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 […]
Beautiful, simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. Through the years, the songbird’s name has become synonymous with grace, style, and class. Her effortless ability to belt out classic rhythm and blues renditions, pop standards and spiritual sonnets has created the unique platform of versatility that the artist […]
Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor Chen Gang / He Zhanhao – Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Fantasy Overture Romeo and Juliet Leonard Bernstein – Symphonic Dances from West Side Story First, be swept away by gossamer wings. Transporting you to a world of Chinese legends, Butterfly Lover’s Concerto tells the tale of two young, ill-fated lovers who are reincarnated as butterflies. Following are a suite of Asian-themed […]
Many people are surprised to find out that winter is a prime time for birding. One iconic bird, the bald eagle, is becoming easier for winter birders to spot. What do eagles do in the winter? Bald eagles are sexually mature at 4–6 years old, but they may be considerably older before breeding for the […]
Cailin Marcel Manson, Conductor Jamie-Rose Guarrine, Soprano Springfield Symphony Chorus, Nikki Stoia, Director Ennio Morricone – Gabriel’s Oboe John Rutter – Requiem Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Symphony #4 Immerse yourself in an evocative symphonic journey. Opening our evening, “Gabriel’s Oboe” is an iconic piece known for its stunning simplicity and emotional power. Featured in the film “The Mission,” this work conveys profound grace and beauty through the […]
Join us for the area’s best homecoming celebration. The St. Patrick’s Day celebrations of the 48th Annual St. Patrick’s 10k Road Race on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, followed by the 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025. 10K RACE BEGINS Time: 1:00pm Location: Beginning of Maple Street THE WALK The walk will […]
There are many reasons why the people of Holyoke love their city, but one reason that is prominent for many residents is the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Parade weekend, and the many events preceding it, is a time for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together and celebrate the city's rich history. […]
The U. S. Air Force Academy Concert Band will be performing a free afternoon concert Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Springfield Symphony Hall. The 50 piece musical ensemble performs everything from classical to jazz, popular, and patriotic music. Admission - Free with Ticket Ticket holders will be seated first. Those without tickets will be seated […]
JoAnn Falletta, Conductor Tim McAllister, Saxophone Nikki Chooi, Violin Adrian Wyard, Visuals Choreographer Kenneth Fuchs – Eventide, Concerto for Alto Saxophone (World Premiere) Felix Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Modest Mussorgsky – Pictures at an Exhibition (arr. Ravel) The concert begins with Fuchs’ “Eventide,” a piece inspired by spiritual tunes and featuring the saxophone’s looping melodies, performed by Tim McAllister. Renowned violinist Nikki Chooi then presents Mendelssohn’s Violin […]
