WSC presents 37th Annual Choral Festival

March 31, 2008toApril 25, 2008

37th Annual Cooperating College of Greater Springfield Choral Festival

Choral Ensembles from Bay Path College, Springfield College, Western New England College, and Westfield State College will all be preforming.

Friday, April 25, 2008

7:30 P.M.

Dever Auditorium, Westfield State College, 577 Western Avenue

For more information, contact the music deptartment office at Westfield State College, at (413) 572-5356 or visit the website at www.wsc.ma.edu

Tony Award Winning Musical at Westfield Theatre Group

April 4, 2008toApril 19, 2008

Westfield Women’s Club  28 Court Street   562-9860

The Westfield Theatre Group will present the Stephen Sondheim’s musical “COMPANY” at the Westfield Woman’s Club, starting April 4, 2008.  This show was the 2007 Tony Award Winner for a revival of a musical and tells the story of Robert, who lives in NYC and remains single at age thirty-five. It is a story about his 10 best friends, who just happen to be 5 happily involved couples…..or are they?

Show dates for this production are April 4, 5, 11,12, 18 and 19 at 8:00 p.m. with a matinee on April 12 and 19 at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $12.00 for students and seniors (60+).  Group rates are available.  Reservations can be made by calling the Westfield Theatre Group at 413-572-6838 or online at http://www.westfieldtheatregroup.com/

 Saturday April 5, 2008 will be a benefit performance for the Carson center and all tickets for that performance must be obtained by calling 413-568-1421.

Featured Business of the Month

Erin’s Own Irish Imports  172 Elm Street   568-1707

One of the most unique stores one will encounter is located right here in downtown Westfield. Open since 1982, Erin’s Own Irish Imports has been bringing a taste of Erins_1.jpgIreland to Westfield. With all of the items in the store made in Ireland, Erin’s Own Irish Imports has a wide variety of items to suit everyone. From beautiful Irish jewelery, Belleek Fine China, handmade Irish sweaters, and Irish music, to Irish foods, soaps, and fragrances. Erin’s Own Irish Imports sets itself apart from the other businesses because of its unique products. If the wide variety of  items in Erin’s Own Irish Imports isn’t enough, it has a comfortable atmosphere that always keeps it’s customers coming back for more. ” ‘Tis like shopping in Ireland itself!”

-Article written by: WHS intern: Cassandra Affeldt

2nd Annual Art Show at the Arbors

March 26, 2008toMarch 30, 2008

Tulips.jpgThe Arbor’s at Westfield   40 Court Street  562-0001

The Art Show will be held on March 26th thru March 30th, 2008.

Several local artists will be featured in the exhibit.
There will also be a jewelry exhibit and sale!

An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, March 26th
at 6:30 pm
and the general public is most welcome.
The art show will continue with daily hours of 10:00am to 2:00pm
with a closing reception on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 1:00pm

Featured artists: 

Addison…Lillian Gottsche…Roger Stevens…Mable Wilder…
Mary Ellen Stevens…Gerald Eugene Tracey…Lisa Holt…
Jewelry Exhibit & Sale…

Climate Change and Westfield

April 1, 2008
6:00 pmto8:00 pm

“Climate Project” presentation entitled -
Climate Change and Westfield: The Health of our Residents, the Health of our Economy, & the Health of our Region - An Inconvenient Truth

In the Denver Auditorium, Westfield State College.

Andrea N. Chasen of The Climate Project, a non-profit organization
founded by Al Gore, presents a version of the slide show on which the AcademyAward-winning film, “An Inconvenient Truth” is based.

A discussion of local and regional implications will follow.
For more information: www.wsc.mass.edu/calendar

Many thanks to our WBID members from Optimum Health & Theraputic Massage www.oh-tm.com and Rocky’s Ace Hardware www.acehardware.com for working with so many others to bring us this program!

Kid’s Fair at the Boy’s & Girl’s Club

March 15, 2008
10:00 amto2:00 pm

The fun continues following the Mayor’s Annual Egg Hunt.

Wiggles Characters, Clowns, Photos with Easter Bunny, Games,

Prizes & more. Also a child I.D. finger print clinic with

Westfield Police and Fire Departments.

Tickets: $5.00

Proceeds Benefit the Regional Animal Shelter Building Fund

The Mayor’s 14th Annual Egg Hunt

March 15, 2008
10:00 am

At the Westfield Boy’s & Girl’s Club, 28 Silver Street

Raindate: March 22.Free family fun with egg hunt, the Easter Bunny, games and prizes!Hope you can join us!

Annual Craft Night at the Athenaeum

March 12, 2008
6:00 pmto8:00 pm

At the Westfield Athenaeum,  6 Elm Street

Join local craftspeople, including a seatweaver, yarn spinner, hooked rug maker, wood craftspeople, scrapbook artists, stamp maker, stained glass artist, floorcloth artist and more!
For more info contact Kate Deviny at 413-572-0716 

Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner

March 15, 2008
5:30 pm

First Congregational Church

18 Broad Street    413-568-2833

Delicious Menu of Corned Beef & Cabbage, Carrots, Irish Mashed Potatoes, Boiled Potatoes, Rolls and Butter, Dessert & Beverages

Tickets:  Adults: $12.00 per person

Child under 12 years of age: Free

Live Entertainment provided by the Slick Pickers

The Two Roberts!

March 5, 2008

The Two Roberts (Robert Plasse and Robert Lehan)

At the Westfield Athenaeum  @ 7:00 PM 

 Dramatic readings of Irish writers, including George Bernard Shaw,
Oscar Wilde and Sean O’Casey.