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Thu - May 14 -- Wed - Jul 15
6:00 PM
  Living Along the River - a Songwriting Contest
Presented by the Connecticut River Watershed Council. Looking for great songs about the Connecticut River and its tributaries. For contest rules and entry forms go to www.ctriver.org . Dealine July 15. 413-772-2020 x 203
Mon - Jun 01 -- Thu - Jul 16
  Green River Festival Tickets on Sale
There are over twenty performances scheduled this year, many Valley favorites celebrating the 15th anniversary of Signature Sounds as well as Michael Franti and Spearhead, C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, the Sweetback Sisters and many more. It is the premier event of the season for the Pioneer Valley and fun for the entire family.. Many of you have been loyal festival-goes for the 22 years we have presented it, we hope to see you there again. $45 weekend tickets available on-line until July 12 at www.greenriverfestival.com. You may also pick up tickets at the Chamber office at 395 Main Street, Greenfield or World Eye Bookshop in Greenfield, Elmer's Store in Ashfield and Turn It Up locations (locations until July 16 - don't wait - could be a sell-out!).
Mon - Jun 15 -- Sun - Jul 19
  BFMC Art Exhibit - Nature Photogrpahy
Baystate Franklin Medical Center is presenting Stillness and Mystery, an exhibit of nature photographs by Tom Wyatt, of Warwick . The exhibit will be on display in the corridor outside the Oncology Department (main floor). Part of BFMC’s Healing Environment Project, the exhibit is open to the public. Artists who are interested in displaying their works at Baystate Franklin Medical Center can call the hospital’s administrative offices at 413-773-2761.
Wed - Jul 01
11:45 AM
  Inauguration Day at Greenfield Energy Park
Witness and celebrate the swearing in of all of those who were elected and re-elected at the recent Greenfield election. Held in the Greenfield Energy Park located at the end of Miles Street in Greenfield.
(rain location: Greenfield Middle School). Seating is limited, so bring a chair or blanket. Arrive no later than 11:45 a.m. There will be a "Walkway of the Past, Present and Future" and a short processional. Judge Laurie MacLeod will administer the Oath of Office to Mayor-Elect William F. Martin.
Wed - Jul 01
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Great Falls Farmers' Market
The market includes the sale of produce and plantings but also offers and encourages crafters, baked goods, meats, fresh eggs, preserves and civic groups are always welcome to participate. Entertainment is frequently offered for your listening pleasure. The market is held each Wednesday afternoon, rain or shine, from 3 pm to 6 pm. The season opens on May 6th and continues through October 28th. Located on the corner of 2nd Street and Avenue A. in Turners Falls, right next to the Great Falls Discovery Center. If you are interested in participating sealeggsdc@yahoo.com or greatfallsfarmersmarketturners@gmail.com
Wed - Jul 01
6:30 PM
  The Family Starship
A performance series, every Wednesday night through August 5. Free, thanks to the Friends of GPL and the Greenfield Cultural Council. Held at Greenfield Public Library www.greenfieldpubliclibrary.org, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 6:30 pm. 413-772-1544
July 1 - The Man in the Moon in Love, a puppet play
July 8 - Adventures in Space with Des LaFratta, magician and ventriloquist
July 15 - Starry Night, look at constellations with Rachel Roberts
July 22 - Exploring Outer Space, John Root presents a journey through our solar system
July 29 - Laura Cayer and her solar-powered portable recording studio and make a recording with kids
Aug. 5 - Jay Mankita brings his Veggie Voyager for a earth-friendly family concert called Books in Space.
Thu - Jul 02
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  Frist Thursdays with Pat & Tex LaMountain
Performance at BridgeSide Grille on Route 116 in Sunderland. No cover charge. 6 to 8:30 pm. 413-397-8101
Thu - Jul 02
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Four-Teen Year Anniversary Celebration!
Every Thursday Night on the Chandler’s Patio we will be celebrating our Anniversary!$14. per person for 14 YEARS! BBQ Chicken, Hamburger, Hot Dogs, Veggie Burgers, Pulled Pork, Field Green with local Marinated Vegetables, Cole Slaw,Bean Salad, Grilled Vegetables
Baked Potato with butter or sour cream.
AND LIVE MUSIC 6:00-9:00
Thursday June 4 Tom Carroll Guitarist
Thursday June 11 Charlie Apicella Trio Jazz
Thursday June 18 Mark VI Polka Band
Thursday June 25 John Waynelovich Jazz
Thursday July 2 The Chosen Few Reggae
Thursday July 9 Tom Carroll Guitarist
Thursday July 16 Art Steele with Shake It On Down
Thursday July 23 Espresso Jazz
Thursday July 30 Tom Carroll Guitarist
Thursday August 6 John Waynelovich Jazz
Thursday August 20 Tinky Weisblat & Alice Parker piano & vocal
Thursday August 27 Janet Ryan Jazz
Kyle’s Creations~ Summer Drink List! Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle Village, Routes 5 & 10, South Deerfield. 413-665-1277
Thu - Jul 02
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Music at the Station: COOP Concerts
Featuring musicians of the Franklin County Musician’s Cooperative. Concerts at The Station at the Greenfield Energy Park. Bring your blankets, chairs, picnic and spend an enjoyable evening of music. Greenfield Energy Park, Miles Street, Greenfield. 6 to 8 pm.
June 25 performers: Russ Thomas, Michael Orlen, Falltown String Band
July 2: The Ambiguities, Laura Siersema,Jennie McAvoy
July 9: Brooke Brown Saracino, Julia Burrough, Boys of the Landfill
July 16: Tom Carroll, Jenny Goodspeed, Pat & Tex LaMountain
July 23: Falltown String Band, Charlie Conant, Roland Lapierre
July 30: Laura Siersema, Jennie McAvoy, Joe Graveline
Aug. 8: Seven Mile Line, Russ Thomas, Brooke Brown Saracino
Aug. 13: Michael Orlen, Barry Higgins, Jenny Goodspeed
Aug. 20: TBA
Aug. 27: TBA
Thu - Jul 02
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  Live Jazz at Ristorante DiPaolo
Live jazz every Thursday. Treat yourself, bring a friend. Great food and service. Ristorante DiPaolo, 166 Avenue A in Turners Falls. 6:30-9:30 pm. 413-863-4441
Fri - Jul 03 -- Sat - Jul 04
  Giant Tag Sale
Held at the Convent Building (Queen of Peace) located next to Holy Trinity School, corner of Beacon & 64 North Streets in Greenfield. Friday 10 am - 2 pm. and Saturday 7 am to Noon.
Fri - Jul 03 -- Sat - Jul 04
  40th Season Mohawk Trail Concerts - 4th of July Concert
America's Holiday is the opportunity to mark our long association with Amherst as we note the town's 250th Anniversary in featuring a premiere by distinguished Amherst composer Robert Stern entitled Music for a Midsummer Evening written for Laura Klock, horn, Lynn Klock saxophone, and Estela Olevsky, piano, all Amherst residents. The program includes the Scaramouche Suite by Milhaud and On a Snowy Evening, by Catherine McMichael played by Lynn Klock and Nadine Shank piano, and from Jazz Duo, Jerry Noble piano and Bob Sparkman clarinet a selection of American delights. July 4 is offered as MTC's Free Family Concert without intermission and starting earlier at 7 pm. so that the audience can follow with further Holiday Night celebration. Concerts at the Federated Church, Charlemont. Friday, Concert 7:30 pm. 413-625-9511 888-682-6873
Fri - Jul 03
6:00 PM
  New England Brass Quartet
Featuring popular, ragtime and musicals. Bring your blankets, chairs, picnic and spend an enjoyable evening of music. Greenfield Energy Park, Miles Street, Greenfield. 6 pm.
Fri - Jul 03
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Chandler’s Food, Wine & Jazz Spectacular – Red, White and Blue
Music by Espresso Jazz. This is an interactive event designed to feature a variety of wines and foods they compliment. This a great event for adults to socialize, learn about wine, and jazz. Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle Village, Routes 5 & 10, South Deerfield. 6-9 pm. 413-665-1277
Fri - Jul 03
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Live Jazz with Jazz Sketches
Performances every Friday. At Sienna, 6B Elm Street in South Deerfield. 6-9 pm. 413-665-0215
Fri - Jul 03
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  Independence Evening Paddle
Presented by Northfield Mountain Recreation & Environmental Center. For ages 12 and older. Free with own canoe, $25 with boat rental. 6:30-9 pm. Pre-register at 800-859-2960
Fri - Jul 03
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Jazz at Blue Heron Restaurant
Jazz in the lounge with Ndigo Moon. Blue Heron www.blueherondining.com is located at 112 N. Main Street in Sunderland. 7 to 10 pm. 413-665-2102
Fri - Jul 03
8:00 PM
  Contra Dance - The Moving Violations with Bob Golder calling
Moving Violations: Becky Ashenden (piano, accordion, bass), Chuck Corman (bass, guitar, percussion), Van Kaynor (fiddle) and Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin). Swedish dancing from 8:00 to 8:30; contras from 8:30. Guiding Star Grange Hall, Chapman Street, Greenfield. $10 admission, $8 students.
