Bulletin Board
Film / Movies
· Blood in the Mobile - Northampton Committee to Stop the Wars screens documentary on mine in Congo that supplies tin for cell phones FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic St., Northampton. Discussion follows. Free. 584-8500.
· Kiss Me - Out! For Reel presents East Coast premiere of new Swedish film SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 7 p.m., Academy of Music, Northampton. Afterparty 8:30-midnight, Hotel Northampton. Advance: adults $10; students $8. Day of show: $12. www.outforreel.org
· Heavenly Creatures - 1994 Kate Winslet film SUNDAY, Jan. 29, 7 p.m., Montague Bookmill. Free. Part of the Films for the Frozen series. montaguebookmill.com
Theater
· The Yellow Boat - Play by David Starr based on true story of young boy born with congenital hemophilia FRIDAY, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; SATURDAY, Jan 28, 7 p.m. ; SUNDAY, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m.; THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 7 p.m.; Fri., Feb. 3 at 1 p.m.; Sat., Feb., 7 p.m., Main Stage Theater, Hampshire College, Amherst. Appropriate for children ages 8 and up. 559-5351, hampshire.edu/theatre
· Chimps - Radio show by Gregory Barrett based on Scopes trial SUNDAY, Jan. 29 at 2 and 7 p.m., Cole Assembly Room, Converse Hall, Amherst College. Free.
· The Color Purple - Broadway musical TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., UMass Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, Amherst. $20, $35, $45 general; $20 college students and youth 17 and under. 545-2511, www.umasstix.com
· The Tailor of Inverness - One-man semi-autobirographical play by Scottish playwright/actor/director Matthew Zajac TUESDAY thru Fri., Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 8 p.m., Curtain Theater, UMass Fine Arts Center, Amherst. $16 general; $8 students and seniors. 545-2511.
Music
· Critton Hollow String Band- FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m., Montague Grange, Montague Center.
· Cello and Piano - Cellist Astrid Schween and pianist Nadine Shank FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 8 p.m., Bezanson Recital Hall, UMass Fine Arts Center, Amherst. Chopin, Polonaise Brillante and Nocturne in C-sharp minor; Britten, Sonata; Beethoven, Sonata in A Major. $10 general; $5 seniors and students; $3 UMass students. 545-2511.
· Sowing Tears, Harvesting Joy - Pioneer Valley Cappella performs FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 8 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 98 North Maple St., Hadley and also SUNDAY, Jan. 29, 3 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Holyoke. Donation to benefit Holyoke Public Library. .pioneervalleycappella.org
· A Winter's Journey: Schubert's Winterreise - William Hite, tenor, and Gilles Vonsattel, piano, SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 8 p.m., Bezanson Recital Hall, UMass Fine Arts Center, Amherst. $10 general; $5 seniors, students and youth under 18; $3 UMass students. 545-2511.
· A Celebration of Justina Golden's 25 Years of Teaching - Musical performance by Luna, Karen Gengler, The One Voice Trio, David Jean, Justina Golden and others SUNDAY, Jan. 29, 2 p.m., North Hadley Congregational Church, 243 River Drive, Hadley. Free. 586-2021.
· The Viola-Take Two - Kathryn Lockwood, viola and Estela Olevsky, piano MONDAY. Jan. 30, 8 p.m., Bezanson Recital Hall, UMass Fine Arts Center, Amherst. Music of Beethoven, Brahms, and Astor Piazzolla. $10 general; $5 students, seniors; childrne; $3 UMass students. 545-2511.
· Wings! Chorus - Women's chorus holds rehearsals open to new members WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1, 7 p.m., Amherst Woman's Club, 35 Triangle St., Amherst. No experience required. Morning Star Chenven, 422-1010 or email star-moon210@gmail.com
· Valley Rock Choir - First rehearsal THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 7-8:30 p.m., North Star Self-Directed Learning Center for Teens, 135 Russell St., Hadley. www.valleyrockchoir.com
· Manner Effect - New York quartet performs THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., Northampton Center for the Arts, 17 New South St., Northampton. 584-7327, nohoarts.org
· A World of Piano - Satoko Fujii performs first in series of four solo jazz piano concerts Fri., Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., Northampton Center for the Arts, 17 New South St., Northampton. $15 general; $10 students. 584-7327, nohoarts.org
· The Harlem Gospel Choir - Fri., Feb. 3, 8 p.m., BuckleyRecital Hall, Amherst College. Free but tickets required. 542-5773
· Pioneer Valley Folklore Society Song & Story Swap - Monthly session with guest performer Carrie Ferguson Sat., Feb. 4, 7 p.m., Nacul Center, 592 Main St, Amherst. 256-8025.
· Solid Gold Saturday Night: Remember the Fifties - Salute to The Drifters, The Platters, with guests The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue Sat., Feb. 4, 7 p.m., Academy of Music, 274 Main St., Northampton. 584-9032.
· Steve Normandin, accordioniste and chanteur - Quebecois musician performs Sat., Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Meetinghouse, 121 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst. $15 general; $10 students and seniors. Three workshops in piano accordion and French songs offered 11 a.m to 5 p.m. ($40 all three; $20 apiece; $50 for workshops and concert). 320-9381 or karenaxelrod@yahoo.com
· Saxophone Concert and Masterclass - Saxophonist Claude Delangle performs Sat., Feb. 4, 8 p.m., Bezanson Recital Hall, UMass Fine Arts Center, Amherst. $10 general; $5 students, seniors, Youth under 18; $3 UMass students. Masterclass 2:30 p.m., UMass FAC room 44. No charge to observe. 545-2511.
· Silver Chord Bowl - Annual collegiate a cappella competition Sun., Feb. 5, 2 p.m., John M. Greene Hall, Smith College, Northampton. The Dartmouth Aires, UPenn Dischord, Trinity College Quirks, Smith College Noteables, Brown University Jabberwocks and Pitch Slapped from Berklee College. The Northamptones open. $12 advance; $15 at door. 587-1069.
· University Chamber Orchestra - Sun., Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 14 Boltwood Ave., Amherst. Sullivan, Overture to Iolanthe; Mendelssohn, third movement from Symphony No. 5; Beethoven, Symphony No. 7. Free. 256-6754.
Dancing
· Amherst International Folk Dancing - FRIDAYS, 7:30-10 p.m., Bangs Community Center, Amherst. Dances from the Balkans, Middle East, Eastern Europe, more. Live music on first Fridays. Some teaching; no partner needed. Beginners welcome. Donation. 549-6748
· Fiddlers Green Contra Dance - Monthly dance SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 7:30-10:30 pm.., Munson Library, South Amherst. David Kaynor calls. $5-$10 sliding scale individuals; $15-$20 families. fiddlersgreencontra.org
· Tuesday Argentine Tango - TUESDAYS, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Amherst Ballet Center, 29 Strong St., Amherst. Beginner, 8:30-9:30; intermediate, 9:30-10:30 $15 session. www.tango-mundo.org
· Afro-Cuban Folkloric Dancing - WEDNESDAYS, 7 p.m., North Star Self-Directed Learning Center for Teens, 135 Russell St., Hadley. Beginners welcome. $12. 320-8756, GrupoPaloSanto.com
· Northampton Latin Social Dance - Friends of Teresa sponsors weekly dance THURSDAYS, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Ibiza Tapas and Wine Bar, 7 Strong Ave., Northampton. Lessons, wine bar, Spanish tapas. 582-0429 or 303-0808.
Kids
· Heron Homeschool Program - Earthwork Programs sponsors program on wilderness living skills and nature awareness for ages 7 and up FRIDAYS, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., in Amherst. $50-$65. www.earthworkprograms.com, 522-0338.
· Pelham Storytime - Story and craft activity with Jodi Levine FRIDAYS, 10:30 a.m., Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road, Pelham. 253-0657.
