BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Prior Performing Arts Center - ECPv6.9.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Prior Performing Arts Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Prior Performing Arts Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184457 CREATED:20250616T173007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T190553Z UID:4457-1751104800-1751112000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Shiny-Shop Workshop with Birgit Straehle DESCRIPTION:Shiny-Shop with Birgit Straehle\n \n \n \n \n \n Metal Leaf Application Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCreate your own Wunderkammer Object in this Metal Leaf Application workshop from Room of Wonders curator Birgit Straehle. Free and open to the public for patrons ages 10 and up\, read more about this amazing opportunity below: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBring Your Own Object\nIn preparation for the workshop: think about and bring your own individual wondrous object that you’d like to “glow-up.” Please choose an object with a firm surface (not made of paper\, etc.) and please limit the size of your object to 4 inches in both directions. Note: the flatter the object\, the easier the application process. Oyster shells are available for patrons unable to bring objects of their own. Please find examples of objects in the image below.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTimeline\nParticipants are encouraged to by 10 a.m. to begin application of glue. With up to 30 minutes of glue cure time\, participants can enjoy their visit to the gallery during this time. Application of metal leaf comes next\, which Birgit will demonstrate on one oyster shell\, followed by a brush-in technique. Finally\, the workshop will end before noon to allow for a transition to the next gallery event: a Luthier Talk and Soundkammer Performance from Dan Hunt\, Charles Ketter & Nynez Lopez.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, June 2810 a.m.-12 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nIris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery3rd Floor\, The Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/shiny-shop-metal-leaf-application-workshop-with-birgit-straehle/ LOCATION:Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Cantor Art Gallery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shiny-shop-web-landscape-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184457 CREATED:20250616T171047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T133609Z UID:4418-1751032800-1751040000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Artist Talk and Soundkammer Performance: Michael Rosenstein and Stella Silbert DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk & Soundkammer Performance\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nMichael Rosenstein constructed the 4-channel sound piece “Found Sound for Wunderkammer” for the Room of Wonders exhibit at the Cantor Art Gallery. For the piece\, he utilized processed\, manipulated\, and distressed field recordings captured with a variety of DIY microphones and sensors. For his artist talk\, he will discuss his approach to exploring and capturing the world of found sound\, including a demonstration of some of the tools he utilizes. The talk will be followed by a series of improvisations where he and Stella Silbert will interact with the 4-channel sound piece. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nAbout The Artists\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nMichael Rosenstein\nMichael Rosenstein is an improviser based in New England. He collaborates in constantly evolving settings drawing on strategies of spontaneous interaction and collective structures. His work explores the mutable interplay of acoustic instrumentation\, electronics\, multiphonics\, abraded and degraded recordings\, and feedback within performance spaces. \nVisit his SoundCloud and Bandcamp sites for more information. \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nStella Silbert\nStella Silbert is an improviser\, audio editor\, curator\, cook\, field recordist\, disorganizer of sounds and organizer of multi-disciplinary gatherings in Western Massachusetts. \nVisit her website for more information. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, June 272-4 p.m. \nGallery open 12-5 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nIris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery3rd Floor\, The Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/artist-talk-and-soundkammer-performance-michael-rosenstein-and-stella-silbert/ LOCATION:Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Cantor Art Gallery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/soundkammer1-new-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184457 CREATED:20250616T171010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T215315Z UID:4440-1750953600-1750957200@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Look Into The Wunderkammer: Curator's Talk with Birgit Straehle DESCRIPTION:Look Into The Wunderkammer: Curator’s Talk with Birgit Straehle\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nMeet Birgit Straehle\, independent guest curator\, for an insider’s look at Room ofWonders: A Worcester Wunderkammer. \nBirgit has been a resident of Worcester for almost 20 years. Besides her institutional commitment as paintings and frame conservator at the Worcester Art Museum (2006-2022) she always had a strong connection to local art\, various local institutions and many individuals who make Worcester original and wonderful as it is.  As a curator she produced Golden Contemporaries: The Many Meanings of Gold (Sprinkler Factory\, 2018) and Aura: Radiant-Illuminated-Iconic (White Room\, 2023) among other co-curated exhibitions at Sprinkler Factory\, Museum of Worcester\, Worcester Center for Crafts and White Room since 2013. \nPatrons who arrive early may join us for All About That Smile\, a gallery talk from Bill Wallace from the Museum of Worcester at 3 p.m. in the gallery. