May 08 Wednesday
William Baczek Fine Arts, in Northampton, Massachusetts is proud to announce the opening of a group exhibition titled Masters of Realism. Ten of the most prominent realist painters from across the United States will be exhibiting work for the exhibition. Participating artists are Julie Beck, Matthew Cornell, Gregory Gillespie, Jeff Gola, Jane Lund, Rick Pas, Larry Preston, Scott Prior, Eric Wert, and Yin Yong Chun. The exhibition will be on display from Wednesday, May 1 through Saturday, June 15, 2024. The public is invited to an opening reception on Saturday, May 4 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Reception: Friday May 10, 5-7 PM
We invite you to a special exhibit featuring a variety of pieces created by JFK Middle School 6th through 8th grade art students. Over 400 expressive works in ceramic, sculpture, printmaking, painting, and design will be showcased!
Join us Wednesdays, 4/10, 4/17, no class 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, and 5/22, from 11am to 11:45am on Zoom. The program is free and open to the public. No experience is required. Drop-ins welcome. Registration is required. Click here to RSVP online at or call 413.737.2601.
Learn simple techniques to build core resilience, balance the nervous system and deepen a healthy connection to your body. Each week we will gather online to practice shifting habituated patterns of holding stress and tune into your innate body’s wisdom. Some practices include mindfulness, gentle movement, brain and body balancing, guided visualization and boosting the immune system.
A 6-week self-care series for caregivers and anyone experiencing heightened stress in their lives. Learn simple techniques to build core resilience, balance the nervous system and deepen a healthy connection to your body. Each week we will gather online to practice shifting habituated patterns of holding stress and tune into your innate body’s wisdom. Some practices include mindfulness, gentle movement and release, brain and body balancing, guided visualization and boosting the immune system.
Mixed media artist Annaleah Moon Gregoire of Greenfield, Massachusetts makes sculptures that investigate and explore the boundaries between physicality, emotion, and technology.Gregoire references historical and contemporary medical and scientific documents to portray both the physical and emotional complexity that makes us human. Unpleasantly Beautiful illuminates the uncomfortable and honest pain of healing by deconstructing anatomy layer by layer, using etched glass to communicate these complex layers.In the artists own words: “By peeling back layers of flesh and bone, I am able to freely investigate the dualities of the interior and exterior as well as the grotesque and beautiful. I find beauty in looking at the remnants of transformation – what is present yet invisible, what rots over time, and what invokes a visceral reaction.”Gregoire earned a BFA in sculpture from the California College of Arts in 2021 and is currently involved with teaching art in both private and public settings. She also works as a freelance artist and runs a small apparel business featuring her illustrations.There will be an opening reception Saturday, May 4 from 2-4 pm. All are welcome.
Shelburne Falls, MA glass artist Jeremy Sinkus brings to the gallery a collection of glassworks showcasing the possibilities of the medium. Using a variety of techniques, flame working, metal fuming and deposition, cold working, welding, laminating and casting, the glass is manipulated into artworks reminiscent of geological forms in nature.Sinkus, long fascinated with the infinite geometric permutations of minerals, considers glassmaking the human expression of the geological process. Experimenting with hot glass, flame working, and later with cast glass, enables Sinkus to make more authentic mineral designs, allowing him to sculpt the glass more precisely. In his own words:“Cast glass has taught me patience and channels a version of a 100,000,000 year geological process. This body of work provided for my participation in an art form that would otherwise only be a geological event. My geological designs have reconnected me to the gem and mineral world.”The artist works in a Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts glassblowing studio, entirely powered by a waterfall on the adjacent Deerfield River. He has shown extensively in the US and abroad, and has been featured in many publications.There will be an opening reception Saturday, May 4 from 2-4pm, all are welcome.
Dirt and Bugsy are neighbors, best friends, and bug catchers. They love bugs: Bugs that crawl. Bugs that fly. Bugs that slide. Bugs that hide.
Longmeadow's Storrs Library will host a creepy, crawly May 8 program and activity with Megan Litwin, author of the acclaimed Dirt and Bugsy series.
Megan Litwin is a children's book author, a former classroom teacher, and a forever believer in book magic. She holds a Master of Arts in Children's Literature from Simmons University and lives in Massachusetts with her family. Her picture book Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Night was a 2023 Massachusetts Book Awards "Must Read." You can find out more about Megan and her books at www.meganlitwinbooks.com.
Join the Greenfield Public Library for an event with Rebecca Caprara, author of Worst-Case Collin, which was a Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year!
This poignant middle grade novel in verse follows twelve-year-old Collin who manages his anxiety by mapping out survival plans for any disaster or worst-case scenario. Ever since he lost his mom in a car accident, he’s been journaling about how to overcome things like avalanches, riptides, or even a bad case of halitosis. Can Collin learn to be vulnerable around those he loves, even when he can’t control every possible scenario?
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a journal decorating and writing workshop.
Rebecca Caprara graduated from Cornell University and practiced architecture before shifting her focus from bricks to books. She is the author of several acclaimed novels for children and young adults, including Worst-Case Collin, and Spin, which was a 2023 Kirkus Best Young Adult Book of the Year. In addition to writing, she runs a community book club for young readers at an independent bookstore in Massachusetts, and presents hands-on literacy workshops for schools and libraries. Learn more at www.rebeccacaprara.com
Join the Easthampton Public Library for a Festival event featuring middle grade author Christina Uss, who will lead a "Books & Bikes" program. Uss will show kids how to fix a flat tire while sharing more about her books with bike adventures in them, The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle and A Few Bicycles More.
A book signing will follow the program, in partnership with High Five Books.
Author Christina Uss is a writer of books and a rider of bikes. She’s ridden her bicycle across the United States, once lengthwise and once widthwise. Even more than pedaling across state lines, Christina loves books that remind us all that the world is a wide, wonderful, weird place. She is the author of four middle grade adventures with guaranteed happy endings: The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle, A Few Bicycles More, The Colossus of Roads, and Erik Vs. Everything, which have received multiple starred reviews and appeared on numerous state lists. She lives in Western Massachusetts with her twins, cats, and chickens, and will always wave hello if she sees you out riding your bike.
Who let the barn out?! 🐷🐐
It’s a Barn Party Petting Zoo at Bierman Autism Centers!
Come gallop on over to Bierman Autism Centers – Randolph for our FREE Sensory-Friendly Petting Zoo! From fuzzy bunnies to gentle goats, it's time for an evening filled with delightful creatures and fun activities.
When: Wednesday, May 8, 5 - 7 pm
Where: 15 Pacella Park Dr., Suite 210, Randolph, Massachusetts 02368
Event Highlights:🐓Adorable Animals: Baby goats, bunnies, chickens, lambs, and more!🍭Sweet Treats: Savor delicious delights as you wander around!✂️Arts and Crafts: Unleash your creativity and take home a memento!
Spaces are limited for this special encounter with the cutest barn animals. Secure your family's spot now by RSVPing below. Don't miss out on this memorable animal adventure!
RSVP Today! https://bit.ly/3vY4kZJ