Archive for March 2019
Elms College Off-Campus to Host ‘Shake Up Storytime’ Workshop for Educators at GCC
In celebration of the Week of the Young Child, Elms College Off-Campus will host a presentation and workshop by professor and author Megan Dowd Lambert of Simmons University on Saturday, April 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Greenfield Community College (GCC) dining room. This event is free and open to the public,…
Read MoreSPARK EforAll Holyoke Seeks Applicants for Two Pitch Contests
SPARK EforAll Holyoke continues to support entrepreneurs and idea sharing with two pitch contests planned for this spring. Both contests are an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to share, receive feedback, and possibly win prize money for a business or nonprofit idea.The first event is a pitch contest for food and drink-themed ideas, hosted on Wednesday,…
Read MoreSpringfield Regional Digital Equity Walk
Is the share of women in the computing workforce expected to increase or decrease in the future? Find the answer to this question and many others at the Springfield Region Digital Equity Walk. This event is a chance to explore how well Massachusetts does when it comes to digital equity – equitable access to the…
Read MoreJamilla Deria named director of UMass Fine Arts Center in Amherst
Jamilla Deria has been named director of the Fine Arts Center at the University of Massachusetts. Deria, who has served as program director for Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc., will begin her duties in June. She succeeds Willie L. Hill, who retired from the post in February after serving nearly 20 years as director. Read the…
Read MoreHCC Hosting ‘Taste & Tour’ on April 11 at Hcc Mgm Culinary Arts Institute
Holyoke Community College will hold an open house on Thursday, April 11 at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute for anyone interested in taking classes there as well as members of the general public who want to tour the facility and sample dishes prepared by students and staff. The “Taste & Tour” event runs from 5…
Read MoreMGM Springfield Launches ‘MGM LIVE’ Summer Concert Series on The Plaza
MGM Springfield, New England’s premier entertainment destination, is heating up the summer season with MGM LIVE Presented by The Big E. The Plaza will host the exciting concert series featuring a variety of complimentary and ticketed live performances beginning in May. With the beauty of the historic Armory as its backdrop, MGM LIVE’s incredible lineup…
Read MoreOriginal Western Mass Home & Garden Show returns this weekend
The Original Western Mass Home & Garden Show promises 350 vendors specializing in all aspects of the home and garden improvement and maintenance with more than 600 booths at the Eastern States Exposition grounds this weekend. The four-day show, which begins Thursday, is put on each year by Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western…
Read MoreGreater Westfield Chamber Slates Legislative Lunch for April 12
The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its Legislative Lunch on Friday, April 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Road, Westfield. Those attending include state Sen. Donald Humason Jr.; state Rep. John Velis; Jon Gould, representative of state Sen. Adam Hinds; and Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan. Other…
Read MoreNew CVS, Cumberland Farms seen as key to Springfield development
CVS or Cumberland Farms may not sound like exciting additions to Springfield’s retail mix. But they are necessary, if unglamorous, additions if Springfield wants people to work, play, shop and live in the downtown, said developer Charles Irving of Boston-based Davenport Companies. This firm has a deal with CVS to build a $2 million store…
Read MoreThe Republican introduces POP Network news and advertising video screens – masslive.com
Shoppers and travelers in Greater Springfield are noticing the POP Network, The Republican’s latest news and advertising product. The POP Network — the acronym stands for “point of purchase” — is 33 video screens in 24 locations including retailers and Springfield Union Station. They play a silent, 7-minute loop of news content and advertisements, with…
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