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SUMMARY:St. Olaf Choir Concert
DESCRIPTION:For more than a century\, the St. Olaf Choir has set the gold standard for choral singing\, performing for millions around the world. Composed of 75 mixed voices\, the St. Olaf Choir is hailed as one of the nation’s premier a cappella ensembles\, renowned for its artistry and beauty of sound. \n  \n\n“We seek to be a transforming force in society through choral performance\, bringing understanding\, mercy\, justice\, peace\, and hope to a world that desperately cries out for these things.” – Anton Armstrong \n\n\nTickets \n\nTier 1: $45 \nTier 2: $37 \nTier 3: $30 \nSTUDENTS: $10 \n*Please note\, Balcony seating is not accessible by elevator and may not be suitable for those with mobility concerns \n\nFor more than a century\, the St. Olaf Choir\, conducted by Dr. Anton Armstrong\, has set the gold standard for choral singing\, performing for millions around the world. Composed of 75 mixed voices\, the St. Olaf Choir is hailed as one of the nation’s premier a cappella ensembles\, renowned for its artistry and beauty of sound.  \nThe St. Olaf Choir was founded in 1912 by F. Melius Christiansen\, whose work established the ensemble’s standard of excellence and its tradition of bringing music to audiences outside of campus. Christiansen chose spiritually profound music and pushed student musicians to perfect a tone that was disciplined\, controlled\, and free of excessive vibrato. That sound — securely in tune\, controlled in pitch\, smooth in delivery — became the choir’s hallmark. \nWhen Armstrong took the helm in 1990\, his vast knowledge of music and his ability to articulate a vision to singers and audiences alike took the St. Olaf Choir to the next level\, adding more flavor to its signature sound and further expanding its repertoire to include music of the Pacific Rim\, Africa\, and Latin America. \nUnder Armstrong’s leadership\, the choir continues to expand its touring horizons\, engaging capacity audiences in major concert halls throughout the United States and worldwide. The ensemble has toured internationally 16 times. Most recently the St. Olaf Choir toured South Africa for three weeks in 2024\, performing alongside Tuks Camerata\, Quava Vocal Group\, and other standout choral ensembles. \n  \n\nAnton Armstrong\, Tosdal Professor of Music at St. Olaf College\, became the fourth conductor of the St. Olaf Choir in 1990. He is a graduate of St. Olaf College and earned advanced degrees at the University of Illinois and Michigan State University. He is editor of a multicultural choral series for Earthsongs Publications and co-editor (with John Ferguson) of the revised St. Olaf Choral Series for Augsburg Fortress Publishers. In June 1998\, he began his tenure as founding conductor of the Oregon Bach Festival Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy. ] In January 2006\, Baylor University selected Anton Armstrong from a field of 118 distinguished nominees to receive the Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching and spent February–June 2007 in residency at Baylor University as a visiting professor. In October 2009\, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Michigan State University. In June 2013\, Dr. Armstrong received the Saltzman Award from the Oregon Bach Festival. The festival’s highest honor\, the Saltzman Award is bestowed upon individuals who have provided exceptional levels of leadership to the organization. Dr. Armstrong is a highly sought-after clinician and guest conductor\, and works with many of the world’s most prestigious organizations and ensembles. \n 
URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/st-olaf-choir-concert/
