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09-03-2025
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The Big Broadcast variety show brings 1940s swing to Holyoke
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Big Broadcast returned to Mount Holyoke College Saturday evening. Hundreds of people showed up to watch the first of two shows. 22News' Meteorologist Brian Lapis also took part in all the fun. The annual performance brings dozens of people together, including students for the re-creation of a 1940's radio variety show. It also features jazz ensembles with popular tunes from the Swing Era. 'Going back to the 1940s and hearing this music live in this room where this music was played decades ago is really fantastic,' Brian expressed. 'There's something really special about these very 21st century progressive, brilliant students doing the commercials and the dialog of the 1940s. This is really fascinating irony and juxtaposition that I love.' Brian has emceed the show for the last 13 years as 'Fred Kelly.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-02-2025
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Holyoke St. Patrick's Committee holds 69th Grand Colleen Coronation Ball
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – On Saturday, the St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke will hold their 69th annual Grand Colleen Coronation Ball and Awards Dinner. The Big Broadcast at Mount Holyoke College being held March 8 The committee states that they will be crowning this years Grand Colleen who will lead the court at the 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade on March 23rd. The five finalist are as follows: Erin Marie Gauthier – Holyoke, age 20, Holyoke High School graduate, currently at Baypath University pursuing a BA with a dual major in Medical Science and Biology and on the Pre-Veterinary track. Abigail Katherine Huebner – South Hadley, age 20, Granby Junior/Senior High School graduate, currently at Sacred Heart University pursuing a BA dual major in Marketing and Management with a Digital Marketing minor. Moira Catherine Reardon – Holyoke, age 21, Holyoke High School graduate, currently at Springfield Technical Community College majoring in Health Science and studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Erin Frances O'Donnell – Holyoke, age 20, Holyoke High School graduate, currently at Holyoke Community College obtaining her RN licensure, and enrolled at Westfield State University completing her BA in Nursing. Maura Catherine Joseph – Holyoke, age 22, Hampshire Regional High School graduate, and Franklin Pierce University graduate with a degree in Criminal Justice, currently working as a Preschool Para Educator. The evening also honors the Citizenship, Rohan, O'Connell, and Gallivan Award winners aschosen for 2025 by the St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke. Tickets are $100.00 per person and can be purchased by emailing Barb Rogers at Twinsmommy@ The ball and awards dinner will be held on Saturday at The Log Cabin, with cocktail hour beginning at 5:00 p.m. and the program beginning at 6:15 p.m. 22News is a proud sponsor of the parade and you can see us there, or watch from home, right here on 22News. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
