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Sara Lyons exhibition opening reception

Sara Lyons exhibition opening reception

Aug 11, 5:00pm - Aug 11, 8:00pm

Historic Northampton
46 Bridge St
Northampton, MA  01060-2428 Map

Opening reception for Sara Lyons' exhibition “Reframing Northampton: A Contemporary View of the Howes Brothers Photographs.” There will be live music on the patio from 5 - 6 pm. More information: www.historicnorthampton.org/sara-lyons.html... See MoreSee Less

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Saturday Sampling - Tipsy Drink Garnishes

Saturday Sampling - Tipsy Drink Garnishes

Aug 12, 2:00pm - Aug 12, 5:00pm

Cedar Chest
150 Main St
Northampton, MA  01060 Map

This week we're popping the tops on these tipsy cherries and olives for a Saturday afternoon in-store tasting. Sample them all and take home a jar of your favorite (or all three!) at a special this-weekend-only discount.... See MoreSee Less

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Buddy Guy at Calvin Theatre

Buddy Guy at Calvin Theatre

Aug 12, 8:00pm - Aug 12, 11:00pm

Calvin Theatre
19 King St
Northampton, MA  01060 Map

Doors at 7:00pm.

In a career that spans nearly 50 years with over 50 albums released, the incomparable Buddy Guy recently added the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors and NARM Chairman’s Award for Sustained Creative Achievement to his long list of achievements. Guy is the recipient of 30 awards and accolades, including 6 Grammy Awards, 28 Blues Music Awards (formerly W. C. Handy Awards), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, the first annual Great Performer of Illinois Award, a Billboard Music Awards’ Century Award for distinguished artistic achievement, the Presidential National Medal of Arts, in addition to being listed as one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time by Rolling Stone.... See MoreSee Less

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The 39 Steps adapted by Patrick Barlow

The 39 Steps adapted by Patrick Barlow

Aug 17, 7:30pm - Aug 20, 4:00pm

Academy of Music Theatre
274 Main St
Northampton, MA  01060 Map

Directed by Sam Rush
August 17-20
Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton, MA

Two parts vaudeville style comedy, one part classic Hitchcock masterpiece, and a dose of edge-of-your-seat spy thriller, THE 39 STEPS is a raucous whodunit for theatre lovers everywhere. A man with a boring life meets a mysterious woman and is soon embroiled in international espionage culminating in a death-defying finale. This Tony Award-winner is a fast-paced delight packed with nonstop laughs and over 150 characters played by just four actors. The New York Times calls it, “Theatre at its finest!... Absurdly enjoyable! This gleefully theatrical riff on Hitchcock's film is fast and frothy." THE 39 STEPS, with its wildly inventive stagecraft, is an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure.

Starring Alexandra O'Halloran, Sam Samuels, Noah Tuleja, and Vince Tycer

Set Design by Claire DeLiso
Lighting Design by Dan Rist
Sound Design by Tom Shread
Costume Design by Nancy Horn
Stage Managed by Laura Gomez

Co-Sponsors:
Lathrop Communities
Teddy Bear Pools and Spas

ACADEMY OF MUSIC Performance Times:
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 PM •
Sunday: Matinee at 2:00pm

Questions?
www.newcenturytheatre.org
413-587-3933

Tickets
www.aomtheatre.com
413-584-9032 x105... See MoreSee Less

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Look Park Food Truck Festival

Look Park Food Truck Festival

Aug 19, 12:00pm - Aug 19, 6:00pm

Look Memorial Park
300 N Main St
Florence, MA  01062 Map

The 1st Annual Look Park Food Truck Festival is finally here!

Join us on Saturday, August 19 from 12-6pm to enjoy street eats from all over the Pioneer Valley and beyond.

Whether you’re looking for a great way to spend an afternoon or a food lover eager to taste the best food trucks & carts in the Valley, the Look Park Food Truck Festival is one event that offers something for everyone!

If you are a food truck owner or are interested in sponsorship opportunities please reach out the Kay Beaudry at kbeaudry@lookpark.org.... See MoreSee Less

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Calvin Theatre

Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Calvin Theatre

Aug 19, 8:00pm - Aug 19, 11:00pm

Calvin Theatre
19 King St
Northampton, MA  01060 Map

Doors at 7:00pm.

Utter the phrase "young blues rock guitarist" within earshot of anyone with even a cursory knowledge of the modern musical vanguard and the first name they are most likely to respond with will be Kenny Wayne Shepherd. The Louisiana born axeman and songsmith has sold millions of albums while throwing singles into the Top 10, shining a light on the rich blues of the past and forging ahead with his own modern twist on a classic sound he has embodied since his teens. In a 20-year recording career that began when he was just 16, Shepherd has established himself as an immensely popular recording artist, a consistently in-demand live act and an influential force in a worldwide resurgence of interest in the blues.... See MoreSee Less

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Old Crow Medicine Show

Old Crow Medicine Show

Aug 24, 7:00pm - Aug 24, 11:00pm

Look Memorial Park
300 N Main St
Florence, MA  01062 Map

DSP Shows Presents Old Crow Medicine Show with Joshua Hedley at the Pines Theater at Look Memorial Park on 8/24

5:00PM Gates
7:00PM Show

The event is rain or shine.
All tickets are general admission lawn tickets.
$40.00 advance and $45.00 day of show.
The show is all ages. Children 5 and under are free.
Parking is $10.00 per car.
Food and beverages (including beer and wine) will be available for purchase starting at 5pm when doors open.

Please respect the Parks rules:
Smoking is NOT permitted anywhere in The Pines Theater or Look Park.
Chairs and blankets are allowed in the Pines Theater but will not be allowed in front of the stage.

NO Coolers
NO Pets
NO Outside Food or Beverages of any kind
NO video or audio recording
NO illegal drugs
NO weapons
NO bottles
NO cans
NO glass
NO alcohol

Old Crow Medicine Show
On September 17th, 2013 Old Crow Medicine Show received the great honor of being inducted as the newest members of the historic Grand Ole Opry. Other highlights from the year included winning the Grammy Award for “Best Long Form Music Video” for the film Big Easy Express, and having their classic single, “Wagon Wheel”, receive the RIAA’s Platinum certification for selling over 1,000,000 copies.

The band got its’ start busking on street corners in New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. They eventually found themselves in Boone, North Carolina where they caught the attention of folk icon Doc Watson while playing in front of a pharmacy. He immediately invited the band to play at his MerleFest, helping to launch their career. Shortly thereafter the band relocated to Nashville for a residency at the Grand Ole Opry, where they entertained the crowd between shows.

It’s been nearly fifteen years since these humble beginnings, and the band has gone on to tour the world, sell over 800,000 albums, become frequent guests on A Prairie Home Companion, and play renowned festivals like Bonnaroo, Coachella, and the Newport Folk Festival.

In 2011 Old Crow found themselves embarking on the historic Railroad Revival Tour with Mumford and Sons, and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. This tour had the bands riding a vintage train from California to New Orleans, playing shows along the way. The magic of this musical excursion across America’s vast landscape is captured in the Emmet Malloy directed documentary, Big Easy Express.

Old Crow Medicine Show now have five studio albums to their name, three of which were released by Nettwerk Records – O.C.M.S and Big Iron World produced by David Rawlings, and Tennessee Pusher produced by Don Was. In 2012 Old Crow released Carry Me Back, on which they continued to craft classic American roots music while pushing themselves in new directions. The band’s newest album, Remedy, released by ATO Records and produced by Ted Hutt represents a new stretch of road in the timeless journey of a rambling string band.... See MoreSee Less

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CRVPT Cabaret 2017

CRVPT Cabaret 2017

Aug 25, 7:00pm - Aug 25, 8:00pm

Northampton Community Television
380 Elm St
Northampton, MA  01060 Map

The CRVPT Cabaret will be *broadcast live* so you don't even have to get dressed and leave your cave -- thanks to our friends at Northampton Community Television!

"The Foil" by Ish Klein is a fresh short film that illuminates the heathen condition.

In Andy McAlpine's new play, "The Armbar of Heaven," professional wrestling is our future as courtroom drama illuminates the heathen condition.

Wilson Yerxa's new play illuminates the heathen condition through the lens of the inescapable bath tub, begging the titular question, "Why Be Pretty If Not to Travel?"... See MoreSee Less

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Music licensing 101: How to get your music into films + tv

Music licensing 101: How to get your music into films + tv

Aug 26, 10:00am - Aug 26, 2:00pm

The Parlor Room
32 Masonic St
Northampton, MA  01060 Map

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Waynes World

Wayne's World

Aug 30, 7:30pm - Aug 30, 9:00pm

Pulaski Park - Downtown Northampton

Two slacker friends try to promote their public-access cable show.

Our screening's start time is based on sunset.

We encourage you to bring blankets, snacks, bugspray, and a flashlight to this free outdoor screening. Lawn chairs are allowed but must not hinder anyone's view. Closed captioning will be on.

See our website for information on parking - cinemanorthampton.org/parking... See MoreSee Less

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Yoga in the Park with Sweet Flow Yoga

Yoga in the Park with Sweet Flow Yoga

Sep 9, 9:00am - Sep 9, 10:00am

Look Memorial Park
300 N Main St
Florence, MA  01062 Map

Come challenge yourself, release stress, expand energy and tap into the beauty of the trees, grass, and water found at Look Memorial Park with Sweet Flow Yoga with Heather. The class will take place in our beautiful Pines Theater and is perfect for all skill levels, from curious beginner to advanced yogi.

FREE EVENT with $9 Vehicle Entry Fee or 2017 Season Pass.
#yogainthepark #lookpark #sweetflowyoga #September9... See MoreSee Less

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Erin McKeown at The Parlor Room

Erin McKeown at The Parlor Room

Sep 9, 7:30pm

The Parlor Room
32 Masonic St
Northampton, MA  01060 Map

Erin McKeown at The Parlor Room

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Screening : The Vietnam War, a Film by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick

Screening : The Vietnam War, a Film by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick

Sep 10, 4:00pm - Sep 10, 6:00pm

Academy of Music Theatre
274 Main St
Northampton, MA  01060 Map

Join WGBY and special guests at the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton for a special one-hour abridged version of The Vietnam War: A Film By Ken Burns & Lynn Novick. The event is free to the public. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.

A panel discussion will immediately follow the screening. Tickets can be reserved via the Academy of Music Box Office (open Tuesday-Friday from 3-6 p.m.). Call 413-584-9032 ext.105 (no online ticketing available). More information at wgby.org/vietnam... See MoreSee Less

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Gentle Hen at The Parlor Room

Gentle Hen at The Parlor Room

Sep 10, 7:00pm

The Parlor Room
32 Masonic St
Northampton, MA  01060 Map

Gentle Hen at The Parlor Room

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Geoff Muldaur at The Parlor Room

Geoff Muldaur at The Parlor Room

Sep 16, 7:00pm

The Parlor Room
32 Masonic St
Northampton, MA  01060 Map

Geoff Muldaur at The Parlor Room

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The Huntress and Holder of Hands: Avalon Release Tour at The Parlor Room

The Huntress and Holder of Hands: Avalon Release Tour at The Parlor Room

Sep 17, 7:00pm

The Parlor Room
32 Masonic St
Northampton, MA  01060 Map

The Huntress and Holder of Hands: Avalon Release Tour at The Parlor Room

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Sam Outlaw at The Parlor Room

Sam Outlaw at The Parlor Room

Sep 21, 7:00pm

The Parlor Room
32 Masonic St
Northampton, MA  01060 Map

Sam Outlaw at The Parlor Room

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Seu Jorge:The Life Aquatic, A Tribute to David Bowie at Calvin

Seu Jorge:The Life Aquatic, A Tribute to David Bowie at Calvin

Sep 22, 8:00pm - Sep 22, 11:00pm

Calvin Theatre
19 King St
Northampton, MA  01060 Map

Doors at 7:00pm.

