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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20250821T193338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T172915Z UID:5020-1762344000-1762344000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert Series: A Collection of Originals | Haley Labdon ‘28\, Singer/Songwriter DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n A Collection of Originals\n \n \n \n \n \n Haley Labdon ‘28\, Singer/Songwriter\n \n \n \n \n \n Lunchtime Concert Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe program will feature a collection of original compositions featuring voice and acoustic guitar. \nInspired by the passing of time\, the natural world\, and the human experience\, the pieces highlight personal experiences and stories through indie-folk style music. \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 November 5\, 202512 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\nThe BeehivePrior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/lunchtime-concert-series-haley-labdon-28-singer-songwriter/ 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/2025/08/haley-labdon-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20250829T184514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T184537Z UID:5198-1762606800-1762606800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Charles Weiss Summer Research Recital: Nate Murray ‘26 & Julianna Stratton ‘26 DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Charles Weiss Summer Research Recital\n \n \n \n \n \n Julianna Stratton ‘26\nNate Murray ‘26\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThis concert will include premiere performances of The Voices We Wear by Julianna Stratton ‘26 and Songs under a Cricket Moon by Nate Murrary ‘26. These song cycles were inspired by reflections on life\, love\, and longing\, and were written as one component of Weiss Summer Research projects. \nThe Voices We Wear was inspired by the romantic idiom of the character piece and is loosely tied to the chronology of a lifetime\, exploring the one-dimensional identifiers we assign to ourselves in seeking universality and connection beyond our own personal experiences. Each movement is centered around a classical or romantic text\, and represents a different person we ‘become’ over the course of our life. \nSongs under a Cricket Moon emanates from a collection of over 200 poems written by two women during the Heian period in Japan. It explores themes of longing\, love\, and betrayal\, and how these emotions can both coexist and suddenly morph into a different one. This musical journey employs both male and female voices and a diverse instrumental ensemble\, serving to challenge traditional expectations about gender and narrative. \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 November 8\, 20251 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 Brooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/charles-weiss-summer-research-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/2025/08/nate-julianna.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20250821T190524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T190524Z UID:5014-1762876800-1762876800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Carol Lieberman\, Baroque Violin & Mark Kroll\, Harpsichord DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Carol Lieberman\, Baroque Violin & Mark Kroll\, Harpsichord\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe program will feature music for Baroque violin and harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach\, François Couperin\, Georg Friedrich Handel and Domenico Scarlatti. \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 November 11\, 20254 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\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/carol-lieberman-baroque-violin-mark-kroll-harpsichord/ 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/2025/08/kroll-lieberman-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20250821T184928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T173121Z UID:5001-1762975800-1762975800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Orchestra with Alice Jones & Alexander Davis* DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Orchestra\n \n \n \n \n \n with Alice Jones (flute) & Alexander Davis (bassoon)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n*Funded by The Patrick E. Moriarty\, M.D. ’57 Visiting Scholars Program \nGuest artists Alice Jones (flute) and Alexander Davis (bassoon) join the Holy Cross Orchestra\, under the direction of Michael Carney\, for the world premiere of Matthew Jaskot’s double concerto\, By the Ocean in May. \nThis piece was inspired by annual family trips to Cape Ann (Gloucester and Rockport\, MA) taken to commemorate a moment of personal loss. The central focus of the work is to explore how the healing process evolves as time passes\, and that overcoming grief is not a linear experience\, but instead circular. The work includes many fascinating sonic representations of rays of light\, sunsets\, shades of cerulean\, and prismatic ribbons which contrast with the boisterous and punchy second movement. \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 November 12\, 20257:30 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/holy-cross-orchestra-fall-2025/ 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/2025/08/holy-cross-orchestra-jones-davis.