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SUMMARY:"Pictorally Speaking" a photography exhibit at Wistariahurst Museum by Charles Abel
DESCRIPTION:Chuck Abel Presents: Pictorally Speaking: Modern Holyoke Photographed Through a 125-Year-Old Lens \nPhotographer Charles Abel is bringing an exhibit to Wistariahurst Museum’s Gallery that shows visitors a view of Holyoke they’ve never seen before. Pictorally Speaking features cameras from Wistariahurst’s archive alongside photos Abel has taken of Holyoke. Abel captures views of modern-day Holyoke from a historical perspective- literally. \nAbout his process\, Abel says\, “I saw the 5×7 field camera\, and I knew that was the one. After cleaning the camera and testing it for light-leaks\, I made a few sample images to get a feel for the camera…In the end\, this series of photographs is a combination of modern documentary images taken in \nthe Pictorialist style with a 100-year-old camera and 125-year-old lens.” \nMuseum Director Megan Seiler looks forward to this exhibit\, saying\, “We get to look at the present through the past’s lens.” \nWistariahurst welcomes visitors to the opening reception of Pictorally Speaking on August 3rd\, 2026\, from 4:30-6:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be on view through September 8th\,  2026\, during open gallery hours\, Mondays\, 10:00 am-2:00 pm\, and Tuesdays\, 4:30-6:30 pm. \nAbout the Artist: \nCharles (Chuck) Abel is currently working as a Librarian at the Chicopee Public Library. \nHe also teaches a Photographic Archives class for Simmons University as an Adjunct \nProfessor. He plans to continue to photograph\, as he has done for the past 35 years\, Holyoke and the \nPioneer Valley. \nAbel also worked as a newspaper photographer for 25 years\, starting at the Holyoke Transcript and then the Springfield Newspapers. He was the Photo Editor for the Daily Hampshire Gazette for 10 years. Abel has an MFA in Photography from the University of Hartford and a Masters of Library and Information Science from Simmons University. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Holyoke Local Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/pictorally-speaking-a-photography-exhibit-at-wistariahurst-museum-by-charles-abel/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:Wistariahurst\, 238 Cabot Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monday Nights at Beyond Armour Yard
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monday evenings from 5:30–8:30 PM at Beyond Armour Yard — Holyoke’s outdoor space for food\, music\, and community\, set among the artist-painted shipping containers created by Beyond Walls in the heart of the city. \nOn the menu\nDinner from Thai Place and Chappy’s MCE\nSweets by Tempest Temptations\nAdult beverages from Nueva Esperanza / Partners \nGood food\, cold drinks\, great music\, and our community all in one spot. \n2026 Season Dates\nJune 8\, 15\, 22 & 29\nJuly 27\nAugust 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 & 31\nSeptember 14\, 21 & 28\nOctober 5 & 12 \nLocation: 164 Race Street\, Holyoke\, MA 01040 \nCreated by Beyond Walls — Lynn\, MA
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/monday-nights-at-beyond-armour-yard/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T140401Z
CREATED:20260505T131209Z
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SUMMARY:Summit 1202 Youth Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Get the kids outside this summer with Summit 1202’s Youth Outdoors Summer Camp in partnership with Holyoke parks & Recreation! This eight-week program offers a variety of outdoor activities and weekly themes designed for adventure\, skill-building\, and fun. Summit 1202’s Youth Outdoors Summer Camp runs from June 29th to August 21st\, 2026\, at Community Field in Holyoke\, MA. Open to boys and girls ages 8–13\, this Monday–Friday camp operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and features weekly themes including Nature Basics\, Hiking\, Survival Skills\, Team Building\, Outdoor Fitness\, Environmental Awareness\, Adventure Week\, and Camp Olympics. Tuition is $195 per week for Holyoke residents and $225 for non-residents. To learn more or register\, visit