by Trent Levakis | Nov 4, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, The Reminder
Updated: Oct. 20, 2024, 5:43 p.m. | Published: Oct. 20, 2024, 5:42 p.m., By Dave Canton | dcanton@repub.com, Masslive.com, The Republican
Updated: Jun. 09, 2023, 9:56 a.m. | Published: Jun. 07, 2023, 5:18 p.m.
By Dennis Hohenberger | Special to The Republican
Consul General of France in Boston visits Holyoke
By Dennis Hohenberger | Special to The Republican, Published: May 19, 2023
70th Annual 2023 Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade
By Ryan Trowbridge, Published: Mar. 19, 2023 | Updated: Mar. 19, 2023
Sights from the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade, held on March 19, 2023(Western Mass News)
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WWLP 22News, Live Broadcast of the 70th Annual Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade,
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By Keith O'Connor | Special to The Republican, Updated: Mar. 15, 2023, 8:02 a.m. | Published: Mar. 15, 2023, 8:00 a.m., Masslive.com
“The float is a combination 150th Anniversary Celebration and the efforts of MIFA/ Victory Theatre with a film projector, movie theater seats and various signs on board,” Quesnel said.
Victory Theatre Mural Exhibition at Wistariahurst Museum
Arts Beat with host Donnabelle Casis, on Talk The Talk with Bill Newman & Buz Eisenberg, WHMP radio - 101.5FM/ 1240 & 1400AM, March 10, 2023
Guest Don Sanders of MIFA: Start at 43:00 minute - 53:00 minutes
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Western Mass News, Town by Town: T-birds awards a local school, restored mural at Victory Theater, Aging and Enrichment Center, By Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Published: Mar. 9, 2023 at 7:59 PM EST
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This muralist lifted Holyoke’s spirits during World War II; the fight today is to bring his works back to life, By Dennis Hohenberger | Special to The Republican, Updated: Mar. 10, 2023, 11:31 a.m. | Published: Mar. 08, 2023, 6:41 p.m., Masslive.com
By Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com, Masslive.com, March 8, 2023
Holiday Pub Crawl
By Trent Levakis tlevakis@thereminder.com | Dec. 12, 2022, The Reminder
"Angela Davis, A History of The United States"
US tour of "Angela Davis, a history of the United States" written by Faustine Noguès, Villa Albertine, September 22 - October 1st, 2022
Stagestruck: Angela and Lefty by Chris Rohmann | Sep 19, 2022
Mark G. Auerbach | Special to The Westfield News, Aug. 22, 2022
MIFA, NEPM and GBH Music announce new digital series of contemporary chamber music inspired by Puerto Rico , New England Public Media Published May 20, 2022
Grease, Holyoke High School
Holyoke High School to present ‘Grease', By Cori Urban, Published: Apr. 19, 2022, Special to The Republican
MIFA Victory Theater continues efforts to bring compelling artistic performances, Lynn Daris, Jan. 18, 2022, The Reminder.
“El Puerto Rico 4: The Rich Port,” is a series of 10 contemporary classical works inspired by Puerto Rico, By Mark G. Auerbach, Jun. 06, 2022, Special to The Westfield News
A Survivor’s Odyssey: The Journey Of Penelope And Circe, This Week In New York, September 21, 2021
White Snake Projects Announces A SURVIVOR'S ODYSSEY - The Third Virtual Opera in Their Pandemic Trilogy, by Chloe Rabinowitz, Jun. 25, 2021, www.broadwayworld.com
Doors Open Holyoke aims to highlight local city landmarks, by Carolyn Noel, Sept. 17, 2021, The Reminder.