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, June 264-5 p.m. \nGallery open 12-5 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nIris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery3rd Floor\, The Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/look-into-the-wunderkammer-curators-talk-with-birgit-straehle/ LOCATION:Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Cantor Art Gallery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/curator-web-landscape-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20250616T170950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T184657Z UID:4407-1750950000-1750953600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: All About That Smile with Bill Wallace DESCRIPTION:All About That Smile with Bill Wallace\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe one and only original Smiley Face.  A Worcester Wonder.  \nJoin us in the Cantor Art Gallery on Thursday\, June 26 at 3 p.m. and smile back at Bill Wallace\, executive Director of the Museum of Worcester\, and Smiley Face\, who has spearheaded global happiness since 1964. Expect lots of insider stories\, fun facts and shared happiness as Bill gives our patrons an introduction about Smiley’s history! \nStick around for Look Into The Wunderkammer\, a Curator’s Talk from Birgit Straehle in the gallery at 4 p.m. that same afternoon. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, June 263-4 p.m. \nGallery open 12-5 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nIris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery3rd Floor\, The Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/gallery-talk-all-about-that-smile-with-bill-wallace/ LOCATION:Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Cantor Art Gallery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/smiley-wallace-web-landscape-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250718 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20250527T160822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T135314Z UID:4360-1749600000-1752796799@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Room of Wonders: A Worcester Wunderkammer DESCRIPTION:Cantor Art Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n Room of Wonders: A Worcester Wunderkammer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRoom of Wonders is the first in a series of annual summer exhibitions that foregrounds and celebrates the Worcester arts community at the Cantor Art Gallery. Each year\, a Worcester-based arts professional is invited to curate an exhibition of their choosing with the objective of focusing on the local community.  \nIn this inaugural show\, Birgit Straehle—co-owner of The White Room celebration hall and gallery and formerly co-manager of the iconic Sprinkler Factory—invites nearly 30 creatives to participate in this group exhibition. Each artist is based in or has a connection to Worcester\, celebrating the individuality and scope of the talent in our community. \nThe word Wunderkammer translates to “cabinet of curiosity\,” which refers to the mid-16th century European tradition of displaying personal collections of fascinating and unusual objects. The collections typically included all manner of scientific specimens\, natural phenomena\, artworks\, antiquities\, and anthropological artifacts. Straehle updates the tradition in a uniquely Worcester Wunderkammer that includes the spoken word\, hand-crafted musical instruments\, auditory experiences\, fashion\, and other works of art and wonder. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abu MwenyeAlice DillonAmanda Kidd-KestlerAndrew HainesBeryl RosenblumCaelum LamCesar RodriguesCliff HuntDan HuntEric Cruze \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eva RosenstielHarvey BallJames DyeJennessa BurksJesse Kenas-CollinsJosé CriolloKatie DyeKristen KiefferLouie DespresMadeleine Lord \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael HacheyMichael RosensteinThe CreativesThe Poet’s CauldronTim DoyleTim GannonTim JohnsonTomo SakaiTrevor Toney \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Exhibition Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nArtist/Curator Talks:Michael Hachey | 12-2 p.m.Cesar Rodrigues | 3-4 p.m.Wednesday\, July 16 | 12-5 p.m. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRoom of Wonders Closing ReceptionThursday\, July 17 | 5-7 p.m. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Summer Hours\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nWednesdays\, Thursdays\, & Fridays | 12-5 p.m. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 11-July 17\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nIris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery3rd Floor\, The Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/room-of-wonders-a-worcester-wunderkammer/ LOCATION:Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Cantor Art Gallery,Worcester Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Room-of-Wonders_Digital-Signage_1080x1920_horiz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20250408T181509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T180931Z UID:3961-1749222000-1749222000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Rhiannon Hurst ’25: Jazz Selections DESCRIPTION:Rhiannon Hurst ’25\n \n \n \n \n \n Fenwick Scholar\, Brooks Music Scholar\n \n \n \n \n \n Jazz Selections\n \n Buy Tickets: Fri Jun 6 @ 3 p.m.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRhiannon Hurst ’25\, Brooks Scholar\, presents an afternoon of jazz selections drawing from her Fenwick Scholar project celebrating underrepresented voices in jazz. \nAt Holy Cross\, Hurst has pursued a music major alongside an environmental studies and philosophy double minor\, while also attending the world-renowned New England Conservatory for voice lessons. \nAudiences will be wowed by this presentation from one of the College’s brightest musical talents and uplifted by Hurst’s sterling example of what it means to center the arts in a liberal arts education.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 6\, 20253 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets $15 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/rhiannon-hurst-jazz-selections/ LOCATION:HOLY CROSS COMMUNITY – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Holy Cross Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/rhiannon-hurst-jazz-selections-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20241220T185858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T183755Z UID:3252-1746468000-1746468000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:The Seventh Annual Gregorian Vespers DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n The Seventh Annual Gregorian Vespers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nFor its seventh year\, the Chant Class of Professor Daniel DiCenso\, Department of Music\, will sing Gregorian Vespers under the direction of Laurence Rosania\, Director of Liturgy and Music. Over 30 students will bring to life this ancient and haunting music in the majestic acoustics of the Chapel during its 101st year! All are warmly invited to share in this evocative experience of sound and spirit.   \nLive stream the performance at the link below: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 5\, 20256:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/the-seventh-annual-gregorian-vespers/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – St. Joseph Memorial Chapel –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gregorian-chants-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20241220T185105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T185106Z UID:3248-1746370800-1746370800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Wind Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Wind Ensemble\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Holy Cross Wind Ensemble will present a concert showcasing new and diverse music for wind ensemble composed in the 2020s. \nThe program will feature works that explore various genres and themes\, highlighting underrepresented voices. Highlights include Before the Dawn by 14-year-old Liliana Alarcon\, a mysterious and epic composition\, and Golden Embers by deaf and neurodivergent composer Tyler Mazone. \nAdditional pieces like Michaele Fernández’s vibrant La Fiera Asturiana and Satoshi Yagisawa’s lush Amaranthus further illustrate the exciting and diverse world of recent works for wind ensemble. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 4\, 20253:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-wind-ensemble/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wind-ensemble-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20241220T182327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T124317Z UID:3242-1746280800-1746280800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Rhiannon Hurst ’25 | Fenwick Scholar Recital DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Rhiannon Hurst ’25\n \n \n \n \n \n Fenwick Scholar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nRhiannon’s Fenwick Project\, “Vanguard for a New Age: Artivism through Jazz\,” aims to uplift the voices of women and nonbinary individuals throughout Jazz history. This recital will function as an actualization of her research\, featuring jazz selections from the project album and will include reflections and songs performed during her musical journey here at HC. The concert aims to bring together a multigenerational\, broad community through music. \nThis performance will include her students from OpporTUNEiety (Lincoln Street Elementary)\, professionals from the Boston area\, Holy Cross students\, and Holy Cross faculty. \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 3\, 20252:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/fenwick-scholar-2025-recital-rhiannon-hurst/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/rhiannon-hurst-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20240717T135954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T182634Z UID:2169-1746126000-1746126000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Spring Dance Concert DESCRIPTION:Department of Theatre & Dance\n \n \n \n \n \n Spring Dance Concert\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe students from the College’s dance classes will demonstrate what they have learned in an exuberant sample of pieces representing a dazzling variety of styles and genres. This spring tradition has become more varied and exciting with each new year\, with course offerings that include Hip-Hop\, Modern\, Breakin’\, Afro-Haitian Dance\, and Ballet. \nAssembled by our gifted dance professors: Jimena Bermejo\, Audra Carabetta\, Taylor Travassos-Lomba and Joanne Caidor. \nJoin us on May 1 for two performances (7 and 9 p.m.)\, each with free entry and general admission seating. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1 at 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/spring-dance-concert/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Theatre & Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/spring-dance-landscape.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20241220T181617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T181618Z UID:3237-1746122400-1746122400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Chamber Music Recital DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Music Recital\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThis recital features the students who participate in the College’s Chamber Music course\, who will perform the works they have studied during the semester. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 1\, 20256:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/chamber-music-recital-spring/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Brooks Concert Hall\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/chamber-music-recital-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20241220T181207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T181207Z UID:3233-1745956800-1745956800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Jazz Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Jazz Ensemble\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Holy Cross Jazz Ensemble will perform American Jazz standards under the direction of Mike Monaghan. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\, 20258:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-jazz-ensemble-spring/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Brooks Concert Hall\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/holy-cross-jazz-ensemble.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T124000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T124000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20241220T180855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T180927Z UID:3226-1745930400-1745930400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series | David Jonies DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n David Jonies\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nOrganist & Director of Music | Holy Name Cathedral\, Chicago\, IL\nGerman organist David Jonies will present a program that includes works of Bach\, Cabanilles and Widor. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\, 202512:40 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-chapel-artist-series-david-jonies/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – St. Joseph Memorial Chapel –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/david-jonies-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20241220T175908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T175909Z UID:3220-1745596800-1745596800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:End of Semester Student Recitals DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n End of Semester Student Recitals\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nMusic students who participated in the College’s private lesson program perform the works they have studied during the semester. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 25\, 20254:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/end-of-semester-student-recitals/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Brooks Concert Hall\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/end-of-semester-recitals-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20241220T175250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T175250Z UID:3208-1745438400-1745438400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Orchestra & College Choir | Academic Conference Concert DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Orchestra & College Choir\n \n \n \n \n \n Acadmic Conference Concert\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Holy Cross Orchestra & College Choir join forces for their annual Academic Conference Concert in the Luth Concert Hall at The Prior. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 23\, 20258:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-orchestra-college-choir-academic-conference-concert/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/academic-conference-concert-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20240717T162645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T151941Z UID:2210-1745366400-1748044799@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Everything/Nothing | 2025 Senior Studio Concentration Seminar Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Department of Visual Arts & Cantor Art Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n Everything/Nothing\n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Senior Studio Concentration Seminar Exhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Cantor Art Gallery and the Department of Visual Arts are honored to present Everything/Nothing\, an exhibition of the work of studio art majors from the College of the Holy Cross. Throughout their senior year\, the students have participated in a rigorous capstone seminar\, honing their artistic practice through independent work and experimentation. \nFeaturing work by Jane Doyle\, Peyton Ellinghaus\, Aine Frisch\, Jackson MacLeod\, Serena McCarthy\, Alex Raper\, Marley Rehm\, and Isaac Trius. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Exhibition Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nAcademic Conference Presentations by Senior Studio MajorsWednesday\, April 23 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. \nOpening ReceptionThursday\, April 24 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 23-May 23\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nIris & B. Gerald Cantor Art GalleryThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/senior-studio-exhibition-2025/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS – Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Cantor Art Gallery,Department of Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/everything.nothing.new_.web_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20241220T174632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T174632Z UID:3200-1745348400-1745348400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series | Loreto Aramendi DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Loreto Aramendi\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nOrganist | Santa Maria del Coro\, San Sebastian\, Spain\nInternationally renowned organist Maestra Loreto Aramendi will perform her first recital on the Taylor and Boody organ at Holy Cross.