Community Calendar

6th Annual Photography Exhibit sponsored by the Deerfield Art Association at Fiddleheads Gallery in Northfield, MA. Exhibit opens Sat. February 14 - Sunday March 29.
Featuring artists living in New England
Artist Reception Sun. Feb. 22 2-4pm
Gallery hours Fri. - Sat. 12-5pm, Sun. 12-4pm

Mixed media works in ROMANUM by Ron Maggio are inspired by the wall paintings (or frescos) from houses and villas of Rome, Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Boscoreale, dating from the second century B.C. and the first century A.D. The artist works within classical sensibilities of architectural space and color and incorporates the rich color palette employed by Roman fresco painters.
Opening Reception March 6, 5:00-7:00 PM.

From gratitude through darkness to hope — A Passion for the Planet is a call to act on behalf of our earthly home. Created by Geoffrey Hudson, A Passion for the Planet fuses science, poetry, and sacred text into a symphony of hope.
Join us before the performance for a pre-concert conversation with composer Geoffrey Hudson, creator of Passion for the Planet. During this engaging discussion, Hudson will share insights into the creative process behind Passion for the Planet, the artistic and scientific inspirations that shaped the libretto, and the role music can play in deepening our collective response to climate change. This conversation offers audiences a meaningful window into the work they are about to experience, enriching both the musical and emotional impact of the performance.

SCHEDULE
4:00 p.m. – Doors
4:15 p.m. – Lecture
5:00 p.m. – Performance

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.

"LIVE from Ashtonwood" opens its 2026 season celebrating the 100th birthday of our Chickering baby grand piano by presenting a double feature of wonderful piano & voice duos.

First to take the stage will be Matt & Atla DeChamplain at 6 pm – and, after a short break – followed by Tyler Henderson & Aanya Sengupta at 7:30 pm. Both performances of this house concert will be streamed LIVE and free of charge via Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/AshtonwoodHouseConcerts.

Pause adulting and start playing with this tournament-style game of musical chairs accompanied by a string orchestra. If you lose your seat, grab an instrument and become a part of the band. Be there or be chair! Bar Drinks and snacks are available for purchase.

No group is more closely identified with African song than this vibrant South African nine-member vocal ensemble. Since 1987, when they were introduced to mainstream America with the release of Paul Simon’s groundbreaking Graceland album, these African troubadours have traveled the world with the uplifting, polyrhythmic harmonies of their homeland. Winners of five Grammy Awards, the ensemble has had more Grammy nominations than any world music group in the history of recorded music.

Senior Group Exhibition I

The Remnant and The Echo, Ligia Bouton

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.