk DESCRIPTION:Blending classic soul power with a folk songwriter lyricism\, New England’s Ali McGuirk has the rare ability to silence a room with just a few words of a song. With a voice that is raw and sultry and a style rooted in improvisation\, her sets are a hypnotic and intimate journey.\n \n\n“With all the hooks of Lake Street Dive but more earthy tenderness and smart introspection\, McGuirk will be the Bay State’s next big export.”\n\n– BOSTON HERALD\n\n“Powerfully stunning vocals… the most outstanding performance of the day.”\n\n— GLIDE MAGAZINE\n\n“‘Til It’s Gone’ is more than just a showcase of musicianship. McGuirk brings a songwriter’s sensibility\, and a millennial’s perspective\, to her lyrics… In just a few deft strokes\, McGuirk\n paints a devastating and deeply human picture..” \n\n– WBUR\n \n\nOn her Signature Sounds Recordings debut ’Til It’s Gone\, McGuirk delivers a sublime set of songs that pairs her trademark soul sound with rootsy turns and raw rock ‘n’ roll detours. The album landed on the Boston Globe’s Top 50 Albums list for 2022. Consequence of Sound raved\, “All Back’ feels like it could exist somewhere outside of space and time– it could be on a record in the background of a party in a 1970s bungalow\, or it could be on your Discover Weekly playlist on Spotify. Either way\, it’s a great listen.”\n \n\nMcGuirk co-produced ‘Til It’s Gone with Jonah Tolchin (a star singer-songwriter in his own right) and a set of session legends: Little Feat guitarist/mandolinist Fred Tackett\, organist Larry Goldings (James Taylor\, Norah Jones)\, singer Valerie Pinkston (Ray Charles\, Luther Vandross)\, percussionist Lenny Castro (Stevie Nicks\, Stevie Wonder). They provided the astounding chops\, but the true magic of the album comes from McGuirk’s singular voice as both singer and songwriter. The nine tracks run from intimate introspection to wider meditations on oppression and justice\, from tough r&b and tender soul to big rock guitar and twangy folk. And McGuirk’s voice – bold\, buttery\, spellbinding – carries each song to the next til they’re gone. \n\n\n\n\nalimcguirk.com\n\n\n\n\nTickets: $20 Advance Purchase | $23 at the Door\nMembers: 15% discount off single ticket (enter your promo code when checking out)\nTime: Doors 6:15pm | Show 7:00pm\nAudience: 18+\n \nCash bar and refreshments available for purchase \n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nMechanics Hall is walking distance from all downtown locations. The accessible entrance to Mechanics Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. All concerts take place in Washburn Hall on the second floor. If you need assistance\, please contact the Mechanics Hall Ticket Office\, Wednesday through Friday from 11:00am to 5:00pm\, by calling 508-752-5608. URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/club-321-featuring-ali-mcguirk/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ali-club321_header-900x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240910T221036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T214013Z UID:10502-1728297000-1728300600@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Frames: Stories of Hope DESCRIPTION:A free educational program offered to 5th and 6th grade students\nWorking with cultural and educational partners\, Mechanics Hall brings enriching history\, cultural\, and performance experiences to children through a variety of programs. Beyond the Frames: Stories of Hope celebrates stories of Hope\, Resilience\, and Courage through narratives of the historic figures depicted in Mechanics Hall’s newest portrait installations: Frederick Douglass\, Sojourner Truth\, and William and Martha Brown. \nAward-winning storytellers Len Cabral and Valerie Tutson\, in collaboration with the electrifying Ammaya Dance and Drum\, will present stories and performances celebrating the significant contributions of these figures. \nWe are pleased to invite all schools to attend. Parents\, we encourage you to share this information with your child’s school! School representatives can register with Christon Carney at ccarney@mechanicshall.org. \n \n\n\n\n\nWeaving Words Connecting Cultures\, Len Cabral is an internationally acclaimed storyteller who has beenenchanting audiences with his storytelling performances at schools\, libraries\, museums and festivals since 1976. A great grandson of a Cape Verdean whaler whose grandparents immigrated to America from the islands off the coast of West Africa\, Len’s strong Cape Verdean ancestry comes alive in his exuberant retelling of African\, Cape Verdean\, and Caribbean folktales as well as original stories and tales from around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nValerie Tutson is a multiple award-winning storyteller who has been performing in schools\, churches\, libraries\, festivals and conferences since 1991. She draws her stories from around the world with an emphasis on African traditions. Her repertoire includes stories and songs she learned in her travels to South Africa\, her experiences in West Africa and stories from African American history. She is a graduate of Brown University where she earned a Master’s degree in theater arts and a BA in her self-designed major of Storytelling as a Communications Art. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nAmmaya Dance & Drum is an ensemble of dancers and drummers who practice traditional West African and Afro-Caribbean dance and drumming in the New England area. Ammaya presents the rich traditions of African rooted music and dance. Their performances are full of spirit and fun for all ages and abilities. The ensemble performs to uplift the hearts of their audiences\, playing for the joy and healing inherent in African traditions. \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: Free\, Registration Required (see Registration Note\, below)\nDate: October 7\, 2024\nTime: Doors 10am | Show 10:30am\nAudience: 5th and 6th Grade Students \nRegistration Note: School representatives can register with Christon Carney at ccarney@mechanicshall.org Parents\, we encourage you to share this information with your child’s school! \nMembership Invite: Mechanics Hall Members are invited to enjoy this hour-long program. schoolchildren will be seated on the floor\, and we will have reserved balcony seating for our members. Remember there is no elevator access to the balcony. Seating accomodations can be made if needed. Members need to register by email with the Box Office at boxoffice@mechanicshall.org. Donations happily accepted. \n  URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/beyond-the-frames-stories-of-hope/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Len-Cabral-Valerie-Tutson-500x900-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240812T183507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T182155Z UID:10054-1728068400-1728082800@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Salsa Social with DJ Black Mamba DESCRIPTION:Join Laura Leones of Fiesta Dance Company of Westborough. Laura will give instruction in Salsa and Bachata from 7:00-8:00 and then the dance floor of our beautiful Great Hall will open for social dance from 8:00-11:00.\n \n\nLaura came to Latin Dance in 2017 as a student and later instructor at Tumbao Latin Dance in Worcester Since then she has studied with many leading Salsa and Bachata instructors in New York\, Boston\, Connecticut\, Providence and Houston and has performed on various Salsa and Bachata dance teams at Latin Dance congresses across the U.S. Laura teaches for Fiesta Dance at Margaritas in Northborough as well as at Assabet After Dark in Marlborough. Featuring DJ Black Mamba.\n \n\n\n\n\n7pm – 8pm: Lesson\n8pm – 11pm: Open Dance\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Free\nNonmembers: $10 Advance Purchase | $15 at the Door\nTime:  October 4 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm\nAudience: 18+\nCash bar and concessions available. \n \n\nBuy Tickets\n\nNot a member? No worries\, JOIN TODAY! URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/salsa-social-with-dj-black-mamba/ LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/salsa_dancer_900x500_b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240726T183531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T204913Z UID:9896-1727983800-1727989200@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Frames: A Series in Jazz Barron Ryan Celebrates William & Martha Brown DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Frames: A Series in Jazz features three performances that\, through jazz\, musically illuminate the remarkable lives and legacies of Sojourner Truth\, William and Martha Brown\, and Frederick Douglass\, the subjects of the Great Hall’s newest portrait installations. The performances will captivate jazz fans\, history buffs\, artists\, poets and storytellers\, and\, well\, everyone!!\n\nSeries and individual performances tickets are available. Buy Tickets\n\nPianist\, composer\, and author\, Barron Ryan brands his talent: Classic Meets Cool. The son of two musicians\, Barron Ryan grew up in a house filled with the sounds of artists ranging from Mozart to Motown. In his own work\, he combines those disparate influences into a musical adventure that’s vintage yet fresh\, historical yet hip\, classic yet cool. Smithsonian Magazine named him one of the Ten Innovators to Watch in 2021.\n\nwww.barronryan.com\n\nRyan’s signature recital program features a thrilling combination of classical works\, renditions from great jazz pianists\, pop tune arrangements\, and original compositions that incorporate funk\, country\, and ragtime elements. The October performance includes an original work inspired by William and Martha Brown. Barron Ryan’s compositions bring an evening of musical reverence\, honoring the contributions\, passion\, and struggles for Black equality told through music.