Springfield, Massachusetts area students organized and participated in a march in reaction to recent gun violence at Mary Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Join us in congratulating the young people of our city on joining the national conversation on gun legislation and safety in schools. Whether you agree or disagree with these students, we can […]

17 Years Boy: Images, sounds, and words inspired by the life and death of a Young Black Boy Dr. Imo Nse Imeh’s latest piece of performance art is a live painting of Trayvon Martin, the 17 year old boy who was murdered by George Zimmerman on February 26, 2012. The portrait was painted publicly over […]

WATCH: Springfield City Councilor Jesse L. Lederman hosted a town hall meeting along with other City Councilors, School Committee members, and state officials to hear from and respond directly to residents’ concerns. Elected officials that participated include: • State Senator Jim Welch • State Representative Bud L. Williams • School Committee Member LaTonia Monroe Naylor […]

Focus Springfield was lucky enough to catch Springfield natives Jeremy Turgeon and Sarah Elizabeth Charles performing live at local venues on back-to-back nights this past weekend. The performances can be viewed below. Sarah Elizabeth Charles & SCOPE Live @ Community Music School of Springfield January 26, 2018 in Springfield, MA Jeremy Turgeon Quintet Live @ […]

2018 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration: Lifting the Spirit of Healing & Unity in our Beloved Community Watch the program live on Monday, January 15 at 11:00am, or click here to watch. via Community Music School of Springfield: SPRINGFIELD-Four area organizations will host this year’s Dr. King Day Celebration on Monday, January 15, […]