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SUMMARY:Courage to Dream: A Black History Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets! \n\n“Courage to Dream” will tell the courageous faith stories of Black and Brown immigrants who have journeyed to Worcester County in search of a better life. Through performances by local artists\, actors\, choirs\, and culinary creatives\, we will celebrate their resilience and contributions. \nIn addition to several powerful performances\, an Art Gallery will be open before and after the show\, displaying artwork from local artists celebrating African American History. \nThe show will begin at 6PM with a musical play featuring local actors and performers. \nA small expo with local food vendors from the diaspora and local community service vendors will be open pre and post show until 9PM \nArtists include: \n\n	Kirosha – Local recording artist and founder of Kingdom Voices & Music\n	Amanda Shea – Award winning poet\n	Mandel Ropario – Extraordinary instrumentalist\, singer-songwriter\, producer\n	5th Blend – Local a cappella group\n	Kings Kids – Worcester County Community Children’s Gospel Choir\n	SLA Voce\n	AND MORE!\n\n\nSponsored by:\n  \n 
URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/kingdom-voice-and-music-kingdom-voices-of-glory/
LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Swinging through the Decades of Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Swinging through the Decades of Jazz  \nDaniel Kelly Quintet  \n6th Grade Culture LEAP  \n\nMonday\, February 10\, 2025  \n9:30am & 11:30am  \n\nThe “Swinging through the Decades of Jazz” program immerses Worcester Public School 6th-grade students in the rich history and cultural evolution of jazz music in the United States. From its roots in African traditions to the influence of diverse cultures\, students will explore how jazz became one of America’s most celebrated musical genres.  \n🎤 Students will enjoy a live concert performance tracing the development of jazz — from early styles to modern interpretations — while learning to analyze key techniques like call-and-response. By understanding how these musical elements create unity and spark interest\, students will connect with jazz on a deeper level.  \nThrough Culture LEAP Field Trips\, Worcester students gain access to inspiring\, educational arts experiences that expand their understanding of music\, culture\, and history. Mechanics Hall is honored to be part of this vital program that fosters creativity\, curiosity\, and cultural appreciation in young learners.  \nPlease Note: This is a School Event and Not Open to the Public.  \nTeachers interested in attending can contact their school administration for more information. Parents who want their child to participate should reach out to their child’s teacher to learn more about how the Culture LEAP Field Trips are integrated into their school’s curriculum.  \nMechanics Hall is honored to be part of this vital program that fosters creativity\, curiosity\, and cultural appreciation in Worcester’s young learners.  \nTogether\, we’re keeping the arts alive and thriving in Worcester classrooms!   \n\nDaniel Kelly – a composer\, pianist and jazz educator who has been called “stunningly original” with “a visionary imagination.” His music draws inspiration from literature\, visual art and journalism\, captivating audiences across the country. A prolific composer and tireless musical explorer\, Kelly continually seeks out new avenues for his creativity.   \nKelly is the recipient of the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Adventurous Programming Award\, Chamber Music America Residency Partnership Grant\, New York State Arts Council Individual Artist Grant and the Aaron Copland Fund. He is the co-founder and co-Artistic Director of Connection Works\, an artist-run non-profit organization based in Brooklyn. Kelly has toured throughout Southeast Asia and India as part of the Kennedy Center and US State Department sponsored Jazz Ambassador program. Other notable international performances include benefit concerts for orphan children in the Kangemi slums of Nairobi\, Kenya and a concert for the president of Costa Rica.  \n  \n 
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LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Love and Romance: A Night of Italian Opera
