APR. 2024APR. 1 – KIDS CAN VISIT OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE FREE ALL MONTH LONG!April 1, and Wednesday - Sunday through April 28, children 17 years of age and younger can visit Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Way, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, free with a paid adult admission. One child per adult. Village hours are 9:30 am.- 5 p.m. Adult tickets $30; save $3 when purchasing tickets online! Tickets: osv.org/event/kids-free-march-april APR. 3 – PREVIEW READING OF “YOURS, ISABELLA”AT WISTARIHURST TODAYApril 3 at 3 p.m. at the Wistarihurst, 238 Cabot St., Holyoke, Massachusetts, area seniors are invited to open rehearsal of the dramatic reading of the new play, “Yours Isabella” about the life of Boston art museum founder Isabella Stewart Gardner. Reservations encouraged; drop-ins wel- come if space available. Tickets: tinyurl.com/v6cs6hnh APR. 5 – “EDWIN DROOD” OPENS AT THE GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSEApril 5 at 8 p.m. at the Goodspeed Opera House, 6 Main St., East Haddam, Connecticut, the curtain comes up on “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” Based on an unfinished Charles Dickens novel, the Victorian musical whodunit has the audience guessing who the murderer truly is. Performances Wed.- Sun. through June 2. Tickets start at $30. Tickets: 860-873-8668; goodspeed.org APR. 8 – SEE THE SOLAR ECLIPSE AT THE SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS TODAY!April 8 from 2:30- 4 p.m. at the Springfield Museums, Edwards Street, downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, view the last Great American solar eclipse— a partial event in our area only visible with special glasses or a fitted telescope — safely, with the help of museum staff and members of the Stars Club. Free and open to the public. info: springfieldmuseums.org/program/solar-eclipse-day APR. 11 – BREYER ‘READS’ THE CONSTITUTION’ AT THE SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC FORUMApril 11 at 6 p.m. at Springfield’s Symphony Hall, 34 Court St., Springfield, Massachusetts, retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will discuss why he chose pragmatism not textualism as the way to interpret the Constitution in his new book, and why he questions the 2022 Dobbs and Bruen decisions. Free and open to the public. info: href="https://springfieldpublicforum.org/events " target="_blank"> springfieldpublicforum.org/events APR. 12 – CATCH THE LIVE PERFORMANCE AT A.P.E. DURING ARTS NIGHT OUTApril 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. at A.P.E. Gallery, 126 Main St., Northampton, Massachusetts, Fumi Tomata will give a live performance to accompany the exhibit “The Elephant Vanishes: Full Circle” a visual interpretation of the short stories of Haruki Murakami. Performance is part of Northampton’s Arts Night Out. info: apearts.org APR. 16 – LAST DAY TO VIEW ‘NATURE/NUTURE’ ART EXHIBIT AT THE WISTARIAHURSTApril 16 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m is the last opportunity to view “Nature/Nuture,” the exhibit celebrating the work of woman and nonbinary artists in celebration of Women’s History Month. The Wistariahurst is located at 238 Cabot St., Holyoke, Massachusetts. info: Wistariahurst.org APR. 18 – SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER PLAYERS PERFORM AT THE ATHENAEUM TODAYApril 18 at 7 p.m. at the Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St., Westfield, Massachusetts, the Springfield Chamber Players String Quartet will perform seldom-heard works by Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Elgar, and a string quartet arrangement of Benjamin Britten’s Simple Symphony, Op.4. Tickets are $25, available at the circulation desk or online. info/tickets: www.westath.org APR. 19-21 – THIS WEEKEND, THE BETTER LIVING CENTER GOES TO THE DOGSApril 19 to 21, The Better Living Center at the Eastern State Exposition Grounds, Memorial Avenue, West Springfield Massachusetts, plays host to the all-breeds New England Classic Dog Shows. Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission, though there may be a charge for parking. info: easternstatesexposition.com/events APR. 20 – THE ‘CARDBOARD CLASSIC’ RETURNS TO BERKSHIRE EAST TODAY!April 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, 1 Armory St., Springfield, Massachusetts, will present a look at firearms from the museum’s collection that represent gun technology of different time periods, including blank firing demonstrations of select weapons. Inclement weather cancels; call to confirm demonstrations. info: 413 734-8551 APR. 24 – FIND YOUR ZEN - TAI CHI LESSONS AT WESTFIELD’S ATHENAEUM TODAY!April 24 at 3 p.m. in the Lang Auditorium of the Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St., Westfield, Massachusetts. This group follows the Tai Chi method of Dr. Paul Lamb. Beginner lessons from 3-3:30 p.m., from 3:30-4:30 the group of “regulars” and beginners practice together. Free, open to the public info: westath.libcal.com/event/11697256 APR. 27-28 – ALL ABOARD! LARGE SCALE MODEL TRAINS PULL INTO BIG E GROUNDS!April 27 and 28, the Amherst Railway Society presents the Northeast Large Scale Train Show in the Young Building on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition, Memorial Drive, West Springfield, Massachusetts. From models to train travel info, if you love trains, this is your show! info: tinyurl.com/5d2y4j46 6 things... you need to know1. THIS BOOKLET HELPS YOU GET EVERYTHING IN ORDER...The Northampton Neighbors group has prepared a booklet to help people organize their personal information - who your doctor and lawyer are, what important documents you have and where they are, how to find financial and insurance info, and more. Brainchild of the group’s former board president, “Preparing for the Future, a Practical Guide” is a downloadable document each person can fill out and store in a safe place. Download: tinyurl.com/mr3syjk8 2. ‘LIFE-CHANGING’ SHOES FOR ARTHRITIS SUFFERERSAccording to Janey Adams, National Geographic’s director of digital engagement, when she discovered Sketcher’s hands-free slip-in shoes, she “was in the midst of a rheumatoid arthritis flare-up centered on my hands, wrists, and feet” and couldn’t do simple tasks, including putting on shoes. That putting on these shoes was literally hands-free was “life changing,”she said. Available in styles for men and women. info: skechers.com/technologies/comfort-technologies/slip-ins 3. ROCKWELL MUSEUM OFFERS VIRTUAL TOUR OF NEW ‘IMAGINING FREEDOM’ EXHIBITOrganized by the Norman Rockwell Museum, “Imagining Freedom is a virtual exhibition that explores the history and enduring legacy of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s concept of the Four Freedoms , presented in 1941 as the country was confronting the rise of fascism and World War II” and highlighting the role played by Norman Rockwell and other American artists in communicating and advancing these universal values to the American people. There is a $5 charge, giving purchasers unlimited access to the exhibit, which can be viewed on a computer, mobile phone or virtual reality headset. Info: nrm.org/2024/02/virtual-exhibition-imagining-freedom 4. WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA ADDS 20 NEW PROGRAMS FOR VETS, MILITARY FAMILIESWreaths Across America, the internet radio resource for veterans and their families, is adding a slate of new programming this spring! From 1 Mile 1 Veteran with Danny Mayberry and the Bulletproof Podcast with Ace to PHIner Life Show from the Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc., to Modern MilSpouse, a production of Wreaths Across America Radio in partnership with Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) that features Military Spouses of the Year as hosts. Check out the new show lineup and follow Wreaths Across America online! info: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio 5. WICKED LOCAL CSA WILL DELIVER FRESH, LOCAL PRODUCE, MEATS, TO YOUR HOME!Mycoterra Farm of Deerfield, Massachusetts, and Mass Food Delivery are offering a “Wicked Local CSA” running from May to October, with a goal of connecting people with fresh, local food. Subscribers will receive a box with seasonal produce, proteins, and pantry items from sustainable farms and producers in Massachusetts and the northeast. The CSA offers options for meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans, catering to many dietary needs. Subscribers can opt for weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly deliveries. Pricing and subscription info is available on the website. Info www.massfooddelivery.com/wicked-local-csa 6. PLANNING A MOVE? THIS SERVICE IS FOR SENIORSColdwell Banker, a nationwide realty company, has designed a platform that provides the services senior need when moving to a smaller home, an assisted living facility, or even if they are planning to age in place. Specialized realtors can help coordinate a regular move for the senior, or if they are planning on aging in place, help locate property managers, home health aids, reverse mortgages and more. Info: seniormovehelp.com seniormovehelp.com  |
