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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
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The Avett Brothers set to perform at the Big E in September
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Big E has announced that The Avett Brothers will be performing at the Big E Arena in September. Northeast Large Scale Train Show concludes this weekend in West Springfield The Avett Brothers are four-time Grammy Award nominees and are legends of Folk Rock, Music Hall of Famers, and North Carolina kings, according to The Big E. The band made their first label debut in 2009, I And I Love You. Then in 2012, The Carpenter hit number four on the Billboard 200, which was then followed by Magpie and the Dandelion in 2013, when it went to the number five spot on the Billboard 200. May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers, a 2017 documentary, chronicles the process of writing 2016's True Sadness, which debuted at the number one spot on Billboard's Top Albums, number one on Rock Albums, number three on the Billboard 200 and scored two Grammy nominations. The film was released theatrically and on HBO. It is also available on DVD, Blu-Ray and Video on Demand (VOD). The band released their tenth studio album in 2019, Closer Than Together, featuring the single 'High Steppin',' which reached number one on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. The Third Gleam came out during the pandemic and debuted at number one on Billboard's Americana/Folk Albums, number one on Rock Albums, number one on Vinyl Albums and the single 'Victory' hit number one on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. Credit: The Big E The Avett Brothers, an album that is as untitled as it is self-titled, was released in 2024 and holds a collection of songs that revealed themselves over time. The band has been inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame and have earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association. The band is set to perform at The Big E Arena on Saturday, September 20th. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10:00 a.m. Tickets include admission to the Big E Fair when purchased in advance of the show date. Local News Headlines 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WWLP.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
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Miracle League kicks off 10th baseball season for disabled youth in western Mass.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Miracle League of Western Massachusetts kicked off its 10th season of offering young people with disabilities the chance to play baseball. Northeast Large Scale Train Show concludes this weekend in West Springfield Ninety players between the ages of four through 19 registered for the sport in under an hour. Instead of nine innings, participants got to play two innings in three games on the Aschermann Family Field at Springfield College. Each game was tailored to the abilities of each person, one of the many reasons why parents bring their children every Sunday morning. 'Being here every week, everybody is cheering him on and all the other kids, and no one is judging us,' said parent Angela Hansberry. 'Everyone is just having a good time and cheering on their kid, everyone to the best of their ability, you know, whatever they can do. Everyone is still cheering them on. It's really cute to see.' The founders of the Miracle League told 22News they're looking for volunteers to help this season. To sign up as a volunteer or for more information on the program, visit 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
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Northeast Large Scale Train Show concludes this weekend in West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Sunday was the final day of the Northeast Large Scale Train Show at the Eastern States Exposition. This show has wrapped up and left the station after another successful year. The larger scale trains run on electricity, battery, or even live steam, bringing together hobbyists from all over. Ride to Remember fundraiser honors Mayor Sarno's battle with cancer 'These trains are the ones that run outside in your garden, so that's why a lot of people call them garden railroading,' said Joe Biagioni, President of the Amherst Railway Society. 'I grew up on the West Coast, where there's some train community, but there's a ton here,' said Mike Ramsey of Worcester. 'Here, there's like a train show over a couple of months. It's amazing.' Programs like Kids on Track helped get the next generation interested in a hobby that can last a lifetime. The show not only attracted younger audiences, but also brought families together. 'We bring them flat cars that's donated by USA Trains with Mr. Charlie Ro,' said Malinda Jungst of the Making Trains Fun Program. 'We give them flat cars, and then bring items that they can use to build a flat load. Then, they get to take the flat load over here to the track for the New Hampshire Garden Railway Society, and then they get to take it home so that they could build upon that to have the train at home.' Some even took their hobby to social media, creating friendships online through bonding over trains. 'I used to watch Michael's videos when he lived on the West Coast, actually,' said Peter Abramov of Framingham. 'He lived in Canada, and I was one of his viewers for many years, and you know, I lived here my whole life. So when he came here, I had already known he was my other train friend, and I'm going to be pretty great friends with Mike over here.' The community welcomed 'all aboard' this weekend through their shared love. 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
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.