Fri - Jul 03
9:00 PM
  Live Music Series
Every Friday at Hope & Olive. March 13 - The Owiehops; March 20 - Wildwood. Hope & Olive, 44 Hope Street in Greenfield. No cover. 9 pm. 413-774-3150
Sat - Jul 04 -- Sun - Jul 05
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  Summer Horse Trails
This equestrian event offers dressage (a routine in a ring); stadium (jumping over a pattern of fences in a ring); cross-country (jumping natural obstacles through the woods and fields). Held at Stoneleigh-Burnham School Equestrian Center, Bernardston Road in Greenfield. 8 am to 4 pm. 413-773-8333
Sat - Jul 04
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  Greenfield Farmers’ Market
Featuring local plants, perennials, local produce and baked goods. Held at Court Square between the town common and town hall in Greenfield. Check out www.greenfieldfarmersmarket.com to see a complete list of events at the Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m. to 12:30 pm. 413-625-9907
Sat - Jul 04 -- Sun - Aug 16
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  Family Activites: Materials Make It! Fibers, Clay and Wood
Visitors will see, handle, and work with the natural materials that were used to make the buildings and objects that New Englanders lived with every day. Explore fibers that were made into textiles: flax, wool and silk. Learn about different kinds of clay used around the world to make the dishes New Englanders bought and used for eating and drinking. Discover the unique properties of varieties of wood, and how they were chosen from different wood-working projects. Use natural materials to make a special project you can take home. Included with general admission. Historic Deerfield, Deerfield. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm - drop in anytime.
Sat - Jul 04
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  Demonstrations: Warm Weather, Cold Hearth
In the kitchen of the 1786 Hall Tavern, museum guides will demonstrate cookery techniques and lead discussions on 18th and early 19th-century food preparation, preservation technology, seasonality, diet, and the availability of local and imported foodstuffs. Held at Historic Deerfield, Deerfield. 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. 413-775-7217
Sat - Jul 04
10:00 AM
  Fourth of July Parade - Conway
Parade will form at the Masonic Common at 9:30 am. and step off at 10 am to walk or ride down Main Street to the Library Common for a short program.
Sat - Jul 04
11:00 AM
  Fancy Nancy Luncheon
Dress fancy for luncheon. The book "Fancy Nancy" by Jane O'Connor will be read. Full award winning kids' menu will be available with Parfaits for dessert. Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle Village, Routes 5 & 10, South Deerfield. 11:00 am. 413-665-1277
Sat - Jul 04
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  Hands-on Activities: Apprentice's Workshop at Dwight House
Visitors are invited to learn more about the craftsmanship behinds some of the fascinating objects that can be seen in the Flynt Center of Early New England Life, and throughout the Historic Deerfield museum houses. Through exhibits present in the three first-floor rooms of the Dwight House, visitors will learn about the work involved in creating the architectural woodworking, English factory-produced ceramics, and woven wool textiles that were popular in New England around the 1790 to 1810. Hands-on experiences include fitting together window sash in the architectural woodworking gallery, and the hand-processing of wool fibers in the textile gallery. Included with general admission. Historic Deerfield www.historic-deerfield.org, Deerfield. 12:30 - 4:30 pm.
Sat - Jul 04
3:00 PM
  July 4th Band Concert
To celebrate the Fourth of July on Saturday at 3 pm, in front of the Old Town Hall, Old Deerfield. Free. 413-774-3768 x 10 www.deerfield-ma.org
Sat - Jul 04
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Steak Roast & Chicken BBQ
Presented by the Lake Wyola Assocation. Dancing as well. Held at Lake Wyola in Shutesbury. 5 to 7 pm. Tickets - 413-367-2498
Sat - Jul 04
7:00 PM
  Free Family Concert
Presented by Mohawk Trail Concerts www.mohawktrailconcerts.org Held at Charlemont Federated Church located on Route 2 in Charlemont. Starting at 7 pm. with no intermission. 413-625-9511
Sat - Jul 04
8:00 PM
  Contra Dance
Dance to Wild Asparagus with fiddler Sam Amidon and Harry Aceto on bass. Beginners workshop at 8:00 Admission $10, students $8. Guiding Star Grange Hall, Chapman Street, Greenfield.
Sun - Jul 05
3:00 PM
  Old Deerfield Sunday Afternoon Concert Series
Chamber music performed in the Victorian setting of Memorial Hall Museum's Music Room. Performers to be announced. Adults $10, $5 for seniors and students. Memorial Hall is located at 10 Memorial Street in Deerfield. 3 pm. 413-774-3768 x 10 www.deerfield-ma.org
Sun - Jul 05
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Independence Day Community Celebration & Fireworks in Greenfield
A great line-up of events for the entire community to enjoy. Activities start at 6:00 p.m. followed by Fireworks beginning at 9:30 p.m. Held at Beacon Field in Greenfield. Fireworks display shot from the area of Poet's Seat Tower. 413-772-1553. Rain date: Monday, July 6.
Mon - Jul 06
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
  Greenfield Zen
All are welcome to join us as we practice the quiet of sitting and walking Zen meditation. Both group and individual instruction are offered, and beginners are invited to come at 7:00 pm for initial instruction. Donations to cover expenses are appreciated but not required. Please bring your own sitting cushion if you have one. (We have several cushions and chairs to share.) Does not meet Labor Day. Held each week at Green River Yoga & Movement Arts, 158 Main Street, studio B, Greenfield. 413-773-9744 or je88@comcast.net
Tue - Jul 07
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Greenfield Military Band Concerts
Our local musical jewel performing Broadway hits and pops. Bring your blankets, chairs, picnic and spend an enjoyable evening of music. Greenfield Energy Park, Miles Street, Greenfield. 7-8 pm.
Wed - Jul 08
  11th Season BJ's Flower Swappers
The purpose of the swap is to recycle extra perennials. Swappers bring perennials, seeds, roots, fresh flowers, annual seedlings, vegetables, etc. Meets rain or shine on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings from April to September. Garden is open at 5:45 for an educational guided tour. Something different is in bloom every time the group meets. Swapping starts at 6:15 sharp. Attendance fee is $2.00 each you attend. Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Held at the Sokoloski home, 170 Whately Road, South Deerfield. No smoking, no dogs. 413-665-4039
Wed - Jul 08
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Greenfield S.A.L.T. TRIAD Picnic
Menu: hot dogs, hamburgers, salad, dessert and beverage. Entertainment as well. Tickets ($5) can be purchased through the Franklin County Sheriff's Department or at the door. Noon to 3 pm. Held at the White Eagles Picnic Grounds, Plain Road in Greenfield. 413-863-4142
Wed - Jul 08
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Great Falls Farmers' Market
The market includes the sale of produce and plantings but also offers and encourages crafters, baked goods, meats, fresh eggs, preserves and civic groups are always welcome to participate. Entertainment is frequently offered for your listening pleasure. The market is held each Wednesday afternoon, rain or shine, from 3 pm to 6 pm. The season opens on May 6th and continues through October 28th. Located on the corner of 2nd Street and Avenue A. in Turners Falls, right next to the Great Falls Discovery Center. If you are interested in participating sealeggsdc@yahoo.com or greatfallsfarmersmarketturners@gmail.com
Wed - Jul 08
6:30 PM
  The Family Starship
A performance series, every Wednesday night through August 5. Free, thanks to the Friends of GPL and the Greenfield Cultural Council. Held at Greenfield Public Library www.greenfieldpubliclibrary.org, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 6:30 pm. 413-772-1544
July 1 - The Man in the Moon in Love, a puppet play
July 8 - Adventures in Space with Des LaFratta, magician and ventriloquist
July 15 - Starry Night, look at constellations with Rachel Roberts
July 22 - Exploring Outer Space, John Root presents a journey through our solar system
July 29 - Laura Cayer and her solar-powered portable recording studio and make a recording with kids
Aug. 5 - Jay Mankita brings his Veggie Voyager for a earth-friendly family concert called Books in Space.
Thu - Jul 09
  The Last High Queen of Ireland
A new musical based on the life of the last High Queenpf Ireland, Gormlaith, the wife of Brian Boru. Music by Rosemary Caine, written by Talaya Delaney and directed and co-created by Linda Mcinerney. Performances in Reid Theatre, at Deerfield Academy, Deerfield. Adults $25 and students or seniors $20. www.olddeerfieldproductions.org
Performances at 8 pm Thursday to Saturday and Sundays at 2 pm.
Thu - Jul 09
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Four-Teen Year Anniversary Celebration!
Every Thursday Night on the Chandler’s Patio we will be celebrating our Anniversary!$14. per person for 14 YEARS! BBQ Chicken, Hamburger, Hot Dogs, Veggie Burgers, Pulled Pork, Field Green with local Marinated Vegetables, Cole Slaw,Bean Salad, Grilled Vegetables
Baked Potato with butter or sour cream.
AND LIVE MUSIC 6:00-9:00
Thursday June 4 Tom Carroll Guitarist
Thursday June 11 Charlie Apicella Trio Jazz
Thursday June 18 Mark VI Polka Band
Thursday June 25 John Waynelovich Jazz
Thursday July 2 The Chosen Few Reggae
Thursday July 9 Tom Carroll Guitarist
Thursday July 16 Art Steele with Shake It On Down
Thursday July 23 Espresso Jazz
Thursday July 30 Tom Carroll Guitarist
Thursday August 6 John Waynelovich Jazz
Thursday August 20 Tinky Weisblat & Alice Parker piano & vocal
Thursday August 27 Janet Ryan Jazz
Kyle’s Creations~ Summer Drink List! Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle Village, Routes 5 & 10, South Deerfield. 413-665-1277
Thu - Jul 09
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Music at the Station: COOP Concerts
Featuring musicians of the Franklin County Musician’s Cooperative. Concerts at The Station at the Greenfield Energy Park. Bring your blankets, chairs, picnic and spend an enjoyable evening of music. Greenfield Energy Park, Miles Street, Greenfield. 6 to 8 pm.
June 25 performers: Russ Thomas, Michael Orlen, Falltown String Band
July 2: The Ambiguities, Laura Siersema,Jennie McAvoy
July 9: Brooke Brown Saracino, Julia Burrough, Boys of the Landfill
July 16: Tom Carroll, Jenny Goodspeed, Pat & Tex LaMountain
July 23: Falltown String Band, Charlie Conant, Roland Lapierre
July 30: Laura Siersema, Jennie McAvoy, Joe Graveline
Aug. 8: Seven Mile Line, Russ Thomas, Brooke Brown Saracino
Aug. 13: Michael Orlen, Barry Higgins, Jenny Goodspeed
Aug. 20: TBA
Aug. 27: TBA
Thu - Jul 09
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  Live Jazz at Ristorante DiPaolo
Live jazz every Thursday. Treat yourself, bring a friend. Great food and service. Ristorante DiPaolo, 166 Avenue A in Turners Falls. 6:30-9:30 pm. 413-863-4441
Thu - Jul 09
7:30 PM
  Summer Lecture Series: Joyful Noise
Musical instruments, composers and musicians in Early America - Justin Morgan, Williams Billings and the 18th-century New England Song.Robert Eisenstein will give the first of three lectures. Eisenstein is the director of the Five College Early Music Program, and conducts a 17th & 18th century chamber ensemble.Held at the White Church Community Center in Deerfield. Free. Contact Historic Deerfield www.hisoric-deerfield for details. 7:30 pm. 413-775-7214
Fri - Jul 10 -- Sat - Jul 11
  PDP Productions’ 4th Annual Greenfield Rock Festival – Greenfield Rockfest ’09
Featuring 30 bands on two stages over 2 days. Opens Friday at 4:45 pm. Saturday begins at 11:45 am. Bring your blankets, chairs, picnic and spend an enjoyable evening of music. Greenfield Energy Park, Miles Street, Greenfield.
Fri - Jul 10 -- Sat - Jul 11
  40th Season Mohawk Trail Concerts - Baroque Concert
Henry Purcell's 350th anniversary is MTC's chance to program a popular all Baroque concert. Led from the harpsichord by the indomitable Gregory Hayes directing vocal group Cantabile and select early music instrumentalists, we also welcome the new voice of David McFerrin award winning baritone and Leverett MA native, now establishing an enviable reputation in Europe and across the USA. The program will show delightful examples of Purcell's prolific compositions, vocal and instrumental, from his productive but brief life 1659-1695. Concerts at the Federated Church, Charlemont. Friday Concert 7:30 pm - Saturday Concert 8 pm. 413-625-9511 or 888-682-6873
Fri - Jul 10 -- Sat - Jul 11
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  Greenfield Summer Fest, Sidewalk Sales & Scavenger Hunt II
Presented by the Greenfield Business Association. Scavenger hunt begins at the GBA tent located on corner of Main & Chapman Streets. 413-774-2791
Fri - Jul 10
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Live Jazz with Jazz Sketches
Performances every Friday. At Sienna, 6B Elm Street in South Deerfield. 6-9 pm. 413-665-0215
Fri - Jul 10
6:00 PM
  Chandler’s Berkshire Brewing Beer Dinner
Enjoy the company of Master Brewers Chris Lalli and Gary Bogoff for a great event featuring the Berkshire Brewing Company's handcrafted ales. The evening starts at Berkshire Brewing Company at 6:00 with hors' doeuvres and an hour tour of the brewery followed by a three course meal at Chandler's Restaurant, located at Yankee Candle Village, Routes 5 & 10, South Deerfield. $45. per person. Reservations 413-665-1277.
Fri - Jul 10
7:00 PM
  Summer Friday Nights Films at Greenfield Public Library
Program made possible by the Friends of Greenfield Public Library. The library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. Films shown at 7 pm.
July 10 - Doubt, 2009 rated PG-13. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play about a priest who denies the accusation that he sexually abused a pupil at a Catholic School in 1964.
July 17 - Ghost Town, 2008 rated PG-13. Fantasy and romantic comedy about a man who starts seeing ghosts after a near death experience.
July 24 - The Astronaut Farmer, 2007 rated PG. An astronaut is forced to leave NASA to save his family farm, but he constructs his own rocket striving to fulfill his dream of orbiting the Earth,
July 31 - Coraline, 2009 rated PG. A stop motion animation of Neil Gaimans's fantasy book about a young girl who unlocks a mysterious door and begins an adventure in a parallel world.
August 7 - Son of Rainbow, 2008 rated PG-13. Two young English boys are inspired after seeing a Rambo movie, to create their own bizarre home version of the classic action film. Sweet & hilarious!
August 14 - Get Smart, 2008 rated PG-13. A slapstick adventure about a bungling secret agent who is on a mission to battle the forces of an evil crime organization with his more-competent partner.
Fri - Jul 10
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Jazz at Blue Heron Restaurant
Jazz in the lounge with Ndigo Moon. Blue Heron www.blueherondining.com is located at 112 N. Main Street in Sunderland. 7 to 10 pm. 413-665-2102
Fri - Jul 10
7:00 PM
  Great Falls Coffee House
Live music each month in the beautiful historic Great Hall of the Great Falls Discovery Center located at 2 Avenue in Turners Falls. 7 pm. 413-863-3221
Fri - Jul 10 -- Sat - Jul 11
7:30 PM
  Pothole Pictures Film Series: The Secret Garden Party
Part of the Bridge of Flowers 80th Birthday Party! Wonderfully magical drama of two young children who bring happiness to another child, bedridden under orders from his strict domineering father, by means of an abandoned locked garden when they can hide from adults and nuture their imaginations undisturbed. A powerful and hypnotic portrayal of childhood innocence and morality and an enchanting film for the whole family. Margaret O'Brien, Dean Stockwell. Directed by Fred M. Wilcox. 1949. NR. b&w and color. 92 mins. Music before the movie - Frid. 7 pm - Leo T. Baldwin (folk/rock), Sat. 7 pm. - Rambling Pitchfork (traditional Irish tunes). Shown at Memorial Hall Theater, 51 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls. 413-625-2896
Fri - Jul 10 -- Sat - Jul 11
8:00 PM
  The Country Players - Oliver!
Keep your hand on your pocket watch, as the pickpockets take to the Shea Stage in The Country Players' production of Lionel Bart's musical "Oliver!" Based on Charles Dickens' classic novel "Oliver Twist" the music will get your toes tapping and start you singing "Food Glorious Food" and asking for more! Opening Friday, July 10 at 8 p.m. and continuing July 11, 17, 18 with a Sunday matinee on July 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be reserved at the Shea box office in Turners Falls by calling 413-863-2281 ext. 1.
