Central Baptist Chruch     115 Elm Street      (413) 568-0429

This is an event not to miss! A grand celebration on May 25th from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at 115 Elm Street. With carriage rides, photos, dedication awards, games, music and so much more. It will close with a flock of white doves released from the historic doors of the church. There is no charge and everyone is welcomed to attend!

For more infomation: http://www.centralbaptistchurchwestfield.com/

Westfield State College      577 Western Ave     (413) 572-5356

All performances are in Dever Auditorium unless otherwise noted.

The spring music performance calendar represents a portion of the activities of the students, faculty, and guest artists of the Westfield State College Music Department. All events are free and open to the public. We hope that you can visit, and enjoy the arts of Westfield Sate College!

April 17… Chamber Ensemble Concert  Second Congregational Church 7:30 P.M.

April 18… Student Recital, Linda Skinner, Clarinet, 7:30 P.M.

April 19… Festival Chorus, First United Methodist Church, 7:30 P.M.

April 20… Festival Chorus, Christ Church Cathedral, Springfield, 3:30 P.M.

April 23… Student Recital Series, 12:35 P.M.

April 23… String Ensemble & Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert, 7:30 P.M.

April 25… Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield Choral Festival, 7:30 P.M

April 27… College Chorale  Second Congregational Church, 3:30 P.M.

April 27… Senior Performance Recital, Katie Cooke, Violin, 7:30 P.M.

April 28… Student Recital Series, 12:35 P.M.

May 1… Jazz Night, 7:30 P.M.

May 3… Sixth Annual Young Artist Piano Competition,
                           Winner’s Concert, 6:00 P.M.

May 4… Senior Preformance Recital, Kelly Danner, Soprano, 3:00 P.M.

May 4… Bowling Green State University Collegeiate Chorale, |
                       Second Congregational Church, Westfield, 7:30 P.M.

May 6… Wind Symphony Spring Concert, 7:30 P.M.

May 7… Piano Master Class with Guest Artist Martin Kasik, 4:00 P.M.

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

The Tea Pot Gallery        22 Elm Street     (413) 562-6966

A summer event series showcasing the multi-talented children of our CommUnity.

Every Saturday from June 21st to August 30th, 2008 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. On the Green in Westfield at the Rotary.

For more information on this event and other great events throughout the spring and summer: www.teapot-gallery.com

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.

“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!

Valley Yoga   82 Broad Street   413-562-1140   

Valley Yoga will hold a wide variety of classes and workshops during the month of April for all levels of yoga practitioners. For more information contact Valley Yoga at 413-562-1140 or by email at info@valley-yoga.com . Or visit them on the web at http://www.valley-yoga.com/  Treat yourself to the gift of better health!

Two new Sunday program drop in classes open to anyone! “Yoga Flow into Restoration,” this class combines two different approaches to practicing familiar postures. “Gentle and Restorative Yoga,” this class is designed to be a very relaxing and renewing practice for the body, mind and spirt. Check the website for more info on these two new wonderful classes.

$10 dollar donation to experience all the fun at ten Whip City hotspots in the District & beyond. Live music, food, scavenger hunt & a chance to win great prizes. For details go to http//www.westfieldonweekends.org