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 20257:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-chapel-artist-series-loreto-aramendi/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – St. Joseph Memorial Chapel –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/loreto-aramendi-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20241219T214825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T214940Z UID:3188-1744804800-1744804800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert Series | The Late 20th Century Piano Music of Japan: Contrasts in Modern DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n The Late 20th Century Piano Music of Japan: Contrasts in Modern\n \n \n \n \n \n Lunchtime Concert Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nUlysses Loken\, piano\nThe Messiaen-influenced harmonic and gestural language of Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996) is set against the elegant modal counterpoint of Takashi Yoshimatsu (b. 1953)\, with influences of Bach\, Satie\, jazz\, and progressive rock. \nTakemitsu’s Rain Tree Sketch (1982) and Rain Tree Sketch II – In Memoriam Olivier Messiaen (1992)\, written in his mature compositional language\, melds western classical music with Japanese aesthetics and traditions. The concept of ma\, of empty space\, influences the structure and sound of these pieces. \nYoshimatsu describes the Pleiades Dances IV (1992) as “a new form of preludes for the modern piano.” This set is a study of pedal points\, the subtle counterpoint dancing around the fixed notes. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 16\, 202512:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe BeehiveThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/lunchtime-concert-series-the-late-20th-century-piano-music-of-japan-contrasts-in-modern/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – The Beehive –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ulysses-loken-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20241219T214147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T214147Z UID:3182-1744743600-1744743600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series | Jessica Nguyen\, Holy Cross Organ Scholar DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Nguyen\, Holy Cross Organ Scholar ‘28\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nHoly Cross Organ Scholar Jessica Nguyen (Class of 2028) will perform her first recital at Holy Cross featuring works by Da Grigny\, Mendelssohn\, Bohm\, and Bach. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 15\, 20257:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-chapel-artist-series-jessica-nguyen-holy-cross-organ-scholar/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – St. Joseph Memorial Chapel –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/jessica-nguyen-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20250122T165016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T155002Z UID:3178-1744659000-1744659000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:CANCELED: Bala Brass Quartet DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Bala Brass Quartet\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTHIS PRESENTATION HAS BEEN CANCELED.  \nThe award-winning Bala Chamber Brass presents their second concert of the season\, featuring two new works for brass quintet by Holy Cross faculty composers Chris Arrell and Matthew Jaskot. Other pieces include Morley Calvert’s Suite from the Monteregian Hills\, and Robert Bradshaw’s “Right Then. Same Time Tomorrow?” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 20257:30 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/bala-brass-quartet/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/new-bala-brass-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20241219T213034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T124108Z UID:3172-1744563600-1744563600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Chamber Singers DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Chamber Singers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nChamber Singers presents a program of music centered around Holy Week. \nComposers have been inspired throughout history by this most spiritually charged week in the Christian liturgical calendar. Musical selections reflect the solemnity and contemplation inspired by the biblical texts describing the events preceding the crucifixion and include settings of Miserere mei Deus\, Ubi Caritas\, Wondrous Love\, Crucifixus\, and the celebrated Easter Cantata by J.S. Bach\, Christ lag in Todes Banden. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 13\, 20255:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-chamber-singers/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – St. Joseph Memorial Chapel –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/chamber-singers-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20250122T164752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T164810Z UID:3478-1744142400-1744142400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Piano Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Piano Studio Recital\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us for an inspiring evening of diverse repertoire performed by the talented students of the College of the Holy Cross Piano Department. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apr 8\, 20258:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/piano-studio-recital/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Brooks Concert Hall\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/brooks-hall-web-recital.