Bulletin Board

Published on July 03, 2009

LUCINDA KIDDER

Olivia (Kaileela Hobby) takes her cousin Sir Toby Belch (Bob Williams) to task in Hampshire Shakespeare's production of "Twelfth Night," previewing July 9 with an opening July 10 on the outdoor stage at the Hartsbrook School in Hadley.

Arts

* Northampton Arts Night Out - Monthly open galleries July 10, 5-8 p.m., downtown Northampton. Free.

Theater

* Henry IV - Hampshire Shakespeare Company performs July 3-5 at The Hartsbrook School, 193 Bay Rd., Hadley. Shows Wed.-Sun., 7:30 p.m. $16 general; $10 students and seniors; $5 children. 413-848-2882 or www.hampshireshakespeare.org.

* Twelfth Night - Hampshire Shakespeare Company performs July 9-12 at The Hartsbrook School, 193 Bay Rd., Hadley. Shows Wed.-Sun., 7:30 p.m. $16 general; $10 students and seniors; $5 children. 413-848-2882 or www.hampshireshakespeare.org.

* The Last High Queen of Ireland - Premiere of new musical by Rosemary Caine and Talaya Delaney July 9-11, 16-18 at 8 p.m.; July 12 and 19 at 2 p.m., Reid Black Box Theater, Deerfield Academy, Historic Deerfield, Deerfield. $25 general; $20 students and seniors. 559-7678, cabotix.com.

* Help! Help! I Know This Title Is Long, But Somebody's Trying to Kill Me! - Drew the Dramatic Fool performs July 10-11, 8 p.m.; July 12, 4 p.m., Holden Theater, Amherst College, Amherst. Part of the Ko Festival of Performance. $20 general; $16 students and seniors; limited $8 rush tickets 1 hour prior to curtain. 542-3750 or email info@kofest.com.

And

* Free lunch - The Food Pantry and The Free Store at the Amherst Survival Center will be open Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 11-2 and Thursday from 11-7. A free hot lunch is served on these days from noon-1. The ASC Free Drop-In Health Clinic welcomes patients on Monday,11:30-1:30, and Thursday, from 5-6., Amherst Survival Center, 1200 North Pleasant St., Amherst. 549-3968.

* Amherst Art Walk - Monthly open galleries July 2, 5 a.m.-8 p.m., downtown Amherst.

* Scrapbooking - Scrapbooking night held in the Fellowship Hall of the church every Monday 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m, North Leverett Baptist Church, 70 North Leverett Road, Leverett. $5. 367-2857.

* A Perfect Spot of Tea - Afternoon tea with music SATURDAYS, Porter-Phelps-Huntington House Museum, 130 River Drive, Hadley. Seatings at 2:30 and 3:30. July 11: Dennis Shapson and Jon Lawless play ragtime blues. $10. (413) 584-4699.

* Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Horse Trials - July 4-5, 7 a.m., Stoneleigh-Burnham School, 574 Bernadston Rd., Greenfield. Dressage, cross-country, show jumping. Free. www.sbschool.org.

* Ice Cream for Breakfast Day - Monthly serving of breakfast with ice cream July 4, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Flayvors of Cook Farm, 129 S. Maple St., Hadley. Waffles, pancakes, French toast, more 584-2224.

* Not bread alone - Free meals, friendship and social service referrals offered to adults and children Saturday and Sunday, 10:30-1:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 4 to 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, 165 Main Street, Amherst. Volunteer help welcome. 256-0128.

* Amherst/Hadley July 4th Celebration - July 4, 5 p.m., the fields behind McGuirk Stadium, UMass., Amherst. Hot air balloon rides, bounce houses, rock climbing, children's carnival, food, music, entertainment. Fireworks at 9:30.

* Shutesbury July 4th Steak Roast & Chicken Barbecue - July 4, 5-7 p.m., Lake Wyola Association Hall, 6 Shore Drive, Shutesbury. Dancing 7:30-11 p.m. ($4 cover without meal). $15 steak roast; $10 chicken. Henrietta Kocot, 367-2498.

* Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum Hadley Day - Free hourly tours for residents of Hadley July 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Porter-Phelps-Huntington House Museum, 130 River Drive, Hadley. Lemonade and snacks served. (413) 584-4699.

* Sirius Community Open House - Bimonthly open house July 5, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sirius Community, 72 Baker Rd., Shutesbury. With question and answer period, meditation, vegetarian potluck lunch, tour. 259-1251/259-1128.

* Winnie-the-Pooh - Paintbox Theatre performs July 8-11, 10:30 a.m., Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center, Smith College, Northampton. $7. 585-3220.

* South Deerfield Flower Swap - July 8, 6 p.m., B.J.'s Flower Swappers, 170 Whately Rd., South Deerfield. Bring perennials, seeds, roots, flowers, vegetables, more. No dogs. $2. 665-4039.

* South Hadley Summer Concerts - Free concerts THURSDAYS, 6-7:30 p.m., the Gazebo, South Hadley Village Commons., South Hadley. 7/2: South Hadley Community Band.

* South Deerfield Book/Video/CD Sale - July 10, 5-7 p.m.; July 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; July 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tilton Library, 75 N. Main St., South Deerfield. $1 per bag for all remaining items on Sunday. 665-4683.

* Porter-Phelps-Huntington House Tour and Tea - Pelham Historical Society sponsors tour followed by tea and pastries July 11. Carpool at the Pelham Library at 12:30. $10 tour; $5 tea. Reserve by July 8. Cynthia Moran, 253-7130.

* "Creatures of Bliss and Mystery": A 19th-Century Children's Circus - Annual event July 10, 1 a.m.-4 p.m., Emily Dickinson Museum, 280 Main St., Amherst. Open to all ages but esp. suited to ages 3-10. Free. (413) 542-8161.

* Amherst Crafts on the Common - Annual craft fair to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County July 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Amherst Common, North Pleasant St., Amherst. 120 juried crafters; music, entertainment, food. 253-2591.

* Belchertown Summer Garden Tour - Belchertown Historical Association sponsors 3rd annual self-guided tour of residential gardens July 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tix and maps at the Stone House Museum and other locales. $12 advance; $15 day of tour. 256-8204.

* Deerfield Valley Artists Paint Out - Deerfield Valley Art Association sponsors painting outside July 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Gallery 38, 38 Avenue A, Turners Falls. Reception follows in the gallery. Public welcome.

Classes

* What Do You Mean You Can't Find a Job? - Ongoing workshop meets July 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. Attend individual sessions or all. Details at www.forbeslibrary.org Space limited; preregistration required. Angela Lussier at 413-426-2720 or email angelussier@yahoo.com.

* University Without Walls Info Sessions - Small-group information session July 9, 5:30-7 p.m., University Without Walls, 100 Venture Way, Suite 229A, Hadley. 545-1378.

Dancing

* Folk Dancing - Amherst International Folkdancing holds a dance every Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst. Singles and beginners welcome. Donation. 549-6748.

* Paneurhythmy - Meditative movement set to sacred music every Saturday, Sunday and holiday at 8 a.m., Mt. Pollux, South East St., Amherst. Free. 253-0628 or 549-1112.

Kids

* Fancy Nancy Luncheon - July 4, 11 a.m., Chandler's Tavern at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield. Reading from Fancy Nancy by Jane O'Connor. Dress fancy for lunch. Reservations suggested. (413) 665-1277.

* Sing with your Baby - Happy Dan conducts sessions for ages 0-2 MONDAYS, 10-11 a.m., Belchertown Senior Center, 60 State St., Belchertown. and also WEDNESDAY, 10-11 a.m., Leverett Crafts & Arts, 13 Montague Rd. Leverett, $5-$10 donation. 259-1808.

* Sunderland Children's Movie Night - July 7, 6 p.m., Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St., Sunderland. Race for Space. Free. 665-2642.

* Jay Mankita's Music Show - South Hadley Family Center sponsors children's concert July 8, 10-11 a.m., Buttery Brook Park, off Rte. 33, South Hadley. Part of the Buttery Brook Park Children's Series. Donation. www.butterybrookpark.org.

* Kidleidoscope Kids - Weekly outdoor/craft program for ages 3-6 WEDNESDAYS, 10-11 a.m., Mount Holyoke Summit House, Skinner State Park, off Rte. 47, Hadley. Free. (413) 586-0350.

* Birding for Kids - Program for ages 9-12 WEDNESDAYS, 10-11:30 a.m., Mount Holyoke Summit House, Skinner State Park, off Rte. 47, Hadley. Preregistration required. Free. (413) 586-0350.

* Smith College Museum of Art Second Fridays - Monthly family arts activities July 10, 4-8 p.m., Smith College Museum of Art, Smith College, Northampton. 4-6 p.m.: create pointillist painting; 6 p.m., artist talk by Angela Zammarelli; 8 p.m., outdoor film showing of "Divide Light." Free. 585-2760.

* Learn-to-Fish Clinic and Fishing Derby - Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation sponsors free clinic and derby for ages 15 and under July 11, Aldrich Lake, Amherst St., Granby. Clinic 5-6 p.m.; derby 6-7:30 p.m. Equipment available or bring your own. 253-2883.

* South Hadley Children's Entertainment Series - Magician Ed Popielarczyk performs July 11, 10:30 a.m., Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. (413) 534-7307.

* Teddy Bear Tea - July 11, 11 a.m., Chandler's Tavern at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield. Bring your favorite teddy bear. Reservations suggested. (413) 665-1277.

* Recess Monkey - Children's rock group performs July 12, 12:30 p.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. $8 includes performance of Just So Stories by Castle Hill Theatre at 2 p.m. (413) 658-1100.

* Just So Stories - Castle Hill Theatre performs Rudyard Kipling tales July 11, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; July 12, 2 p.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. $8.50 (does not include museum admission). (413) 658-1100.

Meetings

* Inner Circle - Bimonthly meditation and healing spiritual growth in Amherst July 6, 7:30 p.m., Free. 549-2920.

* Audio Book Club - Share favorite tapes and resources for coping with vision loss. July 7, 2-3:30 p.m., Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst. Free. 256-4514.

* Valley Scrabble Club - most TUESDAYS, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Mt. Farms Malls, Hadley. All skill levels welcome. Free. Boards provided. Open and free. Call to confirm: 397-3317.

* Emerge Massachusetts: A Political Leadership Training for Democratic Women - Information session for women interested in running for local office July 8, 5:30 p.m., Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. Alexandra Russell, emergemawest@gmail.com.

* Healing - Laying on of hands for healing every Wednesday 7-8 p.m., Hope Community Church, 20 Gaylord St., Amherst. All are welcome. Free. 253-7401.

* New England Weavers Seminar - Three-day seminar July 9-12, Smith College Campus Center, Northampton. Fashion show, guild and gallery exhibits, fiber and equipment for sale. Public invited. Free. 369-4631.

* ACTV Information Meeting for Teens - Open meeting for ages 13-17 interested in working on the new half-hour cable news show Student News July 9, 3 p.m., Amherst Community Television, 246 College St., Amherst. wolfj13@gmail.com, 687-1809.

Religious/Spiritual

* Meditation - Sahaj Marg (natural path) holds an informational meeting every Sunday at 11-noon, Pioneer Valley Meditation Center, 267 Amherst Road, Sunderland. Preregistration requested with Harlan,772-0675; Colleen, 247-5014; or Rick, 548-9077 Free. 665-2642.

* Meditation - Kabbalah sessions. Reservations requested. Every Tuesday 8 p.m., Chabad House, 30 N. Hadley Road, Amherst. Free. 549-4803.

