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Full House for U.S. Navy Concert
Springfield Symphony Hall was near capacity for the March 5 performance by the U.S. Navy Concert Band. There was a line out the door and the lobby was full in anticipation of the concert by the 59 musicians.
There was a solo by Christopher Sala, chief musician and a 1990 graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School. Ten students from the Sci-Tech Jazz Band joined the band on stage to perform "Washington's Post March." Many audience members stood with pride during the performance of the "Armed Forces Medley."
The crowd was so enthusiastic they were treated to two encores. One member of the band asked if the Spirit of Springfield had paid the audience.
The free concert was sponsored by Big Y World Class Markets with additional support from MassLive, Rock102, The Republican and Western Mass News.
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Exhibitors Wanted for Pancake Breakfast
The World's Largest Pancake Breakfast is a great place for businesses and community service organizations to meet thousands of area residents. Exhibitors are given the opportunity to speak directly to consumers, distribute materials and entice them with giveaways.
McDonald's is just one of the many companies returning to the flapjack feast. MedExpress is planning for their first time. The Vietnam Veterans Chapter #111 is also planning to return.
Community service organizations can register for $25 for each table. Businesses are just $500 and political campaigns are $100. All participants require a certificate of insurance. To register your organization, visit spiritofspringfield.org.
 See more photos from last year's flapjack feast.
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Gearing Up for Golf Classic
Several foursomes have already committed to participate in the 2016 Spirit of Springfield Golf Classic on Friday, June 3. The tournament, sponsored by Western Mass News, will have golfers from Charlie Arment Trucking, Milone & MacBroom, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, Siemens, Sisters of Providence Health System, Western Mass News and many others.
It is a great day on the course, and a great way to support the Spirit of Springfield efforts to celebrate Springfield's biggest, best and brightest!
See more photos from last year's tournament.
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AIC Students Share Creativity
They call themselves the Honey Bees as a spin on the American International College's (AIC) mascot, The Hornets. They are the members of an Advertising Class taught by Carol DeCarlo, owner of CamelotHot Communications.
The Spirit of Springfield asked for ideas to help Big Y World Class Markets celebrate their 80th anniversary in conjunction with Spirit of Springfield activities. Their ideas were creative, well-thought out and warranted a meeting with John Schnepp, Advertising Director and an AIC alum, that was held last month.
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Congratulations Formal Affair
Since opening in 2008, Kevin Kousch and his team at Formal Affair have provided the formalwear for the City of Bright Nights Ball. Last month, Kevin, Audette and Zeza, relaunched the business by adding a line of men's suits, sport coats and pants to his extensive inventory of formalwear.
On hand to cut the ribbon were Senator Donald Humason, Jr., West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt, former Mayor Edward Sullivan, and Town Councilor Bridget Fiala.
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