May 15 Wednesday
Soprano Tinky Weisblat and pianist Jerry Noble will revisit music Tinky used to perform with the late composer Alice Parker. Together, the two presented American popular standards as the Divas of Hawley. The program will include music by the Gershwins, Johnny Mercer, Duke Ellington, and many more 20th-century composers, as well as a few folk songs and spirituals. The concert is free and is sponsored by the Charlemont Senior Center and the Charlemont-Hawley Arts Council. For more information, call 413-339-4747.
May 24 Friday
The 2024 Lenox Farmer’s Market will be held every Friday, May 24 through September 13 from 11 am-3 pm at St. Ann’s Church, amid the hustle & bustle of beautiful downtown Lenox. We’ll have produce, pastries, and cheeses throughout the season. To become a vendor or if you have any questions please reach out to the market manager Amy Feld at gentlewater@yahoo.com
May 25 Saturday
Saturday, May 25 - Social Dancers - HAUDENOSAUNEE SINGERS AND DANCERS
The Haudenosaunee Singers & Dancers from Onondaga perform Iroquois social dances as practiced in their small traditional community near Syracuse. Elegant and knowledgeable, leader Sherri Waterman-Hopper has traveled internationally as an artist and cultural speaker. The Dancers feature a core group of seasoned singer/musicians and talented and dedicated young adults. Pride in the culture and adherence to the traditions are the hallmarks of this disciplined troupe. Hopper is also a respected designer and seamstress who incorporates her knowledge of the construction and significance of traditional outfits into her presentations. Dance times approximately: 11 & 2.
These events are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature; a Humanities NY Action grant; the Institute of Museum and Library Services; a National Endowment for the Arts Challenge America grant; and friends and members of the Iroquois Museum. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information contact: info@iroquoismuseum.org.
May 31 Friday
Jun 07 Friday
Jun 14 Friday
Join us every second Friday of the month for a special kids music concert with talented musician Gary Van Slyke. Gary has been performing for many years and has a wonderful curriculum of songs that will get your kids clapping, stomping, and singing along. Each concert is unique and full of new songs. Gary might even bring instruments for the kids to try out!
This program is FREE and open to all. The music will be centered on 0 - 11 age group, but older folks are welcome to join us.
Sponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts and the Office of the Governor of New York.
Jun 21 Friday
Jun 28 Friday
Jul 04 Thursday
Join us on Thursday, July 4th for a “Hometown Celebration” kicking off with the 110th annual Fourth of July Parade at 11:00 am in Springfield Center, NY!
Follow the parade to the Springfield Community Center for a patriotic celebration with music by the Cooperstown Community Band, Brooks’ chicken barbecue, homemade pie, historical displays, quilt show, raffles, and more.
Then head to Glimmerglass State Park beach for an evening concert with local rock band Scattered Flurries starting at 7:30, followed by a display of Fireworks at 9:30 pm.
Springfield…the place to be on the 4th of July!