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Jinglefest, ‘It’s a Wonderful Night in Turners Falls’ bring holiday fun

December 13, 2021 //  by LAVA

"Next door at The LAVA Center, there were several other vendors, a crafting station for children and community art pieces on display. "'I like that it’s on the earlier side so we’re not out until …

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Slew of weekend holiday festivities coming to Greenfield

December 7, 2021 //  by LAVA

"The annual holiday pop-up shop at the Pushkin Gallery, hosted by Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, is also returning this year after a year’s hiatus, with more than 30 vendors lined up over …

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Literary Open Bar set for Saturday/ LAVA Center offering Gallery Cafe

December 7, 2021 //  by LAVA

"The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host a Literary Open Bar on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m., immediately after its Saturday Holiday Salon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. "The format of the …

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Saturday Holiday Salon organizers urge residents to buy local

November 26, 2021 //  by LAVA

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Saturday Holiday Salons start Nov. 27

November 18, 2021 //  by LAVA

"For the second year, The LAVA Center, 324 Main St. in downtown Greenfield, will host its Saturday Holiday Salon, a pop-up art salon and marketplace featuring local vendors, artisans and craftspeople …

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Climate change plays continue Saturday, Thursday

November 13, 2021 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center’s series of short climate change plays, collectively titled “A Global Green New Deal,” continues on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 7 …

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GCC prof on the social commentary of horror films

October 28, 2021 //  by LAVA

"The LAVA Center will present 'Ticket to Terror: Horror Film in the Age of Anxiety,' a presentation by GCC professor Lillian Ruiz, on Saturday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. "A good horror film offers not …

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Climate change plays continue Thursday/ Saturday Salon picks up Halloween theme this week

October 27, 2021 //  by LAVA

"Climate change plays continue Thursday "The LAVA Center’s series of short climate change plays, collectively titled “A Global Green New Deal,” will continue on Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at 324 …

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LAVA Center to host Literary Open Bar

October 22, 2021 //  by LAVA

"The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will offer a Literary Open Bar on Saturday at 2 p.m. "According to a LAVA Center press release, this loosely formatted reading/discussion group moderated by author …

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LAVA Center hosting Third Tuesday Greenfield Word

October 19, 2021 //  by LAVA

The Third Tuesday Greenfield Word organized by Human Error Publishing will be held at The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., on Oct. 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. Open mic starts at 7:30 and featured authors start at …

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Simon to give talk on social justice and media

October 14, 2021 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center will host “Social Justice And Media: How Community Media Can Help,” a presentation by Philippe Simon, local filmmaker and production coordinator at GCTV, on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 1:30 …

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Tour highlights Greenfield ties to Underground Railroad, abolitionist movement

October 11, 2021 //  by LAVA

"More than two dozen people took to the city’s streets Saturday for a walking tour highlighting local ties to the Underground Railroad and abolitionist movement. "The tour was led by Greenfield …

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Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 to feature short play readings, discussions

October 9, 2021 //  by LAVA

"The LAVA Center in Greenfield is hosting Climate Change Theatre Action 2021, a series of readings of climate change-themed short plays — and community members are invited to participate. "Founded …

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Greenfield Notebook: Oct. 2, 2021

October 2, 2021 //  by LAVA

LAVA Center offering Gallery Cafe GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host a LAVA Gallery Cafe on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m.Play reading series focused on climate change …

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LAVA Center starting Literary Open Bar event

September 27, 2021 //  by LAVA

"The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. is presenting a new event series called the Literary Open Bar for those who enjoy reading and writing. "In this a loosely formatted discussion group, participants …

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Program planned on city’s involvement in Underground Railroad

September 24, 2021 //  by LAVA

ECHO Greenfield (Exploring and Creating Histories Ourselves) and Joan Featherman will lead a program Saturday about Greenfield’s involvement in the Underground Railroad and other anti-slavery activity …

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The LAVA Center to Host Climate Change-themed Short Play Readings

September 16, 2021 //  by LAVA

"The LAVA Center is proud to present Climate Change Theatre Action 2021, a series of readings of climate change-themed short plays, open for all community members to participate in. "Founded in …

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The LAVA Center Fosters Performing & Literary Arts in Greenfield- TV interview

September 3, 2021 //  by LAVA

Located in Greenfield’s Crossroads Cultural District, The LAVA Center (Local Access to Valley Arts), is a new arts incubator, black box theater, and community space. Opened in 2020, the Center’s …

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Greenfield Notebook: Aug. 27, 2021

August 27, 2021 //  by LAVA

LAVA Center plans three events for coming week. The LAVA Center’s lineup of events at 324 Main St. in Greenfield this week includes: • The weekly Saturday Salon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. will …

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Arts & Culture Briefs: Aug. 19, 2021

August 19, 2021 //  by LAVA

LAVA Center plans Saturday Salon; two ECHO Greenfield events. The LAVA Center’s lineup of events at 324 Main St. in Greenfield this week includes: • The weekly Saturday Salon from 11 a.m. to 2 …

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Greenfield Notebook: Aug. 14, 2021

August 14, 2021 //  by LAVA

LAVA Center hosting Third Tuesday Greenfield Word GREENFIELD — The Third Tuesday Greenfield Word organized by Human Error Publishing will be held at The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., on Aug. 17, at 7 …

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Greenfield Farmers’ Market partnering with LAVA Center for first Art Market Day

August 13, 2021 //  by LAVA

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Farmers’ Market is partnering with The LAVA Center to offer its first Art Market Day, where customers can find not only their traditional foods, but also various artistic …

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Greenfield Notebook: July 28, 2021

July 27, 2021 //  by LAVA

LAVA Center hosting poetry reading GREENFIELD — Karen Schubert and Jovonna Van Pelt will present a poetry reading on Friday at 7 p.m. at The LAVA Center, 324 Main St. Read the article online …

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LAVA Center hosting Sunday online film series

July 16, 2021 //  by LAVA

"The LAVA Center is hosting its first Open Screen Film Festival this month, offering filmmakers from across Massachusetts a chance to share their work with a wider audience. "The online festival, …

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Third Tuesday Greenfield Word resuming

July 16, 2021 //  by LAVA

"Following a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, Human Error Publishing is restarting the Third Tuesday Greenfield Word on Tuesday, July 20, at The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. Doors open at 7 p.m., …

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Grant-funded project giving residents skills to research local history, record own stories

July 14, 2021 //  by LAVA

"With the help of the community, The LAVA Center is launching a digital collection of essays, stories, poems, artwork, photography and short videos, all aimed at creatively documenting the history of …

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Online film festival to screen state-made movies

July 8, 2021 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center will host the Open Screen Film Festival starting Sunday and running through July 25. The event is an online showcase of Massachusetts filmmaking talent, from students to professionals …

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Greenfield artist featured at The LAVA Center

July 8, 2021 //  by LAVA

Many thanks to Chris at The Greenfield Recorder for hanging out this Saturday and writing this great article in yesterday's paper about Cathe Janke's new show! Come and see it on Saturdays 11-2 or …

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Cathe Janke’s artwork on display

July 3, 2021 //  by LAVA

A new art show with work by Cathe Janke is now on display at The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. The show can be viewed on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 5 to 9 p.m. through …

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Submissions sought for film festival

June 28, 2021 //  by LAVA

"The deadline to submit a film to be included in The LAVA Center’s Open Screen Film Festival is Monday, July 5. "'This festival will function like an open mic, in that there will be no competitive …

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At the crossroads of the political and personal

June 10, 2021 //  by LAVA

"No stranger to tackling contemporary issues through theater, Silverthorne Theatre Company has announced, along with Local Access to Valley Arts (LAVA), the public reading of a new play, 'Gridlock,' a …

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Arts Beat 6/1/21

June 1, 2021 //  by LAVA

"The LAVA Center in Greenfield will host the Open Screen Film Festival on Sundays in July, an online showcase of Massachusetts filmmaking talent, from students to professionals and everyone in …

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Arts Beat

May 11, 2021 //  by LAVA

"The LAVA Center in Greenfield received a digital capacity grant from the Massachusetts Council for the Humanities to develop a local history project and to create a new website to feature the …

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Short plays to tackle climate change

April 22, 2021 //  by LAVA

by Andy Castillo for the Greenfield Recorder In the face of the global climate crisis, it can be difficult to comprehend just how expansive the challenges are. An online theatrical initiative by …

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The LAVA Center in Greenfield closes temporarily, adds online programming

January 17, 2021 //  by LAVA

The LAVA Center, a gallery and art space at 324 Main St., has temporarily closed its physical gallery space, due to concerns and legal restrictions related to the pandemic. Instead, The LAVA Center …

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Arts Beat

November 24, 2020 //  by LAVA

Facing The Future: Climate Change Theater, an online short play festival, will be presented by the LAVA Center in Greenfield. In plays penned by 13 playwrights from 3 continents, characters from …

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Facing the Future: Zoom Skits for Climate Change

November 23, 2020 //  by LAVA

Afternoon Rantz with Leah Rantz talks with Jan and Vanessa of the Lava Center in Greenfield about the upcoming Zoom short play festival available online: Facing the Future: Climate Change …

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Art for the coronavirus era

November 19, 2020 //  by LAVA

“'People can come and see art, listen to pre-recorded music and shop for items made by local artists, artisans and crafters,' Query said. 'We always have an eclectic group, and now we’re adding our …

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Video artist’s work shown at LAVA Center this month

October 22, 2020 //  by LAVA

"The short film tracks a relationship between two people viewers never see and one of whom they never hear, he said. The mixed-media video installation 'hacks up styles from Chris Marker, Marguerite …

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Westfield News’ Arts Beat | Episode: 2 by Christopher Janke

October 20, 2020 //  by LAVA

"Episode: 2, a mixed media experimental video by Christopher Janke will be presented by Greenfield’s LAVA Center Oct. 23-25 and 30 and Nov.1. Hacking up styles from Chris Marker, Marguerite Duras, and …

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Popup art series in downtown Greenfield

September 10, 2020 //  by LAVA

"A popup art salon and marketplace will take place at the LAVA Center on Main Street starting this weekend in downtown Greenfield." "A press statement describes the shows as an 'eclectic offering …

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Re-emerging, re-imagining: The LAVA Center reopens with precautions in place

July 30, 2020 //  by LAVA

"Only a few months* after its grand opening in January, The LAVA Center in Greenfield was forced to temporarily shutter its physical space in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, the …

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Arts Beat

June 23, 2020 //  by LAVA

"From A Distance: 2020 (corona)vision(s), an online COVID-19 themed short play festival, presented by the LAVA Center in Greenfield, airs June 28 at 2PM on LAVA’s Facebook live stream. The festival …

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LAVA Center to stream short play festival

June 21, 2020 //  by LAVA

"An online short play festival will be performed by Greenfield and regional performers, bringing to life 18 short views of COVID-19. "The LAVA Center will present “From A Distance: 2020 …

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LAVA Center to host virtual book club with Federal Street Books

April 9, 2020 //  by LAVA

"In collaboration, The LAVA Center and Federal Street Books have launched the virtual club as part of the Greenfield arts center’s ongoing Monday night program, Lit Up the Night. A new book will be …

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Arts Beat

March 31, 2020 //  by LAVA

"The Lava Center in Greenfield is holding on-line Open Mics. The program began March 25, with local artists: Paul Richmond, Nina Gross, Lindy Whiton, John Lentz Trio, Jan Maher, Michael Nix, Trenda …

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Cancellations, closures and community updates

March 27, 2020 //  by LAVA

"An Online Open Mic series is being offered by The LAVA Center, an arts incubator, black box theater, and community space at 324 Main St., Greenfield. The next events are April 14 and 28. For details …

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Stagestruck: Ghost Lights in the Darkness

March 27, 2020 //  by LAVA

"Silverthorne Theater Company is also mounting an online open mic series, with their Greenfield partners the LAVA Center..." …

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The shows must go on-air, online!

March 23, 2020 //  by LAVA

"The LAVA Center will be hosting its first Online Open Mic that will “go live” Wednesday, March 25 at 2 p.m. on its YouTube channel. It will be posted as a public YouTube playlist that will be shared …

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Sounds Local: Support your local artists

March 19, 2020 //  by LAVA

"The LAVA Center, the new community arts center in Greenfield, just announced it will hold a virtual open mic on Wednesday, March 25 at 2 p.m. If you are interested in signing up, visit the LAVA …

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COVID-19 community updates

March 17, 2020 //  by LAVA

"The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., Greenfield, will host an online open mic on Wednesday, March 25, at 2 p.m. The open mic will stream on their YouTube channel and be announced to Facebook event …

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Bringing out the ‘banjo people’

March 5, 2020 //  by LAVA

A great article about one of our tenants, Michael Nix! Bringing out the ‘banjo people’by Anita Fritz/The Greenfield RecorderMarch 3, 2020 …

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Staff Picks: Irish music

March 5, 2020 //  by LAVA

"The recently opened community arts organization in Greenfield, the LAVA Center, hosts its second Sunday potluck alongside traditional Irish music. The potluck features homemade dishes, but those who …

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Arts Previews: Literary nights in Greenfield

February 27, 2020 //  by LAVA

"The LAVA Center’s Literary Series continues on Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. with a presentation by poet and spoken-word artist Paul Richmond of Wendell, who is also the founder of the regional …

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Sounds Local: Music at Greenfield’s Winter Carnival

January 30, 2020 //  by LAVA

"The Local Access to Valley Arts (LAVA) Center, a new arts and incubation center in Greenfield is opening this weekend, and while not a part of Winter Carnival, the venue has a full schedule of …

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Staff Picks: LAVA Center Opening…

January 30, 2020 //  by LAVA

"Greenfield welcomes a new performing space on Main Street this weekend. The LAVA Center, part black box theater, part art gallery, is opening with three days of activities to reflect the center’s …

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LAVA Center opening in Greenfield this weekend

January 30, 2020 //  by LAVA

The Greenfield Recorder1/30/20 …

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ArtBeat Report on The Bill Newman Show

January 24, 2020 //  by LAVA

Donnabelle interviews LAVA's Lucinda Kidder. Starts around 42:48. …

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Arts Beat

January 22, 2020 //  by LAVA

"Local Access to Valley Arts (LAVA) a Greenfield-based non-profit will open a new performing arts and community space, The LAVA Center in downtown Greenfield, MA on January 31. The LAVA Center houses …

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20 places opening in western Massachusetts in 2020

January 20, 2020 //  by LAVA

We're number 8! "The LAVA Center is a new arts incubator, black box theater, and community space. It’ll be located at 324 Main Street in Greenfield. "The LAVA center will host art events, …

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