Local Access to Valley Arts
The LAVA Center’s second annual film festival kicks off Thursday, showcasing Massachusetts filmmaking talent throughout the weekend. The festival will start Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at The LAVA …
LAVA Center’s second annual film festival starts ThursdayRead More
The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will present Beetle 7, a new live music project from musician Steve Koziol, on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. Beetle 7 is an ambient space music experience by …
The 2nd Annual LAVA Film Festival highlighting Massachusetts local filmmakers is a little more than a week away and already there’s a buzz about this year’s showings. Wally Marzano-Lesnevich, Festival …
Mass Appeal: “In Reel Life” – 2nd Annual LAVA Film FestivalRead More
The LAVA Center and Greenfield Community College have partnered up to get a head start in welcoming spooky season. For six weeks, Greenfield Community College Professor Lillian Ruiz offered an …
Connecting Point: The Horror Film in Media & Popular Culture at the LAVA CenterRead More
Local playwright sharing work in progress at LAVA Christine Benvenuto will share her play in progress, called “Destination Wedding,” on Thursday, Aug. 25, at The LAVA Center, located at 324 Main …
The LAVA Center was filled with people in the audience attending the play “A Long Moment in the South” directed by Jan Maher. Maher, a founding member of LAVA, explained she wanted to put on this …
GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host an ensemble reading of Richard Wayne Horton’s “A Long Moment in the South,” adapted from the flash-fiction novella published by Human Error …
‘Why I Stand’ exhibit Once the remembrance on the common was complete, weekly vigil attendees went across the street to The LAVA Center at 324 Main St., where they are being featured as part of a …
“A Long Moment in the South” is an amazing staged reading by four actors bringing to life two dozen characters from a rural Texas setting in the 1950’s. It’s a mesmerizing mix of songs, narrative, and …
“A Long Moment in the South” being staged at the LAVA CenterRead More
GREENFIELD, MA — In August and September, The LAVA Center is presenting a series of new play readings by local playwrights and friends of LAVA. For many of these readings, actors are invited to …
Greenfield’s LAVA Center Presents Series of Play Readings in August & SeptemberRead More
Kimberly “Kemah” Wilson started her poetry reading by keeping the mood light with a song about meatballs. From this song, the Greenfield resident transported listeners across a variety of topics …
Greenfield resident explores topics ranging from racism to mental health in poetry readingRead More
During the school year, Greenfield Community College English professor Lillian Ruiz shares with students her knowledge of media and popular culture, Gothic literature, Shakespeare and women in …
LAVA Center, GCC partner for course on horror filmsRead More
LAVA Center to host ‘Fish Discover Water Last’ reading The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host the second in-person presentation of the newly published work “Fish Discover Water Last: Richard L. …
"As a part of The LAVA Center’s Social Justice in the Arts and Media series Black Writers Read hosts Rage Hezekiah at The LAVA Center for their first ever in-person event noon on Saturday at the LAVA …
"The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will display two new art exhibits for the month of June: the 'Words on Words' community art show and 'But Not Without Purpose,' a photography exhibit by Blake …
Alfonso Neal talked about his exhibit- which opens Friday, 5-8 and continues Saturday, 11-2- on Connecting Point. Click here to watch the interview. Struggle & Hope is a photographic …
The LAVA Center is now accepting submissions for its second annual film festival, a showcase of works by filmmakers from across Massachusetts. The festival will be held Sept. 8 to 11 at The LAVA …
LAVA Center seeks entries for second annual film festivalRead More
As part of its Social Justice in the Arts and Media series, The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host a presentation and performance by Musica Franklin students, led by Executive Director Orice …
‘Most Dangerous Women’ play coming in May GREENFIELD — As part of its Social Justice in the Arts and Media series, The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will present “Most Dangerous Women,” written and …
"As part of its Social Justice in the Arts and Media series, The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will offer a workshop led by Taiwan-born interdisciplinary artist, researcher, writer and educator JuPong …
"The LAVA Center is proud to present Most Dangerous Women, written and directed by Jan Maher, as part of its Social Justice in the Arts and Media Series. "In the ninth month of the horrific First …
The LAVA Center Features “Most Dangerous Women,” Speaking and Singing for PeaceRead More
LAVA Center hosting Third Tuesday Greenfield Word GREENFIELD — The Third Tuesday Greenfield Word organized by Human Error Publishing will be held at The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., on April 19, from …
LAVA Center hosting Third Tuesday Greenfield Word / Vimana to perform at LAVA CenterRead More
LAVA Center offering Gallery Cafe GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host a LAVA Gallery Cafe on Thursday, April 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours for David Andrews’ exhibit, …
LAVA Center offering Gallery Cafe / LAVA Center holding workshop for visual, literary artRead More
"As part of its Social Justice in the Arts and Media series, The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will offer a presentation by local musician and social justice activist Eveline MacDougall on Saturday, …
Musician, social justice activist MacDougall to present at LAVA CenterRead More
Literary Open Bar set for Saturday GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host a Literary Open Bar on Saturday, March 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. The format of the reading/discussion group …
Literary Open Bar set for Saturday / LAVA Center hosting play on birth mothers, adoptionRead More
"A community arts space in western Massachusetts is hosting performances of a play about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "The play Bridges is produced by the theater initiative of Temple Israel …
Greenfield cultural center hosts play about Israeli-Palestinian conflictRead More
"The LAVA Center is hosting a series of presentations and performances this spring to explore how social justice issues continue to affect the community and the world. "Starting March 5 and ending …
LAVA Center hosting Social Justice in the Arts and Media seriesRead More
"The LAVA Center is collecting submissions for 'Words on Words,' a community art show that will be on display in June. Submissions are due April 30. "'Words on Words' will present works of art that …
"'Bridges,' a play about the Israeli-Palestine conflict by Christine Benvenuto and directed by Jan Maher, comes to the LAVA Center in Greenfield, courtesy of the Theatre Initiative of Temple Israel. …
"The LAVA Center will host an online performance by hip-hop storyteller Marlon Carey on Monday, January 31, at 7 pm on Zoom.Reserve space for a donation at www.eventbrite.com/e/243584195887. For more …
"Despite a snowstorm postponing its in-person launch event, Local Access to Valley Arts, better known as The LAVA Center, officially unveiled its ECHO Greenfield website Saturday, which features …
"A new website officially launches tomorrow (Saturday) that will become a digital repository of oral histories, visual, and written materials focused on the Franklin County Massachusetts city of …
Local history project in Greenfield, Massachusetts to launch public websiteRead More
"The LAVA Center in Greenfield will host an online performance by hip-hop storyteller Marlon Carey MONDAY, January 31, 7 pm via ZOOM. FB event: …
"Local artist David Andrews’ show, 'Rejuvenation,' will be featured at this week’s Saturday Salon on Jan. 29, at The LAVA Center, 324 Main St. The venue is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. "In January …
The LAVA Center will host an online performance by Marlon Carey, hip-hop storyteller, on Monday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Blending the elements of theater, hip-hop, poetry and storytelling, …
LAVA Center to host online performance by hip-hop storytellerRead More
The LAVA Center, Silverthorne, and the ti: theater initiative of Temple Israel announced collaborative auditions will be held this month. Actors of all ages and identities are invited to audition …
"Art show to hold New Year’s Eve reception "The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. is displaying a new art show, called “Rejuvenation,” by local artist David Andrews. A reception will be held Friday from …
Art show to hold New Year’s Eve reception / LAVA Center screening faux documentaryRead More
"A director is sought for a series of staged readings of a play about Israel/Palestine to be held over one-two weekends in March or early April at the LAVA Art Center in Greenfield. Stipend available. …
"Final Saturday Holiday Salon this weekend "The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host its final Saturday Holiday Salon of the season on Dec. 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. "The pop-up art salon and …
"Next door at The LAVA Center, there were several other vendors, a crafting station for children and community art pieces on display. "'I like that it’s on the earlier side so we’re not out until …
Jinglefest, ‘It’s a Wonderful Night in Turners Falls’ bring holiday funRead More
"The annual holiday pop-up shop at the Pushkin Gallery, hosted by Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, is also returning this year after a year’s hiatus, with more than 30 vendors lined up over …
Slew of weekend holiday festivities coming to GreenfieldRead More
"The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host a Literary Open Bar on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m., immediately after its Saturday Holiday Salon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. "The format of the …
Literary Open Bar set for Saturday/ LAVA Center offering Gallery CafeRead More
"For the second year, The LAVA Center, 324 Main St. in downtown Greenfield, will host its Saturday Holiday Salon, a pop-up art salon and marketplace featuring local vendors, artisans and craftspeople …
The LAVA Center’s series of short climate change plays, collectively titled “A Global Green New Deal,” continues on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 7 …
"The LAVA Center will present 'Ticket to Terror: Horror Film in the Age of Anxiety,' a presentation by GCC professor Lillian Ruiz, on Saturday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. "A good horror film offers not …
"Climate change plays continue Thursday "The LAVA Center’s series of short climate change plays, collectively titled “A Global Green New Deal,” will continue on Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at 324 …
Climate change plays continue Thursday/ Saturday Salon picks up Halloween theme this weekRead More
"The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will offer a Literary Open Bar on Saturday at 2 p.m. "According to a LAVA Center press release, this loosely formatted reading/discussion group moderated by author …
The Third Tuesday Greenfield Word organized by Human Error Publishing will be held at The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., on Oct. 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. Open mic starts at 7:30 and featured authors start at …
The LAVA Center will host “Social Justice And Media: How Community Media Can Help,” a presentation by Philippe Simon, local filmmaker and production coordinator at GCTV, on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 1:30 …
"More than two dozen people took to the city’s streets Saturday for a walking tour highlighting local ties to the Underground Railroad and abolitionist movement. "The tour was led by Greenfield …
Tour highlights Greenfield ties to Underground Railroad, abolitionist movementRead More
"The LAVA Center in Greenfield is hosting Climate Change Theatre Action 2021, a series of readings of climate change-themed short plays — and community members are invited to participate. "Founded …
Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 to feature short play readings, discussionsRead More
LAVA Center offering Gallery Cafe GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host a LAVA Gallery Cafe on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m.Play reading series focused on climate change …
"The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. is presenting a new event series called the Literary Open Bar for those who enjoy reading and writing. "In this a loosely formatted discussion group, participants …
ECHO Greenfield (Exploring and Creating Histories Ourselves) and Joan Featherman will lead a program Saturday about Greenfield’s involvement in the Underground Railroad and other anti-slavery activity …
Program planned on city’s involvement in Underground RailroadRead More
"The LAVA Center is proud to present Climate Change Theatre Action 2021, a series of readings of climate change-themed short plays, open for all community members to participate in. "Founded in …
The LAVA Center to Host Climate Change-themed Short Play ReadingsRead More
Located in Greenfield’s Crossroads Cultural District, The LAVA Center (Local Access to Valley Arts), is a new arts incubator, black box theater, and community space. Opened in 2020, the Center’s …
The LAVA Center Fosters Performing & Literary Arts in Greenfield- TV interviewRead More
The LAVA Center is a new community arts space in downtown Greenfield,
