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Media & How to Get It
2019-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Friends of Northampton Meeting House, 43 Center Street, 2nd Floor, Northampton, 01060, United States
Join us for a Peer2Peer conversation to discuss and learn from local media and communications experts on how to build relationships with press, use social media to get your stories out, and create a media strategy to reach your target audience!
Our small group facilitators are local communication and media experts Hillary Hoffman, LPV board member and Director of Marketing and Communications for Stoneleigh Burnham, and Alfonso Santiello, Founder/ CEO of Creative Strategy Agency, Inc.
Free for Leaders OnBoard members, $15 for non-members.

Catholic Women in the United States: Values and Vision
2019-04-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Elms College Veritas Auditorium
Elms College will hold the inaugural Rev. Hugh Crean Annual Distinguished Lecture at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in Veritas Auditorium. A reception will follow.
This year’s featured speaker will be Springfield, MA, native Sr. Mary Johnson, SNDdeN, Ph.D., whose talk will be titled “Catholic Women in the United States: Values and Vision.” Johnson is a distinguished professor of sociology and religious studies at Trinity Washington University in Washington, D.C. She holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in sociology from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Emmanuel College.
This lecture series honors the legacy of Fr. Crean, who passed away in 2015. He was a pastor, professor, theologian and advisor who devoted his life to the pastoral care and education of thousands of Catholics in the Diocese of Springfield. He taught theology at Elms from 1973 to 1979.
Free and open to the public. Register at www.elms.edu/hughcrean. More info: Trudy Laramee, larameet@elms.edu, 413-265-2448.

Marketplace Sip and Shop
2019-04-30 17:00 - 19:30 | The Ranch olf Club, 65 Sunnyside Rd, Southwick, MA, 01077, United States
A multi-town tabletop business business show. An annual Southwick, Westfield and surronding towns event. A Southwick Economic Development Commission and Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce event. Free to the public with food samples and area businesses exhibiting.

Pioneer Valley Cappella Spring Concert
2019-05-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Grace Episcopal Church
Pioneer Valley Cappella presents “Of Love and Loss,” a program of choral delights spanning five centuries, from Josquin to Brahms to Geoffrey Hudson’s setting of a poem in memory of longtime member Pat McDonagh. Saturday, May 4, 7:30 PM, Grace Church, Amherst. Free-will donations accepted.

Pioneer Valley Cappella Concert
2019-05-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Edwards Church
Pioneer Valley Cappella presents “Of Love and Loss,” a program of choral delights spanning five centuries, from Josquin to Brahms to Geoffrey Hudson’s setting of a poem in memory of longtime member Pat McDonagh. Sunday, May 5, 7:30 PM, Edwards Church, Northampton. Free-will donations accepted.

LGBTQ Kickoff Dance Party!
2019-05-11 19:30 - 23:59 | Union Station Grand Ballroom; 125 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA 01060, 125 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA, 01301, United States
Hors D’oeuvres, Free Dance Lesson, Door Prizes, Cash Bar, Irresistible Dance Music
Join us for a wonderful night out on the town with friends and community to kickoff Out! For Reel’s spring season! Everyone is welcomed! 200+ Guests (buy tix early!)

Lesbian Film Premiere: RAFIKI
2019-05-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Academy of Music
RAFIKI is a beautiful love story and an award-winning film about two bright young Kenyan women who fall in love and support each other’s dreams to go to college and have careers. Shown at the Cannes Film Festival to rave reviews, RAFIKI is currently banned in Kenya by the homophobic government due to fears that it “overtly promotes lesbianism.” Join us in watching this wonderful film in honor of all LGBTQ people in Kenyan who are denied the right to watch RAFIKI and the right to love who they want to love. Our global fight for LGBTQ equality continues. RAFIKI is on more powerful step.

