Frank E. Schoonover: American Visions, November 10, 2018 through May 27, 2019. Gregory Manchess: Above the Timberline, November 10, 2018 through February 24, 2019. Frank E. Schoonover: American Visions, November 10, 2018 through May 27, 2019 Explore the creative and geographical journey of illustrator Frank Earle Schoonover (1877-1972). Schoonover’s dynamic adventure paintings for literary classics were inspired by the belief that artists should live what they paint—an adage often repeated by his noted teacher, illustrator Howard Pyle. Frank E. Schoonover: American Visions will include major oil paintings, historical book illustrations…

There is always something wonderful and wonder-filled at the Springfield Museums. We are open and ready for lot of BIG play, BIG learning, and BIG fun during the winter months! ART MUSEUMS The Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts POP! Icons of American Culture from the Smithsonian Through February 24, 2019 Explore the ways popular culture has played a major role in influencing and expressing the sentiments of generations of Americans. Smithsonian Affiliation supported by the MassMutual Foundation. Isabel Bishop’s…

Mount Holyoke Afire through April 14. Life/Like: Photographs by Martine Gutierrez through June 16. Promise of the Infinite: Joan Jonas and the Mirror  through June 16. Life/Like presents works from two recent series by emerging artist Martine Gutierrez (American, b. 1989) that consider themes of transformation, intimacy, identity, and reality. A nuanced exploration of gender roles lies at the heart of much of Gutierrez’s work. Her interest in boundaries—especially artificial boundaries—often leads Gutierrez to play with the viewer’s expectations and perception of reality. Through her meticulous…

All: A Look into LGBTQ Representation in Picture Books, through July 28, 2019,  Illustrated Owls: A Who’s Hoo from the Museum’s Vault, through April 21, 2019. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Turns 50, through March 24, 2019 All: A Look into LGBTQ Representation in Picture Books August 1, 2018 - July 28, 2019 An exhibition of digital reproductions Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) representations in picture books work to build empathy while reinforcing the validity of different identities. All: A Look into LGBTQ Representation in Picture…

In celebration of Black History Month, paintings by Pittsburgh artist Brian Gaither will be featured through Feb. 28 at the Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery at Springfield Technical Community College. Gaither’s large-scale monochrome paintings address ways that power is used to manipulate the masses – to divide and conquer. Depictions of iconic figures confront the viewer and conjure uncanny relationships against stark black canvas. Diffused light introduced through the use of tinted pigments allude to apparitions of memory from…

Old Sturbridge Village will be open daily February 16 - 24 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Take advantage of the quieter winter season to talk with our knowledgeable costumed historians in the Pottery Shop, Tin Shop, Blacksmith Shop, the Freeman Farm, and more, listen to stories and poems from days gone by, and enjoy the winter scenery at the Village. View Daily Schedules February school vacation week is also a good time to plan ahead for April school vacation…

Take a trip down Memory Lane and share toy experiences with the whole family!  through–April 28, 2019. Too cold to play outside? Come to the Springfield Museums. We are open and ready for lots of BIG play, BIG toys, and BIG fun! Toytopia—an exhibition featuring larger than life toys, hands-on play, and immersive learning. What was your childhood passion? Jump roping? Star Wars® collectibles? Baking in an Easy Bake Oven? Whatever was your favorite toy then and now, you’re sure to…

We are open every day during vacation week starting at 11am until Sunday Feb 24th! Open-Close we are offering our 3 race package for $40pp. Make sure to mention the special at the desk when you get to the track. If you want to pre-buy your races online use coupon code “february” at checkout. Let’s take it to the track this February vacation! Shop Now

The largest pure hunting and fishing show in the Northeast is filled with hundreds of booths, seminars and action areas. The two building show is filled with an outdoorsman's dream of fishing and hunting gear, outfitters, charterboats and adventure destinations, along with great deals on fishing boats, ATV's and UTV's. Don't miss great attractions and displays such as The Northeast Big Buck Club, Trout Pond, Water-Dog Retrieving Pool Demos, Two Seminar Rooms and more! Stop by MassWildlife's booth to purchase…