Victory Players Residency 2021 Holyoke/Boston
Victory Players Return with El Puerto Rico IV | by Zydalis Bauer | Connecting Point | June 4, 2021
"El Puerto Rico 3 - Identity Duets"
MIFA Victory Theatre and New England Public Media (NEPM) are partnering to present El Puerto Rico 3: Identity Duets to audiences across the region, by Mark G. Auerbach, January 19, 2021, ArtsBeat, The Westfield News
"Death By Life"
White Snake Projects Announces Three Online Events Leading Up to New Virtual Opera ‘Death By Life’, By Chris Ruel, MAR 29, 2021, operawire.com
Death by Life: White Snake Projects Amplifies Incarcerated Artists, by LANA NORRIS, June 1, 2021, icareifyoulisten.com
El Perito Rico 3: Identity Duets
The Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts (MIFA) Victory Theatre and New England Public Media (NEPM) are partnering to present El Puerto Rico 3: Identity Duets, Arts Beat, Westfield News, January 19, 2021, By Mark G. Auerbach
Victory Theatre's 100th Birthday Celebration
Victory Theater celebrates birthday as it prepares to reopen, Feb. 15, 2021, by Miasha Lee, The Reminder.
Alice in the Pandemic
Review: ALICE IN THE PANDEMIC at White Snake Projects, by Andrew Child, Oct. 25, 2020, BroadwayWorld.com
A Winter Wonderland Fundraiser ft. dancers Sabi Varga & Emily Entingh
January 17, 2020, The Holyoke Sun
5th Annual Yuletree Jubile
Nov. 12, 2019 | Danielle Eaton - DanielleE@thereminder.com
West Springfield Channel 15:
DAVID BOWERMAN Paintings, Drawings & Sculptures
Photo of the David Bowerman Paintings, Drawings & Sculptures Exhibition at Wistariahurst Museum by Brendon Holland & Josué Vazquez of Focus Springfield, Springfield Community Access Television.
New exhibit at Wistariahurst Museum, Arts Previews, Daily Hampshire Gazette, November 13, 2019
Holyoke Exhibits/Events: Paintings, Drawings & Sculptures, The Valley Arts Newsletter, November 5, 2019
“NOT FOR SALE” UrbanTheater Company of Chicago
Special offer for PVTN subscribers: Get $5 off your tickets for NOT FOR SALE…, Pioneer Valley Theatre Newsletter, October 17 – November 6, 2019
Stagestruck: Forced to the Border, Valley Advocate, by Chris Rohmann, Oct 1, 2019
MIFA Victory Theatre & Nueva Esperanza Present Chicago’s UrbanTheater Company in “Not For Sale”, Berkshire On Stage, October 3, 2019
Celebrate Holyoke 2019
El Puerto Rico, The Rich Port 2
El Puerto Rico, The Rich Port 2 Concert Held in Holyoke, El Sol Latino July 2019, Volume 15 No. 8, by Manuel Frau Ramos, page 4 & 5.
Holyoke Cultural Council member Mark Dunlap:
WGBY | Public Television for Western New England, Connecting Point, June 6, 2019
2019 Great Holyoke Brick Race
Around the World in 80 Days
Holyoke students offered free tickets to ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ – Masslive.com, May 2, 2019, By Dennis Hohenberger
Stagestruck: Around the World in 80 Minutes – The Valley Advocate, Apr 29, 2019, By Chris Rohmann
Photos courtesy of National Players
The National Players Return to Holyoke with “Around the World in 80 Days” – Berkshire On Stage, April 22, 2019
MIFA to presents ‘Around the World in 80 days’ – The Reminder, April 16, 2019, by Sarah Heinonen
Around the World in 80 Days Production Photo
90th Birthday Bash For Holyoke’s Own Legendary Rock Drummer Hal Blaine & Screening of American documentary film “The Wrecking Crew”
Keep In Mind, Hal Blaine, Enfield Press, & Hal Blaine, Arts Beat – The Westfield News, February 20, 2019, By Mark G. Auerbach
Drummer Hal Blaine to be celebrated at Holyoke Community College, Masslive.com, February 8, 2019, By Ray Kelly
Rock drummer, Hal Blaine, celebrates 90th birthday, The Holyoke Sun, February 8, 2019
Jazz Latino on Main Street in Holyoke
Connecting Point | Nov. 29, 2018
“In The Heights”
Stagestruck: Latin Roots, Valley Advocate, November 8, 2019, by Chris Rohmann
Holyoke Community College presents ‘In The Heights’, The Holyoke Sun, October 19, 2018, Arts and Entertainment section, Page 16.
