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Dance Prism's production of "The Nutcracker" will return to Mechanics
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Giving some ‘Grief’
Worcester native Mary Darling’s play, “Good Grief,” will be opening at the JMAC this weekend. Having done a number of sold-out shows in Lowell, the performance will only be running for two nights so don’t miss your chance. After Maggie’s brother passes away suddenly, she struggles to make sense of her life without him. “Good Grief!” explores loss, addiction, broken relationships, and forgiveness in the age of social media. Saturday’s show will include a live on-demand ticket option for those who are more comfortable viewing from home. Through https://www. jmacworcester.org. (VM)
What: “Good Grief!” — A play by Mary Darling Where: Jean McDonough Arts Center, 20 Franklin Street, Worcester When: Dec. 10 and 11, 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:45 How much: General admission is $25
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A Holiday Classic
Dance Prism’s “The Nutcracker” is Worcester’s longest running production of the holiday classic, with fully staged annual performances in Mechanics Hall since 1982. The Boston area company’s production returns for 2021 with a five-city New England tour that includes performances at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 12 in Mechanics Hall. (RD)
What: Dance Prism — “The Nutcracker” When: 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 12 Where: Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester How much: $38; children, students and seniors $25. Attendance requires proof of vaccination. www.mechnaicshall.org
Free concert!
Enjoy a free noontime holiday concert at Mechanics Hall on Dec. 15 by U.S. Navy Band Northeast. The 35-musician ensemble is based on board NAVSTA Newport and has a repertoire that ranges from patriotic favorites to Broadway showstoppers. (RD)
What: U.S. Navy Band Northeast When: Noon Dec. 15 Where: Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester How much: Free. Face coverings required. No concessions will be available, and Mechanics Hall requests that patrons do not bring food into the hall.
The U.S. Navy Band Northeast will perform at Mechanics Hall. T&G
"Born on the First of Two," by Anya Geist STONE SOUP
Writing Prodigy
Worcester writing prodigy Anya Geist — a sophomore at South High Community School whose poetry has appeared in Worcester Magazine — is the winner of the 2020 Stone Soup Magazine Book Contest for her manuscript, “Born on the First of Two.” Geist will be reading from her newly released novel at a book release party at Tidepool Bookshop. (VDI) What: Author Anya Geist When: 5 p.m. Dec. 12 Where: Tidepool Bookshop, 372 Chandler St., Unit 101, Worcester How much: Free, book retails for $14.99
A Local Favorite
The popular annual Cup Show “runneth over” at the Krikorian Gallery of the Worcester Center for Crafts through Dec. 24. This year the show is juried by nationally recognized ceramic artist Kelly Justice. Handmade cups by over 40 artists are on view and available for sale. The cups can also be viewed online at www.wccgallerystore.com. (RD)
What: Cup Show Where/When/How much: Krikorian Gallery, Worcester Center for Crafts, 21 Sagamore Road, Worcester. Holiday store and gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Masks required. www. worcestercraftcenter.org
The annual Cup Show is set for the Krikorian Gallery at the Worcester Center for Crafts.
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Kevin Scott Hall will headline “A Homecoming Christmas” at New Dawn Arts Center.
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Recording artist and author Kevin Scott Hall will headline “A Homecoming Christmas,” a fundraiser for New Dawn Arts Center in Ashburnham. The event will feature a few of Hall’s original songs, along with holiday favorites. Hall released the single “Time Stands Still” in September followed by the countrytinged “Christmastime in Maine,” which he co-wrote and sings with Grammy nominee Judy Pancoast. (VDI)
What: “A Homecoming Christmas,” featuring Kevin Scott Hall When: 4 p.m. Dec. 12 Where: New Dawn Arts Center, 84 Main St., Ashburnham How much: $20
