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Gourmet Program

Listing of Restaurants in the Program

111 Chop House
111 Chop House 111 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester
508-799-4111
www.111chophouse.com

The idea behind One Eleven Chop House was to establish a Chicago-style steakhouse right here in Worcester. The elegance and sophistication of the decor complements some of the best-tasting steaks and chops you'll find anywhere. All of their cuts are either certified prime-grade or in the top 10% of the choice grade. And they're all expertly prepared. Choose from whether traditional steaks done right or less traditional favorites, such as Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Wild Mushrooms, Sirloin Encrusted in Black Pepper with a Shallot Brandy Cream Sauce, or a Mixed Grill of Filet Mignon, Confit of Duck and Blackened Shrimp.

Member Offer: Show your membership card and theatre ticket to receive a free appetizer or dessert with dinner entrée. Offer good the day/night of the show only.
55 Pearl
55 Pearl 55 Pearl Street, Worcester
508-755-7327
www.55pearl.com

An elegant restaurant serving Neo-Classical fare in the historic Bull mansion. Built in 1876, as a residence, the mansion has been extremely well preserved, and is beautiful example of Victorian Gothic architecture. A gorgeous setting for an evening dinner before or after a show. Reservations recommended. Also, our Bull Tavern & Bar is a great spot for cocktails and appetizers! Centrally located to The Hanover Theatre on Pearl St. Free parking after 5pm in our two lower lots. Free shuttle service to and from the theatre. 55pearlrestaurant.com

Member Offer: Come, and enjoy free validated parking!
86 Winter American Bistro
86 Winter American Bistro 65 Water Street, Worcester
508-459-5400
www.86winter.com

86 Winter is Worcester's true American bistro serving comfort food with a twist, along with innovative specials. Serving lunch Wed., Thurs., Fri. 11:30-3:30, dinner Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat., and Sun. beginning at 5:00pm in a casual yet elegant setting. 86 Winter is also available for all your catering needs, and would love to host your next event or meeting in Worcester's most unique function room.

Member Offer: Show your membership card and receive a 15% discount on all food purchases in the dining room. Offer is not valid on alcohol, take out, or gratuity. Offer may not be combined with other promotions or coupons.
Bocado Tapas Wine Bar
Bocado Tapas Wine Bar 82 Winter Street, Worcester
508-797-1011
www.bocadotapasbar.com

The modern, sexy, big city feel in the heart of Worcester's newly revitalized canal district... Bocado. A tapas restaurant and wine bar, Bocado takes you on a journey of tastes and flavors inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. The decor at Bocado is modern and intimate. Plush sofa like seating, candlelit tables and modern artwork combine with rustic hardwood floors, high ceilings, and original brick walls to create a space that evokes a feeling of warmth and sophistication.

Member Offer: All members receive Free Shuttle Service (space limited) to and from the theatre. In addition, show your membership card and tickets to that evening's performance and receive a free appetizer, salad, tapas, cheese, chocolate, or dessert at any of the four Niche Restaurants (Block 5, Bocado, Mezcal, & The Citizen) on theatre nights. Up to $8 in value and must have tickets and membership card.
El Basha
El Basha 256 Park Avenue, Worcester
508-795-0222
www.elbasharestaurant.com

Enjoy Baba Ghanouj, grape leaves, shawarma and kibbee, along with many other authentic Middle Eastern specialties, served in a casual friendly atmosphere. Middle Eastern fare at a very reasonable price. It's no wonder El-Basha has been voted Worcester's favorite Middle Eastern Restaurant year after year. Open for lunch and dinner at both Worcester locations: 256 Park Ave and 424 Belmont St.

Member Offer: 10% off all food purchases when membership card is shown. Discount does not apply to alcohol, take out, or gratuity. Offer may not be combined with other promotions or coupons.
Flying Rhino Cafe
Flying Rhino Cafe 278 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA
(508) 757-1450
www.flyingrhinocafe.com

The Flying Rhino is a unique gathering place offering an eclectic mix of food and drink in a cool, casual atmosphere. Bold flavored appetizer bites, hearty soups & sandwiches, gourmet salads, creative entrees and daily specials are served with originality. Guests are encouraged to sample and share flavors from around the world. The café menu is complemented with an extensive martini list as well as distinctive wines, great beers and an array of other beverages featured at the “watering hole.” Our restaurant is meant for those who wish to enjoy life to the fullest and who love to spend time with friends.
Open every day for Lunch, Dinner, and Late Night.

