Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
Good morning, Springfield.
A winning $100K lottery ticket was sold at Big Y on April 28 during the midday Mass Cash drawing at 1090 St. James Ave in Springfield — the ticket matched all five winning numbers.
City restaurants are invited to join Dine Springfield Restaurant Week from June 5 to 14 (sign-up ends May 15); participating eateries will donate gift certificates for promotion as organizers expect more than last year's 32 participants to boost downtown foot traffic.
Yesterday, the HOPE Center for the Arts hosted musician Madeleine Peyroux for a talk on her recent albums and 'Watching Mr. Pearson' screened at Greenfield Garden Cinemas, revealing themes of legacy and memory.
Mr. Universe’s Salman Hameed also discussed local impacts of federal science cuts on The Fabulous 413.
The BoDeans will perform their 40th anniversary tour at Hope Center for the Arts on Sunday at 7 p.m. (Ticket prices range from $50 to $70 in advance) as they celebrate decades of music with a show that will unite longtime fans and new listeners.
Springfield Symphony Orchestra will close its season on May 2 with 'Brahms & A Modern Voice,' featuring guest conductor Courtney Lewis and the Springfield debut of Grammy Award-winning violinist Charles Yang at 7:30 p.m. at Springfield Symphony Hall.
Mark Broadbent, the transfer coordinator at Holyoke Community College, received the Dr. Mary E.
Dunn Lifetime Achievement in Transfer Award from the New England Transfer Association during its April 13-15 conference (Hotel Northampton in Northampton), recognizing his 34 years of service in guiding student transfers.
Residents across Pioneer Valley can mark road safety issues (e.g., speeding or unsafe crossings) on a new interactive map tied to the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission’s Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative; input from both urban and rural areas will help guide improvements.
On Tuesday, Apr. 28, the Bruins beat the Sabres in overtime with David Pastrnak scoring a game-winning goal predicted by Bruce Cassidy, a former coach & current TNT analyst.
The win keeps the series alive with Game 6 set for Friday in Boston.
MassLive updated boys lacrosse rankings for Western Massachusetts following a key game on April 25 at Amherst High, showing West Springfield (6-3) and Amherst (5-5) rising in the top ranks.
Longmeadow rallied with four wins while Mount Greylock joined the top 10, shifting the season standings.
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.
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