Fri - Jul 10
9:00 PM
  Live Music Series
Every Friday at Hope & Olive. March 13 - The Owiehops; March 20 - Wildwood. Hope & Olive, 44 Hope Street in Greenfield. No cover. 9 pm. 413-774-3150
Sat - Jul 11
  Bridge of Flowers 80th Anniversary
Details avaialable at a later time.
Sat - Jul 11
  Teddy Bear Tea with Mrs. Claus
Bring your favorite Teddy Bear and have tea and lunch. We will read the book "Brown Paper Teddy Bear". Award winning kids menu & regular lunch menu for adults. Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle Village, Routes 5 & 10, So. Deerfield. 11 am. 413-665-1277
Sat - Jul 11
4:00 AM
  High Tea
A wonderful girl’s afternoon of shopping at Yankee Candle Village then High Tea at Chandler’s Restaurant. Miniature sandwiches, miniature sweets, assorted teas. $16 per person. Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle Village, Routes 5 & 10, South Deerfield. 4 pm. 413-665-1277
Sat - Jul 11
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  Greenfield Farmers’ Market
Featuring local plants, perennials, local produce and baked goods. Held at Court Square between the town common and town hall in Greenfield. Check out www.greenfieldfarmersmarket.com to see a complete list of events at the Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m. to 12:30 pm. 413-625-9907
Sat - Jul 11
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  17th Annual Garden Tour
Presented by the Greenfield Garden Club. Self-guided tour of a variety of gardens along with refreshment stops with free, delectable finger foods. Tickets ($12) and maps to locations available at Trap Plain, corner of Federal & Silver Streets in Greenfield. 9 am to 1 pm.
Sat - Jul 11
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  Daylily & Arts Festival
Spend the day learning at workshops, dining with the divas or bring your own lunch and have a picnic. Watch the artists at work or indulge yourself in the marketplace with many handmade products. Best of all the daylilies are in full bloom. Daylily dining with divas Mary Ellen and Denise - menu: herb cheese in daylily cups, daylily confetti salad, pickled daylily buds, daylily pasta with stir-fried summer vegetables, pudding in a daylily cup, daylily-cheese bread, daylily custard trifle. Pre-register for the meal ($18.00). At Glenbrook Gardens, 56 Glenbrook Drive (off Leyden Road), Greenfield. Please no dogs. 9 am. to 4 pm. 413-772-6997 or silvergardens@yahoo.com
Sat - Jul 11
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  Demonstrations: Warm Weather, Cold Hearth
In the kitchen of the 1786 Hall Tavern, museum guides will demonstrate cookery techniques and lead discussions on 18th and early 19th-century food preparation, preservation technology, seasonality, diet, and the availability of local and imported foodstuffs. Held at Historic Deerfield, Deerfield. 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. 413-775-7217
Sat - Jul 11
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  Artisans and Garden Tour
Sponsored by the Sons and Daughters of Hawley. A self-guided tour ($10) of gardens and artisans throughout the town of Hawley. Luncheon ($12)available (entree, dessert and beverage). Tour from 10 am to 4 pm. Luncheon from 11:30 am to 1 pm. For brochure and luncheon tickets call 413-339-4231 or 413-339-4441. Rain or shine.
Sat - Jul 11
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  2nd Annual Tines & Tunes Festival
A FREE family-friendly festival to benefit the Shea Theater http//:www.theshea.org. Live entertainment begins at noon and continues all day, with performances from the cast of The Country Players production of Oliver!, the 2009 Valley Idol and Valley Idol Jr. Winners, Katie Clark and The Green River Band, Still Creek, Ameri-MF-Cana with Ed Vadas and Sue Burkhart, Exit Reason and Haven't A Clue. For the kids, Mademoiselle Pixie Belle will be on hand doing face painting from 12 - 2 pm and balloon art from 2 - 3 pm. Refreshments include pulled pork, burgers, hot dogs, fresh corn on the cob, French Fries, soft drinks and beer. FREE ADMISSION. 12 - 8 pm. Held in Peskeomskut Park, off Avenue A in Turners Falls.
Sun - Jul 12
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Ice Cream Social
Sponsored by the Ashfield Historical Society. Donations appreciated. Held at the Museum on Main Street in Ashfield. 1 - 5 pm. 413-628-3900
Sun - Jul 12
3:00 PM
  Old Deerfield Sunday Afternoon Concert Series
Chamber music performed in the Victorian setting of Memorial Hall Museum's Music Room. Performers to be announced. Adults $10, $5 for seniors and students. Memorial Hall is located at 10 Memorial Street in Deerfield. 3 pm. 413-774-3768 x 10 www.deerfield-ma.org
Sun - Jul 12
6:00 PM
  Sundays in the Park – Jay Ungar and Molly Mason Family Band
The band features Jay, Molly, Jay’s daughter Ruth Ungar Merenda, and her husband Michael Merenda. Double fiddles, sweet vocal harmonies and rhythmic energy abound as two generations collaborate to entertain you with music from the heart and soul of America. Held in the Greenfield Energy Park, located at the end of Miles Street, Greenfield. Bring a picnic dinner, blanket/chair, and enjoy the great music. 6 pm.
Mon - Jul 13
6:00 PM
  Pioneer Valley Symphony Solar Series
Small ensembles – classic chamber music. Bring your blankets, chairs, picnic and spend an enjoyable evening of music. Greenfield Energy Park, Miles Street, Greenfield. 6 pm.
Mon - Jul 13
7:00 PM
  Montague Community Band Concert Series
Performance at Peskeomskut Park, off Avenue A in Turners Falls. 7 pm. New members welcome.
Mon - Jul 13
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
  Greenfield Zen
All are welcome to join us as we practice the quiet of sitting and walking Zen meditation. Both group and individual instruction are offered, and beginners are invited to come at 7:00 pm for initial instruction. Donations to cover expenses are appreciated but not required. Please bring your own sitting cushion if you have one. (We have several cushions and chairs to share.) Does not meet Labor Day. Held each week at Green River Yoga & Movement Arts, 158 Main Street, studio B, Greenfield. 413-773-9744 or je88@comcast.net
Tue - Jul 14
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Greenfield Military Band Concerts
Our local musical jewel performing Broadway hits and pops. Bring your blankets, chairs, picnic and spend an enjoyable evening of music. Greenfield Energy Park, Miles Street, Greenfield. 7-8 pm.
Wed - Jul 15
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Great Falls Farmers' Market
The market includes the sale of produce and plantings but also offers and encourages crafters, baked goods, meats, fresh eggs, preserves and civic groups are always welcome to participate. Entertainment is frequently offered for your listening pleasure. The market is held each Wednesday afternoon, rain or shine, from 3 pm to 6 pm. The season opens on May 6th and continues through October 28th. Located on the corner of 2nd Street and Avenue A. in Turners Falls, right next to the Great Falls Discovery Center. If you are interested in participating sealeggsdc@yahoo.com or greatfallsfarmersmarketturners@gmail.com
Wed - Jul 15
6:30 PM
  The Family Starship
A performance series, every Wednesday night through August 5. Free, thanks to the Friends of GPL and the Greenfield Cultural Council. Held at Greenfield Public Library www.greenfieldpubliclibrary.org, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 6:30 pm. 413-772-1544
July 1 - The Man in the Moon in Love, a puppet play
July 8 - Adventures in Space with Des LaFratta, magician and ventriloquist
July 15 - Starry Night, look at constellations with Rachel Roberts
July 22 - Exploring Outer Space, John Root presents a journey through our solar system
July 29 - Laura Cayer and her solar-powered portable recording studio and make a recording with kids
Aug. 5 - Jay Mankita brings his Veggie Voyager for a earth-friendly family concert called Books in Space.
Wed - Jul 15
7:30 PM
  Come and Sing!
Alice Parker, nationally-known composer and educator, will hold a sing-along of folk songs and hymns. All are welcome, no admission. Held at Charlemont Federated Church located on Route 2 in Charlemont. 7:30 pm. 413-536-1753 or kay@aliceparker.com
Thu - Jul 16
  The Last High Queen of Ireland
A new musical based on the life of the last High Queenpf Ireland, Gormlaith, the wife of Brian Boru. Music by Rosemary Caine, written by Talaya Delaney and directed and co-created by Linda Mcinerney. Performances in Reid Theatre, at Deerfield Academy, Deerfield. Adults $25 and students or seniors $20. www.olddeerfieldproductions.org
Performances at 8 pm Thursday to Saturday and Sundays at 2 pm.
