Now in its seventh year of performances, Up Close and Musical and its WSU counterpart, Music at Westfield will feature an eclectic range of vocal and instrumental music, including classical, blues, jazz, opera, Broadway and pop, in performances from September to December at the WOW Center, in the Westfield Downtown Cultural District and on the university campus.

The WOW Center at 105 Elm Street features intimate concerts with space holding up to seventy audience members, while Dever Stage in Parenzo Hall, on 577 Western Avenue is a larger venue, holding more than 500 audience members

AT THE WOW CENTER,
105 Elm Street, Downtown Cultural District

Friday, November 20

‍Downtown Music Series: Up Close and Musical
Another intimate night of music, dialogue, and discovery with WSU performers 7:00 PM

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AT WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY
Dever Stage, Parenzo Hall, 577 Western Avenue

Wednesday, November 18

‍Catherine Dower Recital Series: Departmental Recital
Another showcase of student talent across musical styles 4:30 PM

Sunday, November 22

‍Wind Symphony: Winter Concert
Conducted by Dr. Karen LaVoie 3:30 PM

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Jazz on a Winter’s Night: An Up Close and Musical Evening with Brophy & Company

Friday, December 11 • 7 p.m. • Free admission

The WOW Center, 105 Elm Street

The WOW Center hosts a special Up Close and Musical evening featuring pianist and audience favorite Bryan Brophy and Company. Enjoy an intimate night of lively jazz as Brophy and his ensemble bring their signature blend of classic standards, popular favorites and inspired improvisation to the gallery.

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DecemberFest Concerts at Westfield State University

Tuesday, December 1–Thursday, December 10

Westfield State University, 577 Western Avenue

WOW and Westfield State University once again team up for the 2026 DecemberFest edition of their popular concert series spotlighting the university’s talented student musicians and faculty. December is the perfect time to discover all the cultural opportunities just minutes from downtown on the beautiful Westfield State campus.

• Guitar & Percussion Ensembles — Tuesday, December 1 • 7 p.m. • Catherine Dower Center, Room 127
• Music Therapy Ensembles in Concert — Friday, December 4 • 7 p.m. • Catherine Dower Center, Room 127
• Mozart’s Opera, Bastien und Bastienne — Sunday, December 6 • 2 p.m. • Dever Stage, Parenzo Hall
• Jazz Night — Monday, December 7 • 7 p.m. • Catherine Dower Center, Room 127
• Small Ensembles in Concert — Tuesday, December 8 • 7 p.m. • Dever Stage, Parenzo Hall
• Department Recital — Wednesday, December 9 • 7 p.m. • Dever Stage, Parenzo Hall
• WSU Chorus and Chorale in Concert — Thursday, December 10 • 7 p.m. • Dever Stage, Parenzo Hall

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The Up Close and Musical series is funded with grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Westfield Cultural Council.

Westfield on Weekends is a 501(3)(c) volunteer not-for-profit community arts organization dedicated to enriching the creative vitality of Greater Westfield through accessible programming that educates, inspires, and fosters connections between our many neighbors while enhancing community spirit.