SPRINGFIELD — An all-star ensemble of musicians are coming to Springfield with the “Take Me to the River: New Orleans” concert at HOPE Center for the Arts on Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. The concert is inspired by the 2022 documentary of the same name, which will be shown for free on Jan. 3 at 4 p.m.
NORTHAMPTON — Pioneer Valley’s longest-running community jazz vocal ensemble, the Valley Jazz Voices, is presenting its Winter Concert at the BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity on Jan. 10.
I admit, I am not a Quentin Tarantino fan. I appreciate his skill as a storyteller and the quality of his films but can honestly say I have only ever enjoyed “Pulp Fiction” and “Django Unchained,” and those with some caveats.
NORTHAMPTON — Santa’s Trains at Look Park is back once again, this time welcoming visitors to come celebrate the event’s 51st anniversary during one of its upcoming 11 nights of festivities.
HARTFORD — It has all the dazzle and glitter of a spectacular holiday lighting display, but with the warmth and comfort of an event indoors.
SUNDERLAND — The Valley Players are presenting “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” over four nights this December at the Blue Heron Restaurant in Sunderland, with half of the proceeds raised going toward Way Finders.