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'Love, Loss, and What I Wore'
The Clothesline Players began as a group of friends who started reading "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" by Nora and Delia Ephron in 2020 as an activity to get through COVID-19. Now they will present a live performance of the play and Off-Broadway hit as a fundraising event for the Mission of the Wesley United Methodist Women at Wesley United Methodist Church. Based on a memoir by Ilene Beckerman, "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" is a dramatic comedy that presents a diverse array of stories centered around the clothing (and accessories) the characters were wearing at pivotal points in their lives. Linda Strano directs a cast featuring Judi Kotta, Cindy McCarron, Michelle Monti and Alice Springer.
What: "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" — The Clothesline Players
When: 2 p.m. May 14. Doors open 1 p.m.
Where: Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main St., Worcester
How much: $20. Luncheon available by advance reservation, $10 additional. www.eventbrite.com.
Bollywood favorite at DCU
Arijit Singh has been called "the most enthralling voice in India" and "the singing sensation of Bollywood." The singer, musician and composer will make the only New England appearance of his current U.S. tour at May 15 at the DCU Center.
What: Arijit Singh
When: 6 p.m. May 15
Where: DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester
How much: $73 to $503. Ticketmaster.com
Family ties with Symphony Pro Musica
"Joyous Celebrations" is the title of Symphony Pro Musica's concerts May 14 in Hudson and May 15 in Southborough. It will also be a family celebration. The program includes Brahms' Academic Festival Overture; Ernest Chausson's Poème, with Julia Churchill, violin soloist; Darius Milhaud's Cello Concerto No. 1, with Emma Churchill, cello soloist; and Beethoven's Symphony No. 1. Mark Churchill, SPM music director, conducts. Julia and Emma are Churchill's twin daughters. They are finishing up their graduate programs at Rice University and the concerts mark the first time they’ve performed with SPM since they were 11.
What: "Joyous Celebrations" — Symphony Pro Musica
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. May 14 in Hudson High School; 3:30 p.m. May 15 in Shattuck Arts Center at St. Mark's School, Southborough
How much: $25; $20 seniors; students grade 12 and under, free. www.symphonypromusica.org. All concertgoers must either be vaccinated or have a negative COVID test within three days of the performance. Masks required.
Arlo McKinley at Off The Rails Music Venue
You can feel the hurt in country singer-songwriter's Arlo McKinley's "The Hurtin's Done" from his 2020 album, "Die Midwestern." It's a mesmerizing mix of hangovers, steel guitars and broken hearts, and McKinley's delivery is heartfelt. He'll be sharing good times and bad times as he comes to the new Off The Rails Music Venue for a show May 13.
What: Arlo McKinley
When: Doors open 6 p.m. May 13
Where: Off The Rails Music Venue, 90 Commercial St., Worcester
How much: $15-$115. All ages. www.offtherailsworcester.com
'Spring Reflection' showcases students
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s end of year "Spring Reflection" showcase looks back on what students have learned and highlights their proficiency, growth and talent. Most dance classes will be featured, as well as presentations by select theater classes and voice students.
What: "Spring Reflection" — The Hanover Theatre Conservatory
When: 1 p.m. May 15
Where: The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester
How much: $25. www.thehanovertheatre.org