The Light of The Whole Universe: Through December 31, 2019. The works in the gallery are largely from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. The period was defined by the civil rights and feminist movements in the U.S. Plastic Entanglements: Through July 28, 2019. The exhibition Plastic Entanglements brings together sixty works by thirty contemporary artists to explore the environmental, aesthetic, and technological entanglements of our ongoing love affair with this paradoxical, infinitely malleable substance. The Light of The Whole Universe Through December…

AKC all-breed dog show. HOURS: 9am-6pm ADMISSION: Free Location(s): Mallary East & West

Join us for a special, FREE winter Kids Club on Friday, February 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the Lower Level in Macy’s Court. The event will feature Dazzle Day face painting, Ed Popielarcyk’s Entertainment and balloon art, and crafts with Macaroni Kid of Chicopee and Holyoke.

Today’s awe-inspiring wonders like skyscrapers, robots, and exploration on Mars are the result of engineers. Our lives would be very different without daily marvels like clean drinking water, computers, and cars. Come take part in the engineering design process through daily hands-on challenges to inspire students and encourage them to problem solve and see what innovative ideas they come up with. Vacation Camps Register Now! Kids in grades 1-6 can have FUN on school vacation at the Connecticut Science Center!…

February School Vacation Week, February 18-22, is all about MAGIC! Plan ahead to join in the fun. There’s mischief afoot! Enjoy strolling magic in the galleries, try your hand at a variety of magic tricks, pop in our wizard photo booth, make your own potion and more. Free with museum admission! Schedule of Special Performances (All performances are in Davis Auditorium at 2pm)                                       …

Monday, February 18th, the museum will be open celebrating President's Day. The week will be filled with family fun activities including model airplane workshop, LEGO® brick contest, straw glider challenge and more. Explore three giant exhibit hangars filled with over sixty historic aircraft and experience the wonders of flight through daily hands-on activities including: Open Cockpit Experiences in historic aircraft Hands-on Build & Fly Challenges Interactive Flight Science Demonstrations Computerized Flight Simulators In addition to these daily activities, the following…

3 Days of Interactive Programming for The Whole Family! Wednesday, February 20 The Fourth Wall presents "Fruit Flies Like a Banana" Working at break-neck speed, the multi-talented performers of the The Fourth Wall combine music, theatre, and dance in this sprint-triathlon variety show. 3 Performers.. 20+ Pieces. 45 Minutes. You Choose The Order. Thursday, February 21 Modern Times Theater presents  "The Perils of Mr Punch" Follows the troubles and travails of puppetry’s favorite loudmouth, Mr. Punch. Nothing ever goes right. Friday, February 22 Theatre Mobile…

Welcome to Winter at Sonny's Place! The indoor portion of our park is in full swing to bring you fun and games all winter! Sonny's Place is OPEN daily for President's Week! Presidents Week Hours February 18th-22nd Monday- Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday 11am-9pm Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE to the Adult Only Laser Tag Night, Saturday, March 2nd from 9pm-1am. To make reservations, call 860-763-5454. For complete details about the event, see below! Each Sunday afternoon from 2:00pm-5:00pm LIVE acoustic entertainment will be available,…

School Vacation Week Feb 18-23 We are Open 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Come on in and take a Spin!! Feb 21 - 22 We have Games & Prizes today!!  Try your luck and test your skills!  FREE  Face painting by The Happy Face Painter 1:00 - 3:00 pm.  Come on in & take a Spin and leave with Fantastic Face Art! Feb 23 PRINCESS TEA PARTY!!  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. It's a Tea Party, bring your Princess/Princesses and meet ours!  Your Princess…

Norman Rockwell Museum will present Adventure Week, a series of drop-in activities for all ages from Monday, February 18 through Saturday, February 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can choose from a variety of events, from art-making and viewing to talks and outdoor activities, inspired by the Museum's current exhibitions Gregory Manchess: Above the Timberline and Frank E. Schoonover: American Visions. All activities are free for Museum members and children 18 and under, or included with regular Museum admission. Art…