El elenco de la produccion teatral de In The Hieghts en HCC. (Foto suministrada por HCC)
Tickets on sale now for HCC production of Lin-Manuel Miranda musical ‘In the Heights’, EL PUEBLO LATINO – Masslive.com, October 15, 2018, by El Pueblo Latino
Dancing In My Cockroach Killers
Mass Appeal, WWLP 22News, October 12, 2018
Host Danny New featuring MIFA’s Don Sanders with Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre’s Founder and Artistic Director, Rosalba Rolón.
Stagestruck: Valley Variations — Celebrating words and music, autumn and murder, Valley Advocate, by Chris Rohmann – Oct 9, 2018
El Puerto Rico, The Rich Port
WGBY | Public Television for Western New England, Connecting Point, June 7, 2018 Host Carrie Saldo featuring MIFA’s Don Sanders with Victory Players conductor Tian Hui Ng and flutist Giovanni Perez.
El Sol Latino, www.issuu.com/elsollatino, June 2018 | 14.7
The Great Gatsby Comes to Holyoke
Holyoke High students delve into ‘The Great Gatsby’ in advance of national theater group performance, May 2, 2018, by Carolyn Robbins, Special to The Republican, Masslive.com.
‘Great Gatsby’ performance coming to Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke May 5, Mar 28, 2018, by Mike Plaisance, masslive.com.
The National Players are returning to Holyoke to bring The Great Gatsby to life, old sport, April 2, 2018, by Isabella Courchesne, Holyoke High School Herald.
La Gringa
Off-Broadway hit ‘La Gringa’ coming to Holyoke, Sep 15, 2017, By Chris Dondoros, Special to The Republican
La Gringa in Holyoke The Urban Theater Company is visiting Holyoke during the weekend of September 22 to 24. As part of the celebration of The 2nd Annual Taste of South Holyoke Festival, they will present ‘La Gringa’ at El Mercado, 413 Main Street in South Holyoke.
Taste of South Holyoke
2nd Annual Taste of South Holyoke Festival set for Sept. 2 By Mike Plaisance, September 5, 2017, masslive.com
Celebrate Holyoke 2017
Celebrate Holyoke 2017 lineup: FAT, The Sighs and more By Keith O’Connor, Special to The Republican, Aug 21, 2017, masslive.com
413’s Finest Car Meet
Seen@ 413’s Finest Car Meet in Holyoke, August 06, 2017, photos by Leon’ Nguyen / The Republican masslive.com
Grapes of Wrath
Tomorrow @NationalPlayers return to @Holyoke_High to put on “The Grapes of Wrath” – it’s going to be a great show! pic.twitter.com/SfOMH7TVMB — Holyoke High Herald (@hhsherald) May 8, 2017
The Wastelands
Children of the Wild returning to Holyoke to perform walking outdoor opera ‘The Wastelands’, April 20, 2017, By Mike Plaisance, masslive.com
Titicut Follies
Amherst Cinema to screen ‘Titicut Follies,’ host filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, March 29, 2017, By Cori Urban, Special to The Republican/masslive.com
Cinemadope: Banned in the U.S., Documentary about Massachusetts prison for criminally insane turns 50, April 3, 2017, by By Jack Brown, valleyadvocate.com
Stagestruck: Stage on Screen, April 6, 2017, By Chris Rohmann, valleyadvocate.com
Pioneer Valley Early Music Day – Holyoke Pop-up Concert
What a treat to have MiFA here today. #pioneervalley #earlymusicday #holyokema #bnevents pic.twitter.com/umIcW9JTse — Barnes & Noble (@BNHolyoke) September 24, 2016
Kickoff Concert Turlough O’Carolan: A Life in Song
Arts Headliners: ‘Turlough O’Carolan: A Life in Song,’ September 22, 2016, by Dan DeNicola, www.gazettenet.com
MIFA Victory Theatre YouTube channel: Turlough O’Carolan: A Life in Song Kickoff Concert (video 1)
Celebrate Holyoke 2016
by Ellanje Ferguson
Masslive.com: Seen@ Celebrate Holyoke 2016 in Heritage State Park, By Ellanje Ferguson, August 28, 2016
Masslive.com: Slide the City returns to Western Massachusetts for Celebrate Holyoke 2016, By Michelle Williams, August 27, 2016
Brick III – Third Anniversary Party
Frederick Gore Photo
Masslive.com: Seen@ Photos from the 3rd Annual Brick Coworkshop Party in Holyoke, By Frederick Gore, August 14, 2016
BUILD A PARTY, BRICK BY BRICK, Take Magazine, August 9, 2016
The 5th Annual Great Holyoke Brick Race 2016
5th Annual Great Holyoke Brick Race, WWLP 22 News, By Ashley Kohl, April 14, 2016
Amor Fati & Motion Focus Opening Reception & Concert
Love it or leave it, June 3, 2016, By Dan DeNicola, Hampshire Life
The Wastelands Opera
Children of The Wild perform walking outdoor opera in Holyoke (photos, video), April 30, 2016, By Mike Plaisance, massive.com.
