Life Long Learning and Personal Enrichment at GCC

Greenfield Community College One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United States

Greenfield Community College offers micro-courses and workshops for purposes of personal enrichment and life-long learning. These learning opportunities are offered at very reasonable prices, and facilitated by members of the regional community. For more information, and to register visit https://www.gcc.mass.edu/community/workshops/ For questions email Judy Raper, Associate Dean for Community Engagement at raperj@gcc.mass.edu. We are always open to new ideas!

Event Series Paint Pen Pumpkin Decorating

Paint Pen Pumpkin Decorating

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Small, easy, low-mess pumpkin decorating? Sounds like fun! Kids and families, join Children's Librarian, Ellen Lavoie, and customize your own tiny pumpkin with quick-drying toxic-free paint pens! This drop-in program will have four sessions, all taking place after school from 3:30 - 4:30pm under the tent in front of the library (weather permitting). Pumpkins will be provided to children participating. For more information, contact Children’s Librarian Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Free
Event Series Trivia Night at the Hangar of Greenfield

Trivia Night at the Hangar of Greenfield

Hangar of Greenfield 30 Federal Street, Greenfield

Fall at the Hangar is where it's at! With football season here, we thought we'd add some more fun into the mix. Join us every Tuesday for Trivia Night at the Hangar Pub and Grill of Greenfield. Hosted by Leora, our Trivia Night is played entirely on your smartphone. Two rounds of 30 questions with a 15 minute break in-between. The winning team receives a Hangar Pub and Grill Gift Card that can be used at any Hangar Pub and Grill location. Additional prizes will vary by the week. So bring your friends and your phone for a night of wings, beer and fun!

Event Series Paint Pen Pumpkin Decorating

Paint Pen Pumpkin Decorating

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Small, easy, low-mess pumpkin decorating? Sounds like fun! Kids and families, join Children's Librarian, Ellen Lavoie, and customize your own tiny pumpkin with quick-drying toxic-free paint pens! This drop-in program will have four sessions, all taking place after school from 3:30 - 4:30pm under the tent in front of the library (weather permitting). Pumpkins will be provided to children participating. For more information, contact Children’s Librarian Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Free

Black Uhuru at Hawks & Reed

Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

For over 50 years Black Uhuru has remained one of the most popular recognized prolific reggae band from Jamaica. The living legends have earned several achievements in the music industry including winning the first ever Grammy Award for reggae music. They’re long success along with having the highest reggae record sales after Bob Marley & the most songs sampled by other artist over the years has allowed them to become Ambassadors of reggae. COVID-19 POLICY: Masks highly recommended.  Tickets for ALL events* are available for purchase by phone (via CC payment), in person at the box office, or at the door** *Unless H&R is not ticketing the event. **Only if there are tickets available – please call or email ahead of time.

$25 – $30

Greenfield Public Library Author Talk

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty Author Talk with Dr. Aziz Gazipura, Best Selling Author and Leading Expert on Social Confidence For more information and to register for the Author Talks, go to https://greenfieldpubliclibrary.org/ Brought to you by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Free

Swing Caravan and the GCC Music Revue

Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Swing Caravan and the GCC Music Revue Swing Caravan is back! Since bandleader Matthew Shippee took a five year hiatus from concerts to focus on raising kiddos, the band has been returning to area stages in varied configurations with Kirk Sanger on bass, new original songs, and an assortment of guitar pedals for interpreting Gypsy Jazz and vocal jazz standards. This regular gig also features fabulous guest musicians associated with the GCC Music Department where Matthew is faculty and chair of the Contemporary Music Studies program. COVID-19 POLICY: Masks highly recommended. Tickets for ALL events* are available for purchase by phone (via CC payment), in person at the box office, or at the door** *Unless H&R is not ticketing the event. **Only if there are tickets available – please call or email ahead of time.

$5 – $25

DRAG BINGO at HAWKS AND REED

Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Drag Bingo at Hawks & Reed Second Thursday of Every Month 7pm-9pm Come early and grab a drink from the bar or a bite to eat at Cocina Lupita. Games are 10 rounds for $12, additional bingo cards are $2 each, with fabulous prizes to win! We will be serving amazing cocktails and delicious food. If you feel like a snack but aren’t much of a player, feel free to join anyway! See you soon! O-69!!!! All Ages, but adult language used. *Hawks and Reed is a wheelchair accessible venue with single occupy, gender neutral bathrooms that are also accessible. Bingo audience sits at card tables with chairs that can be moved to accommodate needs* COVID-19 POLICY: Masks highly recommended.  Tickets for ALL events* are available for purchase by phone (via CC payment), in person at the box office, or at the door** *Unless H&R is not ticketing the event. **Only if there are tickets available – please call or email ahead of time.

Soul Magnets at Hawks & Reed

Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Soul Magnets is a horn-heavy 9-piece ensemble, playing a mix of old-school, funk and neo-soul originals, deep covers, and dancefloor favorites. We’ve appeared around the Valley at the Green River Festival, Luthier’s Co-op, Stone Church, New City Brewery, Millpond Live, and at TransPerformance performing some of our favorite music: Prince, Earth Wind & Fire, and the Superfly soundtrack! COVID-19 POLICY: Masks highly recommended. Tickets for ALL events* are available for purchase by phone (via CC payment), in person at the box office, or at the door** *Unless H&R is not ticketing the event. **Only if there are tickets available – please call or email ahead of time.

$10 – $15

Jules Findlay: Album Release Party

Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center 289 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Jules Findlay: Album Release Party at Hawks & Reed DJ: Hetriks Media by: Guru Space Featured artists : Jules Findlay – FB Blacc – Kiexiza Rodriquez -Tuneleef Des December – Jay Supra Smiles – Quan Th3 Donn – Pasto Chris Gwop – Beyond Compare – Evie – T Brown – Pharaoh Bacon – Raig COVID-19 POLICY: Masks highly recommended. Tickets for ALL events* are available for purchase by phone (via CC payment), in person at the box office, or at the door** *Unless H&R is not ticketing the event. **Only if there are tickets available – please call or email ahead of time.

$10 – $15