DESCRIPTION:Program Details  \nComposer/organist/pianist Leonardo Ciampa creates a lush landscape\, pulling from treasured works including:  \nPuccini – La rondine and Mannon Lescaut  \nVerdi – La Traviata and Il trovatore  \nDonizetti – Maria di Rohan and Lucia di Lammermoor  \nMascagni – Cavalleria rusticana and L’amico Fritz \nMechanics Hall presents Love and Romance: A Night of Italian Opera.  \nWhat better way to set the mood for Valentine’s Day\, than an evening of luscious Italian opera in the Great Hall at Mechanics Hall? Maestro Leonardo Ciampa has assembled an impressive sextet of singers\, prepared to share a distinctive program of arias and ensembles from the great Italian operas – providing something for everyone to savor. Enjoy charcuterie and items from our full bar at your choice of table or theatre seating.  \n\nAdult: $25\nSenior: $20\nVIP Package: $120\nIncludes: Reserved\, romantic Table for 2 in premium seating section\, charcuterie for 2 and a sweet treat! \nSeating and bar service begin at 7:00 pm\, with the first singers taking the stage at 7:30 pm. \nReserve tickets now \n \n15% off Mechanics Hall Member tickets \n\nMaestro Ciampa will be joined by a selection of talented singers\, including:\n\n \n \nBritish soprano Letitia Stevens has been praised for her expressive performances\, warm\, rich tone and comic timing. Show MoreMs. Stevens recently returned to singing soprano\, after many years singing mezzo-soprano: her first soprano role was Queen of the Night in Die Zauberflöte with Connecticut Lyric Opera\, November 2017\, a role she recently reprised with Opera51\, “a wonderful Queen of the Night!… high Fs are amazing!” In October 2021 she premiered a set of songs\, Les quatre éléments written for her by composer Leonardo Ciampa; at Mechanics Hall. In April 2023 she was the soprano soloist in the world-premiere of Requiem for William\, also by Ciampa. She has appeared as soloist with Boston Bel Canto Opera and Greater Worcester Opera\, and has given recitals in Boston\, at the Shaftesbury Fringe (Dorset\, UK) and in France. Her first post-COVID production was with Cambridge Chamber Ensemble\, covering Isabells in Wagner’s Forbidden Love. Immediately pre-COVID she was fortunate to sing Madame Herz/Goldentrill in Der Schauspieldirektor with Rhode Island Opera on Tap\, as well as excerpts of Queen of the Night and Countess. In July 2019 she gave return recitals at Rozet and Marthon in south-west France\, about which Charente Libre wrote\, “…she ignited the room with a majestic interpretation…”. In early 2019 she appeared as Rosalinde in Die Fledermaus with Lyric Opera Studio\, Weimar and before that she sang Cleopatra in Handel’s Giulio Cesare with The Connecticut Virtuosi & Connecticut Lyric Opera. In 2018-2020 she was a semi-finalist in: The American Prize\, in both Opera and Art Song divisions; Talents of the World Competition and Harold Haugh Light Opera Competition. \n\nMontreal Family Photos \n\nBaritone Michael Meraw has performed with companies across North America (including: Pacific Opera Victoria\, the Victoria Symphony Orchestra\, the Banff Centre\, Edmonton Opera\, the Richard Eaton Singers\, Symphony Regina\, the National Arts Centre\, the Thirteen Strings\, Opéra Atelier\, Opera in Concert\, Montreal Opera\, Seattle Opera\, Virginia Opera\, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra)\, in repertoire ranging from Monteverdi and Handel\, to Webern and Szymanowski. Show MoreNot only has Meraw garnered critical acclaim in the standard repertoire\, winning praise for his Figaro in Rossini’s Barber of Seville and Orff’s Carmina Burana\, but he has also brought lesser-known works to new audiences through his incisive portrayals of such roles as King Roger by Szymanowski (“Meraw did well as Roger\, with nervy urgency and gripping delivery of his increasingly anguished lines…” — Geoff Chapman\, The Toronto Star) and Sir John A. MacDonald in Somers’s Louis Riel (“Dealing with a vocal part that veers from sprechgesang to dramatic declamation\, baritone Michael Meraw showed great vocal cut and thrust\, in addition to contributing a striking stage presence.” — Richard Turp\, Opera Canada). Mr. Meraw has performed many of the standard baritone parts in oratorio including Mendelssohn’s Elijah\, Orff’s Carmina Burana\, Handel’s Messiah\, Judas Maccabeas\, Joshua and Israel in Egypt\, and the Requiems of Brahms and Fauré.  A regular recitalist\, his repertoire spans the baritone repertoire in English\, French\, German\, Italian and Russian. As well as his regular voice studio at New England Conservatory and his responsibilities as the Artistic Director of NEC’s Undergraduate Opera Studio\, Mr. Meraw has become a regular Master clinician and adjudicator at several festivals in China\, as well as at AIMS in Graz.  