THE BIG E, “NEW ENGLAND’S AUTUMN TRADITION”

The 108th edition of The Big E in West Springfield is Sept 15 - Oct 1, 2023. 

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The Big E is America's Premier Exposition and the world's only multi-state fair, representing all

(6) New England States, with entertainment, unique foods, and fun for the entire family! What

do you need to know? Click HERE for all the info you need to plan your day! 

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SPRINGFIELD'S OSCAR WINNER HONORED

Springfield MA native and two-time Oscar Award-winning costume designer, Ruth Carter,

returned home for the unveiling of a mural in her honor at Rebecca Johnson Elementary

School in Springfield, MA.  

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Carter made history as the first Black woman to win two Oscars.  She was

the costume designer behind the “Black Panther” films as well as nominations for her work in

Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” and Steven Spielberg’s “Amistad”, plus projects such as "Coming 2

America", Lee Daniels’ “The Butler,” Ava DuVernay’s “Selma” and the reboot of “ROOTS.”

She also earned her star as only the 2nd costume designer to have a star on the Hollywood

Walk of Fame!  Congratulations Ruth Carter, a woman of firsts from the city of firsts!

2023 UBORA & AHADI AWARDS

WEIB congratulates Dr. Lisa J. Green and Miss Catherine Thompson, Springfield Museums 2023

Ubora and Ahadi awardees! 

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Join us Saturday, September 16 at 6 pm as we honor African Americans who demonstrate a

commitment to the Greater Springfield area and exhibit excellence in the fields of community

service, education, science, humanities, the arts, or academics. Reception following.  For tickets

or more information, visit springfieldmuseums.org/ubora/

BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME

Congratulations to the Hall of Fame Enshrinement Class of 2023!

What ELSE is new at Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame?

VISIT: www.hoophall.com/events/

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NORTHAMPTON JAZZ IS BACK

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The Northampton Jazz Festival was founded in 2011, and will showcase FREE live jazz

performances throughout downtown Northampton, capped by a concert by jazz luminaries

Sept. 29-30th.  To see the 2023 schedule, visit northamptonjazzfest.org.

SSO 80th ANNIVERSARY YEAR

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It's a festive celebration of Springfield Symphony Orchestra's 80th season. Check out an

invigorating program of events!  Subscriptions and tickets are on sale NOW! Visit 

www.springfieldsymphony.org/