a community arts venue in Greenfield, MA
Documentary screening explores climate crisis GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Public Library and The LAVA Center will present “Rising River’s Edge: The Climate Crisis in Franklin County” on Monday, …
Documentary screening explores climate crisis/ Sept. 5 program focusing on Lizzie BordenRead More
Seeking to amplify queer voices in the valley, two Greenfield poets have launched a new monthly open mic night at the LAVA Center on Main Street. Smack Dab Queer Open Mic held its first event on …
Smack Dab in Greenfield: New open mic night celebrates queer voicesRead More
Jan Maher casting for ‘Ismene’ GREENFIELD — Auditions will be held on Sunday, July 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, July 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. for Jan Maher’s play “Ismene,” funded in part by the …
GREENFIELD — Advocates for single-payer health care say creating a Massachusetts Healthcare Trust could save the state $37.36 billion in health insurance costs. While state legislators consider …
Advocates talk benefits of single-payer health care in Greenfield forumRead More
The LAVA Center in Greenfield is accepting submissions for their fifth annual LAVA Film Festival from "emerging local filmmakers who create films that engage with the community and are made with …
Organizers of the 5th annual Lava Film Festival are accepting applications and are encouraging local filmmakers to apply. Filmmakers have until August 10th to submit their …
Greenfield’s LAVA Center hosts 5th annual Lava Film Festival from Oct. 10-12Read More
Pop-up cartoon exhibit on display Local artist Andrea Cohen-Kiener will host “A Woman Under Pressure,” a pop-up cartoon exhibit at The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. during its cafe/gallery hours on …
Pop-up cartoon exhibit on display/ New comedy sets coming to LAVA CenterRead More
Lghts, camera, action! The LAVA Center, in the heart of downtown Greenfield, is calling on amateur filmmakers from across the state to submit their work for the fifth LAVA Film Festival. The …
Amateur Mass. filmmakers can have their movies shown at Greenfield festivalRead More
‘Theater of Ideas’ to discuss single-payer health care As part of The LAVA Center’s “Theater of Ideas” conversation series, the Friday, July 18 program will focus on single-payer health care. The …
‘Theater of Ideas’ to discuss single-payer health care/ Queer open mic night starts Aug. 1Read More
The painted gaze of Littlefox, a Native American woman from Minneapolis, follows viewers who enter The LAVA Center to view the arts venue’s current exhibit, “Portraits in RED: Missing and Murdered …
With food insecurity rising across the state and food pantries seeing their highest number of clients since the pandemic, the public is invited to a fundraising event this weekend to support local …
Greenfield poetry event aims to raise $6K for food pantriesRead More
GREENFIELD — Local filmmaker Julian Lowenthal and the Improv Alliance will present their work at The LAVA Center on Thursday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m. Lowenthal is an award-winning film producer and …
LAVA Film Night to feature Julian Lowenthal, Improv AllianceRead More
‘Words on Art on Words’ exhibit to open GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host an opening reception for the “Words on Art on Words” exhibit on Saturday, July 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 …
Greenfield business owner and belly dancer Elizabeth DeNeeve and South Deerfield belly dancer Emily Gaylord having been co-producing a belly dancing showcase called “Molten: An Evening of Belly …
‘You can just do it forever’: Belly dance classes and shows grow steady local followingRead More
GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. is presenting its third annual festival of new play readings by mostly local playwrights, “On the Boards.” Attendees can get a glimpse into the process …
Four Rivers students have artwork on display GREENFIELD — Four Rivers Charter Public School students will present their end-of-year art show at The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., as part of the year’s …
GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will present its next installment of the monthly Writers Read series, featuring Dana Salisbury, Cindy Snow and Christine Dutton, on Wednesday, May 14, at 7 …
Just days before the presidential inauguration in January, 300 people filled Greenfield’s Second Congregational Church for a program called “Our Projects for 2025: Envisioning the World We Want.” Now, …
May 8: Screening of ‘Our Projects, Our Visions 2025’Read More
The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host an exhibit featuring work by Steven Howe throughout May. An opening reception will be held Saturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Howe, a western …
GREENFIELD — Whether your family traditions are pysanky egg decorating, wycinanki paper cutting or traditional folk dancing, residents are invited to celebrate all things Polish and Eastern European …
Mini festival in Greenfield to celebrate Polish, Eastern European heritageRead More
GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. is holding auditions for the third annual On the Boards festival of new play readings by mostly local playwrights. The LAVA Center seeks a wide …
Auditions planned in advance of On the Boards festivalRead More
First Sunday Word returns April 6 GREENFIELD — The First Sunday Word (formerly the Third Tuesday Word), a long-running literary event hosted by Paul Richmond of Human Error Publishing, will be held …
Sweet Spirit & A Balm in GileadSecond Congregational Church, GreenfieldSaturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30Greenfield’s LAVA Center is facilitating a collaboration with Música Franklin, Twice …
GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center, Musica Franklin, Twice As Smart and Arthur C. Jones, founder of The Spirituals Project of Denver, Colorado, are collaborating on two programs focusing on the power of …
(Mass Appeal) – A musical extravaganza takes place next weekend with the goal of lifting and healing our spirits. Here with all the fun details are Orice Jenkins, Executive Director of Música …
LAVA Center partnership presents a vocal music programRead More
March 22: Belly dance showcase GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host a belly dance showcase on Saturday, March 22, at 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5. There is a $10 suggested …
GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center is seeking submissions for plays and directors for its annual new play festival, “On the Boards.” The deadline for both play submissions and director applications is March …
Next Writers Read set for March 12 GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will present its next installment of the monthly Writers Read series, featuring Joannah Whitney, Madeline Leue and …
Next Writers Read set for March 12/ Greening Greenfield to screen ‘The Grab’Read More
GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center has launched a new series of speaking programs designed to spark community conversations. On the third Friday of each month, the 324 Main St. arts center will welcome a …
New ‘Theater of Ideas’ series fostering conversations in GreenfieldRead More
Exhibit highlighting Eastern European immigrants comes to LAVA Center GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host “New Roots in River Banks: Polish and Other Eastern Immigrant Stories,” …
New Roots in River Banks: Polish and Other Eastern Immigrant StoriesThe LAVA Center, GreenfieldOpening reception Friday, March 7 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.On view through MayMany of the residents of …
GREENFIELD — The First Sunday Word (formerly the Third Tuesday Word), a long-running literary event hosted by Paul Richmond of Human Error Publishing, will be held at The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. …
LAVA Center showcase to feature new authors GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host a new book showcase featuring 10 authors, with new releases from several different publishers, on …
LAVA Center showcase to feature new authors/ Feb. 27: Jazz jam sessionRead More
The LAVA Center in Greenfield will host its monthly “Open Stage” – described as “Like an open mic but more” – on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Signup starts at 6:30 p.m. The event is open …
Greening Greenfield to screen ‘Eating for Tomorrow’ GREENFIELD — To educate viewers about how humans impact the planet and the significance of food choices, Greening Greenfield will present a …
GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will present its next installment of the monthly Writers Read series, featuring Poet’s Seat Poetry Contest 2024 youth winners Madison McCarthy, Summit …
Next Writers Read to feature Poet’s Seat Poetry Contest winnersRead More
GREENFIELD — Coinciding with the 103rd annual Winter Carnival, The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. is celebrating its fifth anniversary this weekend. All events are free to attend, though donations to …
The LAVA Center in Greenfield celebrating fifth anniversary this weekendRead More
We’re putting the “multi” in multi-disciplinary with our party hats on. The LAVA Center is celebrating its fifth birthday this weekend with Greenfield's Winter Carnival festivities. Their scope is …
The Fabulous 413: Jan. 30, 2025: Art connections in busy weeksRead More
LAVA’s 5th Birthday PartyThe LAVA Center, GreenfieldFriday, Jan. 31 – Sunday, Feb. 2I see announcements about things going on at the LAVA Center with a very high degree of frequency. They always have …
The LAVA Center, Greenfield’s community arts center, celebrates its 5th anniversary Jan. 31-Feb. 2, with a weekend of arts and cultural activities. There are concerts, readings, exhibitions, and more. …
Arts Beat: new, returning performances come to the regionRead More
The Lava Center celebrates its 5th anniversary with music The winter carnival isn’t the only big event happening in Greenfield this weekend. The Lava Center, a community arts and humanities space …
GREENFIELD — As Pioneer Valley farmers continue to contend with extreme weather year after year, The LAVA Center has announced a new short-form documentary highlighting the intersections of climate …
‘Rising River’s Edge’ documentary to explore how area farmers adapt to severe weatherRead More
Dec. 19: Poetry book launch GREENFIELD — Local writer La Wanza Lett-Brewington will hold a book launch, reading and performance for her new book of poetry, “Reflections & Tears: Voices of My …
Dec. 19: Poetry book launch / Community Art Show wrapping upRead More
GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will present a mixed-media program of short videos and play readings on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Masks are required at the 2 p.m. show and …
LAVA Center presents Climate Change Theater 2024: ‘In It Together’Read More
By creating monthly storytelling open mic sessions for community members to share their most disastrous moments, The LAVA Center provides an opportunity to “learn things about people that wouldn’t …
‘Beautiful disasters’ inspire monthly storytelling series in GreenfieldRead More
GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will present a screening of the 2008 film “Sita Sings the Blues” — directed, written, produced, designed and animated by Nina Paley — on Thursday, Nov. 14, …
In 25 hours, a group of playwrights and actors will write and rehearse an evening of new plays, bringing them to life as part of The LAVA Center’s 25-Hour Theater Festival. On Saturday, Nov. 2, …
Theater festival brings 25-hour playwriting challengeRead More