Many of his students have gone onto success\, winning positions in young artist programs and artist contracts in the United States\, Canada and Europe.  Michael’s students can include La Scala\, the Chatelet\, L’Opera Comique in Paris\, Minnesota Opera\, St. Louis Opera\, Montreal Opera\, BBC Proms\, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra among their recent credits.  \n\n \nNative of Kyiv\, Ukraine\, Olga Lisovska holds degrees from Middlebury College\, École Normale de Musique d’A. Cortot in Paris\, France and L’Institut des Sciences Politiques in Paris\, France.  Hailed as “soprano extraordinaire” by WBUR\, Olga is a critically acclaimed classical soprano\, whose career involves both singing on prestigious concert stages\, including Carnegie Hall\, teaching & coaching\, and producing performances/events/festivals.Show More Olga produced award-winning operas at Commonwealth Lyric Theater\, a Boston-based opera company\, and Talents of the World’s Annual Music Festival at Carnegie Hall.  As a performer\, Ms. Lisovska’s concerts have been featured on Ukrainian\, Italian and American TV and radio\, including on the Today Show and WBUR.  Olga is also a founder of a nonprofit organization\, Music\, Arts and Fashion Productions\, whose mission is to promote the arts and to educate.  Ms. Lisovska is a sought-after voice teacher since 2001. As diction and public speaking coach she has been working with Tanglewood Festival Chorus at Boston Symphony\, AstraZeneca pharmaceutical and biotechnology company\, with Odyssey Opera\, and New England Conservatory\, among others. Being a passionate connector\, Olga serves as Managing Partner at Sky International Center\, the largest international social\, cultural and business network of 25\,000 members in New England. Since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine\, Olga co-founded Sky Philanthropy\, a non-profit organization\, which supports people in crisis.  Sky Philanthropy produced two Boston Ukrainian Festivals\, which were attended by over 3\,000 people (in 2022) and 5\,000 people (in 2023) and were featured in major news outlets. Ms. Lisovska has been giving performance lectures about Ukrainian music and song literature to audiences ranging from children\, to students in universities\, to adults and seniors.   \n\n \nTeddy Edgar is a Boston-based tenor and actor\, hailed by a Boston critic to be “ready for prime-time”! He started his extensive training in Music Theatre and Vocal Performance at the elite Walnut Hill School for the Arts\, located in Natick\, MA.Show More Teddy won several awards in high school\, including: First Place for Music Theatre (twice) and Second Place at NATS\, First Place for the Opera Division at The Peter Elvins Competition\, and Finalist for both The Hal Leonard Competition and The Classical Singer Competition. At Oklahoma City University\, Teddy earned his Bachelor of Music as a double major in Music Theatre and Vocal Performance. Teddy recently received his Master of Music in Opera Performance from Boston Conservatory at Berklee in May 2023. Professional credits include Giuseppe Zangara in Assassins by Stephen Sondheim with Lyric Stage Boston\, Chef Louis in Disney’s The Little Mermaid by Alan Menken with Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston\, Farmer in Oklahoma by Rodgers and Hammerstein with Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston\, and the Ensemble of Pippin by Stephen Schwartz. Represented by Take 3 Talent Agency and Brilliant Talent Management.  \n\n \nHeather Gallagher’s work has been hailed as “standout” (Lawrence A. Johnson\, The Miami Herald)\, “vivid and convincing” Angelo Mao\, Boston Classical Review and “great fun”\, Jim Lowe\, The Barre Montpellier Times. Credits include\, La Tragedie de Carmen (Carmen\, Seaglass Opera)\, Whaling Women (Ruth Post\, world premiere\, Seaglass Opera)\, the grammy nominated recording of Haroun and the Sea of Stories (Soraya\, BMOP)\, Patience (Lady Saphir\, Odyssey Opera) and Ourland (The Policewoman\, world premiere\, San Jose Chamber Orchestra). Show MoreMs. Gallagher is an Emerging Opera Alumnus with Boston Lyric Opera where she performed a number of comprimario roles\, including Mercedes in director Calixto Bieitos staging of Carmen (San Francisco Opera). As a creator and producer she has mounted a number