Community Calendar

Join the Easthampton Public Library for a family-friendly event with Lisa Stringfellow, author of the Massachusetts Book Awards–honored novel Kingdom of Dust. Stringfellow will read from her work, share folktales that have influenced her storytelling, and talk about the traditions and inspirations that shape her fantasy worlds. The program will conclude with an audience Q&A.

Honored in the Mass Book Awards in the Middle Grade/YA category, Kingdom of Dust follows Amara, a young girl on a quest to find her land’s lost storytellers in order to save her family and society. Drawing inspiration from West African mythology, the novel blends lush prose with accessible writing for readers of all ages. Amara’s journey—rooted in themes of climate justice, cultural memory, and the restoration of her people’s stories—has earned the book recognition within the growing canon of modern fantasy for children.

This program is sponsored by the Mass Book Awards Speakers Bureau and is presented in collaboration with the Massachusetts Center for the Book.

LISA STRINGFELLOW is a middle-grade author and longtime educator who has taught Language Arts and technology to middle-school students for over 30 years. She writes fantasy with a dark, folkloric twist, inspired by her love of fairy tales. A member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, the Authors Guild, and Black Creators HQ, she is an active advocate for equity and inclusivity in children’s literature.

Abasiama Ufot, still living in the house of her deceased husband, forms an unexpected spiritual bond with Azell Abernathy, a soft-spoken, church-going carpenter. As their connection deepens, and Abasiama’s house–and soul–become clearer, she comes to understand the true nature of love, sending her off on one last journey through life.

The penultimate piece of Mfoniso Udofia’s nine-part play Ufot Family Cycle, In Old Age comes to ArtsEmerson in partnership with Front Porch Arts Collective as part of a two-year, citywide production of Udofia’s epic in Boston.

Gordon Clark and the Vermont Comedy All-Stars are back for an unforgettable night of stand-up packed with sharp writing, big laughs, and the kind of chemistry you only get from a truly local all-star lineup.

The show features an eclectic mix of Vermont favorites and road-tested comics: Zoe Bernstein brings dry wit and local charm; Julia Colasanti delivers high-energy Midwest-meets-New England comedy; Tracy Dolan finds big laughs in love, parenting, and life’s messier moments; Mo Doukhi pairs a disarming smile with deliciously dark humor shaped by a remarkable life story; and Eric Dreiblatt adds clever, offbeat comedy fresh from Brooklyn stages.

Hosted by Gordon Clark—producer, founder of the Vermont Comedy All-Stars, and Vermont’s oldest regularly performing comedian—this night promises smart stand-up, surprising perspectives, and nonstop laughs. Whether you’re a comedy superfan or just need a great night out, this show delivers.

Homecoming is a transformative musical experience that explores the profound ties between Africa and its far-reaching diasporas. Both symbolic and sonic, the project centers on “return”—the spiritual, cultural, and historical journey of rhythms, melodies, and improvisational languages that traveled from West Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas, evolving into jazz, highlife, Afrobeat, and Afro-Latin traditions. The musicians will perform original compositions as well as standard repertoire from Ghanaian High Life and Afro Caribbean music.

Homecoming is a transformative musical experience that explores the profound ties between Africa and its far-reaching diasporas. Both symbolic and sonic, the project centers on “return”—the spiritual, cultural, and historical journey of rhythms, melodies, and improvisational languages that traveled from West Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas, evolving into jazz, highlife, Afrobeat, and Afro-Latin traditions. The musicians will perform original compositions as well as standard repertoire from Ghanaian High Life and Afro Caribbean music.

Senior Group Exhibition I

The Remnant and The Echo, Ligia Bouton

2026 Souhegan Sustainability Fair
Saturday March 28, 2026
9 am - 1 pm
Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley 56 Mont Vernon St, Milford, NH

Free 🌿 2026 Sustainability Fair – Celebrating the Souhegan River Watershed Community
The 2026 Sustainability Fair will bring together the entire Souhegan River Watershed community—individuals, families, schools, town departments, commissions, businesses, and local organizations—to share ideas and best practices for socially and environmentally responsible living.

Join us as we celebrate the natural beauty of the Souhegan Valley while exploring innovative ways to protect our shared natural resources. This FREE regional event offers activities and hands‑on experiences for all ages, including:
● Live Music

● Local Food

● Guided Hike

● StoryWalk®

● Kids’ Crafts

✨ Special Feature for 2026: A live owl presentation by “Eyes on Owls”—a fantastic opportunity to learn about these incredible birds up close.

Visitors are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food donation for SHARE, the local food pantry. Free bamboo toothbrushes and Boomerang Bags will be available while supplies last.
♻️ Please note: This is a plastic‑free event. No single‑use plastics or trinkets will be distributed.

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

A tournament-style game of musical chairs with live string orchestra—when you’re out, you join the orchestra. Accessible, approachable, and silly, our family programs have been called “the ideal orchestra concert for young children.”Be there or be chair! This event is best suited for school-aged children. Coffee provided.