The holiday season has officially kicked-off in the Texel Drive and Trafton Road area of the city as more than 70 residents gathered on a traffic island for the 5th annual Neighborhood Tree Lighting Sunday
SPRINGFIELD – The holiday season has officially kicked-off in the Texel Drive and Trafton Road area of the city as [continue reading]
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Springfield’s Forest Park residents come together for 5th annual neighborhood tree lighting (photos)
Dec
4
2017
Springfield College Community Arts Lab to engage campus, community in joint venture
Nov
29
2017
SPRINGFIELD — A library. A community bulletin board. A farmer’s market.
In the eyes of Jessica Poser, professor of Art and Community Engagement at Springfield College, these elements can exist as one not only as a way to engage students, but to help the area community.
By way of the Habitat for Artists collective, [continue reading]
In the eyes of Jessica Poser, professor of Art and Community Engagement at Springfield College, these elements can exist as one not only as a way to engage students, but to help the area community.
By way of the Habitat for Artists collective, [continue reading]
Holyoke art gallery showcasing ‘Uncommon Goods – String Holders’
Nov
15
2017
“Uncommon Goods – String Holders” will be on display at the Race Street Gallery, located at 80 Race Street in Holyoke from Nov. 18 through Dec. 17.
The local arts scene knows Dean Nimmer well.
The visual artist, longtime fixture within Holyoke’s creative district – and champion of self-described “wacko ideas” – will [continue reading]
The local arts scene knows Dean Nimmer well.
The visual artist, longtime fixture within Holyoke’s creative district – and champion of self-described “wacko ideas” – will [continue reading]
Springfield Symphony Orchestra spotlights American composers (review)
Nov
7
2017
Rhodes and his colleagues tore into Gershwin’s boisterous, sassy Cuban Overture, a riot of melodies, countermelodies, and interjections riding on a hive of percussion.
Maestro Kevin Rhodes and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra presented an all-American program to an audience of 1,572 Saturday evening in Symphony Hall, playing music by Bernstein, Copland, Gershwin, and Lowell [continue reading]
Maestro Kevin Rhodes and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra presented an all-American program to an audience of 1,572 Saturday evening in Symphony Hall, playing music by Bernstein, Copland, Gershwin, and Lowell [continue reading]
The Big E 2017 sets new attendance record
Oct
2
2017
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A record number of fairgoers turned out for The Big E in West Springfield this year.
According to the Eastern States Exposition, The Big E welcomed 1,525,553 in the past 17-days. The previous record of 1,498,605, was set in 2014.
“I am humbled to see the incredible support [continue reading]
According to the Eastern States Exposition, The Big E welcomed 1,525,553 in the past 17-days. The previous record of 1,498,605, was set in 2014.
“I am humbled to see the incredible support [continue reading]
Springfield guitarist wins first-place honors at New England Music Festival
Sep
15
2017
The young guitarist recently took home first-place honors in four different performance categories at the New England Music Festival, beating out guitarists twice his age.
It wasn’t long ago that Bobbie Rennix recalls her grandson, Kiam, waltzing through the family living room in search of rubber bands, a shoebox and a ruler.
According [continue reading]
It wasn’t long ago that Bobbie Rennix recalls her grandson, Kiam, waltzing through the family living room in search of rubber bands, a shoebox and a ruler.
According [continue reading]
Chicopee Cultural Council wants advice on how to spend money for the arts
Aug
24
2017
CHICOPEE – The Cultural Council is asking residents for their input on what art, music, humanities and science cultural programs they want to see in the city.
Every year the city receives money from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to be distributed through individual grants for to fund concerts, art shows, children’s events, field trips and [continue reading]
Every year the city receives money from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to be distributed through individual grants for to fund concerts, art shows, children’s events, field trips and [continue reading]
Be a superhero to a homeless child today! Volunteer.
Aug
9
2017
Looking to give back or help your community grow? Volunteers are needed to play with young children living in family homeless shelters throughout Western MA.Horizons for Homeless Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of homeless children by providing quality play and opportunities for early education. Volunteer with homeless children [continue reading]
Ground Up Cafe planned for Springfield Innovation Center launches Kickstarter
Jul
13
2017
The Innovation Center, a $5.5 million project, is about 85 percent completed and more tenants are expected to move in this fall.Watch video
SPRINGFIELD — Ground Up Cafe, the coffee shop planned for the Springfield Innovation Center, will have coffee, pastries, yogurt, sandwiches and bone broth.
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Staff at The Republican take top honors in regional newspaper awards
Mar
14
2017
Staff at the Springfield daily newspaper earned more than two-dozen awards in the 30,000 and over circulation category at the association’s dinner on Feb. 25 at the Boston Mariott Long Wharf Hotel.Watch video
The Republican and Sunday Republican are the recipients of key honors for writing, photography, design and [continue reading]
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