BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Prior Performing Arts Center - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260527T203123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T204428Z UID:6411-1792438200-1792438200@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Reem Jubran\, Visiting Distinguished Practitioner | Screening + Q&A DESCRIPTION:Reem Jubran\n \n \n \n \n \n Visiting Distinguished Practitioner\n \n \n \n \n \n Film Screening + Q&A\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nReem Jubran’s Distinguished Visiting Practitioner residency opens with a screening of LA Rebellion: A Cinematic Movement\, a PBS documentary featuring Jubran\, historicizing diverse and oppressed voices as creative storytellers of their communities’ experiences. The film highlights the explosive emergence of UCLA’s 1960’s Black filmmaking students\, rooting their productions in social justice and community service\, creating a ripple effect for Indigenous\, Chicano\, and Asian filmmakers at UCLA throughout the 1970s and 80s. \nJubran\, a Palestinian feminist filmmaker\, and UCLA graduate\, follows her predecessors with experience spanning from collaborations with legendary Palestinian filmmakers Annemarie Jacir and Elia Sulieman\, leading to her award-winning short film Don’t Be Long\, Little Bird. The screening will be followed by a Q&A discussion. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPlease also mark your calendars for closing residency event on October 30\, 2026. \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 Oct 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\, general admission seating. \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 Explore More URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/reem-jubran-visiting-distinguished-practitioner/ LOCATION:Luth Concert Hall – Prior Performing Arts Center\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Events at The Prior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/reem-jubran-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260529T122717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T122718Z UID:6433-1792697400-1792697400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Working Writers Series: Yona Harvey & Gary Jackson DESCRIPTION:Creative Writing Program\n \n \n \n \n \n Working Writers Series\n \n \n \n \n \n Yona Harvey & Gary Jackson\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nAward-winning poets Yona Harvey & Gary Jackson will read from and discuss their work as part of the Working Writers Series sponsored by the Creative Writing Program. \nYona Harvey is the author of You Don’t Have to Go to Mars for Love\, winner of The Believer Book Award in Poetry\, and Hemming the Water\, winner of the Kate Tufts Discovery Award from Claremont Graduate University and finalist for the Hurston/Wright Award.  Between the publication of her first two poetry books\, Harvey co-wrote Marvel Comics’ World of Wakanda\, which earned an Eisner Award for best limited series\, and co-wrote the comic book series Black Panther & the Crew. Her third poetry collection is forthcoming in September 2026. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications including Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora\, The Best American Poetry\, Letters to the Future: Black Women/Radical Writing and A Poet’s Craft: A Comprehensive Guide to Making and Sharing Your Poetry. She’s the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship\, a Japan Creative Artists Fellowship\, the Heinz Foundation’s Carol Brown Award\, and the inaugural Lucille Clifton Legacy Award from Saint Mary’s College of Maryland. \nBorn and raised in Topeka\, Kansas\, Gary Jackson is the author of the poetry collections\, small lives\, (University of New Mexico Press\, 2025) origin story (University of New Mexico Press\, 2021)\, both part of the Mary Burritt Christiansen Poetry Series\, and Missing You\, Metropolis (Graywolf\, 2010)\, which received the 2009 Cave Canem Poetry Prize. He’s also co-editor of The Future of Black: Afrofuturism\, Black Comics\, and Superhero Poetry (Blair\, 2021). His poems have appeared in numerous journals including Callaloo\, The Sun\, Los Angeles Review of Books\, Gulf Coast\, and Copper Nickel. He’s published work in several anthologies\, including Shattered: The Asian American Comics Anthology\, African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle and Song\, and A Measure of Belonging: Twenty-One Writers of Color on the New American South. He was featured in the 2013 New American Poetry Series by the Poetry Society of America\, and received fellowships and residencies from Cave Canem\, Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference\, and Art Omi. He’s been a guest on the BBC News World Service: The Cultural Frontline\, and given readings and craft talks for Carnegie Hall\, Folger Theater\, and various venues across the country. In 2023\, he was selected to serve as part of the Cave Canem Cultural Preservation Project Team to record the oral histories of the first-year fellows and founders of Cave Canem.  \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 October 22\, 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\n“The Alden” Performance Studio3rd Floor\, Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/working-writers-series-yona-harvey-gary-jackson-poetry/ LOCATION:Alden Trust Performance Studio (3rd Floor\, Prior Performing Arts Center)\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Creative Writing Program,Events at The Prior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/harvey-jackson-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260728T134325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T135617Z UID:6571-1792783800-1792783800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Wind Ensemble Concert | Nightfall DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Nightfall\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Wind Ensemble\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Holy Cross Wind Ensemble presents Nightfall\, a concert inspired by the changing season and the transition from day into night. As October gives us darker evenings\, the program takes