Good morning, Springfield.

Jarvis Rockwell, a noted Western Mass artist and son of renowned painter Norman Rockwell, died at 94 after a stroke at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield on Saturday, April 25; his family requested donations + contributions to the Art Students League scholarship fund in lieu of flowers.

Eight soon-to-be circus graduates from the New England Center for Circus Arts will present their show 'Broken Open' at the Hope Center for the Arts on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m., featuring trapeze + metal pole acts that tell a story of unity.

Baystate Health and Trinity Health of New England signed an agreement to transition Mercy Medical Center pending regulatory approvals.

The center will operate independently until the process is complete — ensuring local access to quality care.

Today, high school baseball heats up in Springfield as Gateway hosts Putnam Voc/Tech at 4 p.m., while on Thursday, Rivers Park gets rededicated before Minnechaug meets Chicopee Comp, & on Saturday, Southwick & Westfield Tech rally in the RD26 Foundation Fundraiser game to support families battling pediatric cancer.

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association released its first power rankings for spring sports on Tuesday, highlighting win margins + records for high schools including Springfield Central.

The rankings will help schools and fans see which teams have a chance to make postseason play.

Play by the Books: A Novel Night of Creative Crafting

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $20 ($15 for members) — Celebrate literature and creativity with art-making stations and a gallery tour.