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Monday, March 25, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
February 29 ~ "Tight Pants" Theater Reading at Holyoke Media ~ 2024 West Springfield Arts Council Grant Recipient
February 15, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tight Pants: A Theater Thursday Reading on February 29
Silverthorne Theater Company presents the first in its 2024 Theater Thursdays Play Reading Series: Tight Pants, by Betel Arnold, directed by Pedro Eiras, on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Holyoke Media, 1 Court Plaza, Holyoke, MA.
Tight Pants is a fierce and funny play set in the Dominican Republic. It's a story inspired by the playwright’s mother's journey from the DR to America. In the play, we follow the lives of two women, Kamila and Griselda, who are friends and neighbors in the barrio. These amigas struggle to maintain their homes in a patriarchal society, but their bond proves powerful enough to change the course of their lives and affect the attitudes they hold about themselves and the men that come in and out of their lives.
The reading is offered free (donations welcome!) and open to the public. Registration is strongly encouraged due to limited seating and may be made at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tight-pants-tickets-837680112767
Following the reading, audience members are invited to engage in facilitated conversation with the playwright to help support the continuing development of the script.
This reading is made possible by the generous support of the Holyoke Cultural Council and the West Springfield Arts Council, local agencies that are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
More Information at: Silverthorne Theater Company, Office: 14 Highland Ave, Greenfield, MA 01301, https://silverthornetheater.org/
Monday, February 12, 2024
Arts Council Open Meeting ~ Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
West Springfield Public Library, Rotary Room, 2nd Floor
AGENDA:
1. Call To Order
2. Acceptance of Agenda
3. Comments From The Public
4 February 2024 Meeting with Carly Camossi
West Springfield Celebrate250
Promotion of 2024 grant funded programs
Recruitment of new Arts Council members
5. Recommended Goals for 2024 MCC/West Springfield Arts Council (WSAC)
Promote 2024 WSAC grant funded programs and events
Tony Di Giore Scholarship
Majestic Playbill
Quarterly Ads in West Springfield Record
Quarterly Ads in Reminder
Arts Council Signage
Recruit New Members
Continually Review and Evaluate 2024 Grant Funded Programs and Events
Plan for 2025 WSAC Program and/or Event
Review and Update the WSAC Grant Description for 2025 ~ Review information posted on MCC/WSAC webpage - https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/west-springfield/
6. Correspondence
7. Secretary’s Report
December 18 minutes
8. Interim Treasurer’s Report
December 2023 and January 2024 Financial Statements
9. Old Business
10. New Business
Press Releases: 2024 January - March Grant Recipients
2025 Chair Elect
11. Adjourn
Hilltown Families Suggest ~ 2024 West Springfield Arts Council Grant Recipient
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hilltown Families: Strengthening Community Connections Through Shared Resources and Events
[Western MA] — Hilltown Families, a renowned community-based education network, is proud to announce the continuation of its celebrated list of Weekly Suggested Events, generously supported in part by grants from various local Cultural Councils across western Massachusetts. This initiative underscores Hilltown Families' ongoing commitment to fostering community engagement and learning through a comprehensive array of events and resources designed for families and community members.
Founded with the vision to connect, collaborate, and create community-based education opportunities, Hilltown Families serves as a vital link between local residents and the rich cultural heritage of the Massachusetts region. By curating an extensive list of suggested events, Hilltown Families brings to the forefront the importance of community involvement, encouraging families to explore, learn, and grow together.
Hilltown Families' list of Weekly Suggested Events, a cornerstone of Hilltown Families' offerings, has recently been bolstered by grants from the cultural councils of Buckland, Erving, Goshen, Hadley, Heath, Lee, Leyden, Mount Washington, Northern Berkshire, Orange, Plainfield, Rowe, Shelburne, Shutesbury, South Hadley, Southampton, Tolland, Washington, Worthington, and West Springfield Arts Council. These grants, supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, enable the continuation and expansion of Hilltown Families' efforts to provide a diverse and enriching slate of cultural and educational events.
Hilltown Families invites residents and families throughout Massachusetts to engage with their community by visiting www.HilltownFamilies.
About Hilltown Families: Hilltown Families promotes community-based education to support the common good. It identifies and connects community events and resources throughout western Massachusetts, fostering a culture of intentional learning. By revealing intersections of learning, it empowers community members of all ages to take control of their education through community engagement. This strengthens their connection to the community and makes learning relevant and accessible. Hilltown Families has been recognized for promoting positive parenting through community social connectedness.
More information at https://hilltownfamilies.org/
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Monday, January 22, 2024
Taylor Rose Mickens ~ Recorded Concert at The Artist Cafe
This program is supported in part by a grant from the West Springfield Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Access the Taylor Rose Mickens Recorded Concert 2023 at http://tinyurl.com/3ve6txjm