\n\nThe first Person of Color inducted as a member of the Worcester County Mechanics Association\, William Brown held innovative design patents for “Brown’s Patent Fruit Picker” and “A New and Improved Sofa Bed.” His successful upholstery and drapery business established his importance to the blossoming industrial trade markets in Worcester. William and his wife Martha were leaders in Worcester’s community and shared their extensive home library to neighbors. They raised funds for escaped and freed slaves and\, friends of Frederick Douglass\, were purportedly involved with the Underground Railroad activities.\n\n\n\nSeries and individual performances tickets are available. Buy Tickets\n\n\n\nDate: October 3\, 2024\, 7:30 to 9:00pm\nGeneral Admission: $25\nMember Pricing: Use your discount code for 15% off single event tickets!\nSeries Discount: $68 for all three concerts\n\n\n\nBarron Ryan\, hailing from Tulsa\, Oklahoma was named one of the “Ten Innovators to Watch in 2021” by Smithsonian Magazine. Commissioned by Chamber Music Tulsa\, he produced the amazing work commemorating Tulsa’s 1921 Massacre\, My Soul is Full of Troubles\, and he will be creating a specific piece written about William and Martha Brown\, which will be debuted at this concert. Barron is unique in that his original works are published in the public domain\, making his music a gift to the world.\n\n\n\n\nThis series is made possible with the generous support of our program sponsors: URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/beyond-the-frames-a-series-in-jazz-barron-ryan/ LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jazz_header_brarron_d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240819T140411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T164321Z UID:10205-1727625600-1727632800@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Worcester Symphony Orchestra Classics Lite: “Rhapsody” DESCRIPTION:George Gershwin premiered his “Rhapsody in Blue” 100 years ago\, in 1924. His innovative work provides a jazzy showcase for piano soloist Father Sean Duggan\, who last appeared with the orchestra in Bach’s Keyboard Concerto #1 in 2023. This afternoon “Classics Lite” concert is great opportunity for families to experience a live orchestra concert together. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\nAbout the Artists: Worcester Symphony Orchestra (formerly New England Symphony Orchestra and Thayer Symphony Orchestra) is the continuation of 40-plus years of music making in central Massachusetts. The orchestra is committed to several local performances each year and is engaged in discussions with several local groups about potential collaborative programming. Roderick MacDonald has been the orchestra’s music director since 2014. He is the former principal trumpet of the Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig and a former conducting student of both Kurt Masur and Bernard Haitink. Under his leadership the orchestra has increased its use of video programming during the COVID pandemic through such initiatives as NESO at Home (downloadable videos of small groups of NESO musicans in intimate settings) and the co-production of AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS with VOX New England. \n\n\nPiano Soloist Father Seán Duggan\n\nThe event will also feature piano soloist Father Seán Duggan. Father Seán Brett Duggan\, O.S.B.\, attended Loyola University in New Orleans and received a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance and a Master of Fine Arts degree at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. He graduated summa cum laude with a Master of Arts degree in Theology from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans and was ordained to the priesthood. In September 1983\, Father Duggan won first prize in the Johann Sebastian Bach International Competition for pianists in Washington\, D.C.\, which entitled him\, among other honors\, to give various concerts around the country and a two-month tour of Germany. In the “Bach Year\,” 1985\, he gave complete performances of The Well-Tempered Clavier in New Orleans\, Pittsburgh\, and Birmingham to critical acclaim. In 1991 he participated again in the Bach Competition in Washington\, D.C.; this time he was one of three first-place winners\, which entitled him to another round of concert engagements and a second tour of Germany.\nThroughout the year 2000\, the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death\, Father Duggan performed the complete cycle of the composer’s keyboard works eight times in a series of fifteen recitals entitled “Bach On the Threshold of Hope.”\nFather Duggan\, currently on the piano faculty at the State University of New York at Fredonia\, is in the midst of recording the complete (non-organ) keyboard works of Bach for commercial release. \n\n\n\n\n\nDate and Time: September 29 from 4:00 to 6:00pm (Doors open at 3:15pm)\nTicket Prices: Start at $35\nMembers Pricing: Orchestra members\, Mechanics Hall members and students may purchase any available seat for $15 (not including Premium seating).\nAll Ages\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nThis event is made possible with the generous support of\nthe New England Symphony Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts\n\n\n\nMechanics Hall is walking distance from all downtown locations. The accessible entrance to Mechanics Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. All concerts take place in Washburn Hall on the second floor. URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/worcester-symphony-orchestra-classics-lite-rhapsody/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WSO_header_900x500.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240812T184618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T224453Z UID:10170-1727377200-1727377200@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Club 321 Featuring Harshitha Krishnan Trio DESCRIPTION:Harshitha Krishnan is a Grammy nominated performing and recording artist\, music educator\, and social justice advocate of Indian origin from Lagos\, Nigeria.\n \n\nHailing from a strong background in western classical music\, she embraced soul\, R&B\, alternative\, jazz\, Indian folk and other world music styles\, creating her own distinctive and eclectic sound: a fusion of Indian and contemporary western elements. Through performing her original music\, arrangements of Indian and Pop tunes\, jazz fusion pieces and more\, Harshitha creates a singular musical experience that takes listeners on a journey of unfiltered emotions\, exploring sounds and textures from around the world.\n \n\nA graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music\, Harshitha has already worked with an impressive roster of renowned musicians including A.R.Rahman\, Ilayaraaja\, Gary Burton\, Vijay Prakash\, Michael McDonald\, Shankar Mahadevan\, Shreya Ghoshal\, Pablo Ziegler\, Bill Whelan\, Alejandro Sanz\, Clinton Cerejo\, Javed Ali\, Sivamani\, and Javier Limone to name a few\, on various film\, studio and live projects.\n \n\nShe was a leading member of the Berklee Indian Ensemble whose debut album was nominated for ‘Best Global Music Album’ at the 65th Grammy® Awards\, and performs with her vocal group ‘MuZù’\, the Yotam Ishay Chamber Group and Utako Toyama’s ‘SkyBridge’. Since 2021\, she has served on the Voice\, Ensemble\, Harmony and Professional Music Faculty at Berklee College of Music.\n \n\nAn artist with a vision to affect positive change in attitudes towards women\, mental health\, the LGBTQIA+ and race\, Harshitha aligns her social\, philosophical and political views with the nature of the music she performs.\n \nharshithakrishnan.com\n\n\n\n\nTickets: $20 Advance Purchase | $23 at the Door\nMembers: 15% discount off single ticket (enter your promo code when checking out)\nTime: Doors 6:15pm | Show 7:00pm\nAudience: 18+\n \nCash bar and refreshments available for purchase \n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nMechanics Hall is walking distance from all downtown locations. The accessible entrance to Mechanics Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. All concerts take place in Washburn Hall on the second floor. If you need assistance\, please contact the Mechanics Hall Ticket Office\, Wednesday through Friday from 11:00am to 5:00pm\, by calling 508-752-5608. URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/club-321-featuring-harshitha-krishnan-trio/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Harhitha_900x500.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240920T163340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T223055Z UID:10709-1727370900-1727380800@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Worcester Economic Club: Jeff Greene DESCRIPTION:Registration & More Information\n\n\nJeff Greene was born in 1954 in Worcester\, Massachusetts. His father ran a business selling used textile machinery and his mother was a religious school teacher. His parents taught and instilled in him a strong set of economic values that would become the basis of a long and fortuitous career in real estate investment and development and business. \nA 1972 graduate of Worcester’s Doherty High School\, Greene worked his way through The Johns Hopkins University teaching religious school three days a week and checking ID’s outside the Hopkins gym\, as well as working winter vacations as a busboy and waiter at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach\, Florida. He received his BA in economics and sociology from Johns Hopkins in just two and a half years. After Johns Hopkins\, Greene worked on‐the‐road as a circus promoter for almost 3 years\, saving the seed capital for what