Kids ages 5+ (with caregivers if under 10) can learn nature photography basics at this hands-on workshop at Lake Wallace on April 22, 9:30–11 AM. Meet at the Belchertown Recreation Dept (66 State
The inaugural R.I.S.E. Fest (Resilience in Self Expression) comes to 33 Hawley, Northampton on April 18–19, 2025, offering two days of creative empowerment for youth. Founded by Jarrett & Gina Krosoczka,
Join Yasu & Friends and special guests for a free community concert supporting Amherst Regional Public Schools’ elementary music programs on Thursday, April 17, 2025 (7:00 PM) at The Drake (44 N. Pleasant
Join Belchertown artist Gretchen Holesovsky for a four-session intermediate watercolor series at the Mill District Local Art Gallery (91 Cowls Rd, Amherst). Classes run Tuesdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM on: What to Expect: Cost
Straw Dog Writers Guild invites submissions for the 2025 WriteAngles Conference, seeking sessions that explore writing as a tool for resilience, justice, and connection in polarized times. We Welcome:
Celebrated Vietnamese author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai will read from her award-winning works, including The Mountains Sing and the forthcoming poetry collection The Color of Peace, at Amherst College’s CHI Think
Discover spring’s hidden wonders at Kestrel Land Trust’s guided vernal pool walk in Holyoke’s Gloutak Woods on Saturday, April 12, 2025 (9:00–11:00 AM). Led by wildlife biologist Laurel Carpenter (Holyoke Community College), this family-friendly event
Join Michelle Parrish (Historic Deerfield) for a free public talk on Monday, April 14, 2025 (1:30–3:30 PM) at the Amherst Woman’s Club (35 Triangle St). This lecture will: Why Attend?Deepen your understanding of
Join Steven Salaita (American University in Cairo) for the 2025 James Baldwin Lecture on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (6:00–7:30 PM ET) at UMass Amherst Old Chapel (144 Hicks Way) or via Zoom. Drawing from
Bring your little ones (ages 3–10) to the Pelham Library (2 S Valley Rd) on Friday, April 11, 2025 (10:30–11:00 AM) for a lively free performance by beloved children’s entertainer Gene Stamell.
