NOVEMBER 2024NOVEMBER 2 – ALL ARE INVITED TO FOLLOW THE WOMEN’S HISTORY TRAIL TODAYNov. 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., the Ramapogue and Agawam Historical Societies present stories of influential local women from the 18th century to today at the Josiah Day House, Storrowton Village, Eastern States Expo History Museum, Thomas Smith House and Captain Charles Leonard House. Free. Info: tinyurl.com/3w6df88f NOVEMBER 3 – TODAY’S WESTERN MASS 10 TO BENEFIT GIRLS ON THE RUNOct. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. on the green at the Springfield Museums, Edwards St., downtown Springfield, sample beers from local breweries and home brewers, enjoy music and hors d’oeuvre. Members $15, non-members $25, designated drivers $10. Must be 21 years of age. Info: tinyurl.com/2tnc2y27 NOVEMBER 6 – THE T-BIRDS TAKE TO THE ICE THIS MORNING VS BRIDGEPORTNov. 6 at 10:30 a.m., the Springfield Thunderbirds face off against the Bridgeport Islanders in a special School Day daytime game! If the T-Birds win, attendees will be able to redeem their tickets for seats at the Dec. 31st game Info/reservations: tinyurl.com/2x736jzn NOVEMBER 7 – THIS FILM CAPTURES 75 YEARS OF SKIING AND SNOWBOARDINGNov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Colonial Theatre, 111 South St., Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the Berkshire Theatre Group presents “Warren Miller’s Seventy-Five,” a film featuring snowboarders like Shawn White and Jeremy Jones, skiers like Max Hitzig and Catie Zeliff and Olympic and XGames highlights by the renowned sports photographer. Tickets $20. Info: www.BerkshireTheatreGroup.org NOVEMBER 8 – A.P.E HOSTS OPENING RECEPTION FOR ‘VARIATIONS IN MONOCHROME’Nov. 8 from 5 - 8 p.m. at 126 Main St., Northampton, Massachusetts, A. P.E. Gallery hosts an opening night reception for their latest exhibition “Variations in Monochrome,” features works by 12 artists - local and from surrounding states - who limited their color palate in photos, paintings, drawings and other mediums. Info: www.apearts.org NOVEMBER 9-11 – SIX FLAGS SALUTES VETERANS WITH FREE ADMISSION DAYSNov. 9-11, Six Flags New England, 1623 Main St., Agawam, Massachusetts, salutes veterans with a daily opening military celebration, patriotic decorations and music, recruitment booths and more. Free admission to active and retired military, discounts for friends and family members. Info: tinyurl.com/jxdaw25k NOVEMBER 15 – ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO SEE THE MUM SHOW!Nov. 15 at the Botanical Garden at Smith College, 122 Green St., Northampton, Massachusetts. The annual Chrysanthemum show will be on display for two more days only- it closes Nov. 17! Open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Nov. 15. Donation is $5. Info: https://tinyurl.com/2xxtyx9k NOVEMBER 16 & 17 – IT’S TIME FOR THE 36TH ANNUAL OLD DEERFIELD CRAFT FAIR!Nov. 16 and 17, at the Better Living Center on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition, Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, Massachusetts. See 200 juried crafters, visit Santa, enter raffles, more! Hours: Nov. 16, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Nov. 17, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission $8, under 12 free, plus parking. Info: tinyurl.com/ynbrbra9 NOVEMBER 22 – OPENING NIGHT FOR ‘NIGHT WOOD’ AT THE MOUNT IN LENOXNov. 22 at 5 p.m.,this walk-through show of lights and music opens at Edith Wharton’s home in Lenox, Massachusetts. Event is outdoors. Strollers not permitted. Night Woods Cafe open. Buy tickets online: $27 adults, $12 ages 13-18, under 12 free. Tickets: tinyurl.com/bdzzub73 NOVEMBER 24 – GO ‘OLD SCHOOL’ WITH THE YOUNG @HEART CHORUS TONIGHT ONLY!Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. at the Academy of Music, 274 Main St., Northampton, Massachusetts, some of the oldest Y@H members (ages 91to 102!) will mix it up with younger members as they bring a mix of generations and genres - from the Kinks to Janis Joplin, the Cramps to Mavis Staples - to the stage for one performance only! Tickets $20-$50. Tickets: tinyurl.com/2csx2rvv NOVEMBER 27 – IT’S $6 ROLLBACK NIGHT AT BRIGHT NIGHTS IN FOREST PARK!Nov. 27 from 5 -9 p.m., every car pays just $6- the original 1995 ticket price! - to enter this iconic holiday lighting display at Forest Park in Springfield, Massachusetts. Tickets must be purchased in advance online to get this special price. Discounts and coupons not accepted for this date. Info/tickets: www.brightnights.org NOVEMBER 31 – MCCRAY’S FARM HOLIDAY LIGHT STROLL OPENS THIS EVENINGNov. 29 beginning at 5 p.m., over4,000 hand-strung bulbs illuminate an enchanting walk through this all-outdoor venue, 55 Alvord St., South Hadley, Massachusetts. Wear appropriate footwear. Tickets online only. Pre-order adult tickets at $15, price is $18 starting opening night. Info/tickets: tinyurl.com/bdkckd44 6 things... you need to know1. LEVEL UP YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS ONLINERoad Scholar, the Boston-based nonprofit know for its immersive adventures for elders, is offering two sessions of advanced digital photography that can be taken from home, as it is completely online! Seminar offered Nov. 4 to 7, 2024, or April 14 to17, 2025. Cost is $399 per person. Info/register: tinyurl.com/yc8hfcy7 2. FLORIDA KEYS PODCASTS LAUNCHES SEASON 2Explore the sunny climes without leaving your armchair with this popular travel podcast! Subjects explored in this six-part series include sustainability; hidden Florida Keys; culture of literature, history and art; culinary heritage; Blue Star diving; and Blue Star fishing and snorkeling. Available on Apple Podcasts and at fla-keys.com/podcast . Info: " target="_blank"> tinyurl.com/msep3p79 3. POSEIDON ADVENTURES VOTED BEST POLAR EXPEDITIONS FOR THIRD YEAR RUNNINGWinner of the Best Polar Expedition Cruise Line from the prestigious International Travel Awards for 2024, Poseidon Adventures excels at providing exclusive expedition cruises to the Arctic and Antarctica that include discovering wildlife, visiting remote research stations, participating in citizen-science projects, witnessing the northern lights and engaging in active adventures such as camping in Antarctica and kayaking amid icebergs. All events are led by professionals with expertise in marine biology, glaciology, polar history and other expedition-relevant fields. Check the website for the 2025 Arctic and Antarctic sailings and specials. Info: poseidonexpeditions.com 4. CAREGIVING COMFORT’ OFFERS WEEKLY TEXT CHAT FOR CAREGIVERS TO CONNECTThe website Caregiver Reflections is hosted by Denise Brown, founder of the original CareGiving.com website, which pioneered online support groups, chats and blogs by caregivers. Brown now offers personal insights from her more than two decades caring for her own family members and 30 years running a caregiving company on the site, plus hosts weekly text chats where caregivers can connect Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Central time. Info: " target="_blank"> tinyurl.com/bdejn82k 5. STANLEY TUCCI PENS NEW REFLECTION ON FOOD, LIFE IN ‘WHAT I ATE IN ONE YEAR’You may know Stanely Tucci from his work in film, his Emmy Award-winning series “Searching for Italy (seson three is coming on NatGO), his first memoir, two cookbooks or his viral cocktail mixing on social media during the COVID-19 lockdown. But in his second memoir - “What I Ate In A Year (and Other Thoughts) Tucci invites us into his life through work, food, family and more over the course of a year. It’s also a travel guide or sorts, reflecting places he visited in 2023. Available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, other bookstores. Info: " target="_blank"> tinyurl.com/5n799tup 6. NEED TO DESTRESS? SIX-WEEK COURSE CAN HELP Sponsored by Jewish Family Services, the six-week “Building Resilience” course takes place completely online, from the comfort of your home! Taught by mindfulness educator and trauma Informed coach Reina Goldberg, the class meets on Zoom Wednesdays, 11 to 11:45 a.m. beginning Nov. 6. Free, but registration required. Info/register: jfswm.org/workshops or 413-737-2601  | ||||||
