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I Love Wine Event: A Wine Tasting to Benefit Wistariahurst

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Wistariahurst will be hosting a wine tasting in the elegant atmosphere of the Skinner Mansion. The event is sponsored by Liquors44 and will feature a variety of wines.

when:	Friday, February 12 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
where:	Wistariahurst Museum
price:	Advance tickets are $25 each/$40 couple; Tickets at the door are $30 each/$50 couple

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Valentine Crafts for the Family

This fun and creative program is appropriate for all ages, inspiring the artist in everyone with hands-on projects from collage to paper-cutting and original crafting of valentines. Scouts and youths will learn about the history of Victorian valentines and make some of their own to send to special friends, family and sweethearts. Reservations suggested. Please call 413 322 5660.

when:	Saturday, February 13, 2010 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
where:	Wistariahurst Museum
price:	$6 per person, $15 family

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Girl Scout and Youth Program: Textile Arts Bagshare Project

Bagshare Project fact: “A plastic bag is usually used for no more than 12 minutes and takes between 500 and 1000 years to break down.” A sturdy reusable bag replaces nearly 400 disposable bags in its lifetime. Keep disposable bags out of landfills and oceans by making and sewing a reusable cloth bag. Scouts and youths will learn how to make a pattern, cut out and sew an Earth-friendly “green” shopping bag. Please bring a bag lunch: refrigeration provided. Reservations necessary. Please call 413 322 5660.

when:	Monday, February 15, 2010 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
where:	Wistariahurst Museum
price:	$9 per youth or scout

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Chamber Music at Wistariahurst: American Originals

Wistariahurst welcomes back Chamber Music at Wistariahurst for a midwinter feast of music by American composers Edward MacDowell, Arthur Farwell, Mrs. H.H.A. Beach, Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, and Samuel Barber. Highlights will include Mrs. Beach's woodwind quintet, "Pastorale," Copland's "Nocturne" (arr.for clarinet and piano), and Samuel Barber's "Dover Beach," for baritone and string quartet. Performers include Monica Jakuc Leverett, piano, David Schneider, clarinet, Jennifer Tyo, soprano, Sarah Cornelius, violin, David Perkins, baritone, Edward Rosser, piano, Maria Scotera, flute, Kirsten Lipkens, oboe, Jean Jeffires, horn, Will Safford, bassoon, and the Amherst String Quartet. Free refreshments at intemission.

when:	Sunday, February 21 at 3:00 p.m.
where:	Wistariahurst Museum
price:	Tickets $15

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2010 Morgan Classic ~Tournament and Clinics~

Volleyball Hall of Fame will be hosting our annual Morgan Classic tournament and Clinics!

This year's participating teams are George Mason, UC Santa Barbara, Ohio State, and Springfield College.

The clinics are available for both coaches and players! Clinicians are; Charlie Sullivan (Springfield College), Fred Chao (George Mason), Pete Hanson (Ohio State), Rick McLaughlin (UC Santa Barbara), and Sean MacDonald (Frontier H.S.).

Don't miss a great opportunity to learn from top coaches and players!!

when:	Tournament Feb.26 6pm Ohio State vs George Mason 8pm UCSB vs Springfield College Feb.27 6pm Consolation match 8pm Championship match Clinics Feb.27 9am-2:30pm (Registration starts at 8:30am)
where:	Blake Arena, Springfield College Springfield, MA 01109
price:	Tournament admission: $4.00 (student) $6.00 (adult) Clinic fee: $60.00 (including a ticket for Sat. matches) * lunch box will be available with additional cost.
info:	http://volleyhall.org/2010morgan_classic.pdf

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March Gallery Exhibit – Wondering and Wandering: Paintings by Frank Maginnis

Local artist Frank Maginnis paints in an abstract expressionist method as well as a conventional mode that allows for the spontaneous while maintaining a balance of color and space. The paintings are on view through March 29.

when:	Exhibit Opening Reception Sunday, March 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
where:	Wistariahurst Museum
price:	Admission to the gallery $3

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Funded in part by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Business and Technology/Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.

This project was made possible by a grant administered by the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau.