Westfield on Weekend's Up Close and Musical program is a series of large and small recitals with students and faculty performers from Westfield State University. The music spans the ages from Beethoven to Broadway!

Our exciting program is happening throughout the downtown area, at Westfield State University and at our Creative Arts Center at 105 Elm Street!

“On behalf of Westfield on Weekends and our Up Close and Musical Program, we thank you for joining the 4th season as we continue to collaborate with the University and local venues to offer free, fantastic music to our city. We look forward to seeing you in December for some exciting offerings.” said Kathi Bradford, Director of the Creative Arts Center.

WOW and Westfield State University have once again teamed up for the start of the 2025 edition of their popular concerts series that celebrates the talented student musicians, alumni and faculty of the university, as well as regional and notional artists of note. This year’s program spotlights jazz, Broadway, classical, pop, the saxophone and a classic operetta.

Upcoming concerts:

*Wolfpit Jazz and Dr. Edward Orgill at Hutgies at the Nook - Friday, February 7, 2025 - 7 PM

*Guest Artist Series: Masterclass with Diana Farrell (’06), soprano - Dever Stage, Westfield State University - Saturday, February 8, 2025 - 2:15 PM

Two weeks following the World Premier of her opera, “The Yellow Wallpaper,” Diana works with voice students.  All are welcome.

*Guest Artist Series: Scholarship Benefit Recital with Diana Farrell (’06), soprano and Scott Bailey, piano - Dever State, Saturday, February 8, 2025 - 3:00 PM

Tickets available through Eventbrite  - $20 General Admission - Westfield students free with student ID

*Up Close and Musical, "Beethoven to Broadway" - Friday, February 21 at WOW's Creative Arts Center - 7 PM - Free concert with Westfield State students & faculty.

“Up Close and Musical” is partially funded with a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council, a local program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

WOW’s Creative Arts Center is a program of Westfield on Weekends, a 501 (c)(3) volunteer non-profit which seeks to enhance community life through accessible and affordable programming that celebrates the diversity of life in Westfield.