How the Holocaust Changed the Yiddish Language, with Hannah Pollin-Galay Register for the Zoom livestream with Hannah Pollin-Galay During and immediately after World War II, Eastern European Jews perceived a radical transformation in the Yiddish language. This perception inspired some intellectuals to create dictionaries and glossaries that deciphered the metamorphosis of Yiddish words. Others incorporated […]
Visitors can dine with Santa as a part of their Bright Nights at Forest Park experience. He will be at the Barney Carriage House in Forest Park on December 6th, 8th & 15th. He will have a special gift for every child. Seatings start at 5:30pm. The menu is scrumptious and kid-friendly with mac and cheese, […]
Guests will enjoy a portion of The Zoo in Forest Park lit up with Christmas lights and decorations, and they are invited to the barn for a complimentary beverage with some special friends. Grain cones to feed the hoofstock will be available for purchase in the ticket booth. Adult Zoo in Forest Park members: $4 Adult non-members: […]
Albany Berkshire Ballet Nutcracker The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl, Clara, and the magical dream she has one Christmas Eve. Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music, the story of The Nutcracker follows the adventures of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they conquer the Mouse King and embark on a magical journey to […]
Over 130 years and still going strong. On December 21, 1891, 30-year-old James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18 students at the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, now known as Springfield College. The Birthplace of Basketball […]
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, in collaboration with key investors including Explore Western Mass, Springfield Business Improvement District, UMass, and the MassMutual Center, is proud to announce the field of teams for the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, including the Top-10 ranked Arizona State University recruiting class, the highest ranked class in program […]
Christmas in the Air is a first-class family ‘snow globe come to life’ experience, featuring a cast of awe-inspiring synchronized high-kicking Rockette-style dancers, along with world-class singers and actors. With special appearances by Santa and several of his well-known holiday pals, Christmas in the Air is a one-of-a-kind holiday greeting card production, delivered to your […]
Aaron Lewis, the Vermont-born powerhouse first found success with Staind – the 2000s-era hard rockers who injected meditative muscle into an era better known for mindless aggression. But while that band is still very much alive, it was never enough to satisfy Lewis’ creative drive. Embracing his roots to earn a rare second round of […]
Chanukah, oy khaneke! Who knew that “menorah,” the familiar American Jewish term for the Hanukkah candelabrum, comes from Ladino? In Yiddish, the nine-branched candle holder is a khanike-lempl (Hanukkah lamp), and in Israeli Hebrew it’s a hanukia. That’s not the only linguistic confusion surrounding the Festival of Lights. According to Dovid Braun, “there are more […]
HOME GAME VS HARTFORD WOLF PACK MGM Springfield Deuces Wild Friday ($2 domestic drafts, $2 hot dogs, $2 sodas through end of period one) / Pregame Concert The Springfield Thunderbirds, the proud American Hockey League affiliate of the St. Louis Blues. This marks the T-Birds' fourth playing season in their affiliation with the Blues. The […]
The AIC (American International College) Yellow Jackets at the MassMutual Center. The Division I Men’s Ice Hockey team take to the ice. VS Sacred Heart. Click here for full schedule. AIC men’s ice hockey is the hometown team and the only NCAA Division I team in the greater Springfield, MA area. For more information on […]
HOME GAME VS BRIDGEPORT ISLANDERS T-Birds Boomer Chimney Ornament Giveaway presented by Window WOrld of Western Mass (first 3,000 fans) The Springfield Thunderbirds, the proud American Hockey League affiliate of the St. Louis Blues. This marks the T-Birds' fourth playing season in their affiliation with the Blues. The Thunderbirds will face every Eastern Conference team […]
HOME GAME VS HARTFORD WOLF PACK Ring in the New Year w/ the T-Birds / Pregame Pickleball Palooza presented by Joola. Mass Lottery Winning Weekday / Third Jersey Game / Cowbell Giveaway (first 3,000 fans) The Springfield Thunderbirds, the proud American Hockey League affiliate of the St. Louis Blues. This marks the T-Birds' fourth playing […]
Join us for the 1st Annual New Year's Eve Ball Drop in North Adams with Mayor Macksey! This is a kid-friendly event and free to the public! We will gather in the Center Street parking lot behind 85 Main Street where residents can grab New Year's Eve swag and help count down to the New […]
Ring in the new year at MGM Springfield! Dancing Dream: ABBA Tribute Band Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - 9:00 PM DANCING DREAM: The Tribute to ABBA, the greatest pop supergroup from Sweden, electrifies audiences of all ages with the best hits "Mamma Mia", "Dancing Queen", "Take a Chance", "Fernando", and many more. Established in 2009 by the founder Halina Ulatowski, The New […]
See the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters global tour as they take the court on Saturday, January 4th with moments of extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan FUN! See the Globetrotter stars LIVE as they DRIBBLE, SPIN, SLAM, and DUNK their way past their relentless rivals, the Washington Generals! You'll be amazed by new levels of mind-blowing trick […]
The Springfield Wedding & Bridal Expo 2025 returns to the Better Living Center on January 11 & 12, 2025. The atmosphere at the biggest wedding & bridal show in Western Massachusetts will sparkle with glamorous gowns, elegant formal wear, fashion shows, live music and entertainment, ice sculptures, breathtaking floral designs, and food samples from the finest […]
Jeri Lynne Johnson, Conductor Melissa White, Violin Adrian Wyard, Visuals Choreographer William Grant Still – Festive Overture for Orchestra James Lee III – Amer’ican Florence Price – Violin Concerto No. 2 Antonín Dvořák – Symphony from the New World Dvořák was convinced that the future music of this country must be founded on folk themes. “These beautiful and varied themes are the product of the soil.” Alongside Dvořák’s iconic work, […]
From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists […]
Byron Stripling, Conductor Sydney McSweeney, Vocals Bobby Floyd, Piano Jim Rupp, Drum Set The toe-tapping, finger-snapping program shines the spotlight on the music of great early 20th century composers, including George Gershwin (Fascinating Rhythm), Irving Berlin (Alexander’s Ragtime Band), and Isham Jones (It Had To Be You), that have the timeless melodies and rhythms that continue to lift our spirits today. Joined […]
