Events for May 10, 2025
Langstroth’s Literary Bee
In May, stop by the GPL Local History Room as we celebrate Reverend Lorenzo Langstroth, Greenfield resident and the “Father of Modern Beekeeping”. Langstroth developed the moveable frame beehive, which made it possible to harvest honey and check on the bee's health without destroying the bee hive. When Langstroth wrote his classic book Hive and the Honey-Bee in 1853, he included inspiration from some of the English language’s great poets and playwrights. Langstroth generally quoted a select few lines of poetry or prose, but we have expanded those to show the full context of the material. Think of this as a literary garden, with a Langstroth bee flying among its lines and branches. The self-guided program will be on view in the Local History Room for the month of May.
The Overlap: A GCC Student Group Exhibition
The Overlap - a GCC student group exhibition, showing work by artists Acadia Black, Emilio DiDonna, Calla Hubert, Caroline James, Nayana LaFond, Tyler Milliken, Charis Mockel-Cole, Olivia Vassar, Morgan Willis, Rich Sergeiko-Marcotte. These students are apart of Greenfield Community College’s Visual Arts Seminar instructed by Chenda Cope The opening reception is free and open to the public! Friday, May 9th, 5pm-8pm Please check our website for weekly gallery hours: www.artspacegreenfield.org/#artspace-hours
Solo Exhibition by Lydia M Kinney
Lydia M Kinney’s Solo Exhibition showcases vibrant, structured and layered abstracted paintings. Lydia is a GCC Alum based in Greenfield. The opening reception is free and open to the public! Friday, May 9th, 5pm-8pm Please check our website for weekly gallery hours: www.artspacegreenfield.org/#artspace-hours
Friends of the Greenfield Public Library Book Sale
Celebrate spring with a new (to you) book at the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library’s book sale on May 10, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm in the GPL meeting rooms. Come join us for great prices on high quality books: Hardcovers: $2, Paperbacks: $1, and Children’s books: Priceless! Cash or check only, please. For information about making book donations please email: [email protected] or call (413) 824-0468. Proceeds from the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library's Book sale supports adult, teen and children's library programs, all of which are free and available to everyone in our community. The Friends' also provide passes to area museums, support for the Homebound Delivery Program, and sponsor the annual Poet's Seat Poetry Contest.
Crankie Fest Greenfield
On May 10, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Greenfield will host its very first Crankie Festival, set in the scenic Energy Park. The free event invites the community to experience this unique form of storytelling through crankies – an analog art form with folk tale origins from around the world. A crankie is a storytelling device that consists of a scroll inside a box, where a puppeteer “cranks” the scroll as a performance unfolds, revealing a visual representation of the story. Often compared to "analog television" or "2D puppet shows," crankies offer a captivating, hands-on way to engage with art. The festival will showcase over 10 crankie performances, created by eight local and touring artists, with acts ranging from storytelling and music performances to theatrical expressions. This eclectic mix is designed to highlight the rich variety of artistic possibilities within the medium. “We hope to introduce the magic of crankies to local artists and residents, while building a more connected and artistic community in Franklin County,” said Bella Levavi, Greenfield resident and multidisciplinary artist. Levavi, who has created five crankies in collaboration with other artists. often performs across the valley and beyond with the puppet company Free Pile Productions.…
Live Music: ROOT FIYAH
See you at Four Phantoms for an evening of roots reggae music with Root Fiyah featuring Abdul Baki. Root Fiyah’s music is inspired by the rocksteady period in Jamaican music and is a blend of originals and versions. No cover.