HOME GAME VS HARTFORD WOLF PACK Springfield Thunderbirds 2022-23 Schedule MARCH: Friday, March 3 vs. HFD, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, March 4 vs. CLT, 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 vs. HFD, 7:05 p.m. Friday, March 10 vs. PRO, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, March 11 vs. LAV, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, March 18 vs. PRO, 7:05 p.m. APRIL: Friday, […]
We have an exciting weekend of music at the Commonwealth. Come on down and dance! Thursday, March 16th Beast Mode Friday, March 17th - St. Patrick's Day Party New No. 7 - Rock/Country DJ Meechie Saturday, March 18th Cover Story - Party/Top 40 Hits DJ WhyNot Sunday, March 19th Kho & Pamcakes - Acoustic Duo […]
The annual Holyoke Community College Jazz Festival returns for its 24th year on Friday, March 3, with bass player Avery Sharpe joining the Amherst Jazz Orchestra and members of the HCC jazz faculty for a big-band concert. The show will begin at 8 p.m. in HCC’s Leslie Phillips Theater in the Fine & Performing Arts […]
Nelson Stevens: Color Rapping March 4, 2023–September 3, 2023 D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts I create from the rhythmic color-rappin-life-style of Black folk. I believe that art can breathe life, and life is what we are about. −Nelson Stevens Nelson Stevens (American, 1938-2022), an artist and educator, is renowned for creating powerful, rhythmic compositions that […]
Mass Beer Week RETURNS TO CELEBRATE LOCAL CRAFT BEER | MARCH 4-11. Limited quantities of Mass Beer Week glassware will be sold at participating member breweries March 4-11 across the Commonwealth. Head out to your favorite brewery and get one while supplies last! AND don’t forget a four pack or two! ABOUT MASS BEER […]
World Telemark Day is about celebrating the greatest turn on snow. It’s the foundation of the free heel community and we grow Telemark skiing by turning all of our friends onto the Telemark turn." 9th Annual World Telemark Day - Saturday March 4th, 2023 - near the West Lodge at Berkshire East Mountain Resort Celebrating […]
The Annual Spring Bulb Show Botanic Garden of Smith College With over 8,000 bulbs brought to flower, you won’t want to miss this year’s Spring Bulb Show. From daffodils to hyacinths, tulips (of course) to freesia, fritillaria to muscari, Lyman Conservatory will be the place you want to visit come early March. Our greenhouse horticulturists […]
Cousins Lobster Truck BYOF…Bring your own food. You can now watch your favorite sports program! Just Good Beer Since 1994
AKC sanctioned shows where the dogs compete for championship points. Saturday’s show is an All Breed and Junior Showmanship event and Sunday will be All breed, Obedience and Junior Showmanship. Over 140 different breeds will be represented from all over the country. Great family event for everyone, from serious dog enthusiasts to people who just […]
Join us this weekend as we welcome the Connecticut River Working Group Association Dog Show to the Mallary Complex. This free event is Saturday and Sunday, March 4 & 5. Come on down to see the show!
The Winter Farmers’ Market at Hampshire Mall is returning again this year! A collection of local farmers, food-makers, and crafters selling fresh produce, beverages, bread, meats, cheeses, crafts & more! When: Weekly on Saturdays, 10am-2pm, December 3, 2022-March 25, 2023. Where: In the Target corridor For a current list of vendors click here. For all the […]
Annual Spring Sampler Craft Fair on Saturday and Sunday in the Young Building. The fair features will be 150 juried artisans in all craft media, including garden and Easter-themed items. Saturday’s fair will run from 10am-5pm, and Sunday’s will be open from 10am-4pm. From free demonstrations by crafters, music, activities for families, and a chance […]
AKC sanctioned shows where the dogs compete for championship points. Saturday’s show is an All Breed and Junior Showmanship event and Sunday will be All breed, Obedience and Junior Showmanship. Over 140 different breeds will be represented from all over the country. Great family event for everyone, from serious dog enthusiasts to people who just […]
Join us this weekend as we welcome the Connecticut River Working Group Association Dog Show to the Mallary Complex. This free event is Saturday and Sunday, March 4 & 5. Come on down to see the show!
A beginner animal experience for children 36 months and younger. First Encounters gives young children an opportunity to meet various animal ambassadors, including reptiles, small mammals, or birds, with their adult caregiver. Each half-hour class includes a story book reading relating to animals at The Zoo and a take-home craft that correlates to the lesson. This […]
FINDING YOUR WAY IN WINTER, 10:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Explore ways to navigate the outdoors and have fun. Discover the wonders of map and compass. Learn traditional methods of path finding in the forest or your own back yard. Pick up a few tricks to identify wintertime wildlife and trees […]
Nora Krug in Conversation March 18 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm TICKETS Includes free museum admission after 3:30pm. History is personal in this conversation with award-winning artist Nora Krug. From unique, wide-ranging sources of inspiration and in-depth research, Krug’s provocative visual storytelling invites us to understand and reconcile the past in service of a brighter future. ABOUT […]
Join us for an exciting evening under the stars as we enjoy a hike lit by the full moon. This season, we have two amazing locations for you to take in the iconic views of the valley: Mount Holyoke Range, Amherst MA — We'll start our hike at the new Kestrel Land Trust headquarters located at […]
A beginner animal experience for children 36 months and younger. First Encounters gives young children an opportunity to meet various animal ambassadors, including reptiles, small mammals, or birds, with their adult caregiver. Each half-hour class includes a story book reading relating to animals at The Zoo and a take-home craft that correlates to the lesson. This […]
Stop in on Wednesday nights for lots of fun with our weekly BarRated Trivia! Prizes include Back East gift cards and select Back East merchandise. *Sign-ups start at 6 PM and the game begins at 6:30 PM 1st place - $30 Back East gift card 2nd place - $20 Back East gift card 3rd place - $10 Back East gift card
MIFA Victory Theatre will give a sneak preview of the restored Victory Theatre murals by WPA artist Vincent Maragliotti at Holyoke’s Wistariahurst Museum on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 1:00 PM. For the first time since 2010 when they were removed from the theater, a newly restored section of the murals will be on display […]
BOATHOUSE LIVE: Kyle Langlois Thursday, March 9, 2023 5:00 PM 8:00 PM BOATHOUSE LIVE: Nate Martel Friday, March 10, 2023 6:00 PM 9:00 PM BOATHOUSE LIVE: Jon Berman Saturday, March 11, 2023 6:00 PM 9:00 PM
CRAFT BEER TASTINGS!! The SECOND THURSDAY of every month!! Come sample a selection of BERKSHIRE BREWING out of South Deerfield, MA! Giveaways and a specialty complimentary dessert from the Steaming Tender Restaurant is given with a purchase of any of their pints! Explore a bit of Massachusetts history when you eat at the Steaming Tender […]
It's been a Miracle March with lots of SNOW! Early March is living up to its reputation for coming in like a lion. We have received over 12" of fresh snow so far this month and there is more in the forecast. We have 31 trails open and will be open until 5pm on Sunday! Our 23/24 Season Passes […]
Lenten Specials Friday Features Clam Chowder & Cheese Tortellini Soup Fresh Grilled Salmon New England Baked Haddock Randall's Chicken Pot Pies! Every Wednesday After 2pm
We teamed up with our pals from Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company to make something extra special for Mass Beer Week(taking place March 4th - 11th). Be ready for COLD FOAM, a 8.3%abv Coffee Milk Stout brewed with Lost Shoe's Stitch Coffee Roast with flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and a hint of citrus.