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20250828T173117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T173118Z UID:5163-1763062200-1763062200@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Working Writers Series: Ferris Jabr DESCRIPTION:Creative Writing Program\n \n \n \n \n \n Ferris Jabr\n \n \n \n \n \n Working Writers Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nFerris Jabr will read from and discuss his work as part of the Working Writers Series sponsored by the Creative Writing Program. \nFerris Jabr is the New York Times-bestselling author of Becoming Earth and a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine. Ferris has also written for The New Yorker\, The Atlantic\, Harper’s\, National Geographic\, and Scientific American\, among numerous other publications. He has received fellowships from Yale\, MIT\, and UC Berkeley\, as well as grants from the Pulitzer Center and the Whiting Foundation. His work has been anthologized in four editions of The Best American Science and Nature Writing series. \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 November 13\, 20257:30 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\nBooth Media LabPrior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/working-writers-series-ferris-jabr/ LOCATION:CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM – Booth Media Lab –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Creative Writing Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ferris-jabr-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20250811T144606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T202048Z UID:4308-1763148600-1763148600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:American Patchwork Quartet DESCRIPTION:Prior Presents 2025–26\n \n \n \n \n \n American Patchwork Quartet\n \n \n \n \n \n A co-presentation with Music Worcester\, Inc.\n \n Purchase Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us for a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. in the Boroughs Theatre\, free and open to all. \nAmerican Patchwork Quartet (APQ)\, led by multi-Grammy award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross\, binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication\, country twang\, West African hypnotics\, and East Asian ornamentation. APQ’s sound is a masterful confluence of tradition and innovation\, transcending culture\, politics\, and ideology. \nA southern-born roots music aficionado\, Ross is also the founder of  the world-renowned Gullah group Ranky Tanky. In APQ\, Ross intertwines with other Grammy-winning artists: Falu (Falguni Shah)\, an eleventh-generation Hindustani classical vocalist\, Yasushi Nakamura\, an internationally acclaimed Issei jazz bassist\, and Clarence Penn\, a drumming protégée of Ellis Marsalis whose fibers were honed by African American church traditions. \nAPQ resonates as a potent symbol of unity in diversity. It stands testament to the notion that\, from a collage of varied backgrounds\, a coherent and beautiful whole can be fashioned. Mirroring America’s cultural mosaic\, APQ stitches together a story that’s both intricate and resilient. The fabric of their music is genuine—it neither feigns tolerance nor presents an overly-embellished image of unity. Instead\, each carefully chosen piece dives deep into America’s patchwork soul and shares the joys\, sorrows\, and unwavering hope of a nation crafted by shared dreams and diverse histories. \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 Nov 14\, 20257:30 p.m. Performance6:30 p.m. Pre-Concert Talk \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n\n \n \n \n \n \n $35 | $45 | $55 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert Hall\nThe Prior Performing Arts Center \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “ . . . a breathtaking confluence of heritage roots\, jazz\, and world music influences . . . ” \n Robyn Flans\n Mix Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Music Worcester\nCelebrating More than 160 Years of Music and Culture\nMusic Worcester has been bringing world-renowned musicians and ensembles to Central Massachusetts since its founding in 1858. Today\, the organization regularly presents world-renowned orchestras\, soloists\, and ensembles from the worlds of classical\, jazz\, folk\, world music\, and dance to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. \nIn 2024\, Music Worcester launched THE COMPLETE BACH\, an 11-year project to present live performances of all J.S. Bach’s known works. Music Worcester’s education and outreach initiatives include in-school workshops and masterclasses\, and the availability of free and reduced-price tickets. In 2026\, Dr. Everett McCorvey will serve as the Artist-in-Residence\, a bi-annual program that establishes deep community relationships with an individual artist. \nLearn more at MUSICWORCESTER.ORG URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/american-patchwork-quartet/ 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/2025/05/apq-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20250821T183908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T160015Z UID:4996-1763494200-1763494200@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\nChamber music is played by small ensembles of two or more players such as duos\, trios\, quartets\, etc.\, where every part is played by a single performer. Its intimate setting creates a process that is democratic\, participative\, and that across history has been compared to a conversation among friends. \nThis recital features the students who participate in the Chamber Music course as they 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 November 18\, 20257:30 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\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/chamber-music-recital-fall-2025/ 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/2025/08/chamber-music-recital-fall-2025-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20250825T163123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T193304Z UID:5127-1763668800-1763668800@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\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of music as the Holy Cross Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos take the stage! Experience the sounds of swing\, bebop\, funk\, and more performed by some of the college’s most talented student musicians. \nWhether you’re a jazz aficionado or just looking for a night of great live music\, this concert promises high energy\, soulful solos\, and tight grooves you won’t want to miss. \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 November 20\, 20258 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 HallPrior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-jazz-ensemble-fall-2025/ 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/2025/08/jazz-ensemble-2025-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20250821T165425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T165426Z UID:4991-1763740800-1763740800@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\nStudents who participated in the private lesson program perform the works they have studied during the semester. Please join us in celebrating their work! \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 November 21\, 20254 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\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/end-of-semester-student-recitals-fall-2025/ 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/2025/08/student-recital-11-15_landscape.