Second Chance Animal Services' 7th Annual Golf Tournament
2019-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Leicester Country Club, 1430 Main St, Leicester, MA, 01524, United States
Second Chance Animal Services is having their 7th Annual Golf Tournament on July 13th, 2019 at the Leicester Country Club to benefit pets in need. Registration: 7:30 AM/Tee off 8:00 AM. Foursomes will play 18 holes using scramble format. Tickets cost $100, includes golf and a buffet style lunch, along with a cart and goodie bag. If you don’t golf, no problem! Meal only tickets are available for $35. Visit secondchanceamimals.org to buy your tickets today! Sponsorships available – email development@secondchanceanimals.org or visit our event page for more information.

Western New England University
2019-05-22 07:00 - 17:00
SPRINGFIELD, MA…More than 350 professionals from throughout Western Massachusetts will gather on the campus of Western New England University on Wednesday, May 22 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the 37th Annual Social Work Conference.
Special keynote speaker will be Jen Falcone, LCSW, director of Businesses Against Human Trafficking. A survivor of child sexual abuse and trafficking as an adolescent, she will discuss her experiences and how utter devastation kick-started the healing that drives her life choices and professional work. Falcone will focus on launching a movement within the Springfield-area business community to address human trafficking.
Frank C. Sacco, Ph.D. will be honored with the Jim Quinn Human Service Award at the conference. In addition to a celebrated career nationally and internationally in the fields of social work and psychotherapy, Dr. Sacco has spent his life researching and authoring books and articles on bullying, teacher bullying, and building a successful anti-bullying structure within a school. He has consulted for the FBI after the 1999 Columbine shooting as well as Internet sexual exploitation and domestic violence.
The daylong conference, sponsored by Western New England University’s Bachelor of Social Work Program, the Social Work Advisory Council, and the Office of Enrollment Management, will also feature more than 30 exhibitors from throughout the region.
The conference fee is $150 until May 7 and includes registration, luncheon, and six credit hours for full (100%) attendance. Registrations received after May 7 will have a fee of $165. Lower student rates are also available. To register online, visit wne.edu/prodev, or call 413-796-2173.

Lighthouse Clubhouse Open House
2019-05-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Lighthouse, 1401 State Street, Springfield, MA, 01109, United States
Lighthouse is a program of Viability, Inc.
Lighthouse Clubhouse
Open House
1401 State St, Springfield
May 22: 10am To 2pm
Click here for flyer
In celebration of mental health awareness month, come join us at lighthouse and find out what we’re all about! Together we can create a better, more inclusive society.

Food/Drink
50/50 Raffle
Basket Raffle
Guest Speakers

Driven by a belief in recovery through work, clubhouses provide members with a supportive environment to increase their vocational, educational, and social skills.

Ed Begley, Jr: "Live Simply So Others Can Simply Live"
2019-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Springfield Symphony Hall, 34 Court St., Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
One of America’s most sought-after speakers on eco-living, Ed Begley, Jr. will offer an inspiring speech on eco-consciousness in an accessible, humorous message on what it means to lead a sustainable life. Sponsored by: Title Sponsor Columbia Gas and Presenting Sponsor MGM Springfield.

Chihiro Makio Jewelry Trunk Show at dmg
2019-05-25 11:00 - 2019-05-26 17:00 | dmg (Don Muller Gallery Inc.)
Local gallery to host jewelry showcase with local jeweler.
Handcrafted using silver, gold, gemstones, and diamonds, Chihiro Makio’s jewelry is full of intricate pattern, luster, and effortless design. Join us this May and discover Chihiro’s extended collection of handcrafted silver and gold jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets. Meet the artist during this two day event and learn about her unique creative process. Revel in Chihiro’s creativity, find handcrafted treasures, and enter to win a special giveaway from the jeweler. Free and open to the public!
This two day event will take place May 25th from 11am-7pm, and May 26th from 12-5pm.Don Muller Gallery Inc

Hopped Up for Health
2019-06-15 | big elm brewery, 65 Silver St, Sheffield, MA, 01257, United States
Registration is now open for Hopped Up for Health, a fund-raising bike, run, and walking event to benefit Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires. Join us June 15th on four tailored routes through scenic Southern Berkshire County. The bike routes are 50 and 20 miles and the walk/run routes are 5K or 12K.
Hopped Up goes on all day at Big Elm Brewery, 65 Silver Street, Sheffield with a brass band and fresh food from local vendors. Prizes, free beer*, and a massage-tent will be available at the end of the events. T-shirts available for the first 200 registrants.
Michael D. Andelman, course co-designer and former USAC racer, says there will be changes to last year’s biking route: “We listened to your raves and rants. New route – Not Bash Bish! Food stop is at Cantina229; sorry, no PB&Fluff. Beautiful views, open roads, support and friendly competitions.”
• To register to run or walk, please go to: https://bit.ly/2XAbiNM
• To register to bike, please go to: https://www.bikereg.com/hopped-up-for-health

BusinessWest's 40 Under Forty
2019-06-20 17:30 - 20:30 | The Log Cabin Banquet and Meting House
When BusinessWest launched a program in 2007 to honor young professionals in Western Mass. — not only for their career achievements, but for their service to the community — there was little concern that the initial flow of nominations might slow to a trickle years later.
We were right. In fact, 40 Under Forty has become such a coveted honor in the region’s business community that the flow has turned into a flood, with more than 180 unique nominations arriving this past year. They hail from a host of different industries, from law to banking; from education to healthcare; from media to retail, just to name a few. Many are advancing the work of long-established businesses, while others, with an entrepreneurial bent, created their own opportunities instead of waiting for them to emerge.
2019 40 Under Forty
Thursday, June 20, 2019
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
The Log Cabin
500 Easthampton Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040

Laughter is the Best Medicine Comedy Band Nite
2019-06-22 18:30 - 21:30 | The Wherehouse?, 109 Lyman Street, HOLYOKE, MA, 01040-6604, United States
Holyoke Medical Center along with Presenting Sponsor, Marcotte Ford are delighted to present the 1st Annual Laughter is the Best Medicine Comedy Night featuring World Gone Crazy Comedy Band – a night of stand-up comedy with a rock n’ roll soundtrack! We’ll be hosting this event at The Wherehouse? in Holyoke. The show consists of rapid fire song parodies, stand-up comedy, hysterical impressions, commercial spoofs and more! Doors open at 6:30pm. Ticket price includes dessert/coffee and a fun photo booth. Cash bar. Tickets will not be available at the door. The goal is to bring together our community, employees, supporters, and friends for a night of laughter and fun. Funds raised will go towards the many programs and services provided by Holyoke Medical Center. Please join us!
Event Details:
• Ticket Price: $30 per person
• Ticket includes dessert & coffee, photo booth
• Door Open: 6:30PM
• Comedy Band: 8:00-9:30PM
• Cash Bar
Purchase tickets here: https://www.holyokehealth.com/laughter

LGBTQ Comedy Show: The El-Salomons!
2019-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Academy of Music
Talented comedians Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are a Jewish-Palestinian, lesbian,
feminist, married couple who entertain with laugh-out-loud, politically savvy humor. Bashing
stereotypes with smart wit and clever jokes, the El-Salomons’ mission is to inspire love across
differences and open hearts with laughter.
Social Hour: 6:00-7:00 pm
Info & Tickets: https://OutForReel.net

Out! For Reel Presents Lesbian Film Fest
2019-06-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Academy of Music
In celebration of National Pride Month, Out! For Reel presents “This American Lesbian Life: Uplifting Stories in Short Films.” Five inspiring and entertaining films capture common life experiences – dating, friendships, parenting, aging, and speaking your truth – all from a lesbian point of view. With delightful humor and clever storytelling, these films offer both an enjoyable and enlightening cinematic experience. Film descriptions: OutForReel.net. Social Hour 6:00-7:00pm. Everyone is welcome!

Berkshire Theatre Group presents Outside Mullingar
2019-06-22 20:00 - 22:00
rom the Pulitzer, Tony and Oscar Award-Winning author of Doubt and Moonstruck comes a romantic comedy set in rural Ireland. Outside Mullingar is the unlikely story of Anthony and Rosemary, two middle-aged farmers who haven’t got a clue when it comes to love. As Anthony struggles to prove his worth to his father, Rosemary copes with an aging mother and familial grief. With the years slipping away, these eccentric souls will need to overcome a bitter land feud, family rivalries and their own romantic fears to find happiness. Their journey is heartbreaking, funny, and ultimately wonderful. Directed by Karen Allen (Film: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Scrooged; BTG: Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, Moonchildren, Extremities), this tenderhearted story reminds us it’s never too late to take a chance on love.

