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Upcoming Events
“Before the Curtain Call”: Art at Victory Theatre Site Specific Installation Art - Extension
As a feature of the 2012 Holyoke Winter Carnival, Artists, Chris Nelson, Amy Johnquest, Christopher Willingham and Taiga Ermansons respond to the rich history, elaborate architecture and current condition of the Victory Theatre. These four artists embark on a unique opportunity to work in the soon to be renovated building, creating work for spaces that will never be the same again.
The Holyoke Winter Carnival Saturday January 29 - Saturday February 4, 2012 will feature more then 25 events in 15 different venues across the City of Holyoke catering to all ages and tastes: snowshoeing, hula hooping, snowman art exhibit, story reading, scavenger hunt, candlepin bowling, music, a hot chocolate social, Chili Cook-off, spaghetti dinner, ice hockey, cake decorating contest, a dog show, movie night, arts & crafts, family game night, and an all-out domino tournament. And the best news of all, more then 98% of the events are free!
| when: | Saturday February 4, 2012 11am - 1pm |
| where: | Victory Theatre 81-89 Suffolk Street Holyoke, MA |
| info: | www.mifafestival.org |
Holyoke Winter Carnival Finale at Holyoke Heritage State Park
Events at the Visitor’s Center, Volleyball Hall of Fame and on the Trap Rock Stage outdoors:
12:30-1:00 -- Carpe Diem (Youth Rock Band); St. Patrick’s Day Parade Colleen Finalists; Paper City Zumba
12:30-3:30 – Scavenger Hunt; YMCA Family Fun Obstacle Course; Origami Demonstration & Workshop
1:00-1:30 -- Holyoke High School Marching Band
1:00-3:30 – Arts & Crafts
1:30-2:30 -- Snow Volleyball Demonstration
2:30 -- Miss Massachusetts Teen USA, Jordyn Jagolinzer-Machado
2:30 and 3:30 -- Expandable Brass Band (2 shows)
3:00-3:30 -- Tango Performance
Tba -- Winners Circle (Winning Dog Show Contestants)
12:00-4:00 -- Enjoy refreshments at the Snowflake Cafe in the Volleyball Hall of Fame atrium
Merry-Go-Round open 12-4 (regular admission) and Children’s Museum open 10-4 (regular admission)
| when: | February 4, 2012, 12:00-4:00pm |
| where: | Holyoke Heritage State Park |
| price: | Free admission to Carnival events (regular admission to Merry-Go-Round and Children's Museum) |
| info: | HolyokeWinterCarnival.org |
Cantabile 10th Anniversary Concert
Name that tune! The music on the program is a mixture of the sacred and secular, combining mass movements and the secular tunes they were based upon. Composers include Josquin, Ockeghem, Isaac, Palestrina and many other masters of the Renaissance. Special guests playing an array of Renaissance-style string and wind instruments will join Cantabile for a sound and texture treat.
In photo from left to right: David Olsson, James Mead, Diana Brewer, Dorie Goldman, Peter Shea, and Kayla Werlin.
| when: | Sunday, February 5 at 2:00 p.m. |
| where: | Wistariahurst Museum |
| price: | Suggested donation $15 |
| info: | www.wistariahurst.org |
Men's and Women's Basketball Doubleheader vs. Lincoln College of N.E.
Cougar Basketball Men's and Women's Doubleheader vs. Lincoln College of N.E.
| when: | Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012 |
| where: | People's Bank Gymnasium at Holyoke Community College |
| info: | http://www.hcc.edu/news/events/feb-7-doubleheader-vs-lincoln |
Basketball Doubleheader vs. Dean College
Cougar Basketball Doubleheader vs. Dean College
Women Play at 6 p.m. Followed by Men at 8 p.m.
Region 21 Div. II Opponent
| when: | Thursday, February 9, 2012 |
| where: | People's Bank Gymnasium @ HCC |
| info: | http://www.hcc.edu/news/events/feb-9-doubleheader-vs-dean |
Event spotlight
Men's and Women's Basketball Doubleheader vs. Lincoln College of N.E.
Cougar Basketball Men's and Women's Doubleheader vs. Lincoln College of N.E.
| when: | Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012 |
| where: | People's Bank Gymnasium at Holyoke Community College |
| info: | http://www.hcc.edu/news/events/feb-7-doubleheader-vs-lincoln |
Partners
- Brennan's Place
- Children’s Museum at Holyoke
- City of Holyoke
- Enchanted Circle Theater
- Friends of Pulaski Park
- Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Holyoke YMCA
- Holyoke Blue Sox
- Holyoke Canoe Club
- Holyoke Civic Symphony
- Holyoke Community College
- Holyoke Creative Arts Center
- Holyoke Cultural Council
- Holyoke Heritage State Park
- Holyoke League of Arts & Crafts
- Holyoke Parks and Recreation
- Holyoke Public Library History Room & Archive
- Holyoke Saint Patrick's Parade and Road Race
- Massachusetts Academy of Ballet
- MIFA- Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts & Victory Theatre
- Open Square & Mill 1 at Open Square
- The Canal Gallery
- The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round
- The Trustees of Reservations
- The United Congregational Church of Holyoke
- Volleyball Hall Of Fame
- Wistariahurst Museum
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Funded in part by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Business and Technology/Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.
This project was made possible by a grant administered by the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau.











