Community Calendar

It’s hard to think of an artist in traditional Irish music more influential than Seamus Egan. From his beginnings as a teen prodigy, to his founding of Irish-American powerhouse band Solas in 1996, to his current work as one of the leading composers and interpreters of the tradition, Egan has inspired multiple generations of musicians and helped define the sound of Irish music today. In 2018, with Solas on hiatus, Egan began touring as a solo performer, bringing along friends and musical guests, and making music as Seamus Egan Project that points towards the origins of Solas in the 1990s. In […]

For adults and teens. Migrant birds are now returning from various regions in the south. Join the park interpreter to search for birds in canals, trees, ground cover and riverside. Learn of the amazing distances they travel, difficulties they face, and how climate change is affecting them. Be ready to walk around Holyoke Heritage State Park and up to Pulaski Park. Bring binoculars. A few sets are available to borrow. A spotting scope is available for participants’ use. Program is free. Meet at the Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center. Dress for the weather. Severe weather cancels. Call for more […]

Arts & Crafts fair featuring 8 additional vendors at the ARTery. Perfect chance to buy 'Gifts for mothers and others'.

Maple Street Walking Tour will walk from the circle near Mater Dolorosa to 10 blocks up Maple Street.  Learn about parks, churches, buildings, schools, and other institutions along the way. meet at the Maple Street circle at the northern end of the street

Spafford are known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints a picture in real-time each night with a musical palette known only to each other. It’s a private language comprised of both their talent as musicians as well as their formidable catalog of influences, spanning 90’s alt-rock radio hits to Steely Dan and The Crystal Method. Each Spafford show is a sonic pilgrimage, the journey of a team of musicians so in tune with each other that a single note communicates intent and purpose. Spafford is amongst the most creative and hard-traveling bands on the contemporary […]

Southern Rock at it’s finest! Come check out the show, you won’t be disappointed. New York’s Southbound Renegades (A Southern Rock Show) brings you back to the glory days of Skynard and the Allman Brothers. They say playing these songs is all about the details, these guys really hit the mark; then they turn it up a notch, drawing you in to sing along. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLwse4q8k8s

Looking for a unique and engaging way to step back in time and explore Holyoke’s fascinating history? Look no further than Wistariahurst, where our house tours offer a glimpse into the lives of the people who shaped this vibrant community. Get ready to travel back in time as you step through the doors of this stunning historic house. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you through the halls and rooms, regaling you with tales of the family who owned the house and the servants who kept it running smoothly. You’ll learn about the vibrant history of Holyoke and how the city […]

First Sunday of every month: featuring poetry, spoken word, & stories hosted by Paul Richmond! Doors are at 1:30pm, open mic starts at 2:00pm with 5-minute time slots. Featured writers start at 3:00, each have 15 minutes. Join us at Judd’s Restaurant for Sunday Brunch (10am-2pm), take a stroll through the Small Works Gallery, and come see us in The Divine Theater at 2! Donation requested $1 to $10 help support Gateway City Arts. Brunch is from 10 to 2 Poetry, Spoken Word, Stories starts at 2:00 Starting with Open Mic 5 minute slots – Feature writers; Tom Skarzynski & […]

Join us at the Holyoke Public Library as we get a chance to hear from Joshua Shanley, the author of The Connecticut River Valley Flood of 1936. In-person in the library's Community Room, or online via Zoom if you click this link below: Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/crvflood More about the book: https://www.newenglandfloods.org If you have any questions contact Michael Baron at 413-420-8106.