Get ready to experience an exhilarating and electrifying extravaganza as Thunder from Down Under, the world-renowned Australian male revue, embarks on its highly anticipated return in 2024 with the UNTAMED Tour. The sizzling hot international sensation is set to set the stage on fire with their captivating performances and infectious energy, promising an unforgettable night […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CMSS’ Spring Gala, the single largest source of funding for our extensive financial aid and scholarship offerings, creates equitable and inclusive access to high quality music education programs. Our annual Spring Gala features live music, live and silent auction, cocktails and appetizers, and CMSS Excellence Awards. This year's event will take place in person at […]
Marcelo Lehninger, Conductor Natasha Paremski, Piano Ronaldo Miranda Temporal Variations (Beethoven Revisited) Sergei Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 Lehninger’s roots in Brazil are reflected in his choice of the Ronaldo Miranda’s Temporal Variations. We then move to one of the greatest of the variation structures, Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme […]
