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SUMMARY:Masters of Sonic Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Masters of Sonic Liberation is a groundbreaking monthly music series aiming to captivate your senses and push the boundaries of sonic creation. Presented by Bonnie Kane and John Loggia of the KaneLoggiaHYPOTHESIS\, the series is a gateway to a universe of limitless musical exploration\, fueled by the expansive imagination of master musicians who have left the norms and abandoned the pop\, easy listening and pre-fab culture\, to continually investigate and create music of the greatest depth and personal expression that reaches directly into the algebra of the mind\, heart\, and soul. You are invited to witness wildly expressive improvisations\, scintillating in their immediacy\, an expression of the intersection of time and place known as the NOW. \nFrom improvisation and free jazz to noise\, avant-garde\, electronic manipulations\, and modern composition\, our lineup encompasses a wide spectrum of sonic expressions that defy conventional categorization. The unifying principle of these artists is their dedication to exploratory\, hypothetical\, investigational\, probing\, observational\, theoretical\, innovative\, inventive\, radical\, avant-garde\, anti-normative\, alternative\, fringe\, unfamiliar\, unorthodox\, unconventional\, unusual\, eccentric\, avant-garde\, avant-core\, free thinking\, way-out music. \nWhether it’s a solo performance that pushes the boundaries of traditional instruments\, or a dynamic ensemble blending a symphony of unconventional sounds\, we present encounters with the avant-garde that will leave you mesmerized. From hauntingly exquisite melodies to ear-bending dissonance\, Masters of Sonic Liberation offers an unique live experience with virtuoso artists\, where every note is a testament to audacious creativity. \nThe live shows are streamed at:\nhttps://bit.ly/SonicLiberation_facebook\nhttps://bit.ly/SonicLiberation_youtube \nPast performances can be found on Youtube. http://youtube.com/@mastersofsonicliberation \nMasters of Sonic Liberation: Where the intangible becomes tangible; where sound becomes magic.
URL:https://holyokemedia.org/event/masters-of-sonic-liberation-21-2/
LOCATION:Holyoke Media\, 1 Court Plaza\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260811T193000
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SUMMARY:Holyoke Taxpayers Association hosts a Public Forum with candidate Patricia Duffy for State Representative of the 5th Hampden
DESCRIPTION:The Holyoke Taxpayers’ Association is hosting a public forum with incumbent State Representative-5th Hampden District\, Patricia Duffy.\n\n\n\nThe forum will take place at the Holyoke Media Studio on Tuesday August 11 from 6:00-7:30 PM. Primary Day is September 1. It will be available to stream live on Boxcast.\n\n\n\nTony Cignoli will be the moderator.
URL:https://holyokemedia.org/event/holyoke-taxpayers-association-hosts-a-public-forum-with-candidate-patricia-duffy-for-state-representative-of-the-5th-hampden/
LOCATION:Holyoke Media\, 1 Court Plaza\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260812T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260812T193000
DTSTAMP:20261029T060432
CREATED:20260802T003952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T003952Z
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SUMMARY:Holyoke Biking & Pedestrian Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Holyoke Media Conference Room
URL:https://holyokemedia.org/event/holyoke-biking-pedestrian-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Holyoke Media\, 1 Court Plaza\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260820T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260820T223000
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SUMMARY:Masters of Sonic Liberation #33
DESCRIPTION:Masters of Sonic Liberation is a groundbreaking monthly music series aiming to captivate your senses and push the boundaries of sonic creation. Presented by Bonnie Kane and John Loggia of the KaneLoggiaHYPOTHESIS\, the series is a gateway to a universe of limitless musical exploration\, fueled by the expansive imagination of master musicians who have left the norms and abandoned the pop\, easy listening and pre-fab culture\, to continually investigate and create music of the greatest depth and personal expression that reaches directly into the algebra of the mind\, heart\, and soul. You are invited to witness wildly expressive improvisations\, scintillating in their immediacy\, an expression of the intersection of time and place known as the NOW. \nFrom improvisation and free jazz to noise\, avant-garde\, electronic manipulations\, and modern composition\, our lineup encompasses a wide spectrum of sonic expressions that defy conventional categorization. The unifying principle of these artists is their dedication to exploratory\, hypothetical\, investigational\, probing\, observational\, theoretical\, innovative\, inventive\, radical\, avant-garde\, anti-normative\, alternative\, fringe\, unfamiliar\, unorthodox\, unconventional\, unusual\, eccentric\, avant-garde\, avant-core\, free thinking\, way-out music. \nWhether it’s a solo performance that pushes the boundaries of traditional instruments\, or a dynamic ensemble blending a symphony of unconventional sounds\, we present encounters with the avant-garde that will leave you mesmerized. From hauntingly exquisite melodies to ear-bending dissonance\, Masters of Sonic Liberation offers an unique live experience with virtuoso artists\, where every note is a testament to audacious creativity. \nThe live shows are streamed at:\nhttps://bit.ly/SonicLiberation_facebook\nhttps://bit.ly/SonicLiberation_youtube \nPast performances can be found on Youtube. http://youtube.com/@mastersofsonicliberation \nMasters of Sonic Liberation: Where the intangible becomes tangible; where sound becomes magic.
URL:https://holyokemedia.org/event/masters-of-sonic-liberation-33/
LOCATION:Holyoke Media\, 1 Court Plaza\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260908T210000
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SUMMARY:Planning Board Public Meeting - Comprehensive Plan Presentation
DESCRIPTION:HOLYOKE PLANNING BOARD \nPUBLIC HEARING AGENDA \nTUESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 8\, 2026 @ 5:30 P.M. \nIN-PERSON & HYBRID \nHOLYOKE MEDIA\, ONE COURT PLAZA\, HOLYOKE\, MA \nZoom.com – Meeting 876 0208 1097: OR CALL IN: 1 646 558 8656 \n(all meetings are being recorded) \n  \n\nSpecial Permit (Sec 6.1.7) Reduction of Parking Requirements – Zachery Scott ~ 956 Dwight St (SP 2026-15)\nZone Change\, John Borowski\, 120 & 0 Pine Street (006-09-018)\, BL to BH (ZC 2026-9)\nZone Change\, North Country Production LLC\, 12 Crescent Street (030-02-001)\, IG to DR (ZC 2026-8)\n\n\n\nHOLYOKE PLANNING BOARD \nPUBLIC MEETING AGENDA \nTUESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 8\, 2026 @ 5:30 P.M. \nIN-PERSON & HYBRID \nHOLYOKE MEDIA\, ONE COURT PLAZA\, HOLYOKE\, MA \nZoom.com – Meeting 876 0208 1097: OR CALL IN: 1 646 558 8656 \n(all meetings are being recorded) \n  \nZONE CHANGE / SITE PLAN REVIEW/ SUBDIVISION/SPECIAL PERMIT \n\nSpecial Permit (Sec 6.1.7) Reduction of Parking Requirements – Zachery Scott ~ 956 Dwight St (SP 2026-15)\nZone Change\, John Borowski\, 120 & 0 Pine Street (006-09-018)\, BL to BH (ZC 2026-9)\nZone Change\, North Country Production LLC\, 12 Crescent Street (030-02-001)\, IG to DR (ZC 2026-8)\n\n  \nPLANNING BOARD BUSINESS \n\nProject Updates/Old Business/New Business:\nComprehensive Plan Update; final Plan presentation\, Agency Landscape + Planning\nISO\, File# 170\, NOD #9\, 6-mos update (VHB letter)\n\n  \n2.) Meeting Schedule (tentative): \nSept 22\, 2026 –   cont ZC Comp Plan Zoning Revisions; cont SP Sec 6.1.7\, 61-69 Suffolk St (SP 2026-14); cont SP Sec 4.6.3.2\, 230-232 Beech St (SP 2026-7); ZC Signs BG (ZC 2026-7); SPR Amendment\, 686 Main St\, “Stack Storage”; SPR Amendment\, n/f “Library Commons”\, B\,C\,D; ANR\, Easthampton Road; SP Sec 7.10\, review “Red Barn”; SP Sec 7.10\, review “Diablo” \nOct 13\, 2026 –    ZC cont “Native Plants” (ZC 2026 \nOct 27\, 2026 –     TBD \nNov 10\, 2026 –    TBD \n  \n3.) Other Business: \n4.) Minutes: \n06/11/24 ZC Flood Overlay District\, SPR Northampton St Residential Development\, ZC Short Term Rentals\, Planning Meeting \n06/25/24 PH ZC Wireless\, SP Parking Urbanist Capital\, ZC Cannabis Expansion\, Planning Meeting \n10/22/24 Planning Meeting \n4/29/25 Executive Session \n7/28/26 PH SP Fence Rafael and Sheila Rivera\, SP PH Signs Key foods\, ZC BG Signs\, Planning Meeting \n5.) Adjourn \n\n\nThe Holyoke Planning Board is having a public meeting that will include a presentation of the Comprehensive Plan by Agency and the plan’s adoption by the planning board.\n\nThe public is invited to attend.
