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PANACHE PRODUCTIONS A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters Panache Productions, Springfield’s only Community Theater Company in residence in downtown Springfield opens its 10th season with A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters. To make the 2008-2009 season a real celebration, Panache Artistic Director, John McKemmie, will highlight well-known Western Massachusetts Celebrities on stage in the Winfred Arms Studio Theater at City Stage, One Columbus Center, Springfield, for three weekends in November.
Saturday, November 1st Gina Beavers & Bruce Stebbins Sunday, November 2nd Brenda Garton & Tim DaggettFriday, November 7th MARJORIE HURST & FREDERICK HURST, ESQ. Saturday, November 8th Carol Leary & Mayor Dominic Sarno Sunday, November. 9th Kathy Tobin & Dave Madsen
Friday, November 14th Barbara Bernard & Seymour Frankel Saturday, November 15th Kathleen Pellegrino & Judge Joseph Pellegrino Sunday, November 16th Kim Zachary & Dan Williams
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm & Sundays at 3pm
Tickets: $20 General Admission/$18 Seniors/Students (Includes FREE Security Parking) Group rates are available for ten or more people. For reservations or more information, call 413.283.5980 |
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1st 25th World Percussion Ensemble Anniversary Directed by Dr. Hafiz Shabazz Where: Spaulding Auditorium, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH When: 8pm/General Admission $12/Darmouth Students $3/Other Students $6/For more information: hop.dartmouth.edu
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd Open House of Howard K. Hill Funeral Services Construction is complete! Come and see the wonderful restoration! Where: 1287 Chapel St., New Haven, CT When: 2 - 6pm
The “Life And Music” of Josephine Fullilove: A Musical Tribute Where: Alden Baptist Church, 649 State St., Springfield, MA When: 5pm
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH Vote! Vote! Vote!
Mystery Dinner Theater: A Pirates Holiday Plunder Great For Small business Holiday Parties Where: HuKe Lau, 705 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA When: 6:30pm/$35/For more information 413.593.5222
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6th Urban League of Greater Hartford 44th Annual Equal Opportunity Dinner Where: La Renaissance, 53 Prospect Hill Road, East Windsor, CT When: 5:30pm Reception/6:30pm Dinner
Avery Sharpe Trio with Charles Greenlee Ensemble Where: Community Music School of Springfield, 127 State St., Springfield, MA When: 7pm/Free/For more information 413.732.8428
State of Civil Rights in the Commonwealth This is an opportunity to share your experience of facing discrimination. Where: Scibelli Hall, Rm. 703, Springfield Technical Community College, One Armory Sq., Springfield, MA When: 6 - 8pm
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7th “Alvin Paige: Remembering A Life” Where: Griswold Theatre, American International College, Springfield, MA When: 7pm/Free/For more information 413.205.3231 (See "Community Information")
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH St. Mark CME Church 90th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon Banquet “Taking It To Another Level,” Guest Speaker: Nicolas T. O’Neal, Pastor Russell Temple CME Church, Bridgeport, CT Where: Chez Josef, Tivoli Room, 176 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam, MA When: 12pm Social Hour/1pm Dinner/$50/Dress to impress
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9th Throwback 70s, 80s, 90s Roller Skating Party: Fun, Fellowship And Giveaways! Where: Ron –a- Roll Vernon, CT When: 4:30 – 6:30pm/$10 in advance/$15 @ door
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13th The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County Annual Holiday Auction 2008 Featured Item: A One-Week Caribbean Cruise on a Luxury Catamaran! Where: The Log Cabin, Holyoke, MA When: 6pm/413.781.4730x22
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15th Nehemiah Ministries, Inc. Present 3rd Annual Phoenix Art Show And Sale Emerging artists from Springfield’s homeless and low-income population will showcase over 100 new works of art. Live music and poetry at 4pm. Hand-crafted gifts, snacks, beverages and dinner available to purchase. Where: Christ Church Cathedral, 35 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA When: 2 – 8:30pm/For more information 413.732.7778 or 413.313.1323 or phoenixartsproject.org.
