What’s Happening in Amherst?

by Art and Maura Keene

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SINGLE DAY EVENTS

FRIDAY MARCH 1: MUSIC AT AMHERST PRESENTS TERRiI LYNNE CARRINGTON AND SOCIAL SCIENCE. 7:30 p.m. Buckley Recital Hall, Amherst College Galvanized by seismic changes in the ever-evolving social and political landscape, Terri Lyne Carrington and Social Science confront a wide spectrum of social justice issues. The band’s stunning double-disc debut, Waiting Game, immediately takes its place in the stirring lineage of politically conscious and activist music, expressing an unflinching, inclusive and compassionate view of humanity’s breaks and bonds through an expansive program melding jazz, R&B, indie rock, contemporary improvisation and hip-hop.

FRIDAY MARCH 1: NEIGHBOR WITH KENDALL STREET COMPANY. 8 p.m. The Drake, 44 North Pleasant Street. With a diverse catalog of hundreds of songs, the musical juggernaut Neighbor has become one of the most exciting and unpredictable live bands on the music scene today. Grown in large part by the passion and devotion of the fans called Neighbors, their symbiotic relationship inspires and touches every performance. The creation of childhood neighbors Richard James (vocals, keys) and Lyle Brewer (guitar), Neighbor combines ambitious composition, soulful balladry, and a fearless approach to their lengthy improvisations. The quartet is rounded out by Dan Kelly (bass) and Dean Johnston (drums) who fuel the groove and lay a solid foundation for Neighbor’s “down home”sound. Come see what’s good in the neighborhood. Tickets at https://www.thedrakeamherst.org/events/neighbor-w-kendall-street-company .

FRIDAY MARCH 1: THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY. 8 p.m. Tillis Performance Hall, Fine Arts Center, UMass. The Simon & Garfunkel Story is an immersive concert-style theater show that chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. | Tickets $80-$40; Five College Students and Youth 17 & Under $30-$15. Tix here.

BEGINNING FRIDAY MARCH 1: THE EVERGREENS REOPENS. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Emily Dickinson Museum, 280 Main Street. The moment we’ve all been waiting for: The Evergreens will open for the first time since 2019! The lives of the Dickinson families at the Homestead and The Evergreens were closely linked, both in their daily conduct and in the private lives that unfolded in the houses. These connections had a profound impact on Emily Dickinson’s poetry and, later, on the posthumous publication of her verse and the preservation of her legacy. Visitors are recommended to purchase tickets in advance at https://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org/visit/

SATURDAY MARCH 2: BANDWIDTH FACULTY ENSEMBLE. 1:30 p.m. Bezanson, UMass. Faculty/student collaborative concert. Cobus du Toit, flute; Romie de Guise-Langlois and Bixby Kennedy, clarinet; Jonathan Hulting-Cohen, saxophone; Remy Taghavi, bassoon; Joshua Michal, horn with Frederic Cohen, oboe; and advanced students. Music by Mozart, Enescu, Hindemith, Ian Clarke, and Erin Rogers. Free.

SATURDAY MARCH 2: “FOR OUT OF ZION” CONCERT. 7:30 p.m., Jewish Community of Amherst, 742 Main Street. Hazzan Jessi Roemers music weaves together ancient and modern texts. Her repertoire reflects a fusion of Yiddish, Hebrew, American folk, cantorial, and Bluegrass-Klezmer influences. Made possible through the support of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the National Center to Encourage Judaism. Tickets $10-$20, Under 18 free. Also available via Zoom. See www.jcamherst.org/zoomlinksinfo

SATURDAY MARCH 2: AMHERST DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS. 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. The ADTC will hold our annual Amherst Democratic Caucus to elect delegates to the 2024 Massachusetts Democratic Party State Convention. The caucus will be to elect delegates to the MassDems convention this spring. On Saturday, June 1, delegates will gather at the DCU Center in Worcester for a nominating convention for the US Senate seat currently held by Elizabeth Warren. Expect speeches from top Massachusetts Democrats. This is a great event to meet elected Massachusetts Democrats and the grassroots organizers working to make Massachusetts more progressive. 
Running for delegate is easy, and the only requirement is that you be a registered Democrat living in Amherst. We hope you’ll join us for our caucus and consider running for delegate. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkduCurjosGtPDiX9ADtzIV_NDw27FrpWO#/registration