of successful pandemic era productions online and in person through Cultural Wasteland with the help of dramaturg\, Peter Schiepers. CW productions include\, The Heart Cannot Hold\, Letters from New York: the Music of Chris DeBlasio\, Britten + Auden\, “Crazy B&%ch!”: Classical Music’s Difficult Women\, Tom Lehrer for President: An Election Eve Cabaret and a chamber concert version of Das Lied von der Erde. Ms. Gallagher is a soloist in the all professional ensemble at First Church Boston under the direction of Gigi Mitchell Velasco. In her spare time she enjoys baking\, biking and creating a fumetti photo style running comic called\, Les Familles des Animaux. \n\n  \n \nDescribed as having “a comfortable mastery of vocal technique”\, internationally accredited Lucas Hickman is a lyric tenor hailing originally from Carlisle\, Massachusetts. Show MoreHis performance credits include Turiddu in Cavalleria rusticana with Opera51\, Tito in La clemenza di Tito with Metrowest Opera\, Cavaradossi in Tosca with Opera51\, Nemorino in L’elisir d’amore with the Monterrey Summer Opera Academy\, and Bardolfo in Falstaff with the International Summer Opera Festival of Morelia. He also performed with companies such as Boston Lyric Opera\, San Antonio Opera\, Boston Symphony Orchestra and Opera Vermont. He received his Masters Degree in Voice from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and Bachelors of Music from Ithaca College. A first year Resident Artist with Austin Opera\, he will be joining the chorus and covering the role of Pinkerton in their upcoming production of Madame Butterfly. \n\n \nLeonardo Ciampa  \nBorn in Boston in 1971\, composer/organist/pianist LEONARDO CIAMPA is a musician of international acclaim. He is director of music at Our Lady of the Angels and Emanuel Lutheran Church in Worcester\, MA\, Founding Director of the Organ Festival of Worcester\, and Maestro di Cappella Onorario of the Basilica in Gubbio\, Italy. Show More \nPreviously\, he served as Artistic Director of “Music for a Great Hall” at Mechanics Hall\, Composer-in-Residence at Mechanics Hall\, founding director of Arts MetroWest\, and artistic director of organ concerts at MIT.  \nAs an organist\, Ciampa has toured Europe extensively\, performing in Italy\, Austria\, Germany\, and Switzerland\, and in major festivals such as Festival Perosiano\, Festival Organistico Lauretano\, and Pistoia Musica Antica. He has given recitals at cathedrals in Vienna\, New York City\, Boston\, and Lucca; basilicas in Rome\, Turin\, Loreto\, and Absam; and abbeys in Dürnstein and Camaiore.  \nHis compositions include Suite Siciliana (commissioned for the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra’s 25th season)\, several cantatas\, organ symphonies (including the Worcester Organ Symphony)\, and numerous organ works performed by organists across the U.S. Notable premieres include Missa Pamphyliana in Gubbio and Suite Divina at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in NYC.  \nAs a pianist\, Ciampa has performed at Zankel Hall (Carnegie Hall) and Mechanics Hall and marked Chopin’s 200th birthday with a six-recital series in Boston. An avid writer\, he is the author of books on bel canto\, Don Lorenzo Perosi\, and Beniamino Gigli.  \n\n \n\n \n  \n  \n\nFree tickets also available through Vettix.org\, an organization that provides tickets to events which reduce stress\, strengthen family bonds\, build life-long memories and encourage service members and veterans to stay engaged with local communities and American life. \n 
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LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Salsa Social