Speakers

* Jazz in July Lecture/Performance Series - July 6-9, 3:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Bowker Auditorium, Stockbridge Hall, UMass, Amherst. Mon., July 6: "Jazz in July Showcase: Personal Approaches to Improvisation," various artists. Tues., July 7: "Adventures with the Billy Taylor Trio," bassist Chip Jackson. Wed., July 8: "The Rhythm of Life," Tiger Okoshi. Thurs., July 9: "Music in the Digital Age." $10 per lecture; $50 for all eight. (413) 545-2511.

* "Leading Creative Writing and Yoga Retreats in Far-Off Places" - National Writers Union sponsors talk by Patricia Lee Lewis July 7, 7 p.m., The Montague Bookmill, 440 Greenfield Road, Montague. Free. RSVP appreciated by 7/3. nwu@valinet.com or 586-8844.

* Reading - Tracy Winn reads from her new collection of stories July 8, 7 p.m., Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. (413) 534-7307.

* "Justin Morgan, William Billings and the 18th-Century New England Song" - Robert Eisenstein of the Five College Early Music Program July 9, 7:30 p.m., White Church Community Center, Memorial Street, Old Deerfield. Part of the series Joyful Noise: Musical Instruments, Composers and Musicians in Early America. (413) 665-4332.

* "Arms and Amherst" - Jonathan Tucker, July 12, 2 p.m., Munson Library, 1046 S. East St., South Amherst. Part of Amherst 250th events.

Music

* Jazz - The Mark Ricker/Jimmy Burgoff Duo plays jazz every Friday at 6-8 p.m., Black Sheep Deli, 79 Main Street, Amherst. No cover charge. 256-6800.

* Mohawk Trail Concerts - Amherst 250th Anniversary concert July 3, 7:30 p.m.; July 4, 7 p.m., Federated Church, Main St. (Rte. 2), Charlemont, Charlemont. Laura Klock, horn; Lynn Klock, saxophone; Estela Olevsky, piano; Nadine Shank, piano; Jerry Noble-Bob Sparkman Duo. Premiere of Music for Midsummer Evening by Amherst composer Robert Stern and other works.. Friday: $18 general; $15 students and seniors. Saturday: Free. 888-MTC-MUSE or www.mohawktrailconcerts.org.

* 4th of July Band Concert - The Westmoreland (NH) Town Band performs July 4, 3 p.m., Memorial Hall Museum, 8 Memorial St, Deerfield. Free. (413) 774-7476.

* Yellow Barn Music Festival July 4th Celebration - The Azmari Quartet performs July 4, 7 p.m., The Yellow Barn, 63 Main St., Putney. Mozart, Piano Concerto in A Major; Ives, String Quartet No. 1. Preceded by informal outdoor cookout at 4 p.m. Free. 802-387-6637, www.yellowbarn.org.

* Shape Note Singing - Monthly participatory a cappella singing using early New England form of musical notation Sun., 1:30-4:30, First Congregational Church, 165 Main Street, Amherst. No musical experience necessary. Free. Laura Timmerman, 773-8325.

* South Deerfield Lawn Concerts - MONDAYS, 7 p.m., Tilton Library, 75 N. Main St., South Deerfield. Bring lawn chair, blanket. Free. 665-4683.

* Club Jazz in July - July 8, 7-10 p.m., Marriott Center, 11th floor, UMass Campus Center, Amherst. Complimentary table snacks, cash bar. $5 cover. www.jazzinjuly,com.

* Jazz in July Faculty All Stars - Concert July 9, 7:30 p.m., Bowker Auditorium, Stockbridge Hall, UMass, Amherst. $20 general; $10 students and seniors. (413) 545-2511.

* Summit House Sunset Concerts - Girl Howdy performs July 9, 7:30 p.m., Mount Holyoke Summit House, Skinner State Park, off Rte. 47, Hadley. Tickets at the gate or in advance from Carey's Flowers, South Hadley; Nuttleman Florist, Northampton; and Barstow's Dairy Store, Hadley $5. 586-0350.

* Jazz in July Jamsations - Daylong concerts of instrumental and vocal jazz by Jazz in July participants July 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Bowker Auditorium, Stockbridge Hall, UMass, Amherst. Free. (413) 545-2511.

* In Praise of Purcell - Mohawk Trail Concerts presents all-Purcell concert July 10, 7:30 p.m.; July 11, 7 p.m., Federated Church, Main St. (Rte. 2), Charlemont, Charlemont. Featuring harpsichordist Gregory Hayes, the Cantabile Singers and soloists Friday: $18 general; $15 students and seniors. Saturday: $20 general; $18 students and seniors. 888-MTC-MUSE or www.mohawktrailconcerts.org.

* Indiegrrl Showcase - July 10-11, 7:30 p.m., 1794 Meetinghouse, New Salem Town Common, New Salem. $10 general; ages 12 and under free. 978-544-5200, www.1974meetinghouse.org.

* John Tesh in Concert - July 10, 8 p.m., Calvin Theatre, 19 King St., Northampton. 586-8686, www.iheg.com $12, $35, $45. (413) 586-8686.

* The Music of Marty Levitt - Klezmer music conservation and discussion with Nakus Netsky and Dave Levitt July 12, 2 p.m., National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. Part of the Paper Bridge Summer Arts Festival. $10. (413) 256-4900.

* Ethan Bremner, Tenor - July 12, 4 p.m., 1794 Meetinghouse, New Salem Town Common, New Salem. $10 general; ages 12 and under free. 978-544-5200, www.1974meetinghouse.org.

Trips & Treks

* Adaptive Kayaking I - Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program holds adaptive kayaking program for people with disabilities, their families and friends MONDAYS, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., DAR State Forest, Rte. 112, Goshen. Preregistration required. $5. 527-8980.

* Adaptive Canoeing - Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program holds adaptive cycling program for people with disabilities, their families and friends TUESDAYS, 12-5 p.m., Elwell Recreation Area, Damon Rd., Northampton. Equipment provided. Preregistration required. $5. 527-8980.

* Adaptive Kayaking II - Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program holds adaptive kayaking program for people with disabilities, their families and friends MONDAYS, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., DAR State Forest, Rte. 112, Goshen. Preregistration required. $5. 527-8980.

* Adaptive Rowing - Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program holds adaptive rowing program for people with disabilities, their families and friends THURSDAYS, Elwell Recreation Area, Damon Rd., Northampton. Varying hours. Free. Equipment provided. Preregistration required. 320-3134 to register and set up a time.

* Adaptive Cycling - Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program holds adaptive cycling program for people with disabilities, their families and friends on the Norwottuck Rail Trail FRIDAYS, 12-5 p.m., Trailside Bikes, 8 Railroad St., Hadley. Free. Equipment provided. Preregistration required. 527-8980.

* Fitness Hike - All-ages hike July 8, 2-4 p.m., Skinner State Park, Route 47, Hadley. Meet at Halfway area parking lot. Free. (413) 586-0350.

Exhibits

AMHERST

* Amherst College - Hendrick Goltzius's Life of the Virgin: Surpassing Tradition, currently on view in Mead Art Museum. Summer hours: Tues.-Sun., 9-5. 542-2335, www.amherst.edu/mead

* Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art - In West Gallery: 80/40: Celebrating the Birthdays of Eric Carle and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," thru Aug. 30. In Central Gallery: The World of Pooh: Selections from the Penguin Young Readers Group Collection, thru Nov 1. In East Gallery: Drawings from the heart: Tomie dePaola Turns 75, thru Nov. 1. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10-4; Sat., 10-5; Sun., 12-5. $7 adult; $5 seniors, youth, students and teachers (children under 1 year free); $20 family for a family of four. 658-1100

* Gallery A3 - 100 Drawings: Part 1, group exhibit, thru Aug. 1 at 28 Amity St. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-7 p.m. 256-4250

* Hampshire College - Mettler Dance, historical photographs and artworks from the Barbara Mettler Archives, thru July 10 in the Main Gallery, Johnson Library. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10:30-4:30

* Henion Bakery - Desserts, acrylic paintings and reduction relief prints by Wildwood School 6th grade students, inspired by pop artist Wayne Theibaud, thru July 11 at 174 N. Pleasant St.

