ALL TICKETS ARE FREE! Doors open at 6:30 pm for general seating.

Join the Air Force Band of Liberty’s acclaimed woodwind ensemble, "New England Winds," for an evening of delightful musical excellence and showmanship in the ballroom. This outstanding musical group is currently on tour from Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. Bringing an attitude that is all their own, they present a program featuring something for all musical tastes: popular, Broadway, patriotic, jazz and folk music, as well as pieces from the traditional woodwind quintet repertoire. The concert includes music by Johann Strauss, Claude Debussy, George Gershwin and John Philip Sousa.

Flame by Don Chapelle of "Brilliant Ice Sculpture"

Get ready for thrills and chills at the second annual Northampton Ice Art Festival that begins on Friday, February 10, 2012. The public is invited to witness the creation of fabulous ice sculptures throughout downtown starting at 10 am that day. Completed works will highlight Northampton's "Arts Night Out," 5-8pm and remain on display throughout the weekend. If the weather cooperates, everyone will still be enjoying these artfully crafted masterpieces on Valentine’s Day! Participants come from a wide variety of backgrounds with different levels of experience and expertise. Following is a list of ice artists and their locations:

Carver Ralph Streete @ Mama Iguana's, 271 Main St.

Installation Artist Chris Nelson @ J. Rich Clothing ...

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Pink Road by Paula Gottlieb

Have you always wanted to draw but don’t know how to begin? Are you convinced that you can’t be taught? In this class, the fundamentals of drawing will be learned in an atmosphere of encouragement and support. Each week the class will study an element of drawing including line, shape, negative space, value, shadows, blending, edges, composition and perspective, This course is based on the book “Drawing On the Right Side of the Brain” which emphasizes the importance of learning how to see in order to know how to draw. The fee is $200 plus material list below.

To register, call the Center at (413) 584-7327 or email us. Please include your name, address, and telephone contact. Course fees are ...

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Birds of Paradise by Deborah Rubin

These sessions are designed for both beginners and those who want to acquire new techniques and skill. Subject matter will vary. The emphasis is on "learning by doing," so expect to jump in with paint immediately. Students will learn composition, color, and do exercises before starting finished paintings. The fee is $200 plus supply list below.

Learn more about Deborah on her website

To register, call the Center at (413) 584-7327 or email us. Please include your name, address, and telephone contact. Course fees are payable in advance by check to "NCFA" and can be mailed to the Northampton Center for the Arts, 17 New South Street, Northampton MA 01060. We ...

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Note: There are no classes on Thursday, Feb. 2 and Thursday, Feb. 9

Join licensed instructor Juliet for an authentic, blood-pumping, heart-racing, grin-inducing Zumba Fitness® experience! Zumba® is a latin-inspired cardio dance workout for all ages and abilities. Join us for a fun workout, and party yourself into shape! Fee: $6 drop-in and $50 for 10-class punch card. For more information click here.

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