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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Events taking place all throughout western Massachusetts this weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A busy weekend ahead here in western Massachusetts. Beware of Real ID schemes as deadline approaches A slew of events are happening in our area this weekend. At the Eastern State Exposition, the Big East Youth and Jackpot Cattle Show will bring young farmers from across the region to learn more about the industry. This free event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Then, the Amherst Railway Society hosted the Northeast Large Scale Train Show where train enthusiasts of all ages will be able to visit the Young Building at the Eastern States Exposition beginning on Saturday for displays, hands-on activities, and more. The show will run on Saturday and Sunday, with admission costing $12. The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will host 'Variation & Virtuosity' in its last performance of the season Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Springfield Symphony Hall. The concert will feature Guest Conductor Marcelo Lehninger and Pianist Natasha Paremski and a program that spans Brazil, Russia and closes with Beethoven's iconic Symphony No. 7. Tickets start at $25. In Northampton, the third annual Hampshire Pride Parade will be held. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday in Sheldon Field and make its wat down Route 9 and Main Street's downtown area to then disperse at the end of Crafts Avenue. On Sunday, both American International College (AIC) and Bay Path University will host their Commencement ceremonies. At AIC, the Commencement ceremony will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the MassMutual Center, with Amie Parnes, senior political correspondent for The Hill covering national politics, delivering the Commencement address. Bay Path University's 127th Commencement will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with Carrie Burr, Chair of Bay Path's Board of Trustees, as the Commencement speaker. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
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West Springfield Home Show celebrating 70 years of helping homeowners
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP)– The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western MA is celebrating 70 years of their 'Original' Western Mass Home & Garden Show this month. The four-day 70th anniversary event is one of the largest shows of its type with over 700 booths offering everything for homes and gardens from both local and national companies. President Trump's tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada in effect Tuesday As home prices continue to rise, many homeowners are opting to improve existing properties instead of buying new ones, and some are remodeling to include rental units. Vendors at the event can provide information for 'do it yourself' projects as well as professional services for improvements in, on or outside the home. Organizers have special events planned to commemorate this milestone anniversary and will be expanding into a second building to offer new show promotions and features. The Original Western Mass Home & Garden Show is being held from Thursday, March 27 through Sunday, March 30 at the Eastern State Exposition grounds in West Springfield. On opening day (Thursday) all veterans and active military with proper ID can enter the Home Show for free. Information about vendors, events, admission tickets and a discount admission coupon can be found on the Home Show's website. 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.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Over 200 exhibitors to attend Springfield RV, Camping and Outdoor Show
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Friday is the first day outdoor enthusiasts can head out to the Eastern State Exposition grounds in West Springfield. West Springfield Colleen contestant mistakenly crowned The annual Springfield RV, Camping and Outdoor Show brings visitors from across New England to shop from hundreds of vendors selling camping, hunting, and a wide variety of outdoor equipment all weekend long. It runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. The show will bring together over 200 exhibitors in three heated buildings spanning over 270,000 square feet. Tickets are $10 each Friday and Monday, $12 on Saturday and Sunday for adults and free for children under 12. 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.