The Very Hungry Caterpillar costume character will be taking pictures with friends until 2:30 pm, followed by a Wiggle Dance Party in the Great Hall. Bring your dancing shoes! Feb 18 & 19, Feb 21 & 22 Every Day Art Program: Pens, Panels, and Paint February 6 - March 19, 2019 All day Free with Museum Admission Tell stories across multiple panels using watercolor pencils and draw inspiration from the current exhibition, Out of the Box: The Graphic Novel Comes of Age.

13th Annual Game Dinner, February 22nd, 6:00pm A 5-Course Tapas Menu featuring: Wild Rabbit and Pheasant Macaroni & Cheese Chipotle Bison Sliders Teriyaki and Garlic Ranch Fried Frog Legs Grilled Chimichurri Venison Flank Steak Traditional Spanish Rice with Wild Boar & Stewed Tomatoes in Duck Fat Jack Daniels Bread Pudding Served with Caramel Glaze Reservations Required. $55 Per Person *Tax & Gratuity not included Call 413-532-1800 to reserve your table!

The historic Armory inside MGM Springfield is the place to go for laughs.  The unique comedy series developed by John Tobin Presents, features an eclectic mix of nationally popular comedians as well as rising industry stars. Matteo Lane - Thursday-Saturday, February 21-23 Phil Hanley – Friday-Sunday, February 28-March 2 Samuel Comroe – Thursday-Saturday, March 21-23 Rachel Feinstein – Friday and Saturday, March 29-30 Bret Ernst – Thursday-Saturday, April 4-6 Tim Dillon – Thursday-Saturday, April 11-13 Robert Kelly – Thursday-Saturday, April…

From the front-lines at Standing Rock to the archaic streets of Jerusalem, the Sahel Desert to Carnegie Hall, music has been the source of strength for Billy Wylder. The band features Avi Salloway (Bombino/Hey Mama/Avi & Celia) joined by an inspired cast of singular artists who have performed across five continents including concerts at the Coachella, Newport Folk Festival, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Montreal Jazz Fest, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center. Friday, February 22, 8:00pm (Doors at 7) $10 Adv / $15 Door…

Looking for some winter reading? Join Ranger Susan for Springfield Armory’s first book discussion, “The Wartime Sisters” by Lynda Cohen Loigman. This is a 2 part program that will take place on Saturday, February 9 and February 23 at 11am. Seating is limited, please call the Armory to reserve a spot. This historic novel is about two estranged sisters, raised in Brooklyn and each burdened with their own shocking secret, are reunited at the Springfield Armory where they both find…

A Program for Children and Families Enjoy adventures both past and future with our current exhibitions, followed by outdoor adventures on our Museum grounds, including hiking, tracking and/or snowshoeing (weather permitting). Meet illustrator Gregory Manchess at 1 p.m., and make adventure-themed art throughout the day. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa on us. Free for Museum members and children 18 and under, or included with Museum admission.

Women in Science Saturday: Observe how different classes of antibiotics work. Learn why antibiotics are effective against bacteria and not viruses! A special thank you to the Petit Family Foundation, founding sponsor of our Women in Science programming, additional support provided by Voya Financial. Presented by: Cleo Rolle, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biotechnology, Capital Community College. Real Bodies: The Exhibition On View March 1-June 30, 2019 Real Bodies: The Exhibition uses real human specimens to explore the complex inner workings of…

Welcome to Winter at Sonny's Place! The indoor portion of our park is in full swing to bring you fun and games all winter! Sonny's Place is OPEN daily for President's Week! Presidents Week Hours February 18th-22nd Monday- Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday 11am-9pm Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE to the Adult Only Laser Tag Night, Saturday, March 2nd from 9pm-1am. To make reservations, call 860-763-5454. For complete details about the event, see below! Each Sunday afternoon from 2:00pm-5:00pm LIVE acoustic entertainment will be available,…

