Dennis Picard, Director of Storrowton Village Museum, will be joined by Richard Colton, a Historian at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, in this talk about the LieutenantRichard Falley’s life in Westfield from 1760 – 1810, and about the Springfield Armory and the U.S. Army Ordinance Dept. The talks will be given in conjunction with the display of two muskets made by Falley (one recently acquired by the Edwin Smith Historical Museum at the Athenaeum and authenticated as a Falley musket), along with other material relating to Lieutenant Falley, who was reported to have had an armory on Mt. Tekoa in  Montgomery.

“For Rent” – Artist live-in studio

Westfield, 2 School Street, office/apartment, live and work in the most beautiful Apartment in Downtown Westfield. Enjoy life on the second floor of the former Tea Pot Gallery at 22 Elm street, historic building, large windows, lots of light, Private 200sft outside Deck looking over the heart of the city…..Totally renovated including hardwood floors, 600 sq ft Studio bedroom/living room, large kitchen/dining room, bath, plenty of closet space. $1100 per month, includes heat and a/c, available February 2010….references needed.

Contact Gerry at 413-562-6966 or email getger@comcast.net

]]> http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/2010/02/04/officeapartment-rental/feed/ 0 http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/2009/11/20/bowzers-rock-n-roll-party-at-wsc/ http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/2009/11/20/bowzers-rock-n-roll-party-at-wsc/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:27:19 +0000 admin http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/2009/11/20/bowzers-rock-n-roll-party-at-wsc/ 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

Westfield Dickens Days has become a tradition that continues to bring visitors to the Whip City from all over the region. From the new Lanternlight Parade that lights the Westfield Green to a wonderful community theatre version of A Christmas Carol to a SNOWFIRE celebration with cocoa cookies and the retelling of a new children’s book around a roaring Dickens Days fire will delight.

The concept of Westfield on Weekends is to present a series of signature events that reflect a theme that is augmented with a calendar with events that are produced by city non-for-profit organizations, institutions, businesses and churches. The scope and size of Westfield Dickens Days 2008 demonstrates a community working together.

Some of organizations who have helped to create Dickens Days events: The Westfield Business Improvement District (WBID), Westfield Athenaeum, Amelia Park Children’s Museum, Amelia Park, the Westfield Athenaeum Boys’ and Girls’ Library, Western Hampden Historical Society, the Westfield Theatre Group, the City of Westfield, and the Westfield State College Foundation and Westfield On Weekends.

For a full calendar of events click on “District Events” located on the side bar of our home page. For additional event infomation go to http://www.westfiledonweekends.org/ .

“Halloween Jazz” performance at the Westfield Athenaeum

Grand Opening of the…Westfield State College Downtown Art Gallery!

An Evening with Andrew Lloyd Webber

Delicious Colonial Harvest Dinner

Rag Shag Parade & Downtown Trick or Treating Enjoyed By Many

15th Annual Community Fall Festival

A reception to announce the winners was held June 10th at the Athenaeum. Along with the judged photos, over 200 ballots were counted for the “People’s Choice” award… What a great response!

The photographs judged by Abe Reismen, past President of the NECCC, in the first Faces and Places of Westfield Photo Contest received the following awards:
$100 Winner
“Soft Contour” by Gerald Tracy

$25 Winner
“Stanley Park Duck Pond” by Richard M. Auclair
“Westfield Sunset” by Norman Boulanger

$100 People’s Choice Award Winner
“Fun in the Sun” by Shannon Curto

The following photographs received Honorable Mention:
“Curtain Call” by Michelle M. Moniz
“Faith” by Sandra Bongiovanni
“Autumn Colors” by Chip Colton
“Mama Bear” by Linda Burzdak
“Moon Man Emerging” Carl Hartdegan
“At Amelia Park” by Skip Demarais
“Church on the Green” by Kristin Halls
“Sunset at Home” by Jennifer Giffone
“The College Sky” by Miriam Matsuk
“Stanley Park in Autumn” by Richard M. Auclair
“Welcome” and “White Iris” and “Orange” by Barbara Chiampa
“Post 124″ By James Markvart

Gift certificates were awarded to the winners from the following WBID member bussinesses: Westfield Gas & Electric Co., The Tavern Restaurant, Main Street Hair Salon, The TeaPot Gallery, and Elm Street Mobile.

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 Ireland 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

Just an FYI…this past holiday season we added to the lighting on the Park Square Green by putting LED lights on 14 of the little trees in the parking lot area…we have had a number of requests to keep those lit so after talking with the G & E we will be putting them back on until further notice! In an effort to spruce things up we decorated and filled the empty store fronts on Main & Elm Streets within the District with art work from local artists thus giving birth to the Windows of Westfield Project! By the number of emails and phone calls we received we knew that our radio campaign throughout the holidays had been heard! Those radio spots along with the ads in Business West continue to plant the seeds and promote Westfield as a “Vibrant…Up and Coming…Great Destination”…to open a business or just visit!

ALERT! We are presently using high school interns to contact all the property and business members within the WBID to obtain email addresses and the names of key contacts for each member property or business. You could really help us out by going to the “Contact Us” section of this website and emailing your info to www.lisa@thedistrictwestfield.com. We also encourage you to register on the WBID member Log-in section…this is a closed site (access is only given once you are identified/verified as a board member, or property and/or business owner within the District. It is our hope to develop clear lines of communication among our WBID members. Thank you in advance for your help!

This past fall the Clean Team was out removing graffiti from WBID member properties. Graffiti removal is just one of the services the WBID offers on an “as needed basis”.

With the hope for some sun and warm weather the Clean Team is making plans for their second annual District Spring Clean Up and flower planting. This year downtown visitors will be able to enjoy the new plants that were planted last fall around the fountain on the Green…they should be beautiful!

Keep an eye out for our Clean Team they are here to serve all our WBID members!