Rage-O-Ween Ft. Bombtrack, Bass Sabbath, and Dando Fever

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

Get ready to RAGE with us this Halloween! Featuring: Bombtrack as Rage Against The Machine Bass Sabbath as Black Sabbath and Dando Fever as Lemonheads

$15 – $20

CIDER DAYS: History of Apple Jack

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

Lisa 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

$15

Halloween in Downtown Greenfield

Downtown Court Square, Greenfield, MA, United States

Celebrate 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, MA, United States

“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.

$20 – $25

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!

Author Talk with Lisa Napoli

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

This November, join the Greenfield Public Library for another round of new and exciting virtual author talks from New York Times Best Selling and award winning authors and thought leaders! Lisa Napoli: Linda, Nina, and Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR You’re invited to an enlightening hour with highly acclaimed writer, journalist, broadcaster, and speaker Lisa Napoli as she discusses her group biography of the four women whose voices defined NPR. When a pioneering nonprofit called National Public Radio came along in the 1970s, and the door to serious journalism opened a crack, four remarkable women came along and blew it off the hinges. Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie is journalist Lisa Napoli’s captivating account of these four women, their deep and enduring friendships, and the trail they blazed to becoming icons. For more information, and to register for this and other upcoming talks, go to https://libraryc.org/greenfieldpubliclibrary/21486/register This program, brought to you by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, is free and open to the public.

Free
Event Series The Business Breakdown

The Business Breakdown

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

A casual gathering for the general & local entrepreneurship community to connect, collaborate and envision the regional economy we want to create! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Greenspace CoWork and The Greenfield Business Association are proud to present The Business Breakdown: A monthly series offering our community a FREE evening of casual networking, light refreshments, and group discussion around business, entrepreneurship and innovation in Greenfield. Each Business Breakdown session will start with an informal presentation from a new local business. We’ll also explore topics like transparency, resource-sharing, and recovery in a disruptive climate; the challenges we face both professionally and personally amid Covid, and inventive ways we can mutually overcome. We hope you’ll come join us and bring your voice, ideas, and aspirations to the conversation! We meet every first Wednesday of the month at Greenspace CoWork (289 Main Street / Hawks and Reed, 3rd floor). Sessions last two hours, with spotlight focused on the challenges and successes of our featured guest businesses. Sign up for our newsletter at greenspacecowork.com or Follow our Socials for all upcoming Greenspace CoWork events

Un-Civil Liberties: The Undermining of American Jurisprudence

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

Former GCC professor and local attorney Buz Eisenberg reviews the impact of recent Supreme Court rulings on American civil liberties. Over the course of his career, Buz has handled many complex civil and criminal cases, and since 2004 has represented eight men detained in Guantanamo Bay by the U.S. military. He has received numerous regional, state and national recognitions for his defense of human rights and civil liberties. Free and open to the public.

Free

Cider Days 2.0 Chat: Fill Up Our Wassail: Folk Traditions and Co-fermentation of Cider and Beer

Four Phantoms Brewing Co. 301 Wells Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

Four Phantoms co-founder and brewer, Drew, is giving a free talk for Cider Days 2.0! Fill Up Our Wassail will go over the folk traditions and co-fermentation of cider and beer with an emphasis on the British Isles and Baltic Peninsula, and will break down the contributions of yeast and bacteria typically found inside apples. We’ll also have sweet and savory apple pies on the menu, featuring different varietals from Pine Hill Orchards. Talk begins at 6pm.

Free

CIDER DAYS: Calvados and American Apple Brandy Guided Tastings

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

A tasteful deep dive into the Brandy bottles with Chicago based Brandy & Cider expert Ambrosia Borowski, of The Northman Beer & Cider Bar and Cider Chat podcast Producer/MC Ria Windcaller. Tickets include a tasting of the following select brands American Apple Brandys Laird’s & Company (NJ) – oldest American distillery since 1780 Flag Hill Distillery and Winery (NH) Calvados from Normandy’s Pays d’Auge region Domaine Familial Louis Dupont Château du Breuil Chauffe-Couer Claque-Pépin and a charcuterie sample plate from Veroni (Italy) and cheese from Cabot (Vermont). Must be 21+ with valid photo ID.By purchasing you are allowing our photographers and videographers to include you in our recaps. Please do not drink and drive, use ride share.

$65