Name: Haley Kean - Passive Forms
Start: 2026-12-05T16:00:00
End: 2026-12-05T21:00:00
Location: CitySpace

Love Came and Hit Me in the EyeJoin us for an afternoon or evening of songs about finding love in unexpected places! &nbsp;This annual benefit event has become a beloved&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://silverthornetheater.org/">Silverthorne Theater Company</a> tradition.Featuring favorite Silverthorne performers&nbsp;Frank Aronson,&nbsp;Kyle Boatwright,&nbsp;Stephanie Carlson,&nbsp;Tahmie Der,&nbsp;Sam Samuels&nbsp;and more!Saturday, February 21st, at&nbsp;2pm&nbsp;and&nbsp;7pmThe Blue Room at CitySpace43 Main Street, Easthampton, MA

Third Annual Valentine's Cabaret!

<h1>Pascommuck Conservation Trust Annual Meeting</h1><h2>February 24th at 7pm</h2><h1> </h1>Join PCT to hear about:<ul><li>Summary of 2025.</li><li>Information on goals &amp; anticipated projects for 2026.</li><li>Live bird presentation by Tom Ricardi of The Massachusetts Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center</li></ul>

Pascommuck Conservation Trust Annual Meeting

CitySpace hosts tiny Pop-Up Markets on the first Saturday of the month from 4-7PM during CitySpace Bluegrass and Art Walk Easthampton.<h3>On Saturday, March&nbsp; 7, 4-7 PM check out:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/eternos.jewelry/">Eternos Jewelry</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tchoup_creations/">Tchoup Creations</a></li></ul>

CitySpace Bluegrass

<h1>Rebecca Schrader - Chromaticism</h1>March 7, 2026 - March 26, 2026<h3>Art Walk and Artist reception: Saturday, March 7, 4-7pm</h3>Exhibition Statement: The world today moves so fast. Dense and narcotic imagery floods our field of vision at the speed of light. Pictures designed to make us feel empty persuade us to open our wallets and buy into the latest trends, only to leave us feeling emptier than we began. It’s hard to trust the information we see. Painting offers a brief repose from the overstimulation. My rebellion happens through quiet introspection. I make no effort to manipulate my viewer into any concrete thought-form. In the world of hyper-advertisement, I have no desire to make a “convincing” image. Instead, my paintings are ground for my own reflection on self and materiality. Through gazing inward, I learn more about the world around me. In doing so, I hope to question the binary structures surrounding painting conventions like expression and representation.My proposed exhibition celebrates color, harmony, and chance. The paintings are small, emerging from careful listening and encouraging close looking. As a cellist, I apply musicality to my compositional process, working from improvisation to find rhythmic texture and tonal structure.Chromaticism is modulation across close intervals of sound to create more nuanced color. In music, it is often described as a small stepping movement. It implies use of the full musical scale outside of the original key of the piece. These outsider notes are called “accidentals.” I love the idea that we can create more harmony by looking beyond our vision, pulling accidental forms from the deep subconscious to divine the present.Bio: Rebecca Schrader (b. 1999) is a cellist and visual artist based in Easthampton. Her creative work spans abstract mixed-media painting, ambient soundscapes, film, poetry, and performance. She currently teaches drawing and painting as a Studio Art MFA candidate at UMass Amherst.

Rebecca Schrader - Chromaticism

<h1>John Darby / The Five Families</h1>March 7, 2026 - March 28, 2026 <h3>Art Walk and Artist reception: Saturday, March 7, 4-7pm</h3>&nbsp;“The five families: Five mandalas, whimsically, expressing the 5 energies where enlightenment and neurosis are found in the same place based on Tantric Buddhist principles. Space, luminosity: abstract expressions on the play between energetic and spacious energies Spirit deities: “Deities ” as images/visualizations that bring a human like form that points to and helps us engage with the energies happening around us. In Particular “Warrior Mermaids” as protector deities who enjoy creating chaos to display what is happening to our oceans, our world, our mother.”

John Darby - The Five Families

Join CitySpace for a tour of the second floor of Old Town Hall. Learn about the history of the historic municipal and learn about its current and upcoming restoration projects. While you are at Old Town Hall check out the gallery exhibitions at the Elusie and ECA galleries, CitySpace Bluegrass and the tiny pop-up market.The tour is free and open to the public.

Tour of Old Town Hall

Join bluegrass musician David Clark Carroll and CitySpace for a fun, open bluegrass jam! Bring your instruments and your favorite tunes — from Bill Monroe to the Stanley Brothers and beyond. Held every first Saturday of the month during Art Walk Easthampton, this monthly jam brings the community together for music, connection, and good old-fashioned fun.All are welcome. Free to join. All ages.About David Clark CarrollDavid Clark Carroll is a powerhouse bluegrass musician and the founder of Daring Coyotes, a progressive bluegrass band known for captivating performances across New England. Before returning east, David was a prominent bluegrass musician in Nevada City, CA, where he performed with multiple bands, hosted jams, and served as a regional director for the California Bluegrass Association. Known for his dynamic performances, David continues to play solo and with his string band, captivating audiences with his unique sound.

<h1>Erika Macdonald: Tea TIME</h1><h2>Thursday, April 2 at 7:30pm</h2>It’s about tea. It’s about time. F**k off, I’m steeping!In this 60-minute one-woman show, Erika MacDonald plugs in her electric kettle and makes cup after cup of tea in a way that will change your relationship with time forever... or at least for the hour. At Tea TIME, you’ll be chanting one minute and closing your eyes the next. You’ll cry some, but laugh more. Whistle if you can. Hum when the time comes. Don’t worry, you’ll know.The newest one-woman show from internationally-acclaimed performance artist <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.othererika.com/">Erika MacDonald</a> (The Barn Identity, Tap Me on the Shoulder) has already started racking up awards and recognition: Artists’ Pick-of-the-Fringe Encore Award at Cincinnati Fringe Festival and CityBeat’s “Top Ten Theater Events of 2025.”“Definitely a must-see! Comforting and bold... A tea party for your soul.” League of Cincinnati Theatres“Ideal for everyone taking time to steep, to brew, to become.” - Liz Eichler, LCT Review

Erika Macdonald: Tea TIME

<h1>Dave Madeloni, with Poets reflecting on his photography</h1>April 4, 2026 - April 25, 2026 <h3>Art Walk and Artists reception: Saturday, April 4, 4-7pm</h3>Invitation to poets, narrators, writers and other literary dreamers!In the following weeks, this page will be populated with a selection of photographs by Dave Madeloni, a poet himself, but one whose pen is his camera, his inspiration is at ground level, where most of us don’t even look.We invite you to browse through this amazing array of magic creativity until one of them triggers the creativity in you.The exhibit at the Elusie Gallery will showcase Madeloni’s images alongside the poems that they have inspired.A book will also be published, illustrating Madeloni’s photographs with YOUR poetry, prose, short story…?

Dave Madeloni, with Poets reflecting on his photography

CitySpace hosts tiny Pop-Up Markets on the first Saturday of the month from 4-7PM during CitySpace Bluegrass and Art Walk Easthampton.<h3>Artist details coming soon!</h3>

Tiny Pop-Up Market

<h1>Deborah Way - What Wears You?</h1>May 2, 2026 - May 28, 2026<h3>Art Walk and Artist Reception: Saturday, May 2nd, 4-7pm</h3>Exhibition Statement: Our choice of clothing is a signifier to the world of our values, our creativity, our desires, and our socio-economic status. This series of wall-hung, abstract, soft sculptures by Deborah Way examines the meanings of our outer selves that are communicated by apparel fabrics. At first fun and fanciful, the sculptures benefit from deeper contemplation for their meanings to be revealed. In these pieces, the colorful fabric forms are in contrast with dark voids, often surrounded by wire fencing. These mysterious areas are a symbol of our untidy inner selves that cannot remain hidden for long. The show will include 3 or 4 larger works — body-sized or larger — that extend from the wall onto the floor, as well as some smaller wall-hung works. The pieces complement each other while retaining individual identities. Entering the space will be like entering a child-like world of strange, colorful shapes built with familiar fabrics — ditzy ginghams, stretch cottons, polyester uniforms, plaid flannels — with a subtle, underlying sense of unease created by the darker voids. The balance created by each piece symbolizes what can be achieved when both inner and outer selves are in tune.Artist Statement: Working largely in the medium of soft sculpture, I make work that is a physical manifestation of what we hide and what we cannot help but reveal. Colorful and playful at first glance, the work can be seen to illustrate the secret fears that are alleviated when allowed to be examined. I explore the interaction between what our civilized, outer selves present to the world while our inner selves roil messily beneath.I choose materials such as fabric, wire, and papier-mâché because they are familiar and invite touch while calling to mind the human form. Fabrics are chosen with the intent to induce nostalgia or conjure specific familial figures. To induce a feeling of tension, I enjoy using contrasting elements, such as hard and soft or bright and dark. The overall balance obtained by each piece is a symbol of what we can accomplish when both inner and outer selves are in tune.Bio: Deborah Way is a contemporary artist living in western Massachusetts. A graduate of Hampshire College (BA) and the Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MFA), she has participated in several solo and group shows, including at the A3 Gallery in Amherst and Abigail Ogilvy in Boston.

Deborah Way - What Wears You?

<h1>Julian Parker Burns – Interconnections via the Garden</h1>May 2, 2026 - May 30, 2026 <h3>Art Walk and Artist Reception: Saturday, May 2nd, 4-7pm</h3>&nbsp;“My pictures are taken from my commutes, regular visits and favorite locations, and my garden – I see the same places and people in many different lights over a period of time.With these images I will create a montage of my photographs by intuitively pairing and combining complementary moments to form a working composition. I then print out overlapping sections from a digital image and affix it with acrylic medium to a primed wood panel. Then I respond to the image with pastel, pencil and paint to infuse an energy that the mechanized elements (the camera, computer and printer) of the process lack. I then may further alter the composition by reintroducing the photographic elements or continue to add pigmented layers of color, line and texture. The work is completed when I feel the line between photograph and hand applied pigment has been blurred and conventions of space and physics have been challenged.”

Julian Parker Burns – Interconnections via the Garden

<h1>Falcon Laina - wingspan</h1>June 6, 2026 - June 25, 2026<h3>Art Walk and Artist reception: Saturday, March 7, 4-7pm</h3>Short Description: The central sculpture in this project is a hollow ceramic marionette suspended from a steel frame. This body is vulnerable in its capacity to be a container as well as its reliance on an external support structure. Surrounding this piece, the archive of dreams consists of silver gelatin prints, drawings, and found objects which document the story of one person’s complex inner world.Bio: Falcon Laina was born in Washington State in 2002. Shortly after, his family moved to New England where he was raised. Falcon's work outlines a deep fascination with the body, delving intimately into both the horrific and the sensual. He addresses the spiritual and emotional transformations of his experience as a transmasculine young person, always returning to the body in its capacity to contain and mutate. Sculpting in ceramics and steel and drawing with ink and charcoal, Falcon's style is dark and introspective. He received his Bachelors in Visual Studies from Bard College at Simon’s Rock.

Falcon Laina - wingspan

Coming to CitySpace’s Blue Room on June 30: Sister Wife Sex Strife with Brook Pridemore. Show at 7:30 pm, doors at 7:00 pm.Sister Wife Sex Strike is a Seattle-based anarchist folk band composed of Sister Pigeon and Sister Moth. The band's name is inspired by real life events: in 2021, Pigeon &amp; Moth were sharing a lover and found themselves mutually dissatisfied by his efforts so they went on a sex strike to have their demands met. The band name was derived from this event and an ensuing psilocybin-guided camping trip between the two friends produced their eponymous title track. The two have been playing music and writing songs together ever since.

