š± Which rock legends are taking over the Big E Arena this fall?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which rock legends are taking over the Big E Arena this fall?
- What Alice Cooper has planned for his Big E Fair stop
- When Alice Cooperās shock-rock spectacle hits The Big E Fair
Also on today's calendar: River of Dreams at Springfield City Library Mason Square Branch - Springfield, MA and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canāt be seen at the beginning or end of either month? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 94 and low of 65 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Some sun, breezy and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 63.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Sebastian Bach Fronts Twisted Sister At The Big E Arena In 2026 (wgna.com) ā West Springfield residents can look forward to Twisted Sisterās 50th Anniversary Tour stop at the Big E Arena on October 2, 2026, with Sebastian Bach on vocals and Tesla opening. The show is part of this yearās Big E, running September 18 to October 4 on Memorial Avenue, and joins a packed lineup including Alice Cooper, Roger Daltrey, the Beach Boys, Brad Paisley, and Ice Cube. 
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ā¢ Alice Cooper Announces Fall 2026 North American Tour Dates (q1077.com) ā Alice Cooperās Aliceās Attic tour will hit West Springfield on September 19, 2026, when he plays The Big E Fair. The fall run spans festivals and theaters across North America through November, promising Cooperās trademark theatrical shocks, classic hits, and even a Nirvana cover for local fans making plans now. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Alice Cooper Confirms New Fall 2026 Concert Dates (wmgk.com) ā Alice Cooper is bringing his Aliceās Attic tour to West Springfield on September 19, 2026, with a stop at The Big E Fair. The fall leg adds many North American dates and introduces British guitarist Anna Cara to the band while longtime guitarist Nita Strauss is on maternity leave, giving local rock fans a fresh twist on Cooperās theatrical show. Ā Ā Ā
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Home City Families Playgroup ā
Springfield City Library: East Forest Park Branch, 136 Surrey Rd, Springfield
1:30 pm
Friday July 17
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Other local events
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Food Explorers for Kids
Brightwood Branch Library 359 Plainfield St., Springfield, MA, 01107, US
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Create A Seed Bomb
Brightwood Branch Library 359 Plainfield St., Springfield, MA, 01107, US
11:00 am -
Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of S
Brightwood Branch Library 359 Plainfield St., Springfield, MA, 01107, US
2:00 pm -
Knot Just Knitters
Brightwood Branch Library 359 Plainfield St., Springfield, MA, 01107, US
3:00 pm -
River of Dreams at Springfield City Library Mason Square Branch - Springfield, MA ā
Springfield City Library: Mason Square Branch, 765 State St, Springfield
5:00 pm
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
Tuesday July 21
Thursday July 30
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Curbside Collection Route 6 ā
South Hadley, MA Calendar South Hadley, MA 01075
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Tai Chi ā
Easthampton, MA Calendar, 19 Union Street, Easthampton
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Natural Wanders Hike - DAR: Hike, Dip & Dine ā
Easthampton, MA Calendar, Payson, Easthampton
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ECOA Walking Club - Back in Nontuck Park! ā
Easthampton, MA Calendar, Nonotuck Park, Easthampton
10:00 am -
Chalk the Walk
Liberty Branch 765 State St., Springfield, MA, 01109, US
10:30 am -
Knot Just Knitters
Liberty Branch US
12:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
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š Nearby News
Chicopee
- Wrong-way driver charged with OUI in Chicopee (newportdispatch.com)
- Exchange Street property to become Chicopee Public Schools' administrative offices (thereminder.com)
- Jackpot fever: Over $1 billion in lottery prizes up for grabs (wwlp.com)
Westfield
- Westfield State University Program Administrator - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program in Westfield, MA (masslive.com)
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