Events for April 16, 2010
Out on a Limb, adventures with nature and art
We have brought the outdoors, indoors! Create a nature's symphony in the Forest Jam, climb into our treehouse, send leaves whirling through space in the Whirlwind Tree (then rake them up and do it again!), write an ode to Nature at our storytelling table, then build a home for a gnome. This travelling exhibition was developed by the San Jose Children's Museum and will travel on to the Boston Children's Museum in June.
April Gallery Exhibit – Postcard Perceptions: Photographs by Joshua Taylor
Local photographer Joshua Taylor captures the beauty of Holyoke’s past and present with photographs of iconic Holyoke inspired by images from vintage postcards. Joshua Taylor’s modern-day incarnations compare Holyoke’s idealized past and the potential he sees for the city’s future. On view through May 3.
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April 2010 |
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Wistariahurst Museum |
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Admission to Gallery $3 |
Save the Date for Wistariahurst’s Annual Gala!
Join us at Wistariahurst for our Annual Spring Gala. This festive evening will feature fine food, live music, drink and plenty of cheer all for a good cause – raising funds to benefit the Museum! Seth Mias Catering of Florence, MA will prepare and serve the evening’s special cuisine. The Ted Wirt Jazz Quintet, an ensemble consisting of saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass, and drums led by Ted Wirt will swing with the best as well as play the classics! The Ted Wirt Jazz Quintet includes Ted Wirt; woodwinds, Steven Sontag; trumpet, Ellen Cogon; vocalist and piano, Jerry Jackson; base and Joe Fitzpatrick; drums.
There will be a cash bar with local brew from Berkshire Brewing Company and drink provided by Liquors44. The evening will also highlight Holyoke’s architectural splendor in an historical exhibition by local photographer Joshua Taylor. Taylor has captured the beauty of Holyoke’s past and present with photographs of iconic Holyoke inspired by images from vintage postcards. Joshua Taylor’s exhibit entitled “Postcard Perceptions” will be on view in the Gallery. A large portion of the evening will be dedicated to a Silent Auction which includes stunning originals by local artists, trips to area attractions, overnights at Bed & Breakfasts, dinner out at excellent restaurants, creative gift packages and much more.
Join the celebration! Tickets are $30 in advance through the museum (call 413.322.5660) and $35 at the door. Reservations can also be made on the Museum’s website: www.wistariahurst.org. The event is sponsored by Historic Holyoke at Wistariahurst and all proceeds directly benefit the Museum. Donations are also being accepted for those who would like to contribute to the Annual Spring Gala but are unable to attend. Any support is greatly appreciated; we hope to see you there! (Dress is elegant attire.) The evening is sponsored, in part by the Valley Advocate/Preview Massachusetts, PeoplesBank, Mt. Tom Generating Station and Holyoke Gas & Electric.
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Friday, April 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. |
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Wistariahurst Museum |
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Tickets $30 Advance / $35 Door
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