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SUMMARY:Art Naturally – Paper Quilting Migrations
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. With instruction and technique\, you create an art piece to take home from fabric\, paper\, needle and thread\, inspired by the spring bird migrations. Or\, keep it simple with quilting using paper only. For adults\, teens and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult and adept with a needle). All art materials provided but feel welcome to use your own. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30 a.m. for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-paper-quilting-migrations/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception: Maps of River History by Joe Kopera
DESCRIPTION:Come see the secret histories of your favorite rivers and meet the artist who made them: geologist and cartographer Joe Kopera! View Joe’s exhibit Maps of River History and learn to see the land and our rivers like a geologist. Light refreshments.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-reception-maps-of-river-history-by-joe-kopera/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Geology
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529
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SUMMARY:Ongoing - Great Hall Art Exhibit: All Our Relations – To Honor the Wampanoag Supreme Sachem Pometacomet on the 350th Anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit in the Great Hall\, features work by Deborah Spears Moorehead\, Seaconke Pokanoket Wampanoag\, and Robert Peters\, Mashpee Wampanoag\, focusing on pre-colonization\, the 350th Anniversary of Metacomet’s (King Philip’s) War and the Great Falls Massacre of 1676. Learn about Indigenous history and their continued presence here and throughout the Northeast. Sponsored by Friends of the Center\, the Nolumbeka Project\, and funded by the Montague Cultural Council. a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council. For all ages. Accessible during open hours.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-exhibit-great-hall-art-exhibit-all-our-relations-to-honor-the-wampanoag-supreme-sachem-pometacomet-on-the-350th-anniversary-of-the-great-falls-massacre/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260401T152811Z
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SUMMARY:National Poetry Month Author Reading Featuring Bob McNeil
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebration of National Poetry Month with Bob McNeil\, writer\, editor\, cartoonist\, and spoken-word artist\, who recites with special guest musician Steve Koziol. In Bob’s single author anthology Compositions on Compassion and Other Emotions\, he explores the importance of love and hope in healing from the pandemic and endemic violence. Proceeds from this work fund the National Alliance to End Homelessness. \nSteve Koziol\, best known for playing in the bands Dingo Roi and Span of Sunshine\, is a songwriter and musician\, who has contributed guitar\, keyboard\, bass\, alto sax\, and vocal harmonies to many bands and performers throughout Hampshire and Franklin Counties.  From youth to adults\, all are welcome at this event\, sponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center and RiverCulture.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/national-poetry-month-author-reading-featuring-bob-mcneil/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T193411Z
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SUMMARY:Flight Path Program: Montague Public Libraries Presents Window Decals for Bird Safety *
DESCRIPTION:Design your own window decals\, inspired by local and migratory birds\, and apply them to windows to reduce bird collisions. For all ages. Meet at the Carnegie Library at 201 Avenue A\, Turners Falls. Sponsored by Montague Public Libraries as part of Flight Path bird programming all month long. \n* Special “Flight Path” Programs \nLook for the asterisk! Those bird programs are a special collaboration with the Great Falls Discovery Center\, thanks to a Flight Path Grant from Star Net Libraries. For more information visit www.starnetlibraries.org.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/flight-path-program-montague-public-libraries-presents-window-decals-for-birds/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library\, 201 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260327T215407Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar Talk With the Artists: All Our Relations – To Honor the Wampanoag Supreme Sachem Pometacomet on the 350th Anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre
DESCRIPTION:The Nolumbeka Project presents a talk via Zoom with Deborah Spears Moorehead (Seaconke Pokanoket Wampanoag)\, and Robert Peters (Mashpee Wampanoag)\, our Spring artists. Facilitated by David Brule. Deb and Robert speak about their art and share history about their ancestor Metacom. Meet them in person at the Great Falls Discovery Center where they will be Honored Guests for the Day of Remembrance proceedings on Saturday\, May 16. Sponsored by the Nolumbeka Project. For Zoom registration visit nolumbekaproject.org/events. For youth and adults.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/webinar-talk-with-the-artists-all-our-relations-to-honor-the-wampanoag-supreme-sachem-pometacomet-on-the-350th-anniversary-of-the-great-falls-massacre/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception: All Our Relations - To Honor the Wampanoag Supreme Sachem Pometacomet on the 350th Anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy conversation and coffee with Wampanoag artists Deborah Spears Moorehead and Robert Peters in the Great Hall to view and learn more about their shared exhibit. Sponsored by Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Nolumbeka Project\, and funded by the Montague Cultural Council. a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-reception-all-our-relations-to-honor-the-wampanoag-supreme-sachem-pometacomet-on-the-350th-anniversary-of-the-great-falls-massacre/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260620T211250Z
CREATED:20260515T194704Z
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UID:6091-1780617600-1782691199@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - Great Hall Art Exhibit: Nature’s Colors
DESCRIPTION:Kate Marion Lapierre in her exhibit of paintings\, Nature’s Colors\, emphasizes the colors and beauty of landscapes and flowers particularly during the Spring and Summer season. Kate’s paintings are abstract and expressionistic\, created with acrylic on canvas or watercolor on paper. Please come enjoy the colorful beauty that nature brings through Kate’s artwork. An artist reception is held on June 7\, from 12–2 p.m. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-art-exhibit-natures-colors/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150013Z
CREATED:20260516T193137Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception. Nature’s Colors
DESCRIPTION:Join painter Kate Marion Lapierre for an artist reception celebrating her exhibit\, Nature’s Colors. Come experience the colorful beauty that nature brings through Kate’s artwork and enjoy light refreshments. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-reception-natures-colors/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T215544Z
CREATED:20260522T215544Z
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SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Fields & Forests — What Do Bees Need?
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Pollinator Week\, make your own native bee habitat by “painting” with yarn\, fleece\, pre-felt shapes and water. Will your bees live in a tree trunk or holes in the ground\, in a nest made of mud or leaves? Learn how important native bees are\, especially for growing food. For ages 4 & up\, including teens and adults! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Designed for families. All are welcome! Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-fields-forests-what-do-bees-need/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260620T170516Z
CREATED:20260620T170516Z
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SUMMARY:Ongoing - Great Hall Art Exhibit: Ways of My Ancestors – Imagery: Lighting the Path to Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Scott Strong Hawk Foster is a Native American photographer whose proud roots include Hassanamisco Nipmuc\, Mohegan\, and Cherokee lineage. His exhibit captures travels throughout the ancestral homelands of the Native American Peoples of New England. While attending powwows\, cultural events\, workshops\, and Indigenous practices that span millennia\, Scott’s passion highlights the rich\, resilient\, diverse cultures and history\nof the Indigenous peoples that are still here and living amongst us. Scott’s tagline\, Capture the Moment…Share the Experience©\, expresses his philosophy that life is filled with unique and fleeting moments that must be captured and imprinted or they could be lost forever. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-great-hall-art-exhibit-ways-of-my-ancestors-imagery-lighting-the-path-to-awareness/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T200827Z
CREATED:20260620T200445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T200827Z
UID:6197-1783852200-1783857600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Dino Trail Week* – Art Naturally: Gel Printing Trace Fossils
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature and pre-history through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Create an art piece inspired by the valley’s fossilized dinosaur footprints using paint\, paper\, and gel\, with instruction and techniques. For adults\, teens and children ages 6 and up. All art materials provided. Arrive at 10:30 a.m. in the Great Hall for complete instructions. \n* Dino Trail Week \nAn asterix identifies Dino Trail Week programs\, part of a celebratory week in July of performances\, films\, talks\, exhibits\, and activities inspired by dinosaur footprints in the Connecticut River Valley. Look for events from our partners during Dino Trail Week: Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Piti Theatre\, the Beneski Museum\, the Trustees of Reservations\, Springfield Science Museum\, Wistariahurst\, and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Visit the website dinotrail.org to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/dino-trail-week-art-naturally-gel-printing-trace-fossils-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dino Trail Week,Geology,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T205153Z
CREATED:20260620T205153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T205153Z
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SUMMARY:Constitution Banner Program
DESCRIPTION:Help us create a “We the People” banner together inspired by the United States Constitution. Pick out core statements\, phrases or meaningful words from\nour Constitution and place them on the banner. You are also invited to place your handprint on the banner (non- toxic washable paints). Come learn about the Constitution\, how our government was structured\, and enjoy a fun and creative afternoon with our community. Prizes for young folks who show up with the Preamble to the Constitution memorized! Sponsored by Indivisible Montague. For all ages\, meet in the courtyard.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/constitution-banner-program/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T210315Z
CREATED:20260620T210315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T210315Z
UID:6212-1784988000-1784995200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Artist Reception: Ways of My Ancestors - Imagery: Lighting the Path to Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Join photographer Scott Strong Hawk Foster\, whose proud roots include Hassanamisco Nipmuc\, Mohegan\, and Cherokee lineage\, for an artist reception. While attending powwows\, cultural events\, workshops\, and Indigenous practices that span millennia\, Scott’s passion highlights the rich\, resilient\, diverse cultures and history of the Indigenous peoples that are still here and living amongst us. Light refreshments. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-reception-ways-of-my-ancestors-imagery-lighting-the-path-to-awareness/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History
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