Crystal Senter Brown is (not) just a girl...
P.O. Box 273
Chicopee, MA 01014
ph: 413-883-9827
crystal
Friday, July 4,
Fireworks display, downtown Springfield
Star Spangled Banner sang by St. John's Vannessa Ford. Read full story here.
Saturday, July 5
Emily Dickinson Museum Kid's Day 1 p.m., Amherst
FREE admission for kids of all ages- Download flyer here
Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6

Tuesday, July 8
Sounds of Summer- Concert in the Park- featuring Souled Out
Blunt Park, Springfield
7-8 p.m.
FREE
Bring blankets and lawn chairs- pack a picnic, feel free to dance!
Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12
Ko Festival kicks off summer season-
View entire summer lineup here
We will indulge our palates and awaken our senses with "SEASON" a DARK-DINING PROJECTS a multi-course banquet/performance installation where local foods will be served to BLINDFOLDED guests, set in an olfactory, tactile and sonic landscape.
Saturday, July 19-

Bus trip to the Harlem Book Fair!
Cost: $45.00 per seat
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008/Time: 7:30 AM (sharp)
Bus Pickup/Drop off: Boston Rd Big Y Parking Lot
Ms Zee (413) 737-6400 or Kimberly (413) 887-7875
An adult must accompany all children. Trip will take place rain or shine NO REFUNDS!

Thursday, July 24-
Book Release Party/ Signing of "Our Voices"
6pm
TP's Dance Academy
1655 Main St, Springfield,MA
Saturday, July 26
Poetry in the Park hosted by Crystal Senter Brown
NEW TIME! 11 a.m.
Featuring DMOSS
Springfield Library and Musuems- in the Quad
FREE
Saturday, July 26
Organix Soul, Holiday Inn
Check site for acts www.organixsoul.com
Saturday, August 2-
"50 Men In Hats"
A men's health breakfast
Belthlehem Baptist Church, Holyoke
Presented by the American Cancer Society
Call 413-493-2153 to Register
FREE
Weekly events in our community:

Open Mic Mondays with Brenda's Child at Blue Fusion, St. James Ave. Springfield, MA- 7 p.m. Small Donation
Live concerts every Tuesday at Blunt Park, Springfield, MA
7 p.m.
Coming In September!
Cirque Du Soleil: Saltimbanco, Sept 3rd-7th to The Mullins Center
Price: Varies between $33-$91
Saltimbanco belongs to the emblematic style of Cirque du Soleil - a signature Cirque du Soleil show with a style that borrows from theatre, dance and music and where spectacular costumes, lighting and make-up take pride of place. Full of colour, amusement and amazement, Saltimbanco is a fun show for the whole family to enjoy, a great outing for everyone! Saltimbanco tickets are now on sale for Cirque Club members. To become a member (free of charge) simply connect to www.cirquedusoleil.com. To purchase tickets visit www.cirquedusoleil.com, or by calling at 413-733-2500.
Guess what's coming in June 09?

The Color Purple
June 9 – 14, 2009
Mortensen Hall
The Bushnell
OPRAH WINFREY PRESENTS THE COLOR PURPLE, a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the Oscar-nominated film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who triumphs over tremendous odds to find joy in life, and her true inner beauty. Nominated for eleven Tony® Awards, THE COLOR PURPLE is a landmark theatrical event. With a joyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, The Color Purple is capturing the hearts of young and old, and uniting audiences in a celebration of love. Local links
Every Wednesday
FREE dance class for Teens- Dunbar Community Center- see left for more info!
Click here for Citystage/ Symphony Hall 2008-2009 Season Calendar
P.O. Box 273
Chicopee, MA 01014
ph: 413-883-9827
crystal