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Magic Dick from the J. Geils Band will be at the all-new Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene.

Symply Fargone Productions Expands to Second Worcester Venue and Beyond

Symply Fargone Productions is getting bigger! The company has announced it is expanding its concert offerings to a second Worcester venue.

Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene will be a 300+ seat venue with state-of-the-art sound and a nightclub setting which offers a more intimate experience, great food and libation. The company will continue to promote its larger shows at Mechanics Hall in Worcester.

The first show at the new Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene is Magic Dick of the J. Geils Band and guitar virtuoso Shun Ng on Saturday, September 13 at 8:30PM. The show is just $25 and any dinner item on the Viva Bene menu is just $20 more along with parking if you have a ticket. Just go to www.symplyfargone.com for reserved seats and more information.

“The opportunity to expand our operations into a second venue translates to even more entertainment options in downtown Worcester,” said Glen Gardner, one of the owners of Symply Fargone Productions. “We have had to pass on many great opportunities over the past year because of date conflicts and venue size. This new room will give us the opportunity to greatly expand the number of shows we produce and in most cases continue our tradition of ticket prices lower than the market average.”

Plans for extensive renovations at the new Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene include eliminating columns and walls to offer unobstructed views. There will be state-of-the-art digital sound, and a permanent stage will be constructed. This new addition will allow variable seating capacity. The renovations are scheduled to be complete by Labor Day.

Symply Fargone Productions is also in negotiations with venues in other markets that are interested in the high-quality level of entertainment the company has been able to assemble for the Worcester market. “Being able to leverage some of these acts across several venues will enable us to keep costs down and attract even more impressive talent to our base in Worcester,” Gardner said.

Upcoming shows at Mechanics Hall:

The Jon Pousette-Dart Band, September 5, 8PM
Melanie, September 25, 7:30PM
Gary Wright, October 16, 8PM
Enter the Haggis, October 31, 8PM
Rockin’ the Holidays with Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals and the Worcester State University Chorale, December 19, 8PM

Upcoming show at Club Symply Fargone:

Magic Dick of the J. Geils Band and guitar virtuoso Shun Ng, September 13, 8:30PM

David Delany, Jr creating the award winning On Second Thought

When it comes to Craft Cocktails in Worcester, you need not look any further than Niche Hospitality’s establishments, especially Citizen Wine Bar and Still & Stir, both located at One Exchange Place. Masters of creating classic drinks as well as introducing their own new and unique ones, the bartenders of Niche believe they are a combination of artist, scientist and ambassador. They research and recreate libations of years past as accurately as possible, while at the same time incorporating new ingredients and techniques to bring their patrons wonderful new taste sensations. They use the best and freshest ingredients in correct proportions, along with proper ice, glassware and methods of mixing to bring customers a perfectly balanced drink, specifically made their individual taste.

While all the bartenders of Niche strive for excellence, David Delaney, Jr doesn’t need to prove his craft anymore. Although he has wowed Worcester patrons for years, Mr. Delaney can now be called a “world champion” as he took home the championship title at the Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge in Trinidad and Tobago on February 19th.

One cocktail that brought the crowds to belly-up was “On Second Thought.” Mr. Delaney entered this same cocktail into the 2010 competition but knew it wasn’t perfect so this year refined the recipe and found success. The cocktail consists of Applejack, Benedictine, Cherry Heering, Maple Syrup, fresh lemon juice, and the most important ingredient, five dashes of Angostura^® aromatic bitters.

Combined in precisely tested proportions and garnished with a de-hydrated, cinnamon dusted lemon wheel, the “On Second Thought” should be the first thought on anyone’s mind when looking to enjoy one of the most deliberate, and celebrated around the world, craft cocktails. Be certain to drop by Citizen Wine Bar or Still & Stir and try one for yourself.

To learn more about David Delaney, Jr and the Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge visit the story on GoLocalWorcester: Worcester Bartender Wins International Cocktail Competition.