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If you like the uplifting and soulful music of New Orleans you’ll love the sound of the New Black Eagle Jazz Band. The band has delighted audiences all over the world with their huge and eclectic repertoire of jazz from the 1920’s and 30’s.

At the Museum you explore America’s conflicts, beginning with the Revolutionary War to today. You’ll discover, our heritage through the History, the national effort developing new technologies of warfare, and the Human Impact of America’s fight to preserve the freedom we all hold dear. Guided tour at 10:30. Previous registration required.

Ticketed Public Performances:

8/5,Sat.-7:30pm; 8/6,Sun. 2:00 pm 8/12, Sat.-7:30 pm; 8/13, Sun. 2:00 pm
Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows and killer rabbits. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful showgirls? The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony® Awards, including Best Musical.

In 1990 Joe Masters decided to pull together local musicians to play traditional jazz. In the early days they were known as The Classic Jazz Ensemble. By 1995, however, a core group of players emerged – three of whom continue to the present day! Soon the band developed a musical style of its own and gained a reputation for quality of play and a bandstand humor that audiences find amusing.

Our speaker this morning is Ben Railton, Professor of English and American Studies at Fitchburg State University. His topic is “The Inspiring Women (and Men) of the 1850 Worcester Women’s Rights Convention.” The 175th anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention gives us a chance to better remember other milestone moments as well, such as the first national Women’s Rights Convention in October 1850 in Worcester. Ben will share the impressive and inspiring stories of four women and one man who embodied that Convention and its legacies. Professor Railton has been at FSU for 18 years. All are welcome to the presentation.”

“Richard Rodgers Centennial Gala: Some Enchanted Evening” (1980) This star-studded gala celebrates the centenary of the birth of legendary Broadway composer Richard Rodgers. The performance at London’s Theatre Royal, Drury Lane includes songs, dance, staged numbers and anecdotes featuring leading stars from both Broadway and London’s West End.

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious, and spooky! The Addams Family comes to Southgate in all of their ghoulish glory to celebrate our 34″ anniversary! Rehearsals start today with an all company call.

Olga is an acclaimed pianist and a dynamic performer on the classical and contemporary music scene. She has appeared in the US and internationally as recitalist, with orchestras and chamber musicians in major venues including Carnegie Hall, Prague Castle in Prague, among many others.

The Reminisants have been entertaining audiences of all ages throughout New England since 1973. The band specializes in music from the 1950’s through the 90’s, playing a collection of the greatest ‘Oldies’ music ever written! All your bee-bop and juke box favorites and then some!’

Men’s Breakfast Club welcomes Shrewsbury Public Library Staff, Priya Rathnam and Diana Karas to chat with our residents about the resources and services available at the library. Diana is the new Outreach and Marketing librarian. She has been working in the library’s Chil- dren’s department for the last eight years and is eager to start in her new role and continue to serve Shrewsbury residents. Priya has been working at the library since 2005 starting as a Chil- dren’s librarian, then moved to Adult Services, became the Asst. Dir. in 2014 and was then hired to be the Director in 2020. Both ladies are Shrewsbury residents and love serving the community. All are welcome to the presentation.

Our friends Jim Rice and Valerie Roy present The Music of Steve Lawrence &Eydie Gorme. Hits include “This Could Be The Start of Something Big”, “Make Someone Happy”, and more! Featuring an 8 Piece Las Vegas Style Band! Previous registration required.

A retired public school teacher Vic has been playing all over New England for the past 50 years under the name “Vic Paul Single, Duo, Trio, Cocktail Piano.” Vic can be seen regularly at The Tavern at Lenzi’s in Dracut, the Hanover Street Chophouse in Manchester, NH and is currently playing his 25th season in a row on the MS Mt. Washington Cruises on Lake Winnipesaukee. Join us for a fun night of tunes around the piano.

Fronting several Cape Cod bands in the late-1970’s and early-1980’s and, after settling down in Worcester, MA in 1984, Bill McCarthy has been a popular performer around Worcester, Boston, and Cape Cod for over thirty-five years.