Répertoires
An evening of classic French Theatre, March 30, 2016, By Pam Mastriano, massive.com
Répertoires by the Compagnie des Petits-Champs, www.frenchculture.org
Photos by Dan Overton
Rehearsal at Mt.Holyoke College w/ actor Daniel San Pedro, actress Audrey Bonnet, and actor Guillaume Ravoire of Compagnie des Petits Champs
Compagnie des Petits Champs visits Holyoke & Mayor Alex Morse
Celebrate Holyoke Concert & Silent Auction Fundraiser set to help with Celebrate Holyoke 2016 costs, massive.com
Balise Toyota Partners with Red Thread Network for the Yuletree Jubilee
Yuletree Jubilee Festival underway in West Springfield, WWLP 22News, By Tashanea Whitlow, November 27, 2015
Celebrate Holyoke Dance Party and Fundraiser! Celebrate Holyoke 2016 planners present dance party fundraiser
Next Stop: Holyoke 2015
Saxophonist Charles Neville performs with the band Boys By the Door at last year’s Next Stop Holyoke festival at the War Memorial, 310 Appleton St. (DAVID MOLNAR / THE REPUBLICAN)
The Cubit Open House: Holyoke’s The Cubit open house to show idea of open-air market, loft spaces
Conversation with a Living Legend Archie Shepp: MIFA receives Mass Humanities grant for Education program with Archie Shepp
SCotA students with Jazz Legend ArchieShepp
Celebrate Holyoke 2015: Celebrate Holyoke back in saddle for 3-day ride of music, food, Slide the City
Click here for more Slide the City photos by Michelle Williams
Third Victory Theatre Photography Workshop:
Wonderful post by Victoria Hallerman about her visit to the Victory with Abandoned America and After the Final Curtain for the Third Victory Theatre Photography Workshop the was held June 27, 2015:
The Victory Theatre, Holyoke, Massachusetts by Victoria Hallerman “There is so much elegance still left in this place, the “Grand Dame of the Paper City.””
La Noche de San Juan Holyoke:
La Noche de San Juan celebra otro año con artistas locales…Full article here (La Noche de San Juan celebrates another year with local artists)
En la foto a la izquierda, Ahmed Gonzalez, atrás tocando la bateria Idalberto Perdomo, en la guitarra al frente Jose Gonzalez y tocando el bajo Juan Carlos Carpio de la banda Jose Gonzalez y Banda Criolla. (Damaris Perez-Pizarro | El Pueblo Latino) (Foto por Damaris Pérez-Pizarro | El Pueblo Latino)
Screening and Discussion: “James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket”:
The award-winning film, “James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket,”… Full article here – Michelle Williams, massive.com, April 29, 2015
Holyoke Community College will offer two free screenings of a documentary about the life of writer and civil rights activist… Full article here – Mike Plaisance, massive.com, February 19, 2015
National Players in “To Kill a Mockingbird”:
The National Players from Olney, Maryland, will present “To Kill a Mockingbird,” a play inspired by Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, on Monday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. at Holyoke High School.