https://www.summit1202.com/. \n¡Saca a los niños afuera este verano con el campamento de verano Summit 1202 Youth Outdoors\, en colaboración con Holyoke Parks & Recreation! Este programa de ocho semanas ofrece un montón de actividades al aire libre y temas semanales diseñados para la aventura\, el desarrollo de destrezas y mucha diversión. El campamento se llevará a cabo del 29 de junio al 21 de agosto de 2026\, en el Community Field en Holyoke\, MA. Está abierto para niños y niñas de 8 a 13 años\, en un horario de lunes a viernes\, de 9:00 AM a 3:00 PM. Los temas por semana incluyen: Conceptos Básicos de la Naturaleza\, Caminatas y Exploración\, Destrezas de Supervivencia\, Trabajo en Equipo\, Fitness al Aire Libre\, Conciencia Ambiental\, Semana de Aventura y las Olimpíadas del Campamento. El costo es de $195 semanales para residentes de Holyoke y $225 para no residentes. Para más información o para registrarte\, visita https://www.summit1202.com/.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/summit-1202-youth-outdoors/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:MA
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T183000
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SUMMARY:"Pictorally Speaking" a photography exhibit at Wistariahurst Museum by Charles Abel
DESCRIPTION:Chuck Abel Presents: Pictorally Speaking: Modern Holyoke Photographed Through a 125-Year-Old Lens \nPhotographer Charles Abel is bringing an exhibit to Wistariahurst Museum’s Gallery that shows visitors a view of Holyoke they’ve never seen before. Pictorally Speaking features cameras from Wistariahurst’s archive alongside photos Abel has taken of Holyoke. Abel captures views of modern-day Holyoke from a historical perspective- literally. \nAbout his process\, Abel says\, “I saw the 5×7 field camera\, and I knew that was the one. After cleaning the camera and testing it for light-leaks\, I made a few sample images to get a feel for the camera…In the end\, this series of photographs is a combination of modern documentary images taken in \nthe Pictorialist style with a 100-year-old camera and 125-year-old lens.” \nMuseum Director Megan Seiler looks forward to this exhibit\, saying\, “We get to look at the present through the past’s lens.” \nWistariahurst welcomes visitors to the opening reception of Pictorally Speaking on August 3rd\, 2026\, from 4:30-6:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be on view through September 8th\,  2026\, during open gallery hours\, Mondays\, 10:00 am-2:00 pm\, and Tuesdays\, 4:30-6:30 pm. \nAbout the Artist: \nCharles (Chuck) Abel is currently working as a Librarian at the Chicopee Public Library. \nHe also teaches a Photographic Archives class for Simmons University as an Adjunct \nProfessor. He plans to continue to photograph\, as he has done for the past 35 years\, Holyoke and the \nPioneer Valley. \nAbel also worked as a newspaper photographer for 25 years\, starting at the Holyoke Transcript and then the Springfield Newspapers. He was the Photo Editor for the Daily Hampshire Gazette for 10 years. Abel has an MFA in Photography from the University of Hartford and a Masters of Library and Information Science from Simmons University. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Holyoke Local Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/pictorally-speaking-a-photography-exhibit-at-wistariahurst-museum-by-charles-abel/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Wistariahurst\, 238 Cabot Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T203000
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SUMMARY:Musical Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Musical Bingo at Donovan’s Irish Pub.  Four rounds\, a gift certificate awarded each round
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/musical-bingo/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Donovan’s Irish Pub\, 80 Jarvis Avenue\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T140401Z
CREATED:20260505T131209Z
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SUMMARY:Summit 1202 Youth Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Get the kids outside this summer with Summit 1202’s Youth Outdoors Summer Camp in partnership with Holyoke parks & Recreation! This eight-week program offers a variety of outdoor activities and weekly themes designed for adventure\, skill-building\, and fun. Summit 1202’s Youth Outdoors Summer Camp runs from June 29th to August 21st\, 2026\, at Community Field in Holyoke\, MA. Open to boys and girls ages 8–13\, this Monday–Friday camp operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and features weekly themes including Nature Basics\, Hiking\, Survival Skills\, Team Building\, Outdoor Fitness\, Environmental Awareness\, Adventure Week\, and Camp Olympics. Tuition is $195 per week for Holyoke residents and $225 for non-residents. To learn more or register\, visit https://www.summit1202.com/. \n¡Saca a los niños afuera este verano con el campamento de verano Summit 1202 Youth Outdoors\, en colaboración con Holyoke Parks & Recreation! Este programa de ocho semanas ofrece un montón de actividades al aire libre y temas semanales diseñados para la aventura\, el desarrollo de destrezas y mucha diversión. El campamento se llevará a cabo del 29 de junio al 21 de agosto de 2026\, en el Community Field en Holyoke\, MA. Está abierto para niños y niñas de 8 a 13 años\, en un horario de lunes a viernes\, de 9:00 AM a 3:00 PM. Los temas por semana incluyen: Conceptos Básicos de la Naturaleza\, Caminatas y Exploración\, Destrezas de Supervivencia\, Trabajo en Equipo\, Fitness al Aire Libre\, Conciencia Ambiental\, Semana de Aventura y las Olimpíadas del Campamento. El costo es de $195 semanales para residentes de Holyoke y $225 para no residentes. Para más información o para registrarte\, visita https://www.summit1202.com/.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/summit-1202-youth-outdoors/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T183000
DTSTAMP:20260708T141433Z
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SUMMARY:Music for Healing | Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Music for Healing is a free exhibition of visual\, sound\, and performance art by interdisciplinary artist Angelica Olstad. At its center is Transmission (2025)\, a video work in which Olstad performs her original score at the piano while wearing an EEG machine\, making her brainwave activity visible in real time. A classically trained pianist\, Olstad collaborated with neuroscientists to better understand how music and movement can help regulate the nervous system and support healing and wellbeing in our minds and bodies. The installation includes original scores\, drawings\, and an interactive wall where visitors contribute their own reflections on healing. \nNo art or science background required. All are invited into the exhibit to sit\, listen\, move\, or simply rest. \nFree public programming runs throughout the exhibition\, including an opening reception with live performance (Friday\, July 17\, 6–9pm)\, a walking community sound bath\, a piano masterclass and listening session with the artist\, and a closing reception with an embodied movement workshop. \nVisit papercityclothingcompany.com for gallery hours and program details. \nOn view: July 17 – August 27 \nPaper City Clothing Company | 144 High St\, Holyoke\, MA 01040 \nFree & open to all \nVisit Paper City Clothing Company for gallery hours.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/music-for-healing-exhibition/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Paper City Clothing Company\, 144 High Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260806T145035Z
CREATED:20260806T143703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T145035Z
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SUMMARY:Music for Healing Piano Master Class & Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate piano masterclass led by artist Angelica Olstad\, presented in partnership with Community Music School of Springfield. Select students will bring their own pieces to work through with Olstad in a live\, open setting; the session is open to anyone who wants to pull up a chair and listen. \nWhether you play the piano or love listening to live music\, this is a rare chance to witness the teaching process up close and hear what happens when an artist and a student work through a piece together. \nThe listening session is open to everyone!
