‘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 …
Taiwan-born educator to lead workshop
"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 Features “Most Dangerous Women,” Speaking and Singing for Peace
"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 …
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LAVA Center hosting Third Tuesday Greenfield Word / Vimana to perform at LAVA Center
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 …
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LAVA Center offering Gallery Cafe / LAVA Center holding workshop for visual, literary art
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, …
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Musician, social justice activist MacDougall to present at LAVA Center
"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, …
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Literary Open Bar set for Saturday / LAVA Center hosting play on birth mothers, adoption
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 …
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The LAVA Center to Host New Play about Birth Mothers and Adoption for its series
Greenfield cultural center hosts play about Israeli-Palestinian conflict
"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 …
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LAVA Center hosting Social Justice in the Arts and Media series
"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 …
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LAVA Center seeks submissions for ‘Words on Words’
"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 …
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"'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. …
Temple Israel and The LAVA Center Present “Bridges,” A Play About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Jan Maher and Doug Selwyn on the ECHO-Greenfield Project–Exploring and Creating History Ourselves
Quick Picks: Hip-hop theater
"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 …
LAVA Center launches community history website
"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 …
Local history project in Greenfield, Massachusetts to launch public website
"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 …
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Marlon Carey on Art Beat Report
"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: …
Saturday Salon focuses on gallery hours
"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 …
LAVA Center to host online performance by hip-hop storyteller
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, …
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Arts Notebook – Auditions
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 / LAVA Center screening faux documentary
"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 …
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LAVA Arts Center Seeks Bridges Director
"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 / LAVA Center hosting Third Tuesday Greenfield Word
"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 …
Jinglefest, ‘It’s a Wonderful Night in Turners Falls’ bring holiday fun
"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 …
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Slew of weekend holiday festivities coming to Greenfield
"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 …
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Literary Open Bar set for Saturday/ LAVA Center offering Gallery Cafe
"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 …
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Saturday Holiday Salon organizers urge residents to buy local
Saturday Holiday Salons start Nov. 27
"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 …
Climate change plays continue Saturday, Thursday
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 …
GCC prof on the social commentary of horror films
"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/ Saturday Salon picks up Halloween theme this week
"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 …
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LAVA Center to host Literary Open Bar
"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 …
LAVA Center hosting Third Tuesday Greenfield Word
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 …
Simon to give talk on social justice and media
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 …
Tour highlights Greenfield ties to Underground Railroad, abolitionist movement
"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 …
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Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 to feature short play readings, discussions
"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 …
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Greenfield Notebook: Oct. 2, 2021
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 …
LAVA Center starting Literary Open Bar event
"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 …
Program planned on city’s involvement in Underground Railroad
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 …
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The LAVA Center to Host Climate Change-themed Short Play Readings
"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 …
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The LAVA Center Fosters Performing & Literary Arts in Greenfield- TV interview
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 …
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Greenfield Notebook: Aug. 27, 2021
LAVA Center plans three events for coming week. The LAVA Center’s lineup of events at 324 Main St. in Greenfield this week includes: • The weekly Saturday Salon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. will …
Arts & Culture Briefs: Aug. 19, 2021
LAVA Center plans Saturday Salon; two ECHO Greenfield events. The LAVA Center’s lineup of events at 324 Main St. in Greenfield this week includes: • The weekly Saturday Salon from 11 a.m. to 2 …
Greenfield Notebook: Aug. 14, 2021
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 Aug. 17, at 7 …
Greenfield Farmers’ Market partnering with LAVA Center for first Art Market Day
GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Farmers’ Market is partnering with The LAVA Center to offer its first Art Market Day, where customers can find not only their traditional foods, but also various artistic …
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Greenfield Notebook: July 28, 2021
LAVA Center hosting poetry reading GREENFIELD — Karen Schubert and Jovonna Van Pelt will present a poetry reading on Friday at 7 p.m. at The LAVA Center, 324 Main St. Read the article online …
LAVA Center hosting Sunday online film series
"The LAVA Center is hosting its first Open Screen Film Festival this month, offering filmmakers from across Massachusetts a chance to share their work with a wider audience. "The online festival, …
Third Tuesday Greenfield Word resuming
"Following a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, Human Error Publishing is restarting the Third Tuesday Greenfield Word on Tuesday, July 20, at The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. Doors open at 7 p.m., …
Grant-funded project giving residents skills to research local history, record own stories
"With the help of the community, The LAVA Center is launching a digital collection of essays, stories, poems, artwork, photography and short videos, all aimed at creatively documenting the history of …
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Online film festival to screen state-made movies
The LAVA Center will host the Open Screen Film Festival starting Sunday and running through July 25. The event is an online showcase of Massachusetts filmmaking talent, from students to professionals …
Greenfield artist featured at The LAVA Center
Many thanks to Chris at The Greenfield Recorder for hanging out this Saturday and writing this great article in yesterday's paper about Cathe Janke's new show! Come and see it on Saturdays 11-2 or …
Cathe Janke’s artwork on display
A new art show with work by Cathe Janke is now on display at The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. The show can be viewed on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 5 to 9 p.m. through …
Submissions sought for film festival
"The deadline to submit a film to be included in The LAVA Center’s Open Screen Film Festival is Monday, July 5. "'This festival will function like an open mic, in that there will be no competitive …
At the crossroads of the political and personal
"No stranger to tackling contemporary issues through theater, Silverthorne Theatre Company has announced, along with Local Access to Valley Arts (LAVA), the public reading of a new play, 'Gridlock,' a …
Arts Beat 6/1/21
"The LAVA Center in Greenfield will host the Open Screen Film Festival on Sundays in July, an online showcase of Massachusetts filmmaking talent, from students to professionals and everyone in …
Arts Beat
"The LAVA Center in Greenfield received a digital capacity grant from the Massachusetts Council for the Humanities to develop a local history project and to create a new website to feature the …
Short plays to tackle climate change
by Andy Castillo for the Greenfield Recorder In the face of the global climate crisis, it can be difficult to comprehend just how expansive the challenges are. An online theatrical initiative by …
The LAVA Center in Greenfield closes temporarily, adds online programming
The LAVA Center, a gallery and art space at 324 Main St., has temporarily closed its physical gallery space, due to concerns and legal restrictions related to the pandemic. Instead, The LAVA Center …
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Arts Beat
Facing The Future: Climate Change Theater, an online short play festival, will be presented by the LAVA Center in Greenfield. In plays penned by 13 playwrights from 3 continents, characters from …
