Springfield Symphony Hall

Cute little hall, parking very close and easy

Gorgeous acoustics, lovely venue (it's no Bushnell, but hey), and an easy to find location near I-91. I visited Symphony Hall for the first time tonight and watched an electrifying performance by the oh-so-talented Springfield Symphony -- Holst's "The Planets" and Dukas's "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." Clearly, I was nerding out in the best way possible. It's a wonderful cultural offering in downtown Springfield.

Gotta say-- the venue was SO hot and stuffy that it kind of distracted me from parts of the performance, which is why I knocked the rating down a star. Some air conditioning would be niiiice. Tons of folks fanning themselves with the program made me realize I wasn't alone.

Beautiful architecture, all the seats are good ones, and they allow you to bring wine to your seat now; frankly, what more can you ask for?  Springfield gets a lot of bad press, and plenty of folks say there is nothing to do in this city, but the SSO really shows off some of the great local cultural offerings.  I have a great time whenever I go!