Sister Wife Sex Strike

<h1>Artists of Indian Orchard Mills - Mill Works: Resilience &amp; Reinvention</h1><h2>July 4, 2026 - July 29, 2026</h2><h3>Art Walk and Artist reception: Saturday, July 11, 4-7pm</h3>Exhibition Statement: Mill Works: Resilience &amp; Reinvention presents the artists of Indian Orchard Mills, an artist community working within a historic 19th-century textile mill in Springfield, MA. The exhibition explores the intersection of place, history, and artistic practice, highlighting how a site once defined by industry continues to inspire creative production in the present.Featuring painting, sculpture, fiber art, and mixed media, the works demonstrate the individuality of each artist’s vision as well as a shared dialogue that emerges from a collective practice. The mill’s physical and historical presence—its architecture, textures, and legacy of labor—resonates throughout the exhibition, informing material choices, conceptual approaches, and the spirit of collaboration.By situating these contemporary works within the context of a former industrial site, Mill Works emphasizes the continuity of making: from textiles to ideas, from machinery to artists. The exhibition demonstrates themes of resilience, reinvention, and community engagement, illustrating how art can transform and sustain spaces and the people who inhabit them.Presented at Easthampton City Arts, Mill Works invites viewers to consider the enduring power of place as a catalyst for creativity and connection.Bio: A diverse collective of painters, sculptors, and other artists and artisans working in a 19th-century industrial mill reinvigorated by creativity &amp; collaboration. Participating artists include: Yeukai Chiroodza-Imeh, Nancy Evans, James Hoffman, Patricia Jenks, Minoo Khanbabai, Michelle Nietupski, Ellen Pollock, Renee Rutana, and Jeff Wrench.

Artists of Indian Orchard Mills - Mill Works: Resilience & Reinvention

<h1>Artists of Indian Orchard Mills - Mill Works: Resilience &amp; Reinvention</h1><h2>August 1, 2026 - August 27, 2026</h2><h3>Art Walk and Artist reception: Saturday, August 1, 4-7pm</h3>Exhibition Statement: Enchantment connotes both wonder and magic, rife with connections to nature, and to alternative systems of being, belonging, and making meaning. The artists of this exhibition make nature, the cosmos, and the worlds of tarot and magic the subjects of their work. Enchantment presents a world of possibilities, from everyday magic to deep connections with nature, and methods of making sense and meaning of the world to an embrace of whimsy.Artist Bios:Beth Maciorowski is a self taught film photographer from Easthampton, MA. She uses a lot of experimental techniques in her work including double exposures, light painting, long exposures, unique self-portraits and film soup. All of the manipulations are done in camera or on the film, there is no photoshop used. Her work is deeply inspired by nature and in expressing life's ups and downs through a sort of surrealistic lens. Her first love was poetry and she often writes poems along with the photos or in the titles.Jacqueline Gelfuso Gallo explores the interconnection between nature, spirituality, and humanity through intricate, layered imagery. Her work blends traditional and modern techniques to convey ancient wisdom, folklore, and the unseen energies within the natural world. Inspired by the sacred symbolism of trees, she strives to spark curiosity and deepen the connection between art and nature.Katrina Parker (b. 1991) is an interdisciplinary artist and craftsperson working in sculpture, installation, and video. Katrina holds an MFA in Art &amp; Technology from California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), a BFA in Film/Video and BA in English Communication &amp; Technology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).

Beth Maciorowski, Jacqueline Gelfuso Gallo, and Katrina Parker -  Enchantment

<h1>Mahsa Attaran - My Heart Is Tight For You</h1><h2>September 5, 2026 - September 30, 2026</h2>Art Walk and Artist reception: Saturday, September 5, 4-7pmExhibition Statement: Formed from love and distance, Mahsa Attaran's exhibitionMy Heart Is Tight For You offers meditations of family, home, andlanguage shaped by life apart from Iran. The details withinMahsa's work linger: the smell of a mother’s cooking, the touch ofa father’s hands, moments that hold both comfort and longing.Persian, with its rhythm and tenderness, runs through the work,carrying meaning that can’t always be translated. These gaps inlanguage echo the experience of living between cultures. In thisspace, art becomes a way to hold grief and love side by side, tohonor resilience, and to celebrate beauty. Each piece asks to beseen and heard, offering presence, tenderness, and connection.Bio: Mahsa is an Iranian-born visual artist and photographer whosework navigates culture, identity, and feminism. A self-taughtphotographer in both fine art and advertising, she works acrossmultimedia and has exhibited internationally, including at theIranian Artists Forum, Iranian Art Museum, and Windsor ArtCenter. Featured in Hyperallergic, Attaran has taught andmentored over 500 students worldwide. She holds an MFA fromthe University of Connecticut and is faculty in the Visual ArtsDepartment at the Loomis Chaffee School.

 Mahsa Attaran - My Heart Is Tight For You

<h1>Andrew Maurer - 100% Organic</h1><h2>November 7, 2026 - November 25 , 2026</h2>Art Walk and Artist reception: Saturday, November 7, 4-7pmExhibition Statement: 100% Organic is a one-person show of lighthearted but rigorous abstract paintings about the promises and pitfalls of living off the land. The work references my ongoing adventures with maintaining a ramshackle farmstead, and serves as a metaphor for the precarious balance of order and chaos that inevitably results as my partner and I reckon with life’s conflicting demands of time, space, and money.Bio: Andrew Maurer has a BFA in drawing and printmaking from The University of Toledo and an MFA in printmaking from Indiana University. He is the Interactive Media Coordinator for the Imaging Center at Smith College, where he works on projects at the intersection of art and technology. He lives in New Salem, MA with his partner Zara and his son Simon.

Andrew Maurer - 100% Organic

<h1>Haley Kean - Passive Forms</h1><h2>December 5, 2026 - December 23 , 2026</h2>Art Walk and Artist reception: Saturday, December 5, 4-7pmExhibition Statement: In Passive Forms, I explore the relationship between my hometown of Newtown CT, and the abandoned institution of Fairfield Hills. Drawing inspiration from Hokusai’s 36 Views of Mount Fuji Series, I created this body of work to illuminate the location that the people of Newtown live their daily lives around. The campus has been collectively reimagined as an active participant in the social ecology of Newtown; It has become a wayfinding device, a projection of self and community. In my work, I interpret space within Fairfield Hills, while emulating the visceral atmosphere of a place with layered identity. I do so through scale and detail within the etchings, juxtaposed with the spontaneous materiality of the plaster-casting process. I focus the project with large scale drawings that become abstracted vignettes of place and time on the site of Fairfield Hills.Bio: Haley Kean is an artist based in Northampton, MA. They received their MFA in Printmaking from Ohio University, and BFA in Studio Art from Keene State College. Kean works with space, and narrative tools to visually interpret the radical compassion of the human experience, attachment, and grief.

Haley Kean - Passive Forms

<h1>WinterFest 2026</h1><h2>February 14th</h2>It’s the annual fundraiser for the beloved Nashawannuck Pond. This’ year’s Easthampton&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nashawannuckpond.org/winterfest.html">WinterFest</a> will feature outdoor activities, performances, and more including a day of special events at CitySpace. Events at CitySpace include<ul><li>10am: Handler&nbsp;Andrew Beaulieu and K9 Gino. Joined by Ellen Feld, author of&nbsp;“What Does A Police Dog Do?”</li><li>11am: Art in Motion A performance by our Momentum Performance Company</li><li>12pm: Magician Ed Popielarczyk</li><li>1pm: Puppets with Tom Knight</li><li>2pm: Magician Ed Popielarczyk</li><li>All Day: Take a tour of the 2nd floor of the Old Town Hall</li></ul>

WinterFest

CitySpace hosts tiny Pop-Up Markets on the first Saturday of the month from 4-7PM during CitySpace Bluegrass and Art Walk Easthampton.<h3>On Saturday, February 7, 4-7 PM check out:</h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sites.google.com/view/moonlights-kiss-studio/">Moonlight's Kiss</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jenniferablardphotography.com/">Jennifer Ablard Photography</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kparker.art/">Entangled Artistry</a></li></ul>

<h1>Trace Meek - Landscape Paintings</h1><h2>February 7, 2026 - February 25, 2026</h2><h3>Art Walk and Artist reception: Saturday, February 7, 4-7pm</h3>Inspired by the true story of the four Massachusetts "lost towns" that were evacuated and flooded in the early 20th-century to form the Quabbin Reservoir, to provide water for metropolitan Boston's growing population. This body of work presents both landscape paintings and portraits that explore themes of place, sentimental attachment, displacement, and loss.

Trace Meek - Lost Town

<h1><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://N.S.F.Work">N.S.F.Work</a>.</h1>February 7, 2026 - February 28, 2026Art Walk and Artists reception: Saturday, February 7, 4-7pmBig Red Frame likes to heat things up a bit at the Elusie Gallery in February, because, well, February!It’s the dead of winter; it’s been cold for way too long; you’ve been cooped up in your condo or Hilltowns farmhouse for what seems like three winters. It’s time to shake off the winter blues!The Elusie Gallery has hosted exhibits like Frame d’Amour (thank you Rachel), Samedi Gras, or Vive la Difference. This year we’re hoping you are ready for an exhibit that is N.S.F.W.!Big Red Frame invites you to the Artists Reception. Dress code: N.S.F.W.!

N.S.F.Work.

<h1>Kenny Warren's Sweet World</h1><h2>Feb 05, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM</h2><h2>About The Event</h2>Sweet World's sound is a composite of its three members, each unique voices from New York's vibrant music scene. Melodic, rhythmic, jazz, folk and sonic exploration in the context of Kenny Warren's lively compositions. Their debut LP on Out of Your Head Records was hailed by the Best of Bandcamp as "the sonic representation of a beating heart".&nbsp;Kenny Warren (trumpet), Christopher Hoffman (cello), Nathan Ellman-Bell (drums)

Kenny Warren's Sweet World

Heartbeat Theater Presents Proof in January 2026Easthampton, MA - Newly founded Heartbeat Theater announces its inaugural production: Proof, the Pulitzer Prize winning drama by David Auburn. Directed by Jason Rose-Langston, Proof opens January 16 in The Blue Room at City Space in Easthampton MA.Set in the early 2000s, Proof is a commanding exploration of truth, authenticity and the fine line between brilliance and instability. Jumping between past and present, the story centers on the family of a recently deceased mathematical genius. Through moments of profound revelation, deep healing, bitter judgement and good humor, Proof examines how we reconcile grief, question the future and make peace with the legacy left behind.“Proof confronts the burden of family legacy and how families can be torn apart by doubt and grief, only to discover deeper ties that bind,” says director Jason Rose-Langston. “The play examines the struggle to know oneself and the need we all have to be truly known by others.”The cast features local talent, including former Ashfield Community Theater director William Spademan as Robert, a professor of mathematics at the University of Chicago. Kimberly Gaughan joins him as daughter and caretaker, Catherine. Anne Zager plays Catherine’s older sister, Claire. Shelton Windham rounds out the cast as Robert’s former student, Hal.Heartbeat Theater's mission is to present simple, intimate productions of great plays -- one heartbeat in the evolution of human society passing ever forward its stories. The company is thrilled to present Proof, a timeless story of grief and reconciliation, as its first offering to Pioneer Valley audiences. Staged with intention in CitySpace’s Blue Room, Proof will have you laughing, crying, and reflecting throughout the performance.Performance Schedule: January 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30pm January 18 and 25 at 2:00pmVenue: The Blue Room at City Space 43 Main Street, Easthampton, MA 01027Tickets: Available at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://heartbeattheater.org">heartbeattheater.org</a>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@heartbeattheater.org">info@heartbeattheater.org</a>

Proof

Heartbeat Theater Presents Proof in January 2026Easthampton, MA - Newly founded Heartbeat Theater announces its inaugural production: Proof, the Pulitzer Prize winning drama by David Auburn. Directed by Jason Rose-Langston, Proof opens January 16 in The Blue Room at City Space in Easthampton MA.Set in the early 2000s, Proof is a commanding exploration of truth, authenticity and the fine line between brilliance and instability. Jumping between past and present, the story centers on the family of a recently deceased mathematical genius. Through moments of profound revelation, deep healing, bitter judgement and good humor, Proof examines how we reconcile grief, question the future and make peace with the legacy left behind.“Proof confronts the burden of family legacy and how families can be torn apart by doubt and grief, only to discover deeper ties that bind,” says director Jason Rose-Langston. “The play examines the struggle to know oneself and the need we all have to be truly known by others.”The cast features local talent, including former Ashfield Community Theater director William Spademan as Robert, a professor of mathematics at the University of Chicago. Kimberly Gaughan joins him as daughter and caretaker, Catherine. Anne Zager plays Catherine’s older sister, Claire. Shelton Windham rounds out the cast as Robert’s former student, Hal.Heartbeat Theater's mission is to present simple, intimate productions of great plays -- one heartbeat in the evolution of human society passing ever forward its stories. The company is thrilled to present Proof, a timeless story of grief and reconciliation, as its first offering to Pioneer Valley audiences. Staged with intention in CitySpace’s Blue Room, Proof will have you laughing, crying, and reflecting throughout the performance.Performance Schedule: January 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30pm January 18 and 25 at 2:00pmVenue: The Blue Room at City Space 43 Main Street, Easthampton, MA 01027Tickets: Available at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://heartbeattheater.org">heartbeattheater.org</a>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@heartbeattheater.org">info@heartbeattheater.org</a>

<h1>WEREWOLF: A night of social deduction, deception, and de-friendship</h1><h2>Doors: 6pm | Gameplay Begins: 6:30pm</h2>It’s the very first event from Lavender Fields Social Club; Come play along, make friends, and delight in village chaos. Everyone is assigned a role - will you be a common villager or a secret werewolf? The villagers must work together to uncover who is taking out the neighborhood before it’s too late.

