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SUMMARY:Memes\, Screams\, and Dreams Gallery Show
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to present the first art gallery exhibit to take place at our new space! Curated by Holyoke-based father daughter team Billy and Sierra Myers\, Memes\, Screams and Dreams presents a vivid showcase as interpreted by a diverse group of artists. \nDrawing from the realms of popular culture fusion\, inner turmoil and the surreal\, this exhibition explores the deeply connected ways we process the world around us. \nThe memes evoke the digital feudalism of our age with images charged with irony\, humor and cultural commentary. \nThe screams express raw emotions and urgency to resistance\, seizing moments of personal or collective tension. \nThe dreams lead us into the subconscious where fantasy\, memory and imagination intersect. Together\, the works reflect a culture in flux. Anxiety\, fascination\, and critique of the contemporaneous times we live in. Viewers are invited to consider how art can both mirror and shape our lives.  Participating artists to include: \n\nChristina White\nTim Champoux\nPete Dellert\nBilly Myers\nCharlie Gould\nRichard Bulda\nJulian Halpern\nDon Wilhelm\nLarry Daniels\nDavid Fadden  Lee Moonan\nGabriela Sepulveda\n\nClosing event open to the public on\nSaturday\, December 6\, 2026\n12-3pm\n144 High Street Holyoke MA 01040
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/memes-screams-and-dreams-gallery-show/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Paper City Clothing Company\, 144 High Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Full Plates\, Full Hearts Food Drive at Girls Inc. of the Valley!
DESCRIPTION:Full Plates\, Full Hearts Food Drive (Nov 10–21)\nJoin Girls Inc. of the Valley in supporting Kate’s Kitchen by donating non-perishable foods now through November 21. Most-needed items include cereals\, mac & cheese\, canned soups/stews\, baking mixes\, condiments\, and Chef Boyardee/Hamburger Helper. \nDrop off donations at 480 Hampden St.\, Holyoke and help us fill plates — and hearts — this holiday season.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/full-plates-full-hearts-food-drive-at-girls-inc-of-the-valley/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Girls Inc. of the Valley\, 480 Hampden Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:Inked in Symbolism: a presentation with Donnabelle Casis
DESCRIPTION:Wistariahurst Museum is excited to announce an upcoming presentation with Donnabelle Casis\, corresponding with the museum’s Current exhibit: Identity in Ink: The Art of Tattooing. This talk will dive into the history of Filipino tattooing. Visitors will learn about symbolism found in common tattoos and the practice of hand-tapped tattooing. This method of tattooing is touched upon in the exhibit\, but Casis will dive deeper\, sharing her own connections to tattooing. \nInked in Symbolism will take place on November 10th\, 2025\, from 6pm-7pm. We hope to see you for this exciting talk to close out the exhibit! \nThis program is funded in part by the Holyoke Local Cultural Council\, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \nEl Museo Wistariahurst se complace en anunciar una próxima presentación con Donnabelle Casis\, en relación con la exposición actual del museo: Identidad en tinta: el arte del tatuaje. Esta charla se adentrará en la historia del tatuaje filipino. Los visitantes aprenderán sobre el simbolismo que se encuentra en los tatuajes comunes y la práctica del tatuaje a mano alzada. Este método de tatuaje se menciona en la exposición\, pero Casis profundizará en él y compartirá sus propias conexiones con el tatuaje. \n«Tatuado en simbolismo» tendrá lugar el 10 de noviembre de 2025\, de 18:00 a 19:00. ¡Esperamos verle en esta emocionante charla con la que se clausurará la exposición! \nEste programa está financiado en parte por el Consejo Cultural Local de Holyoke\, una agencia local que cuenta con el apoyo del Consejo Cultural de Massachusetts\, una agencia estatal.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/inked-in-symbolism-a-presentation-with-donnabelle-casis/
LOCATION:Wistariahurst\, 238 Cabot Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pitch at the 351
DESCRIPTION:First of all each and every Monday evening at seven is our pitch club. With prizes for first\, second\, and third its easy to come home a winner. So if your looking for fun evening and meeting new people the post is the place. Never played before\, no problem\, there are plenty of good folks who are more than happy to teach.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/pitch-at-the-351/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:American Legion Post #351\, 50 St. Kolbe Drive\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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