Community Calendar

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of light, song, and community at Next Stage’s Winter Solstice Celebration! Join us from 2:00–3:00 pm for luminaria decorating and our festive cookie swap drop-off (bring a batch to share!). Return from 4:00–4:30 pm to pick up an assorted selection of cookies to take home.

From 3:00–4:30 pm, join friends and neighbors for a joyful Putney Holiday Community Sing-Along. Led by Rich Grumbine on guitar, the sing-along invites everyone to request and join in on favorites from a songbook of 60 beloved holiday tunes—traditional, secular, and children’s classics. Lyrics will be projected on the big screen so everyone can follow along.

Free and open to all!

In 1980, Paul Winter and the Consort were invited to be artists-in-residence at New York’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Paul Winter explains: “The dean had a personal mission to create a bridge between spirituality and ecology. He appreciated our music, but I think it was the ecological dimension of our repertoire that convinced him we could be part of the Cathedral. The premise of the invitation was entirely secular; it was not to have us play liturgical music. We could present any events we wanted, as long as we produced them ourselves.”

Since that time, the Winter Solstice Celebration has become a beloved annual tradition in New York City and for millions around the country, broadcast live on NPR. This year marks the third time that the Solstice Celebration has left its home at St. John the Divine. “While we will not have all the dancers and theatrical effects that were possible in the world's largest Cathedral, we will have all the essence of our solstice music, and we will feature, as always, the beloved voice of Theresa Thomason, who has been the ‘star’ of our solstice celebrations for over 25 years.”

Join us at the BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity for an intimate presentation of this magical tradition. The Consort will include vocalist Theresa Thomason, Eugene Friesen on cello, Bulgarian bassist Peter Slavov, Brazilian drummer Rogério Boccato, with Paul Winter on soprano sax.

Card to Culture tickets available.

The "Valley Festival Brass" brass choir, plays holiday favorites and hosts a carol sing-along, in its 36th annual concert whose proceeds benefit the Amherst Survival Center. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. For more information: 413-549-0322 or 413-535-7220

In 1980, Paul Winter and the Consort were invited to be artists-in-residence at New York’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Paul Winter explains: “The dean had a personal mission to create a bridge between spirituality and ecology. He appreciated our music, but I think it was the ecological dimension of our repertoire that convinced him we could be part of the Cathedral. The premise of the invitation was entirely secular; it was not to have us play liturgical music. We could present any events we wanted, as long as we produced them ourselves.”

Since that time, the Winter Solstice Celebration has become a beloved annual tradition in New York City and for millions around the country, broadcast live on NPR. This year marks the third time that the Solstice Celebration has left its home at St. John the Divine. “While we will not have all the dancers and theatrical effects that were possible in the world's largest Cathedral, we will have all the essence of our solstice music, and we will feature, as always, the beloved voice of Theresa Thomason, who has been the ‘star’ of our solstice celebrations for over 25 years.”

Join us at the BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity for an intimate presentation of this magical tradition. The Consort will include vocalist Theresa Thomason, Eugene Friesen on cello, Bulgarian bassist Peter Slavov, Brazilian drummer Rogério Boccato, with Paul Winter on soprano sax.

From the Great American Songbook: songs about the sun, the moon, the weather, and love. In 4-part harmony with the VJV3, Dylan Walter (piano), Wes Brown (bass) and McCoy Plaisted (drums). Directed by Jeff Olmsted.

Hailed for creating diverse, timely and relevant opera-theater, White Snake Projects (WSP) hosts the third installment of Let’s Celebrate!, an annual performance presenting brand-new 20-minute operas that celebrate the diversity of Boston’s community. The rhythms, melodies and stories of cultures from across the globe comes alive January 10-11, 2026, at the South End’s BCA Plaza Theatre. Performed by four of Boston’s leading opera singers, this special event showcases an array of multicultural festivities and traditions through music — from Mexico’s Black Christ at Chalma, and Uzbekistan’s Navruz, a national holiday celebrating the new year and new life, to Spain’s La Tomatina, a tomato throwing festival.

Hailed for creating diverse, timely and relevant opera-theater, White Snake Projects (WSP) hosts the third installment of Let’s Celebrate!, an annual performance presenting brand-new 20-minute operas that celebrate the diversity of Boston’s community. The rhythms, melodies and stories of cultures from across the globe comes alive January 10-11, 2026, at the South End’s BCA Plaza Theatre. Performed by four of Boston’s leading opera singers, this special event showcases an array of multicultural festivities and traditions through music — from Mexico’s Black Christ at Chalma, and Uzbekistan’s Navruz, a national holiday celebrating the new year and new life, to Spain’s La Tomatina, a tomato throwing festival.

The Six One Five Collective is a collaborative effort and creative brainstorm of four artists that are steeped in the musical mix of Country, Americana, and Pop. Their sound is an undeniable wall of distinctive harmonies and voices, reminiscent of great American bands that have come before them: Fleetwood Mac, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, and more. Their show is an eclectic mix of original solo music, hit songs they’ve written for other artists, and high-energy songs that define the “Six One Five sound”.
The Six One Five Collective is a Grammy-nominated, award-winning group of artists that has blossomed into one of Music City’s best. They’ve toured around the world, opening for John Legend, India.Arie, John Hiatt, Kenny Chesney, Jon Pardi, and others. Their songs have been recorded by household names like Kelly Clarkson, George Strait, and Luke Bryan, and have been featured in TV shows such as Nashville, Parenthood, and Virgin River.

Cello and Chocolate...does it get any better? Each time we host this event, Jeremy and Dave surprise us with a new theme and new compositions.

Join us for a lovely multi-sensory experience that will feature the (mostly) soothing sounds of the Harman/Haughey Cello Duo paired with the delicious flavors of Ana Bandeira Chocolates of Northampton. Who better to curate both sounds and tastes other than the Valley's favorite cellist/chocolateer Dave Haughey? Dave is both the owner of Ana Bandeira Chocolates as well as a stellar multi-genre cellist who has performed internationally with the Paul Winter Consort and is joined by Jeremy Harman, Artistic Director of the New Directions Cello Festival and professor of cello at the Berklee College of Music.

For this event we are delighted to announce that special guest Natalie Padilla will be joining!

This event is part soundbath and part concert. Please bring cushions, yoga mats, and blankets to make yourselves comfortable. Naturally, we will also have folding chairs for those who prefer not to sit on the floor.

Satisfaction/The International Rolling Stones Show" is the international touring tribute show to the World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band.

This Billboard & Pollstar highly rated show are entering their 20th year in production with over 4000 performances listed to their credit. Their client list include the nation’s top casinos, performing arts centers, music halls and corporate clients. Performing up to 150 shows a year, this highly acclaimed production showcases the most authentic cast & costuming of its kind. The likes of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and cast bring a colorful performance to over 50 years of classic hits. They have been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, Showbiz Magazine, Las Vegas Today, CBS Sunday Morning news and hundreds of national newspapers, magazines, television & radio as the world’s greatest show honoring the Rolling Stones and their legacy.