* Jones Library - Landscape Collage Art Quilts by Elizabeth Sylvan, thru July 30 in the Burnett Gallery. Hours: Fri., Sat., Wed., 9-5; Sun., 1-4:30; Mon., 1-5; Thurs., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

* University of Massachusetts - Designing a Sustainable Future, works by students of the Dept. of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning, thru Sept. 11 in the Integrated Sciences and Engineering Library, Lederle Graduate Research Center Lowrise, Floor 2. Closing reception Sept. 10, 4-6 p.m. 545-1370 or www.library.umass.edu/hours.htm for hours.

* wnderarts - Out of Sight, an exhibit of abstract art by 18 artists, thru Aug. 30 at 383 Main St. Hours: Sat.-Sun., 12-5; first Thurs., 5-8.

HADLEY

* Barstow's Dairy Store & Bakery - Watercolors by Hadley artist Diane Nevinsmith are on view thru July 12 at 172 Hockanum Rd. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-7 p.m.; weekends, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 586-2142

* Mt. Holyoke Summit House - Hadley 350th Anniversary Photo Exhibit is on view thru Sept. 7 at Skinner State Park, off Rte. 47, Hadley. www.hadley350.org

* Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum - New Work by Hadley Artists opens with a reception SUNDAY, July 5, 1-3 p.m. and runs thru July 29 in the Corn Barn, 130 River Dr. Works by Barbara Johnson, John Romanski, Steve Wilda, Elizabeth Wilda, Nadine Gallo, Karen Leveille, Rita Edelman, Nancy Fernald, Fred Wilda, Sandra Pipczynski and Diane Nevinsmith. Hours: Sat.-Wed., 1-4:30 p.m.

* U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Gallery - Coastal Birds of Massachusetts, photographs by John Van de Graaff, thru Aug. 25 at 300 Westgate Center Dr. Reception THURSDAY, July 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8-4:30. 253-8303.

NORTHAMPTON

* Cooley Dickinson Hospital - Scenes That Interest Me, paintings by John Gnatek of Hadley, thru July 31 in the corridor galleries. Reception THURSDAY, July 9, 4:30-6:30.

* Forbes Library - Landscape Paintings by Mat Materia, Illustrations by Sarah Adam and Watercolors by Emily Bradford, all thru July 30 in Hosmer Art Gallery. Reception WEDNESDAY, July 8, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Fri., Sat., 9-5; Mon., 9-9; Tues., 1-5; Wed., 9-9; Thurs., 1-5. 587-1013

* Northampton Center for the Arts - Works on Paper, annual juried group exhibition, opens with reception Fri., July 10, 5-7 p.m. and runs thru Aug. 8. 60 works by 41 artists. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 11-4.

* Northampton Senior Center - Above the Circle, photographs of Norway's Lofoten Islands by Barbara Brady Conn of South Deerfield, thru Aug. 31 at 67 Conz St. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30-4:30.

* Oxbow Gallery - Animals and Their Belief Systems, a group exhibit, thru July 31 at 275 Pleasant St. Reception Fri., July 10, 5-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 12-5. 586-6300

* R. Michelson Galleries - Gillespie and Gongora: Conflict and Decadence, an exhibit of works by Gregory Gillespie and Leonel Gongora, thru July 31 at 132 Main St.

* Smith College - In the Museum of Art: I Heard a Voice: The Art of Lesley Dill, thru Sept. 13; Framework V: Restoring the Boundaries, thru Nov. 1; America: A Work in Progress, thru July 12; William Kentridge: What Will Come, thru Dec. 31. Admission: $5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 students ages 13 and up; $2 children 6-12. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10-4; Sun., 12-4.

SOUTHAMPTON

* Robert Floyd Photo Gallery - Ways of Seeing: Photographs and Photographic Art, 1965-2009 by Julius Lester, thru July 31 at 2 East St. Hours: Sat., Sun., Tues., 1-6 p.m. 529-2635

SUNDERLAND

* Bridgeside Grille - The Big Picture, large-format black-and-white photographs by Mark Majeski, thru July 20 at 9 Amherst Rd.

TURNERS FALLS

* Gallery 38 - Deerfield Valley Art Association Summer Show opens with reception Sat., July 11, 1-3 p.m. and runs thru Aug. 15 at 38 Avenue A. Hours: Wed., Fri., Sat., 1-6 p.m.

Seniors

AMHERST SENIOR CENTER
Bangs Community Center
70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst
(413) 259-3060

FRIDAY, July 3: Bangs Center closed.

MONDAY, July 6: 9-10: Strength training; 9-11: Color theory and color mixing class; 9-12: Computer tutoring; 10-12: Senior Health Services; 11: Gentle Fitness; 11:45: Lunch; 12:30-2:30: Senior Health Services; 12:30-4: SHINE; 1-2: Grocery bingo.

TUESDAY, July 7: 8-9: EnhanceFitness; 9-10: Walking group; 9-3: Massage; 9:30-10:30: Blood pressure clinic; 10-11: Artist's Way; 10:45-11:45: Line dancing; 11:45: Lunch; 12:30: Chinese Mah-Jongg; 1-2: Folkdance; 1-4: Scrabble; 1:30: Health seminar: "What's New on Cancer;" 2-3:30: Audio book club; 2-3:30: Osteoporosis Resistance Training.

WEDNESDAY, July 8: 9-10: Strength training; 9-11:30: Watercolor workshop; 9:30: Free Bread Program; 10-12: PVTA ID cards; 10-11:30: Computer class: Email and word processing basics; 11: Gentle Fitness; 11:45: Lunch; 12:30: Bridge.

THURSDAY, July 9: 8-9: EnhanceFitness; 9-10: Walking group; 9-12: Painting workshop; 9-10:30: COA meeting; 11:45: Lunch; 1:30-3: Senior Health Services; 3-4:30: Osteoporosis Resistance Training.

FRIDAY, July 10: 8:30-9:30: Strength training; 9-12: Craft club; 9-12: Computer tutoring; 9-3: Footcare; 9:45-10:45: Ballroom dancing; 11: Gentle Fitness; 11:45 Lunch.

The Senior Travel Club trips:

July 12: Tall ships, Boston

July 31: Warren's Lobster House and Isles of Shoals Cruise, New Hampshire/Maine coast

For more information call the Senior Travel Club at 259-3060, Monday through Friday, 10-3. Younger people and non-residents are welcome on a space-available basis.

To meet with a S.H.I.N.E. health insurance counselor, call the Senior Center.

The Amherst Senior Center lunch site needs volunteer drivers and substitutes to deliver meals to elders in the Amherst/Pelham area beginning at 11 a.m. daily. Call Ferne Finger for more information at 259-3060.

The UMass Meals on Wheels program needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals in Amherst beginning at 3 p.m. daily. Flexible schedules. Call Maura Plante at 259-3060.

HADLEY COUNCIL ON AGING

The Senior Center offers monthly blood-pressure and blood-sugar clinics; foot care and ear care by appointment; monthly S.H.I.N.E. assistance with health insurance, including any questions you have about the new Medicare drug prescription program; food and transportation assistance; volunteer home repairs; exercise equipment; computers; education and recreation.

The Senior Travel Club trips:

July 13: Hudson River 2-hour Cruise

July 18: All-Mozart (rehearsal) at Tanglewood

The Travel Club offers a trip to Foxwoods every last Monday of the month. For reservations, call 584-7254.

Lunch is served Mon.-Fri. at 11:45 Call 586-1910 to register.

ACTV

Amherst Community TV

246 College Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 259-3300

The complete Amherst Community TV program schedule is now available online at www.actvamherst.com. Visit the Web site for expanded show information, as well as streaming videos of local government meetings and ACTV original programming.