Community Calendar

EDWARD HITCHCOCK was one of 19th-century America's most eminent scientists. He was the first American scientist to publicly embrace the theory of continental glaciation, but he is better known for his landmark research on what he called the "fossil footmarks" of the Connecticut Valley. Although he was subject to criticism and ridicule at the time, Hitchcock became recognized as the first scientist to find evidence of dinosaurs in North America. No biography had been written of him until 2021, when All the Light here Comes from Above: The Life and Legacy of Edward Hitchcock was published by retired HCC biology professor […]

Gateway City Arts presents the RACE STREET BAZAAR starting January 22, 2023! Open to the public EVERY SUNDAY, 10 AM – 2 PM in the large music hall. Our café will be open offering coffee, tea, soda, snacks and pastries for purchase. The BAZAAR will feature used clothing/items, collectibles, housewares, records, books, toys & more! VENDORS: tables cost $25/day or prepay 4 weeks for $20/week. Vendors can share a table or rent multiple tables. Vendors must remove everything they bring at the end of the day–donation options will be available at the event. For more information or to reserve a table, email hello@gatewaycityarts.com […]

Join us for a 45 minute tour of holiday decorated Wistariahurst, home of textile industrialist William Skinner and his family.   Learn about how and why the building was moved from the Skinnerville to Holyoke. This docent lead tour includes The great hall, library, gallery, leather room, dining room, butlers' pantry and breakfast room Second floor walk through to see private living spaces Family and business history and context to the community Stories of the staff who worked here Dinosaur tracks Free access to the gardens and grounds

Speaker: "Black Resistance Through Sports: Combating Discrimination & Other Social Injustices" Speaker Billy McBride serves as the Associate Athletic Director for Diversity & Inclusion, the Director of Club Sports, and a Senior Coach at Amherst College. He is the department's liaison to the Center for Community Engagement, Admission Office, Dean Office, and Human Resources Office and served as a NESCAC conference Diversity Inclusion Equity Committee Member in 2021 and as Amherst's Diversity & Inclusion representative to the NCAA in 2019. McBride specializes in how athletes can use sports to combat discrimination and other social injustices, and diversity and inclusion in higher […]

MassHire Holyoke’s Recovery Ready Workplace initiative presents Pillars of the Community Workforce, a new initiative funded by the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development’s Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant Program.  A live event to kick off this initiative will take place at the Summit View Banquet and Meeting House located at 555 Northampton Street, Holyoke, MA Friday, February 17th 1:00 to 3:00. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pillars-of-the-community-workforce-tickets-510839433497

Gateway City Arts presents the RACE STREET BAZAAR starting January 22, 2023! Open to the public EVERY SUNDAY, 10 AM – 2 PM in the large music hall. Our café will be open offering coffee, tea, soda, snacks and pastries for purchase. The BAZAAR will feature used clothing/items, collectibles, housewares, records, books, toys & more! VENDORS: tables cost $25/day or prepay 4 weeks for $20/week. Vendors can share a table or rent multiple tables. Vendors must remove everything they bring at the end of the day–donation options will be available at the event. For more information or to reserve a table, email hello@gatewaycityarts.com […]

Join us for the third annual Battle of the Bars to Support the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke! Friday, 2/24 at the Knights Of Columbus in Holyoke This event will feature one bartender from each of the Bars listed below. They will battle each other to see who can raise the most tips for donations to the Parade. The winner will be the host of our Trophy Celebration: 6:00-7:00: Slainte and Holyoke Elks 7:00-8:00: Halfway House and Griffins 8:00-9:00: Francie’s and Pic’s Pub Bartenders will be: Griffins Cafe | Brie Bissell Pics Pub | Gabby Dulude Francie’s | Josh Wielgosz […]

Shake off the winter blues and join us for a FUN and ENTERTAINING evening of Song and Dance showcasing the dancers of Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB) and the new "Broadway Brings Joy" (BBJ) musical theater training program! Proceeds benefit the Mass Academy of Ballet Educational Training Association (MABETA) scholarship program. MAB Dancers will perform Contemporary Ballet, Jazz and Can-Can! BBJ Youth will perform works from HAMILTON and BEETLEJUICE! BBJ Adults will perform a medley of songs from CABARET and CHICAGO! WHEN: Friday, Feb 24th Doors Open 6pm Show Begins at 7pm WHERE: "The Divine Theater" at Gateway City Arts […]

iHeartRadio Award winning artist Sage King was born to entertain. His roots come from Rock N’ Roll, but his songwriting has developed into a wide variety of styles. “A little about myself; I like guitars, whiskey, BBQ, and putting on a good record! I grew up in Enfield, CT and cut my teeth in nearly every bar within a 25 mile radius since I was 13 years old.” Now into his mid 20s and over 1000 shows under his belt, Sage King has found his stride and he shows no signs of slowing down. Having released 2 independent EPs, he […]

Gateway City Arts presents the RACE STREET BAZAAR starting January 22, 2023! Open to the public EVERY SUNDAY, 10 AM – 2 PM in the large music hall. Our café will be open offering coffee, tea, soda, snacks and pastries for purchase. The BAZAAR will feature used clothing/items, collectibles, housewares, records, books, toys & more! VENDORS: tables cost $25/day or prepay 4 weeks for $20/week. Vendors can share a table or rent multiple tables. Vendors must remove everything they bring at the end of the day–donation options will be available at the event. For more information or to reserve a table, email hello@gatewaycityarts.com […]

Join us for a great evening as we raise funds for our beloved parade. Featuring the band Unforgettable Fire Tickets are $20, doors open at 6:30pm Show starts at 8pm Raffles, food, cash bar Contact: Jeff Walsh – Jeffwalsh127@gmail.com – 413-530-3944

The annual Holyoke Community College Jazz Festival returns for its 24th year on March 3 with bass player Avery Sharpe joining the Amherst Jazz Orchestra and members of the HCC jazz faculty for a big band concert. The show will begin at 8 p.m. in HCC's Leslie Phillips Theater in the Fine & Performing Arts building on the main HCC campus, 303 Homestead Ave. The concert is free for HCC students, faculty and staff, and $10 for the general public. Read more about special guest Avery Sharpe: https://tinyurl.com/3e3zwuhu

Join the St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke, along with PeoplesBank in bringing the spirit of the Parade/Road Race weekend to the Dobbin at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round. Admission is: $5 per person $10 per family Unlimited MGR Rides Face Painting Hair Braiding and Green Glitter Raffle for Tartan Rocking Horse Photo Booth Food Beer/WineWe will be posting Tartan Items on our Facebook Event Page