listeners through autumn landscapes\, shifting light\, and imaginations running wild. \nAutumn is a season of change. The brilliant colors of fall in New England gradually give way to bare branches and longer nights\, creating a landscape that is stark\, reflective\, and mysterious. \nThe program begins in the warmth of the season with works such as Julie Giroux’s Bookmarks from Japan and Percy Grainger’s Irish Tune from County Derry. Eric Whitacre’s October captures the character of autumn itself\, evoking the feelings of the season through rich musical colors. \nAs the evening unfolds\, the music moves toward twilight\, mystery\, and darkness. Eric Whitacre’s Ghost Train draws upon American folklore and the imagination that emerges after nightfall. Together\, these works trace a path from daylight into night and from autumn toward winter\, exploring the beauty and mystery that accompany this seasonal transition. \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 October 23\, 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-concert-nightfall/ LOCATION:Luth Concert Hall – Prior Performing Arts Center\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music,Events at The Prior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/wind-ensemble-landscape.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260728T131601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T150342Z UID:6548-1792940400-1792940400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Choir with guest composer Tõnu Kõrvits DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Choir\n \n \n \n \n \n with guest composer Tõnu Kõrvits\n \n \n \n \n \n Funded by The Patrick E. Moriarty\, M.D. ’57 Visiting Scholars Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Holy Cross College Choir will be performing a program of music from Scandinavia and the Baltics\, featuring Kreek’s Notebook by Award-winning Estonian composer Tõnu Kõrvits. \nEstonia has a rich tradition of choral music. The country plays host to the Estonian Song Festival\, which started in 1869 and currently runs every five years\, is one of the largest singing festivals in the world\, welcoming over 100\,000 people coming together to unite in song. Kreek’s Notebook celebrates the rich heritage of Estonian Choral Music through the use of native folk hymns collected by ethnomusicologist Cyrillus Kreek (1889–1962). Korvits weaves sacred folk hymns and texts collected by Kreek into his own distinct musical language. A multi-movement work for string orchestra and choir\, Kreek’s Notebook synthesizes traditional melodies with thrilling avant-garde string writing\, inviting the listener into moments of spiritual contemplation and visceral passion. \nAdditional works on the program include music by Arvo Pärt\, Veljo Tormis\, Algirdas Martinaitis\, and Laura Jekabsone. \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 October 25\, 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-choir-with-guest-composer-tonu-korvits/ 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/2026/07/composer-Tonu-Korvits-web.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260612T193224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T193300Z UID:6455-1793127600-1793127600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series: Johann Vexo | Cathedral of Nancy\, France DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Johann Vexo\n \n \n \n \n \n Cathedral of Nancy\, France\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe internationally celebrated organist and former Organist of Notre-Dame de Paris will present a diverse and captivating concert program at the St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at College of the 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 October 27\, 2026\n7 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-johann-vexo-organ/ 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/2026/06/vexo-organ-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T140000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260728T143946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T143947Z UID:6600-1793188800-1793196000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Traditional Irish Music in Dinand & Fenwick Libraries DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Traditional Irish Music in Dinand & Fenwick Libraries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDiarmuid Ó Meachair and John Hannigan (Accordions) will be joined by acclaimed musicians Liz Knowles (Fiddle player) of New England Conservatory and Kieran O’Hare (master Uileann Piper & Flute player) for this pair of afternoon concerts at the Dinand and Fenwick Libraries at Holy Cross. \nKnowles and O’Hare are members of Open the Door for Three. \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 October 28\, 202612 p.m. in Dinand Library2 p.m. in Fenwick Library \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\nDinand Library & Fenwick Library URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/traditional-irish-music-in-dinand-fenwick-libraries/ LOCATION:Dinand Library\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/irish-musicians-libraries-web.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T120000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260728T132851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T132853Z UID:6561-1793793600-1793793600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert: Stay On It DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Stay On It\n \n \n \n \n \n Lunchtime Concert Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nAn ensemble of students and faculty present Julius Eastman’s infectious Stay On It\, a minimalist classic that springs forth from a joyful\, syncopated riff to more complicated textures that resemble free jazz. Composed for an open instrumentation\, the score calls for flexibility as performers make choices on what and when to play in real time\, so that no two performances are ever the same. \nPlease join us for this exciting communal performance! \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 4\, 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\n“The Beehive” AtriumThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/lunchtime-concert-stay-on-it/ LOCATION:The Beehive in The Prior\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music,Events at The Prior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/beehive-stairs-lunchtime-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260730T144744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T154154Z UID:6668-1793820600-1793820600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Los Angeles Guitar Quartet DESCRIPTION:Los Angeles Guitar Quartet\n \n Purchase Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ) is one of the most multifaceted groups in any genre. The LAGQ is comprised of four uniquely accomplished musicians bringing a new energy to the concert stage with programs ranging from Bluegrass to Bach. Consistently playing to sold-out houses world-wide\, their inventive and critically acclaimed transcriptions of concert masterworks provide a fresh look at the music of the past\, while their interpretations of works from the contemporary and world-music realms continually break new ground. Programs including Latin\, African\, Far East\, Irish\, Folk and American Classics transport listeners around the world in a single concert experience. Their ‘Don Quixote’ collaboration with Firesign Theater veteran\, actor Philip Proctor\, continues to expand and delight audiences and the work ‘SHIKI: Seasons of Japan’ written for the LAGQ plus guitar orchestra by composer Shingo Fujii is connecting communities across the nation. \nWinner of a 2005 Grammy Award\, their “Guitar Heroes” CD released on Telarc is a brilliant follow-up to their Grammy nominated “LAGQ-Latin”. “Spin” (Telarc\, 2006) continues their explorations of jazz and contemporary music. “LAGQ: BRAZIL” (Telarc\, 2007)\, including collaborations with vocalist Luciana Souza\, was released to rave reviews\, and their newest recording of the Rodrigo “Concierto Andaluz” and Sergio Assad’s “Interchange”\, written specifically for them\, was released on Telarc in Spring 2010\, and quickly climbed to top spot on the Billboard charts.  The live DVD of “The Ingenious Gentleman: Don Quixote” was released on the Mel Bay label in spring 2012. In 2015\, the LAGQ released “New Renaissance\,” a unique blend of renaissance originals and renaissance-inspired compositions by Dusan Bogdanovic and Ian Krouse. \n“Opalescent”\, released in Spring 2022\, shows off the LAGQ’s rich palette of colors and sparkling sound. 2021 albums include the Grammy®-nominated collaboration with Conspirare\, The Singing Guitar(Delos)\, featuring Nico Muhly’s groundbreaking work “How Little You Are” and Pat Metheny’s Road to the Sun (Modern Recordings/BMG)\, named for the title track written for LAGQ\, which hit #1 on the Apple Music Classical chart. In addition to solo programs\, other touring highlights include collaborative works with choir\, guitar orchestra\, symphony orchestra and Latin Romance with vocalist and flamenco dancers; many of these works were written expressly for the LAGQ. \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 4\, 20267:30 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n\n \n \n \n \n \n $45 | $65Pricing includes all fees. \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 Explore More URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/los-angeles-guitar-quartet/ LOCATION:Luth Concert Hall – Prior Performing Arts Center\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Events at The Prior,Prior Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/lagq-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T190000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260728T142930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T142931Z UID:6595-1794337200-1794337200@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Chapel Artist Series: Sándor Kádár & Levente Kuzma DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Sándor Kádár & Levente Kuzma\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nInternationally recognized Hungarian organists join forces for a special performance on the world-renowned Taylor & Boody organ at Saint Joseph Memorial Chapel. \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 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/chapel-artist-series-sandor-kadar-levente-kuzma/ 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/2026/07/kuzma-kadar-web.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260529T123301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T123302Z UID:6439-1794339000-1794339000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Working Writers Series: R. F. Kuang DESCRIPTION:Creative Writing Program\n \n \n \n \n \n Working Writers Series\n \n \n \n \n \n R. F. Kuang\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nAward-winning author R. F. Kuang will read from and discuss her work as part of the Working Writers Series sponsored by the Creative Writing Program. \nRebecca F. Kuang is the #1 New York Times and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Poppy War trilogy\, Babel: An Arcane History\, Yellowface\, Katabasis\, and Taipei Story. Her work has won the Nebula\, Locus\, Crawford\, and British Book Awards. She was named to the 2023 Time100 Next list and the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2024. A Marshall Scholar\, she has an MPhil in Chinese Studies from Cambridge and an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies from Oxford. She is now pursuing a PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale\, where she researches Sinophone literature and Asian American literature. \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 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 \n\n“The Alden” Performance Studio3rd Floor\, Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/working-writers-series-r-f-kuang/ LOCATION:Alden Trust Performance Studio (3rd Floor\, Prior Performing Arts Center)\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Creative Writing Program,Events at The Prior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/r-f-kuang-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260708T165435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T145147Z UID:6507-1794425400-1794425400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Orchestra