Member Offer: 10% off all food purchases when membership card is shown. Discount does not apply to alcohol, take out, or gratuity. Offer may not be combined with other promotions or coupons.
George's Coney Island
George's Coney Island 158 Southbridge Street, Worcester
508-753-4362
www.coneyislandlunch.com

Famous Worcester landmark serving award-winning hot dogs since 1918. Family-owned and operated, they are proud to have been acclaimed as Worcester's Best of Best year after year. Come experience a Worcester tradition and the delicious hot dogs at George's Coney Island. Groups welcome, please call ahead.

Member Offer: Free souvenir gift with purchase over $10.
Haiku
Haiku 258 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA
508-459-3033
www.haikusushi.com/

Haiku carries on the Japanese tradition of sophisticated, artful and delicious preparations under the direction of Master Chef Kenzo Phan. Whether you are in the mood for fresh seafood, savory steaks, or innovative sushi, Haiku will satisfy your taste buds with elegance and style.

Member Offer: 10% off all food purchases when membership card is shown. Discount does not apply to alcohol, take out, or gratuity. Offer may not be combined with other promotions or coupons.
Harlequin Restaurant
Harlequin Restaurant 363 Plantation Street, Worcester
508-754-2000
www.beechwoodhotel.com/restaurant/

The Harlequin Restaurant at the Beechwood Hotel is the finest of Worcester Restaurants. Their award-winning team exceeds the highest standards for classic and new American cuisine that tempts both the eye and the palate. The Beechwood Hotel offers superb dining and the perfect place for business or pleasure. So pleasing is our cuisine that we scored an unprecedented 89.5 by Boston's Phantom Gourmet!

Member Offer: Show your membership card and receive 10% off your total bill in the Harlequin Restaurant. Discount does not apply to alcohol or Sunday Brunch.
Il Forno
Il Forno 65 West Boylston Street, West Boylston, MA
508-835-3700
http://www.il-forno.com

Il Forno takes great pride in preparing each meal and uses only the freshest quality ingredients and the finest seafood, meats and produce available. Il Forno's kitchens feature a wood-fired brick oven and offer an assortment of delicious specialties… from Northern Italian seafood, chicken, veal and pasta entrées to brick oven pizza creations. BYOB.
Also located in Fitchburg, Westborough, and Acton, MA.

Member Offer: 10% off all food purchases when membership card is shown. Discount does not apply to take out or gratuity. Offer may not be combined with other promotions or coupons.
Leo's Ristorante
Leo's Ristorante 11 Brackett Court, Worcester
508-753-9490
www.leosristorante.net

The Turo Family has been providing quality Italian cuisine for over 45 years. Their beautiful décor and comfortable dining room is a great start to a memorable evening. Their newly renovated lounge offers a great bar menu featuring grilled pizzas and paninis. They have private dining rooms that can accommodate parties from 15 to 125 people.

Member Offer: Show your membership card and receive 10% off the total bill. Discount does not apply to alcohol.
Maxwell Silverman's
Maxwell Silverman's Lincoln Square, Worcester
508-755-1200
www.maxwellmaxine.com

Dine in an authentic 100-year-old toolhouse factory restored in an elegant atmosphere. We feature the finest American cuisine with a wide variety of seafood, pasta, prime rib, steaks, veal and daily features. Private rooms available.

Member Offer: Dine, park, and shuttle to the theater on popular event nights. Dinner receipt must be presented upon boarding the shuttle.
Mezcal Tequila Cantina
Mezcal Tequila Cantina 166 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester
508-926-8308
www.mezcalcantina.com

Mezcal takes its visitors on a trip South of the border. Tastes of colorful, flavorful Southwestern cuisine paired with a sampling of traditional Mexican dishes. Mezcal specialties include our made to order guacamole, over 100 tequilas and some of the best margaritas around. Mezcal is a member of the Niche Hospitality group which boasts such establishments as Block Five Bistro, Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, and The Citizen Wine Bar.

Member Offer: All members receive Free Shuttle Service (space limited) to and from the theatre. In addition, show your membership card and tickets to that evening's performance and receive a free appetizer, salad, tapas, cheese, chocolate, or dessert at any of the four Niche Restaurants (Block 5, Bocado, Mezcal, & The Citizen) on theatre nights. Up to $8 in value and must have tickets and membership card.
Northworks Bar & Grille
Northworks Bar & Grille 106 Grove Street, Worcester
508-755-9657
www.northworks.com

Three decades as one of Worcester's most popular casual dining restaurants. Fresh seafood, charbroiled steaks and chicken, pasta sautees and a great selection of salads & sandwiches. Flat screen tv's, keno and an atm on the premises. Serving great food at reasonable prices and featuring the warmest bar in Worcester. The kitchen is open until 11pm on Fridays & Saturdays, so join them for post show appetizers or dinner.

Member Offer: Show your membership card to receive a 10% discount on check total, for the day of the show only.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar 1160 West Boylston Street, Worcester
508-853-0789
www.oconnorsrestaurant.com

"Purveyors of Famous Food, Best Brews & Hospitality", O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar has been voted "Best Restaurant" by Worcester County diners in the last six out of seven years. Hosted and operated by owners, Brendan & Claire O'Connor, O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar strikes the perfect balance between a great Irish pub, urban buzz and casual elegance serving great food with exceptional service...lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday...on Sunday we rest! They look forward to welcoming you and are happy to partner with The Hanover Theatre with guaranteed reservations and their promise to have you on your way in plenty of time for the opening curtain! With immediate access at Exit 4 off Interstate I -190, O'Connor's has ample parking for you and your friends to even carpool downtown to the show in less than 8 minutes...and leave the extra cars behind to pick up afterwards and even join them for a "post show refreshment". Slàinte!

Member Offer: Upon presentation of your membership card, O'Connor's is happy to offer one complimentary order of our famous baked corned beef shillelagh sticks. Offer Valid on the day or night of the performance.
Peppercorns Grille & Bar
Peppercorns Grille & Bar 455 Park Avenue, Worcester
508-752-7711
www.epeppercorns.com

Located 1.4 miles from The Hanover Theatre, Peppercorns Grille & Bar is upscale casual dining at its finest. Offering only the freshest ingredients made to order in a casual atmosphere, Peppercorns has gained a reputation as one of Worcester's best restaurants! Contact peppercorns@verizon.net for information on dinner theatre packages!

Member Offer: Show your membership card when you buy two entrees and get one half-price. Max three offers per party. Not valid on take-out. Cannot be combined with any other offers or gift certificates. 1 card per offer with a maximum of 3 cards per table.
The Citizen
The Citizen 1 Exchange Place, Worcester, MA
(508) 459-9090
http://www.thecitizenwinebar.com/

Sipping wine, tasting cheese and noshing on chocolate are three things you can live for and love to do at The Citizen. The cheese lover’s rights are exemplified through an extensive menu of artisanal cheeses and signature Panini’s which make lunch at The Citizen a legal obligation. In addition, The Citizen offers smoked and cured meats to enjoy with your cheese selection as well as a selection of fine chocolate from white to milk to dark, that when paired with port or sweet wine, make the experience almost illegal. Become a citizen of wine, cheese & chocolate.

Member Offer: All members receive Free Shuttle Service (space limited) to and from the theatre. In addition, show your membership card and tickets to that evening's performance and receive a free appetizer, salad, tapas, cheese, chocolate, or dessert at any of the four Niche Restaurants (Block 5, Bocado, Mezcal, & The Citizen) on theatre nights. Up to $8 in value and must have tickets and membership card.
The Sole Proprietor
The Sole Proprietor 118 Highland Street, Worcester
508-798-3474
www.thesole.com

The favorite seafood restaurant of central Massachusetts diners since 1979, The Sole Proprietor has garnered four-star reviews and many awards, including being named one of America's top 10 seafood restaurants. At The Sole, the menu is as fresh as the seafood and features seasonal dishes, as well as favorites such as Seafood Sautè, Tuna Steak Barcelona, Dijon and Horseradish Bluefish, Salmon and Scallops Basilio, and Seafood Alfredo.

Member Offer: Show your membership card and theatre ticket to receive a free appetizer or dessert with dinner entrée. Offer good the day/night of the show only.
Tribeca Restaurant
Tribeca Restaurant 92 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester
508-754-7600
www.tribeca92.com

...A little piece of Manhattan is right here in Worcester on Shrewsbury Street. Come in before or after the show and enjoy the elegant atmosphere of our upstairs dining room serving the freshest seafood and the finest cuts of beef or the casual ambiance of our bistro bar and grill for gourmet burgers, pasta dishes and the most delectable deserts. We are located less than five minutes from the theatre.

Member Offer: Show your membership card and receive 10% off total food purchased, excluding alcohol, wine, tax, and gratuity. May not be combined with any other offers or promotions.
VIA Italian Table
VIA Italian Table 89 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester
508-754-4842
www.viaitaliantable.com

VIA is the essence of Italian dining full of charm and great aromas with our open kitchen complete with brick oven bread, baked daily, hearty meats such as tenderloin, pork and chicken slowly turning and roasting on our spit, and the joys of gelato being created right before your eyes. In Italian VIA means "the way". Come to VIA and enjoy "the way" they embrace their travel memories, their family recipes, and American traditions which are so important to them.

Member Offer: Show your membership card and theatre ticket to receive a free appetizer or dessert with dinner entrée. Offer good the day/night of the show only.
Viva Bene Italian Ristorante
Viva Bene Italian Ristorante 144 Commercial St, Worcester, MA
508-799-9999
www.vivabene.com

Viva Bene Ristorante, conveniently located in downtown Worcester Commercial Street, is a breathtaking dining experience.

From the moment you enter to the time you leave, your dining experience is truly unique. Viva Bene offers an array of succulent and innovative Appetizers, Entrees, Desserts, and a full-service bar menu to charm the most discriminating palate.

Free Validated Parking is available at the Worcester Fashion Outlet Mall Garage when there is no Centrum or other downtown event.


Member Offer: Viva Bene is pleased to be able to provide special Dinner+Entertainment packages to allow you to enjoy a relaxing pre-show meal at affordable prices and one-stop-shopping convenience for reservations. Call (508) 797-0007 for more information.
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Block Party to kick off Always, Patsy Cline!

Block Party to kick off Always, Patsy Cline!

Join us for a country western block party right here in downtown Worcester!

See Dave Pike and the Good Ole' Boys and Nashville singer and Always, Patsy Cline star, Becky Barta, perform live! Enjoy great Texas BBQ food and beverages (available for purchase) from Viva Bene and ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery.
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Renaissance Weekend Package

Renaissance Weekend Package

The Hanover Theatre, Beechwood Hotel, Niche Hospitality, Higgins Armory, and Worcester Art Museum have put together the ultimate luxury weekend to kick off our Broadway Season this fall.

Do you WOO? We know we do! Purchase a WOO card this summer and enter to win a Luxury Renaissance Weekend Package in Worcester! This grand prize includes:

- Free pair of tickets to Saturday, October 2nd's evening performance of Monty Python's Spamalot at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts

- Complimentary overnight package at Beechwood Hotel including a scrumptious brunch in their newly renovated luxury resort

- $100 gift card good at any Niche Hospitality restaurants

- Free admission to Worcester Art Museum - don't forget to visit their Renaissance Court, and in between strolling their galleries, enjoy lunch at the museum cafe

- Free admission to Higgins Armory, where knights in shining armor are around every corner!

There will only be one lucky winner chosen for this package, but stayed tuned for more details on putting together your own renaissance weekend October 1-3 here in the heart of New England!

Come, and experience the new Worcester...you'll be glad you did!
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The Nutcracker Open Audition Call

The Nutcracker Open Audition Call

Performance Dates:
Friday-Sunday
November 26-28, 2010

School Performance: Monday November 29, 2010

Audition Dates
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010

REQUIREMENTS
Ages 7 & older
Dancers are required to bring a head shot photo
Females dancers should bring pointe shoes
$25 audition fee (cash only!)

Call to reserve an audition time!
508.791.3233
36 Harlow Street, Worcester, MA

Visit www.balletartsworcester.com
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