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/music-for-healing-piano-master-class-listening-session/
LOCATION:Paper City Clothing Company\, 144 High Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T140401Z
CREATED:20260505T131209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T140401Z
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SUMMARY:Summit 1202 Youth Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Get the kids outside this summer with Summit 1202’s Youth Outdoors Summer Camp in partnership with Holyoke parks & Recreation! This eight-week program offers a variety of outdoor activities and weekly themes designed for adventure\, skill-building\, and fun. Summit 1202’s Youth Outdoors Summer Camp runs from June 29th to August 21st\, 2026\, at Community Field in Holyoke\, MA. Open to boys and girls ages 8–13\, this Monday–Friday camp operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and features weekly themes including Nature Basics\, Hiking\, Survival Skills\, Team Building\, Outdoor Fitness\, Environmental Awareness\, Adventure Week\, and Camp Olympics. Tuition is $195 per week for Holyoke residents and $225 for non-residents. To learn more or register\, visit https://www.summit1202.com/. \n¡Saca a los niños afuera este verano con el campamento de verano Summit 1202 Youth Outdoors\, en colaboración con Holyoke Parks & Recreation! Este programa de ocho semanas ofrece un montón de actividades al aire libre y temas semanales diseñados para la aventura\, el desarrollo de destrezas y mucha diversión. El campamento se llevará a cabo del 29 de junio al 21 de agosto de 2026\, en el Community Field en Holyoke\, MA. Está abierto para niños y niñas de 8 a 13 años\, en un horario de lunes a viernes\, de 9:00 AM a 3:00 PM. Los temas por semana incluyen: Conceptos Básicos de la Naturaleza\, Caminatas y Exploración\, Destrezas de Supervivencia\, Trabajo en Equipo\, Fitness al Aire Libre\, Conciencia Ambiental\, Semana de Aventura y las Olimpíadas del Campamento. El costo es de $195 semanales para residentes de Holyoke y $225 para no residentes. Para más información o para registrarte\, visita https://www.summit1202.com/.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/summit-1202-youth-outdoors/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260708T141433Z
CREATED:20260708T114502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T141433Z
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SUMMARY:Music for Healing | Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Music for Healing is a free exhibition of visual\, sound\, and performance art by interdisciplinary artist Angelica Olstad. At its center is Transmission (2025)\, a video work in which Olstad performs her original score at the piano while wearing an EEG machine\, making her brainwave activity visible in real time. A classically trained pianist\, Olstad collaborated with neuroscientists to better understand how music and movement can help regulate the nervous system and support healing and wellbeing in our minds and bodies. The installation includes original scores\, drawings\, and an interactive wall where visitors contribute their own reflections on healing. \nNo art or science background required. All are invited into the exhibit to sit\, listen\, move\, or simply rest. \nFree public programming runs throughout the exhibition\, including an opening reception with live performance (Friday\, July 17\, 6–9pm)\, a walking community sound bath\, a piano masterclass and listening session with the artist\, and a closing reception with an embodied movement workshop. \nVisit papercityclothingcompany.com for gallery hours and program details. \nOn view: July 17 – August 27 \nPaper City Clothing Company | 144 High St\, Holyoke\, MA 01040 \nFree & open to all \nVisit Paper City Clothing Company for gallery hours.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/music-for-healing-exhibition/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Paper City Clothing Company\, 144 High Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T132005Z
CREATED:20260724T113639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T132005Z
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SUMMARY:Music for Healing | Closing Reception & Embodied Movement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate the closing of Music for Healing with an evening of movement\, community\, and celebration. The night begins with a drop-in embodied movement workshop led by artist Angelica Olstad\, drawing on the same blend of chi gong\, tai chi\, and yoga that animates her practice.  This gentle\, guided session uses music and movement to help you feel more at home and at ease in your own body. Afterward\, stay for a closing reception to mark the end of Music for Healing.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/music-for-healing-closing-reception-embodied-movement-workshop/
LOCATION:Paper City Clothing Company\, 144 High Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T235900