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ to be staged Monday in Holyoke. Full article here – Cori Urban, Special to The Republican, April 28, 2015
Holyoke set for community discussion of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’. Full article here – Mike Plaisance, Masslive.com, April 2, 2015
Short Description Of 5/4–“To Kill A Mockingbird. Full article here – www.didyouweekend.com
“Landscapes: The Red Mountain Series”, Paintings by Elizabeth Solley Caine:
Wistariahurst gallery sees ‘Red’. Full article here – The Republican PLUS, April 29, 2015
“Cyclonic: Readings from ‘Queen of Vaudeville: The Story of Eva Tanguay”:
Before there was Lady Gaga. Full article here – Hampshire Life Magazine, April 17-23, 2015
Readings from ‘Queen of Vaudeville. Full article here – The Republican, Entertainment Section, Friday, April 17. 2015
Arts Matter Day:
“We’re excited to be here at the Victory Theater on Arts Matters Day… Full article here – Michelle Williams, Masslive.com, October 24, 2014
Next Stop Holyoke:
Holyoke festival – Next Stop: Holyoke – sets citywide events in arts, food, music, sports … Full article here… – Mike Plaisance, Masslive.com, October 10, 2014
ERC’s “Beethoven Love Elegies”:
Beethoven in love, The show is directed by Don Sanders – known locally as artistic director of the Holyoke-based Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts – has worked with the Ensemble for he Romantic Century since 2005… Full article here… – Dan DeNicola, Hampshire Life, July 25, 2014
“La Noche de San Juan”:
2014 Noche De San Juan Festival held at Holyoke’s Heritage State Park. See photos here… – David Molnar, The Republican, June 21, 2014
La Noche de San Juan celebrates summer solstice, WWLP-22News,June 21, 2014
Rob Deza Photo
Holyoke celebrates LGBT pride month with parade, rainbow flag raising, and more. Full article here… – Mary Serreze, Special to The Republican, June 4, 2014
“du Printemps!”:
Elder Rites, This week sees the culmination of an adventurous three-week process led by the French choreographer Thierry Thieû Niang. Full article here… – Chris Rohmann, Valley Advocate, May 29, 2014
Re-(w)rite of Spring, During VPL residency, choreographer and local dancers use Stravinsky’s piece to challenge what society says about aging. Full article here… – Jon Potter, Brattleboro Reformer, May 24, 2014
French choreograhper Thierry Thieu Niang and Sara Coffey of Vermont Performance Lab discuss upcoming performances of du Printemps. Listen to interview here… – Live and Local 100.3/1490 WKVT radio, May 22, 2014
VPL and MIFA partner to present a powerful re-imaging of Le Sacre du Printemps by French choreographer Thierry Thieû Niang. Full article here… – DidYouWeekend.com, May 6, 2014
MIFA Victory Theatre in Holyoke, Vermont Performance Lab to showcase Thierry Thieû Niang’s ‘du Printemps’. Full article here… – Samantha Noble, Special to the Republican, May 5, 2014
“TOUR” Solo performance by David Wampach:
click here: TOUR video clip
Weekend planner – dance: David Wampach’s ‘Tour’. Full article here… – Dan DeNicola, Daily Hampshire Gazette, April 30, 2014.
