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Three arts groups partner for Dec. 8 Poetry Crawl

December 2, 2023 //  by LAVA

Three arts organizations are partnering to host a Poetry Crawl on Friday, Dec. 8. The Poetry Crawl starts at 6 p.m. at 10 Forward with readings by Soanell Esguerra and Wren Hannah, followed by Nina …

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Documenting local histories: Mass Humanities grant will help PVMA produce new audio project and expand public outreach

December 2, 2023 //  by LAVA

At the LAVA Center in Greenfield, Humanities Coordinator Matthew Barlow said their focus will be on the climate crisis and how it affects “farmers, gardeners and consumers.” “We’re looking at the …

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This Giving Tuesday, support The LAVA Center with a sustaining monthly donation

November 20, 2023 //  by LAVA

Sustain The LAVA Center so we can work together to sustain the arts, the humanities, artists, and audiences! 2023 has been a turnaround year for LAVA. Thanks to your support—whether you donated, …

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Saturday Salon offering locally made gifts / Community Art Show

November 20, 2023 //  by LAVA

Saturday Salon offering locally made gifts For the fourth year, The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host its Saturday Holiday Salon, a popup art salon and marketplace featuring vendors, artisans …

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LAVA Center hosting series of climate change programs

November 16, 2023 //  by LAVA

As a way to educate the public on the climate crisis, The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. is hosting theater, film and photography events, all in the theme of climate change. For one, come December, …

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Beetle 7 show set for Nov. 16 / LAVA Center to host Third Tuesday Greenfield Word

November 15, 2023 //  by LAVA

Beetle 7 show set for Nov. 16 The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will present Beetle 7, its house band led by local musician Steve Koziol, on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Beetle 7 is an …

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Auditions for Climate Change Theatre Action “All Good Things Must Begin” at The LAVA Center

November 10, 2023 //  by LAVA

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LAVA Center celebrating writing all November

November 7, 2023 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. is hosting WRITE NOV, a full month of programs geared toward and featuring local writers, for its second year. LAVA Center hosts will be on site every day in …

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Greenfield film screening to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 19, 2023 //  by LAVA

The New England Learning Center for Women in Transition (NELCWIT) has planned a film screening to commemorate both Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the late legendary singer-songwriter Tina …

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Panel to talk genealogical research for marginalized groups

October 17, 2023 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host a free panel discussion with David Brule, president of the Nolumbeka Project, and Orice Jenkins, a member of the Sons and Daughters of the U.S. Middle Passage …

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New England Public Media And PRX Team With Humanities Group To Tell One State’s Stories.

October 13, 2023 //  by LAVA

"The groups that have been selected to take part in the program include Local Access to Valley Arts, a community arts and humanities space, arts incubator, and black box theater in downtown …

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LAVA Center hires humanities coordinator

October 13, 2023 //  by LAVA

Matthew Barlow has joined The LAVA Center as its new humanities coordinator. This part-time position, funded by Mass Humanities, will enable the Main Street arts center to offer ongoing humanities …

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LAVA Center announces new Humanities Coordinator hire

September 26, 2023 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center is thrilled to announce that Matthew Barlow will be joining the staff as Humanities Coordinator. This part-time position, funded by Mass Humanities, will enable LAVA to offer ongoing …

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3rd Annual LAVA Film Festival highlights local filmmakers of all ages

September 19, 2023 //  by LAVA

"(Mass Appeal) – If you are a fan of films, especially ones created locally, then you will certainly enjoy the Lava Film Festival coming up this weekend. Wally Marzano-Lesnevich, Co-Director of the …

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LAVA Center Film Festival maintains varied genres in third year

September 15, 2023 //  by LAVA

"From hobbyists to professionals, filmmakers from across Massachusetts will have the opportunity to share their work on the big screen as part of the third annual LAVA Center Film Festival. "The …

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LAVA Center to host Constitution reading, discussion / LAVA Center seeks exhibit submissions

September 13, 2023 //  by LAVA

LAVA Center to host Constitution reading, discussion Inspired by the Greenfield Public Library’s announcement that it will be distributing Pocket Constitutions for Constitution Day, The LAVA Center …

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Arts Beat: Chester production goes to NYC, local filmmakers come to Greenfield

September 11, 2023 //  by LAVA

Arts Beat: Chester production goes to NYC, local filmmakers come to Greenfield …

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Local Filmmaker Series concludes with Melissa McClung

September 8, 2023 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host the final installment of its Local Filmmakers Series on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. with Melissa McClung. The following short films will be screened and …

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Ezra Prior to perform ‘Going for Broke’/ Next installment in Local Filmmaker Series set for Aug. 31

August 22, 2023 //  by LAVA

Ezra Prior to perform ‘Going for Broke’ The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will present local musician Ezra Prior, performing “Going for Broke,” on Friday, Aug. 25, from 7 to 10 p.m. Prior is a …

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LAVA Center to host Third Tuesday Greenfield Word/ LAVA Center launches new play reading series/ Aug. 20: Children’s book launch