DTSTAMP:20260414T191545Z
CREATED:20260413T172226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T191545Z
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SUMMARY:No Frills Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:No frills.  No judgements.  You do you. \nJoin us every Thursday at 8pm for music\, laughter\, and some unforgettable performaces! Everyone is welcome. Todos son bienvenidos! \nKitchen is open from 5pm to 10pm.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/no-frills-karaoke-2/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Fame Lounge/Eatery\, 386 Dwight St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T140401Z
CREATED:20260505T131209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T140401Z
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SUMMARY:Summit 1202 Youth Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Get the kids outside this summer with Summit 1202’s Youth Outdoors Summer Camp in partnership with Holyoke parks & Recreation! This eight-week program offers a variety of outdoor activities and weekly themes designed for adventure\, skill-building\, and fun. Summit 1202’s Youth Outdoors Summer Camp runs from June 29th to August 21st\, 2026\, at Community Field in Holyoke\, MA. Open to boys and girls ages 8–13\, this Monday–Friday camp operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and features weekly themes including Nature Basics\, Hiking\, Survival Skills\, Team Building\, Outdoor Fitness\, Environmental Awareness\, Adventure Week\, and Camp Olympics. Tuition is $195 per week for Holyoke residents and $225 for non-residents. To learn more or register\, visit https://www.summit1202.com/. \n¡Saca a los niños afuera este verano con el campamento de verano Summit 1202 Youth Outdoors\, en colaboración con Holyoke Parks & Recreation! Este programa de ocho semanas ofrece un montón de actividades al aire libre y temas semanales diseñados para la aventura\, el desarrollo de destrezas y mucha diversión. El campamento se llevará a cabo del 29 de junio al 21 de agosto de 2026\, en el Community Field en Holyoke\, MA. Está abierto para niños y niñas de 8 a 13 años\, en un horario de lunes a viernes\, de 9:00 AM a 3:00 PM. Los temas por semana incluyen: Conceptos Básicos de la Naturaleza\, Caminatas y Exploración\, Destrezas de Supervivencia\, Trabajo en Equipo\, Fitness al Aire Libre\, Conciencia Ambiental\, Semana de Aventura y las Olimpíadas del Campamento. El costo es de $195 semanales para residentes de Holyoke y $225 para no residentes. Para más información o para registrarte\, visita https://www.summit1202.com/.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/summit-1202-youth-outdoors/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T123000
DTSTAMP:20260703T200300Z
CREATED:20260703T195134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T200300Z
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SUMMARY:Holyoke Revitalization Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover how a city originally designed as an industrial mill town is being reimagined. Tour inside several locations with innovative owners and developers that have – and are continuing to – put new life into old buildings.  Easy walking tour\, 1.5 -2 miles concludes at Choo Choo’s take-out at lunchtime. \nThis tour is also offered on Friday\, August 28. \nTour is free. Meet at the Visitor Center. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather but rain or snow cancels. Registration is required by calling 413-534-1723 or emailing nancy.condon@mass.gov.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/holyoke-revitalization-tour-14/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Holyoke Heritage State Park\, 221 Appleton St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T183000
DTSTAMP:20260708T141433Z
CREATED:20260708T114502Z
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SUMMARY:Music for Healing | Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Music for Healing is a free exhibition of visual\, sound\, and performance art by interdisciplinary artist Angelica Olstad. At its center is Transmission (2025)\, a video work in which Olstad performs her original score at the piano while wearing an EEG machine\, making her brainwave activity visible in real time. A classically trained pianist\, Olstad collaborated with neuroscientists to better understand how music and movement can help regulate the nervous system and support healing and wellbeing in our minds and bodies. The installation includes original scores\, drawings\, and an interactive wall where visitors contribute their own reflections on healing. \nNo art or science background required. All are invited into the exhibit to sit\, listen\, move\, or simply rest. \nFree public programming runs throughout the exhibition\, including an opening reception with live performance (Friday\, July 17\, 6–9pm)\, a walking community sound bath\, a piano masterclass and listening session with the artist\, and a closing reception with an embodied movement workshop. \nVisit papercityclothingcompany.com for gallery hours and program details. \nOn view: July 17 – August 27 \nPaper City Clothing Company | 144 High St\, Holyoke\, MA 01040 \nFree & open to all \nVisit Paper City Clothing Company for gallery hours.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/music-for-healing-exhibition/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Paper City Clothing Company\, 144 High Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Night Market at the Armour Yard\, Every Friday