French choreographer David Wampach performs in #Holyoke. Full article here… – Consulate General of France in Boston, Facebook Page, May 1, 2014
Wine and “Wayfarer” at Wistariahurst:
Dancer Noa Shiloh Awarded ‘IUPA’ for her performance of “Songs of a Wayfarer”
Wine and “Wayfarer” at Wistariahurst. Full article here… – Holyoke Sun, April 18 – 24, 2014
Modern dance film opens Wistariahurst and MIFA’s spring season. Full article here… & here… – George Lenker, The Republican, April 22 & 4, 2014
Winter Carnival 2014:
Winter Carnival to bring thematic family fun. Full article here… – G. Michael Dobbs, Reminder Publications, February 7, 2014
Holyoke winter carnival to get bolder, colder. Full article here… – Dennis P. Hohenberger, Town Reminder, January 31, 2014
Holyoke Holiday Pop-up Shop:
Holiday Holyoke pops up for last minute shopping. Full article here… – G. Michael Dobbs, Reminder Publications, December 20, 2013
Holyoke Holiday Pop-up Shop will offer local art, furniture, jewelry at 56 Suffolk St. Full article here… – Mike Plaisance, The Republican, November 28, 2013
“Bomba, Plena & Rock n’ Roll: A Night of Music & Dancing”:
El Pueblo Latino: see more photos here…
Holyoke: Concierto de Johnny Olivo, Jr. con su Herencia de Plena. Full article here… – El Sol Latino, December issue, 2013
A night of music and dancing held Nov. 16. Full article here… – Holyoke Sun, November 8 – 14, 2013
“Halloween in Holyoke”:
Holyoke will be spooky headquarters as Halloween events set for children and adults at various sites. Full article here… – Mike Plaisance, The Republican, October 22, 2013
Fifth Annual “Great Holyoke Block Party”:
Taking it to the street in Holyoke: fifth annual Great Holyoke Block Party. Full article and photos here… – Lori Stabile | Special to The Republican, September 01, 2013
Great Holyoke Block Party. See photos here… , Holyoke Sun, September 6 – 12, 2013
Discover Holyoke Day:
Discover Holyoke highlights urban treasures. Full article here… – Stephanie Barry, The Republican, October, 12, 2013
ERC’s “None but the Lonely Heart”:
“None but the Lonely Heart'” an exquisite blend of music, theater and Shakespeare & Company. “None but the Lonely Heart” is an extraordinary and moving way to experience Tchaikovsky’s music. Part theater, part chamber concert, the play-with-music… Full review here… – Steve Barnes, senior writer, Times Union, Albany, Saturday July 21, 2013
“This play has fire star talent… Simply wonderful, wonderful wonderful.” – Richard DiMaggio, didyouweekend.com, July 20, 2013 With a strong assist from set and costume designer Vanessa James and lighting designer Beverly Emmons, Director Donald T. Sanders has created a handsome and easily navigable space for all the performers. Full review here… – Elyse Sommer, A CurtainUp Berkshire Review
www.berkshireartsalmanac.com: Full review here… – Lesley Ann Beck, Berkshire Arts Almanac, July 28, 2013
www.talkinbroadway.com: Full review here… – Fred Sokol, talkinbroadway.com, July 20, 2013
www.berkshireeagle.com: Full review here… – Sharon Smullen, The Berkshire Eagle, July 17, 2013
“La Noche de San Juan”:
La Noche de San Juan festival. – Sy Becker, 22 News WWLP, Saturday June 22, 2013
Brick Race 2013:
Third-annual Great Holyoke Brick Race barrels ahead this weekend. Full article here… – Sara Korash-Schiff, The Republican Intern, June 06, 2013, Photo by Greg Saulmon, The Republican
Holyoke: Points of View: Featuring: Holyoke Stars of the Silent Screen:
‘Holyoke Stars of the Silent Screen’ highlights three silent-film actresses from Paper City as part of Holyoke Points of View art series. Full article here… – Mike Plaisance, The Republican, April 22, 2013, Photo by Dave Roback, The Republican
Deposit: Pop-up Dining & Art Experience:
‘Pop-up restaurant’ treats Holyoke diners to Boston cooking. Full article here… – Keith O’Connor, The Republican, April 02, 2013, Photo by Dave Roback-Seen
Winter Carnival 2013:
Holyoke gears up for 3-day winter carnival featuring dog show, hockey, cakes, chili, dominos. Full article here… – Mike Plaisance, The Republican, February 20, 2013
SACRE:
Arts Factory. Full article here… – James Heflin, The Valley Advocate, Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Photo By @ValérieArcheno
Screening of “After the Factory”
Art in Paradise: Detroit, Lodz, Holyoke. After the Factory brings a boatload of ideas to post-industrial Holyoke. Full article here… – James Heflin, The Valley Advocate, Tuesday, January 8, 2013
“In the Round” Second Annual Art at the Victory Theatre:
Holyoke’s Victory Theater becomes canvas for local artists. Full article here… – Sandra Dias, The Republican January 02, 2013
Film & Music Extravaganza: “Alexander Nevsky”:
Holyoke high school students rave about Russian movie ‘Alexander Nevsky’ accompanied by choir, organist, soprano. Full article here… – Mike Plaisance, The Republican November 15, 2012. Photo by Mark M.Murray
Film & Music Extravaganza: “Alexander Nevsky”:
Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts showing of silent film “Alexander Nevsky” to benefit renovation of Victory Theater in Holyoke. Full article here… – Sandra Dias, The Springfield Republican, November 14, 2012 photo from Corinth Films Inc.
