Program Calendar
Expressive Acrylic Painting & Collage Techniques
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield
Paranormal Investigation: George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, SpringfieldWeek of Programs
France: the Rhone Valley, Provence & The Riviera
France: the Rhone Valley, Provence & The Riviera
Experience first-hand the azure skies, fragrant fields, and windswept landscapes that inspired artists like Cézanne and Van Gogh. We will explore the sites where these artists lived and painted, as well as the cultural treasures, food and wines of Lyon, Avignon, Arles, Aix-en-Provence. In Nice we will visit Saint Paul de Vence, Maeght Foundation and…
Sunday, October 23, 2016
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October 23, 2016 –Family Science Adventures
Family Science Adventures
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
Monday, October 24, 2016
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October 24, 2016 –Family Science Adventures
Family Science Adventures
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
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October 25, 2016 –Professor Knows A. Lot
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October 25, 2016 –Family Science Adventures
Professor Knows A. Lot
Come learn what she is up to at the Museums! Activities may include meeting a costumed character, face painting, magic, balloon animals, comedy, and getting to know the permanent collections. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee
Family Science Adventures
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
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October 26, 2016 –Family Science Adventures
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October 26, 2016 –The Age of Wagner
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October 26, 2016 –The ABC’s of Family Research & Genealogy
Family Science Adventures
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
The Age of Wagner
Wagner was a major influence on both classical music and opera in the second half of the nineteenth century. Join us for a discussion and presentation of the operas of this controversial figure, as well as a look at some of the composers who followed in his footsteps. Instructor: Guy McLain Four Classes: October 26;…
The ABC’s of Family Research & Genealogy
Learn how to research your ancestry using the extensive resources at the Wood Museum of Springfield History. While you’ll learn a great deal about researching using a variety of genealogical websites, keep in mind - it’s not all on the Internet! Instructor: Dave Robison Four Classes: October 26; November 2, 9, 16Register Now
Thursday, October 27, 2016
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October 27, 2016 –Family Science Adventures
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October 27, 2016 –Garry Brown’s Greatest Hits
Family Science Adventures
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
Garry Brown’s Greatest Hits
A presentation by Garry Brown, long-time sports editor at The Republican Newspaper. The audience is invited to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program. Free coffee available. Cookies provided courtesy of Big Y. Followed by a Museum members-only Continuing Conversation with docent John Howell. Photo courtesy of Masslive
Friday, October 28, 2016
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October 28, 2016 –Family Science Adventures
Family Science Adventures
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
Saturday, October 29, 2016
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October 29, 2016 –Expressive Acrylic Painting & Collage Techniques
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October 29, 2016 –Introduction to Watercolors
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October 29, 2016 –Spooky Gallery Activities
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October 29, 2016 –Living Art by Ten31 Productions
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October 29, 2016 –Family Science Adventures
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October 29, 2016 –Costume Parade
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October 29, 2016 –Paranormal Investigation: George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
Expressive Acrylic Painting & Collage Techniques
Explore a number of techniques for handling acrylic paint along with collage techniques. Stimulate your creativity and jump into the unknown where we will play, explore, experiment and have fun. Learn some of the principles of design and composition, as well as how to trust your intuition and open up to the creative process. Here,…
Introduction to Watercolors
Explore the challenges and opportunities of transparent watercolors: graded washes, controlling edges, masking, etc. We’ll paint a still life, exploring wet-in-wet, splatter and other texture effects in the background, moving into rendering form, light and shadow in the foreground subjects. No previous experience is necessary. Bring a brown bag lunch and materials if you have…
Spooky Gallery Activities
Live Animal Demonstrations, 11 am-2 pm Meet some of the creepy creatures that call the Springfield Science Museum home. Trunk or Treat, 11 am-3 pm Check out the wacky, decorated trunks and get some treats from our community partners. Art Activity, 11 am-3 pm Make a scratch-art gravestone and add it to our graveyard!…
Living Art by Ten31 Productions
Performers bring a plaster cast statue and Edvard Munch's The Scream to life in the museum galleries. Free with museum admission! TEN31productions.com
Family Science Adventures
Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist. You never know what kind of demonstrations and hands-on activities they have in store for you! Free with museum admission!
Costume Parade
Wear your Halloween costume and march to the beat, led by the Expandable Brass Band. Free with museum admission! ExpandableBrassBand.com
Paranormal Investigation: George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
Discover what Agawam Paranormal found when they explored the George Walter Vincent Art Museum after dark! Learn about the founders of the museum and messages they brought from beyond the grave. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Free with museum admission! AgawamParanormal.com