NICE AND EASY TRAIL HIKE, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Easy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. Join with other hiking enthusiasts! Dress appropriately for winter weather; hiking poles and traction devices for boots (or snowshoes) recommended. Trails may be snow-covered, icy, or muddy. Bring drinking water and […]
TaylorMade will be here FRIDAY, MARCH 10th, from 2-6:00pm in the Fox Den. Don't miss your chance to try out the new Stealth 2 Driver and to go through a Tour-level custom club fitting! You will have the opportunity to experience the latest TaylorMade technologies under the watchful eye of an expert club fitter, who will help you optimize […]
UNDER THE CANOPY - NEW EXHIBITION Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet at the Connecticut Science Center! Under the Canopy is an immersive and interactive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests. Learn about the rainforest’s unique plants and ecology as you encounter live animals that call these fantastic habitats home, including […]
An Exclusive Berroco Try-On Trunk Show Event with Andra Asars. We invite you to gather at WEBS for a presentation and “Try on Trunk Show” of the terrific Spring 23 Collection from Berroco Yarns. Our sales representative of 30 years, Andra Asars, will host the event. No one knows Berroco as well as Andra. In […]
Buy, Sell, and Trade. Many tables of Winchesters for sale and display plus other sporting goods, antiques, collectible rifles, ammo, shotguns, fine militaria from all eras, class 3, custom knives, handguns, memorabilia, and other related items. The West Springfield Gun Show will be held in the Better Living Center. Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am […]
For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way. Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]
Celebrate all things maple with Storrowton Village Museum at their annual Maple Harvest Day event, March 11! Come help support the Village’s educational programs by enjoying a pancake breakfast served by the West Springfield Lions Club from 10am-noon. Breakfast is $5 per person. Visitors can also learn how the “liquid gold” is made, from tree […]
It's officially ski season! Backcountry and cross-country skiing are two of the best ways to experience the unique beauty and serenity of winter in New England. This is a three-hour group lesson in backcountry skiing. We will be traveling uphill so we can then ski back down! We will cover the following topics: Putting skins on […]
Buy, Sell, and Trade. Many tables of Winchesters for sale and display plus other sporting goods, antiques, collectible rifles, ammo, shotguns, fine militaria from all eras, class 3, custom knives, handguns, memorabilia, and other related items. The West Springfield Gun Show will be held in the Better Living Center. Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am […]
For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way. Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]
The Body / The Self Gallery Art Exhibit Gallery hours are Mondays 10:30am-12:30am and Tuesdays 4:30pm-6:30pm For the month of March Wistariahurst Museum and Garden will exhibit the The Body / The Self, works by artists who identify as female and non-binary in a celebratory show for Women’s History Month in March. The Body/The Self, asks artists to […]
FINDING YOUR WAY IN WINTER, 10:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Explore ways to navigate the outdoors and have fun. Discover the wonders of map and compass. Learn traditional methods of path finding in the forest or your own back yard. Pick up a few tricks to identify wintertime wildlife and trees […]
National Learn About Butterflies Day is on March 14, another day to celebrate and learn about one of the most beautiful and colorful creatures in the world — butterflies!
The Body / The Self Gallery Art Exhibit Gallery hours are Mondays 10:30am-12:30am and Tuesdays 4:30pm-6:30pm For the month of March Wistariahurst Museum and Garden will exhibit the The Body / The Self, works by artists who identify as female and non-binary in a celebratory show for Women’s History Month in March. The Body/The Self, asks artists to […]
Wherever you’re from, however you celebrate, everyone is always welcome to honor St. Patrick’s Day at our Haus. Our Own Corned Beef Dinner Starting Wednesday 3/15 through Sunday 3/19 *** Sliced Corned Beef *** Boiled Potatoes *** Braised Carrots and Cabbage *** Irish Soda Bread served with whiskey sauce *** Lunch $16 Choice of Soup of the […]
You may feel lucky this week while browsing the store; you may come across a dazzling gold clover coin! Should you be so lucky, bring it to the counter staff to exchange for a piece of our delicious bulk candy! Visit us for your chance for a tasty treat!
