Pop-up bar and ‘immersive experience’ coming to Shea Theater

TURNERS FALLS — Charley’s Tropical Bar and Chess Club, a pop-up bar and “immersive experience” hosted by the Shea Theater Arts Center and Eggtooth Productions, will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Avenue A theater.

The event features beer, wine and tropical mocktails; music; cozy meetings over chess games; and “an unexpected journey into the mind” of Charley, “the friendly but quiet founder,” according to Eggtooth Productions.

“It’s in a time before cellphones, so enjoy the escape from those objects, too, for the night,” an event announcement reads.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door and can be purchased at sheatheater.org.

Athletic Club donates to high school band

TURNERS FALLS — The Turners Falls Athletic Club has donated $1,000 to the Turners Falls High School band, club President Chris Couture announced last week. Funding will be put toward buying more instruments for the growing band program.

Walks to be held Fridays starting at Discovery Center

TURNERS FALLS — The state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will lead “an easy-paced, 1- to 2-mile guided walk” along the Canalside Rail Trail or through downtown Turners Falls each Friday in February from 1 to 2 p.m.

Geared toward seniors but open to all ages, each walk will begin at the main entrance to the Great Falls Discovery Center, located at 2 Avenue A. A DCR park interpreter will highlight local history along the way, as well as topics from the “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” exhibit. Attendees are asked to wear appropriate clothing and sturdy boots, bring water and be prepared for the weather.

Valentine’s Day Cookie Walk planned for church

MONTAGUE CENTER — The First Congregational Church of Montague is holding a Valentine’s Day Cookie Walk on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Vendors interested in the event are encouraged to contact 413-367-9422, 413-367-2812, jqdarlin7@yahoo.com or shollow25@comcast.net.

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