Central MA
The Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre has an open Irish traditional music session on the second Sunday of each month, with local and visiting musicians playing dance music and singing songs.
The Musicians of the Old Post Road delve into the fascinating history of Franklin’s musical circles, both at home in America and in Paris at the soirées of composer Anne Brillon de Jouy. Enjoy an alluring bouquet of songs and instrumental works by Francis Hopkinson, John Antes, James Oswald, C.F. Abel, Brillon de Jouy, and…
Every March on St. Patrick’s Day, Irish pride shines bright in Central Massachusetts, a beautiful region of New England where 17.5% of residents claim Irish ancestry. The Irish are just one of “the many unique cultures of our dynamic region,” says Monique Joseph, president of Discover Central Massachusetts, a dynamic visitors bureau representing 35 cities…
Celebrate Celtic music, song, and dance on Sunday, March 15 with Groton Hill’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in the magnificent 1000-seat Concert Hall at Groton Hill Music Center, located in beautiful Groton, Massachusetts, just an hour northwest of Boston. A tour-de-force collaboration of some of the finest artists on the scene today, this all-ages…
Join in the festivities at Old Sturbridge Village and celebrate cultural heritage through music, dance, storytelling, and poetry. Highlights include: – Fiddle tunes and a demonstration of the bagpipes with music by Celtic musicians. – Irish poetry and stories. – Learn about the Montgomery Guards, the first volunteer militia company in Massachusetts composed entirely of…
Presented By: Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre. Join the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre on the second and fourth Sunday of the month for live Irish music and the best craic in the City! All musicians welcome to join in! 19 Temple Street Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 792-3700 Free Event 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM https://www.discovercentralma.org/event/irish-seisiun/21494/
Adam Ezra Group
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From living room concerts to sold-out theaters, Adam Ezra Group has built one of the most loyal grassroots followings in Americana music. Known for their heartfelt songwriting and activism, the band has livestreamed 500 nights in a row, co-produced an album with 163 fans and raised more than $150,000 for homeless veterans through their nonprofit, RallySound. Winners…
Comedian Colin Quinn
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Colin Quinn is a stand-up comedian, actor, and author from Brooklyn (okay, Park Slope), who has been a part of your whole life even though you never asked for it. From MTV’s “Remote Control” to SNL to Comedy Central’s “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn,” Mr. Quinn is not one to take a hint and bow…
Starts: Park Avenue 508 753-7197 The parade begins at Mill Street and Park Avenue at noon and ends at Highland Street.
The Irish Music & Dance Sensation! Anyone who loves Irish culture is in for a special treat in September as the hit show ‘A Taste of Ireland’ comes to Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Direct from Off-Broadway and starring former World Irish dance champions from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ blends…
A three-year effort by a local Girl Scout troop to restore a neglected Civil War statue was celebrated on April 28, 2001 at a rededication ceremony in front of the Edgell Memorial Library in Framingham Center. More than 100 people attended the event. The restoration effort was spearheaded by the Framingham Girl Scout Troop 2112,…
Visitors to Central Massachusetts can think green when they come to this beautiful region this spring. The St. Patrick’s Day festivities each March bring out 40 shades of green as the city celebrates its Irish community with vibrant cultural celebrations. And the coming of spring brings a verdant splendor to the region’s 32 cities and…
The Hanover Theatre
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Described as a cultural jewel in the City of Worcester, the Hanover Theatre serves as a center for culture, education and community in Central Massachusetts. The newly renovated, 2,300 seats theater has an excellent line-up of music and dance, theater and educational events throughout the year.
Formed in 2015, Discover Central Massachusetts is a dynamic visitors bureau that represents 35 cities and towns in Central Massachusetts, a region best known for its rich colonial history and New England charm. It includes orchards and farms, festivals and antiques shops, great cuisine and culture, and Worcester, New England’s second largest city.
Worcester Regional Airport
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Worcester Regional Airport connects Central Massachusetts to the world. Conveniently located just three miles from downtown Worcester, it offers a modern terminal with hassle-free check-in and security checkpoint, free Wi-Fi, rental car service, and flights with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and jetBlue. Parking is easy and affordable. Lots A and B are a short…
Worcester’s proud Irish community is front and center for Irish Heritage Month in March, as annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations bring out the marching bands, bagpipers and step dancers, along with live music and dance performances, community theater, dining specials and plenty of conviviality! Monique Joseph, the president of Discover Central Massachusetts, describes the region…
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