Peter Krasinski is the Voice of the Hook Organ at Mechanics Hall
Kathleen Gagne, Executive Director of Mechanics Hall introduces us to the new principal organist for Mechanics Hall, Peter Krasinski. He tells us about his love for Mechanics Hall and how he will be an ambassador for the Hook Organ at Mechanics Hall. He is the “voice” of the organ and will allow it to sing for the community.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet Peter in the coming days and months but mark the calendar for Sunday October 15th at 4 PM. A cinematic afternoon featuring a short comedy and a classic silent film accompanied by the Fabulous Hook Organ at Mechanics Hall, Worcester. Showing The Haunted House starring Buster Keaton & The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney with live, improvised musical accompaniment by principal organist Peter Krasinski.
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8:50 AM-Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Radio Blast
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Nancy Cahalen with the Better Business Bureau
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8:50 AM-Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Radio Blast
Worcester Mayor Joe Petty on the issues facing
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City Manager Eric Batista
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Worcester Congressman James McGovern on the top issues out of Washington D.C.
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Dr. Charles Steinberg shares all of the latest on the Worcester Red Sox.
Local experts on the left and right look at the top national stories of the week.
8:50 AM-Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Radio Blast
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