Film & Music Extravaganza: “Alexander Nevsky”:
Sound and Fury. Full article here… – Chris Rohmann, The Valley Advocate Thursday, November 08, 2012. Still from Sergei Eisenstein’s Alexander Nevsky
“In the Round” Second Annual Art at the Victory Theatre:
The Pioneers, The Victory, The Spoils. Full article here… – Samuel Rowlett, www.bigredandshiny.com, Thursday, October 18, 2012
“Mark Twain Tonight“:
David Molnar, The Republican file photo. Ralph Levy, of Northampton, center, talks with Tony- and Emmy award-winning actor Hal Holbrook after Holbrook’s performance of his legendary one-man show “Mark Twain Tonight!” at Holyoke High School’s Sears Auditorium in November. Donald T. Sanders, artistic director of the Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts is at far left. The performance and the back stage “meet and greet” were a benefit for the festival’s efforts to refurbish Holyoke’s Victory Theater. Holbrook, still in his Twain costume, and Levy were members of the Valley Players, a summer stock theater company at the Mountain Park Casino Playhouse.
Actor Hal Holbrook keeps Mark Twain alive for generations. Full article here… -Barbara Bernard, The Springfield Republican, Friday, April 06, 2012
Hal Holbrook, Holyoke High School After School Program Special Event:
Actor Hal Holbrook gives Holyoke students doses of Mark Twain, Robert Redford and the craft of acting. Full article here… – Mike Plaisance, The Springfield Republican, November 18, 2011
“Mark Twain Tonight“:
Hal Holbrook to perform ‘Mark Twain Tonight!’ on Saturday in Holyoke. Full article here… – Keith O’Connor, The Springfield Republican, November 13, 2011
Silent Film Night: “The Last Command”:
Silent film showing kicks off Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts 2011 season. Full article here… – Cori Urban, The Springfield Republican, October 12, 2011
ERC’s: “Seduction, Smoke And Music“:
ERC/Ensemble For The Romantic Century’s Production Of “Seduction, Smoke And Music” Starring Jeremy Irons And Sinead Cusack Directed By Erc Director Of Theatrical Productions & Mifa Executive Artistic Director Donald T. Sanders Receives Critical Acclaim At The Tuscan Sun Festival Cortona Italy:
“A triumph.” – La Repubblica “A brilliant performance…” -Mymovies.it
A much-awaited event at the star-studded Tuscan Sun Festival in Cortona, “Seduction, Smoke, and Music” is a production that combines music, dance, and theater to tell the story (with words drawn from letters, deftly selected by James Melo) of the dangerous liaison between Chopin and George Sand. It brings Jeremy Irons and his wife Sinéad Cusack onto an Italian stage for the first time. He is an anguished Chopin, hypersensitive to his torments: only his voice – the burnished voice of a compulsive smoker – and his gripping presence even during the long silences allow him to patch together romantic platitudes with a very British touch of irony, playing things down when necessary and bringing an insolently selfish nuance to Chopin. Cusack is a willful George Sand who, with a cigar always dangling from her lips, observes their tormented relationship from a distance, almost as if she weren’t part of it; she is more the dismissive mother than the passionate lover. The real surprise was the pianist Simon Trpceski, who coolly dominated the virtuosic passages and the pitfalls of Chopin’s sentimentalism. A triumph, also for the cellist Nina Kotova, for the dancers Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim Beloserkovsky, and for the director Donald Sanders. – LA REPUBBLICA, AUGUST 8TH, 2011 (fulvio paloscia translated by Harvey Sachs)