Arts & Entertainment

What’s left behind

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Photographer Joe Wallace is interested in the remnants of an older time, what’s left behind after mills or factories close and buildings sit dormant. For about a year, two years ago, Wallace turned his camera away from the flashier world of sports and advertising to explore the mostly abandoned Strathmore Mill and Railroad Salvage buildings in Turners Falls. His current … 0

Arts & Entertainment Calendar: May 23 to May 29

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Thursday 23 Clubs BETWEEN THE UPRIGHTS, 23 Avenue A, Turners Falls. Open Mic Night hosted by Dan, Kip and Schultzy from Curly Fingers Dupree from … 0

Sounds Local: The Dire Honey’s

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

It starts off with the simple strumming of a mandolin, then a voice, sweet yet with an edge of anger, sings,. “ Well lay lay … 0

Calendar listings
Submit listings for The Recorder calendar by 8 a.m. Thursday the week before the requested publication. They may be emailed to features@recorder.com, sent via U.S. mail to Adam Orth, features editor, The Recorder, P.O. Box 1367, Greenfield, MA 01302, or faxed to 413-774-5020. Questions? Call 413-772-0261, ext. 276.

Exhibits

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Editor’s note: You can also find a listing of area exhibits in the Arts & Entertainment section of our website: www.recorder.com Openings etc. SALMON FALLS ARTISANS SHOWROOM, 1 Ashfield St., Shelburne Falls. Friday through Monday, 10 a.m. to … 0

‘I loved it & I stuck with it’

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Local artist Jean Kozlowski enlisted the help of friend and fellow artist Louise Minks to help her narrow her 40-year body of work down to 65 paintings for her current show. “I dug out all of my paintings … 0

Sounds Local: Ryan Hommel finds his own stage

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Until recently, Ryan Hommel has always been the guy in the background, working with other musicians as a multi-instrumentalist/guitarist and record producer. He has played with many of the finest musicians in our area, including The Sweetback Sisters, … 0

Encores & Curtain Calls: From Israel, a trio of contrasts

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

“I wish to sing of my interior visions with the naïve candor of a child.” — Claude Debussy Brattleboro continues its rich legacy of top-notch choral and chamber music in the coming weeks; first up, an appearance by … 0

Movie times: April 11 through April 17

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Editor’s Note: The movie listing deadline is the Tuesday before publication, by 3 p.m. Features@recorder.com or fax to 774-5020. Questions? Call Adam Orth at 413-772-0261, ext. 276. Amherst Cinema, 28 Amity St., Amherst,  253-2547,  www.amherstcinema.org. • National Theatre Live. “People,” Sunday, 2. “My Best Enemy,” Monday, 7. • … 0

Dodging Nazis, former Greenfield minister and his wife saved lives

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

A film featuring a former Greenfield minister and his wife and their heroic rescue work during the Holocaust will be among the highlights of the eighth annual Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival, opening tonight in South Hadley with … 0

Sounds Local: Green River Festival 2013 lineup

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

A sure sign that winter is over and warm weather is on the way is the announcement of summer festivals. The Green River Festival, now in its 27th year, is one of the biggest and most anticipated events … 0

Dr. Medieval

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

By TINKY WEISBLAT Special to The Recorder Paula de Fougerolles has wanted to write historical fiction most of her life. “I always knew that this was what I was supposed to be doing. It was the thing that … 0

Pioneer Valley Chorus

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Get out the popcorn — now that its orchestral brethren have had their fling, it’s time for the Pioneer Valley Symphony Chorus to go to the movies, too. Well, come to think of it, better cancel the popcorn; … 0

Sounds Local: ‘The Last Waltz’ revisited

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

It begins with a horn section playing “Dixie,” then the camera turns to Levon Helm as he pounds on the drums while launching into the lyrics “Virgil Caine is the name/And I served on the Dansville train.” The … 0