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20251009T134938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T135714Z UID:5366-1763751600-1763751600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:LayeRhythm | SWITCH DESCRIPTION:Prior Presents 2025–26\n \n \n \n \n \n LayeRhythm\n \n \n \n \n \n SWITCH\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nFree entry\, open to all.\nJoin us before the interactive performance at 7 p.m. for a DJ set beginning at 6 p.m. to warm up and feel the vibe for the show. Come prepared to dance! \nLayeRhythm (LR) highlights freestyle dance and music voices under-recognized in the traditional performing arts landscape while providing entertainment\, building community through play\, educating audiences in cultural history\, preserving the legacy of street & club dance forms\, transforming individuals’ relationship to music & dance and supporting emotional & social well-being. LR is dedicated to risk-taking improvisation and interactive audience engagement through performances and educational events. \nCommissioned by Works & Process\, LR’s performances and events have engaged audiences at Jacob’s Pillow\, USC Kaufman School of Dance\, Harris Theater\, Movement Research at Judson Church\, 92NY\, Abrons Arts Center\, National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Spiegeltent (Bard) and Bridge Street Theatre. LR has been presented by Works & Process at the Guggenheim\, Lincoln Center\, SummerStage\, NY Public Library for the Performing Arts\, Gibney\, The Church (Sag Harbor)\, Catskill Mountain Foundation and Manhattan West Plaza. LayeRhythm was nominated National Dance Institute’s Helen Stambler Neuberger Artist-in-Residence (22-23). \nAbout the Program\nIn SWITCH\, the audience is LayeRhythm’s muse. Through a series of games\, audience ideas are collected and announced by the MC. Performers instantaneously draw from personal experiences and artistic knowledge to turn audience ideas into music\, lyrics and movement. The evening’s events will take place in five parts: \n6-7 p.m.1st DJ Set \n7 p.m. until end of show1st Interactive Performance2nd DJ Set2nd Interactive Performance3rd DJ Set \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 Nov 21\, 20256 p.m. – Welcome DJ Set7 p.m. – Interactive Performances & Additional DJ Sets \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free entry\, open to all. \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 \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “If dancing with others is an intimate act\, LayeRhythm makes it communal.” \n James Thomas\n Contributor\, The New York Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LayeRhythm Participating Artists\nMai Lê Hồ – Founder/DancerStiggity Stackz – DancerKlassic – DancerOsyris Antham – MCSimone Acosta – Musician (keyboard)Pete Henry – Musician (bass)Rodney Harrison – Musician (drums)SC-One – DJ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Founder\nMai Lê Hồ is a French-Vietnamese movement artist\, cultural strategist\, curator\, and educator based in New York City. She is the founder of LayeRhythm Productions\, Inc.\, a nonprofit organization amplifying street/club dances and freestyle artistry. Since launching LayeRhythm in 2015—a groundbreaking performance platform layering freestyle dancers with live musicians and emcees\, acclaimed by The New York Times—she has produced over 140 editions in NYC and beyond. \nAs a dancer\, Mai Lê has performed and taught nationally and internationally for over 20 years\, with past engagements at the National Dance Institute\, USC Kaufman\, 92NY\, Lincoln Center\, Harris Theater\, Lehman College\, FIAF\, and others. She is a 2025 Simons Foundation & Gibney Open Interval Resident Artist.\, a 2024 Bogliasco Foundation fellow\, a 2023 Dancing Futures resident artist at BAAD! through Pepatián\, a 2021 virtual artist-in-residence with the Asian American Arts Alliance\, and movement curator for Asian Cultural Council’s East West Fest. In 2014\, she toured Europe with pioneering Detroit producer Theo Parrish and his live band. \nFirst introduced to house dance by her late teacher Babson in France\, Mai Lê has since won first place in this category at events including Ladies of Hip-Hop (NYC\, 2015)\, Universole (Detroit\, 2015)\, and Step Ya Game Up (NYC\, 2013). She has judged competitions such as Sole Open Philly (2024)\, Footwork Frenzy (2022)\, House Dance UK (2015)\, Slick City (Chicago\, 2015)\, and The Blueprint (Houston\, 2013). \nMai Lê has served as a voting member of the Bessies Awards selection committee (2018-2020)\, and as a grant panelist for the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA)\, New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)\, Works & Process at the Guggenheim\, New Music USA\, and Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL). \nCurrently an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Hunter College\, she consults with institutions on integrating street and club dance cultures into programming\, and reimagining artist-centered support systems. \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/layerhythm-switch-dance/ LOCATION:PRIOR PRESENTS – Boroughs Theatre –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Prior Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/new-layerhythm-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20250829T185018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T185019Z UID:5204-1764007200-1764007200@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Wind Ensemble Pop-Up Concert DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Wind Ensemble Pop-Up Concert\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin the Holy Cross Wind Ensemble for a seasonal pop-up concert in the Beehive. Embrace a moment of levity and seasonal beauty before the rush of finals. \nFor this concert\, music selections will be chosen by the performers. \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 November 24\, 20256 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\nThe BeehivePrior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/wind-ensemble-pop-up-concert/ 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/2025/08/wind-ensemble-popup.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20250821T165010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T165011Z UID:4986-1764705600-1764705600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Laptop Ensemble Federation DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Laptop Ensemble Federation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin the Holy Cross Laptop Ensemble Federation (H-CLEF) for a concert of choreographed sound and image showcasing final student projects written for Music 242: Coding Music. \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 December 2\, 20258 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\nBooth Media LabPrior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-laptop-ensemble-federation-fall-2025/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Booth Media Lab –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/hclef-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20250821T164422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T164509Z UID:4979-1764878400-1764878400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Forty-Seventh Annual Festival of Lessons & Carols DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Forty-Seventh Annual Festival of Lessons & Carols\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPlease join us for the College’s Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent. \nThe service will take place in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel on Thursday\, December 4 at 8 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 December 4\, 20258 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\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/forty-seventh-annual-festival-of-lessons-carols/ 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/2025/08/advent-lessons-carols_12-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20251117T183613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T213609Z UID:5489-1764957600-1764957600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Science Ball DESCRIPTION:Science Ball\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. Walk-up sales will not be available.  \nStudents and faculty have been paired with designers who will elevate a lab coat to reflect their research and science identity. These lab coats will be worn by the scientists in a fashion show. Attendees are invited to decorate a lab coat and hit the runway during a special segment. \nThe event also features speakers from Holy Cross (Prof. Ann Marie Leshkowich)\, Boston University (Prof. Lucy Kim – Associate Professor of Art and Painting who received the 2022 Creative Capital Award for her project creating images with melanin produced by live\, genetically-modified bacteria) and Tufts University (Prof. Dan Jay – Professor of Biology who creates art pieces from unusual chemicals and chemical reactions). \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 December 5\, 20256 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free entry\, registration required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe BeehivePrior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/science-ball-holy-cross-2025/ LOCATION:HOLY CROSS COMMUNITY – The Beehive –\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Holy Cross Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/science-ball-2025-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20250821T163328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T163329Z UID:4963-1765049400-1765049400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Gamelan Gita Sari Concert DESCRIPTION:Departments of Music and Theatre & Dance\n \n \n \n \n \n Gamelan Gita Sari Concert\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us for this end-of-semester performance from the students in I Nyoman Catra’s Balinese dance and gamelan classes\, in which they will display what they have learned in a delightful evening showcasing the Balinese performing arts. \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 December 6\, 20257:30 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\nBoroughs TheatrePrior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/gamelan-gita-sari-concert-fall-2025/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENTS OF MUSIC AND THEATRE & DANCE – Boroughs Theatre –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music,Department of Theatre & Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/gamelan-fall-2025-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20260113T200809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T201718Z UID:5685-1768996800-1768996800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Traditional Irish Music Hour DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Traditional Irish Music Hour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us for a Irish traditional music concert with Diarmuid Ó Meachair (accordion) & Andrew Caden (fiddle). \nDiarmuid Ó Meachair is a traditional Irish accordion and melodeon player from Cúil Aodha\, Co. Cork\, and is also a sean-nós singer. In 2022\, he was awarded the prestigious TG4 Ceoltóir Óg na Bliana (Young Musician of the Year). Diarmuid currently teaches Irish traditional music at College of the Holy Cross. Diarmuid\, who has performed with De Dannan internationally since 2022\, has released four solo albums and he has been nominated for three RTÉ Folk Awards: Best Instrumentalist (2023 & 2024) and Best Emerging Artist (2023). \nAndrew Caden is a fiddle player originally from Bethesda\, MD. Andrew is currently based in Dublin\, where he works at the Irish Traditional Music Archive. Andrew is completing an MA programme in Archives & Records Management at the University College of Dublin. Andrew\, who was taught primarily by New York fiddle player Brian Conway\, counts among his greatest musical influences Michael Coleman\, James ‘Lad’ O’Beirne\, Seán McGuire\, and Frankie Gavin. Andrew has performed and taught at many traditional music festivals throughout Ireland\, and he has been recognised by numerous established traditional musicians as one of the most promising young Irish fiddle players of today. In June 2025\, Andrew released a duet album “Across the Atlantic” with flute player Conor McDonagh (available on Bandcamp)\, which has been met with critical acclaim from The Journal of Music and The Irish Echo. \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 January 21\, 202612 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 Brooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/irish-music-hour-jan-2026/ LOCATION: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/2026/01/irish-music-hour-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260409 DTSTAMP:20260408T053313 CREATED:20251218T190146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T135301Z UID:5585-1770076800-1775692799@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Impetus: Visual Arts Faculty 2026 DESCRIPTION:Above: Matthew Gamber and Yael Eban\, detail of Formation (5) from Marbre Vivant\, 2022\, photogram of ink on gelatin silver paper. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cantor Art Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n Impetus: Visual Arts Faculty 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe faculty of the Studio Art program at Holy Cross are fundamental to the student creative experience. In addition to teaching and mentoring\, these faculty members maintain a vibrant studio practice outside of the classroom and conduct scholarly research in areas ranging from the environment\, feminism\, the spectacle of religion\, the body\, memory\, and consumerism. \nFeaturing work by Rachelle Beaudoin\, John Carney\, Marcus Clarke\, Hilary Doyle\, Colleen Fitzgerald\, Matthew Gamber\, Anna McNeary\, Victor Pacheco\, Cristi Rinklin\, and Leslie Schomp. \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\nOpening ReceptionTuesday\, February 3 | 6:30 p.m.Cantor Art Gallery \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nConversations on Contemporary Art and Faith: Marcus Clarke and Peter FritzMonday\, March 16 | 12 p.m.Cantor Art Gallery \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTreadmill of Information: Art\, Influencers and Wellness CultureWednesday\, March 18 | 12 p.m.Cantor Art 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 February 3-April 8\, 2026 \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/impetus-visual-arts-faculty-2026/ 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/2025/12/impetus-new-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216 DTSTAMP:20260408T053314 CREATED:20250820T205145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T175454Z UID:4949-1770249600-1771199999@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Into The Woods DESCRIPTION:Department of Theatre & Dance\n \n \n \n \n \n Into The Woods\n \n \n \n \n \n Book by James Lapine\nMusic and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim\nDirected by Meaghan Deiter\n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPerhaps the stories we learned as children aren’t as simple as they once seemed. \nInto the Woods\, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s witty and daring reimagining of classic fairy tales\, leaves behind the binary world of good versus evil and right versus wrong to explore what really happens after “happily ever after.” Little Red Riding Hood and Jack the Giant Killer confront the consequences of their choices\, and their decisions echo throughout their community\, while Cinderella and Rapunzel discover that getting what you want doesn’t always lead to happiness. \nSondheim and Lapine welcome us into an unconventional kind of fairy tale that challenges conventional thinking and the tales we thought we knew. After all\, witches can be right and giants can be good. It’s up to us to decide in this production from the Holy Cross Department of Theatre & Dance. \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\nFebruary 5 @ 7:30 p.m.February 6 @ 7:30 p.m.February 7 @ 7:30 p.m.February 12 @ 7:30 p.m.February 13 @ 7:30 p.m.February 14 @ 7:30 p.m. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nMATINEE PRESENTATIONS\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nFebruary 8 @ 2 p.m.February 15 @ 2 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 February 5-7\, 12-14 @ 7:30 p.m. February 8 & 15 @ 2 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 Public | $15 Holy Cross Community \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/into-the-woods-theatre-holy-cross/ 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/2025/08/into-the-woods-new-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053314 CREATED:20260115T200657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T211658Z UID:5811-1770465600-1770465600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Winter Homecoming Concert: Julianna Stratton ’26\, cello & Robert Gardner ’26\, piano DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Winter Homecoming Concert\n \n \n \n \n \n Julianna Stratton ’26\, cello\n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Gardner ’26\, piano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThis program explores the complex themes of memory\, political resistance\, and the formation of identity through place and experience. Shostakovich’s Cello Sonata\, a classical example of a composer writing music grappling with the political environment of his time\, is paired with a selection from his student\, Galina Ustvolskaya’s “Grand Duet\,” a work that challenges the normative compositional and musical boundaries of her time. \nTogether\, these works take us on a musical journey of resistance and creativity in the face of oppression\, ranging from cosmic\, soaring melodies\, to angry\, hammering\, defiance. In the words of Ustvolskaya herself: “The important thing is that the music is genuine and strong.” \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 February 7\, 202612 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\nCantor Art Gallery3rd Floor\, Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/homecoming-concert-cello-piano/ LOCATION:Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Cantor Art Gallery,Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/stratton-gardner-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053314 CREATED:20260113T201518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T201607Z UID:5694-1770751800-1770751800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Semiosis Quartet Residency DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Semiosis Quartet Residency\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nFlorescence\nSemiosis