Editors’ Choice
Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport
Standout Qualities: This downtown Rockport venue boasts a roster of world-class musicians, from Rockport native Paula Cole to solo pianists like Seong-Jin Cho and jazz star Wynton Marsalis, in addition to high-definition broadcasts of Metropolitan Opera, National Theatre of London, and Bolshoi Ballet performances, set against a stunning seaside backdrop.
What’s Unique: Excellent acoustics and a stage that overlooks the ocean make for a truly magical experience.
Fun Fact: It’s named after philanthropist Shalin Liu, who gave $3 million in 2008 to establish the performance center, which is operated by Rockport Music.
37 Main St., Rockport, 978-546-7391, rockportmusic.org
Readers’ Choice
Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport