The Mohawk Trail Concerts, a beloved summer music series in Western Massachusetts, is gearing up for another exciting season in 2024. This long-running series brings world-class chamber music to the charming Charlemont Federated Church, offering a diverse range of performances in an intimate [...]
Get ready for an unforgettable summer experience at the 2024 Green River Festival in Greenfield, Massachusetts! Scheduled for June 21-23, 2024 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, this beloved event promises a weekend full of exceptional music, delicious food, stunning art, and family-friendly [...]
Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley, in Franklin County, Massachusetts, proudly stands as one of the oldest bowling alleys in the United States, offering a unique and historic bowling experience since 1906. This alley is renowned for its specialty in candlepin bowling, a challenging and enjoyable variation of the sport that caters to all skill [...]
As the warm weather approaches, it's time to start getting excited for summer music festivals. And there's no better way to kick off the season than by attending the opening of the Green River Festival Exhibit at the Memorial Hall Museum in Deerfield, Massachusetts this Saturday, May 11th from [...]
Come out for a relaxing day with neighbors and friends in Buckland on Saturday, July 15th, 2023. The annual Summer Day on the Buckland Common returns this year with even more events planned for children. Bring the kids for face painting, crafting, cake walks, and a dance-along story [...]
Just up the road from Montague Center, at the corner of Greenfield Rd and Turners Falls Rd, remains a small grist mill from 1834 on the Sawmill River. Overlooking the river, you’ll find a small conglomerate of locally owned shops and eateries, which provides a scenic getaway any day of the [...]
A new non-profit organization has joined our Shelburne Falls community to offer educational exhibits and demonstrations around Permaculture. The Permaculture Place is setting up shop in the historic mill in beautiful Shelburne Falls with the mission to increase our awareness of the need to practice more regenerative and sustainable ways of living.
To celebrate their grand opening in style, The Permaculture Place invites the community for an outdoor concert. Bring a blanket or camping chair and join them at 6 pm on Sunday, June 5, 2022 and enjoy a live show by Stuart Kenney and DriveTrain. Hailing from mid-coast Maine and Western Massachusetts, the trio will take you on a musical journey of Appalachia, Bluegrass traditions, Downeast fiddle tunes, and more. Purchase tickets for $20 online here.
Get acquainted with The Permaculture Place before the show by visiting their permaculture exhibit and gift shop.
Stay informed on upcoming events and exhibits happening at The Permaculture Place by visiting their website, thepermacultureplace.org.
--
For more information about community happenings and real estate news visit Wanda's Blog at www.wandamooney.com/blog.
One of the many great things about living in Western Mass is the thriving music and art scene. Our community places a strong importance on the arts and we are lucky to have many opportunities to enjoy live music locally. Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center in Greenfield is a central hub for the live music scene with a constant offering of events and performances from both local artists and those passing through our area.
Every week there is something exciting happening at Hawks and Reed. This Friday, November 5th, check out the grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band. They are a true “New Orleans institution,” mixed with funk and hip-hop to create their signature sound. Doors open at 8 pm and the show starts at 9 pm. Get your tickets here.
Then, on Saturday night, November 6th at 7 pm, enjoy the music of singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist Larry Campbell and singer-guitarist Teresa Williams. The duo toured in Levon Helm’s band for seven years and played with other famous artists like Phil Lesh, Little Feat, Jorma Kaukonen, and Jack Cassidy. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Find more information and purchase tickets here.
To finish off the weekend, Hawks and Reed is hosting Susan Werner on Sunday, November 7th at 7 pm. Susan, deemed by National Public Radio as “The Empress of the Unexpected,” performs original music ranging from rock/folk to Tin Pan Alley to gospel, country, chamber music and more. Learn more about her accomplishments and purchase tickets here.
To find out what other amazing shows are coming to the Hawks and Reed stage, go to hawksandreed.com.
--
For more information about community happenings and real estate news visit Wanda's Blog at www.wandamooney.
The Heath Fair is one of the few country fairs still around that stays true to its agricultural roots. For over 100 years, it has offered events such as the ox draw, sheep shows, and various trade demonstrations to teach the community about agriculture in an engaging way. Every year the residents of Heath and visitors from surrounding towns look forward to this end of summer event. This year, the 101st Heath Fair will take place this weekend, Friday, August 17th to Sunday, August 19th.
It is truly incredible to see how a large event like this with a variety of activities comes together in such an organized way. It is because of the commitment of volunteers who run each of the events that the Heath Fair is so successful. This year’s lineup of events include the antique tractor pull, rabbit show, goat show, horse draw, truck pull, and sheep show. Bring the kids because there will be so much for them to do too like the zucchini races, wagon rides, demonstrations, and the parade!
Make sure you come hungry because there will be plenty to eat! Join the organized meals such as the Church Ladies Ham and Bean Supper on Friday, the Heath Firefighters Association BBQ on both Saturday and Sunday, or the Blueberry Pancake Breakfast on Sunday. There will also be a great group of vendors selling food, including Lucia’s Latin Kitchen, Kailash Kitchen, and of course Hager’s Farm Market’s fried dough and maple cream.
A country fair needs music and this year’s artist lineup is spectacular. On Friday night, check out Upstate Rubdown and then join in on the square dancing, led by Doug Wilkins. On Saturday, the music starts at 11 am with The Uncles of the Pioneers and continues through the day with The Green Sisters, Li’l BeeDee & The Doo-Rites, and The Whiskey Treaty Road Show. On Sunday, the Ageless Waves of Rhythm will kick off the day with their drumming, followed by the Shelburne Falls Military Band, and Banish Misfortune.
For the full schedule of events, visit heathfair.org. The Heath Fair is presented by the Heath Agricultural Society. Admission is only $8 or $6 for seniors and free for children 9 and under. See you at the Heath Fair!
Greenfield, the capital of Franklin County, is a vibrant arts community. With this year’s addition of Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center, this statement has become even truer. Owned by Steven Goldsher, this popular new business is a restaurant, bar, and concert and event venue all in one. Locals and visitors alike have been drawn to this spot, located in the Arts Block building on the corner of Main St and Court Square in downtown Greenfield, for a full night out. You can come for a delicious meal and then stay for a night of dancing in the ballroom to a live band, or head downstairs to The Wheelhouse, the speak-easy style bar.
In its short life so far, Hawks and Reed has hosted some incredible artists. Lee “Scratch” Perry, ranked one of the 100 greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine in 2004, and Subatomic Sound System performed with The Alchemystics for its grand re-opening in May. Past acts have included artists of styles ranging from Latin big band, to electronic, to swing, and everything in between. Some acts you won’t want to miss coming up this weekend include The Dead Collective on Saturday, September 30, and The Joe Belmont Experience on Sunday, October 1.
To stay updated on events and happenings at Hawks and Reed, visit their website, HawksandReed.com, or follow them on Facebook.
Connect