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T143000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20250122T164136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T194003Z UID:3470-1744122600-1744122600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Irish Music Concert | Diarmuid Ó Meachair & Friends DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Irish Music Concert: Diarmuid Ó Meachair & Friends\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDiarmuid Ó Meachair (button accordion & melodeon) performs with friends Seamus Noonan (flute)\, Joe de Georgeo & Ellie Egan (fiddle)\, and Simon Lace (guitar). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apr 8\, 20252:30 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/irish-music-concert-diarmuid-o-meachair-friends/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Brooks Concert Hall\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/irish-music-april-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20240717T160923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T214059Z UID:2204-1743708600-1743708600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Working Writers Series: Michelle Nijhuis DESCRIPTION:Creative Writing Program\n \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Nijhuis\n \n \n \n \n \n Working Writers Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nMichelle Nijhuis is the author of Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction. She is a contributing editor of High Country News and a regular contributor to The New York Review of Books. She has reported on science and the environment for National Geographic\, The Atlantic\, and The New York Times Magazine.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 20257:30 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRehm LibrarySmith Hall\, 3rd Floor URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/michelle-nijhuis/ LOCATION:CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM – Rehm Library in Smith Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Creative Writing Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/michelle-nijhuis-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20240717T131829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T175849Z UID:2160-1743638400-1744588799@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Enron by Lucy Prebble DESCRIPTION:Department of Theatre & Dance\n \n \n \n \n \n Enron\n \n \n \n \n \n by Lucy Prebble\n \n Buy Tickets: April 3-13\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nHow much is an idea worth? For the American energy company Enron\, it was worth billions . . . until it wasn’t. When CEO Kenneth Lay gives golden boy Jeff Skilling free rein at Enron\, the company soars to new financial heights\, while whiz kid Andy Fastow struggles to keep the bubble from bursting. If more is always better and rules are only for everyday folks\, how could they possibly lose? \nThe British playwright Lucy Prebble’s darkly comic take on real-life events shows how ambition\, delusion and boy’s-club insiderism led to one of the biggest financial scandals of the new millennium. \nScott Malia directs. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nEVENING PRESENTATIONS\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTHU APR 3 @ 7:30 PMFRI APR 4 @ 7:30 PMSAT APR 5 @ 7:30 PMTHU APR 10 @ 7:30 PMFRI APR 11 @ 7:30 PMSAT APR 12 @ 7:30 PM \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nMATINEE PRESENTATIONS\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSUN APR 6 @ 2:00 PMSUN APR 13 @ 2:00 PM \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 3\, 4\, 5\, 10\, 11\, and 12 at 7:30 PMApril 6 and 13 at 2:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n $15 Public | $10 Holy Cross Community \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact the box office at priorboxoffice@holycross.edu for assistance with Card to Culture ticket purchases. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBoroughs TheatreThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/enron/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE – Boroughs Theatre –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Theatre & Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Enron_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20241219T212210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154041Z UID:3165-1743537600-1743537600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Brooks & Organ Scholars Concert DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Brooks Scholars Concert\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Brooks and Organ Scholarships are four-year\, full tuition scholarships offered to a music major or double major in Music and another discipline. These students demonstrate outstanding accomplishment in their area of musical study as well as significant academic achievement. \nThe Department of Music is proud to present this concert featuring the Brooks and Organ Scholars\, its most accomplished student artists. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 1\, 20258:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/brooks-scholars-concert/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Brooks Concert Hall\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/brooks-and-organ-scholars-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184458 CREATED:20240627T201732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T200456Z UID:2032-1743350400-1743350400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Sphinx Virtuosi | American Form/s DESCRIPTION:Prior Presents 2024–25\n \n \n \n \n \n Sphinx Virtuosi\n \n \n \n \n \n American Form/s\n \n \n \n \n \n A co-production with Music Worcester\, Inc.