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nueva Esperanza \nJoin us every Friday this summer for the Night Market at the Armour Yard in Holyoke. Each evening brings local vendors\, delicious food\, live music\, and fun for the whole family. Come support small businesses\, connect with friends and neighbors\, and enjoy a great night out in the heart of Holyoke. \nFridays\, 6:30–10:30pm \nFriday\, June 19\nFriday\, June 26\nFriday\, July 10\nFriday\, July 17\nFriday\, July 24\nFriday\, August 7\nFriday\, August 14\nFriday\, August 21\nFriday\, August 28\nFriday\, September 4\nFriday\, September 11\nFriday\, September 18\nFriday\, September 25 \nPlease note: there is no Night Market on July 3 or July 31. \nBring your family\, invite your friends\, and shop local all season long. \nVendor inquiries: Stephanie Colon\, stephanie@nuevaofholyoke.org
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/night-market-at-the-armour-yard-every-friday/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T113000
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SUMMARY:Morgan Street - A Historical Walking Tour in Holyoke
DESCRIPTION:Morgan Street – A Historical Walking Tour in Holyoke – Saturday August 29 2026 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM – park and meet near 148 Morgan Street – learn about the twin houses – funded by the Holyoke Local Cultural Council – this is a sidewalk only tour – presenter is Robert Comeau of Canal Days
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/morgan-street-a-historical-walking-tour-in-holyoke/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T140000
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SUMMARY:Skinner Servants' Room exhibit grand opening
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon of learning and activities at the opening event for the Skinner Servants’ Room \nA new permanent exhibit is opening at Wistariahurst Museum just in time for back-to-school season! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon of learning and activities at the opening event for the Skinner Servants’ Room exhibit happening August 29th from 12:00-2:00 pm. Enjoy this new\, interactive exhibit\, meet real-life Skinner servants themselves (portrayed by museum volunteers)\, and even take a photo in front of a Model T car! \nThe Skinner Servants’ Room exhibit will put guests in the servants’ shoes as they learn what life was like for working-class people living in Holyoke. While it’s easy to imagine being wealthy and living in luxury during the late 19th and early 20th centuries\, most of us would have been part of the working class\, employed by people like the Skinner family either in their factories or in their home. The Skinner Servants’ Room shows visitors what life was like for those who worked for the Skinner family. Visitors will have the chance to perform some of the servants’ tasks\, learn about their daily lives\, and even dress up for their first shift as a Skinner servant. \nDuring the opening event\, guests can pose in front of a real Model T car for photos. Thank you to Wayne Klinge for donating his car for photo opportunities during this event. Wistariahurst volunteers portraying Skinner family servants will interact with guests and guide them through the new exhibit. Thai Food Place will also have their food truck at the opening event\, serving up delicious eats for museum guests. \n  \nWistariahurst welcomes visitors to the grand opening of the Skinner Servants’ Room exhibit on August 29th from 12:00-2:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. After the opening\, this exhibit will be open by appointment or as listed on our website calendar. \n¡Se inaugura una nueva exposición permanente en el Museo Wistariahurst justo a tiempo para la vuelta a la escuela! Trae a toda la familia para disfrutar de una tarde llena de diversión\, aprendizaje y actividades en el acto de inauguración de la exposición «La habitación de los sirvientes de los Skinner»\, que ocurrirá el 29 de agosto de 12:00pm a 2pm. Disfruta de esta nueva exposición interactiva\, conoce a los propios sirvientes de los Skinner (interpretados por voluntarios del museo) e incluso hazte una foto delante de un carro Modelo T. \nLa exposición «La habitación de los sirvientes de los Skinner» permitirá a los visitantes ponerse en los zapatos de los sirvientes mientras descubren cómo era la vida