Veterans Day Concert DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Orchestra\n \n \n \n \n \n Veterans Day Concert\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Holy Cross Orchestra presents a program honoring Veterans Day as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. \nFeaturing music of remembrance and reflection\, the concert recognizes the service and sacrifice of veterans at Holy Cross and beyond. This program will also feature Holy Cross Organ Scholar Ben Saylor\, Class of 2030\, performing George Frideric Handel’s Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major. \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\, 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-orchestra-veterans-day-concert/ LOCATION:Luth Concert Hall – Prior Performing Arts Center\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music,Events at The Prior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hc-orchestra-veterans-day-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260728T133712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T145739Z UID:6566-1794511800-1794511800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Morton Feldman's Triadic Memories | Amy Williams\, piano DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Morton Feldman’s Triadic Memories\n \n \n \n \n \n Amy Williams\, piano\n \n \n \n \n \n Funded by The Patrick E. Moriarty\, M.D. ’57 Visiting Scholars Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nMorton Feldman’s extraordinary late solo piano work\, Triadic Memories (1981)\, is a study in slowly evolving repetitions over the 75-minute duration. The composer described the piece as “the biggest butterfly in captivity.” \nExact repetitions\, subtle variations\, shifting patterns and fresh new materials are interwoven. Materials are constantly recontextualized\, using different voicing and registers\, changing one note of a chord\, juxtaposing new harmonies—always changing and always soft. The piece is not outwardly triadic (the harmonies are built entirely of seconds\, sevenths and augmented fourths)\, but triads emerge through the hazy resonance. Some materials happen only once\, while others are repeated\, varied and recontextualized. \nThe listener is taken on a journey of deep concentration and reflection. Pianist/composer Amy Williams has been connected to Feldman’s music since her childhood—her father and Feldman were close colleagues at the University of Buffalo. She has recorded and performed his music for nearly three decades. \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\, 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/morton-feldmans-triadic-memories-amy-williams-piano/ 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/2026/07/amy-williams-morty-feldman-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260730T142852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T142853Z UID:6400-1794598200-1794598200@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Harmony of Nations: Songs from Around the Arab World DESCRIPTION:Harmony of Nations: Songs from Around the Arab World\n \n \n \n \n \n Center for Arabic Culture‘s Jazal Choir & Music Ensemble\n \n Purchase Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLed by Arabic Studies faculty Alma Richeh\, the Jazal Choir performs classical Arabic music as well as contemporary and modern Arabic songs. \nTheir Harmony of Nations program blends Arabic and Middle Eastern musical styles with Western choral traditions of a cappella and harmony-based singing and orchestration. \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\, 20267:30 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n\n \n \n \n \n \n $45 | $65Pricing includes all fees. \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 Explore More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Center for Arabic Culture\n “Building Bridges\, Connecting Culture”  \nThe Center for Arabic Culture (CAC) is a secular and non political organization dedicated to fostering an appreciation of Arabic culture and the Arab-American experience through educational and artistic programs. \nThe CAC is home to an Arabic Language and Music School for children and adults and hosts a variety of cultural events including film screenings\, book events\, human library series\, music concerts\, art workshops and annual festivals and bookfairs. \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Jazal Choir\n The Jazal Choir is the Center for Arabic Culture’s Adult Choir\, welcoming members from all backgrounds to sing in Arabic and become immersed in Arabic culture through folkloric and contemporary Arabic music. Speaking Arabic is not a requirement.  \nThe Jazal Choir’s mission includes the following goals: \n\nIntroducing the community to the Arabic and Middle Eastern music\, musicians and singers\nEducating about Arabic quarter tones\, scales and singing styles\nIntroducing Arabic and Middle Eastern music to American society at large\nEncouraging members from all backgrounds to join without the requirement of speaking Arabic\nParticipating in concerts around Massachusetts and beyond to spread the word about the rich Arabic musical heritage\nSinging in harmony and a cappella\, enriching members’ musical backgrounds and and building a stronger knowledge of the Arabic language\n\n \n \n \n \n \n About The Director\n Alma Richeh\, LL.M. Executive Director & Choir Director \nAlma was born in Damascus\, Syria and holds a law degree from Damascus University and an LL.M. master’s degree in international legal studies from the American University\, Washington College of Law in Washington D.C. \nShe worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Damascus as an advocate to determine the refugee Status. In Syria\, in 2001-2005\, Alma studied singing with and trained by the best music and singing teachers at the Syrian Higher Institute for Music. Between 2000 and 2008\, Alma was a conductor of Al Farah Choir at the Lady of Damascus Church in Damascus. She conducted the Choir’s youth division concentrating on concerts to fundraise for humanitarian causes and children’s rights.During her LL.M Studies\, she worked as a teaching assistant to Arab League