It’s August but summer isn’t over yet. In fact, some of the best entertainment, theater-wise, lies ahead.
Mechanics Hall in Worcester continues its popular summer tradition of free lunchtime Worcester Organ concerts, welcoming audiences at noon each Wednesday in August to experience one of the nation’s most extraordinary historic pipe organs.
At the heart of each performance is the Worcester Organ, Mechanics Hall’s celebrated 1864 Hook organ. Built by Elias and George Hook, it remains the oldest unaltered four-keyboard pipe organ in the Western Hemisphere still in its original home.
“Each artist in this series brings a distinct musical perspective to the Worcester Organ,” said Peter Krasinski, principal organist at Mechanics Hall. “The instrument’s remarkable versatility allows for an extraordinary range of musical expression, and these performances will showcase everything from dynamic, colorful works to music of great subtlety and depth. Together, they offer audiences a fuller appreciation of what this historic organ can do.”
“These concerts demonstrate that preservation isn’t just about caring for a historic instrument – it’s about making sure people can experience it,” added Meghan Montaner, executive director of Mechanics Hall.
All concerts are approximately one hour in length. Admission is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. Guests are welcome to bring lunch or enjoy refreshments at concessions.
The series takes place in the Great Hall of Mechanics Hall, 3rd floor of 321 Main Street, Worcester. It accessible by elevator from the Waldo Street entrance, or by stairs from both the Main Street and Waldo Street entrances.
For info and to register, visit https://mechanicshall.org/worcester-organ-performance-series/.
At Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport concerts and shows abound this month.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock plays August 21-September 6. The story follows a lovable, wannabe rock star who secretly turns a class of straight-A prep school students into a guitar-shredding, mind-blowing rock band. The show is the ultimate celebration of finding your passion, standing out from the crowd, and sticking it to the man!
Next weekend A Sinatra Summer plays on Saturday, August 15 at 4 and 7 p.m. Rich DiMare, a seasoned media personality, and Ron Poster, the Boston Bruins’ organist, combine their musical expertise to deliver an unforgettable tribute experience celebrating Frank Sinatra’s iconic songbook. Tickets and a lineup of shows are available at https://firehouse.org.
If Halloween is your thing, Lowell Memorial Auditorium presents Behind the Scream: A Live Conversation with David Arquette following a 30th anniversary screening of SCREAM on Thursday, October 29, at 7:30 pm.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, August 7, at 10 a.m. at lowellauditorium.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774.
Press material notes that you should get ready for an unforgettable evening when David Arquette goes Behind the Scream, a thrilling live conversation featuring a special 30th anniversary screening of the iconic horror film Scream, followed by an in-depth moderated interview and Q&A with the legendary actor, David Arquette, who played the beloved character Dewey Riley in the franchise.
Arquette will take the stage for an engaging discussion, sharing his insights, anecdotes, and the impact Scream has had on his career and the horror industry.
Fans can have their burning questions answered and hear firsthand accounts from one of the film’s stars, making this a haunting night to remember.
Visit lowellauditorium.com for info on this and other shows coming up.
Nancye Tuttle’s email is [email protected].
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