Thu - Jul 16
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Music at the Station: COOP Concerts
Featuring musicians of the Franklin County Musician’s Cooperative. Concerts at The Station at the Greenfield Energy Park. Bring your blankets, chairs, picnic and spend an enjoyable evening of music. Greenfield Energy Park, Miles Street, Greenfield. 6 to 8 pm.
June 25 performers: Russ Thomas, Michael Orlen, Falltown String Band
July 2: The Ambiguities, Laura Siersema,Jennie McAvoy
July 9: Brooke Brown Saracino, Julia Burrough, Boys of the Landfill
July 16: Tom Carroll, Jenny Goodspeed, Pat & Tex LaMountain
July 23: Falltown String Band, Charlie Conant, Roland Lapierre
July 30: Laura Siersema, Jennie McAvoy, Joe Graveline
Aug. 8: Seven Mile Line, Russ Thomas, Brooke Brown Saracino
Aug. 13: Michael Orlen, Barry Higgins, Jenny Goodspeed
Aug. 20: TBA
Aug. 27: TBA
Thu - Jul 16
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Four-Teen Year Anniversary Celebration!
Every Thursday Night on the Chandler’s Patio we will be celebrating our Anniversary!$14. per person for 14 YEARS! BBQ Chicken, Hamburger, Hot Dogs, Veggie Burgers, Pulled Pork, Field Green with local Marinated Vegetables, Cole Slaw,Bean Salad, Grilled Vegetables
Baked Potato with butter or sour cream.
AND LIVE MUSIC 6:00-9:00
Thursday June 4 Tom Carroll Guitarist
Thursday June 11 Charlie Apicella Trio Jazz
Thursday June 18 Mark VI Polka Band
Thursday June 25 John Waynelovich Jazz
Thursday July 2 The Chosen Few Reggae
Thursday July 9 Tom Carroll Guitarist
Thursday July 16 Art Steele with Shake It On Down
Thursday July 23 Espresso Jazz
Thursday July 30 Tom Carroll Guitarist
Thursday August 6 John Waynelovich Jazz
Thursday August 20 Tinky Weisblat & Alice Parker piano & vocal
Thursday August 27 Janet Ryan Jazz
Kyle’s Creations~ Summer Drink List! Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle Village, Routes 5 & 10, South Deerfield. 413-665-1277
Thu - Jul 16
7:30 PM
  Summer Lecture Series - Joyful Noise
Musical Instruments, Composers and Musicians in Early America - Musical Instruments. Darcy Kuronen will give the second of three lectures on music in Early America. Kuronen has worked for 17 years with the collection of musical instruments at the Boston Musuem of Fine Arts. Held at the White Church Community Center,Deerfield. Free. Contact Historic Deerfield www.historic-deerfield.org 413-775-7214
Fri - Jul 17 -- Sat - Jul 18
  40th Season Mohawk Trail Concerts - Bolcom & Morris
Concert of `Bolcom & Morris', introduces as special guest the Andean composer, Gabriela Lena Frank when William Bolcom composer/pianist and Joan Morris mezzo-soprano bring their eagerly anticipated annual treat of great theatre and cabaret material to our Charlemont audience. This year we are to enjoy a premiere of Bill's new `Mini Cabs' (ingenious miniature cabaret songs inspired by ideas of the late poet Arnold Weinstein), a group by John Corigliano, and a grand exploration of Latin American music together with their guest, brilliant Peruvian pianist/composer Gabriela Lena Frank, and MTC's Argentina born Estela Olevsky. Concerts at the Federated Church, Charlemont. Friday, Concert 7:30 pm - Saturday Concert 8:00 pm. 413-625-9511 or 888-682-6873
Fri - Jul 17 -- Sat - Jul 18
  23rd Annual Green River Festival
Presented by Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Featuring music (There are over twenty performances scheduled this year, many favorites in the Valley celebrating the 15th anniversary of Signature Sounds as well as Michael Franti and Spearhead, C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, the Sweetback Sisters and lots more). It’s fun for the entire family and is the premier event of the season, crafts, food and hot air balloon launches (weather permitting). Friday - Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Evening of music, includes a hot air balloon launch (6:00 p.m.) and a spectacular balloon illumination (9:30 p.m.). Saturday - Hot air balloon launch at 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. No admission for the 6:00 a.m. launch. Gates open at Noon. Full afternoon and evening of music. (close at 10:00 p.m.) During the day crafts, food, and kids activities. Held at Greenfield Community College located at One College Drive in Greenfield. No alcohol or pets allowed. 413-773-5463. www.greenriverfestival.org Admisssion: Early bird tickets go on sale in late April. Children 12 and under free. Hot Air Balloon Launches (weather permitting) Fri. 6 p.m.; Sat. 6 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Sun. 6 a.m. (no admission fee for 6 a.m. launches). Balloon rides are $225.00 per person. Tethered rides available. Call the Welcome Center over the weekend for details: 413-773-9393
Fri - Jul 17 -- Thu - Aug 13
10:00 AM
  UMASS Field School in Historical Archaeology
Visit with students from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst campus, working under the directio of Dr. Robert Paynter. In the Barnard Tavern and Frary House at Historic Deerfield. www.historic-deerfield.org 10 am. to Noon and 1 to 3 pm. Tuesday to Saturday.
Fri - Jul 17
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  CELEBRATE HARRY POTTER with a Hogwart Feast
Come dressed in your favorite Wizard Attire or disguised as a Muggle to celebrate the release of the new Harry Potter movie Half-Blood Prince.
Hogwart Buffet: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken, Salad with witch's eye balls, goblins teeth, and more with make your own Snape's Potions Sundaes. $14.00 adults Muggles and $7.00 children Wizards. Held at Yankee Candle Village, located on Routes 5 & 10 in South Deerfield.
Fri - Jul 17
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Live Jazz with Jazz Sketches
Performances every Friday. At Sienna, 6B Elm Street in South Deerfield. 6-9 pm. 413-665-0215
Fri - Jul 17
7:00 PM
  Summer Friday Nights Films at Greenfield Public Library
Program made possible by the Friends of Greenfield Public Library. The library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. Films shown at 7 pm.
July 10 - Doubt, 2009 rated PG-13. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play about a priest who denies the accusation that he sexually abused a pupil at a Catholic School in 1964.
July 17 - Ghost Town, 2008 rated PG-13. Fantasy and romantic comedy about a man who starts seeing ghosts after a near death experience.
July 24 - The Astronaut Farmer, 2007 rated PG. An astronaut is forced to leave NASA to save his family farm, but he constructs his own rocket striving to fulfill his dream of orbiting the Earth,
July 31 - Coraline, 2009 rated PG. A stop motion animation of Neil Gaimans's fantasy book about a young girl who unlocks a mysterious door and begins an adventure in a parallel world.
August 7 - Son of Rainbow, 2008 rated PG-13. Two young English boys are inspired after seeing a Rambo movie, to create their own bizarre home version of the classic action film. Sweet & hilarious!
August 14 - Get Smart, 2008 rated PG-13. A slapstick adventure about a bungling secret agent who is on a mission to battle the forces of an evil crime organization with his more-competent partner.
Fri - Jul 17
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Jazz at Blue Heron Restaurant
Jazz in the lounge with Ndigo Moon. Blue Heron www.blueherondining.com is located at 112 N. Main Street in Sunderland. 7 to 10 pm. 413-665-2102
Fri - Jul 17 -- Sat - Jul 18
8:00 PM
  The Country Players - Oliver!
Keep your hand on your pocket watch, as the pickpockets take to the Shea Stage in The Country Players' production of Lionel Bart's musical "Oliver!" Based on Charles Dickens' classic novel "Oliver Twist" the music will get your toes tapping and start you singing "Food Glorious Food" and asking for more! Opening Friday, July 10 at 8 p.m. and continuing July 11, 17, 18 with a Sunday matinee on July 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be reserved at the Shea box office in Turners Falls by calling 413-863-2281 ext. 1.
Fri - Jul 17
9:00 PM
  Live Music Series
Every Friday at Hope & Olive. March 13 - The Owiehops; March 20 - Wildwood. Hope & Olive, 44 Hope Street in Greenfield. No cover. 9 pm. 413-774-3150
Sat - Jul 18
  Concert in Turners Falls
Outdoor concert in Peskeomskut Park. Located just off Avenue A in Turners Falls.