would become a billion dollar real estate portfolio. After his time with the circus \, Greene attended Harvard Business School where he received his MBA in 1979. \nWhile at Harvard\, Greene began investing in residential real estate by purchasing a 3‐family home not far from the Cambridge campus. He gained a quick understanding of the real estate business\, and by the time he completed his second year he had accumulated 18 properties and a net worth of over a million dollars. Post Harvard\, Greene moved to Los Angeles where he was able to successfully navigate a roller coaster real estate market through the 80’s and 90’s. By 2006\, he had accumulated a $1 billion real estate portfolio\, but he worried about the possible collapse of the real estate market. In response\, Greene devised a hedge for that portfolio in which he would short what he determined were enormously overvalued subprime mortgage backed securities. His investment has been described as the most successful trade in history by an individual on Wall Street. \nIn 2010\, and now a resident of  Florida\, Greene felt that the country was heading in the wrong direction and ran for the Democratic nomination for United States Senate\, for which he was defeated. \nGreene manages a vast portfolio of financial investments in real estate\, hospitality and energy. He is an active philanthropist supporting a variety of charities and is a signatory to the Buffet‐Gates Giving Pledge. URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/worcester-economic-club-jeff-greene/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/wec92624graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240829T160452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T173125Z UID:10375-1727281800-1727292600@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Worcester Business Journal’s 25th Annual 40 Under Forty Awards DESCRIPTION:WBJ’s 25th Annual 40 Under Forty Awards is a celebration of the rising young leaders from throughout Central Massachusetts. Since 1999 WBJ has recognized over 900 high achieving men and women\, and they’ve gone on to accomplish even bigger things over the last 25 years.\n \n\nNot only will a new class of honorees debut this September – the celebration will also applaud the accomplishments of some of the outstanding achievers who have come before them. 40 Under Forty is WBJ’s biggest celebration of the year – and the 25th Anniversary issue and event is sure to top them all!\n \n\n\n\n\nEvent Agenda\n4:30PM: Doors Open\n5:00PM: Awards Presentation\n6:30PM: Networking and Cocktail Reception\n\nNote: This is a cocktail/networking party reception with general seating in the balcony. A limited amount of reserved VIP tables are available for purchase.\n\nSponsorship opportunities available! Contact Kris Prosser\, kprosser@wbjournal.com for more info.\n \n\n\n\nDate: September 25\, 2024\, 4:30 to 7:30pm\nTicket Price: Starting at $75\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.wbjournal.com/40underforty URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/40-under-forty/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/40-under-40_900x500.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240730T153426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T172238Z UID:9915-1727197200-1727204400@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Mechanics Hall 2024 Celebration of Excellence and 181st Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:We’re proud to present the 2024 Mechanics Hall Celebration of Excellence and 181st Annual Meeting of the Worcester County Mechanics Association\, featuring Master Mechanic Award presentations to Gloria D. Hall and Stacey Luster.\n\nFree Admission ~ All Are Welcome Register Today \n\n\nTuesday\, September 24 5:00 – 7:00 PM \nDoors Open/Registration and Networking 4:30 pm\nProgram 5:00 pm\nReception 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm\nHors d ’Oeuvres provided by Struck Catering\n\nWith Special Guests:\nTheresa Buccico & Dukroa Owens\, Clemente Course Student Poets\nOliver de la Paz\, Worcester Poet Laureate\nSerenity Jackson\, Worcester Youth Poet Laureate\nPeter Krasinski\, Mechanics Hall Principal Organist\n\n\nThe 2024 Master Mechanic Award honors individuals who are inspirational examples of the pursuit of excellence.