\n \n Buy Tickets: Sun Mar 30\, 2025 @ 4:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDescribed by the Washington Post as musicians who demonstrate “immeasurable power\, unwavering command and soulful beauty\,” the Sphinx Virtuosi is a dynamic and inspiring chamber orchestra. It serves as the flagship performing entity of the Sphinx Organization\, a Detroit-based leading social justice non-profit dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. Comprised of 18 accomplished Black and Latinx artists\, a critical aim of the Sphinx Virtuosi is to evolve and transform the face of classical music through artistic excellence\, pioneering programming\, and impassioned community engagement. As a bilingual ensemble\, these artist-citizens break down existing barriers to foster connections with the broader community. \n\nThis co-production with celebrated Worcester arts presenter Music Worcester features American Form/s\, a journey through classically-framed infusions of soul\, bluegrass\, jazz\, blues\, and rag. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \n“With a burst of new attention to phrases like diversity\, equity and inclusion over the past two years\, Sphinx’s steady\, patient work has come to seem prescient.”   \n— The New York Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 30\, 20254:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n $55 | $45 | $35Prices are subject to change without notice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Sphinx Organization\n The Sphinx Organization is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the arts and has reached more than 100 million people worldwide. Focused on increasing representation in classical music and celebrating excellence\, Sphinx programs serve beginner students\, seasoned classical music professionals\, cultural entrepreneurs\, and artistic administrators by addressing the systemic lack of access within Black and Latino communities.  \nBased in Detroit\, Michigan\, with global reach\, Sphinx envisions a day in which our art form reflects our greater society\, where every young person has the opportunity to express themselves and learn classical music\, where audiences reflect the breadth of our community\, and where leadership – on stage and off – includes all deserving voices.  \nRead more about Sphinx’s programs at www.sphinxmusic.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Sphinx Virtuosi\n The Sphinx Virtuosi is a dynamic and inspiring professional self-conducted chamber orchestra and serves as the flagship performing entity of the Sphinx Organization – the leading social justice non-profit dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. Comprised of 18 accomplished Black and Latino artists who reflect the highest level of musicianship in America\, a critical aim of the Sphinx Virtuosi is to evolve the breadth and impact of classical music through artistic excellence\, pioneering programming\, and impassioned community engagement. Its members serve as cultural ambassadors for audiences and communities around the United States and abroad. \nSince 2004\, the Sphinx Virtuosi’s concerts have been presented by leading arts organizations\, including annual return visits to Carnegie Hall as an established highlight of the fall season. Frequently selling out venues\, the ensemble has garnered effusive accolades\, including from The New York Times\, that has described the group as “top-notch…more essential at this moment than ever…a vibrant\, assured performance” and The Washington Post that wrote “true to their name\, the Sphinx Virtuosi call up the vision of an iconic mythological feline with its immeasurable power\, unwavering command\, and soulful beauty.” Their debut album\, Songs for Our Times\, was released on Deutsche Grammophon in July 2023 and represents the rich history of the Sphinx Organization and the vibrant future of classical music by centering the artistry of extraordinary composers and artistic visionaries.  \nTheir 2024-25 season includes performances for Washington Performing Arts and the John F. Kennedy Center\, the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society\, the Symphony Center Presents in Chicago\, IL\, and a return performance at the New World Symphony in Miami. \nHeralded for its kaleidoscopically varied repertoire and bold thematic programming\, Sphinx Virtuosi concerts give prominence to historically excluded composers such as Samuel Coleridge-Taylor\, Alberto Ginastera\, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson\, Florence Price\, Heitor Villa-Lobos\, and George Walker. In an effort to expand its repertoire and engage new audiences\, the ensemble commissions new works annually. Commissions have included major new works from Michael Abels\, Terence Blanchard\, Valerie Coleman\, Xavier Foley\, Ricardo Herz\, Jimmy Lopez\, Jessie Montgomery\, Daniel Bernard Roumain\, and Carlos Simon.  \nMembers of the Sphinx Virtuosi have performed as soloists with major American orchestras\, including the New York Philharmonic and the Cleveland\, Detroit\, Atlanta\, Philadelphia\, Seattle\, and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestras. Members also hold professional orchestral and academic positions. The Sphinx Virtuosi’s community engagement initiatives regularly extend beyond masterclasses and workshops to members leading community empowerment initiatives within arts organizations and connecting with other Sphinx programming to further the mission of achieving excellence through inclusive programming. As a bilingual ensemble\, these artist-citizens frequently break down existing barriers empowering the artform to connect with the broader community. During the pandemic\, the ensemble found creative ways to connect with audiences and communities virtually through performances\, panel discussions\, masterclasses\, Q&A sessions\, and more reaching over 30\,000 people across 20 organizations. \nThe Sphinx Virtuosi has collaborated with major artists such as Terence Blanchard\, Denyce Graves\, Sweet Honey in the Rock\, Damien Sneed\, Will Liverman\, J’Nai Bridges\, and Davóne Tines\, among others. Outside of the classical realm\, its musicians have also worked with leading international artists such as Beyoncé and Jay-Z and made high-profile appearances\, including on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and the broadcast of the 2022 GRAMMY Awards.  \nSphinx Virtuosi Tours are made possible through the support of Robert F. Smith\, JPMorgan Chase\, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more at www.sphinxmusic.org/sphinx-virtuosi. \n \n \n \n \n \n About percussionist Josh Jones\n \nA native of Chicago\, Illinois\, Josh Jones started hitting things at age 2 and received his first drum set at age 3. Josh began his formal studies in percussion with the Percussion Scholarship Program under the direction of Chicago Symphony member Patricia Dash\, and Chicago Lyric Opera member Douglas Waddell. He earned his Bachelor’s in Music from DePaul School of music and was the orchestra fellow of both the Detroit and Pittsburgh symphonies. In 2022\, Josh joined the Grant Park Festival Orchestra as Principal Percussionist. Josh has been featured at Carnegie Hall\, on radio and television\, and has had two short documentaries made about his musical development and experience. He also authored a percussion method book series\, “Spatial Studies for Hitting Things”\, and writes musical and philosophical blogs on his website\, drummojo.com. Josh really enjoys giving back to the community as well as mentoring young musicians and traveling. \n \n \n \n \n \n About co-presenter Music Worcester\n Celebrating More Than 160 Years of Music and Culture\nMusic Worcester\, Inc.\, originally known as the Worcester County Music Association\, for years ran the Worcester Music Festival. Current programs reflect the merger in the mid-1990s of the Festival with International Artists Series and the MA Jazz Festival. Great performances by world-renowned orchestras and guest soloists\, chamber music\, ballet\, world music and dance\, jazz and choral masterworks are hallmarks of Music Worcester’s annual operations. \nMultiple educational programs currently serve youth and families of greater Worcester: masterclasses by visiting artists\, Tickets to Opportunity\, Festival Singers\, in-schools residencies\, and the Young Artist Competitions. Integral to Music Worcester’s annual operations\, The Worcester Chorus has been part of the organization since the very first concert season in 1858. \nLearn more at MUSICWORCESTER.ORG \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore More URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/sphinx-virtuosi-american-forms/ LOCATION:PRIOR PRESENTS – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Prior Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sphinx-virtuosi-landscape.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184459 CREATED:20241219T211632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T211632Z UID:3159-1743264000-1743264000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross College Choir DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross College Choir\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Holy Cross College Choir presents a program inspired by Gerald Gould’s poem “Wander-Thirst\,” featuring a setting by Florence Price. \nThe program explores themes and images present in the poetry pertaining to a thirst for adventure\, beautiful landscapes\, and personal transformation through the lens of choral music by 20th-century American composers. \n Celebrated selections include works by Moses Hogan\, Rollo Dilworth\, Margaret Bonds\, and Morten Lauridsen. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 29\, 20254:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-college-choir/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/holy-cross-college-choir.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184459 CREATED:20241219T211125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T211125Z UID:3153-1743192000-1743192000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Sonya Ovrutsky Fensome Piano Recital DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Sonya Ovrutsky Fensome Piano Recital\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nIn this one-hour recital\, pianist Sonya Ovrutsky Fensome invites you on a captivating journey through time and sound\, exploring the evolution of The Prelude. \nFrom its origins as a simple introduction in Bach’s day\, to the rich and varied forms it has taken across centuries\, this intimate program weaves together history and music\, illuminating the transformations of the prelude from the Baroque to the present. \nThrough Sonya’s insightful commentary\, you will be guided to a deeper\, personal connection with the genre’s remarkable journey. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 28\, 20258:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/sonya-ovrutsky-fensome-piano-recital/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sonya-piano-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184459 CREATED:20250106T202029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T202029Z UID:3311-1742990400-1742990400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert | Two Piano Mini-Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Two Piano Mini Extravaganza\n \n \n \n \n \n Lunchtime Concert Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThis concert celebrates the two remarkable Steinway D pianos housed in Luth Concert Hall with performances by Music Department students and faculty. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 26\, 202512:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/lunchtime-concert-two-piano-mini-extravaganza/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/luth-concert-hall-web.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR