Tony Award-winner Stephanie J. Block's deep love of Christmas music began as a child with the warm hum and crackle of the Carpenter's "Christmas Portrait" vinyl, Johnny Mathis' "Merry Christmas" LP, and Barbra Streisand's "A Christmas Album." Now, the Broadway star shares her nostalgia for the holiday season with you in a celebration of storytelling with Broadway selections and heart warming holiday tunes.
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Providence Arts Center - Earth, Wind & Fire
12-09-2025 7:30 pm
Earth, Wind & Fire is a music institution. In 1969, music legend Maurice White birthed the music force named after the elements from his very own astrological charts. With soul as deep as the planet, Earth, Wind & Fire charted a history that will live on forever.
They’ve scored eight number one hits and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide. They’ve released 23 albums. Eight of those albums went Double Platinum and hit the Top 10, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time. They've won an impressive nine Grammy Awards including one for Lifetime Achievement (2012). In 2000, Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their lasting impact on popular music. Their contributions to arts and culture were acknowledged in Washington DC with the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors in 2019. The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery also awarded Earth, Wind & Fire with its Portrait of a Nation Prize.
Fall 2025 Brown Bag Concert: Holiday Performance
12-10-2025 12:00 pm
Free Event
Artist: To Be Announced
Our annual holiday Brown Bag concert – more information coming soon!
The 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.
Take 6: Spread Love at Christmas
12-10-2025 8:00 pm
Tickets from $69
A night of signature and holiday songs celebrating the love of family and friends and the message of Christmas - joy, peace and love!
Along with the Take 6 songs you know and love, the group will perform some of their trademark Christmas songs - from their version of The Grinch to Dance of the Sugarplum (their unique take of Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy) - as well as all-time favorites including The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, White Christmas, We Wish You a Merry Christmas and many more!
Mechanics Hall presents Club 321 with Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson
12-11-2025 7:00 pm
Artist: Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson
Michelle Willson is known as Evil Gal to blues lovers around the globe. “It is impossible not to be moved by this performer…with her lush, sultry & robust voice, Willson can get a rise out of a stone statue”–MSN music – all music guide.
She’s known as Queen of the Vibe Tribe to listeners of Morning Vibe Time, her radio show on NPR affiliate station 90.5 WICN in Worcester, who also have their own nickname –Tribe-arinos! Michelle has recorded and released 4 award winning albums for Rounder Records, as well as a live recording at Scullers Jazz Club. She’s performed on many other artist’s recordings, such as blues legends Duke Robillard, Anthony Geraci and Porky Cohen. She sang with Dr. John at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston and has toured around the globe, most recently from performances in Switzerland.