Events for May 18, 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.
Bootleggers Footwear Center 20% off Sandal Sale
Bootleggers Footwear Center 261 Mohawk Trail, Greenfield20% Off Regularly Priced Sandals. Step into savings with our 20% off Sandal Sale! We've got the perfect pair waiting just for you. With our large selection of sandals in stock, you're sure to find a new favorite sandals for you or even the whole family! *20% off in store only, Not on previous purchases, Some exclusions do apply. See store for details*
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
Bee-tastic Bee Fest Sale
15% off storewide
FREE BEE WEEKEND SHOW: Bears and Bees
Come to the Garden for Free Bee Weekend Show of 3 Yogi Bears shorts including Bears and Bees! Great way to introduce your little ones to the movies and get ready for Free Summer Movie Camp. Also special for Bee Weekend we have bags of Bit-O-Honey at the concession stand. It is a honey of a deal!
Mutts and Mayhem
The Greenfield Recreation Department is excited to announce the third annual Mutts and Mayhem, a canine and companion obstacle course race! The race will feature fun and exciting challenges for both people and their furry friends and will leave spectators shouting “Oh My Dog”!
PVS Ed Programs Spring Recital
The private lessons students of the PVS Ed Programs present a Spring recital on May 18 at the Church of James and Andrew in Downtown Greenfield. Our students have been doing amazing things this semester– please help us celebrate their hard work! There will be two recitals at 1PM and 2:15PM with a brief reception after each. Entry is free and RSVP is not required.
Post Bee Fest Spelling Bee and Fundraiser
The 15th Annual Greenfield Bee Fest is on Saturday, May 17th, but the fun continues on SUNDAY with a SPELLING BEE! More fun than when you were in school, ‘cause this time there’s beer and mead! 🐝🍻 Play in multiple themed rounds, so no one is immediately eliminated. Prizes awarded to top finishers! $5 per person to enter, with all entry fees going to support the Western Mass Bailout Project. Four Phantoms makes their own mead, and in honor of Bee Fest, they're offering discounts on mead crowlers all weekend.
Strings For Kids Concert
Students in the Strings for Kids program have been working hard all year! They've learned so much and will be sharing some of what they've learned at their end of year performance, Sunday May 18th at 4pm. Please join us to celebrate what they've accomplished and hear some great music! This event is FREE, no RSVP required!