Sophie et Adam

The Hagiography is POSTPONED (Covid is at it again!) but the show must go on: Sophie Et Adam

Friday, February 16 at 7:30 PM

General admission: $20; Student/Low income/Starving Artist $10

Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tinyglasstavern/1038101 or www.tinyglasstavern.com

The Bad news: We have decided to postpone The Hagiography program: Fiona Gillespie, the creator and one of the main composers of The Hagiography has just tested positive for Covid. She and her partner Paul will not be able to come to Western MA to rehearse or perform the concerts. 

The Good news:  Adam and Sophie are offering a duo concert of Sophie et Adam in the place of the original concert.

Sophie et Adam is a duo inspired by many singing traditions they have crossed paths with on their musical journey. Pub Songs from England, Cabaret chansons from 1940s Paris, 18th century Sacred Harp singing, Milongas from Argentina, Scottish Ballads, and Singer-Songwriter repertoire from Chile... Regardless of the origin or the time period, they share music that moves them with their audiences. Individually they collaborate musically with some of the most vibrant ensembles in New England: The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Early Music Festival, The Lorelei Ensemble, A Far Cry, Blue Heron, Harvard University, the Trinity Church of Boston, etc. But as a duo, they create a warm and intimate moment in which time stops, and music from around the world speaks.

For tickets, please visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tinyglasstavern/1038101 or www.tinyglasstavern.com

Youth Performance Festival 2024

Youth Performance Festival

Friday, February 9 at 7:00pm

Saturday, February 10 at 7:00pm

Sunday, February 11 at 1:00pm

Sunday, February 11 at 4:00pm

Cost: $5-$25 sliding scale*, Tickets available here!

Please join us for the 2024 Youth Performance Festival (YPF), and enjoy performances and presentations by over 40 local youth artists! All work is original and created by young artists ages 8-18. You’ll see solo pieces as well as collaborations between young artists, and every field of performing art is represented! This year, we were excited to partner with Make-It Springfield to create a Springfield-based youth cohort as part of the long term goal to expand YPF in Western Mass. Now in its fifth year, YPF is an outstanding festival experience that warms hearts and inspires creativity in audience members of all ages!

The Youth Performance Festival, a collaboration between Play Incubation Collective and the Northampton Center for the Arts at 33 Hawley, is a FREE opportunity for youth artists ages 8-18 to create original performance pieces under the guidance of mentor artists in the fields of music, dance, theater, poetry/spoken word, and video. YPF centers the creative agency of young artists, and is committed to supporting them as they discover their own creative processes.

The 2024 Youth Performance Festival is sponsored in part by the Amherst, Northampton, South Hadley, and Hadley Local Cultural Councils, local agencies that are a part of the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

We are deeply grateful for our 2024 business sponsors, Art Always, A2Z Science and Learning Store, Dostal Eye Care, Greenfield Savings Bank, Renew Pilates, Wohl Family Dentistry, and Workroom Design Studio, as well our Angel Donors, Peoples Bank and the Spero Charitable Foundation. Thank you also to our media partner, Northampton Open Media.

*Attendees may pay where they can on this scale. Payments on the upper end of the scale help support our commitment to sliding scale rates, as well as our low mentor/participant ratio.

February Arts Night Out at 33 Hawley

ARTS NIGHT OUT AT 33 HAWLEY

FRIDAY, February 9, 5:00-8:00PM

EXHIBITS—

Barn door gallery: Open Vessels, with work by Michael medeiros, Hayle Lovstedt, and Akemi Rice

Split Level Gallery: Queer Voices, with work from the Queer TRans Art Group at Resilient Community Arts

LIVE MUSIC BY HANI Rosenbaum

FREE!

Please join the Northampton Center for the Arts, A.P.E. Ltd., and Northampton Open Media at 33 Hawley for an opening reception with refreshments and live music during Arts Night Out on Friday 2/9 from 5:00-8:00pm! Open Vessels, featuring artwork by Michael Medeiros, Hayle Lovstedt, and Akemi Rice, can be seen in the Barn Door Gallery. Queer Voices, with work by the Queer Trans Art Group of Resilient Community Arts, can be seen in the Split Level Gallery.

ANO at 33 Hawley is sponsored in part by Signature Sounds and River Valley Co-op. THANK YOU!

Jason Anderson Winter Tour 2024

Jason Anderson Winter Tour 2024

Sunday, February 4 at 7 PM

Suggested Donation: $10 at the door

On Sunday, February 4, award-winning songwriter Jason Anderson makes a triumphant return to NCFA. A poignant lyricist and soulful performer, Jason’s songs are poetic snapshots of life, while his electrifying concerts celebrate the present, both invitation and conversation, reflection and release. This winter, Jason will be traversing the northeast for his first ever piano tour. Expect heartfelt evenings of connection and community—and a chance to see this revered troubadour in unique and intimate rooms. "Jason's music is an experience; the kind that gives you goosebumps and wedges itself in your heart. You may think that's an overstatement. But it's not.”

Instagram: instagram.com/jasonandersonmusic

Facebook: facebook.com/jasonandersontheband

January Arts Night Out at 33 Hawley

Arts Night Out at 33 Hawley

FRIDAY, January 12, 5:00-8:00PM

EXHIBITS:

A Sense of Place - curated by Julie Lapping Rivera

Substratal - with work from the NCFA curatorial committee

LIVE MUSIC BY Peter Weitzman and Mark Applegate

FREE!

Please join the Northampton Center for the Arts, A.P.E. Ltd., and Northampton Open Media at 33 Hawley for an opening reception with refreshments and live music during Arts Night Out on Friday 1/12 from 5:00-8:00pm! A Sense of Place, curated by Julie Lapping Rivera and featuring artwork by Suzanne Artemieff, Liz Chalfin, Lindsey Clark-Ryan, Edda Valborg Sigurðardóttir, BZ Reily, Annie Silverman, and Julie Lapping Rivera, can be seen on the mezzanine and ground floor level of 33 Hawley. Substratal, featuring artwork by Ella Nathanael Alkiewicz, Natania Hume, Nyasia Velazquez, Carlos “Rec” McBride, M Rudder, Robin Griffith, and Javier Lopez, can be seen in the NCFA Art Gallery.

ANO at 33 Hawley is sponsored in part by Signature Sounds and River Valley Co-op. THANK YOU!

Northampton Artisan Fair

The 2023 Northampton Artisan Fair

Sunday, December 17

10am to 4pm

FREE!

The Northampton Center for the Arts is thrilled to host our third annual building-wide Artisan Fair on Sunday, December 17 from 10am-4pm in the beautiful (newly renovated!) spaces at 33 Hawley. With over 55 talented local artists and artisans selling their work, refreshments and coffee from The Roost available throughout the day, and live music by Carrie Ferguson and Friends (including a Grumpytime mini-set at 11am!), Rose Jackson and Becky Tracy, this fair has quickly become a seasonal favorite!

2023 Artists and Artisans: JT Phillips, Luminary Designs, bella studio, kdqDesigns, The Rainbow Rack, Polly Baumer, Rachel Federico Art, Robin G. Photo Art, Stacey Dakai Pottery, Rag Hill Farm, Tonya Lemos Arts, Youme Nguyen Ly, Doug Hockman Photography, Passionato Books, Kristi W. Colbert, Lee Thomson, Bloom Woolen Yarns, Angela Shenk, Gail B Cortis Art, Mandrake Studio, JoAnn Denehy/Westbrook Design, Graziella DiRenzo Pottery, Half Moon Designs, La Boa Brava Jewelry , Harold J Dumas Art, Ouroboros Studios, Hallie’s Comet Fine Jewelry , Homestone Jewelry, NorthamptonArt, PicoPots, Sojourner Design, 230am Studio at the Carriage House, Eklectix, HT Woodshop, reclaimed crafts, The Metis Cabin, Madelyn Bess, WildWynned, Shire Arts, Clandestine Collective , Peter Cangialosi, Bken Hobbies, Whimsical Fiber, Carlotta Michel, Beth Huerta, Cabin Week Projects, Abby Berkson Ceramics, Studio Feeler, Alex Makes Monsters, Lexie Lynn Pottery, Alex Evora GreenArts, Anna Alter, Casey Williams ART & MAPS, Art Bug Illustrations, KafkaEzque Alternative Stationery + Art, InBlue Cyanotypes, Fs Woodcraft, plus NCFA’s annual Art Card Sale!

ReBelle's Love for Humanity: Live Concert & Teach-In

ReBelle's Love for Humanity: Live Concert & Teach-In

Sunday, December 10th, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM

Tickets: $10 up — Please visit https://www.rebelleworldwide.com/

ReBelle's Love for Humanity: Live Concert & Teach-In

Where Music, Wisdom & Unity Converge

More than an event, ReBelle's Love For Humanity is a catalyst for personal and collective growth.

You and the whole family are invited to join us for an intimate live concert, African dance, storytelling and intention-setting that will awaken your heart, expand your mind, and empower your soul.

For more information and for tickets, please visit https://www.rebelleworldwide.com/

Art Gallery Open House

Art Gallery Open House

Friday, December 8, 5:30-7:00pm

Free

Please join us on Friday 12/8 from 5:30-7:00pm for a chance to see the brand new dedicated art gallery at 33 Hawley! There will be time for refreshments and mingling, as well as a chance to hear about the evolution of the gallery, how to have an exhibit, and what to expect in 2024! This event is free and open to the public, and all local artists and arts lovers are welcome!

For more information about the gallery, please visit the Art Gallery page.

YPF at Make-It Springfield!

Youth Performance Festival at Make-It Springfield

mini-performance and info session

Saturday, October 28 at 2:00pm

FREE

The Youth Performance Festival (YPF), a collaboration between Play Incubation Collective and the Northampton Center for the Arts at 33 Hawley, is a FREE opportunity for youth artists ages 8-18 to create original performance pieces under the guidance of mentor artists in the fields of music, dance, theater, poetry/spoken word, and video. YPF centers the creative agency of young artists, and is committed to supporting them as they discover their own creative processes. We are excited to partner with Make-It Springfield for YPF 2024 to create a Springfield-based youth cohort. This group will rehearse together at Make-It Springfield throughout the winter, and perform at the Festival in Northampton in February 2024!

Please join us on October 28th at 2:00pm for a short performance by former YPF artists, and an info session with YPF directors, youth artists, and mentors! Questions? Email sarah@playincubation.org!

Sunday Social Dance! at a New Time!

New Time!

Sunday Social Dance! Ballroom — Latin!

Sunday, August 13 from 5 to 7:45 PM

With Host Meli Morash and DJ Joni Fraser

Foxtrot Instruction by Marilyn Woodman

Cover: $12

Dancing is good for BODY and SOUL! If you are looking for a FUN way to listen to music, energize your body, and stimulate your brain then consider getting into Ballroom/Latin Dancing. Come and join us and…

Keep on Dancing!

Stomping Grounds

Stomping Grounds

A Community Dance Performance

Saturday, August 12 at 4:00pm

Sunday, August 13 at 1:00pm

Tickets $10-$25 sliding scale, available here!

The Northampton Center for the Arts is pleased to present Stomping Grounds, a community dance performance featuring all new choreography by Lisa Leizman, Kelly Silliman, Michelle Marroquin, Lexi Major Jameson, and Jayme Winell. Performed by multigenerational group of professional dancers and advanced adult dance students, this event marks the third year of community-created summer dance performances at the Center!

33 Outside

33 OUTSIDE

Friday, JULY 28
Friday, AUgust 11

7:30-9:30PM

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Northampton Center for the Arts is excited to announce the return of our 33 Outside summer dance parties!

33 Outside is the vision of our board member Carlos Rec McBride, a multimedia artist, educator, and DJ. He imagined an outdoor, family-friendly, community dance party at 33 Hawley, free and open to the public, where DJs from the Peace & Rhythm collective would spin, “head-nodding, feel-good, body-moving music.” These artists blend styles and genres and are responsive to the crowd, creating a joyful collaborative energy.

Island Spice Food Truck will be there selling their delicious Sri Lankan-style street food.

Beer, wine, hard seltzer and non-alcoholic drinks will be also be available for purchase.

See you there! We can’t wait to dance with you!

33 Outside is made possible by City of Northampton ARPA funds.

An Evening with Jason Anderson

An Evening with Jason Anderson

Saturday, August 12 at 8 PM

Tickets: $15 at An Evening with Jason Anderson

Award-winning songwriter and beloved performer Jason Anderson brings his New England Summer Nights tour to western Massachusetts for a very special evening at the Northampton Center for the Arts.

For tickets, please go to https://www.handstamp.com/event/an-evening-with-jason-anderson-northampton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonandersonmusic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonandersontheband

Zonta-Palooza

Zonta-Palooza

Music and Dancing! Local Musicians! FOOD AND RAFFLES!

Sunday, August 6, from 4 to 7 PM

Suggested donation: $20 to $100

For tickets, please go to Zonta-Palooza

Get ready to groove for a good cause — Zonta-Palooza is coming your way! A scholarship fundraiser for Women in STEM, in memory of Zontian Lynn Goodhue who was dedicated to the vision of building a better world for women and girls. With just a suggested donation of $20 to $100 per person, you can help build a brighter future for them. Enjoy the lively music of local musicians while indulging in delicious food and exciting raffles. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference!

Here is the link for more information on the cause, the musicians and to purchase tickets:

https://northampton.zontadistrict1.org/zonta-palooza/

Now's The Time - Do It Now

NOW’s The Time - Do IT NOW
AN EVENING OF JAZZ, WORLD MUSIC and SPOKEN WORD

SAturday, july 29 aT 7PM

TICKETS: $15-$30 SLIDING SCALE

Join us for an evening featuring two unique performances, emceed by Tommy Twilite:

Now’s The Time Jazz Sextet
Bop and Swing Specialists, local jazz favorites. Special show with music masterpieces by Shorter, Mingus, Ellington, Morgan, and spoken word by Michael Favala Goldman. Plus: author signing for Michael’s new books of poems: What Minimal Joy and Someday All of This Will Be Yours.

Michael Favala Goldman - Clarinets and Poetry
Chris Koh - Drums
Jay Markham - Trumpet
Bill Winslow - Piano
John Power - Bass
James Steinberg - Alto Sax

Do It Now combines poetry, story-telling, political commentary and musical improvisation to share the vision and hope to rescue our planet. ​​​​​​​

Paul Richmond - Beat Poet Laureate
Tony Vacca - innovative American percussionist with Jazz and World Music
John Sheldon - “One of the great guitarists of our time” in his 50th year of writing songs, composing music and performing his unique style of electric and acoustic guitars.

Sunday Social Dance!

Ballroom/Latin Social Dance!

With Host Meli Morash and DJ Joni Fraser

Sunday, July 16 from 3 to 5:45 PM

Ballroom Rumba Instruction 3 to 3:30 PM, by Meli Morash

Cover: $12

Dancing is good for BODY and SOUL! If you are looking for a FUN way to listen to music, energize your body, and stimulate your brain then consider getting into Ballroom/Latin  Dancing. Come and join us at CENTER FOR THE ARTS in NORTHAMPTON…

Keep on Dancing!

The Poetry Ritual 2023

The Poetry Ritual 2023

Thursday, July 13 at 6:30pm on Zoom

Free!

For the past five years, Michael Favala Goldman has been hosting the Poetry Critique Meet-up, sponsored by NCFA and Straw Dog Writers. On Thursday, July 13 at 6:30pm ET, join Michael and his band of poets for The Poetry Ritual, their annual group virtual reading, where fifteen writers will have five minutes each to entertain and touch you with their unique writing style. For the zoom link to this free event, email poetryritual2023@gmail.com. 

CHORO NOHO 2023

Choro Noho 2023

New England’s Celebration of Brazilian Choro

Saturday, July 1 at 7:30 PM

Tickets are $30; please go to Choro NoHo 2023

If you are new to the Brazilian musical tradition of “choro,” you are in for a treat. The genre began to take shape in mid-19th century Rio de Janeiro, where the music of the Portuguese court met that of Afro-Brazilians. Here in the US, a similar process gave us first ragtime, then jazz, and just as these genres are seen as prototypically “North American,” so too is choro recognized as uniquely, exquisitely Brazilian. Every year, Choro Camp New England brings chorões (that is, people who play choro) to the campus of Smith College for a week of study and jamming with masters of the genre. This concert, “Choro Noho,” will feature those artists and serve as the grand finale of our week together.

For tickets ($30) please visit https://shop.chorocamp.com/products/tickets-for-choro-noho

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