{"id":34,"date":"2015-05-27T13:52:39","date_gmt":"2015-05-27T17:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.buyspringfieldnow.com\/homes\/?page_id=34"},"modified":"2020-07-09T10:24:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T14:24:20","slug":"arts-and-entertainment-in-springfield","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.buyspringfieldnow.com\/homes\/arts-and-entertainment-in-springfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Arts and Entertainment in Springfield"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<div id=\"attachment_1336\" style=\"width: 262px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buyspringfieldnow.com\/homes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/MGMsouthEndMarletExterior.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1336\" src=\"http:\/\/www.buyspringfieldnow.com\/homes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/MGMsouthEndMarletExterior-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"148\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MGM Springfield<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The City of Springfield, Massachusetts offers a diverse array of arts and cultural experiences suitable for families and those of all ages.<\/p>\n<header><a href=\"https:\/\/mgmspringfield.mgmresorts.com\/en.html\">MGM Springfield<\/a> is a new addition to Springfield, opening in 2017, but is already a large part of the city.<\/header>\n<p>MGM Springfield\u2019s mixed-use plan\u00a0 creates an exciting and lively retail, dining and entertainment district that preserves the look and feel of Springfield\u2019s iconic architecture while delivering a modern entertainment experience.<\/p>\n<p>The project became a reality after going through an exhaustive local competition as well as local and statewide ballot measures. MGM Springfield is one of the first casinos in the country designed to connect with its surroundings with Main Street ground floor retail, many points of entry, and nongaming related amenities including movies, ice skating, and bowling.<\/p>\n<p>One of Springfield\u2032s best known natives is Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as the beloved Dr. Seuss, born in 1904 on Howard Street in Springfield, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<p>As such, one of Springfield\u2032s top attractions is the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.catinthehat.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden<\/a> located at the center of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.springfieldmuseums.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Springfield Museums Quadrangle<\/a> complex. The Quadrangle includes the Springfield Science Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, and the\u00a0Connecticut Valley Historical Museum, Museum of Springfield History.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_43\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.springfieldsymphony.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43\" src=\"http:\/\/www.buyspringfieldnow.com\/homes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/25ec7f4b57.jpg\" alt=\"25ec7f4b57\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-43\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Basketball Hall of Fame<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Another unique attribute in downtown Springfield is the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.springfieldsymphony.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Springfield Symphony Orchestra<\/a> performs at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.symphonyhall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Symphony Hall<\/a>, a 2,611-seat venue\u00a0home to Broadway-style theatre, top-quality children\u2019s programming, internationally-recognized speakers and numerous concerts and performances. Built in the early 1900s, the historic building underwent an extensive renovation in the fall of 2004. Symphony Hall has played host to acts such as Jerry Seinfeld and a host of theatre performances such as Rent and Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>CityStage hosts Off-Broadway comedies, dramas and musicals presented October through April in the intimate, 487-seat Blake Theatre. In addition the 70-seat Winifred Arms Theatre is host to numerous community events, performances and meetings.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_46\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-46\" src=\"http:\/\/www.buyspringfieldnow.com\/homes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/e1780f5d15.jpg\" alt=\"e1780f5d15\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-46\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden at the Quadrangle<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The area also offers many sporting opportunities. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.falconsahl.com\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Springfield Thunderbirds<\/a>, a professional hockey team, play at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massmutualcenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MassMutual Center<\/a> which also can host conventions and music concerts. Nearby is the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hoophall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame<\/a> complex and a new $17 million L.A. Fitness facility with a restaurant\u00a0and sports medicine facility under construction on the riverfront, all located right off of I-91 and within walking distance from Court Square. Local universities also offer many different sports for both men and women.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Downtown Hotels:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/massachusetts\/hilton-garden-inn-springfield-SFYMAGI\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hilton Garden Inn Hotel at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_47\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hispringfield.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47\" src=\"http:\/\/www.buyspringfieldnow.com\/homes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/f745d05294.jpg\" alt=\"f745d05294\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-47\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Worthington Street in the entertainment district<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hispringfield.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Inn Springfield<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.starwoodhotels.com\/sheraton\/property\/overview\/index.html?requestedChainCode=SI&amp;requestedAffiliationCode=SI&amp;goToRooms=yes&amp;lengthOfStay=1&amp;numberOfRooms=1&amp;numberOfAdults=1&amp;arrivalDate=2005-01-03&amp;departureDate=2005-01-04&amp;rpoi=&amp;propertyID=989&amp;rcdi=&amp;linkbrand=&amp;fromSearch=22XX&amp;sherlockRatePlanID=&amp;sherlockMiniRate=&amp;sherlockRoomType=&amp;sherlockBedType=&amp;iATANumber=&amp;corporateAccountNumber=&amp;propertyDistance=&amp;propertyDistanceInUnits=&amp;requestType=page&amp;page=&amp;ratePlanName=&amp;roomOccupancyTotal=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/bdlma-springfield-marriott\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Springfield Marriott Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sampling of Downtown Restaurants:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chefwaynes-bigmamou.com\/dinner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chef Wayne\u2032s Big Mamou (Cajun)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nadims.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cafe Lebanon (Middle Eastern)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frigofoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frigo\u2032s Gourmet Foods (Italian)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maxrestaurantgroup.com\/tavern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Max\u2032s Tavern at the Basketball Hall of Fame (Chop House)<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_48\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nadims.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48\" src=\"http:\/\/www.buyspringfieldnow.com\/homes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/c00fc364d0.jpg\" alt=\"c00fc364d0\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-48\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Symphony Hall<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Pazzo Ristorante at the Basketball Hall of Fame (Italian)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dinesite.com\/info\/rstrnt-99938\/?&amp;t=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Red Rose Pizzeria (Italian)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dinesite.com\/info\/rstrnt-103695\/?&amp;t=3187716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sitar (Indian)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentprince.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Student Prince (German)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theodoresbbq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Theodores\u2032 (BBQ)<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_42\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42\" src=\"http:\/\/www.buyspringfieldnow.com\/homes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/e274091043.jpg\" alt=\"e274091043\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-42\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MassMutual Center<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-34","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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