Sat - Jul 18
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  Greenfield Farmers’ Market
Featuring local plants, perennials, local produce and baked goods. Held at Court Square between the town common and town hall in Greenfield. Check out www.greenfieldfarmersmarket.com to see a complete list of events at the Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m. to 12:30 pm. 413-625-9907
Sat - Jul 18
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  Daylily Sale Open House
Lily digging – many colors and sizes. At Glenbrook Gardens, 56 Glenbrook Drive, Greenfield. 9 am. to 4 pm. 413-772-6997
Sat - Jul 18
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  Demonstrations: Warm Weather, Cold Hearth
In the kitchen of the 1786 Hall Tavern, museum guides will demonstrate cookery techniques and lead discussions on 18th and early 19th-century food preparation, preservation technology, seasonality, diet, and the availability of local and imported foodstuffs. Held at Historic Deerfield, Deerfield. 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. 413-775-7217
Sat - Jul 18
11:00 AM
  Fancy Nancy Luncheon
Dress fancy for luncheon. The book "Fancy Nancy" by Jane O'Connor will be read. Full award winning kids' menu will be available with Parfaits for dessert. Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle Village, Routes 5 & 10, South Deerfield. 11:00 am. 413-665-1277
Sat - Jul 18
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  Geology on the Riverboat
Presented by Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center. For ages 10 and older. 800-859-2960
Sat - Jul 18
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  Dinner Theater ~ CURTAINS performed by Ja'Duke Production
Curtians - a musical comedy "whodunit".Dinner at Chandler's located at Yankee Candle Village. Menu: New England Clam Chowder, tossed green garden salad, BBQ chicken, grilled flank steak, lemon marinated vegetables, steak fries, fresh Berry Shortcake with whipped cream. $35 for ticket and dinner. Yankee Candle is located on Routes 5 & 10 in South Deerfield.5-6:30 pm.
Sat - Jul 18
5:30 PM
  Annual BBQ
Held at Federated Church located on Route 2 in Charlemont. 5:30 pm. 413-339-4294
Sun - Jul 19
11:15 AM
  Annual Polka Mass & CHicken Barbecue
Music for Mass and dancing provided by EFO Eddie Forman Orchestra. Mass celebrated by Fr. Stan at 11:15 am. and followed by barbecue. Held at White Eagle Picnic grounds, Plain Road in Greenfield. Tickets available from Ehite Eagle Club officers or at Butynski Farm Stand on Colrain Road.
Sun - Jul 19
2:00 PM
  Country Players Presents Oliver!
Keep your hand on your pocket watch, as the pickpockets take to the Shea Stage in The Country Players' production of Lionel Bart's musical "Oliver!" Based on Charles Dickens' classic novel "Oliver Twist" the music will get your toes tapping and start you singing "Food Glorious Food" and asking for more! Opening Friday, July 10 at 8 p.m. and continuing July 11, 17, 18 with a Sunday matinee on July 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be reserved at the Shea box office in Turners Falls by calling 413-863-2281 ext. 1.
Sun - Jul 19
3:00 PM
  Old Deerfield Sunday Afternoon Concert Series
Chamber music performed in the Victorian setting of Memorial Hall Museum's Music Room. Performers to be announced. Adults $10, $5 for seniors and students. Memorial Hall is located at 10 Memorial Street in Deerfield. 3 pm. 413-774-3768 x 10 www.deerfield-ma.org
Mon - Jul 20
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
  Greenfield Zen
All are welcome to join us as we practice the quiet of sitting and walking Zen meditation. Both group and individual instruction are offered, and beginners are invited to come at 7:00 pm for initial instruction. Donations to cover expenses are appreciated but not required. Please bring your own sitting cushion if you have one. (We have several cushions and chairs to share.) Does not meet Labor Day. Held each week at Green River Yoga & Movement Arts, 158 Main Street, studio B, Greenfield. 413-773-9744 or je88@comcast.net
Tue - Jul 21
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Greenfield Military Band Concerts
Our local musical jewel performing Broadway hits and pops. Bring your blankets, chairs, picnic and spend an enjoyable evening of music. Greenfield Energy Park, Miles Street, Greenfield. 7-8 pm.
Wed - Jul 22
  Painting Workshop with Gregory John Maichack
Award winning pastel artist Gregory John Maichack will present Monet’s Magic Garden: How to Pastel Paint As Impressionists. This free pastel painting workshop is designed for both sheer beginners to advanced participants. Space is limited, so please visit the Sunderland Library www.sunderlandpubliclibrary.orgstarting June 22 to sign-up for a spot in this great workshop. The library is located at 20 School Street in Sunderland. 413-665-2642
Wed - Jul 22
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Great Falls Farmers' Market
The market includes the sale of produce and plantings but also offers and encourages crafters, baked goods, meats, fresh eggs, preserves and civic groups are always welcome to participate. Entertainment is frequently offered for your listening pleasure. The market is held each Wednesday afternoon, rain or shine, from 3 pm to 6 pm. The season opens on May 6th and continues through October 28th. Located on the corner of 2nd Street and Avenue A. in Turners Falls, right next to the Great Falls Discovery Center. If you are interested in participating sealeggsdc@yahoo.com or greatfallsfarmersmarketturners@gmail.com
Wed - Jul 22
5:45 PM
  11th Season BJ's Flower Swappers
The purpose of the swap is to recycle extra perennials. Swappers bring perennials, seeds, roots, fresh flowers, annual seedlings, vegetables, etc. Meets rain or shine on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings from April to September. Garden is open at 5:45 for an educational guided tour. Something different is in bloom every time the group meets. Swapping starts at 6:15 sharp. Attendance fee is $2.00 each you attend. Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Held at the Sokoloski home, 170 Whately Road, South Deerfield. No smoking, no dogs. 413-665-4039
Wed - Jul 22
6:30 PM
  The Family Starship
A performance series, every Wednesday night through August 5. Free, thanks to the Friends of GPL and the Greenfield Cultural Council. Held at Greenfield Public Library www.greenfieldpubliclibrary.org, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 6:30 pm. 413-772-1544
July 1 - The Man in the Moon in Love, a puppet play
July 8 - Adventures in Space with Des LaFratta, magician and ventriloquist
July 15 - Starry Night, look at constellations with Rachel Roberts
July 22 - Exploring Outer Space, John Root presents a journey through our solar system
July 29 - Laura Cayer and her solar-powered portable recording studio and make a recording with kids
Aug. 5 - Jay Mankita brings his Veggie Voyager for a earth-friendly family concert called Books in Space.
Thu - Jul 23
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Four-Teen Year Anniversary Celebration!
Every Thursday Night on the Chandler’s Patio we will be celebrating our Anniversary!$14. per person for 14 YEARS! BBQ Chicken, Hamburger, Hot Dogs, Veggie Burgers, Pulled Pork, Field Green with local Marinated Vegetables, Cole Slaw,Bean Salad, Grilled Vegetables
Baked Potato with butter or sour cream.
AND LIVE MUSIC 6:00-9:00
Thursday June 4 Tom Carroll Guitarist
Thursday June 11 Charlie Apicella Trio Jazz
Thursday June 18 Mark VI Polka Band
Thursday June 25 John Waynelovich Jazz
Thursday July 2 The Chosen Few Reggae
Thursday July 9 Tom Carroll Guitarist
Thursday July 16 Art Steele with Shake It On Down
Thursday July 23 Espresso Jazz
Thursday July 30 Tom Carroll Guitarist
Thursday August 6 John Waynelovich Jazz
Thursday August 20 Tinky Weisblat & Alice Parker piano & vocal
Thursday August 27 Janet Ryan Jazz
Kyle’s Creations~ Summer Drink List! Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle Village, Routes 5 & 10, South Deerfield. 413-665-1277
Thu - Jul 23
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Music at the Station: COOP Concerts
Featuring musicians of the Franklin County Musician’s Cooperative. Concerts at The Station at the Greenfield Energy Park. Bring your blankets, chairs, picnic and spend an enjoyable evening of music. Greenfield Energy Park, Miles Street, Greenfield. 6 to 8 pm.
