In The News at Mechanics Hall

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

February 7, 2025

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

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

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February 2, 2025

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

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

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January 31, 2025

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

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

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January 30, 2025

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

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

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January 14, 2025

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

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

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