In commemoration of David Bowie’s recent passing, Seu Jorge performs a special tribute to him while recreating the set to the film A Life Aquatic on stage.... See MoreSee Less

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Pedalmotion for Locomotion

Pedalmotion for Locomotion

Sep 23, 12:00pm - Sep 23, 5:00pm

Look Memorial Park
300 N Main St
Florence, MA  01062 Map

“Pedalmotion for Locomotion” is a fun pedal boat racing event scheduled for September, 23rd from 12-4pm at Willow Lake at Look Park. This event raises funds to help support the Park’s 1853 replica Huntington train and the train station area.

Since 1948, the Look Park train has been a well received addition for Park guests of all ages. Annually over 50,000 children and their families enjoy the on mile loop around the Park to delight of all who join us for this special experience. While the curved track was replaced a few years back, much of the straight track is still the original track laid down almost 70 ears ago. Much of the track has worn down and will need to be replaces soon to insure the continued safety of all our guests.

To raise funds, teams of two(2) will depart from the dock at Willow Lake with the hopes of setting the best time of the day in a variety of categories. Teams may choose to take a more leisurely trip if so desired. Each participating team should be finished between 10 and 15 minutes from launch. All participants will receive free entry into the Park on event day, a cookout hosted by Local Burger on event day and a commemorative water bottle.

To participate, sign up at www.runreg.com/pedalmotion. You must be 18 years of age to be a pedaler, but participants of all ages are welcome.

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities in support of this event or have any questions, please contact Greg Malynoski, Director of Development at 413-727-8457 or at gmalynoski@lookpark.org.... See MoreSee Less

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David Wax Museum: Electric Artifacts Tour at The Parlor Room

David Wax Museum: Electric Artifacts Tour at The Parlor Room

Sep 23, 8:00pm

The Parlor Room
32 Masonic St
Northampton, MA  01060 Map

Signature Sounds Presents:
David Wax Museum: Electric Artifacts Tour
at The Parlor Room
Saturday, September 23

Tickets: $15 adv / $18 day of
On sale now: ticketf.ly/2u6CK9Q

www.davidwaxmuseum.com
"Suz and I started this band as friends," says David Wax, "but now we're married and have a child and have our family on the road with us. The stakes are different."

Those stakes are what lie at the heart of David Wax Museum's fourth and boldest studio album to date, Guesthouse (to be released October 16 on Thirty Tigers). It's the sound of a band reconciling the accountability of marriage and parenthood with the uncertainty and challenges of life on the road; of coming to terms with the limitations of the "folk" tag that launched their career and pushing past it into uncharted musical territory; of reimagining their entire approach in the studio to capture the magic and the bliss of their live show. In typical David Wax Museum fashion, the songs on Guesthouse are simplistic and sophisticated, elegant and plainspoken all at once. Rather than succumbing to the weight of the newfound responsibilities that landed on their doorstep, the band has leaned into the challenges to capture a brilliant portrait of the messy beauty of it all.

The roots of David Wax Museum stretch back nearly a decade, and all the way from New England to Mexico. As a student at Harvard, Wax began traveling south of the border to study and immerse himself in the country's traditional music and culture. Back in Boston, he met fiddler/singer Suz Slezak, whose love of traditional American and Irish folk music fused with Wax's Mexo-Americana into a singular, energetic blend that captivated audiences and critics alike. Their 2010 breakout performance at the Newport Folk Festival made them the most talked-about band of the weekend, with NPR hailing them as "pure, irresistible joy." They released a trio of albums that earned escalating raves everywhere from SPIN and Entertainment Weekly (who described them as sounding "like Andrew Bird with a Mexican folk bent") to the New York Times and The Guardian (which dubbed the music "global crossover at its best"). They earned an invitation to return to Newport, this time on the main stage, as well as dates supporting The Avett Brothers, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Buena Vista Social Club, and more.