June 25 performers: Russ Thomas, Michael Orlen, Falltown String Band
July 2: The Ambiguities, Laura Siersema,Jennie McAvoy
July 9: Brooke Brown Saracino, Julia Burrough, Boys of the Landfill
July 16: Tom Carroll, Jenny Goodspeed, Pat & Tex LaMountain
July 23: Falltown String Band, Charlie Conant, Roland Lapierre
July 30: Laura Siersema, Jennie McAvoy, Joe Graveline
Aug. 8: Seven Mile Line, Russ Thomas, Brooke Brown Saracino
Aug. 13: Michael Orlen, Barry Higgins, Jenny Goodspeed
Aug. 20: TBA
Aug. 27: TBA
Thu - Jul 23
7:30 PM
  Summer Lecture Series: Joyful Noise
American Pianos Before Steinway. Laurence Libin will deliver the final of three lectures on music in Early America. Libin is an emeritus Research Curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Held at White Church Community Center in Deerfield. Free. 7:30 pm. Contact Historic Deerfield www.historic-deerfield.org for details. 413-775-7214
Fri - Jul 24 -- Sat - Jul 25
  40th Season Mohawk Trail Concerts
The final MTC concert of the season fittingly honors the long lived Franz Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809. Loved and respected by his contemporaries and musicians throughout history we choose first a classic string quartet and end the concert and season with his exhilarating `Gypsy Rondo' Piano Trio, Op.25. This last concert of the anniversary season also salutes again the young genius Mendelssohn adding a performance of his Piano Trio, Op.49. Performers will include longtime friends, Masako Yanagita, violin/viola, Sheila Reinhold, violin, Maxine Neuman, cello and Abba Bogin, piano. Concerts at the Federated Church, Charlemont. Friday, Concert 7:30 pm - Saturday Concert 8 pm. 413-625-9511 or 888-682-6873
Fri - Jul 24 -- Sat - Jul 25
  Dinner Theater ~ CURTAINS performed by Ja'Duke Production
Curtians - a musical comedy "whodunit".Dinner at Chandler's located at Yankee Candle Village. Menu: New England Clam Chowder, tossed green garden salad, BBQ chicken, grilled flank steak, lemon marinated vegetables, steak fries, fresh Berry Shortcake with whipped cream. $35 for ticket and dinner. Yankee Candle is located on Routes 5 & 10 in South Deerfield.5-6:30 pm.
Fri - Jul 24
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  Blueberry Pie Sale
Wonderful homemade pies. Call and ask about sugar free and unbaked pies. Held at Robbins Memorial Church, 55 Munson Street in Greenfield. 9 am - 5:30 pm. 413-773-7624
Fri - Jul 24
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Live Jazz with Jazz Sketches
Performances every Friday. At Sienna, 6B Elm Street in South Deerfield. 6-9 pm. 413-665-0215
Fri - Jul 24
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Jazz at Blue Heron Restaurant
Jazz in the lounge with Ndigo Moon. Blue Heron www.blueherondining.com is located at 112 N. Main Street in Sunderland. 7 to 10 pm. 413-665-2102
Fri - Jul 24
7:00 PM
  Summer Friday Nights Films at Greenfield Public Library
Program made possible by the Friends of Greenfield Public Library. The library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. Films shown at 7 pm.
July 10 - Doubt, 2009 rated PG-13. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play about a priest who denies the accusation that he sexually abused a pupil at a Catholic School in 1964.
July 17 - Ghost Town, 2008 rated PG-13. Fantasy and romantic comedy about a man who starts seeing ghosts after a near death experience.
July 24 - The Astronaut Farmer, 2007 rated PG. An astronaut is forced to leave NASA to save his family farm, but he constructs his own rocket striving to fulfill his dream of orbiting the Earth,
July 31 - Coraline, 2009 rated PG. A stop motion animation of Neil Gaimans's fantasy book about a young girl who unlocks a mysterious door and begins an adventure in a parallel world.
August 7 - Son of Rainbow, 2008 rated PG-13. Two young English boys are inspired after seeing a Rambo movie, to create their own bizarre home version of the classic action film. Sweet & hilarious!
August 14 - Get Smart, 2008 rated PG-13. A slapstick adventure about a bungling secret agent who is on a mission to battle the forces of an evil crime organization with his more-competent partner.
Fri - Jul 24 -- Sat - Jul 25
8:00 PM
  Ja'Duke Productions presents Curtains
A musical comedy "whodunit" from the creators of "Cabaret" and "Chicago". Performances at The Shea Theater located at 71 Avenue A in Turners Falls. Adults $12, 12 and under $10 and seniors 65 and older $10. 8 pm. 413-863-2281 x 2
Fri - Jul 24
9:00 PM
  Live Music Series
Every Friday at Hope & Olive. March 13 - The Owiehops; March 20 - Wildwood. Hope & Olive, 44 Hope Street in Greenfield. No cover. 9 pm. 413-774-3150
Sat - Jul 25
  Teddy Bear Tea with Mrs. Claus
Bring your favorite Teddy Bear and have tea and lunch. We will read the book "Brown Paper Teddy Bear". Award winning kids menu & regular lunch menu for adults. Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle Village, Routes 5 & 10, So. Deerfield. 11 am. 413-665-1277
Sat - Jul 25
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  Greenfield Farmers’ Market
Featuring local plants, perennials, local produce and baked goods. Held at Court Square between the town common and town hall in Greenfield. Check out www.greenfieldfarmersmarket.com to see a complete list of events at the Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m. to 12:30 pm. 413-625-9907
Sat - Jul 25
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  Pancake Breakfast
Menu: pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, juice & coffee (also a children’s menu). Held at Second Congregational Church, Court Square in Greenfield. $5 adults, children under 10 $2.50. 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. 413-774-4355
Sat - Jul 25
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  Demonstrations: Warm Weather, Cold Hearth
In the kitchen of the 1786 Hall Tavern, museum guides will demonstrate cookery techniques and lead discussions on 18th and early 19th-century food preparation, preservation technology, seasonality, diet, and the availability of local and imported foodstuffs. Held at Historic Deerfield, Deerfield. 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. 413-775-7217
Sat - Jul 25
10:00 AM
  Hasbro Family Fun Day at Yankee Candle Village
To celebrate the collaboration of these two long-time western Massachusetts companies,the companies are hosting a Family Fun Day featuring games, activities, and Hasbro character events at Yankee Candle’s Flagship Village in South Deerfield. The events are open to the public and will occur between 10am – 4pm including free games
and activities.
10:00 to 11:30 Breakfast at Chandler’s Restaurant with the characters with photo opportunities and Mrs. Claus, My Little Pony, ELEFUN and Mrs. Claus and Tom Carroll kids songs(10-11:30)
Buffet Menu: Scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, fruit salad, muffins, breakfast potatoes. $12. for adults $6.00 for children
12:00 to 1:00 BBQ on the Chandler’s Patio with Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head and Santa with photo opportunities Laura Cayer playing kids songs (12-1:30)
Buffet Menu:BBQ chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, potato salad, tossed green salad, pasta salad and ice cream. $14 for adults $7 for children.
Yankee Candle Village is located on Routes 5 & 10 in South Deerfield.
Sat - Jul 25
4:00 PM
  High Tea
A wonderful girl’s afternoon of shopping at Yankee Candle Village then High Tea at Chandler’s Restaurant. Miniature sandwiches, miniature sweets, assorted teas. $16 per person. Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle Village, Routes 5 & 10, South Deerfield. 4 pm. 413-665-1277
Sun - Jul 26 -- Tue - Jul 28
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  6th Annual Demofest
Zoar Outdoor will be hosting DemoFest, on the Deerfield River in western, Massachusetts. DemoFest is a free event open to the public designed to give seasoned paddlers, as well as beginners the latest information on the whitewater industry. It is an opportunity to test out boats, use paddles, and get some instruction from some of the most accomplished paddlers in the country. Manufacturer representatives, Team Z members and Zoar Outdoor instruction staff will give free technique clinics on the Deerfield River through out the day. The full line of whitewater boats will be available for demo as well as AT and Werner Paddles. At the end of the Saturday there will be a BBQ from 5 – 6 pm and the first of Zoar’s summer film series at 6:30 pm. Tino Specht, local resident and nationally known kayaker will present “Facing East”, his latest DVD about paddling in China.Free mini-clinics include improving your roll, parent & child river runs, freestyle & beyond, kids clinics, stroke timing & efficiency to name a few. Clinics run from 10 am – 4 pm each day. A more detailed schedule is available at www.zoaroutdoor.com. Space on each clinic is limited, so it’s best to reserve a spot ahead of time. You may register the morning of, if space is still available. Reservations can be made by calling 413-339-4010.
Sun - Jul 26
2:00 PM
  Ja"Duke Productions presents Curtains
A musical comedy "whodunit" from the creators of "Cabaret" and "Chicago". Performances at The Shea Theater located at 71 Avenue A in Turners Falls. Adults $12, 12 and under $10 and seniors 65 and older $10. 2 pm. 413-863-2281 x 2
Sun - Jul 26
3:00 PM
  Old Deerfield Sunday Afternoon Concert Series
Chamber music performed in the Victorian setting of Memorial Hall Museum's Music Room. Performers to be announced. Adults $10, $5 for seniors and students. Memorial Hall is located at 10 Memorial Street in Deerfield. 3 pm. 413-774-3768 x 10 www.deerfield-ma.org
Mon - Jul 27
6:00 PM
  Music at the Station: PVS Solar Series
Presented by the Pioneer Valley Symphony. Featuring classic chamber music. Held in the Greenfield Energy Park, located at the end of Miles Street, Greenfield. Bring a picnic dinner, blanket/chair, and enjoy the great music. 6 pm.
