Impetus: Visual Arts Faculty 2026

Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery 1 College St, Worcester, MA, United States

The Spring 2026 exhibition at the Cantor Art Gallery features work by Visual Arts faculty Rachelle Beaudoin, John Carney, Marcus Clarke, Hilary Doyle, Colleen Fitzgerald, Matthew Gamber, Anna McNeary, Victor Pacheco, Cristi Rinklin, and Leslie Schomp.

Eddie Jenkins ’72 African Art Collection Showing at The Prior

Boroughs Theatre 1 College St, Worcester, MA, United States

With two can’t-miss community concert presentations set to wrap up Black History Month in 2026, The Prior invites patrons to witness a showing of African artwork collected by distinguished alumnus and Holy Cross football legend Eddie Jenkins '72.

Courage to Remember: From Royal Roots to Living Legends – A Black History Month Celebration

Luth Concert Hall - Prior Performing Arts Center 1 College St, Worcester, MA, United States

Courage to Remember will honor African royalty and our elderly living legends through generational storytelling, while also raising awareness about Alzheimer’s & Dementia in the African American community. The evening will feature a powerful blend of theater, music, art and dance, all designed to preserve black history and celebrate black heritage.

Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series: Renee Louprette, Bard College

St. Joseph Memorial Chapel 1 College St., Worcester, MA, United States

American organist Renée Anne Louprette maintains an international career as recitalist, conductor, collaborative musician and teacher. Professor Louprette's musicianship is renowned worldwide, and this is a recital not to be missed.

Kalaf Epalanga Residency: Listening Session

Brooks Concert Hall 1 College St., Worcester, MA, United States

Join us for an evening of deep listening and conversation with Angolan writer and musician Kalaf Epalanga as he brings us on a journey from Detroit techno to Angolan kuduro and semba to Lisbon’s batida.

Sunny Jain | Wild Wild East

PRIOR PRESENTS - Luth Concert Hall - 1 College St, Worcester, MA, United States

Composer, drummer and dhol player Sunny Jain celebrates cultural diaspora and the interconnectedness of global styles with his band in Wild Wild East, a raucous, powerful, and jubilant recognition of a truly American spirit.

Kalaf Epalanga Residency: Keynote

Brooks Concert Hall 1 College St., Worcester, MA, United States

Please join us for a closing keynote by Angolan writer and musician Kalaf Epalanga, who will discuss music of the Lusophone world, cultural heritage, history and literature.

Lunchtime Concert: Enrique Quezada Llanes, Sergio Muñoz Leiva and Mia Beviglia

The Beehive in The Prior 1 College St., Worcester, MA, United States

Enrique Quezada Llanes (Political Science), Sergio Muñoz Leiva (Music) and Mia Beviglia ('23, J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World) come together to present pioneering works for clarinet, viola and piano trio by Bruch and Mozart.

SW!NG OUT

PRIOR PRESENTS - Luth Concert Hall - 1 College St, Worcester, MA, United States

Acclaimed choreographer Caleb Teicher brings the best of the swing dance world to The Prior. With live music by the Eyal Vilner Big Band, SW!NG OUT features exciting Lindy Hop choreography and improvisation. Each performance concludes with an on-stage jam session, inviting audiences to join in the fun!

Faculty Recital: Rhythms of Spring

Luth Concert Hall 1 College St., Worcester, MA, United States

Faculty pianists Sonya Ovrutsky Fensome, Matthew Jaskot and Ulysses Loken join forces with The Diamonds, a faculty dance group led by Jimena Bermejo, to present an invigorating program of music for two pianos and dance.