SUNDAY MARCH 3: GUEST ARTIST CONCERT: DA CAPO CHAMBER PLAYERS. 4:30 p.m., Bezanson Hall, UMass. Curtis Macomber, violin; Chris Gross, cello; Marianne Gythfeldt, clarinet; Steven Beck, piano; Eva Ding, guest flutist. Music by Katherine Balch, Jason Eckardt, Lei Liang, Joan Tower, Elliott Carter, and Salvatore Macchia. Free.

SATURDAY MARCH 2: THE NIELDS. 8 p.m. The Drake, 44 North Pleasant Street. The Nields, the folk-rock band from Massachusetts, are delighted to announce the release of their much-anticipated twenty-first album, Circle of Days. An homage to the calendar––and really, time itself––this collection of songs is a testament to the band’s enduring creativity and unwavering commitment to their craft. Tickets at https://www.thedrakeamherst.org/events/the-nields-1

SUNDAY MARCH 3: MARY TIMONY WITH YOUBET. 8 p.m. The Drake, 44 North Pleasant Street. For more than 30 years, singer-songwriter and guitar hero Mary Timony has cut a distinctive path throught the world of independent music, most recently as vocalist and guitarist of acclaimed garage-pop power trio Ex Hex. Tickets at: https://www.thedrakeamherst.org/events/mary-timony-w-youbet

TUESDAY MARCH 5:TANK AND THE BANGAS 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW, WITH KIMAYA DIGGS. 8 p.m., the Drake, 44 North Pleasant Street. Coming from New Orleans, Tank and the Bangas are surrounded by plenty of grand musical traditions. And the five-piece group has a rare knack for combining various musical styles—fiery soul, deft hip-hop, deep-groove R&B and subtle jazz—into one dazzling, cohesive whole that evokes the scope of New Orleans music while retaining a distinctive feel all its own. Tickets at https://www.thedrakeamherst.org/events/tank-the-bangas-think-tank-10-year-anniversary-show

WEDNESDAY MARCH 6: PALESTINE/ISRAEL TALK SERIES: WHERE ARE WE HEADING? HOPES AND DELUSIONS: THE ONE STATE REALITY AND THE GAZA AFTERMATH. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Lyceum 201, Amherst College. Dr. Ahmad Samih Khalidi, Center for Security Policy, Geneva and Senior Fellow at the Institute of Palestine Studies. Presented by the Amherst College Departments of History, ASLC, and Anthropology/Sociology.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 6: WIND ENSEMBLE AND SYMPHONY BAND. 7:30 p.m. Tillis Hall, Fine Arts Center, UMass. With guests King Philip High School Wind Ensemble and Concert Band, Michael Keough and Joshua Wolloff, conductors. Featuring Stravinsky’s Symphonies of Wind Instruments, Tichell’s Angels in the Architecture, and more. $15/$5 for students. Tickets: https://fac.umass.edu/Online/seatSelect.asp

THURSDAY MARCH 7: VIRTUAL INFORMATION MEETING WITH WAYFINDERS ABOUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT BELCHERTOWN ROAD AND EAST STREET SCHOOL. 6 p.m. WayFinders will present its current plans and timeline for developing 70 units of affordable rental housing at East Street School and 80 Belchertown Road. Give your feedback. Zoom link.  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82682568684. Webinar ID: 826 8256 8684. Additional Info…

THURSDAY MARCH 7: NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE US HEALTH CARE SYSTEM AS A FAMILY PHYSICIAN AND AS A WOMAN BUSINESS LEADER.  6:30 p.m. Amherst Women’s Club. Dr. Kate Atkinson is. A local family physician who started Atkinson Family Practice, a Medical Home in Amherst and Northampton where they care for patients of all ages. Free and open to the public. Wine and Cheese at 6 p.m.

THURSDAY MARCH 7: ATTACA QUARTET. 7:30 p.m., Bowker Auditorium, UMass. The Grammy award-winning chamber ensemble Attacca Quartet, in the words of The Nation, “lives in the present aesthetically, without rejecting the virtues of the musical past.” Our program includes works by Caroline Shaw, Gabriela Ortiz, and Ludwig van Beethoven. | Tickets $35-$25; Five College Students and Youth 17 & Under $15. Tix here.

