2026-05-26T22:08:37Z Springfield Scene Magazine List Owner newsletter@ss-mag.com https://www.agtholdings.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi AGT Mailing LIst Program v11.22.0 stable 2023-09-18 tag:www.agtholdings.com,2026-05-04:%2Fcgi-bin%2Fdada%2Fmail.cgi%2Farchive%2FSSMDigital%2F20260504165637%2F 2026-05-04T16:56:37Z 2026-05-04T16:56:37Z <div style="color: #222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 600px;"><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 12px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: center;"> Springfield Scene Magazine – May Issue </p><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 15px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: center;"><a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/a82d39f4-cc31-4277-901d-dfad36dffc11" style="color: #2199e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Springfield Scene Magazine May 2026 Cover" src="https://www.agtholdings.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/SSMDigital/20260504165637/511a2a6688aa04e421f5b7ebf16b29c8_2026-05Cover.jpg" style="border: 0; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 500px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" /> </a></p><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3; margin: 18px 0 8px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left;"> A Triple Talent on the Rise </p><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 14px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left;"> Meet Meredith Crifasi — a singer, actress, and violinist bringing heart, discipline, and creativity to every stage. 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line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Download the PDF Version </a></p><hr style="border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; margin: 25px 0;" /><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left;"> Inside This Issue: </p><ul style="margin-top: 0; padding-left: 20px;"><li><strong>Dr. Charlotte Warren</strong></li><li>Red Shoe Gala – Celebrating 40 Years</li><li>Illuminate the Night – Supporting Alzheimer’s Research</li><li>LLCC Foundation Gala – Back to the 70s</li><li>ISO Monte Carlo Gala</li><li>Women’s Power Luncheon</li><li>Choosing the Right Path</li></ul><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 18px 0 0 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left;"> From inspiring individuals to the events that bring our community together, this issue captures the spirit of Springfield. </p><p style="color: #0a0a0a; 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margin: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left; word-wrap: normal;"> December 2025 Issue of Springfield Scene Magazine Is Live! </h1></td></tr><!-- Cover Image --><tr style="padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><td align="center" style="border-collapse: collapse !important; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; hyphens: none; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 10px 20px 10px 20px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: keep-all; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/9c3e320b-271e-4dab-b230-610fddd02957" style="color: #2199e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Springfield Scene Magazine - December 2025 Cover" src="https://www.agtholdings.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/SSMDigital/20251202082443/289ae94ce3c8280c1a3f33c158b11888_2025-12Cover.jpg" style="border: 0; 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font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Read the full issue here.</a></p></td></tr><!-- Cover Story --><tr style="padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><td style="border-collapse: collapse !important; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; hyphens: none; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 5px 20px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: keep-all; word-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 5px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left; word-wrap: normal;"> 📘 Cover Story: Melissa Skinner-Liberman </h2><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left;"> A personal and thoughtful profile on <strong>Melissa Skinner-Liberman</strong>, whose dedication to accessibility, education, and nonprofit support has made a meaningful impact on Springfield. <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/9c3e320b-271e-4dab-b230-610fddd02957" style="color: #1a73e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Read the full story.</a></p></td></tr><!-- Event Coverage --><tr style="padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><td style="border-collapse: collapse !important; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; hyphens: none; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 5px 20px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: keep-all; word-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 5px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left; word-wrap: normal;"> 🎉 Event Coverage: A Month of Culture, Celebration &#38; Culinary Excellence </h2><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left;"><strong>The 13th India Night Gala</strong><br /> A vibrant celebration of culture and community, produced by the Asian Indian Women’s Organization. <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/9c3e320b-271e-4dab-b230-610fddd02957" style="color: #1a73e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">See the gallery.</a></p><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left;"><strong>Private Dinner at Indigo Honoring Kevin Boehm</strong><br /> An intimate evening with Indigo’s founder and James Beard Award-winning restaurateur celebrating his memoir, <em>The Bottomless Cup</em>. <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/9c3e320b-271e-4dab-b230-610fddd02957" style="color: #1a73e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">View coverage.</a></p></td></tr><!-- ArtScene --><tr style="padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><td style="border-collapse: collapse !important; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; hyphens: none; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 5px 20px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: keep-all; word-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 5px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left; word-wrap: normal;"> 🎨 ArtScene: 10 Questions with Jean Follin </h2><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left;"> This month’s ArtScene spotlight features <strong>Jean Follin</strong>, offering thoughtful reflections on creativity, inspiration, and Springfield’s evolving arts landscape. <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/9c3e320b-271e-4dab-b230-610fddd02957" style="color: #1a73e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Read the interview.</a></p></td></tr><!-- Special Coverage --><tr style="padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><td style="border-collapse: collapse !important; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; hyphens: none; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 5px 20px 15px 20px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: keep-all; word-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="color: #222222; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 5px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left; word-wrap: normal;"> 🏙️ Special Coverage: Downtown Springfield Inc. in Transition </h2><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left;"> Explore the changes underway at <strong>Downtown Springfield Inc.</strong> and what they mean for the future of Springfield’s core business district. <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/9c3e320b-271e-4dab-b230-610fddd02957" style="color: #1a73e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Read the feature.</a></p></td></tr><!-- Closing / Call to Action --><tr style="padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><td style="border-collapse: collapse !important; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; 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color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; hyphens: none; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 6px 28px 0 28px; text-align: center; vertical-align: top; word-break: keep-all; word-wrap: break-word;"><h1 style="color: #111111; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 8px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left; word-wrap: normal;"> November 2025 Issue of <em>Springfield Scene Magazine</em> Is Live </h1><p style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left;"> Creativity, culture, and community—stories that inspire and events that define our city. </p><div style="background: #C6A15B; height: 2px; margin: 0 auto 10px auto; width: 80px;"></div></td></tr><!-- Cover Feature --><tr style="padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><td style="border-collapse: collapse !important; 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padding: 0; text-align: left; word-wrap: normal;">Cover Feature — <em>Stella Cole</em></h2><p style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left;"> Stella Cole shares her journey, artistry, and rising national spotlight. </p></td></tr></table></td></tr><!-- ArtScene --><tr style="padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><td style="border-collapse: collapse !important; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; hyphens: none; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0 28px 8px 28px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: keep-all; word-wrap: break-word;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border: 1px solid #e9e9ec; border-collapse: collapse; border-radius: 10px; border-spacing: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;" width="100%"><tr style="padding: 0; 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font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left;"> Gus Gordon sits down with <strong>Laura Richter</strong> for another 10 Questions feature. 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font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left; word-wrap: normal;">ARTSCENE Spotlight</h3><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0; text-align: left;">Gus Gordon brings us another <em>10 Questions</em> feature — this time with the incredible <strong>Jasmine French</strong>, starring in the upcoming production of <strong>DREAMGIRLS</strong>. 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