This year Massachusetts Senior Games will be holding a second Alpine Skiing competition, and this one is at Berkshire East Mountain Resort. The race will consist of 2 runs of Giant Slalom - best run counts. A single run of the best Super-G available for seniors in the Northeast. Age determination will be made according to NASTAR Rules […]
A beginner animal experience for children 36 months and younger. First Encounters gives young children an opportunity to meet various animal ambassadors, including reptiles, small mammals, or birds, with their adult caregiver. Each half-hour class includes a story book reading relating to animals at The Zoo and a take-home craft that correlates to the lesson. This […]
ADULT COFFEE CLUBHISTORY OF FLIGHT – PART III: RACE TO SPACE PRESENTED BY: Professor Hamish Lutris – Associate Professor, History/Political Science at Capital Community College Once flight was achieved, the world’s eyes turned almost at once to space. This talk centers on flight, space travel, and the race to put a human into space. It will […]
Enjoy a special Irish meal package added to both our in-house and take out menu for a limited time! Potato & Leek Soup with Rye Bread and Butter. Traditional Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner with Potatoes and Carrots -or- Guinness Beef Stew. Meal for 1 $25, Meal for 2 $45, Meal for 4 $85, Meal […]
MAR 16 Live Music From Party of 2 Duo (Free) 5:00 pm Register » MAR 17 St. Patrick’s Day at Great Awakening Brewing (Free) 6:00 pm Celebrate St. Patty's Day at Great Awakening with Irish music by Below the Gaff and release of our Taproom-only Whiskey barrel aged imperial stout blend! This blend is composed of Imperial […]
Join us for a tasting of Ireland and welcome The Aqua String Band to Table & Vine. Thursday, March 16th - 4:00 to 7:00 The Aqua String Band is an all-volunteer string band, best known for our participation in Philadelphia's annual Mummers Parade. The Band was organized on April 2, 1920 by Elmer W. Leyrer […]
On Thursday, March 16 from 5–5:30 pm we welcome the Black Rose Academy of Irish Dance. We invite you to join us at the ICC for traditional Irish dance this St. Patrick’s season. The Cassin Academy of Irish Dance and the Black Rose Academy of Irish Dance are instrumental in helping the ICC put on our […]
Have I Got a Story for You with editor Ezra Glinter | Thursday, March 16 @ 7 p.m. EST The "Forward," founded in 1897, is the most renowned Yiddish newspaper in the world, and it published some of the most acclaimed Yiddish fiction writers of all time. Ezra Glinter combed through the archives to find […]
Get Egg-Cited! The Easter Bunny is back March 17 Hop on by to Café Square from March 17 to April 8 to grab your picture with the Easter Bunny! Photos with the Easter Bunny The Easter Bunny carrot wait to see you! Pre-book you visit now and get two FREE gifts. The Easter Bunny's Spring Gazebo […]
March 17th ST PATRICK'S DAY & Saturday March 18th Corned Beef & Cabbage and All The Fixings Cooked For You ~ Ready To Go! Randall's "Homemade" Irish Soda Bread. Fresh Cut GREEN Carnations, Bells of Ireland, "Shamrock" Hydrangeas, & Daffodils. Irish Beers, Hard Ciders & MORE!
On Friday, March 17th - St Patrick's Day - our team of leprechauns will be stashing shamrocks on our green circle trails. There will be 17 Lucky Day Shamrocks hidden for you to find. Each one has a unique prize code and all of them are winners. Prizes range from free lift tickets for the 23/24 […]
MAR 16 Live Music From Party of 2 Duo (Free) 5:00 pm Register » MAR 17 St. Patrick’s Day at Great Awakening Brewing (Free) 6:00 pm Celebrate St. Patty's Day at Great Awakening with Irish music by Below the Gaff and release of our Taproom-only Whiskey barrel aged imperial stout blend! This blend is composed of Imperial […]
A beginner animal experience for children 36 months and younger. First Encounters gives young children an opportunity to meet various animal ambassadors, including reptiles, small mammals, or birds, with their adult caregiver. Each half-hour class includes a story book reading relating to animals at The Zoo and a take-home craft that correlates to the lesson. This […]
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate FOR FAMILIES March 17, 2023 at 11 - 11:30 am Free with Museum admission Join Berkshire Hills Music Academy’s Mary Westgate for a fun, music-filled storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books. WHO YOU'LL MEET MARY WESTGATE Mary Westgate has been reading Braille books and singing with children for over 10 years. Mary […]