Ambassador to the UN and Professor Clovis Maksoud at the American University\, Washington College of Law. \nAfter moving to Boston\, she worked as a research intern at the Boston Consortium for Gender Security and Human Rights at the University of Massachusetts. Her research concentrated on the rights of women in Arab and Middle countries from legal\, historic\, cultural\, religious and humanitarian perspectives.In Boston\, Alma is the Executive Director of the Center for Arabic Culture (CAC)\, a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the Arabic Culture and an Arab American experience through education and the arts. \nShe teaches Arabic culture and international law courses at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the College of the Holy Cross. \nAlma is the founder and choir director of the Children’s Choir and Jazal Choir at the Center for Arabic Culture in Boston. She is on the board of the Mansfield Local Cultural Council. URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/harmony-of-nations-songs-from-around-the-arab-world/ LOCATION:Luth Concert Hall – Prior Performing Arts Center\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Events at The Prior,Prior Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jazal-choir-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T123000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260728T144639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T144640Z UID:6608-1794745800-1794745800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Chapel Artist Series: Organ Scholar Jessica Nguyễn ‘28 DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Organ Scholar Jessica Nguyễn ‘28\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin Holy Cross Organ Scholar Jessica Xuân-Mai Nguyễn ‘28 for an organ recital following the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday\, November 15. \nThis program will feature works by J.S. Bach\, Josef Rheinberger and more\, free and 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 November 15\, 202612:30 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\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/chapel-artist-series-organ-scholar-jessica-nguyen-28/ 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/jessica-nguyen-26-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260728T142236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T142237Z UID:6590-1794943800-1794943800@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 17\, 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/chamber-music-recital-fall-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/chamber-music-recital-2026-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260707T203016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T203250Z UID:6393-1795030200-1795030200@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Painting Creation DESCRIPTION:Painting Creation\n \n \n \n \n \n Osvaldo Golijov\, Prior Composer-In-Residence\nAlex Sopp\, Prior Commissioned-Artist\n \n Tickets On Sale Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us for an informal exhibition of commissioned art works accompanied by a panel discussion between Prior Composer-In-Residence\, Osvaldo Golijov\, and Prior-Commissioned Artist\, Alex Sopp\, on the process and eventual marriage of a new work for chorus & orchestra premiering with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in November 2026 with art-infused projection as a way of communicating a world that inspired the inception of this new 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 Wed Nov 18\, 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\, reservation required.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBoroughs Theatre\nThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/painting-creation/ LOCATION:Boroughs Theatre – Prior Performing Arts Center\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Events at The Prior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/osvaldo-alex-sample-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260612T195612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T195615Z UID:6473-1795116600-1795116600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Jazz Ensemble Concert 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 evening of live jazz as the Holy Cross Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos take the stage for a dynamic night of music. \nThis celebration of legendary jazz artists and composers from across the decades features an eclectic program showcasing the sounds of swing\, Latin rhythms\, bebop\, and funk. \nPerformed by talented Holy Cross student musicians\, the concert spans classic jazz standards and contemporary grooves\, promising an engaging experience. \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 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\nLuth Concert HallPrior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-jazz-ensemble-concert/ LOCATION:Luth Concert Hall – Prior Performing Arts Center\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music,Events at The Prior 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:20261122T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260728T134800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T134802Z UID:6575-1795359600-1795359600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Chapel Artist Series: Ezequiel Menendez\, College of the Holy Cross DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Ezequiel Menendez\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nOn the Feast of Saint Cecilia\, Professor Ezequiel Menéndez will present an organ recital featuring works based on the chorale Our Father\, Who Art in Heaven (Vater unser im Himmelreich). \nThe program will explore a variety of musical settings of this beloved hymn by composers from different periods\, highlighting its rich theological and musical heritage. \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 22\, 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/chapel-artist-series-ezequiel-menendez-college-of-the-holy-cross/ 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/2026/07/ezequiel-menendez-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260728T141741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T141743Z