School Vacation Week Feb 18-23 We are Open 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Come on in and take a Spin!! Feb 21 - 22 We have Games & Prizes today!!  Try your luck and test your skills!  FREE  Face painting by The Happy Face Painter 1:00 - 3:00 pm.  Come on in & take a Spin and leave with Fantastic Face Art! Feb 23 PRINCESS TEA PARTY!!  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. It's a Tea Party, bring your Princess/Princesses and meet ours!  Your Princess…

On Saturday, February 23rd, from 12pm-4pm, Forbes Library will host a community-building event in the Reading Room on the 1st floor. Living Books is an event in which community members share the experiences that have informed their lives and have shaped how they identify with the world, during brief one-on-one conversations. People who have volunteered to share their story as a “living book” will be available for “check out” by event attendees, who will be given constructive prompts to help…

Norman Rockwell Museum will present Adventure Week, a series of drop-in activities for all ages from Monday, February 18 through Saturday, February 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can choose from a variety of events, from art-making and viewing to talks and outdoor activities, inspired by the Museum's current exhibitions Gregory Manchess: Above the Timberline and Frank E. Schoonover: American Visions. All activities are free for Museum members and children 18 and under, or included with regular Museum admission. Art…

Join educator Kathy Richards for a fun, outdoor adventure exploring wildlife in winter. Using detective skills, learn how to read the stories written upon the forest floor. Games, activities and outdoor exploration will ensure a fun time for all ages. Who's tracks are these?  How do wild animals survive the winter?  Discover what animals are active in Northfield's fields and forests. If our trails are open for skiing, snowshoes are required. If snow is insufficient for snowshoeing, the program will take place…

Living Objects: The Changing Faces and Functions of Art Joliet Morrill '21, Student Guide Saturday, February 16, 1:30 p.m. Art Museum Galleries This tour will ask visitors to question an artist's original intent in creating a piece and how their work functions differently in a museum environment. Visitors will see ordinary objects like jugs and shoes being repurposed and made into art. Transcending aesthetics and delving into the history behind objects, we will explore a wide array cultures and time periods from…

Iron Duke and the Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee have joined forces again this St. Patrick's Day Season! Come out to Iron Duke for the Murph's Irish Ale release party and kick off the season! We will have Irish dancing provided by the Black Rose Academy of Dance and the Springfield Colleens will be making an apperance! Music,beer and cheer! See you there!

The Game Feast is a buffet-style celebration that takes place in the upstairs banquet hall at the Munich Haus. An amazing carving station with Venison, Bison, Elk, and Mountain Goat, plus: Roasted Wild Boar Giant Squid Wild Turkey Schnitzel Kangaroo Kabobs Game Stew Game Sausages Fried Alligator Rabbit all served with an assortment of cheeses, salads, chips & dip, spätzle, oven-roasted potatoes, red cabbage, sauerkraut, and much more! Tickets are $55 per person and can be purchased on the Munich…

The Ancient Order of Hibernians-James A. Curran-Division One And The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Invite the Public to The Annual IRISH NIGHT IN HOLYOKE! IN MEMORY OF DANIEL P. CURRAN FEATURING Boston’s Noel Henry Irish show band Saturday February 23, 2019 Doors open at 6:00pm-dinner at 7:15pm Serving a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner Servng danny curran’s famous corned ribs Additional entertainment by the cassin school of irish dance Piper matt o’connor of the springfield kiltie band $30.00 per person…

The historic Armory inside MGM Springfield is the place to go for laughs.  The unique comedy series developed by John Tobin Presents, features an eclectic mix of nationally popular comedians as well as rising industry stars. Matteo Lane - Thursday-Saturday, February 21-23 Phil Hanley – Friday-Sunday, February 28-March 2 Samuel Comroe – Thursday-Saturday, March 21-23 Rachel Feinstein – Friday and Saturday, March 29-30 Bret Ernst – Thursday-Saturday, April 4-6 Tim Dillon – Thursday-Saturday, April 11-13 Robert Kelly – Thursday-Saturday, April…