Werewolf

Kick off 2026 by gathering with neighbors, making music, and getting connected at the return of CitySpace Bluegrass.This free, all-ages open bluegrass jam welcomes pickers, singers, strummers, and listeners alike. Bring your instrument or just your ears. Pull out a Bill Monroe favorite or settle in and enjoy the sound of community coming together.A January bonus:&nbsp;Start the year by meeting local community organizations doing meaningful work right here in the 413. A little something for everyone: arts groups, environmental causes, mutual aid—ways to get involved close to home.&nbsp; Some of the participating organizations include&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.theheavyculture.coop/">THCC</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nashawannuckpond.org/">Nashawanuck Pond</a>, Easthampton Solidarity with Palestine, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://easthamptonneighbors.org/">Easthampton Neighbors</a>&nbsp;and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://easthamptontheater.com/">Easthampton Theater Company.</a>The cafe will be open with warm drinks and snacks, and in the spirit of Dry January, it will be alcohol-free. Hosted by CitySpace and led by bluegrass musician David Clark Carroll, founder of Daring Coyotes, this monthly jam is all about music, connection, and starting the year on a joyful note. When: Saturday, January 3, 2026, 4–7 PMWhere: The Blue Room at Old Town Hall, 43 Main Street, EasthamptonCost: FREE. All are welcome. All ages. Come for the picking. Leave inspired for the year ahead.

CitySpace Bluegrass & Community Day

<h1>LS CAMP ft Edo G with Bonnie Stone and PHARAOH BACON</h1><h2>Doors open at 8pm | Show at 8:30pm</h2>This show has been rescheduled from its original date on 10/24/2025.&nbsp;21+, please have ID ready at box office.The LS CAMP offers an evening grounded in the roots of Hip Hop culture. With lyrical precision, raw storytelling, and a lifelong commitment to the craft, this performance celebrates the power of Hip Hop as a source of strength, survival, and expression. Expect a set filled with original tracks, lived experience, and a spotlight on the often-overlooked heartbeat of the region’s local Hip Hop scene.About LS CAMP Ricky (D-Rock), Eric (Rocwiella) and Mike (Mike Malík)&nbsp; make up&nbsp; the hip-hop trio LS Camp and are part of the duo called ERIC N RICKY. All 3 were Born and raised in Springfield, MA. The earliest memories of&nbsp; music were listening to iconic artists such as The Jackson 5, Heatwave, Stevie Wonder, and Earth, Wind &amp; Fire.&nbsp;At the early age of 13, D-Rock aka The HEATMIZER, decided he wanted to become a hip hop artist after becoming heavily influenced by Cold Crush Brothers, Sugarhill Gang, LL Cool J, Mantronix, Run-DMC, T La Rock, Just-Ice, and many others who helped develop and pioneer the foundations of rap music. He dealt with a lot of adversity while being homeless in his early 20s but relied on the strength of the hip hop culture to get him through the tough times. He believes that the “age factor” is a tough obstacle to overcome, but meeting and performing on the same stage as KRS-ONE,, he feels, was his greatest achievement to date and more than makes up for the struggles. D-Rock has been a consistent and active participant in hip-hop music from 2000 to present recording, performing, and promoting hip hop music and events all over New England.The Pay it Forward program is generously funded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Greenfield Savings Bank, Tandem Bagels, Applied Mortgage, Boston Rare Maps, Tom Schiff Consulting, Cooperative Bank and Northampton Cooperative Bank, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Individual Donors.

LS Camp & Edo G Live with MALADO plus Bonnie Stone & Pharaoh Bacon

<h1>Monday, December 15th</h1><h2>6pm-7pm</h2>Join the CitySpace board and friends for the annual potluck and meeting. We give our year end wrap-up and share food among friends who are new and old. All are invited.Please make sure to label any food items you may bring with the ingredients; we will have notecards available as well.

Annual Meeting and Potluck

<h1>The Feast</h1><h2>Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:00pm</h2>The performances on December 12 and 13 are the culmination of a month-long workshop, which began with Schweiger randomly pairing writers of short fiction with artists working in other artistic media. Each pair was given the task to create one collaborative work around the theme “the feast” to be performed at the showcases at the end of the month.&nbsp; The result of these collaborations is nothing short of pure magic: words transmuted into musical notes, stories taking the form of painted scrolls, characters jumping off of the page and into the hands of waiting puppeteers.&nbsp;Mo Schweiger Mo Schweiger is a multidisciplinary writer based in Western Massachusetts whose work reveals, and ridicules, the cultural and political structures that keep people divided. Through satire, storytelling, and collaboration, their goal is to inspire connection and critical reflection. A founding member of the multimedia production company Free Pile Productions, Mo is the co-author of the Montague Reporter satire column True Love Will Find You in the End, and a co-organizer of numerous multimedia projects including Eggtooth Productions’ A Happening and the Far Out! Comedy Festival. They are currently working on a short story collection, and are in post-production on the absurdist transsexual short film Baker’s Boy which they wrote and directed. The Pay it Forward program is generously funded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Greenfield Savings Bank, Tandem Bagels, Applied Mortgage, Boston Rare Maps, Greenfield Cooperative Bank and Northampton Cooperative Bank, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Individual Donors.

The Feast

<h1>The Feast</h1><h2>Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:00pm</h2>The performances on December 12 and 13 are the culmination of a month-long workshop, which began with Mo Schweiger randomly pairing writers of short fiction with artists working in other artistic media. Each pair was given the task to create one collaborative work around the theme “the feast” to be performed at the showcases at the end of the month.&nbsp; The result of these collaborations is nothing short of pure magic: words transmuted into musical notes, stories taking the form of painted scrolls, characters jumping off of the page and into the hands of waiting puppeteers.&nbsp;Participating artists include: Haley Aronow, Esme Auster, Kate Ciolkowski-Winters, Holly Cote, Sierra Dickey, Devin Dumas, Tim Dwyer, Ivanna Sofia English, Chloe Heidepriem, Ari Henry, Brizzy Lee, Bella Levavi, Meem Mattei, Brittany Lee Miranda, Soe Noire, Katrina Parker, Kris Pisano, and Mo Schweiger.Mo Schweiger is a multidisciplinary writer based in Western Massachusetts whose work reveals,&nbsp; and ridicules, the cultural and political structures that keep people divided. Through satire, storytelling, and collaboration, their goal is to inspire connection and critical reflection. A founding member of the multimedia production company Free Pile Productions, Mo is the co-author of the Montague Reporter satire column True Love Will Find You in the End, and a co-organizer of numerous multimedia projects including Eggtooth Productions’ A Happening and the Far Out! Comedy Festival. They are currently working on a short story collection, and are in post-production on the absurdist transsexual short film Baker’s Boy which they wrote and directed. The Pay it Forward program is generously funded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Greenfield Savings Bank, Tandem Bagels, Applied Mortgage, Boston Rare Maps, Greenfield Cooperative Bank and Northampton Cooperative Bank, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Tom Schiff Consulting, and Individual Donors.

<h1>Kristi Colbert: From the Pieces</h1>December 6, 2025 - December 30, 2025Art Walk and Artist Reception: Saturday December 6, 4-7pmAn exhibition of painted, recycled paper collages created as a meditative practice in, and quantum manifestation of, hopefulness and repair. Situated in a time of such global destruction, Kristi’s work patches together and transforms deconstructed bits of our world to reveal and remind us of the vast beauty surrounding us.

Kristi Colbert: From the Pieces

<h3>Opening on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29 ArtWalk and Artists Reception: Saturday Dec. 6, 4-7pm</h3>12th Annual Art is a GiftArt is as Gift is a unique Holiday Marketplace that allows Artists and Craftspeople to showcase and sell their wares for several weeks with extended shopping hours.Conveniently located In Easthampton’s Old Town Hall, in both the ECA and Elusie Gallery.Over thirty local Art Makers, the prefect destination for your Holidays Gift Shopping experience.This year, AiG will open on Saturday November 29th for Small Business Saturday and runs through the Holidays.Art is a Gift will be open when Big Red Frame is open:Tue – Thu 10:30 – 5:30 Fri 9:00 – 5:00 Sat 9:00 – 12:00 (Open until 3pm on Small Business Saturday)

Art is a Gift

In 2025, CitySpace is hosting a series of mini Pop-Up Markets on the first Saturday of the month from 4-7PM during CitySpace Bluegrass and Art Walk Easthampton.&nbsp;Featured Artist:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.denisemriggs.com/">Denise M. Riggs Photo Greeting Cards</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.estherswhite.net/">Esther S White pottery</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/myra.made.2024"> Myra Made Originals</a>

When: December 6, 2025, 4–7 PM, then every first Saturday of the month. What: CitySpace Bluegrass – A high-energy monthly bluegrass jam Where: The Blue Room at Old Town Hall, 43 Main Street, Easthampton, MA Pickers, Singers &amp; Strummers. FREE – All are welcome! All ages.Calling all bluegrass lovers! Come on down to Easthampton Old Town Hall for an open bluegrass jam! Dust off your favorite Bill Monroe, Stanley Brothers and beyond songs, and scratch the itch to pick at the launch of a monthly jam! Bluegrass musician <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://daringcoyotes.com/">David Clark Carroll </a>and CitySpace presents CitySpace Bluegrass, a new monthly bluegrass jam designed to bring the community together in the spirit of music, joy, and good old-fashioned fun.CitySpace Bluegrass will light up the first Saturday of every month from 4–7 PM in the heart of downtown Easthampton during Art Walk.About David Clark CarrollDavid Clark Carroll is a powerhouse bluegrass musician and the founder of Daring Coyotes, a progressive bluegrass band known for captivating performances across New England. Before returning east, David was a prominent bluegrass musician in Nevada City, CA, where he performed with multiple bands, hosted jams, and served as a regional director for the California Bluegrass Association. Known for his dynamic performances, David continues to play solo and with his string band, captivating audiences with his unique sound.

<h1>Tony Davis "Jessamine" Album Release Show</h1><h2>Doors at 7pm | Show at 7:30pm</h2>The trio will feature Matt Dwonszyk on bass and Jonathan Barber on drums.This event will be seated, general admission onlyAbout Tony Davis:Hailing from Hartford, CT, Tony Davis is an internationally acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, composer, and producer based in New York City. He has performed at prestigious venues such as The Blue Note, The Village Vanguard, Smalls, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Birdland, and at major festivals including the Newport Jazz Festival and the Greater Hartford Jazz Festival. In 2016, he was recognized as a rising star guitarist at the Wes Montgomery Tribute Festival in Indianapolis, IN performing alongside legends of jazz guitar such as Bobby Broom, Peter Bernstein and Pat Martino. Tony’s music seamlessly blends elements of various Latin traditions, folk, rock, and classical music into his deep roots in jazz, contributing a unique and compelling voice to contemporary music. He has recently led performances in Mexico, Chile, and Paris, and over the years, he has shared the stage with notable musicians like Anderson .Paak, Christian McBride, Joe Farnsworth, George Coleman, Abraham Burton, Sullivan Fortner and Harold Maeburn.In 2020, he signed with the acclaimed record label Posi-Tone and released his debut album, Golden Year, which features an all-star lineup including Dezron Douglas, Eric McPherson, Steve Davis, Alina Engibaryan, JK Kim, Steve Wilson, and David Bryant. His unique style and musical prowess quickly garnered attention, cementing his place as a significant contemporary artist. In 2022, Davis furthered his career by signing with La Reserve Records, a leading force in modern genre-crossing music. His first release on the label was Daring Two Be, a duet album with Brazilian vocalist Jamile Ayres. This was followed by Cloud Nova (2024), a full-length album that marked his first major foray into the singer-songwriter realm while still rooted in jazz. His next album, Jessamine—a deeply personal and stylistically expansive project—is set for release in Fall 2025.

Tony Davis "Jessamine" Album Release Show 

Join in for a drop-in session on November 30, 2025 from 10 AM-1pm. We’ll be drinking coffee, eating bagels, and spiffing up Old Town Hall. Learn about how you can tap into CitySpace's events and family! If you are interested in checking out the venue or learning more about CitySpace opportunities, this is a good time to stop by and check it out plus meet some new friends.&nbsp;Free and open to all. Sign-up&gt; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cityspaceeasthampton.org/volunteer/">https://www.cityspaceeasthampton.org/volunteer/</a>

Volunteer Drop in

<h1>Saturday, November 29th: Rednave | Cadmium | Fugue State | Second Opinion</h1><h2>Doors: 5pm | Show: 6pm</h2>Celebrate the release of Rednave’s new album&nbsp;“The Invitation”

Rednave | Cadmium | Fugue State | Second Opinion

“the night we rode,” Written and Directed by Mercedes Loving-Manley, is an intimate look at the night Teddy Pendergrass and Tenika Watson got into a car accident that would alter Teddy’s life as a performer forever. After the performance, there will be a community Q&amp;A/talkback. The show will run <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-night-we-rode-2025-11-21-cityspace-easthampton-f903cc">November 21</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-night-we-rode-2025-11-22-cityspace-easthampton-9679ca">November 22</a>.Mercedes Loving-Manley is a performer and storyteller whose art and spacemaking is informed by deep interest in dismantling and reshaping societal constructs as we know them (ie: gender and race). Born and raised in Dorchester, MA with a degree in creative writing and film, the stories she writes are worlds of reimagined urgency and possibilities for Black people. Her documentary film 'The World and Then Some’ highlights the experiences of Black LGBTQ+ folks from her hometown, a community near and dear to her. She describes her latest EP 'OOZE' as "mostly me remembering who I am and my purpose". Through her art, Mercedes&nbsp; explores the possibilities of community, romance, desire, and pleasure within, and beyond the lines of the inner city.&nbsp;Terrell James Jones - TEDDYTerrell James Jones, a Springfield MA native, is a singer-songwriter whose passion for storytelling through music and theater continues to grow with each performance. He made his acting debut as Monsieur D’Arque in a local production of “Beauty and the Beast” and went on to portray Benny in a local production of “In the Heights”. Terrell later joined two touring ensembles: First Generation’s “Tenderness” and Sandglass Theater’s “Babylon”, both of which deepened his commitment to socially engaged theater. He remains grateful to the mentors, friends and family who recognized his potential and encouraged his creative spirit.&nbsp;Danielle Davis - TENIKADanielle Davis&nbsp;is a Brooklyn based Actor, Model, Playwright and Poet. When she’s not on stage or in front of the camera striking a pose, she can be found interacting and supporting her community siblings, watching 90s syndicated TV shows or curating witty one-liners.&nbsp;Danielle&nbsp;is a sweet and spicy Southern Belle who invites you to come and see her theatrical debut in The night we rode.Cynthia Claudio - YVETTECynthia is delighted to be a part of Mercedes' production. She loves working with local and emerging artists showcasing their talents. Cynthia is passionate about the arts, working in front and behind the scenes performing for over 15 years. Her most recent onstage appearances were in 'Darling Mr. London' (Pasture Prime Players, Charlton MA 05.2025), 'Plaza Suite' (2025) and 'Spreading it Around' (2024 Gateway Players, Sturbridge MA). She recently celebrated her directorial debut at the Lava Center in Greenfield, MA with staged readings of 'Aananda'. She is happy to be back gracing the Cityspace stage since performing 'P*ssy Sludge' with Real Live Theatre (Sunderland MA) in 2023.&nbsp;The Pay it Forward program is generously funded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Greenfield Savings Bank, Tandem Bagels, Applied Mortgage, Boston Rare Maps, Greenfield Cooperative Bank and Northampton Cooperative Bank, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Individual Donors.

the night we rode

<h1>“Acting Class” with Dame Judi Dentures and Friends</h1><h2>Doors 7:30pm | Show 8:00pm | 90 minutes</h2>Acting Class with Dame Judi Dentures and Friends is part drag show, part theatrical monologue, and part interactive acting masterclass, taught by everyone’s favorite 1200-year-old drag grandma and featuring some delightful guest lecturers. Don’t miss this delicious, interactive evening at the intersection of clown and drag. Whether or not you are an aspiring actor, there’s something for everyone in this zany acting class for the ages.Patric Madden is an actor, director, and experimental drag performance artist based in Western MA. They studied English at Brown University and acting at the Yale School of Drama. They have performed at Yale Repertory Theatre, Yale Cabaret, UnitedSolo, Williamstown Theatre Festival, SpectrumNYC, Easthampton Theatre Company, Rattlestick Theatre, 3 Dollar Bill Brooklyn, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Emrooz Festival, Norfolk Festival, and other venues around the region. By day, Patric is a staff member at artEquity doing work at the intersection of arts and activism.The Pay it Forward program is generously funded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Greenfield Savings Bank, Tandem Bagels, Applied Mortgage, Boston Rare Maps, Greenfield Cooperative Bank and Northampton Cooperative Bank, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Individual Donors.

"Acting Class" with Dame Judi Dentures and Friends

<h1>Savory</h1><h2>Doors 6pm | Show 6:30pm</h2>Savory is a show inspired by the satiating power of art, and the communal bonding of food. There will be food, music, dance, storytelling, and visual art.Tickets will be sliding scale or you can bring a potluck item as your cost of entry. If you elect to bring food, please label it for allergens and be prepared to bring home your leftovers. Bring your community and come together over the love of art and fill your hearts, minds, and stomachs.Hazel Basil is a multi-genre musician from Amherst, Ma. Through inviting self-love and introspection with her music, Hazel hopes to open more space for complexity, joy, and compassion. Since learning to play piano when she was 5 years old, Hazel has been entranced by the role of music as an emotional outlet. After coming out as transgender in 2022, Hazel felt an immense surge of love for herself, her community, and music which inspired her to begin sharing her music. Hazel’s songs are inspired by the unifying power of music and the barriers she has had to overcome in sharing that music with her community, and beyond. Since then, Hazel has performed at venues across New England such as the Parlor Room, Iron Horse, and the Academy of Music, bringing communities together in solidarity and strength. “Herbs and Grains”, her first album, is available on all platforms- and she has two more albums in the works.&nbsp;Entifan is a 23 year old creatively sensitive being from Orange County, CA. She incorporates a fluidity and soft power into her music, viewing songwriting as a means of healing and deep connection. As their name means “water,” they play with the duality of malleability and grand force in their music with experimental instrumentation and arrangements. Their work is, to say the least, emotional. With her debut EP “Claire,” she writes about her journey to comfort within herself and mending the love she carries for her inner child. Her music is not for the non-reflective and certainly isn’t for the avoidant.&nbsp;May Saito is a recent graduate of UMass Amherst and holds a BFA in dance with a minor in sociology. She began her studies under the tutelage of Rose and Charles Flachs at the Massachusetts Academy of Ballet, going on to become a member of the first trainee class at Tulsa Ballet in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and a member of the Winnipeg Summer Dance Collective. As a multidisciplinary artist, May creates work that bridges the space between disciplines in the art world. She is an advocate for the inclusion of dancers of all abilities in the world of dance and looks forward to a career spent bridging gaps between people from all walks of life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Indë (they/he) is an artivist born, raised, and residing in Massachusetts. Their live performances are designed to build community and amplify marginalized voices, both present and prematurely past/passed. “My would-be role models are buried: Marsha P., Marlon Riggs, and Malcom X.” Indë’s upcoming album Role Model reflects on their experience growing up in the boonies of Western Mass without Black queer people to look up to, and uncovering their power as a radical interdisciplinary artist today.&nbsp;Muriel “MONIK” Johnson is a prolific educator, performer, and visual artist. As a child, Muriel would sit in awe as her mother recited nursery rhymes, sang songs, and told stories. This awakening of a storyteller hidden in the mind of a young child ultimately inspired Muriel. She has been storytelling professionally for over 25 years, captivating audiences around the world. Muriel has performed at preschools, elementary schools, museums, colleges, churches, theaters, festivals, and countless other venues across the U.S. She has toured Colombia, Brazil, and Peru, as well as Cape Town, South Africa, and Ghana, West Africa, where she has had the privilege of sharing stories, gathering stories, and making deep human connections along the way. Additionally, Muriel is a published children’s book author, veteran teacher, and creator of stunning artwork depicting ancestors made with butterfly wings. Storytelling Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://forherstories.com">forherstories.com</a> Art: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://artofnaturebymonik.com">artofnaturebymonik.com</a>.The Pay it Forward program is generously funded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Greenfield Savings Bank, Tandem Bagels, Applied Mortgage, Boston Rare Maps, Greenfield Cooperative Bank and Northampton Cooperative Bank, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Individual Donors.

Savory

“Fredella Mae's Daughter Is A Storyteller” explores three powerful, emotionally charged tales woven together with poetry interludes and short personal narratives. Come journey through riveting tales that move people’s souls and make you reflect on your humanness through adaptations of centuries old West African story, Gullah Geechee folklore of South Carolina, and a “John Redding Goes To Sea"— a short story by Zora Neale Hurston.Muriel “MONIK” Johnson is a prolific educator, performer, and visual artist. As a child, Muriel would sit in awe as her mother recited nursery rhymes, sang songs, and told stories. This awakening of a storyteller hidden in the mind of a young child ultimately inspired Muriel. She has been storytelling professionally for over 25 years, captivating audiences around the world. Muriel has performed at preschools, elementary schools, museums, colleges, churches, theaters, festivals, and countless other venues across the U.S. She has toured Colombia, Brazil, and Peru, as well as Cape Town, South Africa, and Ghana, West Africa, where she has had the privilege of sharing stories, gathering stories, and making deep human connections along the way. Additionally, Muriel is a published children’s book author, veteran teacher, and creator of stunning artwork depicting ancestors made with butterfly wings. Storytelling Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://forherstories.com/">forherstories.com</a> Art: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://forherstories.com/">artofnaturebymonik.com</a>.The Pay it Forward program is generously funded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Greenfield Savings Bank, Tandem Bagels, Applied Mortgage, Boston Rare Maps, Greenfield Cooperative Bank and Northampton Cooperative Bank, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Individual Donors.

Fredella Mae's Daughter Is A Storyteller

“Fredella Mae's Daughter Is A Storyteller” explores three powerful, emotionally charged tales woven together with poetry interludes and short personal narratives. Come journey through riveting tales that move people’s souls and make you reflect on your humanness through adaptations of centuries old West African story, Gullah Geechee folklore of South Carolina, and a “John Redding Goes To Sea"— a short story by Zora Neale Hurston.Muriel “MONIK” Johnson is a prolific educator, performer, and visual artist. As a child, Muriel would sit in awe as her mother recited nursery rhymes, sang songs, and told stories. This awakening of a storyteller hidden in the mind of a young child ultimately inspired Muriel. She has been storytelling professionally for over 25 years, captivating audiences around the world. Muriel has performed at preschools, elementary schools, museums, colleges, churches, theaters, festivals, and countless other venues across the U.S. She has toured Colombia, Brazil, and Peru, as well as Cape Town, South Africa, and Ghana, West Africa, where she has had the privilege of sharing stories, gathering stories, and making deep human connections along the way. Additionally, Muriel is a published children’s book author, veteran teacher, and creator of stunning artwork depicting ancestors made with butterfly wings. Storytelling Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://forherstories.com">forherstories.com</a> Art: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://artofnaturebymonik.com">artofnaturebymonik.com</a>.The Pay it Forward program is generously funded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Greenfield Savings Bank, Tandem Bagels, Applied Mortgage, Boston Rare Maps, Greenfield Cooperative Bank and Northampton Cooperative Bank, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Individual Donors.

<h1>Kathy Kemp / Reclaimed and Reimagined</h1>November 1, 2025 - November 22, 2025 <h3>Art Walk and Artist Reception: Saturday November 1, 4-7pm</h3>&nbsp;Artist Statement:I love scavenging for “experienced” objects, recognizing their shape and form, rather than function or by the context by which I know they them. I appreciate the ordinary as well as the exotic or extravagant. The curve in a spindle, the patina of chipped paint or oxidized metal, the grain of weathered hardwood, bobbins, latches and all sorts of odds and ends inspire me to integrate a variety of materials, textures and color. I create something new with old and discarded relics. Over time things weather and change and this can be beautiful and graceful when brought together.My artistic journey revolves around the transformative power of reclamation and reinterpretation. With careful curation, I breathe new life into these remnants, crafting visual tales that resonate with both nostalgia and innovation.I aim to uncover the inherent beauty in the weathered and the imperfect, offering a fresh perspective on what is often overlooked. Each piece is a testament to the potential of discarded relics becoming part of a greater whole and being cherished treasures once again. I invite viewers to reconsider their notions of value and aesthetics.

Kathy Kemp / Reclaimed and Reimagined

When: November 1, 2025, 4–7 PM, then every first Saturday of the month. What: CitySpace Bluegrass – A high-energy monthly bluegrass jam Where: The Blue Room at Old Town Hall, 43 Main Street, Easthampton, MA Pickers, Singers &amp; Strummers. FREE – All are welcome! All ages.Calling all bluegrass lovers! Come on down to Easthampton Old Town Hall for an open bluegrass jam! Dust off your favorite Bill Monroe, Stanley Brothers and beyond songs, and scratch the itch to pick at the launch of a monthly jam! Bluegrass musician <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://daringcoyotes.com/">David Clark Carroll </a>and CitySpace presents CitySpace Bluegrass, a new monthly bluegrass jam designed to bring the community together in the spirit of music, joy, and good old-fashioned fun.CitySpace Bluegrass will light up the first Saturday of every month from 4–7 PM in the heart of downtown Easthampton during Art Walk.About David Clark CarrollDavid Clark Carroll is a powerhouse bluegrass musician and the founder of Daring Coyotes, a progressive bluegrass band known for captivating performances across New England. Before returning east, David was a prominent bluegrass musician in Nevada City, CA, where he performed with multiple bands, hosted jams, and served as a regional director for the California Bluegrass Association. Known for his dynamic performances, David continues to play solo and with his string band, captivating audiences with his unique sound.

In 2025, CitySpace is hosting a series of mini Pop-Up Markets on the first Saturday of the month from 4-7PM during CitySpace Bluegrass and Art Walk Easthampton.

Save the date for Resilient Community Art’s benefit, Spooktacular Ball on October 30 at 7pmRaffles, Drag, Food, Drinks, Art Making, Dancing, and moreRCA is kicking off their Resilient Futures Campaign with a HAUNTINGLY good time at CitySpace in Easthampton.&nbsp; Dress code is terrifyingly glam. Expect snacks and refreshments, art making and raffles, a costume contest, dancing and drag and more. All proceeds raised to benefit Resilient Community Arts.

Spooktacular Ball

<h1>Ailey Verdelle with special guest Lonnie Plaxico</h1><h2>6:30pm Doors | 7:00pm Show</h2>Ailey Verdelle is an accomplished musician, composer, and educator working in the styles of jazz, improvisation and electronic music. A graduate of Hampshire College, Ailey is passionate about the creative arts and the use of music in creating a more compassionate world. They are a talented musician and composer committed to social justice, uplifting Black Music and bringing community together through music.The Pay it Forward program is generously funded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Greenfield Savings Bank, Tandem Bagels, Applied Mortgage, Boston Rare Maps, Greenfield Cooperative Bank and Northampton Cooperative Bank, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Individual Donors.

Earth Tones and Layers

<h1>Mind Left Body &amp; The Morph Lighting Collective Presents: 1975 — The Music Never Stopped</h1><h2>Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah at CitySpace, Easthampton</h2><h2>October 25| Doors 7pm, Show 8pm</h2>The performance will feature immersive lighting visualizations by MORPH featuring: @threethinx &amp; @plasma.wizard.Make sure to checkout the CitySpace Bar and exclusive MLBxCitySpace merch.Each ticket comes with a unique ticket stub by I Saw You Live.&nbsp;This show is standing room only— please reach out if you have accessibility needs.Mind Left Body: 1975— The Music Never Stopped, the show revisits one of the Dead’s most creatively ambitious albums. Released during a rare year-long hiatus from touring, Blues for Allah blended jazz fusion, Middle Eastern influences, and extended improvisation into unforgettable tracks such as “Help on the Way/Slipknot!,” “Franklin’s Tower,” and the haunting title suite. Five decades later, the album remains a cult favorite for its adventurous spirit and genre-defying sound.

Mind Left Body

<h1>This event has been postponed to a later date; check <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cityspaceeasthampton.org/#/events">citspaceeasthampton.org/events</a> for more information</h1><h1>LS CAMP with Edo G and the Free Drinks Band, Bonnie Stone, and PHARAOH BACON.</h1><h2>Doors open at 7:30pm | Show at 8pm</h2>About The LS CAMP Ricky (D-Rock), Eric (Rocwiella) and Mike (Mike Malík)&nbsp; make up&nbsp; the hip-hop trio LS Camp and are part of the duo called ERIC N RICKY. All 3 were Born and raised in Springfield, MA. The earliest memories of&nbsp; music were listening to iconic artists such as The Jackson 5, Heatwave, Stevie Wonder, and Earth, Wind &amp; Fire.&nbsp;At the early age of 13, D-Rock aka The HEATMIZER, decided he wanted to become a hip hop artist after becoming heavily influenced by Cold Crush Brothers, Sugarhill Gang, LL Cool J, Mantronix, Run-DMC, T La Rock, Just-Ice, and many others who helped develop and pioneer the foundations of rap music. He dealt with a lot of adversity while being homeless in his early 20s but relied on the strength of the hip hop culture to get him through the tough times. He believes that the “age factor” is a tough obstacle to overcome, but meeting and performing on the same stage as KRS-ONE,, he feels, was his greatest achievement to date and more than makes up for the struggles. D-Rock has been a consistent and active participant in hip-hop music from 2000 to present recording, performing, and promoting hip hop music and events all over New England.The Pay it Forward program is generously funded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Greenfield Savings Bank, Tandem Bagels, Applied Mortgage, Boston Rare Maps, Greenfield Cooperative Bank and Northampton Cooperative Bank, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Individual Donors.

Postponed: LS Camp ft Edo G & The Free Drinks Band

<h1>A New Blue</h1><h1>7:30pm October 22nd</h1>Starring vocalist Marguerite Suozzo-Gole with musicians Richard Adams on drums, Richard Murphy on saxes and bass clarinet, Philip Rowland on guitar, Michael Suter on bass, Cliff White on tenor and alto, and Bill Winslow on keyboard.More Jazz standards performed LIVE to stills and videos from the classic motion pictures for which they were written and the artists who made them famous.Suggested entrance fee at the door is $5.00.This program is supported in part by a grant from the Easthampton Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

A New Blue

<h1>Solg3mz Vamporium Pop Up Shop</h1><h2>12-5pm</h2>Solg3mz returns for a second time in the Blue Room with vendors selling clothes, jewelry, art, coffee, sweets, and more.

Solg3mz Pop-Up: Vamporium

October 17th at 7:30pmJoin Doctor Gasp and Tender Spot for a spooky evening of music and theatrics as we welcome in the Halloween season at CitySpaceDo you distaste the flavor of wax lips? Throat sore from cackling like a phantom? Well... don't lose your head! Haunting can be daunting... and to be Frank; a pain in the neck! This season leave all the ghoulishness to that maniacal minstrel... Doctor Gasp! Beneath the mask of this phantom is a New England folk musician Dan Blakeslee with his unique bag of all original songs of Halloween oozing with vampires and ghastly creeps. Blakeslee's songs are a throwback to old-time cult horror themes, giving nods to Bobby Pickett (Monster Mash), Alfred Hitchcock, John Zacherle and the cavernous voice of Paul Frees. Each October the unexpected spectacle Doctor Gasp rises from the shadows delivering an earful of eerie for the young, old and immortal!Tender Spot is the music project of Marie “Murry” Echo (fae/they/she) and Tom Matherly (they/them) that blossomed into a two act show called “Witchpunk the Musical”, an immersive theatrical experience narrated by Morphesus, god of dreams, that journeys through the shapeshifting and lucid landscape of dreams. The music &amp; theater of this project is inspired by their love for magic, mythology, the healing spell of compassionate loving awareness, &amp; shredding it. Enter the Dream on October 25&amp;26, 2025 for full length performances of “Witchpunk the Musical” at Northampton Center for the Arts. Find our music on Bandcamp, Spotify &amp; Apple Music.

Doctor Gasp and Tender Spot

<h1>October 10th</h1><h1>CitySpace in association with Bay State Cabaret Proudly Presents:</h1><h2>TIGER&nbsp;BOMB|MAL THURSDAY QUINTET</h2><h2>with THE ORANGES|RAY MASON</h2><h2>PLUS WILD DJ ACTION</h2>Tiger Bomb is an all female garage-pop outfit from Portland, Maine, featuring Chris Horne from The Brood and Lynda Mandolyn from Fabulous Disaster, who have combined forces in a new rock &amp; pop sound explosion, backed by the dynamic duo of Andrea Ellis on bass &amp; Jessica Smith on drums. Tiger Bomb is an all-girl feline frenzy that fuses catchy original garage-pop songs with tight harmonies, ferocious guitars, and a high-energy attitude for a purr-fectly captivating experience.Their debut LP “Uproar” (Dionysus ID:1233166) features 14 songs mastered by the renowned “Slaughter” Joe Foster (My Bloody Valentine; The Jesus &amp; Mary Chain), and comes wrapped in original cover-art painted by Lisa Petrucci (Something Weird Video) in her infamous “Liddle Kiddles” style. Liner notes by the esteemed rock-music writer Jeff Tamarkin (Goldmine Magazine), pop-musician Paul Collins (Nerves; The Beat), and popular international radio personalities Mal Thursday and Palmyra Delran.Mal Thursday Quintet is a multi-regional garage rock supergroup established in 2017, which has been described as "a musical odyssey through biker-rock, psychedelia, freakbeat and swagger-pop." The band is led by musician/producer/radio host Mal Thursday, a mainstay of the Western Mass music scene of the '90s, when he ran the indie label Chunk Records and programmed the Bay State Cabaret series at the Bay State Hotel in Northampton. The Northeast chapter of the Quintet features guitarists Frank Padellaro (King Radio) and Greg Saulmon (The Glad Machine), bassist and keyboard genius Robert Sherwood a.k.a Bob Medley (The Malarians, Big Yellow Taxi), and Boston-based drummer Chuck Ferreira (The Shang Hi-Los, Greg Hawkes's Cars). The other chapters are the Northwest chapter, featuring Dave Berkham (The Reverberations) and Thom Sullivan (Lords of Altamont), and the Texas chapter, which has featured such notable musicians as Keith Kinkle (Evan Johns &amp; The H-Bombs), Augie Meyers (Sir Douglas Quintet, Bob Dylan), and Hunt Sales (Iggy Pop, Tin Machine/David Bowie). This is the Northeast Chapter's first local show since 2019, not counting an all-too brief appearance at the 2021 Transperformance "Unsung Heroes" show in Northampton, where the band was scheduled to appear as Mott the Hoople, but got limited to an acoustic version of "All the Young Dudes" due to stage management issues and the 10 o'clock curfew. The Quintet's first album, If 6 Was 5, was released in 2021 on Chunk Archives Recordings, and the second, Mods &amp; Gods, will be released this Fall on Teen Sound/Misty Lane Records, out of Italy.Ray Mason and his road-worn 1965 Silvertone guitar have been tirelessly touring since 1982. Starting his first band in 1966 and averaging over 100 shows a year, he’s like a teenager with forty-plus years of experience! Between 1983-1990 Ray released five critically acclaimed (cassette only) albums. He followed them with a single on his own Captivating Music label and has appeared on numerous compilations from such labels as Signature Sounds, East Side Digital, Shimmy Disc, Sound Asleep (Sweden), Dren Records and Paisley Pop.The Oranges are Frank Padellaro's (King Radio, Pernice Brothers, TW Walsh) Power Pop alter ego. Originals and covers from Todd to the Weakerthans

Tiger Bomb/Mal Thursday Quintet/ Ray Mason/ The Oranges

<h1>Puuluup</h1><h2>Presented by CitySpace and Secret Planet Live</h2><h2>October 4th, 2025 @ 8pm doors, 8:30pm show</h2><h3>NEO-ZOMBIE ESTONIAN POST-FOLK FROM THE TREES</h3>Palindromes are cool, no matter what language they’re in.The word “Puuluup” comes from the Estonian word for tree or wood: ‘puu’, and ‘luup’ is a fortuitous re-spelling of the English word ‘loop’. The beautifully weird Estonian duo of Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson do a lot of looping. They’re exponents of a Neo-folk talharpa revival with a touch of surrealism and happy absurdity. Talharpa — that four-stringed Baltic bowed lyre that looks so similar to the Ethiopian krar — has a traditional susurrus sound that, combined with effects and loops, creates a fascinating backdrop for their songs.The lyrics and melodies are a mixture of musical memories and improvisation, and the inspiration is drawn from Finnish jouhikko repertoire, Sahel blues, chastushkas and other elements from musical traditions around the world — Marko Veisson is an anthropologist who did extensive field work in West Africa. All kinds of random sources of inspiration are similarly important – unexpected excerpts from Polish TV series, old Estonian punk, and sweetbread from Vormsi Island.

PUULUUP

<h1>Marcia, Marsha, Marcia: The Homecoming</h1>October 4, 2025 - October 25, 2025<h3>ArtWalk and Artists Reception: Saturday October 4, 4-7pm</h3>&nbsp;Marcia Reed, Marcia Wise, and Marsha Lieberman all made their artistic marks in the Valley. Their friendship was stronger than the distance that separated them when they left the area: to Boston, Savannah, GA, and to Milford, DE and they continue to keep in touch.The Elusie Gallery brings this Artsy Bunch back together for a unique homecoming exhibit.

Marcia, Marsha, Marcia: The Homecoming

In 2025, CitySpace is hosting a series of mini Pop-Up Markets on the first Saturday of the month from 4-7PM during CitySpace Bluegrass and Art Walk Easthampton. <h3>Featuring: </h3>Heartwood Prints Nightingale Upstairs Pamela Acosta Pick Nature

When: October 4, 2025, 4–7 PM, then every first Saturday of the month. What: CitySpace Bluegrass – A high-energy monthly bluegrass jam Where: The Blue Room at Old Town Hall, 43 Main Street, Easthampton, MA Pickers, Singers &amp; Strummers. FREE – All are welcome! All ages.Calling all bluegrass lovers! Come on down to Easthampton Old Town Hall for an open bluegrass jam! Dust off your favorite Bill Monroe, Stanley Brothers and beyond songs, and scratch the itch to pick at the launch of a monthly jam! Bluegrass musician <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://daringcoyotes.com/">David Clark Carroll </a>and CitySpace presents CitySpace Bluegrass, a new monthly bluegrass jam designed to bring the community together in the spirit of music, joy, and good old-fashioned fun.CitySpace Bluegrass will light up the first Saturday of every month from 4–7 PM in the heart of downtown Easthampton during Art Walk.About David Clark CarrollDavid Clark Carroll is a powerhouse bluegrass musician and the founder of Daring Coyotes, a progressive bluegrass band known for captivating performances across New England. Before returning east, David was a prominent bluegrass musician in Nevada City, CA, where he performed with multiple bands, hosted jams, and served as a regional director for the California Bluegrass Association. Known for his dynamic performances, David continues to play solo and with his string band, captivating audiences with his unique sound.

Making Meaning / Marking TimeECA Invitational October 2025Cati Bestard and Michael MedeirosECA Gallery // October 4 - November 12, 2015In our 20th anniversary year, ECA is considering the passage of time and the moments that have marked our organizational impact, shaping how we look forward and project our aspirations into the future for arts and culture in Easthampton.&nbsp;In this spirit of marking time, we look to the work of artists Cati Bestard and Michael Medeiros, whose respective photographic and ceramic installation works animate this year’s ECA Gallery Invitational. Bestard’s photographs, which take advantage of the medium’s visual capture of a moment in time, show us something more partial and fractured. Having used outdated film from the precarious era of the financial crisis, the photo processing is incomplete and the materiality of the prints are evasive of something purely representational. The photos embody the instability wrought with time, layering eras marked with instability onto the likewise rocky present tense. In holding multiple temporalities, they undermine a sense that a singular moment can stand alone, and the common feeling that a photograph represents a scene exactly.&nbsp;Medeiros’ ceramic works and installation are inward-facing, reflecting on the passing of the artist’s father—a watershed moment in life—and how the impacts of his father's time in the Vietnam war inflected their relationship and its legacy. Ceramics, as an intensive and process-oriented medium, likewise holds time within it much like photography. Even the use of clay as material—old as dirt—carries durational meaning. It is marked by a handmade quality, imprinted by an artist literally in the moment of its making.&nbsp;Time is elastic, layered, and punctuated by events both personal and shared. Bestard and Medeiros each approach these qualities through their respective media and embrace the multiplicity of temporalities embedded within them, and invite asynchronous engagements that continue to develop.&nbsp;Making Meaning / Marking Time will be accompanied by events featuring performance, a time-based art form, to continue to expand on and offer additional layers to the works of the exhibition. Co-curated by Pasqualina Azzarello, Easthampton Arts &amp; Culture Program Director, Tracey Eller, ECA Committee Chair, and E. Maude Haak-Frendscho, ECA Committee Member.

Making Meaning / Marking Time

Thursday, September 25, 6pm. Visual artist Amanda Barrow will discuss her exhibition “Conversations with Water” at the Elusie Gallery Immediately afterwards, musicians Carl Clements and Darryl Harper will ”Play to the Artwork”, improvising while responding to the art on the wall. For one hour, the two musicians will create a dedicated sonar meditation. What is shared with the viewer/listener is an experience which will be absolutely ”of the moment”.

Talk and Play: Conversations with Water

September 21st from 11am-3pmWhat to expect:<ul><li>Healing energy work</li><li>Intuitive readings &amp; guidance</li><li>Unique, high-consciousness products</li><li>Raffle prizes</li><li>Interactive workshops &amp; demonstrations</li><li>Community and connection</li></ul>

Equinox Expo

September 20th at 8pmLocal indie band lineupshakusky was formed sometime before 2015 in Amherst, MA by five college friends who all wanted to make loud, emotional rock music and play it in basements to their friends. Following their formation, shakusky emerged as a cornerstone of the Amherst music scene, both as performers and organizers of local shows. They released two EPs and one LP before life took over. Now more than ten years after forming, shakusky have recorded a new LP, spinning on, which finds the group reconciling with the passage of time, aging, relationships changing, and a love of music still intact.SALIBA is a fierce female-fronted garage-pop band that blends heavy, lush guitars with infectious and driving melodies. The band delivers raw, emotionally charged music that explores themes of desire, control, and the complexities of relating to one’s own body, leaving an impression that’s haunting yet captivating. SALIBA builds irresistible tension within a dreamy and gritty sonic landscape, drawing you deeper into their world.

shakusky with SALIBA & Smut Club

Join ECC in the ECA Gallery at 6pm on Sept 17thLearn how to fund your project and apply for the 2026 MCC/ECC grants through the Local Cultural Council Program

ECC Grant Info Session

Join Johanna Walker’s free public speaking workshop at CitySpace: “Say it like you mean it: how to turn fear of public speaking into power &amp; presence.” This FREE CLASS is for big-hearted coaches, consultants, community leaders &amp; change-makers who want to speak with more courage and presence — without sounding fake, forced, or like they memorized a script they don’t believe. Tuesday, September 16th, 6-8:30

Say It Like You Mean It

ANNOUNCING THE SECOND ANNUAL QUEERCORE FESTDATES: September 12th and 13thMarket: 3-7pm; Music: 4-10pmPLACE: CitySpace, Easthampton, MAWith the community ethos of a DIY basement punk show, QueerCore Fest celebrates and affirms their shared humanity with an incredible lineup of punk and hardcore bands centering BIPOC, queer, trans, gender-diverse, and femme artists. The event will include tabling by local 2slgbtqia+ organizations, a maker’s market in partnership with Yet Another Queer Pop-up Market and food from Rough Chop food truck, creating a space for authentic connection, affirmation, and collective resistance as they come together to build the world we believe is possible.N-95 masks are required as a means of radical community care and solidarity (a limited quantity will be available at the door).SATURDAY LINEUP:I Have No MouthNo ManSoji Evan GreerSgraffito KillSapien JoyrideLoss of Life

QueerCore Fest 2025

ANNOUNCING THE SECOND ANNUAL QUEERCORE FESTDATES: September 12th and 13thPLACE: CitySpace, Easthampton, MAWith the community ethos of a DIY basement punk show, QueerCore Fest celebrates and affirms their shared humanity with an incredible lineup of punk and hardcore bands centering BIPOC, queer, trans, gender-diverse, and femme artists. The event will include tabling by local 2slgbtqia+ organizations, a maker’s market in partnership with Yet Another Queer Pop-up Market and food trucks, creating a space for authentic connection, affirmation, and collective resistance as we come together to build the world we believe is possible.In solidarity with&nbsp;liberation movements worldwide, all proceeds will be donated to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund, a humanitarian organization providing essential care for children and families in Gaza and the surrounding region.FRIDAY LINEUP:Told Not to Worry @toldnottoworryFilm &amp; Gender @film_and_genderLetters of Marque @413.lomA.F.K. @afktbaPageant @pageant.pv

Doors: 6:45pm, Show: 7pm sharpFrom virginal dildo salesman to non-nude porn actor, Daniel Shar gives a voyeuristic look at his wild life as a sex-adjacent worker. Come get sucked into this unbelievable true story of a timid man getting bursts of confidence through his jobs helping other people get off.CONTENT WARNING: this show is for adults only. It does not contain any visible nudity, but there will be censored adult content and sexually explicit language. Being weird or creepy about all this is strictly prohibited.Daniel Shar grew up eager to leave North Carolina, realized journalism wasn’t for him at the University of Missouri, devoted himself to sketch and improv in Chicago, and currently enjoys writing comedy in Los Angeles. Prior to becoming one of porn’s top/only exclusively non-nude non-sex extras, Shar wrote and directed the indie feature film SCRAPS (Amazon Prime Video). He also co-created and co-starred in a pilot presentation for the narrative/sketch hybrid Jonathanville TV, as well as the web series projects Pickle Pranks, We Have To Move, and Weird Copcept Album. Shar has sold jokes to The Onion and Funny Or Die, done a bit on Conan (TBS), and performed solo shows at Comedy Central Stage, SF Sketchfest, St. Louis Fringe Festival, and more. His other past points of pride include writing and performing topical pieces at The Paper Machete, writing and directing the one-act play Improvised Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and directing Dave Maher Coma Show (This American Life). Please visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.danielshar.com">www.danielshar.com</a> to see some of his (non-xxx) work and say hi!Marlena Rodriguez is a first-generation Cuban, Puerto Rican writer, director, and comedian. She’s written for Lord Miller’s Clone High, Tina Fey’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, HBO’s Silicon Valley, and much more. Marlena’s performed stand up around the world, was named a Comic To Watch by Comedy Central, and was one of the first Latinas to do a set on Late Night television. Most recently, Marlena was Head Writer for Stephen Colbert’s PICKLED on CBS, where she worked with such talent as Emma Watson, Will Ferrell, and living legend, Kelly Rowland.

Near Sex For Work

Join CitySpace for a tour of the second floor of Old Town Hall. Learn about the history of the historic municipal and learn about its current and upcoming restoration projects. While you are at Old Town Hall check out the gallery exhibitions at the Elusie and ECA galleries, CitySpace Bluegrass and the tiny pop-up market. The tour is free and open to the public.

<h1>Amanda Barrow: Conversation with Water</h1>September 6, 2025 - September 27, 2025Art Walk and Artist Reception: Saturday September 6, 4-7pmA selection of prints, drawings and paintings, all inspired by our connection to Water.Also happening, as part of this exhibit:Thursday, September 25, 7pm.Visual artist Amanda Barrow will discuss her exhibition “Conversations with Water” at the Elusie Gallery Immediately afterwards, musicians Carl Clements and Darryl Harper will ”Play to the Artwork”, improvising while responding to the art on the wall. For one hour, the two musicians will create a dedicated sonar meditation. What is shared with the viewer/listener is an experience which will be absolutely ”of the moment”.

Amanda Barrow: Conversation with Water

In 2025, CitySpace is hosting a series of mini Pop-Up Markets on the first Saturday of the month from 4-7PM during CitySpace Bluegrass and Art Walk Easthampton. Participating artists include: <ul><li>Captain Debbie</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thescienceofliving.store/">The Science of Living</a></li><li>Tay founder of&nbsp;nitayluxe</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mrmacollective.org/">Mill River Marginalized Artists Collective</a></li></ul>

<h1>Cathy Durso: What sparkles beneath my feet?</h1>September 6, 2025 - September 24, 2025Art Walk and Artist Reception: Saturday September 6, 4-7pmCathy is presenting an exhibition of paintings from her current, ongoing body of work, a series of oil paintings depicting magnified views of the ground. This body of work, painted in rich, bold colors with aesthetically-pleasing compositions, is intended to evoke feelings of wonder and curiosity about the natural world, and a sense of interconnection between all things.These paintings began as a result of her becoming a mother at the same time that COVID-19 was declared a pandemic and the first lockdowns began in the US. Being in isolation for so long with a baby-turned-toddler forced her to spend a lot of time looking down, rather than out at the world around her. This was an extremely difficult time for her, but it had a silver lining: it led her to notice the beauty and magic that had always been present right under her feet. As she began finding bits of time here and there to work in the studio, she started this series of paintings, which helped to pull her out of the deep, dark, insular pit that she had been in.

Cathy Durso: What sparkles beneath my feet?

<h1>Amanda Barrow: Conversation with Water</h1>September 6, 2025 - September 27, 2025Art Walk and Artist Reception: Saturday September 6, 4-7pmA selection of prints, drawings and paintings, all inspired by our connection to Water.Also happening, as part of this exhibit:Thursday, September 25, 7pm.Visual artist Amanda Barrow will discuss her exhibition “Conversations with Water” at the Elusie Gallery Immediately afterwards, musicians Carl Clements and Darryl Harper will ”Play to the Artwork”, improvising while responding to the art on the wall. For one hour, the two musicians will create a dedicated sonar meditation. What is shared with the viewer/listener is an experience which will be absolutely ”of the moment”.

<h1>The Chestina Thrower Quartet</h1><h2>August 30, Doors/Beats 7pm | Music 7:30pm</h2>With beats by Springfield producer, DelisioWith rich vocals, heartfelt interpretations, and captivating improvisation, The Chestina Thrower Quartet brings an evening of soulful jazz to CitySpace’s Blue Room as part of their Pay It Forward residency. Blending original arrangements and timeless standards, the performance honors Black musical traditions while celebrating the vibrancy of live storytelling through sound.Chestina will be joined onstage by Kai Caban on bass, Jahian Cooper Monzie on drums and Matthew Mueller on piano.Chestina Thrower is a vibrant and soulful jazz vocalist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. Known for a voice that holds deep warmth and resonance, Thrower is quickly gaining recognition in the jazz scene for their distinctive tone and presence. Thrower’s musical journey includes performing alongside legendary saxophonist Charles Neville, and studying with jazz greats Charles Tolliver and Sheila Jordan. They’ve taken the stage at a variety of prominent venues, including the MassMutual Center, the Borough of Manhattan Community College, Holyoke Community College, and the Jazz in July All-Stars Concert at UMass Amherst. A skilled scat singer, Chestina draws inspiration from iconic voices such as Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, B.B. King, and Esperanza Spalding. Their unique blend of tradition and innovation continues to evolve, offering audiences a deeply personal and resonant musical experience.Delisio is a producer and beatmaker laying down hard-hitting, rhythm-driven tracks. He’s recently brought his beats to the Springfield Jazz &amp; Roots Festival and Make-It Springfield. Find him on Instagram <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/delisiomusic.leaks">@delisiomusic.leaks</a>.The Pay it Forward program is generously funded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Greenfield Savings Bank, Tandem Bagels, Applied Mortgage, Boston Rare Maps, Greenfield Cooperative Bank and Northampton Cooperative Bank, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Individual Donors.

The Chestina Thrower Quartet

Join Johanna Walker’s free public speaking workshop at CitySpace: “Say it like you mean it: how to turn fear of public speaking into power &amp; presence.” This FREE CLASS is for big-hearted coaches, consultants, community leaders &amp; change-makers who want to speak with more courage and presence — without sounding fake, forced, or like they memorized a script they don’t believe. Tuesday, August 26th, 6-8:30

Breathe: An Evening of Peaceful Music and Collective Calm with Hazel BasilAugust 24th, 7:00pm Doors/ 7:30pm MusicIn a world that often demands constant motion, Hazel Basil offers a gentle pause. Known for her genre-blurring sound and thoughtful presence, Hazel creates spaces where music becomes a vehicle for healing, reflection, and solidarity.&nbsp;As part of her Pay It Forward residency with CitySpace, Hazel Basil presents Breathe,&nbsp; a meditative performance experience blending original folk music, ambient soundscapes, and guided reflection. Designed to nurture self-compassion and inner calm, the evening invites audience members to slow down, listen deeply, and connect with themselves and each other.Hazel Basil is a multi-genre musician based in Amherst, MA. From the age of five, when she first touched piano keys, Hazel was captivated by the emotional language of music. Coming out as transgender in 2022 marked a pivotal moment in her life and artistry — unlocking a deep well of love for herself, her community, and the power of shared sound.Hazel’s songs are rooted in vulnerability and strength, and are shaped by the barriers she has overcome to share her voice authentically. Her debut album Herbs and Grains is available on all major platforms, with two more albums currently in development. She has performed at venues across New England, including the Parlor Room, Iron Horse, and the Academy of Music, fostering spaces of solidarity and musical healing.The Pay it Forward program is generously funded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Greenfield Savings Bank, Tandem Bagels, Applied Mortgage, Boston Rare Maps, Greenfield Cooperative Bank and Northampton Cooperative Bank, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Individual Donors.

Breathe

Are you a casual helper or a heroic Hall hustler? Either way, we want YOU!At CitySpace, we take care of this beautiful beast together. Whether you’re touching up paint, dusting forgotten corners, or lending a hand with feats of historic preservation, there’s a place for you here.Join us for a Volunteer Appreciation Drop-In and Clean-up Day Sunday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to noon Old Town Hall, Easthampton @ 43 Main StreetCome hang out! We’ll have bagels, coffee, and some light hands-on tasks to help spruce up the space. It’s a great time to connect with others, meet fellow folks who care about making places better, and celebrate some exciting new upgrades to the building.Curious about event production? You can also learn about our new lighting system and hear how to get involved with paid tech gigs, including running sound and lights.RSVP to save your spot and your bagel.

Volunteer Day

<h1>OverEasy Jazz &amp; Dance</h1><h2>7pm Dance Lesson, 8pm Music</h2><h2>Tickets: $20 at the door</h2>OverEasy plays New Orleans-style jazz from the 1920s &amp; 30s. This five-piece acoustic group features trumpet, clarinet, trombone, tuba, and banjo. You’ll hear classic Dixieland numbers, Tin Pan Alley hits, second-line favorites, and more. Before the band starts, grab your dancing shoes and join Bee &amp; Sean for a beginner friendly Lindy Hop lesson.&nbsp;Have some fun, get moving in rhythm, and meet other dancers so you can swing all night. No partner or experience necessary.

OverEasy Jazz

Join us Thursday, August 14th at 7:30pm as New Orleans’ based Jazz vocalist Anna Laura Quinn comes to the Blue Room at CitySpace.Doors 7:00pm, show 7:30pmNew Orleans based vocalist Anna Laura Quinn brings sincerity, humor, and an immutable grace to her craft, leaning into the improvisational essence of the music she sings with astonishing radiance and honesty. Onstage or in the recording studio, she moves with ease between personalized arrangements of American Songbook gems, songs in French and Portuguese, surprising interpretations of popular music from the 1960s to now, and a growing number of her own compositions, beguiling audiences with what Downbeat called “the inherent delight of [her] vocal timbre.”Anna Laura Quinn will be joined onstage by Western Mass locals Wes Brown, McCoy Plaisted, and Dylan Walter.

Anna Laura Quinn

Join the River Valley Democratic Socialists of America for their August 2025 General Meeting.All are welcome!5:30pm-8pm

River Valley DSA Monthly Meeting

When: August 2, 2025, 4–7 PM, then every first Saturday of the month. What: CitySpace Bluegrass – A high-energy monthly bluegrass jam Where: The Blue Room at Old Town Hall, 43 Main Street, Easthampton, MA Pickers, Singers &amp; Strummers. FREE – All are welcome! All ages.Calling all bluegrass lovers! Come on down to Easthampton Old Town Hall for an open bluegrass jam! Dust off your favorite Bill Monroe, Stanley Brothers and beyond songs, and scratch the itch to pick at the launch of a monthly jam! Bluegrass musician <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://daringcoyotes.com/">David Clark Carroll </a>and CitySpace presents CitySpace Bluegrass, a new monthly bluegrass jam designed to bring the community together in the spirit of music, joy, and good old-fashioned fun.CitySpace Bluegrass will light up the first Saturday of every month from 4–7 PM in the heart of downtown Easthampton during Art Walk.About David Clark CarrollDavid Clark Carroll is a powerhouse bluegrass musician and the founder of Daring Coyotes, a progressive bluegrass band known for captivating performances across New England. Before returning east, David was a prominent bluegrass musician in Nevada City, CA, where he performed with multiple bands, hosted jams, and served as a regional director for the California Bluegrass Association. Known for his dynamic performances, David continues to play solo and with his string band, captivating audiences with his unique sound.

<h1>Pastels for Charity</h1>August 2, 2025 - August 30, 2025 <h3>ArtWalk and Reception: Saturday August 2nd, 4-7pm</h3>Nancy Moriarty was born and grew up in Holyoke and taught for many years in the Holyoke Public School System, notably the John J. Lynch middle school.&nbsp;She was also an accomplished artist, with a special gift for pastel paintings.Sadly, Nancy did not survive her battle with cancer. Her dear friend Maureen Cepiel came in possession of many of Moriarty’s pastels, and came up with the idea of creating a fundraiser to honor her legacy and talent, and to help two organizations that were important in her life: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://chd.org/programs-services/community-care-support/cancer-support-services-springfield-ma/">The Cancer House of Hope</a> in West Springfield and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/HalfwayHomeCatRescueInc">Halfway Home Cat Rescue</a> in Chicopee. Nancy loved cats and adopted several through this organization.This exhibit fundraiser will take place at the Elusie Gallery in August, with 100% of the net proceeds from the sales going to either one of these organizations. The Elusie Gallery will forgo its gallery commission to keep the prices affordable and to donate as much money as possible.Whether you care about animal rescue, or cancer has struck a bit too close to home, or you simply like cats, or delicate paintings, we invite you to the Opening Reception, Saturday August 2nd from 4 to 7pm.This exhibit runs until Saturday August 10th at noon, the Elusie Gallery is open when Big Red Frame is open

Pastels for Charity

<h1>Hot Days, Cool Work</h1><h2>Hilltown Middle School artists show their creativity.</h2> August 2, 2025 - August 27, 2025 <h3>ArtWalk and Artist Reception: Saturday August 2nd, 4-7pm</h3>

Hot Days, Cool Work

In 2025, CitySpace is hosting a series of mini Pop-Up Markets on the first Saturday of the month from 4-7PM during CitySpace Bluegrass and Art Walk Easthampton. Artist details coming soon!

Waugh Agency present : SEAN NOONAN — SILO Episodes for Solo Speaking Drummer One voice. One drum. Infinite stories.Internationally acclaimed “speaking drummer” and rhythmic storyteller Sean Noonan unveils his groundbreaking solo project, Silo: Episodes for Solo Speaking Drummer — a genre-bending performance that transforms the drum kit into a one-man theatre of sound, speech, and imagination.Blending powerful polyrhythms, spontaneous narration, and surreal humour, Silo draws on the ritualistic traditions of African griots, the absurdist theatre of Samuel Beckett, and the rhythmic innovations of Milford Graves. Each performance unfolds like a sonic monologue — a journey where beats speak, grooves morph into characters, and stories emerge through sound.Inspired by Henry Cowell’s radical ideas of polyphonic rhythm and informed by Noonan’s formative work with Hollywood vocal legend Marni Nixon, Silo challenges the boundaries of contemporary music, merging improvisation, new music, and experimental theatre into an immersive, visceral experience.“Where rhythm becomes narrative.”Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness Sean Noonan live — a solo performance unlike anything you've heard before, where the drummer becomes the storyteller, and rhythm becomes the voice.With Opening Set by: Jeff Lloyd (Easthampton, MA) guitar, vocals, electronics

Sean Noonan

The Wedding Jester is a one-man show about the making of the film Fiddler on the Roof and the story of a badkhn, an emcee at Jewish weddings in the old country. It is written and performed by John Feffer, whose shows have appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe, the One Man Standing and United Solo festivals in New York, and locally at CitySpace and the Yiddish Book Center. It is directed by Josh Perlstein. The show runs appromixately 75 minutes, with a short talkback afterwards, and features original music. You can see a trailer here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GpATUUZnBA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GpATUUZnBA</a>July 25th-27th

The Wedding Jester

Friday July 25, 5-7 PM For over 45 years, Cottage Street Studios has been home to a dynamic community of artists and makers. As the first factory building in Easthampton to be transformed into artist studios, Cottage Street Artists sparked a movement that deeply enriched the cultural landscape of the city.This special exhibition showcases the work of more than 41 artists and makers, past and present, who have contributed to the vitality of this essential arts hub. Featuring painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, fiber art, sculpture, fine crafts, poetry, and more, the show is a tribute to the resilience and history of our artistic community.Despite recent challenges—including the displacement of many artists and makers due to steep rent increases—our community remains vibrant, close-knit, and committed to enriching Easthampton and the surrounding region through the arts.Come be part of the story. Celebrate the past, present, and future of Cottage Street Studios Artists Community.

Cottage Street Studios

Date: July 13, 2025 (Sunday)Time: 7:00 PMWaugh Agency, LLC presents Dipanjan Guha’s “Yatri- Ragas for Peace” Concert Brings Indian Classical Music to EasthamptonPrepare to embark on a transcendent musical journey with Yatri: The Traveller, a captivating concert featuring renowned sitar virtuoso Dipanjan Guha and acclaimed tabla artist Amit Kavthekar. This free, all-ages event, dedicated to peace and universal brotherhood, will take place at 7:00 PM on Sunday July 13th at CitySpace’s Blue Room, Old Town Hall, 43 Main Street, Easthampton, MA.Hailing from Kolkata, India, Dipanjan Guha is a master of Indian Classical Music, celebrated for his innovative sitar style that blends depth, serenity, and vibrant expression. His performances transport audiences through time and space, weaving dreams and emotions into a profound sensory experience. A global performer, Dipanjan’s music resonates with both tradition and modernity, captivating listeners worldwide.Joining him is Amit Kavthekar, one of the leading tabla artists of his generation and the last ganda-bandhan disciple of the legendary Alla Rakha, as well as a prominent student of Zakir Hussain. Known for his dynamic collaborations with Western classical, jazz, and fusion musicians, Amit is a member of the Purnalokha quartet alongside David Balakrishnan of the Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet. A founding member of the band Sawaari and a faculty member at the New England School of Music, Amit’s rhythmic mastery elevates every performance.This special evening promises an unforgettable exploration of Indian Classical Music, uniting cultures through melody and rhythm. The concert is open to the public with donations warmly welcomed to support the artists.Admission: Free, all ages welcome; donations appreciated

Dipanjan Guha

<h1>Summer Circus</h1><h2>July 12th, 12-5pm</h2>Over 10 vendors selling art, jewlery, vintage clothes, and more.There will be face painting and on-the-spot portraits.

Summer Circus: Art Market

<h1>Cottage Street Studios: Easthampton Legacy</h1>July 5, 2025 - July 26, 2025 <h3>ArtWalk and Artists Reception: Saturday July 5, 4-7pm</h3>&nbsp;A selection of artwork from some of the Artists of the Cottage Street Studios, the birthplace of the modern Easthampton.

Cottage Street Studios: Easthampton Legacy

When: July 5, 2025, 4–7 PM, then every first Saturday of the month. What: CitySpace Bluegrass – A high-energy monthly bluegrass jam Where: The Blue Room at Old Town Hall, 43 Main Street, Easthampton, MA Pickers, Singers &amp; Strummers. FREE – All are welcome! All ages.Calling all bluegrass lovers! Come on down to Easthampton Old Town Hall for an open bluegrass jam! Dust off your favorite Bill Monroe, Stanley Brothers and beyond songs, and scratch the itch to pick at the launch of a monthly jam! Bluegrass musician <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://daringcoyotes.com/">David Clark Carroll </a>and CitySpace presents CitySpace Bluegrass, a new monthly bluegrass jam designed to bring the community together in the spirit of music, joy, and good old-fashioned fun.CitySpace Bluegrass will light up the first Saturday of every month from 4–7 PM in the heart of downtown Easthampton during Art Walk.About David Clark CarrollDavid Clark Carroll is a powerhouse bluegrass musician and the founder of Daring Coyotes, a progressive bluegrass band known for captivating performances across New England. Before returning east, David was a prominent bluegrass musician in Nevada City, CA, where he performed with multiple bands, hosted jams, and served as a regional director for the California Bluegrass Association. Known for his dynamic performances, David continues to play solo and with his string band, captivating audiences with his unique sound.

A one-day workshop in mining personal experience to use as source material for monologues, storytelling, and solo shows. Ideas transformed into action and silence into voice. Taught and performed by playwright Jay Sefton. In this full-day workshop, Jay will share his story, learn about yours, and tell you how like him, you might turn a long silence into a powerful voice. Your experience might be trauma based or simply emotional and worth sharing. Jay will help you mine your experiences as source material for monologues, storytelling and solo shows. Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 10:00AM to 3:00PMThis workshop is brought to you exclusively by Human Scale Art Space. The suggested donation is $50.00 for those who are able, though any donation will be appreciated.

Workshop: From Personal Trauma to Public Stage

Live Music *Makers Market* *Food Trucks* *Mega Queer Vibes*1-2pm: Lo-ii Rocksteady Beats (or sensory triendly shopping)2-5pm: Rowdy Rockin' Dance Party!5-9pm: Live Periormances!Maker's Market, Art Demos, and Food all day! This event is free and all ages. All are welcome.

PV Punk Pride

6/27 | All Ages | $18ADV $22DOS | 6:30pm Doors MURPHY'S LAW (Legendary NYC Hardcore Punk Band) THE TAKE (Super Group Featuring members of Sick of it All , Agnostic Front , Madball And Biohazzard) PINK SLIP (Female Fronted ska punk from Boston ) GREEN ST FIENDS (Western Mass Doom Ska)Drinks for sale with valid ID

Murphy's Law

Join Tides for Reproductive Freedom on Friday June 20th from 5:30-9:00 for Comic Relief: Summer Solstice Edition! Tickets: $25 or free with student IDEnjoy incredible comedy performances from Abby Sullivan, Achol Dau and Jasmine Mills, followed by an exciting magic performance from the one and only Paul Kilmer! Alex Paquin is hosting and folx are in for a real treat. There will be snacks, drinks, a raffle, silent auction, music &amp; crafting as well!This event is brought to you by Tides for Reproductive Freedom, a local reproductive justice nonprofit that provides financial &amp; transportation support for folx seeking abortions in Massachusetts. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit Tides!

Comic Relief: Summer Solstice Edition

<h1>NEXSW</h1><h2>$20 | All Ages | Doors @1:30, Show @2:30</h2>13+ BandsVendorsShow up early, stay late!

NORTHEAST X SOUTHWEST

<h2>Too Fat for China</h2>Recommended Age: 13+June 13 | Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 7:30pmWritten, drawn and performed by Phoebe PottsTOO FAT FOR CHINA follows Phoebe Potts, comic storyteller and professional Jew, as she tries, fails and eventually succeeds to adopt a baby.&nbsp; After a US adoption goes horribly wrong, Potts finds herself surprised, disgusted and ultimately resigned to the role she plays as a middle class white lady in the business of adopting babies in the US and internationally. Potts’ tragicomic journey is about looking for more, more love, more life and more family and will do anything to get it, including having her morals and values fold in on themselves.Potts comes to the stage armed with a larger than life hand cranked scroll of her own comic strips featuring the newsreel in her head. After a wave of sold out performances at Gloucester Stage Company, The Modern Theatre of Suffolk, and Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts, Phoebe made her way to the Historic Fringe Festival of Scotland where Too Fat received stellar reviews for it’s 15 performances.Phoebe recently took Too Fat for China to the United Solo Show Festival on Broadway in NYC where it won “Best Storytelling Show” for 2023

Too Fat For China

Join Johanna Walker’s free public speaking workshop at CitySpace: “Say it like you mean it: how to turn fear of public speaking into power &amp; presence.” This FREE CLASS is for big-hearted coaches, consultants, community leaders &amp; change-makers who want to speak with more courage and presence — without sounding fake, forced, or like they memorized a script they don’t believe. Wednesday June 11, 6-8:30

CitySpace Presents

<h1> Ariel Kotker - His Room as He Left It, a work in progress</h1>June 7, 2025 - June 25, 2025Art Walk and Artists Reception: Saturday June 7, 4-7pmHandmade belongings in an invented room tell the story of Drew Fank, a boy from the imaginary town of Sparkleton, Pennsylvania.Materials range from cardboard or aluminum flashing to milkweed or Shrinky Dinks. The room will be arranged so the viewer may peruse Drew’s belongings. Process drawings will line the gallery.

 Ariel Kotker - His Room as He Left It, a work in progress

<h1>Rosemary Barrett</h1>June 7, 2025 - June 28, 2025 <h3>Art Walk and Artist Reception: Saturday June 7, 4-7pm</h3><h6>Details coming soon!</h6>

Rosemary Barrett

When: June 7, 2025, 4–7 PM, then every first Saturday of the month. What: CitySpace Bluegrass – A high-energy monthly bluegrass jam Where: The Blue Room at Old Town Hall, 43 Main Street, Easthampton, MA Pickers, Singers &amp; Strummers. FREE – All are welcome! All ages.Calling all bluegrass lovers! Come on down to Easthampton Old Town Hall for an open bluegrass jam! Dust off your favorite Bill Monroe, Stanley Brothers and beyond songs, and scratch the itch to pick at the launch of a monthly jam! Bluegrass musician <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://daringcoyotes.com/">David Clark Carroll </a>and CitySpace presents CitySpace Bluegrass, a new monthly bluegrass jam designed to bring the community together in the spirit of music, joy, and good old-fashioned fun.CitySpace Bluegrass will light up the first Saturday of every month from 4–7 PM in the heart of downtown Easthampton during Art Walk.About David Clark CarrollDavid Clark Carroll is a powerhouse bluegrass musician and the founder of Daring Coyotes, a progressive bluegrass band known for captivating performances across New England. Before returning east, David was a prominent bluegrass musician in Nevada City, CA, where he performed with multiple bands, hosted jams, and served as a regional director for the California Bluegrass Association. Known for his dynamic performances, David continues to play solo and with his string band, captivating audiences with his unique sound.

 CitySpace Bluegrass

<h1 style="text-align: center">June 7: Collage Vision Boards for Creative Writing @ Big Red Frame</h1>Details:Vision Boards for Creative WritingCut Loose x Megan TadySaturday, June 7, 10:00am–12:00pmGive your writing a creative jolt with scissors, glue, and a little bit of magic.In this playful, two-hour workshop, we’ll use vision boards to breathe new life into your writing project. Whether you're trying to get to know your characters better (What makes them tick? What are they hiding?), bring a setting vividly to life, or bust through a plot that's dragging its feet, vision boards can shake things up—in the best way.No pressure, no perfection—just you, your imagination, and a table full of materials. We’ll collage, we’ll write, we’ll sip tea, we’ll share. You might just surprise yourself with where your story wants to go.$60 per person. Includes all materials and light refreshments. Space is limited to 15 people.

Cut Loose x Megan Tady: Collage Vision Boards for Creative Writing

Join the River Valley Democratic Socialists of America for their June 2025 General Meeting.All are welcome!5:30pm-8pm

CitySpace

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