· Miss Leticia's Music and Movement for Pre-K thru First Graders - SATURDAYS, 9:45 a.m., Amherst Red Barn Music School, 409 Main St., Amherst. $125 full 10-week session ($100 each additional sibling). Walk-ins welcome: $15/class. redbarnmusic.com
· Preschool Resource Fair and Children's Festival - SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., UMass Student Union Ballroom. Free admission. 545-0865
· Hartsbrook School All-School Open House - SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Hartsbrook School, 193 Bay Rd., Hadley. Open class day THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 8:15-10:45 a.m. 586-1908
· Granby Reduce, Recycle and Reuse Program for Kids - Hands-on program and activities for kids and families SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 11 a.m.-noon, Granby Public Library, 1 Library Lane, Granby. 467-3320.
· Peter and the Wolf and Other Stories - The Four Story Players perform SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 1 p.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. $6. 658-1100.
· Hartsbrook School Open Class Day - THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 8:15-10:30 a.m., The Hartsbrook School, 193 Bay Rd., Hadley. Class observation, question and answer period. 584-3198 or email admissions@hartsbrook.org
· Valentine-Making Party - Program for ages 4 and up Sat., Feb. 4, 9:30-11 a.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. $7 does not include museum admission. 658-1100.
· Kids' Cooking Class - Sat., Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Chandler's Tavern at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield. Reservations required. $25. 665-1277.
· Amherst Chess Club - Chess club with Andy Morris-Friedman for ages 7 and up Sat., Feb. 4, 3:30 p.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. 259-3090.
Meetings
· Thomas Paine Day - Thomas Paine Friends hosts annual Thomas Paine birthday celebration SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 1-4 p.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. Screening of Michael Moore's film "Capitalism." Music, birthday cake. Public invited. Free. 253-7934.
· Our Town: Forum on Amherst Town Meeting - Amherst Town Meeting Coordinating Committee sponsors information forum TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 7 p.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. Refreshments, informal discussion. Peggy Roberts, 549-1575.
· Occupy Amherst - Weekly meeting WEDNESDAYS, 5-7 p.m., Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst. All welcome. occupyamherst.com
· Emily Dickinson International Society Interest Group - Discussion of Dickinson's poetry Fri., Feb. 3, 2-3:30 p.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. 259-3090.
· South Hadley Social Connection 55+ Group - Sat., Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 319 Granby Road, South Hadley. The group will play Minute to Win It. $5 includes lunch. RSVP at 533-1925.
· No Nukes Speak Out and Benefit Concert - Event to benefit the SAGE alliance campaign to shut down the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant Sat., Feb. 4, 2-9 p.m., Leverett Town Hall, 9 Montague Rd., Leverett. Speakers: Frances Crowe and Hattie Nestel from the Shut It Down affinity group; Randy Kehler from the Safe and Green Campaign. Musicians: Court Dorsey, Annie Hassett, Annie Patterson, Julia Burrough, Christian Hine, Ann Ferg. $5 to $15 sliding scale includes food and refreshments. Diane Crowe, diacrowe@yahoo.com
Speakers
· "Haiti: Two Years After the Earthquake" - Pioneer Valley Habitat volunteers in Haiti Jeff Dahlberg and Mark Landers SUNDAY, Jan. 29, 11:30 a.m., First Churches of Northampton, 129 Main Street, Northampton.
· Reading - Writers Linda Aaron of Northampton and Carolyn McKeown of Southampton read from their work SUNDAY, Jan. 29, 3 p.m., Neilson Library Browsing Room, Smith College, Northampton. Part of the Gallery of Readers series.
· "Close Friends: Music, Race and Politics in Jazz and R&B" - Jazz historian Ingrid Monson TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 4 p.m., Arms Music Center, Amherst College.
· "Talking About Words and Pictures with Author/Illustrator James Ransome - Discussion with James Ransome and Andy Laties Sun., Feb. 5, 11:30 a.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. Free; does not include museum admission. 658-1100.
· "The Trail of Time at the Grand Canyon: Talking and Thinking about Geologic Time in Context" - Rattlesnake Gutter Trust sponsors talk by geoscientist Michael Williams Sun., Feb. 5, 2-3 p.m., Leverett Library, 75 Montague Road, Leverett.
· "Writing New England Mysteries, Long and Short" - Panel discussion Sun., Feb. 5, 2 p.m., Large Meeting Room, Jones Library, Amity St., Amherst. Sheila Connolly, author of The Orchard mystery series; Kate Flora, author of the Thea Kozak mystery series; Barbara Ross, president of Sisters in Crime, New England Chaper.
Trips & Treks
· Hadley Hike - Kestrel Land Trust and Trust for Public Land sponsor hike on Moody Bridge Rd. in Hadley Sat., Feb. 4, 1-3 p.m., Call to preregister. Kestreltrust.org or 549-1097.
And...
· Viva! Gala - The AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts hosts 15th annual benefit gala FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m., The Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Rd, Holyoke. Live and silent auctions, live entertainment with Randy Roberts and others, more. 413-301-0955.
· ETTA Art Studio Open Mic Cabaret/Coffeehouse and Open House - FRIDAY, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., ETTA Art Studio, 534 Main St., Amherst. Live music, dance performances, more. Donation. 230-3272.
· Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show - Annual show SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and SUNDAY, Jan. 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Eastern States Exposition grounds, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. $10 general; youth 15 and under free. 413-205-5061.
· Amherst Winter Farmers Market Local Soup Medley Spectacular - Festival of soups prepared by Chef Tom Hidas from local farm ingredients SATURDAY, Jan. 28, beginning 11 a.m., Amherst Regional Middle School, 170 Chestnut St., Amherst.
· Pelham Tea - Monthly tea SATURDAY, Jan. 28, noon, Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road, Pelham. The October Storm Jazz Quintet performs. 253-0657.
· South Deerfield Roast Beef Supper - SATURDAY, Jan. 28 at South Deerfield Congregational Church, 71 North Main St. Seatings at 5 and 6 p.m. $10 adult; $3 ages 12 and under (ages 3 and under free). Resrevations recommended. 665-2481
· Bootleg Ballroom: A Speakeasy Club - Roaring '20s Party with the O-Tones SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m., Northampton Center for the Arts, 17 New South St., Northampton. $25. Cash bar. 584-7327, nohoarts.org
· Amherst Soup & Salad - Monthly gathering with short talk on a seasonal topic SUNDAY, Jan. 29, 3-5:30 p.m. in Amherst. Jan. 29: How to lessen allergies naturally. $7-$10 donation. Jaya Devi, 518-506-0225 to register.
· Amherst Art Walk - Monthly open galleries THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 5-8 p.m., downtown Amherst.
· South Deerfield Wine, Food & Jazz Spectacular - Monthly event Fri., Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m., Chandler's Tavern at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield. Music by Espresso Jazz. $40. 665-1277.
· Meet Max Grinnell - Author, traveler, urbanologist shares stories of his travels and offers tips on travel and vacationing Sat., Feb. 4, 2-4 p.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. 259-3090.
Spiritual
· Meditation - Bodhisara Dharma Community hosts meditation SUNDAYS, 10-11:30 a.m. at 26 Greenleaves Dr., Amherst. 256-4516
· Sahaj Marg Meditation - Group sittings SUNDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, Pioneer Valley Meditation Center, 267 Amherst Road, Sunderland. 665-8080.
· Chakra Balancing - Weekly class MONDAYS, 7-8 p.m., 800 Main St. Suite 1, Amherst. Donation. 253-7978.
· A Course in Miracles - Open group for new and long-time students MONDAYS, 7-8:30 p.m., in Amherst. Sarah, 549-2920 or shc311@verizon.net
· Zen Meditation - TUESDAYS, 7 p.m., Montague Farm Zendo, 177 Ripley Rd, Montague. Instruction available at 7 p.m. but call first. 330-3309.
· Meditation - Kabbalah sessions TuesdayS, 8 p.m., Chabad House, 30 N. Hadley Road, Amherst. Free. Reservations requested. 549-4803.
· Meditation - Hopping Tree Sangha Meditation for Buddhist mindfulness practice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh WEDNESDAYS, 7-8:15 a.m., Amherst Yoga Studio, 17 Kellogg Ave., Amherst. 256-4516
· Shamanic Journeying Group - WEDNESDAYS, 7-8:30 p.m., Thistlebloom Farm, 784 South East St., Amherst. Chem-free. $5. 256-8993
· Leverett Kundalini Yoga - THURSDAYS, 7 p.m., 189 Long Plain Rd., Leverett. $12 drop in; first class free. 548-9841.
· Meditation - Weekly drop-in class THURSDAYS, 7-9 p.m., 800 Main St. Suite 1, Amherst. 253-7978
· Adult Drumming Circle Social - 2nd Sunday/month, 2-4 p.m., Thistlebloom Farm, 784 South East St., Amherst. Chem-free. $5. BYO drum or rent for $3. 256-8993
Classes
· Trees: Flowers, Foliage, Fruit and Form - Free winter gardening clinic SATURDAY, Jan. 28, 1 p.m., Hadley Garden Center, 285 Russell St. (Rte. 9), Hadley. 584-1423.
· Amherst Zumba - Drop-in classes SUNDAYS, 9:30 a.m., Amherst Ballet Center, 29 Strong St., Amherst; TUESDAYS, 6:30 p.m., North Congregational Church; THURSDAYS, 6 p.m., Crocker Farm School. $8. 546-2059, zulma.riverap@gmail.com
· A Course in Miracles - Group for new and longtime students every MONDAY, 7-8:30 p.m., in Amherst. Free; donations welcome. Sarah, 549-2920.
· The Whole Book Approach - Professional development workshop on storytelling/reading to children TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. Reservations required. $50. 658-1100.
· Simplicity Parenting - New seven-week series begins WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1, in Hadley. Jennifer, 586-0596 or javanbeckum@iglide.net or simplicityparenting.com
· Montague Chair Yoga - WEDNESDAYS, 10:15-10:45 a.m., Montague Senior Center, 62 Fifth St., Turners Falls. Preregistration not required. Small suggested donation. 863-4500.
· Simply Music Piano - Group class begins with 50-minute workshop THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 4:30 p.m., Amherst Red Barn Music School, 409 Main St., Amherst. Seniors, adults, teens, children welcome. redbarnmusic.com
· How to Become Licensed to Teach in Massachusetts - Monthly small-group information session Fri., Feb. 3, 4-5 p.m., Collaborative for Educational Services, 97 Hawley St., Northampton. 586-4900, www.collaborative.org
· Cildbirth and Newborn Care for First-Time Pregnant Teen Age 21 and Under - Hampshire County Community Actions sponsors free classes at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, 30 Locust St., Northampton. Childbirth meets Sat., Feb. 4, 9:15-1 p.m.; newborn care meets Sun., Feb. 12, 9:15-1 p.m.. Breakfast, lunch included. Elizabeth, 387-1270.
Exhibits
AMHERST
· Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce -Close-Ups, photography by Arthur P. Mange, thru Jan. 31 at 28 Amity St. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8-4:30
· Artressa Salon -Watercolors by Diane Nevinsmith, thru March 31 at the salon on Pray St.
· Applewood at Amherst - Paintings by Joan Schlesinger (Crane), thru Feb. 5 at One Spencer Drive. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9-5
· Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art -Testing the Ice: A True Story About Jackie Robinson, thru May 6; The Art of Eric Carle: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, thru March 20. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10-4; Sat., 10-5; Sun., 12-5. $9 adult; $6 seniors, youth, students and teachers (children under 1 year free); $22.50 family for a family of four. 658-1100
· Gallery A3 - A3 10th Anniversary Show runs through Jan. 28 at 28 Amity St. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-7 p.m. 256-4250
· Henion Bakery - Pastel landscapes by Richard Cohen are on view thru Jan. 31 at 74 N.Pleasant St.
· Hope and Feathers - Small Works Show, mixed media by over 25 artists, thru Jan. 31 at 329 Main St. Feb. 1-28: Photography by Rene Theberge. Hours: Mon.-Wed., 10-6; Thurs. & Fri., 10-8; Sat & Sun., 10-5.
· Jones Library - An exhibit of paintings by Kerry Stone and Jackie Boudreau Kinsey runs thru Jan. 30 in the Burnett Gallery. Feb. 1-29: Autos, Farms, Streams, oils by Louise Arnold.
· Knights of Columbus - Paintings by Stephen Hamilton, thru Jan. 31 at 47 Boltwood Walk.
· Nacul Center - Guantanamo: Ten Years and Counting, an exhibit sponsored by Pioneer Valley No More Guantanamos, runs through Jan. 28 at 592 Main St. Hours: 9-5 daily.
· University of Massachusetts - A Novel Idea, an exhibit of altered books curated by Anne LaPrade Seuthe and Sally Curcio, and Mix and Match, an exhibit of collage curated by Klaus Postler, both thru Feb. 18 in Hampden Gallery. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 12-6; Sun., 2-5
The Gesture in Light: Illuminated, enhanced-light photography by Theresa Antonellis, thru May 11 in the Science and Engineering Library, Lederle Lowrise. Reception THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 4-6 p.m.
Thinking Water: Poetry, Systems and Politics, sculptures and works on paper by David Teeple, opens with recention WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1, 5-7 p.m. and runs thru March 16 in the University Museum of Contemporary Art. Performance March 2, 2 p.m. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 11-4:30; Sat.-Sun., 2-5 p.m.
· Waiting Room Gallery -Watercolors by Diane Nevinsmith, thru March 31 at 236 N. Pleasant St.
DEERFIELD
· Historic Deerfield - Curators' Choice: A New Look at Old Objects, an exhibit of 22 selections from the Historic Deerfield decorative arts collection, thru Feb. 5 at the Flynt Center of Early New England Life. 775-7214, www.historic-deerfield.org
HADLEY
· Barstow's Dairy Store & Bakery - Luminous digital landscapes by South Hadley artist Donna Carpenter are on view thru Jan. 29 at 172 Hockanum Rd. Open daily year round.
· Flying Object - Works by Sean Downey, thru Feb 12 at 42 West St. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 12-6
· Goodwin Memorial Library - Photography by Hadley artist Linda Hannum, currently at 50 Middle St.
· U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Gallery - Quilts by Elizabeth Sylvan are on display thru Feb. 29 at 300 Westgate Center Dr. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8-4:30. 253-8303
LEVERETT
· Leverett Village Co-op - Mill River Rugs, handhooked ethnic and historic rugs by Margaret Arraj, thru Feb. 29 at 180 Rattlesnake Gutter Rd. Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily
NORTHAMPTON
· A.P.E. Window Gallery - Gordon Thorne: Studies for the Burning House, thru Jan. 31 at 126 Main St. Hours: Tues.-Sun., 12-5; Fri., 12-8 p.m.
· The Artisan Gallery - Consider the Cup: 5th Annual Ceramic Cup and Mug Invitational, currently at 162 Main St.
· Cooley Dickinson Hospital - Three Artists Interpret the Natural World, paintings by Phil Schuster, Elizabeth Perkins and Marti Olmstead, thru Jan. 31 in the corridor galleries. Cityscapes & Mind Scapes, paintings by William Rohan, and Nature's Eyes, wildlife art by Pat Morris, both open with reception THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 4:30-6:30 p.m. and run thru Feb. 29
· Cup and Top Cafe - Mary Jeanne Tash: Photography, currently at 162 Main St.
· Dance Northampton - Eggs and Stones, mixed media and sculpture by Deborah LeFebvre, currently at 492 Pleasant St. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 6-8 p.m.
· FOE Gallery - Rinsed Hands and Wrenched Hearts, artwork by Colby Ellison, thru Feb. 5 at 28 Pleasant St.
· Forbes Library - Terry Wise and Lauren Scott: Paintings and Judson Brown: Photographs and Word Art, both thru Jan. 30 in Hosmer Gallery. Feb. 2-29: Peer Group: 5 Photographers Who Inspire Each Other. Peter Kitchell, Sarah Holbrook, Frank Ward, Ellen Augarten, Gregory Thorp. Reception Sat., Feb. 4, 2-4:30 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon., 9-9; Tues., 1-5; Wed., 9-9; Thurs., 1-5; Fri., 9-5.
· Hampshire YMCA - Pastels and oils by Gary W. Fisk-White, thru Feb. 29 at 286 Prospect St.
· Living Art Studio - Black ink drawings by Michel Bellici, thru Feb. 12 at 291 Main St., 2nd floor. Hours: Tues., Sat., 11-8
· Northampton Center for the Arts - The Requited, paintings by Danny Quirk, thru Jan. 31; Through His Lens: The Photography of Gordon Daniels, thru Jan. 27. Feb. 3-29: Who Are "We the People"?, an exhibition by Youth Action Coalition. Reception Fri., Feb. 10, 5-7 p.m. Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 11-4
· Northampton Senior Center - Photography by Roland Normand, thru Feb. 29 at 67 Conz St. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30-4:30.
· Oxbow Gallery - Sonotubes: The Line between the Repulsive and the Sublime, works by Phil Lawrence and Lydia Kann Nettler, thru Jan. 29 at 272 Pleasant St. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 12-5.
· R. Michelson Galleries - In the Realm of the Senses: The Work of Richard Yarde, thru Feb 24 at 132 Main St. Hours: Mon.-Wed., 10-6; Thurs.-Sat., 10-9; Sun., 12-5.
· Smith College - Photography and Oil Paintings by Patricia Czepiel Hayes, thru April 27 in Alumnae House Gallery. Reception Fri., Feb. 3, 5-8 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9-4:30
Charles Dickens at 200, works by Dickens from the Mortimer Rare Book Room, thru April 15 in Book Arts Gallery.
Shaping Plants: Fruits, Shoots and Roots: Collaborations with Nature by Dan Ladd, thru Feb. 24 in Church Exhibition Gallery, Lyman Plant House. Hours: daily, 10-4.
In the Museum of Art: Little Frank and His Carp, a performance work by Andrea Fraser filmed by hidden cameras at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, thru Feb. 26; Albrecht Durer: Genius and Fame, thru Feb. 12; Jerome Leibling, American Photographer, thru Jan. 29. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10-4; Sun., 12-4.
· William Baczek Fine Arts - 2012 Annual Still Life Exhibition, Feb. 1-March 17 at 36 Main St. Reception Sat.,Feb. 4, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Tues.-Wed., 10-5; Thurs-Sat., 10-8; Sun., 12-5.
· Zea Mays Printmaking - New Prints by Erika Radich and Carolyn Webb, thru Feb. 10 at 221 Pine St., #320. Reception Fri., Feb. 3, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Tues. and Wed., 10-8; Thurs., Fri. and Sat., 10-5
SOUTH HADLEY
· Mount Holyoke College - In the Art Museum:The Uncommon Life of Wendy Wasserstein, a multimedia exhibit, thru April 15; Reconstructing Antiquity, objects from the collections of the Yale University Art Gallery and the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, thru June 3. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 11-5; Sat.-Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Seniors
AMHERST SENIOR CENTER
Bangs Community Center
70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst
259-3060
Lunch is Mondays through Fridays at 11:45 a.m., unless otherwise specified.
FRIDAY, Jan. 27: 9-noon, craft club, cribbage; 9:40-2, foot care and ear irrigation; 9:45, ballroom dancing; 11-11:30, gentle fitness; 12:30-2, arthritis exercise; 1-3, Mexican Train dominos.
MONDAY, Jan. 30: 8:30-9:30, Function Well exercise, osteo exercise; 9:30-11:30, drawing workshop; 11-11:30, gentle fitness; 12:30-2 arthritis exercise, bridge; 1-3, Mexican Train dominos; 1:30-3:30, senior health services; 3-4, Tai Chi.
TUESDAY, Jan. 31: 8:30-9:30, Function Well exercise; 8:30-11, senior yoga; 9-4, massage; 9:30-10:30, blood pressure clinic; 10:45, line dancing; 11, Art of Dialogue; 12:30, Chinese Mah-Jongg; 1-2, folk dancing; 1-3, Scrabble, cosmology; 2:30-4, osteo exercise.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1: 8:30, osteo exercise; 9-10, Salvation Army representative; 9:30, free bread program; 10-11:30, Shakespeare class: "As You Like It"; 11-11:30, gentle fitness; 12-4, bridge; 12:30-2, arthritis exercise; 2-4, New Options.
THURSDAY, Feb. 2: 8:30-9:30, Function Well exercise class; 9-10:30, COA meeting; 9-12, painting workshop; 9:30-11, yoga; 12:30-2, brown bag; 1-3, SAGE Gathering; 1-3:30, memoir writing; 1:30-3:30, senior health services; 2:30-4, osteo exercise.
FRIDAY, Feb. 3: 9-noon, craft club, cribbage; 9:40-2, foot care and ear irrigation; 9:45, ballroom dancing; 11-11:30, gentle fitness; 12:30-2, arthritis exercise; 1-3, Mexican Train dominos.
Senior Travel Club trips:
The Amherst Senior Center Senior Travel Club is offering the following trips:
Jan. 28: Red Lobster luncheon and Mark Twain House/Museum and Visitors Center
Feb. 20: Day in Foxwoods Casino.
May 17-20, 2012: Alaska Discovery Land and Cruise
Nov. 5-14, 2012: Reflections of Italy
For information, call the Senior Travel Club at 259-3060, Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Younger people and nonresidents are welcome to participate on a space-available basis.
To meet with a S.H.I.N.E. health insurance counselor, call the Senior Center. The Amherst Senior Center lunch site needs volunteer drivers and substitutes to deliver meals to elders in the Amherst/Pelham area beginning at 11 a.m. daily. For more information call 259-3060.
The UMass Meals on Wheels program needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals in Amherst beginning at 3 p.m. daily. Flexible schedules. Call Maura Plante at 259-3060.
HADLEY COUNCIL ON AGING
The Senior Center offers monthly blood-pressure and blood-sugar clinics; foot care and ear care by appointment; monthly S.H.I.N.E. assistance with health insurance, including any questions you have about the Medicare drug prescription program, food and transportation assistance, volunteer home repairs, exercise equipment, computers, education and recreation. For information, call 586-4023. Lunch is served Mondays through Fridays at 11:45 a.m. Call 586-1910 to register for lunch.
FRIDAY, Jan. 27: 9, bowling; 10-11, Dancercise; 11:45 January birthday party.
MONDAY, Jan. 30: 10-11:45, writing workshop; 1:30-2:30, Tai Chi.
TUESDAY, Jan. 31: 9:30-10:30, osteo exercise; 12:30-3, games.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1: 8-noon, nurse's hours; 9:15-10:30, yoga; 11, knitting.
THURSDAY, Feb. 2: 9:30-10:30, osteo exercise; 10-12, shopping; 12:30-3, Mah-Jongg, Mexican Train dominos.
FRIDAY, Feb. 3: 9, bowling; 10-11, Dancercise; 11:30, meet with Rep. John Scibak or Leg. Aide Bob Judge.
The Travel Club offers a trip to Foxwoods on the last Monday of every month. For reservations call 584-7254.
AMHERST MEDIA/ ACTV
Amherst Community Television 246 College St. Amherst, MA 01002 259-3300
"Open" with Rhina Valentin followed by "Cuadriga," Thurs. 9 p.m. and Sat. 6 p.m.
"Pioneer One: Triangular Diplomacy," produced by Vodo.com, Fri. 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
"Adult+ Block Sponsored" by the Center for Extended Care, Fri. 7 p.m. and Sat. 11 a.m. Episodes of "Age is the Rage" will be featured.
"The Bruce Show #43," Fri. and Wed., 10 p.m.
All government meetings and the lineup of original programs can be seen at www.amherstmedia.org.