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGloria D. Hall\nPublic Art Administrator\, Preservationist\n\n\nGloria D. Hall is a distinguished preservationist and public art administrator whose transformative impact on Worcester’s cultural landscape is widely recognized. As the ideator and co-founder of Art in the Park\, Gloria has played a pivotal role in turning outdoor spaces into dynamic galleries\, featuring thought-provoking sculptures and art installations. Her commitment to public art also extends to Art in the Heart of Main South\, a spin-off project that enhances University Park with engaging art displays. She is an educator co-founder of Worcester’s Black Excellence Academy and is the former director of the Willis Center Cultural Institute. \n\n\nGloria’s influence in Worcester is further exemplified by her recent work at Mechanics Hall as co-chair of the Portraits Project which included recruiting distinguished panelists\, creating the artists’ call\, and administering the artist selection process. The results of this initiative were the commissions of portraits of significant Black historical figures\, which are now included in the Hall’s world-renowned performance hall. The Project has been celebrated for its role in presenting a more inclusive and accurate depiction of the city’s history.\n\nHer educational background includes degrees from Northeastern University and Goucher College\, which have equipped her with a robust understanding of public policy and arts administration. This foundation has greatly contributed to her success in both art curation and nonprofit leadership. In addition to her significant contributions to the arts and community\, Gloria Hall has been honored with several prestigious awards. These include the Worcester Telegram & Gazette Community Vision Cultural Enrichment Award\, the Worcester County YWCA’s Katherine F. Erskine Award in Arts & Humanities in 2004\, and the 2023 Harvey Ball Smile Award from the Worcester Historical Museum. Gloria was one of 125 women leaders from the state of Massachusetts recognized by the Women’s Union as having made a significant contribution to the lives of women and families in their own communities and beyond. Her accolades reflect her enduring impact on the cultural and social fabric of her community.\n\nMore\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStacey Luster\nGeneral Counsel & Assistant to the President Worcester State University\n\n \nStacey Luster is a third generation Worcesterite\, who secured her place in Worcester’s history by becoming the only African American woman to be elected to the Worcester City Council as well as the first African American to be elected President of Mechanics Hall. \n\nAfter graduating from South High School in Worcester at age 16\, Stacey attended St. John’s University in New York\, earning a BA in Government and Public Administration and Boston University School of Law\, where she earned a Juris Doctorate. Stacey has also earned professional certifications from Harvard University in Negotiations and Executive Leadership and from Cornell University in Mediation. \n\n\nStacey Luster is an attorney\, mediator\, educator\, community leader and trusted confidant with over 30 years of experience advising Presidents\, CEOs as well as elected and appointed officials. In addition to teaching Education Law to school leaders\, Stacey has worked at all levels of public education including the Worcester Public Schools\, Quinsigamond Community College\, the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education and co-founding the Black Excellence Academy. Currently Stacey is working as a founding board member of the Worcester Cultural Academy Public Charter School and General Counsel and Assistant to the President at Worcester State University. \n\nStacey is vested in the success of our beloved community and has expanded her work into the financial sector as a Director and Chairperson of the Culture\, Community and CRA Committee for Country Bank. \n\nStacey and her husband Charles have 5 children\, 3 grandchildren and enjoy attending church and turning community events into date nights!\n\nMore\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Admission ~ All Are Welcome Register Today URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/2024-mechanics-hall-celebration-of-excellence/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mechanicshall.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ann_mtg_header-centered.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T045520 CREATED:20240613T144321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T153556Z UID:9607-1726774200-1726779600@mechanicshall.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Frames: A Series in Jazz Avery Sharpe Celebrates Sojourner Truth DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Frames: A Series in Jazz features three performances that\, through jazz\, musically illuminate the remarkable lives and legacies of Sojourner Truth\, William and Martha Brown\, and Frederick Douglass\, the subjects of the Great Hall’s newest portrait installations. The performances will captivate jazz fans\, history buffs\, artists\, poets and storytellers\, and\, well\, everyone!!\n\nSeries and individual performances tickets are available. Buy Tickets\n\nCelebrated bassist and composer Avery Sharpe will deliver a performance of his music album Sojourner Truth—‘ain’t I a woman\,’ inspired by and based on Truth’s incredible life story.\n