Community Calendar

Celebrate Women’s History Month by viewing the Nature/Nurture Art Exhibit at Wistariahurst Museum in March! Artists identifying as female or nonbinary were asked how they viewed the theme of nature versus nurture. This debate centers around our genes and surroundings, with both factors playing a role in mental and physical well-being while shaping personalities. This exhibition showcases a variety of viewpoints on the complex interplay between nature and nurture. Some artworks delve into the powerful impact of genetics, examining how inherited traits and biological tendencies can shape a person’s path. Others highlight the nurturing side, underscoring the importance of upbringing, […]

MIFA Victory Theatre is excited to offer a chance to win a pair of Silver Premium Tickets to see Global recording artist and 3x GRAMMY winner Bad Bunny - Most Wanted Tour, at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 8:00 PM (ET). Valued at $1,320.05. RAFFLE OPEN UNTIL APRIL 12, 2024 AT 11:59 PM. Winner Drawing will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024. “Expected to be one of the most sought-after concert events of the year.”  - wwww.xlcenter.com ALL RAFFLE TICKET PROCEEDS BENEFIT MIFA VICTORY THEATRE  Must be 18+ years of Age or older to […]

Making changes to a meal plan can oftentimes feel overwhelming. In this class we will talk about how meal planning can make or break your ability to lead a more nourishing life with food. The concepts discussed will be suitable for those with many different health concerns and also those who just want to get more comfortable in the kitchen.   There will be a One-hour education session and Q&A with instructor and registered dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, in addition to a Two-hour hands-on cooking activity in which you will prepare and take home 4-5 recipes that align with the educational […]

Drop into Wistariahurst Museum this spring to enjoy Yours, Isabella, the dramatic reading of a new play about museum founder Isabella Stewart Gardner written by Ulrika Brand. To be performed by professional actors and UMass Amherst theater students, Yours, Isabella focuses on the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner from 1887 to 1903, beginning when she commissioned her portrait by John Singer Sargent and made her first major art purchases. The play also explores Gardner’s relationship with art advisor Bernard Berenson, showcasing their friendship and Berenson’s self-invention. In an era when women were expected to focus on domestic roles, Gardner defied […]

Come join us for a fun Spring BBQ by the Connecticut River--visit the boathouse, take a tour & learn about our Spring youth rowing programs (free for Holyoke residents)! On Friday April 5, 2024, starting at 5:00 PM, we will be opening our doors to anyone interested in learning more about high school and middle school youth rowing programs and other upcoming ways to get on the water. Located at 25 Jones Ferry Rd, our boathouse is conveniently located along the Connecticut River in Holyoke with plenty of parking . Whether you're just curious or are an experienced rower, this is a chance […]

Join us for this FREE event that supports, honors, and strengthens our community.  Come dressed as you are for a sneakER peek (sneakers welcome) of the Y as we kick off our Annual Campaign! Food from various restaurants and a cash bar.  

Drop into Wistariahurst Museum this spring to enjoy Yours, Isabella, the dramatic reading of a new play about museum founder Isabella Stewart Gardner written by Ulrika Brand. To be performed by professional actors and UMass Amherst theater students, Yours, Isabella focuses on the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner from 1887 to 1903, beginning when she commissioned her portrait by John Singer Sargent and made her first major art purchases. The play also explores Gardner’s relationship with art advisor Bernard Berenson, showcasing their friendship and Berenson’s self-invention. In an era when women were expected to focus on domestic roles, Gardner defied norms by turning her […]