de la clase trabajadora en Holyoke. Aunque es fácil imaginar cómo era ser rico y vivir rodeados de lujos a finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX\, la mayoría de nosotros habríamos formado parte de la clase trabajadora\, empleados para personas como la familia Skinner\, ya fuera en sus fábricas o en su propia casa. La «Habitación de los sirvientes de los Skinner» muestra a los visitantes cómo era la vida de los empleados de la familia Skinner. Los visitantes tendrán la oportunidad de realizar algunas de las tareas de los sirvientes\, conocer su vida cotidiana e incluso vestirse para su primer turno como sirviente de los Skinner. \nDurante el acto de inauguración\, los asistentes podrán posar para tomarse fotos delante de un auténtico carro Modelo T. Gracias a Wayne Klinge por ceder su carro para las sesiones fotográficas de este evento. Los voluntarios de Wistariahurst\, que interpretarán a los sirvientes de la familia Skinner\, interactuarán con los asistentes y les guiarán por la nueva exposición. Thai Food Place también contará con su food truck en el acto de inauguración\, donde servirán deliciosos platos a los visitantes del museo. \nWistariahurst da la bienvenida a los visitantes a la inauguración de la exposición «La habitación de los sirvientes de los Skinner» el 29 de agosto\, de 12:00pm a 2pm. Este evento es gratuito y abierto al público. Tras la inauguración\, la exposición estará abierta con cita previa o según lo indicado en el calendario de nuestro sitio web.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/skinner-servants-room-exhibit-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Wistariahurst\, 238 Cabot Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Pictorally Speaking" a photography exhibit at Wistariahurst Museum by Charles Abel
DESCRIPTION:Chuck Abel Presents: Pictorally Speaking: Modern Holyoke Photographed Through a 125-Year-Old Lens \nPhotographer Charles Abel is bringing an exhibit to Wistariahurst Museum’s Gallery that shows visitors a view of Holyoke they’ve never seen before. Pictorally Speaking features cameras from Wistariahurst’s archive alongside photos Abel has taken of Holyoke. Abel captures views of modern-day Holyoke from a historical perspective- literally. \nAbout his process\, Abel says\, “I saw the 5×7 field camera\, and I knew that was the one. After cleaning the camera and testing it for light-leaks\, I made a few sample images to get a feel for the camera…In the end\, this series of photographs is a combination of modern documentary images taken in \nthe Pictorialist style with a 100-year-old camera and 125-year-old lens.” \nMuseum Director Megan Seiler looks forward to this exhibit\, saying\, “We get to look at the present through the past’s lens.” \nWistariahurst welcomes visitors to the opening reception of Pictorally Speaking on August 3rd\, 2026\, from 4:30-6:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be on view through September 8th\,  2026\, during open gallery hours\, Mondays\, 10:00 am-2:00 pm\, and Tuesdays\, 4:30-6:30 pm. \nAbout the Artist: \nCharles (Chuck) Abel is currently working as a Librarian at the Chicopee Public Library. \nHe also teaches a Photographic Archives class for Simmons University as an Adjunct \nProfessor. He plans to continue to photograph\, as he has done for the past 35 years\, Holyoke and the \nPioneer Valley. \nAbel also worked as a newspaper photographer for 25 years\, starting at the Holyoke Transcript and then the Springfield Newspapers. He was the Photo Editor for the Daily Hampshire Gazette for 10 years. Abel has an MFA in Photography from the University of Hartford and a Masters of Library and Information Science from Simmons University. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Holyoke Local Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/pictorally-speaking-a-photography-exhibit-at-wistariahurst-museum-by-charles-abel/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:Wistariahurst\, 238 Cabot Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monday Nights at Beyond Armour Yard
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monday evenings from 5:30–8:30 PM at Beyond Armour Yard — Holyoke’s outdoor space for food\, music\, and community\, set among the artist-painted shipping containers created by Beyond Walls in the heart of the city. \nOn the menu\nDinner from Thai Place and Chappy’s MCE\nSweets by Tempest Temptations\nAdult beverages from Nueva Esperanza / Partners \nGood food\, cold drinks\, great music\, and our community all in one spot. \n2026 Season Dates\nJune 8\, 15\, 22 & 29\nJuly 27\nAugust 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 & 31\nSeptember 14\, 21 & 28\nOctober 5 & 12 \nLocation: 164 Race Street\, Holyoke\, MA 01040 \nCreated by Beyond Walls — Lynn\, MA
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/monday-nights-at-beyond-armour-yard/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:MA
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