Berkshire Theatre Group presents Rock and Roll Man: The Alan Freed Story
2019-06-27 20:00 | 111 South Street · PITTSFIELD · MA 01201
Featuring Tony Award-nominated Alan Campbell (Sunset Boulevard) as Alan Freed and multiple-Emmy Award-nominated George Wendt (Norm from Cheers) as J. Edgar Hoover
In the summer of 1954, in a small radio station in Cleveland, an unknown disc jockey heard the sound that would change America. And the rest is music history.
Rock and Roll Man is the new musical about the incredible rise and fall of Alan Freed, the man who coined the phrase rock and roll and brought its sound to the world. He discovered black artists—and got them record deals. He traveled the country—and got them heard from coast to coast. He spoke to the younger generation—and brought them to their feet. By the dawn of the ’60s, he was the biggest name in music—until scandal made him the biggest target in America.
This high energy musical highlights the greatest rock and roll legends of all time such as Little Richard, Chuck Berry, LaVern Baker, Bill Haley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Screamin’ Jay, just to name a few. Also, featuring original songs and some of the biggest hits of a decade, including “Why Do Fools Fall in Love,” “Tutti Frutti,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” “Ain’t That a Shame” and many more, Rock and Roll Man takes you behind the scenes and behind the music of one of the most influential—and controversial—figures in pop music history.

Preview Screening: Chasing the Moon
2019-06-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards St., Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
Join an advance screening of Robert Stone’s PBS and American Experience documentary Chasing the Moon with special guest speaker astronaut Cady Coleman. Free and open to the public. Co-presented by WGBY and Springfield Museums.

Massachusetts Renaissance Faire
2019-07-27 10:00 - 2019-07-28 17:00, 2019-07-28 10:00 - 2019-07-29 17:00, 2019-08-03 10:00 - 2019-08-04 17:00, 2019-08-04 10:00 - 2019-08-05 17:00 | Cummington Fairgrounds, 97 Fairgrounds Road, Cummington, MA
CUMMINGTON – This summer, enter the realm between worlds for a weekend full of fairies, fantasy, and fun.
The Massachusetts Renaissance Faire is coming to the Cummington Fairgrounds for its third season July 26-27 and Aug. 3-4.
The festival promises to transport patrons from the midsummer Berkshires into a magical realm of the past.
With all-day entertainment across five stages, there is never a dull moment. Guests will cheer for their favorite knight at the joust, gasp as ladies dance with fire, laugh with the fairies, be amazed by the magic and enjoy the sweet sounds of Renaissance music.
There are plenty of activities for children and adults to create memories together. They may test their strength against a real knight, listen to stories from a vegetarian zombie, or learn how to write with a quill. Patrons may want to try their hand shooting an ancient missile weapon with sponge ammo, practice their fencing skills with foam swords, or shoot a real bow and arrow.
Guests may visit an encampment from the end of the Hundred Years War, watch a blacksmith turn iron into nails, and cheer for armored knights as they wail on each other with swords.
They may also shop over 50 mystical vendors, discover handmade goods, and meet local artisans.
Whether they be a fearsome knight, a flighty fairy or a scurvy pirate, patrons are invited to show off their best costumes, or buy new pieces from the many talented vendors. Although the many costumed characters make the faire come alive, many guests visit in their 21st-century garb.

2019 Sunset and Vines
2019-07-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Glendale Ridge Vineyard, 155 Glendale Rd, Southamapton, MA, 01073, United States
Come to the Glendale Ridge Vineyard to celebrate summer and the Northampton Survival Center’s 40th Anniversary! Kate Lorenz & The Constellations will be performing. Food trucks include the Bistro Bus, Little Trúc, Local Burgy and Chill Out. Bring your chairs, a blanket or even a picnic and all of your friends. And be sure to bring your dancing shoes! Tickets will be available soon.

Cider Pairing Dinner ft. Artifact Cider Project & Headwater Cider
2019-08-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Apex Orchards, 225 Peckville Rd., Shelburne, MA, 01370, United States
Dine al fresco while enjoying the breathtaking views at Apex Orchards. Farm fresh dinner prepared by Wheelhouse and paired with local hard ciders from Artifact Cider Project and Headwater Cider. Live music & tractor tours of the orchard. 21+ Only. All proceeds benefit The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Every $1 raised can purchase 3 meals for our neighbors in need.

Basics of Starting a Business (in Spanish) Primeros Pasos Para Emprender Un Negocio Propio
2019-08-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Scibelli Enterprise Center
Descripción: Este taller te dará información essential para orientarte en como emprender un negocio propio. Comenzar un negocio es una aventura y verás que al principio te abrumarás muy fácilmente, sin embargo la clave para seguir en pie es contar con un plan de trabajo a seguir, un mapa que te debe guiar a lo largo del camino de tu negocio.
Se requiere registración antes del taller. Regístrese en nuestra página de la internet. http://bit.ly/SpanishNewBusinessBasics
Si tiene alguna pregunta ó no puede registrarse por computadora, comuníquese con Samalid Hogan al smhogan@msbdc.umass.edu o al 413-577-1762.

Great River Challenge Off-Road Triathlon
2019-08-21 08:00 - 14:00 | Northfield Mountain Rec & Envir Ctr, 99 Millers Falls Road, Northfield MA, 01360, United States
The Great River Challenge (GRC) Off-Road Triathlon is a non-traditional race, consisting of paddling on the Connecticut River, running and mountain biking on the trails at the Northfield Mountain Recreation Center. The event promotes the outdoor recreational assets of the Upper Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts,
highlights the importance of outdoor recreation for overall health and wellness and supports the signature programs of the Northfield Kiwanis Foundation for area children, teens and families. Growing each year, the GRC attracts racers and their supporters. Short and long course options entice and challenge novice to elite athletes of all ages, participating individually or in a team. The race utilizes professional timing services to help racers measure their own performance and qualify for prizes in each of several categories. Corporate teams welcome for an outstanding team-building experience.
Visit the race website, www.greatriverchallenge.com, to learn more, register, and make the most of your time in the scenic Upper Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts.

Running Out of Summer 5k Charity Race
2019-08-24 08:00 - 13:00 | Rapscallion Brewery, 195 Arnold Road, Sturbridge, MA, 01518, United States
The Running Out of Summer 5k is a charity race to benefit Second Chance Animal Services, with locations in Central and Western Massachusetts. The race will start and finish at Rapscallion Brewery and is expected to sell out with a 500 runner cap this year. The event features live music, giveaways, and food and beer after the race. Taking place on August 24, 2019, the last weekend before Labor Day, this race is sure to be a fun and festive event. Register today at https://racewire.com/register.php?id=10501.

Basics of Starting a Business
2019-09-09 01:00 - 15:30 | Scibelli Enterprise Center
Who should attend? Anyone wanting to start a business and existing business owners looking for guidance on creating a business plan and securing financing to grow their business.
Workshop Facilitators: Springfield – Allen B. Kronick, Senior Business Adviser, MA Small Business Development Center. Greenfield – Anita J. Eliason, Senior Business Adviser, MA Small Business Development Center. Oreste Varela, U.S. Small Business Administration Branch Manager, Springfield, MA, is a scheduled presenter in both Greenfield and Springfield. The presentation will help you gain a better understanding of the various SBA programs and services available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses, and will include capital, counseling and contracting information.
This FREE workshop will focus on business fundamentals; from startup considerations to business plan development and funding sources.
Learn the whole nine yards of starting a business. The presentation will help entrepreneurs start a business plan and provide structure to starting/managing their venture. Topics will include:
• Introduction and need for planning
• Basic business plan format
• Choosing your legal form of organization
• Marketing, market planning and research
• Cash flow projections
• Financial Statements
• Financing
