Join the City of Holyoke in Celebrating 150 Years!
Holyoke has a rich history and we invite you all to celebrate and follow a long for a year of events to commemorate 150 years!
The Explore Holyoke community calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city to help plan your visit. You are invited to submit your event. Events encouraged to be submitted are art openings, dance concerts, open mic events, cultural lectures. Events not allowed on the calendar are, political fundraisers, city meetings and daily specials from restaurants.
Judd’s Restaurant at Gateway City Arts is open for dinner the night of the show, make a reservation HERE!
‘From Jazz to Hip-Hop’ will highlight the late, great pianist/composer/innovator Ramsey Lewis. Ramsey Lewis’ music has inspired countless hip-hop artists including The Fugees, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, A Tribe Called Quest and many more. Join us on a celebratory musical journey that connects Jazz, Hip-Hop and the great Ramsey Lewis!
Featuring:
Michael Carabello- Keys; Musical Director
Joel Hewitt-Bass
Dwayne Keith-Drums
Ghazi Omair-MC
Keila Myles-Vocals
Assad Jackon “DJ Stealth”- DJ
After-Party Vibes featuring DJ Rec. Spinning the best o Hip-Hop and Jazzy Grooves
Sponsored by Holyoke Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council