NRHP: Performing Arts Venues on the National Register of Historic Places. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.
Medfield, MA
Located at a former state hospital built in 1896, Bellforge Arts Center is a multi-arts complex and outdoor recreation destination in Medfield, MA. Bellforge currently offers outdoor concerts, festivals, and community events, along with over 200 miles of nature trails and outdoor space. The center also offers visual and performing arts studios, arts education, a 300-seat performance venue, and more. ...
Worcester, MA
Opened in 1855, Mechanics Hall is a premier event venue and concert hall in downtown Worcester, MA, combining 19th-century elegance with modern amenities. Comedians, theater artists, acoustic musicians and classical performers are all at home on the Mechanics Hall stages. The gorgeous Great Hall on the third floor seats 1,300 and is considered an acoustic masterpiece. The 300-capacity Washburn Hall on the second level has a small stage and a full-service bar. Additional spaces at Mechanics Hall include the Boyden Salon, the Board Room, and the Dickens Room.The Brown Bag Concert Series, presented by Mechanics Hall and 90.5 FM WICN, has been running since 1983. Acclaimed regional and national acts perform in the Great Hall on select Wednesdays from noon to 1pm. ...
Worcester, MA
Ralph’s Rock Diner is a legendary live music venue, bar, and diner located in downtown Worcester, MA. The eclectic venue hosts a diverse line-up of entertainment drawn from local, national, and international artists. Bi-monthly Metal Thursdays have been a staple since 2006, while the Dirty Gerund Poetry Show has been going strong every Monday since 2009. Ralph’s Diner also projects movies and video games on the outside patio, hosts vintage auto and motorcycle shows as well as private parties. ...
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