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“What’s
Happening”
April 7-13, 2017
7, Friday – Golden Dragon
Acrobats at the Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester - "Powerful
music, simple themes and explosive choreography that transcends culture, an
absolute joy in exploring the full potential of the human body." -
NYTheartre.com The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored
tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. World-renowned
impresario, Danny Chang, and choreographer, Angela Chang, combine award-winning
acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary
music, and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and
spellbinding beauty. The troupe returned to Broadway's New Victory Theater in
2014, the ONLY acrobatic troupe from China chosen to perform twice at this
prestigious venue! 7:30 p.m., For information and tickets call 508-799-4406 or
visit www.thehanovertheatre.org
7, Friday – Puglia: A Dinner with
Fred Plotkin, Presented by Center Stage
at Fitchburg State University - Fred Plotkin returns to campus to
enlighten us about the history, culture and, perhaps most importantly, cuisine
of Puglia. An authentic menu of specialty dishes will set the stage for the
renowned author and gourmand’s verbal tour of the region. Come experience the
traditions of Puglia through this delightful culinary and cultural adventure. Plotkin’s talk is
sponsored by the Sandro and Lillian Clementi Lecture Fund and Center for
Italian Culture. 6:30 p.m, For information and tickets visit fitchburgstate.edu
8, Saturday - 54th Annual River Rat Race, Athol to Orange- 1:00-2:00 p.m. Open to all, no canoes over 18 ft. in length. Entry fee $42.00 per canoe. Sign up at the Athol Daily News beginning March 1 at 225 Exchange St., Athol. For more information visit www.riverratrace.com.
9,
Sunday – Bolshoi Ballet on Screen, A Hero of Our Time, presented by
Peterborough Players, Arts on Screen, 1:00 p.m. "Give me everything, it is still not enough." The story based on the larger-than-life hero Pechorin is adapted from Mikhail Lermontov's literary masterpiece in three separate stories recounting his heartbreaking betrayals. Is Pechorin a real hero? Or is he a man like any other? This brand new production by choreographer Yuri Possokhov is a tragic poetic journey that can only be seen at the Bolshoi. For more information and tickets visit www.peterboroughplayers.org.
9, Sunday – Tower Hill Botanic Garden, all day
events, 10-3, Taking Better Pictures with your Digital
Camera; 1-3, Spring Table Garden; 2-3:30, Sunday Afternoon Tour; 3-4, Spring
Concert Series, Duo Orfeo. For more information and tickets visit
towerhillbg.org
9-13, Sunday-Wed., Theatre
at the Mount presents, James and the Giant Peach - Roald
Dahl’s beloved classic introduces us to one boy, two awful aunts, five
larger-than-life insects, and a giant peach! What happens when magic crystals
cause a withered old tree to create the largest and most magnificent peach ever
seen? Luckily, a boy named James and a handful of bugs just happen to be
nearby. When the peach finally snaps free of its stem, it sweeps them, and the
audience, along a marvelous adventure from the White Cliffs of Dover all the
way to the Empire State Building. This “Masterpeach” of a musical will delight
the entire family! Performances: April 9 at 2:00 p.m. (for the general public)April 10 at 9:30 a.m, April 11, 12, and 13 at 9:30 a.m. and 12 noon (for school groups) - All seats $6.00. For more information visit www.mwcc.edu.
11, Tuesday – Celtic Woman: Voices of Angels at the Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester - Multi-platinum international music
sensation Celtic Woman presents Voices
of Angels a captivating new show for 2017. Voices of Angels showcases the angelic voices of Susan
McFadden, Máiréad Carlin, Éabha McMahon and introduces the breathtaking new
Celtic violinist Tara McNeill, accompanied by a group of equally talented
musicians and dancers whose exceptional skill and high energy bring a fresh
fusion to centuries of musical and cultural tradition. Featuring many songs
from the forthcoming Voices of Angels album, this inspiring live concert
experience features all new stage designs, stunning wardrobes, superb
choreography and magnificent arrangements of timeless Irish traditional and
contemporary standards in the group’s award-winning signature style. This
is a true celebration of an incredible journey that has captivated millions.
Don’t miss Celtic Woman live in concert! 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $45, $75 and
$105. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) or visit
thehanovertheatre.org for more information.