THURSDAY MARCH 7 THROUGH SATURDAY MARCH 9: ARHS MUSICAL: “NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT.” A recent Tony Award-winning Broadway comedy featuring the immortal songs of George and Ira Gershwin with over 100 ARHS students involved in every corner of the show. This frothy comedy is by turns hilarious and gorgeous. Come support the arts and ARHS March 7-9 at 7:30 or the Saturday, March 9 matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets $5-$20.

FRIDAY MARCH 8: OPENING RECEPTION FOR “WATER, NATURE, AND THE CITY”: AN EXHIBIT BY CHRISTINE MIRABAL. 4 to 6 p.m. Town Hall. Please join us for an evening of art and friendship.  Come meet the artist – Christine Mirabal.  Walk the galleries and enjoy some snacks.  Sponsored by the Amherst Public Art Commission.

SATURDAY MARCH 9: JACKSON GILLMAN AT SONG AND STORY SWAP. 7 to 9 p.m. First Churches, 165 Main Street. The Pioneer Valley Folklore Society’s monthly Song & Story Swap, now in its twenty-seventh year, will feature actor, songsmith, and story teller Jackson Gillman at its March show . GIllman will appear on March 9 from 7-9 p.m. at the First Church, 165 Main Street in Amherst. Free parking is available in the lot behind the church. The Song & Story Swap is open to members of the public of all ages. Gillman will present an Irish-themed program. Expect a rollicking evening, well-lubricated with his leprechaun spirit. His repertoire will include sprightly songs and tales about Guinness beer, a faux Irishman, and true farce about a toppled statute of the patron Saint of Ireland. Admission is free, with a suggested minimum donation to the artist of $7.50.  More information

SUNDAY MARCH 10: COMMEMORATION OF THE TIBETAN UPRISING.  9 a.m., Town Hall front steps. This day is an expression of solidarity for the Tibetan Peoples in exile across the world.  The Amherst event includes the raising of the Tibetan flag on Town Hall, the reading of a proclamation by the Town Council, and a march from Amherst to Northampton along Route 9 and concluding in Easthampton.

SUNDAY MARCH 10: EXPLORATIONS IN THE MUSIC OF SHAKESPEARE’S ENGLAND. 7:30 p.m., Bezanson Hall, UMass. Featuring the ensembles of the Five College Early Music Program, Allison Monroe, director. Shakespeare found inspiration in the music of his day, calling for songs in his plays, mentioning music theoretical concepts, quoting popular tunes, and using metaphorical imagery based on instruments. The Five College Early Music Program’s Collegium and Chamber Ensembles, including recorders, early voices, cornetts, and sackbuts, viols, violin band, and lutes, explores a variety of repertoires from early modern England, joined by some members of the community. Free

MONDAY MARCH 11: KEVIN MCCAFFREY POETRY READING. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., The Red Barn at Hampshire College. South Hadley poet Kevin McCaffrey will read from his new collection of poems, I Could Have Been More Wrong. The event is free and open to the public. It will also feature a performance of musical settings of a few of the poems by Peter Jones and Steven Santoro. Kevin McCaffrey has published a novel, Nightmare Therapy and a 2014 volume of poetry, Laughing Cult.

MONDAY MARCH 11: CONVERSATION WITH LABOR ACTIVIST CHRIS BROOKS (IUMass ’18), VISIONARY STRATEGIST WITH THE UAW. 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Old Chapel, UMass, 144 Hicks Way.
Here’s more on Chris from the WSJ:  “The group includes Chris Brooks, a 39-year-old labor activist recruited early this year to manage the new president’s transition team who then became a top aide. He helped overhaul the 88-year-old union, bringing a renewed militancy and empowering rank-and-file workers by pushing for frequent rallies and events where Fain heard them out. “

MONDAY MARCH 11: UMASS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT. 7:30 p.m., Tillis Performance Hall, Bromery Center for the Arts, UMass. Gonzalo Hidalgo Ardila, conductor. Featuring Josef Haydn’s Symphony No. 100 and Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 12. Tickets $15/$5 students and youth.

TUESDAY MARCH 12: CIVIC SUMMIT: SHOULD MASSACHUSETTS DROP THE MCAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT? 5 to 7 p.m. UMass College of Education, 813 North Pleasant Street. Join us for a lively discussion at our in-person event, where we will examine whether Massachusetts should eliminate the MCAS graduation requirement for high school students. The Civic Summit will bring together experts, educators, and concerned citizens, and will be organized in the style of a deliberative poll: attendees will “vote” on the measure before and after learning more about it. The Center for Education Policy will use this information to help inform other voters in the commonwealth. Parking in lots 27 and 66. Refreshments. Free.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 13: MEETING. OF THE SCHOOL EQUITY AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Amherst Regional High School Library. Meeting will be in person and is open to the public.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 13: CONSERVATION ACTION FOR BIODIVERSITY: DARKNESS AT NIGHT—ESSENTIAL FOR LIFE. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Online presentation by Dr. James Lowenthal of Smith College Department of Astronomy. Streetlights and exterior lighting on houses and buildings have become a necessity for daily life. But while light can provide us with a feeling of security, too much of it can have negative consequences that you might not expect. Not only does light pollution impact human health, energy use, and other quality of life issues, it also has been shown to impact wildlife. This is the second of the Kestrel Land Trust’s 2024 Online speaker series. Registration is required. Sliding Scale donation welcome.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 13: HEART OF AFGHANISTAN PERFORMED BY THE FANOOS QUARTET. 7:30 p.m., Bowker Auditorium, UMass. Banned by the Taliban from performing in their native country, Ahmad Fanoos, Elham Fanoos, Mehran Fanoos, and Sohail Karim bring Afghan music and culture to the world through Heart of Afghanistan. | Tickets $35-$25; Five College Students and Youth 17 & Under $12. Tickets here.

BEGINNING FRIDAY MARCH 15: KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION. On-line registration for children who will turn 5 on or before September 1, 2024. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our Dual Language Program at Fort River Elementary School To qualify, your kindergarten application must be received by April 24th, 2024. We kindly request that you refrain from entering any information into the portal before March 15th. If information is entered prematurely, it will not be saved, and you will be required to reenter it again after March 15th. Click on this link: Registration Link. Have Questions? We’re here to help! Call us at 413-362-1871. Secure your child’s spot in a vibrant learning community – where curiosity meets education! 

SATURDAY MARCH 16: GUITARRA! BOKYUNG BYUN. 8 p.m. Old Chapel, UMass.  Praised by Classical Guitar magazine as “confident and quite extraordinary,” Korean guitarist Bokyung Byun holds the distinction of having been the first woman to win the prestigious JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition. Tickets $20

SUNDAY MARCH 17: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF AMHERST: AMHERST HOME RULE CHARTER REVIEW. 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Zoom. The LWVA Charter Review Task Force is continuing its review of the Amherst Home Rule Charter in relation to League good government principles. The Task Force will be hosting a series of public Zoom discussions on questions related to potential Charter Amendments. The first part of the discussion will be a presentation of potential amendments to the Charter, how they may relate to good government principles, and how five years of experience has demonstrated whether an amendment is or is not needed. We will then open to public comments. Other sessions will be April 14 and May 5. Save the dates and spread the word.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 20: WORKSHOP: CLIMATE CHANGE IN NEW ENGLAND. 7 to 8 p.m. On-line. Workshop with Dr. Elizabeth Burakowski. Climate in the northeastern United States has shifted remarkably over the past few decades, with notable impacts on ecosystems and society. Trends include warmer and shorter winters, fewer days with continuous snow cover, changes in leaf out dates and chilling periods, and dramatic swings in precipitation and drought. How will the climate choices we make today affect native plants in the future? This talk will provide an overview of climate trends past and future, based on historical observations and future climate model projections. Part of the Hitchcock Center’s Climate Series.

TUESDAY MARCH 26 THROUGH FRIDAY MAY 10: FAINT/HIDDEN/SHROUDED: CONTEMPLATING OBSCURITY. ANNUAL EVA FIERST GRADUATE STUDENT CURATORIAL EXHIBITION. Opening reception and talk, Tuesday, March 26, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Bromery Center for the Arts Lobby and UMass Museum of Contemporary Art. This exhibit invites you to uncover hidden meanings and symbols buried beneath layers, prompting inquiry into what is visible and what has been deliberately concealed, drawing attention to the identities and intentions of artists and their work which have been often overlooked and obscured.

TUESDAY MARCH 26: 43^RD ANNUAL JAZZ SHOWCASE. 7:30 p.m., Bowker Auditorium, UMass. Jeffrey W Holmes, Coordinator. Featuring compositions and arrangements by UMass faculty, students, and alumni. Including Jazz Ensemble I, Chapel, Jazz Lab and Vocal Jazz Ensembles, plus Graduate Composers’ Ensemble, Graduate Jazz Quartet, Chamber Jazz Ensembles, and Jazz Faculty. Tickets $15/$5 students and youth.

THURSDAY MARCH 28: NOW OR NEVER: FORGING A MULTIRACIAL ALLIANCE IN LABOR. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Presented by the Western Mass Area Labor Federation, Racial Justice Committee and Education Committee. Featuring Carolina Bank Munoz, Cedric de Leon, and Naomi R. Williams. In 2024, U.S. society faces deep inequality and dire threats from authoritarian right-wing forces. Fighting back requires a multiracial labor movement dedicated to confronting racism and unifying workers across the lines that divide us. What can labor history teach us for this struggle?  Register here.

ONGOING AND MULTI-DAY EVENTS
TUESDAYS IN FEBRUARY: MY VOICE MY STORY. 4:30 on Amherst Media Channel 12. Amherst Media”s Black History Month Portrait Series returns with Tennis Professional, Art Carrington, who shares insight into the history of Black Tennis.

FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. RAINBOW COFFEE HOUR. 10-11 a.m. Amherst Senior Center, Bangs Center, 70 Boltwood Walk. The Rainbow Coffee Hour is a new LGBTIA+ social coffee group for ages 50 and above. Join us for this welcoming space to socialize. No format, no agenda, just community. The July coffee hour will be held on July 11, due to July 4 being the first Tuesday of the month.

FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH (EXCLUDING JULY): NORTHAMPTON JAZZ WORKSHOP. The Drake. 44 North Pleasant Street. 7:30 p.m. Free (donations accepted). Featuring the Green Street trio with a special guest. Featured set at 7:30 followed by an open jam session. Bring your axe. Full calendar of events here.

SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH (EXCLUDING JULY): OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THE DRAKE. 44 North Pleasant Street. Free event. Performers arrive by 5:30 p.m. Stage time: 6 p.m – 10 p.m. All ages. Younger performers will be slotted earler. All performers and styles of performances welcome, including but not limited to: music (of all kinds) – acoustic, folk, rock, hip hop, jazz, classical, etc…comedy, spoken word / readings, poetry, dance, performance art. House rules and more information.

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH: MOBILE FOOD PROGRAM. 1-2 p.m. The Boulders, 156 Brittany Manor Drive. Free produce. No registration necessary. Open to everyone. Brought by the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and the Amherst Survival Center. The Food Bank truck will be in the parking lot near apartments 115-125.

LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH: CRAFT AND CONVERSE. Mill District General Store and Local Art Gallery, 91 Cowls Road. 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Are you tired of creating in solitude? Looking to connect with other artistic individuals? Grab your sketchbook, knitting bag, or water color gear and join our monthly coworking group! Craft and converse, hosted by Easthampton artist Kaia Zimmerman, is held the last Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This welcoming, intentional space is designed for community members to come together for a casual, social evening while pursuing their own creative projects. Drop-ins welcome, but registration encouraged for any weather-related changes in schedule. Bring your own arts or crafts project (BYOA) to work on. Ages 16+.

EVERY WEDNESDAY : CAN’T REMEMBER CAFE. Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Are you or a loved one experiencing memory loss? At the Amherst Senior Center, we understand memory changes and have developed a new program based on the popular Memory Café format. The Can’t Remember (CR) Café offers fun, relaxation, and of course, snacks. This program is perfect for caregivers, people with mild memory loss, or anyone in the community who enjoys good conversation and strong coffee. Each Can’t Remember Café opens with a coffee and conversation hour, followed by a group activity. Join us on Wednesday, November 30th for a performance by our special musical guests, “Healing Hearts with Harmony” at 11:00am. Come for the coffee, stay for the connections! Email seniorcenter@amherstma.gov or call 413-259-3060 with questions. 

EVERY THURSDAY: STITCH CIRCLE. 4 to 6 p.m. Mill District Local Art Gallery and General Store, 91 Cowls Road. Grab your needles, venture to the General Store, and join us for our first Stitch Circle. Knitters, quilters, embroidery artists, and crocheters are all invited. Free.

FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH: VETERAN’S COMMUNITY BREAKFAST FOR ALL -8 a.m – 9 a.m. Large Activity Room, Bangs Center, 70 Boltwood Walk. At each breakfast (bagel/donut/coffee), a veteran or veteran ally, will tell his or her personal story regarding military service. Generation after generation reveals that those going to war to defend our country come back spiritually and morally wounded, regardless of the bodily consequences of combat. We want to bring veterans together for food and friendship to help coalesce a spirit of camaraderie to enable authentic, veteran-oriented communities to flourish. WELCOME: Veterans, Spouses, Caregivers, Amherst Community Members.  Let’s Build a Thriving Veterans Community.  There are 387 Veterans in town! Sponsored by CRESS. FOR MORE INFORMATION:  CALL THE CRESS OFFICE, (413) 259-3370  OR GENE HERMAN, VIETNAM VETERAN, (240) 472-7288  –  CRESS VETERAN’S OUTREACH VOLUNTEER.

NOW THROUGH SATURDAY MARCH 2: THE DANCE OF DEMENTIA FIBER ART EXHIBIT. Gallery A3, 28 Amity Street 1D in Amherst annouces its new exhibition for February: Dances of Dementia an exhibit of fiber art by Cheryl Rezendes. The exhibit will run from Thursday February 1 through Saturday March 2. There will be an opening reception on Thursday February 1, from 5-7 p.m. and a free online art forum on Thursday February 15 at 7:30 p.m. (register here). Gallery hours are Thursday-Sunday, 2-7:00 p.m. More information

NOW THROUGH MARCH 2024: SELF-PORTRAITS BY FIRST GRADERS FROM WILDWOOD SCHOOL. Mead Art Museum, Amherst College. First graders from Wildwood School had a gallery opening at the Mead Art Museum at Amherst college on Thursday evening, December 14. Their self portraits are the culmination of a partnership with the Mead that included art educators visiting the Wildwood classrooms and a field trip.

NOW THROUGH FRIDAY MAY 10: AS WE MOVE FORWARD: ART EXHIBIT. Augusta Savage Gallery, New Africa House, 80 Infirmary Way, UMass. Curated by Juana Valdes and Nhadya Lawes. As We Move Forward honors the work and legacy of American sculptor and educator Augusta Savage (1892-1962), who paved the way for future generations of Black artists. Valdes and Lawes have chosen the works of seventeen Black, Latinx, and Afro- Indigenous women artists from Savage’s home state of Florida. The exhibition combines printmaking, photography, sculpture, architecture, ceramics, and other mixed media to create a space of celebration and growth for these emerging artists. Opening Reception: Tuesday, February 27, 5-7 p.m. Curators’ Talk: Thursday, April 4, 6 p.m.

NOW THROUGH JUNE 7: DAILY YOGA AT THE MUNSON LIBRARY. Free outdoor yoga is now inside at the Munson Library. The schedule is: Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays at 8 a.m., Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m., Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 a.m. No pre-registration necessary. Bring your own mats, blocks, straps, and blankets. Donations welcome.

NOW THROUGH SUNDAY JUNE 9: SLOW WALK WITH TREES: ALICIA GRULLON PHOTO EXHIBIT. Mead Art Museum, Amherst College. The exhibition is a call to consider notions of land and labor as interconnected systems through various mediums. Grullón’s new photographs of trees and pictures of a single masked person are each paired with text. The compilation of texts reflects Grullón’s research of recent protests in a range of industries such as mining, shipping, and entertainment.