Mon - Jul 27
7:00 PM
  Montague Community Band Concert Series
Performance at Peskeomskut Park, off Avenue A in Turners Falls. 7 pm. New members welcome.
Mon - Jul 27
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
  Greenfield Zen
All are welcome to join us as we practice the quiet of sitting and walking Zen meditation. Both group and individual instruction are offered, and beginners are invited to come at 7:00 pm for initial instruction. Donations to cover expenses are appreciated but not required. Please bring your own sitting cushion if you have one. (We have several cushions and chairs to share.) Does not meet Labor Day. Held each week at Green River Yoga & Movement Arts, 158 Main Street, studio B, Greenfield. 413-773-9744 or je88@comcast.net
Tue - Jul 28
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Greenfield Military Band Concerts
Our local musical jewel performing Broadway hits and pops. Bring your blankets, chairs, picnic and spend an enjoyable evening of music. Greenfield Energy Park, Miles Street, Greenfield. 7-8 pm.
Wed - Jul 29
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Great Falls Farmers' Market
The market includes the sale of produce and plantings but also offers and encourages crafters, baked goods, meats, fresh eggs, preserves and civic groups are always welcome to participate. Entertainment is frequently offered for your listening pleasure. The market is held each Wednesday afternoon, rain or shine, from 3 pm to 6 pm. The season opens on May 6th and continues through October 28th. Located on the corner of 2nd Street and Avenue A. in Turners Falls, right next to the Great Falls Discovery Center. If you are interested in participating sealeggsdc@yahoo.com or greatfallsfarmersmarketturners@gmail.com
Wed - Jul 29
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
  Introduction to Birthing from Within®
Childbirth Preparation from the Inside Out with Beth Fairservis. Fifth Wednesdays 5 - 6:15 pm (July 29, Sept 30, Dec 30, etc.) at Green River Yoga & Movement Arts, 158 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Greenfield. FREE! But please pre-register at 413-268-3588 or bethbirth@crocker.com or visit www.birthingfromwithin.com.
Wed - Jul 29
6:30 PM
  The Family Starship
A performance series, every Wednesday night through August 5. Free, thanks to the Friends of GPL and the Greenfield Cultural Council. Held at Greenfield Public Library www.greenfieldpubliclibrary.org, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 6:30 pm. 413-772-1544
July 1 - The Man in the Moon in Love, a puppet play
July 8 - Adventures in Space with Des LaFratta, magician and ventriloquist
July 15 - Starry Night, look at constellations with Rachel Roberts
July 22 - Exploring Outer Space, John Root presents a journey through our solar system
July 29 - Laura Cayer and her solar-powered portable recording studio and make a recording with kids
Aug. 5 - Jay Mankita brings his Veggie Voyager for a earth-friendly family concert called Books in Space.
Wed - Jul 29
8:00 PM
  The Arabian Nights
Presented by Double Edge Theatre. Based upon the illustrations of Marc Chagall. An indoor/outdoor traveling spectacle. Held at Double Edge Theatre - The Farm in Ashfield. 8 pm. Buy tickets at 866-811-411. Information at 413-628-0277 www.doubleedgetheatre.org
Thu - Jul 30
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Music at the Station: COOP Concerts
Featuring musicians of the Franklin County Musician’s Cooperative. Concerts at The Station at the Greenfield Energy Park. Bring your blankets, chairs, picnic and spend an enjoyable evening of music. Greenfield Energy Park, Miles Street, Greenfield. 6 to 8 pm.
June 25 performers: Russ Thomas, Michael Orlen, Falltown String Band
July 2: The Ambiguities, Laura Siersema,Jennie McAvoy
July 9: Brooke Brown Saracino, Julia Burrough, Boys of the Landfill
July 16: Tom Carroll, Jenny Goodspeed, Pat & Tex LaMountain
July 23: Falltown String Band, Charlie Conant, Roland Lapierre
July 30: Laura Siersema, Jennie McAvoy, Joe Graveline
Aug. 8: Seven Mile Line, Russ Thomas, Brooke Brown Saracino
Aug. 13: Michael Orlen, Barry Higgins, Jenny Goodspeed
Aug. 20: TBA
Aug. 27: TBA
Thu - Jul 30
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  Four-Teen Year Anniversary Celebration!
Every Thursday Night on the Chandler’s Patio we will be celebrating our Anniversary!$14. per person for 14 YEARS! BBQ Chicken, Hamburger, Hot Dogs, Veggie Burgers, Pulled Pork, Field Green with local Marinated Vegetables, Cole Slaw,Bean Salad, Grilled Vegetables
Baked Potato with butter or sour cream.
AND LIVE MUSIC 6:00-9:00
Thursday June 4 Tom Carroll Guitarist
Thursday June 11 Charlie Apicella Trio Jazz
Thursday June 18 Mark VI Polka Band
Thursday June 25 John Waynelovich Jazz
Thursday July 2 The Chosen Few Reggae
Thursday July 9 Tom Carroll Guitarist
Thursday July 16 Art Steele with Shake It On Down
Thursday July 23 Espresso Jazz
Thursday July 30 Tom Carroll Guitarist
Thursday August 6 John Waynelovich Jazz
Thursday August 20 Tinky Weisblat & Alice Parker piano & vocal
Thursday August 27 Janet Ryan Jazz
Kyle’s Creations~ Summer Drink List! Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle Village, Routes 5 & 10, South Deerfield. 413-665-1277
Fri - Jul 31 -- Sat - Aug 01
  Dinner Theater ~ CURTAINS performed by Ja'Duke Production
Curtians - a musical comedy "whodunit".Dinner at Chandler's located at Yankee Candle Village. Menu: New England Clam Chowder, tossed green garden salad, BBQ chicken, grilled flank steak, lemon marinated vegetables, steak fries, fresh Berry Shortcake with whipped cream. $35 for ticket and dinner. Yankee Candle is located on Routes 5 & 10 in South Deerfield.5-6:30 pm.
Fri - Jul 31
7:00 PM
  Summer Friday Nights Films at Greenfield Public Library
Program made possible by the Friends of Greenfield Public Library. The library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. Films shown at 7 pm.
July 10 - Doubt, 2009 rated PG-13. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play about a priest who denies the accusation that he sexually abused a pupil at a Catholic School in 1964.
July 17 - Ghost Town, 2008 rated PG-13. Fantasy and romantic comedy about a man who starts seeing ghosts after a near death experience.
July 24 - The Astronaut Farmer, 2007 rated PG. An astronaut is forced to leave NASA to save his family farm, but he constructs his own rocket striving to fulfill his dream of orbiting the Earth,
July 31 - Coraline, 2009 rated PG. A stop motion animation of Neil Gaimans's fantasy book about a young girl who unlocks a mysterious door and begins an adventure in a parallel world.
August 7 - Son of Rainbow, 2008 rated PG-13. Two young English boys are inspired after seeing a Rambo movie, to create their own bizarre home version of the classic action film. Sweet & hilarious!
August 14 - Get Smart, 2008 rated PG-13. A slapstick adventure about a bungling secret agent who is on a mission to battle the forces of an evil crime organization with his more-competent partner.
Fri - Jul 31 -- Sat - Aug 01
7:25 PM
  Pothole Pictures Film Series: Meet Me in St. Louis
In turn-of-the-century St. Louis, on the brink of modernity and becoming a "big" city, a family dealing with the evolutions of modern life, love, and longing for all thinks outside its own personal fences, experiences the World's Fair. Judy Garland brings dazzle and delight to this smart, funny, fantastic great American musical that will provide fun for the whole family. Margaret O'Brien, Mary Astor. Directed by Vincent Minnelli. 1944. NR. Color. 113 min. Music before the movie - Fri. 7 pm. Abdul Baki Band (reggae), Sat. 7 pm. Leo T. Baldwin (folk/rock). Shown at Memorial Hall Theater, 51 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls. 413-625-2896
Fri - Jul 31 -- Sat - Aug 01
8:00 PM
  Ja'Duke Productions presents Curtains
A musical comedy "whodunit" from the creators of "Cabaret" and "Chicago". Performances at The Shea Theater located at 71 Avenue A in Turners Falls. Adults $12, 12 and under $10 and seniors 65 and older $10. 8 pm. 413-863-2281 x 2