UID:6586-1796328000-1796328000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Forty-Eighth Annual Festival of Lessons & Carols DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Forty-Eighth Annnual 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. \nThis year’s service will take place in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel on Thursday\, December 3 at 8 p.m. — free 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 December 3\, 20268 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-eighth-annual-festival-of-lessons-carols/ 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/2025/08/advent-lessons-carols_12-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260612T195104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T193902Z UID:6468-1796499000-1796499000@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\nUnder the direction of Nyoman Catra\, one of Bali’s most renowned master artists of traditional dance & theatre\, our Balinese Dance and Gamelan students collaborate with guest artists for this fall concerts. \nAlways a highlight of our season and a treat for all ages\, the Balinese Dance concert provides an opportunity for the community to experience the awe and wonder of the sacred art of Bali. \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\, 2026\n7:30 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 Theatre\nPrior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/gamelan-gita-sari-concert/ LOCATION:Boroughs Theatre – Prior Performing Arts Center\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music,Department of Theatre & Dance,Events at The Prior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/gamelan-spring-2026-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260529T121128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T121129Z UID:6421-1805398200-1805398200@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Working Writers Series: Erica Gies DESCRIPTION:Creative Writing Program\n \n \n \n \n \n Working Writers Series\n \n \n \n \n \n Erica Gies\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nEnvironmental science journalist Erica Gies will read from and discuss her work as part of the Working Writers Series sponsored by the Creative Writing Program. \nErica Gies is an award-winning independent journalist who writes about water\, climate change\, plants and critters for Scientific American\, The New York Times\, Nature\, The Atlantic\, The Guardian\, National Geographic\, The Economist\, Washington Post\, bioGraphic\, Wired\, and more. \nHer stories hail from North America\, especially California and British Columbia\, and the wider world. In a quest for commonalities that bind us and innovations that inspire\, she has reported from many intriguing places: Iraq\, Peru\, Cambodia\, India\, Syria\, Kenya\, China\, Qatar\, Laos\, the United Kingdom\, Guyana\, Vietnam\, France\, and Indigenous nations and territories\, including those belonging to Navajo (Diné)\, Kwiakah\, Makushi\, Kitasoo/Xai’xai\, ‘Namgis\, Heiltsuk\, and Native Hawaiian peoples. \nHer book\, Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge\, is about the global “Slow Water” movement that are helping us adapt to the increasing floods and droughts brought by climate change. Published in North America\, the United Kingdom\, China\, and as an audio book\, Water Always Wins won the Rachel Carson Award for Excellence in Environmental Journalism among other awards.  \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 18\, 20277:30 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\n“The Alden” Performance Studio3rd Floor\, Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/working-writers-series-erica-gies/ LOCATION:Alden Trust Performance Studio (3rd Floor\, Prior Performing Arts Center)\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Creative Writing Program,Events at The Prior ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/erica-gies-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140642 CREATED:20260730T150025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T150758Z UID:6674-1805398200-1805484600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:From The Ashes DESCRIPTION:From The Ashes\n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Weidlein\, composerGwendolyn Gussman\, choreographer\n \n Purchase Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTwo Performances: March 18 & 19 @ 7:30 p.m. \nFrom The Ashes is a suite of music for a 10-piece chamber ensemble that tells a ballet-style story of the life-cycle of a forest through compelling dance and visual projection.  \nThe piece asks the following questions: what role do we as humans play in the story of a forest? Are we caretakers? Co-inhabitants? Destroyers? Forest fire has become the norm in our lives\, rather than the exception\, and we must face these questions head on if we are to change this trajectory and protect our precious forests. \nPerformances of From The Ashes are often accompanied by a community discussion with local ecologists and forest-fire experts about the changing paradigm of how we approach wildland fires\, as well as the intersection of art making and ecological activism. This program was piloted during the April 2024 workshop residency of the piece through a series of hikes and talkbacks with the Sonoma Ecology Center and members of the Sonoma\, CA community who lived through the 2017 Tubbs Fire. \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 18 & 19\, 20277:30 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n\n \n \n \n \n \n $45 | $65Pricing includes all fees. \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 Explore More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Composer\n \nDaniel Weidlein‘s work as a composer spans independent film CHOSEN (2014) and upcoming features SLEEPWALK (post. 2021) and OUT IN THE VINEYARD (in prod.)\, as well as the new musical THE GRIFTERS (book & lyrics by Joe Giuffre). In 2018 he released FIRE IN THE SKY\, his first collection of contemporary jazz compositions written for rhythm section\, winds\, and strings\, followed by the 2019 release of A WINTER’S LULLABY. To celebrate the release of these collections\, he released a separate vinyl edition of the three-movement piece THE RED LINE SUITE.  \nDaniel’s style as a composer bridges the groove and rhythm of jazz through the decades and his love of classical composition and contemporary folk. The latter influence is particularly present in his musical collaborations with jazz trio The Vintage Modernists (CITYSCAPE\, 2012).  \nAmong Daniel’s favorite pieces that continue to inspire him to this day are the reimagined Joni Mitchell album BOTH SIDES NOW featuring Vince Mendoza’s orchestrations; any of Randy Newman’s film scores; and Brad Mehldau’s HIGHWAY RIDER. \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Choreographer\n \nGwendolyn Hope Gussman is a director\, choreographer\, creative producer\, performer\, movement teacher\, and generative artist based between Denver\, Colorado (Ancestral Lands of Ute\, Cheyanne and Arapaho peoples) and New York City (Ancestral Lands of the Lenape peoples). Gussman is the Founder and Artistic Director of interdisciplinary performance company\, HOLDTIGHT (HT)\, which was established in 2016. Her work with HT illuminates the intersection of art\, environmental activism\, psyche\, and body through performance\, education\, and community events. Gussman’s work with HT has been awarded residencies and presented nationally by Denver Arts & Venues (2024)\, The Cell Theatre in NYC (2020-2022)\, The Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver (2024)\, Carroll Hall in NYC (2023)\, Presenting Denver (2024)\, and others. \nAs an independent choreographer\, Gussman’s work has been presented by institutions & organizations including National Sawdust (2020 NYC)\, The Gallery Players (Once the Musical\, 2023\, NYC)\, The Fine Arts Center at Colorado College (2020)\, James Madison University (2018\, VA)\, Seaside Dance Festival (2019\, FL)\, Bridge for Dance Festival (2018\, NY)\, Nimbus DanceWorks Offline Series (2018\, NJ)\, The Wadsworth Museum (2017\, CT)\, Nimbus DanceWorks Offline Series (2018\, NJ)\, YourMove Festival (2017\, NJ)\, Denver School of the Arts (2016\, CO)\, and more. In 2021\, was named a Toulmin Creator through the support of National Sawdust\, Center for Ballet and the Arts\, and The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. \nGussman holds a BFA in Dance from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. \nIn addition to her work with HOLDTIGHT\, she regularly collaborates with a myriad of multidisciplinary artists. She has worked on both live and film projects with musical artists Daniel Weidlein\, Lisel (Eliza Bagg)\, Johnny Butler\, The Warp Trio\, Jett Kwong\, Trevor New\, Hallie Spoor\, and Meredith Rose. She is currently collaborating on projects with visual/textile artist Maki Teshima\, and in addition\, recently activated the work of artist Ronny Quevedo for his exhibition\, at the line\, as part of Movements Toward Freedom at Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. \nCurrently\, Gussman is choreographing From The Ashes\, a 90-min Contemporary Concert Dance meets Chamber-Jazz piece following the life-cycle of a forest fire\, conceived by composer Daniel Weidlein. This work is incredibly potent for both of them\, growing up and living in states that have been severely affected by increasing forest fires over the past 30 years. \nAs a performing artist\, Gussman has extensive experience working in concert dance\, music\, film/tv\, site-specific/installation\, and experimental theater including her work with Shen Wei Dance Arts\, Sean Curran Company\, Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance\, Vanessa Walters ‘Ripening’\, Heidi Latsky\, Control Group Productions\, Cleo Parker Robinson\, Roger C. Jeffrey\, Amy Sedaris\, Daniel Fish\, Ashley Tata\, among others. Her career has included performing at prestigious venues and festivals such as The Koch Theater at Lincoln Center\, MASS MoCa\, Stanislavsky Theater (Moscow)\, Teatro Arcimboldi (Milan)\, Shanghai Cultural Square Theater\, Teatro Comunale Modena\, American Dance Festival\, Spoleto Festival\, Theater Olympics Festival (Beijing)\, Off The Grid Festival\, and many others. \nGussman has been teaching movement since 2012. She teaches movement & writing workshops through HOLDTIGHT that have recently been presented by Denver Arts & Venues (2024 workshops at The Arts Complex in Denver)\, Rino Arts District (monthly workshops through 2024 in Denver) and St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn\, NY (2023). As an independent guest teacher\, Gussman has taught improv\, composition\, modern\, and contemporary dance workshops for a range of dance and theater students at institutions such as Yale University\, New York University\, James Madison University\, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CO)\, Denver School of the Arts\, Opening Act (NYC)\, Steps Ahead (NYC)\, BOUNCE Festival (NYC)\, MOVE! (Denver)\, and others. \nIn addition to her dance & interdisciplinary art teaching experience\, Gussman is a certified Pilates and Yoga instructor who has additional experiences studying extensively in Hanna Somatics\, Exercise Science\, Anatomy\, and Functional Fitness. She has developed and maintained a thriving Private Practice since 2015 which focuses on blending her movement knowledge and specializes in rehab-based movement for clients navigating chronic pain\, acute injury\, body-part replacements\, athletes\, and more. Her teaching philosophy is to see & work with a person holistically\, ultimately with the goal of them deepening their knowledge and understanding of their body so that they can find more awareness\, ease\, and freedom of movement. She has taught movement to the casts of renowned international shows such as The Jungle (when on tour at St. Ann’s Warehouse in NYC)\, as well as teaching at gyms and studios around NYC. Gussman is currently leading movement meets psychology workshops and retreats in collaboration with a master psychotherapist (& her mother) Virginia Poor. Throughout all of her teaching experience\, she has taught students with a range of physical ability level and ages 13-85 years old. URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/from-the-ashes/ LOCATION:Luth Concert Hall – Prior Performing Arts Center\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Events at The Prior,Prior Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/from-the-ashes-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270421T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270421T193000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140643 CREATED:20260730T153636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T153728Z UID:6686-1808335800-1808335800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:New West Guitars: A Celebration of the Blue Guitars Project DESCRIPTION:New West Guitars\n \n \n \n \n \n A Celebration of the Blue Guitars Project\n \n Purchase Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nNew West Guitars (NWG) have developed a widespread reputation as one of the premier jazz guitar ensembles in the world. Featuring guitarists Perry Smith (NYC)\, John Storie (LA)\, and Will Brahm (LA)\, NWG performs exciting originals\, jazz standards and popular covers. Their signature sound comes from an innovative style that highlights rhythm\, beauty and virtuosity through using classic “archtop style” jazz guitars. \nTheir new project features instruments from The Blue Guitars Foundation\, a legendary collection of vintage “archtop style” jazz guitars. NWG was chosen to represent the newly commissioned guitars through live performances and recordings. \nThe Blue Guitar Collection was displayed at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History from November 11\, 1997 through October 1998. The Blue D’Aquisto Centura Deluxe was featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the museum’s “Guitar Heroes” exhibit in 2011. After founder Scott Chinery’s passing in 2000\, the guitars remained with the Chinery family until 2021\, when they were acquired by the Archtop Foundation. The Foundation’s goal is to share the collection with everyone – it is too good to keep hidden! \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 21\, 20277:30 p.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n\n \n \n \n \n \n $45 | $65Pricing includes all fees. \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 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 The Blue Guitars Collection\n \nThe Blue Guitar Collection was displayed at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History from November 11th 1997 through October 1998. It is also worth noting that the Blue D’Aquisto Centura Deluxe\, the Benedetto La Cremona Azzurra and the Monteleone Rocket Convertible were featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the museum’s “Guitar Heroes” exhibit in 2011. After Scott Chinery’s passing in 2000\, the guitars have remained with the Chinery family and in 2021 were passed along to The Archtop Foundation. \nThe Foundation’s goal is to share the collection with everyone – it is too good to keep hidden. We look to: 1) exhibit the guitars at shows\, museums\, and schools; 2) build a virtual museum here so that you can experience the collection wherever you are\, with information on every guitar and luthier involved\, including highest quality video recordings; 3) offer access to the collection to luthiers and scientific researchers studying how to understand and improve the art of luthiery; and 4) make these available to professional musicians looking to record on–or just experience– these wonderful instruments. \n \n \n \n \n \n About The Artists\n “Beautiful acoustic rhythms\, vibrant classically infused single note lines and jazzy arpeggios cover the magnificent musical landscape these three players create.”— Metronome Magazine \n \n \nNew West Guitars have developed a widespread reputation as one of the premier jazz guitar ensembles in the world. Featuring guitarists Perry Smith (NYC) John Storie (LA) and Will Brahm (LA)\, they perform exciting originals\, jazz standards and popular covers. Their signature sound comes from an innovative style that highlights rhythm\, beauty and virtuosity through using classic “archtop style” jazz guitars. \nTheir new project features instruments from The Blue Guitars Foundation\, a legendary collection of vintage “archtop style”  jazz guitars. NWG was chosen to represent the newly commissioned guitars through live performances and recordings.  \nStarting in the Fall of 2020\, John\, Perry and Will started a podcast series called High Action. Interviewing a variety of legendary and influential guitar players\, the trio has provided a space to build community\, share experiences and learn from some of today’s leading voices on the Guitar. \n Praised as “sharp and refined” by the Seattle Times\,  the New West Guitars have released 7 full length albums since 2005. Each project features their unique style of laid-back virtuosity and finely crafted arrangements. Their latest album “Live at Mauch Chunk Opera House” was filmed and recorded near Allentown\, Pennsylvania at a legendary opera house built in the 1800s. The project features original compositions and popular covers captured in an exciting live setting for a sold out crowd.   \nIn August of 2015\, New West released a collaborative project “Send One Your Love” on Summit Records. The recording features renowned jazz vocalists: Gretchen Parlato\, Sara Gazarek\, Becca Stevens\, Tierney Sutton and Peter Eldridge. Downbeat Magazine gave this CD the prestigious Editor’s Pick in their August 2015 issue.  \nSmith and Storie founded New West at USC’s Thornton School of Music. Today they continue to tour as a trio with Brahm and special guests throughout the United States and abroad. Their music is regularly featured on NPR and jazz radio stations\, while their repertoire is performed throughout the country by college and high school guitar programs. New West Guitars versatility as players and composers have given them a reputation as pioneers in the realm of guitar ensemble. URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/new-west-guitars-a-celebration-of-the-blue-guitars-project/ LOCATION:Luth Concert Hall – Prior Performing Arts Center\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Events at The Prior,Prior Presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nwg-web.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR