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Northfield artist Charles Shaw hopes Turners Falls exhibit brings him closer to New York City show
The 40 pieces in the show range in size from about 18-by-24-inches to 18-by-12-inches and range in price from $25 to $200. Most are abstract impressionism with subjects including pigs, a turtle and a rifle. The fish paintings are a nod to the title of the show and its location near the Connecticut River with its rich Native American history. → Read More
National Square Dance Convention kicks off today in Springfield
More than 4,000 people are expected to attend what is recognized as "The World's Greatest Square Dance Event." → Read More
Tribute artists to help raise funds for USO of Pioneer Valley
President Franklin D. Roosevelt conceived of the United Services Organization in 1941 to reach out directly from the American people to those in the military who serve them. → Read More
Best Buddies to have a ball at Chicopee Comprehensive High School Oz-themed dance
Best Buddies is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In each district, high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities are matched in one-to-one… → Read More
Dedication to family, community, Irish heritage honored in Chicopee St. Patrick's Parade contingent
This year the Chicopee contingent lineup includes: Parade Marshal Rep. Joseph Wagner, past parade marshals, the Chicopee Comprehensive High School band and cheerleaders, Parade Committee President Robert "Bobby" Liswell, Woods Award Recipient D. Joseph Morissette, Atkinson Award Recipient Jay Buckley and parade committee members. → Read More
Agawam contingent readies for 2015 Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade
Also participating in this year's Agawam continent will be Parade Marshal Rosemary Sandelin and Agawam St. Patrick's Committee President Barbara J. Foley as well as Citizenship Award winner Marilyn Curry and Mary Jo Safford, the winner of the Anne Sullivan Award. → Read More
Elms College in Chicopee to exhibit concentration camp art
"Forbidden Art" consists of 20 large-scale photographs of art made in Auschwitz by by Jewish and Christian concentration camp prisoners of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Buchenwald and Ravensbruck. The photographs provide high quality images of art that is too sacred circulate; the original objects are housed at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum of Poland. → Read More
Robin Joyce Miller's 'collage quilts' depicting African-American story to be exhibited at Elms College in Chicopee
The exhibit depicts the African American sequence from slavery to presidency including the middle passage, the Underground Railroad, great migration and Civil Rights Movement. → Read More
Writers' Day at Bay Path University in Longmeadow to feature work of author Ted Deppe, others
The cost for one workshop is $45; two workshops, $85; three workshops, $115; and four workshops, $145. Payment must be received in advance; however, participants may add sessions on the day of the event if room allows. → Read More
Ignatian Spirituality and Prayer mini retreats open to all
Called a spirituality for everyday life. → Read More
Chefs for Jimmy at Chez Josef in Agawam to raise funds for cancer care, research
The event will take place at Chez Josef in Agawam on Friday, Jan. 23, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and will feature tastings of local dishes, an opportunity drawing and a silent auction. A DJ will provide music during the event. → Read More
Irish language classes at Elms College in Chicopee offered at various levels
Irish classes began at Elms College before the advent of the Irish Cultural Center in 1999. Classes had been in place since the late 1980's. → Read More
Longmeadow High School alumnus Adam Jermyn named prestigious Marshall Scholarship recipient
The 2011 Longmeadow High School graduate is to receive his bachelor’s degree in physics in the spring from the California Institute of Technology where he is doing research in solar energy, quantum computation, biophysics and astrophysics. → Read More
Old Deerfield Productions to present 'A Christmas Carol' in Northampton
The production will run Dec,. 18-21 at the Academy of Music. → Read More
Spirit of Springfield's new book celebrates special events of city
Spirit of Springfield creates and produces events that enhance quality of life by providing people with a sense of community, civic pride and opportunities for celebration including holiday concerts and holiday lights. → Read More
Drama Studio provides an 'Alice in Wonderland' experience for young actors
"Alice in Wonderland" will be presented on Dec. 5-8. → Read More
Marie Pratt, principal of Longmeadow's Blueberry Hill Elementary School, earns national honor
The National Distinguished Principals program honors outstanding elementary and middle-level administrators who ensure that America’s children receive a sound foundation for lifelong learning and achievement. → Read More
Irish Cultural Center director seeks expanded membership, participation
A resident of Easthampton, she grew up in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield. → Read More
Author Suzanne Strempek Shea publishes 2nd book in 2014, leads Writers’ Day workshop
The 10th Writers' Day at Bay Path University is set for Saturday. → Read More
'People in Your Neighborhood' exhibit at Springfield Museums features someone from each city neighborhood
Sarah Concannon raised more than $7,000 through the online Kickstarter program and used the funds for such things as studio space in Indian Orchard, canvas, paint, framing and publicity. → Read More