URL:https://holyokemedia.org/event/planning-board-public-meeting-comprehensive-plan-presentation/
LOCATION:Holyoke Media\, 1 Court Plaza\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:meeting
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SUMMARY:Screening - Holyoke Rising: The Power of Water and Infrastructure\, Then & Now
DESCRIPTION:During the observance of Emergency Management Awareness Month in September\, the city is inviting the public to learn about Holyoke’s water infrastructure\, then\, now\, and what’s next.\n\nHolyoke’s water infrastructure is something most people don’t see everyday\, but it plays a critical role in keeping neighborhoods\, businesses\, and downtown safe\, especially as the city prepares for heavier storms and work to prevent major flooding.\n\nThis film\, created by Perry Hallinan\, will give you a whole new perspective on what’s underneath and around the city we call home.\n\nThe premiere and public showing will be on September 16\, 6:00 PM\, at Holyoke Media\, 1 Court Plaza. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://holyokemedia.org/event/screening-holyoke-rising-the-power-of-water-and-infrastructure-then-now/
LOCATION:Holyoke Media\, 1 Court Plaza\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="The City of Holyoke":MAILTO:fays@holyoke.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260924T193000
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SUMMARY:Masters of Sonic Liberation #34
DESCRIPTION:Masters of Sonic Liberation is a groundbreaking monthly music series aiming to captivate your senses and push the boundaries of sonic creation. Presented by Bonnie Kane and John Loggia of the KaneLoggiaHYPOTHESIS\, the series is a gateway to a universe of limitless musical exploration\, fueled by the expansive imagination of master musicians who have left the norms and abandoned the pop\, easy listening and pre-fab culture\, to continually investigate and create music of the greatest depth and personal expression that reaches directly into the algebra of the mind\, heart\, and soul. You are invited to witness wildly expressive improvisations\, scintillating in their immediacy\, an expression of the intersection of time and place known as the NOW. \nFrom improvisation and free jazz to noise\, avant-garde\, electronic manipulations\, and modern composition\, our lineup encompasses a wide spectrum of sonic expressions that defy conventional categorization. The unifying principle of these artists is their dedication to exploratory\, hypothetical\, investigational\, probing\, observational\, theoretical\, innovative\, inventive\, radical\, avant-garde\, anti-normative\, alternative\, fringe\, unfamiliar\, unorthodox\, unconventional\, unusual\, eccentric\, avant-garde\, avant-core\, free thinking\, way-out music. \nWhether it’s a solo performance that pushes the boundaries of traditional instruments\, or a dynamic ensemble blending a symphony of unconventional sounds\, we present encounters with the avant-garde that will leave you mesmerized. From hauntingly exquisite melodies to ear-bending dissonance\, Masters of Sonic Liberation offers an unique live experience with virtuoso artists\, where every note is a testament to audacious creativity. \nThe live shows are streamed at:\nhttps://bit.ly/SonicLiberation_facebook\nhttps://bit.ly/SonicLiberation_youtube \nPast performances can be found on Youtube. http://youtube.com/@mastersofsonicliberation \nMasters of Sonic Liberation: Where the intangible becomes tangible; where sound becomes magic.
URL:https://holyokemedia.org/event/masters-of-sonic-liberation-34/
LOCATION:Holyoke Media\, 1 Court Plaza\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260925T213000
DTSTAMP:20261029T060432
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SUMMARY:Esta Isla Screening Tour | Holyoke Media – Holyoke\, MA
DESCRIPTION:The award-winning Puerto Rican film Esta Isla will screen locally in Holyoke on Friday\, September 25\, 2026\, at 6:30pm\, presented by Ágora Cultural Architects in collaboration with Holyoke Media. \n\n\nDirected by Cristian Carretero and Lorraine Jones Molina.\n\n\n\n\nWinner of the John Cassavetes Award at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards and multiple honors at the 2025 Tribeca Festival.\n\n\n\n\nFollows young lovers Bebo and Lola as they flee across a changing Puerto Rico dealing with social pressures\, gentrification\, and economic crisis.\n\n\n\n\nCo-directors will attend for a post-screening conversation.
URL:https://holyokemedia.org/event/esta-isla-screening-tour-holyoke-media-holyoke-ma/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:screening,talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261014T193000
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SUMMARY:Holyoke Biking & Pedestrian Committee
DESCRIPTION:Holyoke Biking & Pedestrian Committee.\n\nMeeting takes place at the Holyoke Media’s Conference Room\, 2nd floor.
