Community Calendar

William Baczek Fine Arts is pleased to announce The Road Not Taken, a solo exhibition of new works by Japanese American painter Chie Yoshii, on view October 22 through November 22, 2025, at 36 Main St., Northampton, MA. The Road Not Taken presents Yoshii’s latest explorations in allegory, psychological portraiture, and the interplay of mythic symbolism and interior narrative.

Each service includes an uplifting talk that touches on real-life experiences—like relationships, resilience, and personal growth—offering down-to-earth reflections to help you navigate life with clarity, compassion, and a sense of connection.

The healing portion of the service begins with a peaceful, guided meditation accompanied by live harp music, creating a calm and supportive space. Those who wish may then receive gentle, hands-on energy healing from certified Spiritualist healers while seated.

The service concludes with a demonstration of mediumship from the podium, where the medium shares messages from loved ones in spirit. These brief, heartfelt messages are intended to provide evidence of the continuity of life and offer comfort, healing, and connection.

Enjoy an afternoon at UUSE with the Amuse Blues Jazz trio as Paul Shumsky, Zack Bates, and Steve Dauphinais turn out tasty tunes with an eclectic mix of jazz standards and original compositions by Paul Shumsky. Sunday, Nov. 2, at 3PM. $20 Freewill Donation, no one turned away. UUSE 153 Vernon Street West, Manchester, CT

It's time to celebrate!! This year join us for the 36th Annual Children's Illustration Celebration!
The opening reception will take place on Sunday, November 2nd from 4-6 pm.
Come meet your favorite Illustrators and Authors, at our biggest party of the year! The Eric Carle Museum will be here selling books and, as always, this event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.
We can't wait to see you!

The 4th Witch is a fantastic new tale, inspired by elements of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, in which a girl escapes war and seeks protection from three witches. They agree to take her on as an apprentice with only one condition: she must never use her powers for revenge. Consumed by grief and rage, the girl comes to realize that it was Macbeth who killed her parents. Now she must choose between reconciliation or vengeance.

Told through inventive practical effects executed in plain sight, the troupe brilliantly employs shadow puppetry, live music and actors in silhouette, to create an entire new world in The 4th Witch. Manual Cinema has built a devoted fanbase in Boston over the course of their thrilling past productions at ArtsEmerson including Ada/Ava and Frankenstein. Do not miss their triumphant return this fall!

The Norman Rockwell Museum is honored to present a rare series of early twentieth century lighting advertisements by Norman Rockwell and fellow Golden Age illustrators Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Dean Cornwell, Stanley Arthurs, Worth Brehm, and Charles Chambers created for Edison Mazda Lamps, a division of the General Electric Company. These luminous, richly painted works were widely circulated in published advertisements through the 1920s and are on loan to the Museum for the first time through the generosity of GE Aerospace.

William Baczek Fine Arts is pleased to announce The Road Not Taken, a solo exhibition of new works by Japanese American painter Chie Yoshii, on view October 22 through November 22, 2025, at 36 Main St., Northampton, MA. The Road Not Taken presents Yoshii’s latest explorations in allegory, psychological portraiture, and the interplay of mythic symbolism and interior narrative.

The Northampton Scrabble Club prides itself on being a welcoming group where the priority is on FUN, not strict competition. Come in at any point in the evening and we'll get you in a game! Some players stay for one game, others for multiple games. We have a wide variety of skill levels represented, so come join the fun!

Instructor: Sage Neighbors
Mondays 5–7pm
8 wks, starting September 29th
$225, $202.50 Member’s Price (all materials included)

Join local artist Sage Neighbors for Drawing II to strengthen your foundational drawing skills. This class provides guidance and a supportive environment to refine your line work, develop a deeper understanding of form and shading, and experiment with composition to create more dynamic and expressive drawings. Basic drawing skills recommended.

All classes are held in the train station studio classroom. Do not attend if you feel sick. Please review our Registration and Payment Policy page before signing up. Email classes@windsorartcenter.org for more information.

The 4th Witch is a fantastic new tale, inspired by elements of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, in which a girl escapes war and seeks protection from three witches. They agree to take her on as an apprentice with only one condition: she must never use her powers for revenge. Consumed by grief and rage, the girl comes to realize that it was Macbeth who killed her parents. Now she must choose between reconciliation or vengeance.

Told through inventive practical effects executed in plain sight, the troupe brilliantly employs shadow puppetry, live music and actors in silhouette, to create an entire new world in The 4th Witch. Manual Cinema has built a devoted fanbase in Boston over the course of their thrilling past productions at ArtsEmerson including Ada/Ava and Frankenstein. Do not miss their triumphant return this fall!