QuartetNicole Parks – violinEmma Burge – violinAmelia Hollander Ames – violaOlivia Katz – cello \nSemiosis Quartet offers a respite from the February cold with music for string quartet by Holy Cross faculty Matthew Jaskot and Chris Arrell\, and more. \nArrell’s Voyagers draws inspiration from breathtaking images of the solar system from the Voyager Interstellar Mission\, which began in 1977. The concert includes the premiere performance of Jaskot’s Florescence\, which is inspired by a short excerpt of text from Sufi mystic Bawa Muhaiyadeen (translated by Coleman Barks): “You’re the meaning that blooms in the heart. In this world of flowers\, in the next world.” \nJoin us as we navigate through musical terrain to explore florescence in many forms. Sonic blooms\, fluid harmonies\, moments of stillness\, and rhythmic intensity are just a few ways that the evening’s repertoire will transport you to another sound-world full of new and fascinating discoveries! \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 February 10\, 20267:30 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 Brooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/semiosis-quartet-residency/ LOCATION: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/2026/01/semiosis-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053314 CREATED:20260205T193703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T130351Z UID:5920-1770825600-1770825600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Makers and Mentors: A Studio Faculty Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Faculty artists at Impetus exhibition opening (February 3\, 2026)\, photo by Troy B. Thompson.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cantor Art Gallery\n \n \n \n \n \n Makers and Mentors: A Studio Faculty Roundtable\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe ten exhibiting artists featured in Impetus: Visual Arts Faculty 2026 share insights about maintaining a professional creative practice. Facilitated by senior studio art majors at Holy Cross\, these faculty members and artists answer questions about nurturing the creative process\, balancing personal life and professional work\, and how to find joy and motivation while navigating career growth.\n\nFree entry\, open to all.\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 February 11\, 20264 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\nCantor Art Gallery3rd Floor\, Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/makers-mentors-faculty-artist-roundtable/ LOCATION: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/2026/02/impetus-faculty-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053314 CREATED:20260115T214530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T214531Z UID:5837-1771167600-1771167600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series: American Guild of Organists (Worcester Chapter) DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n American Guild of Organists (Worcester Chapter)\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us for this Chapel Artist Series presentation featuring Robert Potterton\, Robin Dinda and Andrew Sheranian\, all members of the Worcester Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. \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 February 15\, 20263 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\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-chapel-artist-series-american-guild-of-organists-worcester-chapter/ LOCATION: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/2026/01/chapel-artist-series-organ-2026-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053314 CREATED:20260113T203157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200314Z UID:5702-1771416000-1771416000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert: Blue in the Beehive DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Blue in the Beehive\n \n \n \n \n \n Lunchtime Concert Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nChaney Goldstein ‘28\, saxophoneChris Maratea ‘28\, bassSean Dooley ‘29\, piano \nJoin us for a lunchtime set of jazz standards performed by Chaney Goldstein (saxophone)\, Sean Dooley (piano)\, and Chris Maratea (bass)\, and incorporating styles such as swing\, ballads\, Latin and funk. \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 February 18\, 202612 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\nThe BeehivePrior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/lunchtime-concert-goldstein-dooley-maratea/ LOCATION:The Beehive in The Prior\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/beehive-lunch-concert-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053314 CREATED:20250811T144646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T194128Z UID:4321-1771524000-1771524000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Christine Sun Kim | Deaf Death [SOLD OUT] DESCRIPTION:Prior Presents 2025–26\n \n \n \n \n \n Christine Sun Kim\n \n \n \n \n \n Deaf Death\n \n \n \n \n \n A co-presentation with the Department of Visual Arts\n \n Reserve Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThis presentation is sold out. There is no wait list. Please check back at the reservation link above\, as returned tickets will be added back to online sale inventory in real time. \nChristine Sun Kim is a Berlin-based artist who works with sound\, language\, and the complexities of communication. She uses musical notation\, infographics\, and language—both in her native American Sign Language (ASL) and written English—to create drawings\, site-specific murals\, paintings\, video installations\, and sculptures. \nIn her lecture-performance Deaf Death\, Kim explores the frequent autocorrection of “deaf” to “death” in text-based technologies. Through a study of popular media\, memes\, disability signage\, and recent headlines\, Kim questions what defines disability\, and how different definitions reflect fears and hopes for the future.  \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 Feb 19\, 20266 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Free entry\, reservation required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert Hall\nThe Prior Performing Arts Center \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Kim’s work . . . is often the first encounter museumgoers have with the question of what it is like to live in a hearing world as a Deaf person — with all the anger\, frustration and\, most strikingly when it comes to Kim’s work\, the humor that it entails.” \n Aruna D'Souza\n Contributor\, The New York Times \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore More\n \n \n \n \n \n \nCantor Window Exhibition\nChristine Sun Kim (b. 1980\, active Berlin\, Germany)\, Mind Touch Touch Touch\, 2025\, digital print of charcoal drawingCourtesy of the artist\, François Ghebaly\, Los Angeles and New York\, and WHITE SPACE\, Beijing. \nRepetition and iteration define Christine Sun Kim’s work\, which distinctly incorporates the visual representation of sign language. This mural was made exclusively for the Cantor’s front window and comes from a body of work that combines text and graphic representations of signs in American Sign Language (ASL). Here\, Kim depicts the arc of the hand movement in the sign obsess\, which is a compound formed by the signs for mind and touch. Through her practice\, Kim foregrounds Deaf culture; explores the relationship between sound\, language\, and image; and explores the social politics of communication. \nCLICK HERE for a video of obsess being signed in ASL. URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/christine-sun-kim/ LOCATION:PRIOR PRESENTS – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Visual Arts,Prior Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/csk-new-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053314 CREATED:20260113T205612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200404Z UID:5709-1771529400-1771529400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Brooks Scholars Concert DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Brooks Scholars Concert\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSophie Rose Riopel ‘29\, saxophoneLogan Sherwin Kornilov ‘28\, pianoJohn Hannagan ‘28\, button accordion Robert Gardner ‘26\, piano \nThe Brooks Scholarship is a four-year\, full tuition scholarship offered to a music major or double major in music and another discipline. Recipients demonstrate outstanding accomplishment in their area of musical study as well as significant academic achievement. The Department of Music proudly presents a concert featuring the Brooks Scholars\, our most accomplished student artists. \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 February 19\, 20267:30 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\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/brooks-scholars-concert-spring-2026/ LOCATION: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/2026/01/brooks-scholars-concert-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053314 CREATED:20260204T154803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T154803Z UID:5906-1772047800-1772047800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Wind Ensemble & Orchestra: Beloved Classics from Broadway to the Silver Screen DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Beloved Classics from Broadway to the Silver Screen\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Wind Ensemble & Orchestra\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us for a program featuring some of the greatest show tunes and movie soundtracks arranged for orchestra and 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 Feb 25\, 20267:30 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 HallPrior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-wind-ensemble-orchestra-broadway-classics/ LOCATION: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/2024/09/wind-ensemble-landscape.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260408T053314 CREATED:20260210T163236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T204347Z UID:5936-1772064000-1772323199@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Eddie Jenkins ’72 African Art Collection Showing at The Prior DESCRIPTION:From Benin\, Nigeria to Roxbury\, MA\n \n \n \n \n \n How Art Imitates Life–A Painful But Inspired Journey\n \n \n \n \n \n Eddie Jenkins ’72 African Art Collection Showing at The Prior\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nWith 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. \nThis showing of the Jenkins collection will be on display in the Boroughs Theatre from February 26-28. In addition to an opening event on the evening of February 26\, The Prior offers additional\, pre-concert viewing opportunities for patrons planning to attend Music Worcester’s presentation of the Aaron Diehl Trio on February 27 and Kingdom Voice & Music’s presentation of their “Courage to Remember” choral program respectively. \nCollector’s Presentations on February 26 & 27 will feature performances by rapper Wyatt Johnson (of We Move In Color) and drummer Stephen O’Neal.  \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 Thu Feb 26\, 20266:30-8:30 p.m. | Showing7 p.m. | Collector’s Presentation \n \n \n \n \n \n Fri Feb 27\, 20266:30-8:30 p.m. | Showing7 p.m. | Collector’s Presentation \n \n \n \n \n \n Sat Feb 28\, 20264-9 p.m. | Showing4:30 p.m. | Collector’s Presentation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free entry\, open to all. \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 \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “African Art parallels African History. Throughout its vast continent of myriad cultures\, languages\, climates and politics\, its people share a ceremonial respect of a spiritual authority; an admiration of nature and the animal kingdom; and an understanding of Slavery’s lasting influence on natural law and order. I believe these commonalities are bound together\, and I have collected various pieces that highlight all three after first being introduced to this art in Roxbury\, MA by Aboubacar in 1994. Throughout our friendship and trade\, I began to understand the Diaspora and the journey of my people.” \n Eddie Jenkins '72 URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/eddie-jenkins-72-african-art-collection-showing-at-the-prior/ LOCATION:Boroughs Theatre (Prior Performing Arts Center)\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Holy Cross Community,Worcester Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EddieJenkinsWeb-d2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053314 CREATED:20250717T144140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T133711Z UID:4537-1772222400-1772222400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Music