URL:https://holyokemedia.org/event/holyoke-biking-pedestrian-committee/
LOCATION:Holyoke Media\, 1 Court Plaza\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261015T190000
DTSTAMP:20261029T060432
CREATED:20261008T220849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T220849Z
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SUMMARY:Holyoke Media’s Annual Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Holyoke Media’s Annual Members Meeting.\nPart strategic summit\, part vibrant community celebration\, this event brings together creators\, producers\, and media enthusiasts to network\, toast our collective success\, and directly steer the direction of our organization.\n\nCelebrate\, Connect\, and Discover.\n\nTake a guided tour of our updated facilities and preview state-of-the-art equipment expansions and community broadcast milestones.\nReconnect with fellow members\, staff\, and local creatives while enjoying live music and catered hors d’oeuvres.\nStay informed as the Holyoke Media Board of Directors host their formal HCMI Annual Meeting to review fiscal achievements and city operating agreements.\n\nLive music\, food\, and beer/wine for sale\, will be available.
URL:https://holyokemedia.org/event/holyoke-medias-annual-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Holyoke Media\, 1 Court Plaza\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261016T210000
DTSTAMP:20261029T060432
CREATED:20261008T221540Z
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SUMMARY:We Are More: An Evening With the Writing Sisters. In Support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
DESCRIPTION:Join The Writing Sisters at Holyoke Media for “We Are More”\, a moving\, powerful performance of curated original pieces read by the authors and writers.\nIn support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month\, donations to Alianza DV Services are welcome.\n\nThe Writing Sisters is a collective of women writers\, poets\, and artists who identify as BIPOC and LGBTQ+. Gathering both in person and online\, they cultivate meaningful relationships rooted in trust\, creativity\, and shared experience.\n\nAt its heart\, the collective is a warm\, welcoming and affirming space where each voice is honored free from judgement and rich with possibility. Here\, members are encouraged to explore\, develop\, and perform their art with authenticity and courage. Through collaboration and mutual support\, The Writing Sisters uplift one another while striving to make a powerful positive impact within their communities.\n\nFor more info\, contact writingsistersarethebest@gmail.com
URL:https://holyokemedia.org/event/we-are-more-an-evening-with-the-writing-sisters-in-support-of-domestic-violence-awareness-month/
LOCATION:Holyoke Media\, 1 Court Plaza\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:open mic,poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261022T223000
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SUMMARY:Masters of Sonic Liberation #35
DESCRIPTION:Masters of Sonic Liberation is a groundbreaking monthly music series aiming to captivate your senses and push the boundaries of sonic creation. Presented by Bonnie Kane and John Loggia of the KaneLoggiaHYPOTHESIS\, the series is a gateway to a universe of limitless musical exploration\, fueled by the expansive imagination of master musicians who have left the norms and abandoned the pop\, easy listening and pre-fab culture\, to continually investigate and create music of the greatest depth and personal expression that reaches directly into the algebra of the mind\, heart\, and soul. You are invited to witness wildly expressive improvisations\, scintillating in their immediacy\, an expression of the intersection of time and place known as the NOW.
URL:https://holyokemedia.org/event/masters-of-sonic-liberation-35/
LOCATION:Holyoke Media\, 1 Court Plaza\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20261029T060432
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SUMMARY:The Revolution Starts With Us Film Festival\, Featuring "Mataron A Pedro".
DESCRIPTION:Join the New Era Young Lords Holyoke Chapter for an afternoon of Puerto Rican film\, culture\, history\, art\, food\, and resistance as we bring our community together to celebrate Borikén and deepen our understanding of the struggles our people continue to face. \nThrough short films\, workshops\, local vendors\, spoken word\, political education\, food\, and community discussion\, we will explore Puerto Rico’s history from the displacement of sugar cane workers in the 1950s\, to forced evictions and struggles over land in the 1980s\, to the ongoing fight against displacement\, privatization\, and colonialism today. \nThe festival will feature screenings of MELAO\, Frente al Mar\, and Mataron a Pedro\, along with an open mic\, political ed. workshops\, local vendors food \, drinks \, and opportunities to connect\, learn\, and organize together. \nThis event is also a fundraiser to support the continued work of Mataron a Pedro and provide direct support to families in Puerto Rico experiencing hardship as a result of the ongoing water crisis\, land displacement\, and energy crisis. Through this fundraiser\, we are coming together across the diaspora to support our people\, defend our land\, and stand in solidarity with communities organizing and fighting for a just future in Borikén. Please give what you can! Every contribution\, helps us continue supporting our people and our communities. \nThis is more than a film festival. It is a space to remember our history\, celebrate our culture\, connect our struggles across generations\, and imagine a liberated Puerto Rico together.
URL:https://holyokemedia.org/event/the-revolution-starts-with-us-film-festival-featuring-mataron-a-pedro/
LOCATION:Holyoke Media\, 1 Court Plaza\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:film screening
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