It was on the road over these past few years as the band and audiences grew, though, that Wax could feel their exuberant live show evolving beyond its formative roots.

"I felt empowered to start the band because of my time in Mexico studying folk music," Wax explains. "In Boston, the term 'Americana' or 'folk' was just this catchall to describe what everyone was doing. It was helpful to use that to talk about our music at first, but we've found that our hearts feel most shaken, and the band fires on all cylinders, when we're putting on a rock show. What we've tried to retain about our folk origins is the warm sound of people playing acoustic instruments together in a room. But, by embracing more of an indie rock approach, we've colored this record with synthesizers, layers of percussion, and adventurous sonic processing. The mental shift of it helped us feel like we could do anything we wanted. There were no rules that we had to follow in terms of what was 'authentic.'"

Part of the inspiration for the shift was the presence of guitarist and producer Josh Kaufman, who sat in with the band on tour and added new sounds and textures that the they'd never experimented with before. When it came time to record Guesthouse, the band knew he had to helm it in the studio.

"The songs entered this Technicolor, 3D world with Josh," explains Wax. "Aside from his contributions to the arrangements, he really wanted us all to be in a room playing the music together live so that the groove would be central. We brought in two other drummers, and there was a real focus on having as much percussion happening at the same time as possible. We gravitate towards that naturally because of the Mexican influences, all of the syncopations and 6/8 dance rhythms and the energy that that gives us, but we really embraced it this time around."

That emphasis on groove sucks you in from the opening seconds of the kickoff track, "Every Time Katie," a whispered come-on that roils and pulses like an anxious heartbeat and features gorgeous call and response vocals from David and Suz. It's followed by "Dark Night Of The Heart," which pushes the sonic envelope further than any previous David Wax Museum track, blending chamber strings, psychedelic vocal filters, explosive drums, and swirling synthesizers.

Written partially in Mexico and partially in western Massachusetts, the lyrics on Guesthouse find Wax writing with more direct, personal honesty than ever before.

"I had felt really reluctant to talk about personal stuff in the past," says Wax. "I was writing personally, but there were lots of things I was obfuscating or filtering through a character to protect myself from putting too much out there. But it got to a point where it was taking a lot more energy than it was worth to maintain that privacy. When we had our daughter, Calliope, it felt like this sudden release because talking and singing about our lives was becoming more and more integral to what we were doing as artists and who we were as people."

The title track, which draws on several traditional Mexican songs for musical inspiration, is a tongue-in-cheek reflection on the life of a traveling musician hunting for a free place to crash, while "Lose Touch With The World" faces down the reality of living a life far removed from that of your friends and family, and "Young Man" is an earnest musing on growing older.

"It's about being a parent and coming to terms with what your ambition is," explains Wax. "What part of that is essential to who you are, and what part can you let go of? We have to check in with ourselves and ask what we're doing and why we're doing it more often now because we're not just us putting ourselves through the mental and physical sacrifices of touring anymore," he continues. "Now Calliope is going through it with us, and Suz's dad and my cousin Jordan are going through it with us on the road. And because we're constantly checking and making sure we're doing this for the right reasons, that we feel honest in our hearts about it, I think that's brought new life to what we're doing and a new energy and a new level of commitment."

It's a sentiment brought beautifully to life on "Everything Changes," as Wax and Slezak sing, "Everything changes / when two becomes three." The song was written in response to all of the good-natured warnings about what having a child would mean for the couple, the freedom and sleep and sanity they might lose out on. Instead, they choose to focus on everything they've gained: a beautiful daughter, a stronger bond with their families and fans than ever before, and without a doubt, the most exciting album of their career. For David Wax Museum, the stakes may be higher, but that just means the rewards are even bigger.... See MoreSee Less

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