DESCRIPTION:This Valentine’s Day\, Friday\, February 14\, 2025\, join us at Mechanics Hall for an evening of timeless elegance\, music\, and connection. Whether you are planning a romantic outing for two or seeking a vibrant evening among friends\, this special celebration offers an experience to cherish in the heart of Worcester. \n\nThe festivities commence at 8:00 PM with a dance lesson in Salsa and Bachata led by the talented Laura Leones. Her expertise and engaging style will guide both seasoned dancers and newcomers alike\, ensuring all can step onto the dance floor with confidence and grace.  \nAt 9:00 PM\, Mechanics Hall comes alive with the rhythms of Willie Colon y El Grupo Chevere. Renowned for their exceptional performances throughout Massachusetts since 1994\, their lively and sophisticated music will fill the Great Hall\, creating a joyous atmosphere for all to enjoy.  \nCelebrate Valentine’s Day in the unmatched ambiance of Mechanics Hall\, a historic venue that has brought people together for generations. With its exquisite acoustics and welcoming charm\, the Hall is the perfect setting for an evening of dance\, music\, and community. We invite you to make this Valentine’s Day an occasion to remember.  \nMechanics Hall Members: FREE    \nNonmembers: $10 online $15 at door    \nAudience: 18+  \nCash bar and concessions available.  \nBUY TICKETS \n🕗 8:00 PM: Salsa & Bachata dance lesson with the amazing Laura Leones—perfect for beginners and seasoned dancers alike!  \n🎶 9:00 PM: Live music and dancing with the incredible Willie Colon y El Grupo Chevere.  \n\nThis event is eligible for free tickets under the Card to Culture Program\nMechanics Hall is proud to participate in the Card to Culture program through the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Limited number of tickets available. Use promo code CARD2CULTURESALSA to redeem. For eligibility requirements\, please see Mechanicshall.org/cardtoculture \nFree tickets also available through Vettix.org\, an organization that provides tickets to events which reduce stress\, strengthen family bonds\, build life-long memories and encourage service members and veterans to stay engaged with local communities and American life. \n\n\n \nArtists:
URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/salsa-social-3/
LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Club 321 Featuring Duke Robillard
DESCRIPTION:Artist: Duke Robillard \nMechanics Hall’s Club 321 is proud to present legendary blues guitarist\, singer\, and songwriter Duke Robillard for an unforgettable evening of live music. Known for his unmatched mastery of the blues guitar and his ability to traverse swing\, jazz\, rockabilly\, and Chicago blues\, Duke has solidified his place as one of the most versatile and celebrated artists in contemporary blues. Audiences of all ages—whether lifelong blues enthusiasts\, casual listeners\, or music lovers seeking a sophisticated night out—are invited to experience this New England blues icon in an intimate and artful setting. \nThis performance is part of Club 321\, an affordable\, sophisticated live music series that delivers exceptional monthly concerts on Thursday evenings. Located in the heart of downtown Worcester at Mechanics Hall\, the series creates a warm\, inviting atmosphere perfect for meeting up with friends or stepping up your date night. Duke Robillard’s music will set a mood of timeless artistry\, transporting the audience through soulful grooves\, swinging rhythms\, and masterful guitar work that celebrate the rich legacy of American blues. \n\n“One of the great players” – BB King\n\n \n“Robillard is a soloist of stunning force and originality.” – the New York Times\n\n \n“One of God’s guitarists.” – The Houston Post\n\n \n“Most everything Duke Robillard has done as a guitarist during the past four-plus decades…bears witness to his musical intelligence and his dedication to his craft”. – Downbeat \n  \n\nBuy Tickets \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\n \nTickets: $20 Advance | $23 Door \nMembers: 15% discount off single ticket (enter your promo code when checking out) \nTime: Doors 6:15pm | Show 7:00pm \nAudience: 18+ \nCash bar and refreshments available for purchase \n\nThis event is eligible for free tickets under the Card to Culture Program \nMechanics Hall is proud to participate in the Card to Culture program through the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Limited number of tickets available\, limit of 2 per order. Use promo code CARD2CULTURE321 to redeem. For eligibility requirements\, please see Mechanicshall.org/cardtoculture \nFree tickets also available through Vettix.org\, an organization that provides tickets to events which reduce stress\, strengthen family bonds\, build life-long memories and encourage service members and veterans to stay engaged with local communities and American life. \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.
