May 16 Thursday
This new group will meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30am. Neil Broome will facilitate. Free coffee and refreshments. Call the Senior Center with questions.
May 17 Friday
Going us for ongoing adult classes and season youth & teen classes at SCDT!
Check out our current offerings here:
Adult Classes: https://www.scdtnoho.com/adult-class-schedule.html
Youth Classes: https://www.scdtnoho.com/youth-class-schedule1.html
Our updated Spring season schedule will be out soon!
Reception: Friday May 10, 5-7 PM
We invite you to a special exhibit featuring a variety of pieces created by JFK Middle School 6th through 8th grade art students. Over 400 expressive works in ceramic, sculpture, printmaking, painting, and design will be showcased!
May 18 Saturday
Join us for our Spring Yet Another Queer Pop-Up Market on Saturday, May 18th from 10 AM - 5 PM, featuring 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC Makers!
Everything has doubled - from makers to space to sponsors to food! Plus! 60+ Makers! Indoors and outdoors! Bring your blankets, your bubbles, your friends, and hang out on the lawn! Make a tie-dye bandana or two with Resilient Community Arts! Visit with Translate Gender, Beth Baron: Massage Therapist, Bookends, and Bloom Local! And if you’re in need of some nourishment in between all of that shopping, Zen Frog Florence, Ginger Love Cafe, and Lemon Bakery will all be there ready to provide fortitude!
Plus! We're collaborating with the Kids Makers Market at Bombyx. So make time to stroll down the road to check out their amazing goods too!
It’s going to be an amazing day - rain or shine!
Accessibility Info: K95 masks (or better) are required inside; masking outside is encouraged. There is a mid size (free) paved parking lot, which will be partially occupied by a food truck and a wheelchair accessible porta-potty. The inside space has ramp access. The outside space is a grass lawn that is fairly flat with some tree roots. The inside space may be loud.
Springfest is an annual music festival featuring performances by students and ensembles of the Northampton Community Music Center at various sites along Main Street! We are very excited to celebrate our 30th anniversary of this beloved event <3
The festival will kick off at Pulaski Park at 10am, with guest speaker Lindsay Sabadosa before the Pioneer Valley New Horizons Band.At 11, performances will begin at Northampton City Hall and outside First Churches, in addition to ongoing performances at Pulaski Park. The public is welcome to wander between the three venues to hear a variety of the fantastic music that we have to share; jazz, soul, classical, pop, rock, blues, and more!
For the full performance schedule, visit https://www.ncmc.net/springfest
Join artist Joan Hall for a drop-in workshop focusing on collage techniques and composition. Learn about Hall’s collage practice and try your hand at creating your own unique collage. This program is for all ages and is free with museum admission. If you would like to attend the lecture as well, you will be prompted to reserve your space in the checkout below your Museum Admission.
Collage & Assemblage: Past & PresentJoin artist Joan Hall for an illustrated lecture on the history of collage from 12th century Japan to contemporary photo illustration. Learn how artists recycled everyday items into artwork using such materials as money, spare tires, and even their own blood. This presentation promises to be both educational and entertaining. Hall’s work is featured in the current exhibition Mystery and Wonder: Highlights from the Illustration Collection.
If you plan to visit the galleries, please plan to arrive at least 1 hour prior to the start of the lecture. Please note: museum admission is separate from the lecture.
May 19 Sunday