On SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12^th at 4:00 PM, our beautifully decorated sanctuary will play host to the now traditional Family Carol Festival. For many of you the holiday season really seems to start with this beautiful, reverent and glorious music.

Allan Taylor will conduct the elite concert choir Novi Cantori and The New England Brass Quartet, and the audience will participate in the singing of familiar carols. Preceding the concert Beverly Gamble and her staff will again offer their charming and delicious Holiday Tea.

David Copperfield’s Crafts Table,

Saturday, Dec. 12th 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Boys and Girls’ Library,

Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St., free

The Royal “Messiah” Sing-along with Festival Orchestra,

Chorus and Soloists

Friday, Dec. 11th, 7:30 p.m., Dever Stage, Parenzo Hall

Westfield State College, 577 Western Ave., free

Martha Cratchit’s Holiday Tea,

10 a.m., Boys’ & Girls’ Library (ages 3 – 5).

Registration required: 562-6158 ext 5. Free

WSC Speakers Series – Bowzer’s Rock n’Roll Party

Come one, come all to Bowser’s One and Only Rock n Roll Party. The famed singer from Sha Na Na and solo fame will be coming to Westfield State College’s Woodward Center on Saturday, Nov 21 at 8:00PM. The show is FREE and the Bowsah wants everyone to be there or be square. Come enjoy the great music and stories and free refreshments.

The stunning disparity between mild-mannered Jon Bauman and his creation and alter ego, the inimitable “Bowzer”, has raised a lot of eyebrows in the entertainment industry. That’s because Jon’s portrayal of “Bowzer”, leader of “Sha Na Na” for fourteen years, was so convincing that the casual observer was certain this hilarious, gangly greaser actually stalked the streets of Brooklyn when he wasn’t appearing with the group. Later, when Jon Bauman washed the grease right out of “Bowzer”‘s hair, he surfaced as one of the most multi-dimensional performers in show business today, with careers as host, producer, writer, performer, actor, musician and social activist! Jon also served as executive producer, writer and host of “Bowzer’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Party” (Jon Bauman Productions in association with Tribune Entertainment). This 2-hour New Year’s Eve special aired on l20 stations. It is his pleasure to share it with a local audience now through the auspices of Westfield State College and their Foundation’s Speaker Series.

November 21st, 2009
Starts at 08:00 PM

The Westfield Theatre Group, in conjunction with the Westfield Woman’s Club, are happy to announce their Original Musical Production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow as part of the Halloween season in Westfield this year. The show will be presented at the Westfield Woman’s Club at 28 Court St with shows on Oct 30 and Oct 31 at 8:00PM and the following weekend, Nov 6 and Nov 7 at 8:00PM. There will also be a special matinee showing on Nov 7 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for Seniors and Students, and $17 for reserved Star Seats. To purchase tickets or to obtain more info, please call (413) 572-6838. The show is produced by Shelly Haber, and written and directed by Kathleen Palmer. Marion Dunk is musical director, choreography is by Amy Bouchard, and Lynn May will serve as stage manager. Come on out for a hauntingly fun night with the family.

The School Street Bistro and the Premier Swing Band are proud to announce that the Big Band and Dance Concert Series has been a huge success and will continue thru the rest of the year. The shows feature the outstanding 8-piece Big Band/Swing Ensemble, the Premier Swing Band, led by David Neill of WSC. Dance lessons are provided by Jo Sarnelli and Jeff Landers of Small Planet Dancers. There will be a wide repertoire of jazz and swing music for dancing or listening. The concerts will be held in the School Street Bistro’s Music Hall on the 3rd Thursday of each month, Sept 17, Oct 15, and Nov 19. The tables will be set around the perimeter of the Music Hall to provide a beautiful wooden dance floor for those that wish to dance.  The doors open at 6:00 and the free dance lesson will be provided from 6:30 to 7:00. Then Premier Swing will play from 7:00 until 9:00.  You’ll be able to order fine food and beverages from the Bistro menu all night.  The cost for these wonderful evenings is a mere $10 so put on your dancing shoes and join us at the Bistro this autumn. For more info, please click here. Tickets are available at the School Street Bistro.

Jay & Molly at School St Bistro Music Hall

The School St Bistro and Westfield on Weekends are proud to present the outstanding duo, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, to Westfield as the second presentation of the School St Bistro Downtown Music Hall Concert Series. The show will be held on October 17 at 7:00PM with dinner and drinks available before the show and during the show. Doors open at 6:00PM. Tickets are available beforehand for $20 and can be purchased at the School St Bistro or online at Tix.com by clicking here. Tickets will also be available at the door for $25 on a first come, first served basis.

For more information go to www.westfieldonweekends.org

34 Broad Street       413-572-6330

The Westfield Fire Department invites all to their annual Broad Street Station Open House. It will be held on Saturday, Sept 26 from 10AM until 2:00PM. Come see the inside of the station, the fire trucks up close and more! This is all happening at the same time as Colonial Harvest Day…so come downtown and have some fun!  For more info, contact the Westfield Fire Department.