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 March 2004
 
Date Event
  1-22 Scrapbooking, Westfield, Westfield State College, A scrapbooking class that offers tips on beginning, building and developing a scrapbook allowing for the creation of fun and festive pages including: color theory, archival protection and layout techniques, $, (413) 572-8034
  4-7 The Springfield Boat Show, West Springfield, Eastern States Exposition, Mallary Complex, Western New England’s largest boat & marine exposition, a huge selection of new boats in all sizes and styles, a great opportunity to compare and buy at competitive prices, $, (413) 737-2443
   5  Public Sky Gazing, Springfield, Science Museum, The observatory at the Science Museum will be open for public sky gazing, members of the Springfield Stars Club will operate the museum’s large rooftop telescope and set up smaller telescopes on the Quadrangle green, $, (413) 263-6800 ext.314.
   5-6 Very Eric Carle, Hartford, Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia draws upon the magic of black light to capture the whimsical charm of three Eric Carle Stories: The Mixed Up Chameleon, Little Cloud and The Very Busy Spider, $, (860) 987-6082.
  5-7 Sugar, Longmeadow, Bay Path College, A Bay Path College Broadway Musical Comedy based on the movie, Some Like It Hot, $, (413) 565-1361.
  5-7 24th Annual Racearama-N-Trade Show, West Springfield, Eastern States Exposition, Better Living Center, Auto racing exposition featuring NASCAR tracks, race car exhibits, racing vendors and collectibles, $, (413) 737-2443
  6 Don Quixote, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, The inspiration of literary and mythical masterpieces-Cervantes’ Don Quixote, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and the Prometheus myth is the concert theme with works by Richard Strauss, Berlioz and Liszt, $, (413) 733-2291.
  6 Happy 100th Birthday Dr. Seuss, Springfield, Quadrangle and Museums, A special family first program celebrating Theodor Seuss Geisel’s 100th birthday with juggling, hat tricks, Rick Adam and his One Man Parade, the Gerena School Seuss Singers, Seussian birthday cakes and much more, $, (413) 263-6800 ext. 488
   6 All the Daring of a Soldier: Women in the Civil War, Springfield, The Armory National Historic Museum, Assistant professor Elizabeth Leonard of Colby College will present and discuss the role of Women during the Civil War, from soldiers to helpers in the camps, (413) 734-8551 Ext. 236
   6-31 Women in Illustration: Contemporary Visions and Voices, Stockbridge, Norman Rockwell Museum, A dynamic new exhibition with over 70 groundbreaking works by today’s foremost women illustrators; additionally, there will be a sneak preview of the 2004 summer season, $, (413) 298-4100 ext. 239.
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  6-7 Old Time Youngsters, Old Sturbridge Village, A two day adventure in history for youth ages 8-17, where participants dress in period costumes to learn how New Englanders prepared for spring, includes open hearth cooking, maple sugaring, fence repair and animal care, $, (508) 347 3362 Ext 285.
    8 International Women’s Day Forum, Westfield, Westfield State College, Scanlon Hall, A round table discussion of current women’s issues around the globe presented as part of the national month celebrating women, (413) 572-8564.
   9 Music in the Noon Hour, Northampton, Smith College, Sweeney Concert Hall, Musical performances by members of the Smith College Music faculty and guests, featuring Ellen Redman, flute, presenting music by Foss, Noble and others, (413) 585 ARTS
    11 Making of A Dictionary, Springfield, Museum of Fine Arts, Part of the museum’s a la carte program; Karen Wilson, associate editor, Merriam-Webster, Inc. will present and discuss the making of the eleventh edition of the Collegiate dictionary, $, (413) 263-6800.
  12-21 Sturbridge Area Maple Days, Sturbridge, Learn about the rich history of maple sugaring in Massachusetts, walk along the Golden Maple Treasure Trail, enjoy pancake breakfasts, maple gathering dinners, theater specials, crafts and sugaring demonstrations, (508) 347-2761.
   13-14 Western New England Golf Expo, West Springfield, Eastern States Exposition, Stroh Building, Golfers will be able to try out the 2004 drivers, attend free golf clinics, enter putting contests and view displays from country clubs and travel venues, $, (413) 737-2443.
   13-14 CT River Working Group Association Dog Show, West Springfield, Eastern States Exposition, Mallary East & West, A dog show for working breeds sponsored by the Connecticut River Working Dog Association, (413) 737-2447.
    20 Free Yoga Open House Now and Zen Yoga
165 Front Street Tower D 4th Floor-Chicopee
1PM - 5PM ,413-335-5314 : 1-5pm
Free mini yoga classes at 1, 3:30 and 4PM. Enter raffle to win a 5-class card ($55 value). 15% off class cards for all new students. Come find out why yoga is good for everyone
   23 Shakespeare & Company, Springfield, Symphony Hall, This season’s tour of Romeo and Juliet is a faced paced Bard style production, focusing on the text, similar to Shakespeare’s own touring productions, (413) 637-1199 ext. 123.
   23 Music in the Noon Hour, Northampton, Smith College, Sweeney Concert Hall, Performances by Smith Music faculty and guests, featuring Arthur Cook, cello, (413) 585-ARTS
  24-28 The “Original” Western Mass. Home Show, West Springfield, Eastern States Exposition, Better Living Center, Young & Stroh Buildings, Outdoor area, Full home and garden show with over 350 vendors, flower and garden showcase; a Dr. Seuss sand sculpture will be built during the show, $, (413) 737-2443
  26-27 Wholesale Gem & Jewelry Show, Eastern States Exposition, Mallary North, Wholesale to the trade, valid jewelry or jewelry related business license require to enter, (413) 737-2443.
   28 Capturing 1704, Historic Deerfield, White Church Community Center, The third of four public lectures concerning the raid on Deerfield in 1704 with a presentation by historian Margaret Bruchac, (413) 775-7214.