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Beautiful Disasters: A Storytelling Open Mic
324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United StatesJoin us the first Thursday of every month to share true, personal stories! Trouble Mandeson and Nisse Greenberg host a storytelling open mic about finding the beauty in our disastrous lives. A theme will be announced each month. Share stories! Tell stories! Show is pay what you want.November's theme: Family Disasters!
Halloween at LAVA: ‘Night of the Living Dead’ screening and discussion
324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United StatesJoin LAVA for our annual Halloween movie screening and discussion! This year, we'll screen the independent horror film, Night of the Living Dead (1968) — written, directed, filmed, and edited by George A. Romero. Romero revolutionized the horror genre with this film; according to Almar Haflidason of the BBC, the film represented "a new dawn in horror film-making." The film and its successors spawned countless imitators in cinema, television, and video gaming, which borrowed elements invented by Romero. The film also redefined the "zombie." Before the film's release, the term "zombie" described a concept from Haitian folklore. Early zombie films combined this with racial and postcolonial anxieties. Romero never used the word "zombie" in the 1968 film or its script — using instead, "ghoul" — because he said that his flesh-eaters were something new. The term would be retroactively applied to Night of the Living Dead after its cannibalistic undead became the dominant zombie concept in the United States. The film was also seminal (and controversial at the time) in its casting of an African-American man in the lead role. Following the screening will be a discussion about the film and its cultural impact, facilitated by GCC professor and enthusiast…
“Maisy” by Lundy Bancroft- play reading
324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United StatesMiddle-aged and newly separated, Kenneth arrives at his elderly aunt Maisy's house in search of family and possibly solace, only to discover her dementia and memories are not what he expected. A sometimes funny and sometimes frustrating afternoon of tea and revelations ensues. Featuring Louise Krieger as Maisy and Lundy Bancroft as Kenneth. Directed by Jean Koester. Talk-backs after each performance. A donation at the door would be appreciated. Performance dates: Saturday, Oct. 28, 7pm and Sunday, Oct. 29, 2pm. Jean Koester: I have lived in the Pioneer Valley for 30+ years and have performed in the Valley for nearly as long. So, this role is a new direction for me – pun intended. Starting with The Dixie Swim Club in 2018, and then Dancing at Lughnasa last spring, I have had the pleasure of returning to directing, after a very, very long hiatus, and I love it. When I first read Lundy’s play, I immediately wanted to direct it. It is such a great pleasure to work with Louise and Lundy and I know you will enjoy their reading of Maisy. Louise Krieger: Louise has been treading the boards on many Valley stages for the past few decades, most…
“Maisy” by Lundy Bancroft- play reading
324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United StatesMiddle-aged and newly separated, Kenneth arrives at his elderly aunt Maisy's house in search of family and possibly solace, only to discover her dementia and memories are not what he expected. A sometimes funny and sometimes frustrating afternoon of tea and revelations ensues. Featuring Louise Krieger as Maisy and Lundy Bancroft as Kenneth. Directed by Jean Koester. Talk-backs after each performance. A donation at the door would be appreciated. Performance dates: Saturday, Oct. 28, 7pm and Sunday, Oct. 29, 2pm. Jean Koester: I have lived in the Pioneer Valley for 30+ years and have performed in the Valley for nearly as long. So, this role is a new direction for me – pun intended. Starting with The Dixie Swim Club in 2018, and then Dancing at Lughnasa last spring, I have had the pleasure of returning to directing, after a very, very long hiatus, and I love it. When I first read Lundy’s play, I immediately wanted to direct it. It is such a great pleasure to work with Louise and Lundy and I know you will enjoy their reading of Maisy. Louise Krieger: Louise has been treading the boards on many Valley stages for the past few decades, most…
“Hot” Comedy at LAVA
324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United StatesThe Valley's Finest Upcoming Comics! Come bear witness to "WestMass" finest comics—Molly Hynes, Ryan Arnold, and Joe Kapinos—hosted by Nisse Greenberg and with closer comic/rapper Ezra Prior. Yeah, I said WestMass, land of volleyball, basketball, and... farmshares. Comedy. 7:30 doors / 8pm show $10 - get $2 off here Nisse Greenberg is an award winning storyteller and stand up comedian who works over at Stone Soup Cafe on Saturdays. They like free stuff. Molly Hynes is a comedian out of Western Mass whose off kilter jokes and puns remind us of the ever present absurdity in daily life. Many people are proud of her, friends, family members, even her dentist (sometimes). Ryan Arnold is a writer/comedian/musician and silly goose from Housatonic, MA. He is trying his best. Doctors have given him a diagnosis of mild to moderate handsomeness. Joe Kapinos is a comedian from Western Massachusetts who likes to poke fun at himself, talking about non conventional topics, all while mixing in conversations with the audience. His appearance reads "Jesus goes to the beach" mixed with "it was never just a phase mom!" A storyteller at heart who likes to go off on a rant when the space asks for…
Puppetry Percolator
324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United StatesLAVA's Puppetry Percolator, on the 4th Thursday of each month, is an informal exploration of the worldwide art of puppetry. Drop in to examine puppetry's history and evolution as an art, play with different forms, and workshop simple puppets and performance. Appropriate for teens and adults. Let's have some fun! Facilitated by Jovonna Van Pelt, former director of Puppet Showplace Theatre.
Genealogical Research for Marginalized Groups: a LAVA Humanities Panel Discussion
324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United StatesGenealogical research is often complicated by the limits of historical documentation, and this is made all the more complicated in terms of Indigenous and African American genealogical research, due to the legacies of slavery, Jim Crow, colonialism, and genocide. David Brule, President of the Nolumbeka Project, and Orice Jenkins, Executive Director of Música Franklin, will discuss their experiences conducting this kind of complicated research. The panel will be moderated by Matthew Barlow, Humanities Coordinator at The LAVA Center and is presented in conjunction with LAVA's Black Families of Greenfield exhibit, which is on display through October. Light refreshments will be served. This is a free event. Donations are welcome. David Brule, the President of the Nolumbeka Project, is a member of the Nehantic Tribal Council. He is the coordinator of the National Park Service Battlefield Protection Program, the goal of which is to identify the likely locations of King Philip’s War (1675-76) Peskeompskut (Turners Falls) Battlefield and associated sites, including the Indigenous community Pestkeompskut-Wissatinnewag. On this, David works in partnership with an archeologist, town historic commissions, and members of several New England tribes. Orice Jenkins is a member of the Sons and Daughters of the U.S. Middle Passage and the…
DVAM 2023: Honoring Survival and Resilience Film Screening
324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United States"TINA" Film Screening: Shining a Light on Domestic Violence Hosted by: New England Learning Center for Women in Transition (NELCWIT) Entry Fee: sliding scale $0-20, no one turned away for lack of funds Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking event in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. NELCWIT is proud to present a special screening of the acclaimed documentary film "TINA," accompanied by a series of activities aimed at raising awareness around domestic violence and supporting survivors in our community. We'll be screening "TINA", a powerful documentary that explores the life, career, and resilience of the legendary Tina Turner. Her story is one of strength, survival, and triumph over adversity. Tina was an outspoken survivor and we share this film in honor of her life and legacy. As part of our commitment to supporting survivors, we will be hosting a raffle with exciting prizes from local businesses and a sliding scale bake sale. Funds raised during this event will go directly toward providing vital support and resources to survivors in our community. Throughout the event, we will have educational materials and displays aimed at raising awareness about domestic violence. Learn about the services NELCWIT offers and how we can…
Live music with Beetle 7
324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United StatesLive music at LAVA! Our house band, led by local musician Steve Koziol, with special guests, plays every 3rd Thursday. This is a coffeehouse-style concert during our gallery/cafe hours, for you to drop in, hang out, draw, write, make art, make friends, and come and go as you please! Beetle 7 is an ambient space music experience with Leo Hwang (theremin, guitar), Steve Koziol (alto sax, Baglama saz), Joel Paxton (guitar), and Kevin Smith (tuba). $3-5 suggested donation
Puppetry Percolator
324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United StatesLAVA's Puppetry Percolator, on the 4th Thursday of each month, is an informal exploration of the worldwide art of puppetry. Drop in to examine puppetry's history and evolution as an art, play with different forms, and workshop simple puppets and performance. Appropriate for teens and adults. Let's have some fun! Facilitated by Jovonna Van Pelt, former director of Puppet Showplace Theatre.
LAVA Film Festival
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Live music with Beetle 7
324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, United StatesLive music at LAVA! Our house band, led by local musician Steve Koziol, with special guests, plays every 3rd Thursday. This is a coffeehouse-style concert during our gallery/cafe hours, for you to drop in, hang out, draw, write, make art, make friends, and come and go as you please! Beetle 7 is an ambient space music experience with Leo Hwang (theremin, guitar), Steve Koziol (alto sax, Baglama sax), Joel Paxton (guitar), and Kevin Smith (tuba). $3-5 suggested donation