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4 days ago
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Wistariahurst Museum showcases new art exhibit hosted by Holyoke Arts League
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – You can celebrate local creativity this month at a new art exhibit at the Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke. The exhibition is hosted by the Holyoke Arts League and features local artists with a range of styles that reflect the creative spirit of the Pioneer Valley. Monday night, the organization hosted a reception, inviting the public to experience and enjoy the showcase and connect with the artists behind the work. 'Coming out of COVID, people are looking to have more social engagement,' says Liz Popolo. 'There are a lot of experienced people here that are doing art in ways that others are saying, 'hey, I want to learn how to do that!' Or I want to work on this myself, 'How do I get involved?!' Throughout June, the exhibit is on view during the museum's gallery hours, Mondays and Tuesdays. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Holyoke panel seeking new members to help boost local tourism
HOLYOKE — Aiming to boost local tourism and community engagement, the city of Holyoke is calling on residents to join its tourism panel. Hotel owners, restaurant owners, and those with a strong background in the tourism or hospitality industry are encouraged to apply for a spot on the Tourism Advisory Committee. The committee is particularly interested in a young person from Holyoke, under 21 years old, who wants to share information about events happening in the city. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in these areas. The tourism committee is made up of experts and community members. Participants include members from the Wistariahurst Museum and the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. The committee helps the city with everything related to tourism, such as planning events, finding sponsorships and promoting Holyoke. It also dispenses funds to local events and projects that make Holyoke a fun and friendly place to visit, the committee said on Monday. For 2025, the committee funded 11 upcoming events. These include the Holyoke Paper Festival on June 7, Holyoke Pride Festival on June 11 and The Great Holyoke Brick Race on Oct. 11. Other funded events are: Paper City Oaks semi-pro indoor lacrosse at Fitzpatrick Arena this summer Holyoke Historical Society Garden Tour on July 12 fourth-ever Sideways Door: A Festival of Ecstasies and Escape Routes from Sept. 19 to 21. Imagined Worlds Mural Project with the Holyoke Children's Museum Lemonade and Laughter at the Merry-Go-Round in the fall The Holyoke Canals and its Mills in the fall Broadway Brings Joy's Spring Spectacular Showing: A free night of musical theater in the fall. More information on the committee can be found online. Cover letters and resumes should be sent to the Office of Planning and Economic Development. More information can be found at Explore Holyoke. Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Health
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Holyoke Library hosts free Medicare 101 workshop
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – If you need help enrolling in Medicare, there's a free workshop happening on Monday at the Holyoke Pubic Library. Wistariahurst Museum holds sensory-friendly Easter egg hunt The 'Understanding Medicare 101' workshop will help you understand your options, how Medicare works, and what plans might be best for you. Medicare plans are available for people 65 and older, and some younger people with certain disabilities. The workshop is taking place Monday morning at 10:00 at the Holyoke Public Library on Chestnut Street. To register, call 413-420-8101 or email library@ 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.
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13-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Wistariahurst Museum holds sensory-friendly Easter egg hunt
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Easter is a week away, but Holyoke celebrated early. The Easter Bunny has made his return this year, making an early appearance at the Wistariahurst Museum, with children following the paw prints to find eggs. Springfield NAACP Caregiver Symposium honors those who give back 'The city of Holyoke does an amazing job putting on a big one downtown, but not every kid thrives in that environment,' said Megan Seiler, Director at the Wistariahurst Museum. 'So we wanted to be able to offer a more quiet, more calm space for kids who might have sensory sensitivities.' An inclusive event for everyone, one parent said it is nice because her daughter can be herself since it is quiet with no overstimulation. The kids all found one egg in every room, but there was nothing inside to ensure that they could each pick a prize they wanted. Children of all ages were on the hunt for eggs from open to close, including Giovanna Tredo and her daughter Claire. 'She wanted to come, she loves Easter,' said Tredo of East is also a special education teacher of 32 years in the city of Springfield. 'I feel that her coming here in the community and just coming out, seeing other kids, and it's all kid-friendly and this is sensory friendly for the kids with special needs, and I'm glad they include kids with disabilities,' Tredo said. The Wistariahurst Museum also hosts other sensory-friendly events. 'We do stuff like this throughout the year,' Seiler said. 'So we have sensory-friendly Sunday fun days with games and activities, and we have different themes around them.' For more information, 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.
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10-03-2025
- Entertainment
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'Love, in all forms' celebrates Women's History Month at Wistariahurst Museum
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Wistariahurst Museum has announced an upcoming art exhibition to celebrate Women's History Month and recognize the significance part that women have played in the world of art. All Elite Wrestling show returns to Springfield This array of artwork, titled 'Love, in all forms,' will feature pieces from artists that identify as women and non-binary. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on March 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The special exhibit showcases works through a variety of artistic mediums, analyzing how love can impact people in different ways. Attendees will get the opportunity to consider unique perspectives and appreciate art during a month dedicated to uplifting women. 'Love, in all forms' will be available for viewing from March 13 to April 15 on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The opening reception and gallery hours are free and open to the public. 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.