Worcester at The Prior: Aaron Diehl Trio DESCRIPTION:Music Worcester at The Prior\n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Diehl Trio\n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPianist Aaron Diehl’s nuanced sound bridges the gap between jazz and classical music with sophistication. His trio\, known from their Jazz at Lincoln Center performances\, builds a program for piano\, bass\, and drums and explores the creation of musically diverse environments. \nAaron is a staple of the New York jazz scene\, collaborating with artists like Benny Golson\, Philip Glass\, Cécile McLorin Salvant and more. His trio unites jazz standards with classical music\, bringing them into focus\, and infusing them with his trademark brilliance. His recent collaborations with ensembles like The Knights have invited listeners in for a taste of what Diehl has to offer. \nJoin Music Worcester at The Prior for a performance that’s fit for any musical palette. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There’s an entire world of jazz in Aaron Diehl’s playing . . . he makes the case that jazz is not one style or genre but many\, gliding gorgeously among decades of artistic influences. \n Philadelphia Inquirer\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 February 27\, 20268 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adults $50-$76Students $20Youths $10 \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 \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eddie Jenkins ’72 African Art Collection Showing\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us before the Aaron Diehl Trio performance to witness a showing of African artwork collected by distinguished alumnus and Holy Cross football legend Eddie Jenkins ’72. Free entry\, open to all. \nBoroughs Theatre in The Prior6:30-8:30 p.m. | Showing7 p.m. | Collector’s Presentation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore More\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 About Music Worcester\n \n \n \n \n \n Celebrating More Than 160 Years of Music and Culture\nMusic Worcester has been bringing world-renowned musicians and ensembles to Central Massachusetts since its founding in 1858. Today\, the organization regularly presents world-renowned orchestras\, soloists\, and ensembles from the worlds of classical\, jazz\, folk\, world music\, and dance to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. \nIn 2024\, Music Worcester launched THE COMPLETE BACH\, an 11-year project to present live performances of all J.S. Bach’s known works. Music Worcester’s education and outreach initiatives include in-school workshops and masterclasses\, and the availability of free and reduced-price tickets. In 2026\, Dr. Everett McCorvey will serve as the Artist-in-Residence\, a bi-annual program that establishes deep community relationships with an individual artist. \nLearn more at MUSICWORCESTER.ORG URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/music-worcester-at-the-prior-aaron-diehl-trio/ LOCATION:Luth Concert Hall – Prior Performing Arts Center\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Worcester Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/aaron-diehl-mw-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053314 CREATED:20251201T175322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T212927Z UID:5518-1772301600-1772301600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Courage to Remember: From Royal Roots to Living Legends - A Black History Month Celebration DESCRIPTION:Courage to Remember\n \n \n \n \n \n From Royal Roots to Living Legends – A Black History Month Celebration\n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nKingdom Voice & Music will be highlighting powerful stories of Black history that deserve to be remembered and passed down—stories of African royalty\, historical heroes\, living legends within our communities\, and the generational wisdom that continues to shape our future. \nFeaturing Award winning Storyteller\, Valerie Stephens\, local choirs\, dance groups\, and local food vendors will provide a fully immersive experience. \nKingdom Voice & Music is also partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to shed light on Alzheimer’s and dementia within the African American community\, providing both awareness and resources for families affected. \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 February 28\, 20264:30 p.m. | Art Collection Presentation (see below)5:30 p.m. | Pre-Show Presentation6 p.m. | Show8 p.m. | Vendor Exhibition \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n $29 | $39 | $55 \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 \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eddie Jenkins ’72 African Art Collection Showing\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us before the Courage To Remember performance to witness a showing of African artwork collected by distinguished alumnus and Holy Cross football legend Eddie Jenkins ’72. Free entry\, open to all.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Boroughs Theatre in The Prior4-9 p.m. | Showing4:30 p.m. | Collector’s Presentation URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/courage-to-remember-black-history-month/ LOCATION:Luth Concert Hall – Prior Performing Arts Center\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/courage-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T053314 CREATED:20260113T210637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T210638Z UID:5714-1773169200-1773169200@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series: Renee Louprette\, Bard College DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Renee Louprette\, Bard College\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nAmerican organist Renée Anne Louprette maintains an international career as recitalist\, conductor\, collaborative musician\, and teacher. \nProfessor Louprette’s musicianship is renowned worldwide\, and this is a recital not to be missed. \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 10\, 20267 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\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-chapel-artist-series-renee-louprette-bard-college/ LOCATION: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/2026/01/renee-luprette-web.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR