CIDER DAYS: History of Apple Jack
Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main St, GreenfieldLisa Laird Dunn is the COO and Global Ambassador of Laird’s & Company, America’s first licensed distiller circa 1780, when License #1 was granted by the (newly formed )United States of America. Today No 1 is still proudly displayed on the door to the Barrel Aging Room at the main office in Scobeyville, New Jersey. Lisa is an 9th generation Laird and the first women to lead the company. Hear how Apple Jack helped to fuel the American Revolution by providing much needed sustenance to the soldiers of that time. Even George Washington drank Laird’s Apple Jack, as noted in his diaries. Taste and savor the remarkable history of the Laird family and Apple Jack in early America to present day. This is both a historical talk and tasting of 3 Laird’s & Company products Laird’s Jersey Lightning Laird’s 10th Generation Apple Brandy Laird’s Blended Apple Jack Guest partaking in this tasting must be 21 year of age or older. Proof of ID is required
Halloween in Downtown Greenfield
Downtown Court Square, GreenfieldCelebrate Halloween in Downtown Greenfield on Monday, October 31 with Trick or Treating at our downtown businesses, a free showing of It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown at Garden Cinema, Rag Shag Parade, and Costume Contest. Downtown Halloween is presented by the Greenfield Recreation Department and Greenfield Business Association. Up-to-date event information on our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/978599506870050/
In My Tribe: The Natalie Merchant/10,000 Maniacs Tribute
Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main St, Greenfield“In My Tribe” was formed as a labor of love to honor American songstress Natalie Merchant, both as a member of the internationally acclaimed group the “10,000 Maniacs” and as a solo artist. The name of the band comes the from the Maniacs 1987 album “In My Tribe” that contained the hits “What’s The Matter Here”, “Like The Weather”, and “Don’t Talk”, just to name a few. Every concert will weave it’s way between Maniacs songs and Natalie’s solo material, and between hits, hidden gems and other rarities.