Community Calendar

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.

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.

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

oin High Five Books and author Lindz Amer for a grownup presentation and chat about their adult nonfiction parenting book, RAINBOW PARENTING: YOUR GUIDE TO RAISING QUEER KIDS AND THEIR ALLIES. Families will learn about best practices for supporting their child(ren) and can engage with Lindz about their experience as a community leader in the LGBTQIA+ space.

High Five Books will have copies of Lindz's parenting and picture books for sale and signing. Funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the six New England state arts agencies.

This live family performance takes place Sunday, March 15, 1-2pm.

Pay what you will/ No one turned away for lack of funds

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.

ABCs of Samplers
History Made Visible: The Legacy of Thousands of Schoolgirl Samplers Presented by Alexandra Peters

In-Person and Zoom
Zoom Meeting ID 850 0422 3650 Password: History!
Zoom link also provided on SuffieldHistoricalSociety.org

Where are the women in history? Rarely visible. But in the United States there exists an extraordinary legacy of American history: samplers stitched by girls, from the earliest arrival of western settlers on the Mayflower until the Industrial Revolution made sewing less critical. The samplers touch on everything from revolution to abolition, great literature and the westward movement, as well as births, death and family records.

Alexandra Peters, a collector and historian of schoolgirl needleworks, will talk about how these needleworks made before 1850 show us life before the Industrial Revolution, from the often surprising perspective of young women. Remarkable for their inventiveness and beauty, needlework samplers are appreciated now as historical documents written by girls on silk and linen with needles. Because these samplers were always highly prized by families, thousands of them have survived, documenting the lives, education and creativity of girls.

Using slides from her own collection, Alexandra will show us the fascinating history of samplers, as well as touching on Suffield’s exceptional group of samplers.

Vivaldi's GLORIA, a selection of inspiring and beautiful spirituals, and works by Allen Bonde performed by 70-voice chorus and orchestra; Music Director Anita Anderson Cooper conducts; Featuring special guests the Hampshire Young People's Chorus, directed by K.C. Conlon

Featuring the West Stockbridge Chamber Players’ artistic director and clarinetist Catherine Hudgins, horn player Jason Snider, violinist Sheila Fiekowsky, violist Daniel Getz, violist Cara Pogossian, and cellist Leland Ko, the program will include George Enescu’s Aubade in C major for String Trio; Krzysztof Penderecki’s Clarinet Quartet; Ernst von Dohnányi’s Serenade, Op.10; and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Horn Quintet in E-flat major, K.407. These concerts, which benefit the West Stockbridge Historical Society, routinely sell out, so order your tickets today!

Tickets ($35 for members, $40 for non-members) can be reserved at www.weststockbridgehistory.org. Limited seating — first come, first served.

Supported by the West Stockbridge Cultural Council

The 49th annual Greater Westfield Choral Association Spring Concert this season features works by Buxtehude, Victoria, Mendelssohn, Burleigh, Viadana, Dyson and Thompson. Marc Winer will be conducting and it will feature Allan Taylor on organ. Admission is $10 for students and seniors and $15 for the general public. Audience members are invited to a reception afterward.

In Pegasus Gallery and The Niche:

February 9 – March 20, 2026

Opening Reception on Thursday, February 12, 4:30-6:30pm at Pegasus Gallery.

The evocative imagery of Nancy L. Greco’s drawings occupy ethereal spaces where dreamlike myths and fleeting memories shape a realm of endless potential. Human and animal forms are prominent themes that appear contained by and yet freely float within surreal, natural and architectural settings. Dynamic juxtapositions and unexpected perspectives untether her representational imagery from traditional contexts and invite the viewer to explore the elusive nature of memory - fragmented, incomplete but undeniably vivid.

Greco’s drawings, prints, and paintings have been exhibited internationally throughout her 50+ year career. She holds an M.F.A., from The Ohio State University (Columbus) and an M.A. and B.A. in Art Education from Southern Connecticut State University. See more of Greco’s work on her website at: www.nancylgreco.com

Pegasus Gallery is located within the library on the first floor of Chapman Hall. Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. when classes are in session. Spring Recess (March 16-20) hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Niche is in Founders Hall, across from the Enrollment Services Office. Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.