Multi-platinum selling and GRAMMY® winning group, Casting Crowns, is coming to MassMutual Center as part of their 'Only Jesus' 2019 Spring Arena Tour. Presented by Compassion International, the Only Jesus Tour will support Casting Crowns’ brand new studio album, Only Jesus. With more than 11 million records sold, Casting Crowns has held the position of Billboard’s top-selling act in Christian music since 2007. The band continues to impact audiences with their powerful live shows, having performed for nearly seven million fans…

Join us this winter to prepare and eat savory and sweet dishes of the past under the guidance of our experienced Open Hearth Cooks. The menus this year are inspired by the recollections of Epaphras Hoyt (born 1765 in Deerfield) whose 1839 journal recounts daily life of his childhood, including food and cookery. Winter 2019 Open Hearth Cooking Classes: February 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Basics: From Hearth to Table For the beginner, come try a range of hearth…

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield will once again host their Annual Irish Gala to benefit their religious community. The Andy Healy Band with singer Mary Ward will provide entertainment, and there will be a cash bar. Irish soda bread and corned beef sandwiches made by the women religious and their supporters will also be sold as part of the fund-raiser for the community that has served in the Springfield diocese dating back to 1883. Also corned beef sandwiches. Prior…

This winter’s series is devoted to re-centering indigenous peoples’ experience and perspectives within broader American narratives and histories. Each presenter will share new scholarship and insights that bring to light Native men and women as active participants and autonomous history makers. Join us as we consider George Washington through the lens of great Native leaders, William Apess as a voice of and for indigenous survival and identity in the nineteenth century, and how “reverse fieldwork” can be deployed to reveal…

On Sunday, February 24, Pavel Vinnitsky, clarinetist with the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, will be joined by pianist Anna Vinnitsky for a special 3:30 PM performance in Bezanson Recital Hall. Mr. Vinnitsky will perform works by Bloch, Poulenc, Verdi, and Piazzolla, as well as selected pieces of klezmer music arranged by Anna Vinnitsky. He will present a masterclass the same day at 11 AM in Bezanson, which is open to the public. Bezanson Recital Hall and…

The historic Armory inside MGM Springfield is the place to go for laughs.  The unique comedy series developed by John Tobin Presents, features an eclectic mix of nationally popular comedians as well as rising industry stars. Matteo Lane - Thursday-Saturday, February 21-23 Phil Hanley – Friday-Sunday, February 28-March 2 Samuel Comroe – Thursday-Saturday, March 21-23 Rachel Feinstein – Friday and Saturday, March 29-30 Bret Ernst – Thursday-Saturday, April 4-6 Tim Dillon – Thursday-Saturday, April 11-13 Robert Kelly – Thursday-Saturday, April…

In the music of William Tyler, the South is not apart from America; the South is America condensed. And like Hannah—and this part is important—William moved to California, where Goes West was written. We don’t know how long William will stay—Hannah lasted just a couple of years, writing in the employ of director Robert Altman—but the change of scenery seems to suit him. Goes West marks a sort of narrowing of focus for William’s music; it sounds as though he…

Drawing for the Terrified! Join artist B.Z. Reily in this friendly workshop designed to get pencil to paper. Take inspiration from the exhibition, Out of The Box: The Graphic Novel Comes of Age. Have fun with drawing and pick up tips and skills along the way. February 25, 10:00am - 3:00pm $60 (Members $51) Adult workshop, ages 16 and up See Workshops for Adults & Educators to sign up.

A free community performance of I’ll Never Do That will be presented at Community Music School of Springfield (127 State Street, Springfield, MA, 01103) at 7pm. This 45 minute play will be followed by a 20 minute question and answer session with local actors in recovery from addiction. All in the community are invited and can access free tickets by going HERE. Improbable Players has toured New England for the last 35 years with plays that address addiction. Their work is based…