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Massachusetts Cultural Council approves new cultural district in Springfield as suggested names are narrowed

masslive.com Nov 9 2013

The Massachusetts Cultural Council on Friday approved the city’s request to create a cultural district in the heart of Springfield, geared to promote local attractions and expand opportunities. “I’m just thrilled,” said Kay Simpson, vice president of the Springfield Museums, a participant in the cultural district effort. “It’s really exciting and I am looking forward to what this will mean for the arts and culture of Springfield.”
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1. It was really a great selection, a lot of really creative submissions, with people really thinking about what is unique about culture in downtown Springfield.
2. We have six great choices to choose from and hope that our readers of The Republican and MassLive.com users weigh in on their choice for the new cultural district.
3. They really did, I think, signal how passionate the people are about the city and its downtown and cultural assets.
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