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LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Club 321 Featuring Duke Robillard
DESCRIPTION:Artist: Duke Robillard \nMechanics Hall’s Club 321 is proud to present legendary blues guitarist\, singer\, and songwriter Duke Robillard for an unforgettable evening of live music. Known for his unmatched mastery of the blues guitar and his ability to traverse swing\, jazz\, rockabilly\, and Chicago blues\, Duke has solidified his place as one of the most versatile and celebrated artists in contemporary blues. Audiences of all ages—whether lifelong blues enthusiasts\, casual listeners\, or music lovers seeking a sophisticated night out—are invited to experience this New England blues icon in an intimate and artful setting. \nThis performance is part of Club 321\, an affordable\, sophisticated live music series that delivers exceptional monthly concerts on Thursday evenings. Located in the heart of downtown Worcester at Mechanics Hall\, the series creates a warm\, inviting atmosphere perfect for meeting up with friends or stepping up your date night. Duke Robillard’s music will set a mood of timeless artistry\, transporting the audience through soulful grooves\, swinging rhythms\, and masterful guitar work that celebrate the rich legacy of American blues. \n\n“One of the great players” – BB King\n\n \n“Robillard is a soloist of stunning force and originality.” – the New York Times\n\n \n“One of God’s guitarists.” – The Houston Post\n\n \n“Most everything Duke Robillard has done as a guitarist during the past four-plus decades…bears witness to his musical intelligence and his dedication to his craft”. – Downbeat \n  \n\nBuy Tickets \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\n \nTickets: $20 Advance | $23 Door \nMembers: 15% discount off single ticket (enter your promo code when checking out) \nTime: Doors 6:15pm | Show 7:00pm \nAudience: 18+ \nCash bar and refreshments available for purchase \n\nThis event is eligible for free tickets under the Card to Culture Program \nMechanics Hall is proud to participate in the Card to Culture program through the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Limited number of tickets available\, limit of 2 per order. Use promo code CARD2CULTURE321 to redeem. For eligibility requirements\, please see Mechanicshall.org/cardtoculture \nFree tickets also available through Vettix.org\, an organization that provides tickets to events which reduce stress\, strengthen family bonds\, build life-long memories and encourage service members and veterans to stay engaged with local communities and American life. \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-duke-robillard/
LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club321
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SUMMARY:Dead of Winter Horror Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Dead of Winter Horror Festival is an annual event combining the essences of film festivals and conventions. Dead of Winter showcases the best of the New England Horror community\, no matter what art form\, in one amazing night \n\nTickets & Information 
URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/dead-of-winter-horror-festival/
LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mechanics Hall Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:NEXT TOUR DATE: Monday\, June 9\, 2025\nTime: 10:00am – 11:30am\n\nOpen to the Public – Limited Availability\nAdmission: $10\nFREE for Mechanics Hall Members \nJoin us for a guided tour of Mechanics Hall\, Worcester’s treasured landmark and architectural gem. Internationally recognized for its superb acoustics and breathtaking beauty\, Mechanics Hall is one of the world’s great concert halls and a premier venue for performances\, recordings\, weddings\, business events\, and more. \nAs part of this special tour\, Mechanics Hall Principal Organist Peter Krasinski will provide a live demonstration and discussion on The Worcester Organ\, the Hall’s historic tracker pipe organ\, also known as The Hook Organ. Built in 1864\, this magnificent instrument remains one of the finest surviving examples of its kind. Experience its power and grandeur as Peter Krasinski shares insights into its history\, mechanics\, and breathtaking sound. \nThe accessible entrance is located on Waldo Street\, with elevators available in the ground-floor lobby for access to all levels. If you need assistance\, please contact Mechanics Hall Monday through Friday\, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM\, at 508-752-5608. Not sure what this line really means? I propose we change it to\, “view more about accessibility here” and link to the /accessibility page. \nMechanics Hall\, built in 1857\, is owned and operated by the Worcester County Mechanics Association (est. 1842) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore its rich history and hear the magnificent 1864 Hook Organ in action! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/mechanics-hall-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Worcester Chamber Music Society Presents Voices Rising
DESCRIPTION:Program\nAllison Loggins-Hull | Homeland \nCarlos Simon | An Elegy: A Cry From the Grave\nCarlos Simon | Warmth from Other Suns ♦ listen\nJessie Montgomery | Strum\nJames Lee III | Abraham’s Sons\, In Memory of Trayvon Martin \nAdolphus Hailstork | String Quartet No. 2\,“Variations on Swing Low Sweet Chariot” \n\nPre-concert talk: 7:00 PM\nPost-concert dessert reception & cash bar \nTickets & more information available at: https://worcesterchambermusic.org/ \n  \n\nIn collaboration with Worcester Black History Project’s art show I’ve Known Rivers: Black Americans and Labor on display February 1-29 at the Worcester Center for Crafts
URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/worcester-chamber-music-society-presents-voices-rising/
LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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