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Articles in category: Tourism

1. Festival of Trees at Tower Square in Springfield draws families after Parade of Big Balloons Explore masslive.com (Nov 23 2012) Tourism After Friday's big finale of the Tower Square Parade of the Big Balloons, with Santa Claus waving from the top of a fire truck, families flooded the corridors of Tower Square, where Fred Jackson, the “piano man,” played Christmas tunes on a red-draped piano and kids lined up to have pictures taken with Santa. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee

2. Bright Nights at Forest Park begins 18th season as Western Massachusetts prepares for Thanksgiving Explore masslive.com (Nov 21 2012) Tourism Sarno and his family were joined by Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray and his family, Maj. Gen. Scott Rice, Massachusetts National Guard Acting Adjutant General, and Spirit of Springfield Chairman Daniel Walsh and President Judith Matt. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Massachusetts Department of Transportation

3. As D-League draft approaches, Armor coach Bob MacKinnon excited about team Explore masslive.com (Nov 1 2012) Tourism Even though Springfield Armor coach Bob MacKinnon does not know who is going to be on his roster for the 2012-13 D-League season, his excitement level has already reached midseason heights. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield

4. MAAC considering Springfield for host of NCAA Women's Basketball Div. I Regional Explore masslive.com (Oct 16 2012) Tourism The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and Rider University were scheduled to co-host the Trenton Regional at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, N.J., but those plans were altered when New Jersey published regulations governing sports betting Monday, clearing the way for interested casinos or horse-racing tracks to apply for $50,000 “sports pool licenses” that could be active as soon as Jan. 9. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield   The Republican

5. Paradise City Arts Festival wows visitors to Northampton Explore masslive.com (Oct 8 2012) Tourism Artist Linda Post, who founded the festival with her husband Geoffrey 18 years ago, estimated that as many as 15,000 people would pass through the gates of the Three County Fairground during the three-day event. They saw fine and functional art by artists from across the country. Post said the customers hail from all 50 states, as well. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Amherst   Northampton

6. MGM Resorts sponsors Springfield Falcons and donates hockey tickets to local organizations, families Explore masslive.com (Oct 4 2012) Tourism “Great hockey has been a tradition in Springfield for more than 70 years and we are proud to be a part of the Falcons 2012-2013 season,” Hornbuckle said in a prepared release. “Falcons hockey at the MassMutual Center is a great tradition in Springfield; one upon which together we hope to build as we highlight Springfield as a world-class leisure and entertainment destination.” (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield Falcons   Springfield

7. Paradise City Arts Festival kicks off 3-day run on Friday Explore masslive.com (Oct 3 2012) Tourism Beginning Saturday and continuing through Monday, Jacbos will make his home at the Paradise City Arts Festival held indoors and under tents on the grounds of the Three County Fair in Northampton. He will present his works of art for sale along with the fest’s first-ever glassblowing demonstrations. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Northampton

8. Eastern States Exposition honored with two awards for being an outstanding Massachusetts tourism destination Explore masslive.com (Oct 1 2012) Tourism Eastern States Exposition and Greg Chiecko, exposition director of sales, were presented with the Premier Tourism Attraction Award and the Larry D. Meehan Award, respectively, during the 25th Annual Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism held at The Big E on Sept. 20, Massachusetts Day. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

9. History on the Move car show coming to Springfield Museums Explore masslive.com (Sep 17 2012) Tourism For a very brief time, Springfield was the hub of the auto-making industry. On Saturday, the Springfield Museums will celebrate Springfield’s role in transportation history with their annual History on the Move car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the museum grounds. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield

10. Getting Down to Business | BusinessWest Explore BusinessWest (Sep 11 2012) Tourism Mary Kay Wydra says that, while the region has become transfixed on casinos over the past few years — and especially the past few months — it’s been a subject of scrutiny and debate at the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau for nearly 20 years. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

11. The Big E kicks off 17-day run on Friday Explore masslive.com (Sep 10 2012) Tourism The 3,700-square-foot exhibit, which fair officials are calling a “greeting card come to life,” will bring fairgoers through a snowy forest of 140 trees decorated with white lights. Around every bend fairgoers will walk through four themed areas beginning with “Vintage Glamour” and “Victorian Romance” followed after crossing a gazebo – where you can stop and watch some ice skaters – by “Classic Traditions” and “Sweet Treats.” Fairgoers can also have their photographs taken in front of the snow-covered forest. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Eastern States Exposition

12. Mattoon Street Arts Festival a success in its 40th year Explore masslive.com (Sep 9 2012) Tourism A laptop bag made out of David sunflower seed bags, hand-crafted wooden sculptures, and handmade quilts and scarves were just a few of the items on display during the 40th annual Mattoon Street Arts Festival. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Judy Matt

13. Reggie Miller leads a large cast of 2012 Basketball Hall of Famers Explore masslive.com (Sep 6 2012) Tourism Reggie Miller is the most famous name among the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2012, but Chet Walker was part of one of the sport's most legendary moments. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield College   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

14. All eyes on Springfield as Basketball Hall of Fame welcomes Class of 2012 Explore masslive.com (Aug 31 2012) Tourism The Class of 2012 includes players Reggie Miller, Ralph Sampson, Jamaal Wilkes, Katrina McClain, Don Barksdale, Mel Daniels and Chet Walker, coaches Don Nelson and Lidia Alexeeva, contributor Phil Knight of Nike, referee Hank Nichols and the first professional women’s basketball team, the All-American Red Heads.  (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

15. Barkley, Jordan, Magic highlight list of presenters for next month's Hall of Fame Enshrinement Explore masslive.com (Aug 28 2012) Tourism The presenters at this year’s Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement ceremony may outshine the Class of 2012. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

16. Basketball Hall of Fame unveils first annual women's tournament featuring UConn Explore masslive.com (Aug 21 2012) Tourism he first annual Basketball Hall of Fame Challenge, an NCAA women’s tournament, will be held on two campus sites and conclude at the MassMutual Center on Dec. 1, 2013. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   University of Connecticut   Springfield College   MassMutual

17. MAAC, Hall of Fame, MassMutual Center working on basketball championships Explore masslive.com (Aug 20 2012) Tourism Officials from the MAAC, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the MassMutual Center have begun planning for this season’s championships, to be held March 6-11 at the MassMutual Center, and hope to build on the success of the first season. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   MassMutual Center   Springfield

18. Oldest Duryea car goes on display in Springfield for at least a year, but future beyond that is uncertain Explore masslive.com (Aug 13 2012) Education , Tourism A 1903 Stevens-Duryea Model L, the oldest surviving car built by the company that made Springfield an automotive center and helped put America on wheels, is on display at the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History for at least a year. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield

19. Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2012 member Mel Daniels speaks of being a late bloomer Explore masslive.com (Aug 6 2012) Tourism Daniels gave in, took up the sport and proved to be a true late bloomer. That run will culminate next month with induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Monday, the American Basketball Association’s all-time leading rebounder was at the shrine to speak to fans as part of the Hall’s “60 Days of Summer” series. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

20. Great New England Air Show at Westover Air Base in Chicopee attracts 100,000 Explore masslive.com (Aug 5 2012) Tourism This year’s show at Westover Air Reserve Base had more than 60 displays of different aircraft as well as a wide variety of flying demonstrations, including World War II vintage aircraft and civilian stunt pilots.  An estimated 100,000 attended Sunday’s show, bringing the weekend total of visitors to 210,000, said Master Sgt. Andrew Biscoe, public relations specialist. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Northampton   Chicopee   Westfield

21. Springfield Museums awarded $150,000 grant for interactive Dr. Seuss exhibit Explore masslive.com (Aug 4 2012) Education , Tourism The Springfield Museums have been awarded a Museums for America grant of $150,000 from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) toward the creation and installation of “The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss,” an interactive, literacy-based exhibit for children. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Springfield Science Museum

22. Western Massachusetts gets ready for Great New England Air Show at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee Explore masslive.com (Aug 2 2012) Tourism The Great New England Air Show at Westover Air Reserve Base will run Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine. Gates will open at 8:30 a.m. and the flying demonstrations will begin at 10 a.m. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Chicopee

23. Hall of Famer Jamaal Wilkes enthralls crowd with stories from UCLA and the Lakers Explore masslive.com (Aug 1 2012) Tourism Those heady times have earned Wilkes a plaque in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame where he will be enshrined with the class of 2012 in September. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

24. The Great New England Airshow Preview Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (Aug 1 2012) Aerospace/Defense , Tourism Westover Air Reserve Base will host an Open House and the next edition of the the Great New England Air Show on August 4th & 5th, 2012. Gates Open at 8:30am, includes free parking and admission. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Chicopee

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