Soul Purpose Pamper Party & Product Sampling & Business Opportunity When: 5 – 7pm/For details call Cheryl 413.214.3882
Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing “Stand Out,” Special Guest: Monique Walker & James Hall & The Voices of Citadel Where: Kingdom Life Church, 1455 Naugatuck Ave., Milford, CT When: 7pm/$20 in advance, $30 platinum VIP/$25 @ door, $15 groups of 15+ For more information 203.624.6245
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16th Bethel AME Church “Family And Friends Day” Guest Preacher: The Rev. Sonya Merrill, Associate Minister Bethel AME Church, Norwalk, CT Where: Bethel AME Church, 27 Pendleton Ave., Springfield, MA When: 10am Worship Service
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th New England Minority Supplier Development Council’s 34th Annual Awards Dinner Keynote Speaker: Kevin M. Casey, President Northern Division Comcast Cable Where: Boston Copley Marriott Hotel, 110 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA When: 5 – 10pm/For more information 617.578.8900
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20th MLKCC Annual Business Meeting & Community Volunteer Recognition Program Where: Montenia’s Creative Comfort Cuisine, 137 State St., Springfield, MA When: 5:30 – 7:30pm/For more information 413.746.3655 ext. 113
Citadel of Love’s Harvest Conference 2008 “Experience the Kingdom,” Pastor Steven Hodge, Pastor Marichal Monts, Senior Pastor Where: 167 Barbour St., Hartford, CT When: 7:30pm/For more information 860.549.LOVE www.citadeloflove.org
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st WEIB 106.3 Smooth FM Monthly “Cool, Smooth, & Soulful After Work Cool Down” Featuring National Recording Artist Erly Thornton Where: Holiday Inn & Conference Room, 245 Whiting Farm Rd., Holyoke, MA When: 5pm doors open/5:30pm buffet served/6pm show/$20/For more information 413.246.3671
Putnam Vocational Technical High School Drama Club Celebrates Its 3rd Anniversary With A “Gospel Explosion” Where: Putnam Vocational Technical High School Auditorium, 1300 State St., Springfield, MA When: 6 – 9pm/For more information contact Ms. Audrey McCloud 413.747.1671
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd Shekadii Walaalo (Sister-Story) A performance by members of the Walaalo! Somali Sisters Collective presented by New WORLD Theater Where: Bowker Auditorium, UMASS Amherst When: 7pm/$15 general admission/$8 low-income patrons & seniors/$5 students w/valid I.D. For ticket information 413.545.2511
Mother Knows Mess (Gospel Play) Where: Weaver High School, 415 Granby St., Hartford, CT When: 5pm doors open/6pm show starts/$15 in advance/$20 @ door, Reserved Seating: $20 in advance/$25 @ door/Tickets available at Christian Books & Gifts, 1041 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield, CT 860.478.0087/860.805.2663
Organix Soul Fest. Soul Sensation Jesse Boykins & More Hosted by: DMoss & AK-Soul Where: Holiday Inn, 711 Dwight St., Springfield, MA When: 8pm doors open/9pm show starts/$15 in advance/$20 @ door www.organixsoul.com
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH Western New England College Law & Business Center For Advancing Entrepreneurship Presents Dr. Robert W. Fairlie on “Race and Entrepreneurial Success” Where: S. Prestley Blake Law Center, Western New England College, 1215 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield, MA When: 12 noon/Free/For more information 413.796.2030/ www.law.wnec.edu/lawandbusiness
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27th Happy Thanksgiving
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28th Eddie Griffin Where: HuKe Lau, 705 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA When: 5:30pm doors open/7:00pm 1st show starts/9:30pm 2nd show starts/ $27 cash/$32 credit or debit
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29th The High School of Commerce’s Class of 1983’s 25th Class Reunion Where: Days Inn, Chicopee, MA When: Dinner Buffet 6pm – 12 am/contact Linda 413.433.9770 |
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Classical Holiday Event Will Feature Unique Crafts
“A Classical Holiday 2008” will feature 25 vendors selling an array of handmade crafts and other goods. The event will be held on Sunday, December 7, from 12 Noon to 4:00 PM at Classical High Condominiums, located at 235 State Street in Springfield. The holiday event will provide great opportunities for guests to purchase some special gifts. Tickets to the event are $10 and will be on sale at the door. Ample parking will be available in adjacent lots and on State Street. Among other crafters and vendors, Rosemary Woods’ Art for the Soul will be open during the event. |