August 14, 2023 //  by LAVA

LAVA Center to host Third Tuesday Greenfield Word The Third Tuesday Greenfield Word, a literary series organized by Paul Richmond and Human Error Publishing, will be held at The LAVA Center, 324 …

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Local artist Gyuri Képes’ exhibit on display in August

July 25, 2023 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will display a new art exhibit, “Viscera,” by local artist Gyuri Képes throughout August. An opening reception will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, from noon to 3 p.m. The …

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The LAVA Center’s Puppetry Percolator Held on 4th Thursday of Each Month

July 18, 2023 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center’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, …

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LAVA Center to host Third Tuesday Greenfield Word / LAVA Center begins Puppetry Percolator

July 18, 2023 //  by LAVA

LAVA Center to host Third Tuesday Greenfield Word The Third Tuesday Greenfield Word organized by Human Error Publishing will be held at The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., on July 18, from 7 to 10 p.m. …

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Mass Humanities awards $1.2M in culture sector recovery grants

July 11, 2023 //  by LAVA

"Mass Humanities on Tuesday announced that 35 state groups organizations will receive $1.2 million in grants, the largest single disbursement in the agency’s history." "In the Connecticut River …

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Third annual LAVA Center film fest looks to showcase diverse styles

July 10, 2023 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center is accepting submissions for its third annual film festival, an event dedicated to capturing the power of diverse filmmaking styles, according to LAVA Center manager and festival …

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LAVA Center hosting monthly Writers Read event

July 8, 2023 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. hosts a monthly series, Writers Read, on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Reading on July 12 will be Amie Hyson, Dennis Finnell and Erika Higgins …

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Wine, Dancing, Diaspora | The Fabulous 413 | July 7, 2023

July 7, 2023 //  by LAVA

We're exploring touchstones today. We find it in a new exhibit that seeks to highlight folx often overlooked. The LAVA Center in Greenfield hosts a number of projects, as we hear from co-coordinator …

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LAVA Center launching ‘Black Families of Greenfield’ exhibit / Thomas Ratté displaying art in July

July 7, 2023 //  by LAVA

LAVA Center launching ‘Black Families of Greenfield’ exhibit The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will present a new humanities gallery exhibit, “Black Families of Greenfield: A Brief Historical …

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July 8: ‘Every Moment of Every Day’ play reading

June 27, 2023 //  by LAVA

Lindy Whiton will offer a reading of her play, “Every Moment of Every Day,” at The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. on Saturday, July 8, at 7 p.m. The play, which is about women who gave their babies up …

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History exhibit on Black families of Greenfield to open at The LAVA Center

June 24, 2023 //  by LAVA

In an attempt to bring attention to histories and voices rarely heard in Greenfield, The LAVA Center, a community arts space in Greenfield, is opening a new humanities gallery exhibit entitled “Black …

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Staged Reading of “Every Moment of Every Day” at The LAVA Center

June 22, 2023 //  by LAVA

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New play fest at The LAVA Center concludes with “As We Were: Nine Days in October” by Jan Maher

June 21, 2023 //  by LAVA

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June 24: Penny whistle workshop / LAVA Center begins Puppetry Percolator

June 13, 2023 //  by LAVA

June 24: Penny whistle workshop Musician Dane Donato will lead a free penny whistle workshop at The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. on Saturday, June 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. Of ancient origins, the …

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Next Writers Read set for June 14 / Beetle 7 show set for June 15Next Writers Read set for June 14 /

June 7, 2023 //  by LAVA

Next Writers Read set for June 14 The LAVA Center’s next installment of its monthly Writers Read series will be held Wednesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. This month’s program features Connolly Ryan, a …

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Local to Global: Why I go to school 

June 5, 2023 //  by LAVA

During the month of May, each child’s photo, self-portrait, essay on “Why I Go to School” and creative artwork were on display at the LAVA center in Greenfield. Doug Selwyn, president of LAVA’s board …

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Tom Swetland art exhibit on display / ‘Interview with Archie’ kicks off play reading series

June 2, 2023 //  by LAVA

Tom Swetland art exhibit on display at LAVA Center The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will display a new art exhibit called “The Sky is Falling” by local artist Tom Swetland, throughout June. The …

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LAVA Film Festival in Greenfield accepting submissions

May 29, 2023 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Film Festival is a showcase of Massachusetts filmmaking talent from residents from students to professors and more, according to a news release sent to 22News from the LAVA Center. The …

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LAVA Center to host film screening

May 22, 2023 //  by LAVA

As part of its indiVISIBLE series focused on sharing migrant farm workers’ stories, The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host a screening of “Risking Their Lives To Cross U.S. Border: The Undocumented …

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The Fabulous 413: In flavor, in verse, in governance

May 19, 2023 //  by LAVA

"Martín Espada and Rich Michaelson will each be giving readings on May 20th: Espada at a benefit for The LAVA Center, and Michaelson at Forbes Library (with Michaelson giving a bonus reading through …

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Richard Michelson and Martin Espada on NPR

May 18, 2023 //  by LAVA

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Festival of New Play Readings by Local Playwrights at The LAVA Center in June

May 9, 2023 //  by LAVA

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LAVA Center hosting multimedia music event

April 14, 2023 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. is presenting Beetle 7, a live music project from local musician Steve Koziol, and featured guests Soporific!, on Thursday, April 20, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The coffee …

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Oral history and photo project to explore the untold stories of the region’s farmworkers

April 8, 2023 //  by LAVA

To highlight the often-unseen perspectives and experiences of Franklin County’s agricultural workers, The LAVA Center is launching a new program, as well as an accompanying podcast, to document their …

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Staged Reading of “The Odd Women” at The LAVA Center

April 3, 2023 //  by LAVA

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An indictment, an indigenous voice, two cloudy wines, and Cloudbelly

March 31, 2023 //  by LAVA

Jennifer Lee, from the Narragansett Tribe, on the Indigenous Voices screening at The LAVA Center in Greenfield. from The Fabulous 413 on NEPMClick here to listen to the archive. …

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Reseña de Arte: No somos máquinas de Alfonso Neal

March 16, 2023 //  by LAVA

"El sábado 11 de marzo se inauguró en The Lava Center en Greenfield la exposición No somos máquinas de Alfonso Neal. Se trata de una colección de fotografías y textos bilingües realizados por el autor …

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Mass Appeal: Exhibit to highlight words and portraits of local farmworkers

February 28, 2023 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center in Greenfield has an exhibit coming up that explores the plight of immigrant farm workers right here in Western Mass. Alfonso Neal and Lindy Whiton, project co-directors, share more …

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Photography by Joseph Ackerman on display at LAVA Center in March

February 28, 2023 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will display an exhibit of photography by Joseph Ackerman in March. Ackerman, a broadcast journalist for 35 years who witnessed the evolution of the industry from …

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No Somos Máquinas exhibit heading to LAVA Center

February 24, 2023 //  by LAVA

The Pioneer Valley Workers Center and The LAVA Center have partnered to curate the “No Somos Máquinas (We Are Not Machines): Farmworker Resistance in the Connecticut River Valley” exhibit for a spring …

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LAVA Center hosting monthly Writers Read event

February 1, 2023 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. hosts a monthly series, Writers Read, on the second Wednesday of each month starting at 7 p.m. Reading in February will be David Ram, Bob Barba and Edite …

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Artsbeat 01-06-23 Alexander Sovronsky – Jan Maher

January 6, 2023 //  by LAVA

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Roswald, Beetle 7 to perform at LAVA Center

December 5, 2022 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host live music by Roswald and Beetle 7 on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. Roswald is the trio of Kevin Smith on tuba, Steve Koziol on viola and Joel Paxton …

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Writers Read event set for Dec. 14

November 30, 2022 //  by LAVA

As part of the monthly Writers Read series organized by Lindy Whiton, The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will share the work of Jovonna Van Pelt, Brian Mooney and Wilson Roberts on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at …

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‘We all help each other’: Local shopkeepers celebrate Small Business Saturday

November 27, 2022 //  by LAVA

This prevalence of local productivity was celebrated by The LAVA Center in Greenfield, too. Small Business Saturday marked the revival of the center’s Holiday Salon series, which is in its third year …

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Saturday Salon to feature local authors/ Writing month concludes with local launch of ‘Dreams for a Broken World’

November 23, 2022 //  by LAVA

Saturday Salon to feature local authors The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will feature local publishers Human Error Publishing and Dog Hollow Press, plus authors Paul Richmond, Janet E. Aalfs, Dina …

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‘Poetry and Prose from the Heart’ set for Sunday/ ‘Healing the Heart’ exhibit on display through December/ LAVA Center hosting third annual Community Art Show

November 12, 2022 //  by LAVA

‘Poetry and Prose from the Heart’ set for Sunday The LAVA Center and the Center for New Americans will co-host “Poetry and Prose from the Heart: The Tradition of the Latiné Written Word” at The …

‘Poetry and Prose from the Heart’ set for Sunday/ ‘Healing the Heart’ exhibit on display through December/ LAVA Center hosting third annual Community Art ShowRead More

LAVA Center to host open writing time during November

October 28, 2022 //  by LAVA

In addition to workshops and special events throughout the month, The LAVA Center will host open writing times for two hours daily in November. Beginners, emerging writers and professionals are all …

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LAVA Center, GCC partner to host ‘Exorcist’ screening

October 13, 2022 //  by LAVA

In partnership with Greenfield Community College, the LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host a special Halloween event featuring a screening of the extended version of “The Exorcist,” along with a …

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Community herbalist to lead workshop at LAVA Center / LAVA Center to host Third Tuesday Greenfield Word

October 12, 2022 //  by LAVA

Community herbalist to lead workshop at LAVA Center Herbalist Patti Williams will present a workshop at The LAVA Center, located at 324 Main St., on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. The workshop …

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Month-long exhibit paired with workshops

October 7, 2022 //  by LAVA

Local artist Susannah Crolius’ Art + Soul community is hosting a gallery exhibit at The LAVA Center at 324 Main St., as well as special events and workshops, throughout October. Heart’s Desire: A …

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