We’ve got a ton planned to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this Friday! Happening from 12-10pm, we'll have: -Special beers Irish Cream Man, Nitro Rakautra & Pineapple Upside Down ICM available on draft -Live music (6-9pm) by Austin James & The Nomads -Pitcher deals - Extra $2 off all pitchers if you wear green -The delicious Mama […]
Eric Carle ❤️ Japan The show opens on March 18, 2023 and will be on view through August 20, 2023. The exhibition explores Eric Carle’s long association with—and deep admiration for—the country of Japan. Carle made five trips to Japan during his lifetime. It was the picture book museums he and his wife Barbara saw there—the […]
Nora Krug: Belonging March 18 through June 18, 2023 Award-winning artist Nora Krug’s powerful graphic memoir, Belonging: A German Reckons With History and Home, and her most recent book publication, an illustrated edition of Yale historian Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century, will be the focus of an exhibition at Norman […]
To celebrate Maple Weekend, March 18-19, visit a sugarhouse. Learn about sugaring, sample their products, and take home some of Massachusetts' sweetest crop! Approximately 80 percent of maple producers in Massachusetts are located in the western part of the commonwealth. Dozens of sugarhouses across Massachusetts will be open for Maple Weekend. It’s an opportunity to […]
10K RACE BEGINS Time: 1:00pm Location: Beginning of Maple Street THE WALK The walk will be 2 miles long and start directly after the runners depart. Walkers will go out to the first Mile Marker and the course will circle them back onto Maple Street and finish at Dwight and Maple. There will be entertainment […]
WINTER WILDLIFE TRACKING, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. & 12:30—3:30 p.m. For ages 8 and up. Join Jim Pelletier for a 3-hour guided wildlife tracking exploration. Journey less than 2-miles at a leisurely pace with some off-trail, rough terrain, and stream crossings. Space is limited, pre-registration required: 9:00 a.m. hike: https://9am-MAR18-Wildlife_Tracking.eventbrite.com 12:30 p.m. hike: https://1230pm-MAR18-Wildlife_Tracking.eventbrite.com Dress for […]
For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way. Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]
On Sunday, March 19, clarinet players and fans of all ages and abilities are invited to attend ClariConnect, a full day of free events hosted by the department’s Clarinet Studio led by Romie de Guise-Langlois. The event takes place from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Music Wing of the Bromery Center for the […]
What better way to celebrate spring than ice cream! We have so many yummy flavors to choose from! You can even take some home for later! FOR ORDERS AND PICK-UP We are located just north of the Connecticut border, in beautiful Granville, Massachusetts. We have been offering up our own delicious homemade ice cream since […]
Sunday March 19th, 2023 AMMO returns for AMMO 1 Grappling Championship & Team CA$H Challenge Tournament. Besides our regular grappling division matches we will also be holding our TEAM CASH CHALLENGE… Rules: The TEAM with the most over all first place wins will take the championship team trophy and $500. **(TEAMS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM […]
One of our favorite events, The Cardboard Classic, is back at Berkshire East! This is a fun event for families and friends of all ages and is free and open to the public! THE RULES Sleds must be made of cardboard and tape - no other materials. Paint is allowed. Sleds must have "BERKSHIRE EAST" […]
Eric Carle ❤️ Japan The show opens on March 18, 2023 and will be on view through August 20, 2023. The exhibition explores Eric Carle’s long association with—and deep admiration for—the country of Japan. Carle made five trips to Japan during his lifetime. It was the picture book museums he and his wife Barbara saw there—the […]
Nora Krug: Belonging March 18 through June 18, 2023 Award-winning artist Nora Krug’s powerful graphic memoir, Belonging: A German Reckons With History and Home, and her most recent book publication, an illustrated edition of Yale historian Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century, will be the focus of an exhibition at Norman […]
For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way. Join us for “Maple Days” select dates in March, when the Village’s working sugar […]
Explore signs of spring while becoming acquainted with the wild world and let Adventure East be your guide. This adventure will take you on an exploration of the natural world. We will become more in tune with nature as we notice the edges of winter melting away and the first signs of spring appearing in […]
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. […]