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SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Ben Tousley
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Ben Tousley is a singer-songwriter of folk songs\, ballads and lyrical love songs. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Great Falls Discovery Center. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-ben-tousley/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-21/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Harry Remer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Harry Remer performs original songs with American roots. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Great Falls Discovery Center. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-harry-remer/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Music
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SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-20/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Silverback Swing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Silverback Swing plays swing music of the 1920’s and1930’s\, in the style of the great Belgian-born Roma guitarist\, Django Reinhardt. This style of music combines traditional jazz elements with upbeat tempos and intricate guitar improvisation.  Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Great Falls Discovery Center. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-silverback-swing/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Music
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SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically-minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-19/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically-minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-18/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse presents: Off-the-Cuff Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Off-the-Cuff Trio features Dave LeBlanc\, Larry LeBlanc & Craig Manning as they perform bluegrass\, folk\, cajun\, zydeco\, swing jazz\, rock\, country\, old time and Brazilian choro. “Our music will reflect some or all of these interests\, as we pick out our favorite songs and instrumentals and play them for you…off the cuff!” Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Great Falls Discovery Center. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T200000
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Migratory Fish on 3rd Street
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 3rd Street for RiverCulture’s First Friday event and learn all about migratory fish at our investigation station. During the event 3rd Street\, from Avenue A to the Brick House\, is open to pedestrians only.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-migratory-fish-on-3rd-street/
LOCATION:Third Street – Downtown Turners Falls\, 24 - 42 Third Street\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Culture,Music,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T163000
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CREATED:20250412T210342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T210342Z
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SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically-minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-17/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T210000
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SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Michael Nix\, Gloria Matlock & ‘Twice as Smart’ Children’s Choir
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy music from Michael Nix\, Gloria Matlock\, and ‘Twice as Smart’ Children’s Choir as they present gospels\, spirituals\, blues\, and jazz. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Center. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-michael-nix-gloria-matlock-twice-as-smart-childrens-choir/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T005606
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SUMMARY:Where We Live: Sense of Place Concert and Writers Showcase with Erica Wheeler *
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Erica Wheeler performs a concert of place-based songs and invites participants from her NEA Big Read workshop series to share their writings with the audience. The event is free and open to all\, refreshments provided. To learn more about taking a workshop visit: https://deerfield-ma.org/nea-big-read-2025-events/. Meet in the Great Hall. Free Copies of Ross Gay’s book of poetry\, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude\, will be available! \n *  The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA)\, in partnership with Montague Public Libraries\, celebrates its eighth National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read. Focused on Ross Gay’s book of poetry\, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude\, exhibits and events explore this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/where-we-live-sense-of-place-concert-and-writers-showcase-with-erica-wheeler/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association":MAILTO:pvmaoffice@deerfieldmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T163000
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SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically-minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-16/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T210000
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CREATED:20250314T205956Z
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SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Shenanigans with Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Shenanigans with Friends brings an eclectic mix of uplifting songs—folksy\, country\, bluesy\, and rocky. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Center. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-shenanigans-with-friends/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T192157Z
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SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:All ages. An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically-minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-15/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T220000
DTSTAMP:20260519T005606
CREATED:20250223T183511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T153726Z
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SUMMARY:All Cooped Up!
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin County Musicians Cooperative (COOP) features solo artists\, established duos\, and small group performers who perform an unpredictable mix of folk\, rock\, country\, Celtic\, jazz and swing. Suggested donations. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/all-cooped-up/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T143000
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SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:All ages. An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-14/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T005606
CREATED:20241215T214325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T214325Z
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SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:All ages. An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-13/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T005606
CREATED:20241124T222627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T222627Z
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SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:All ages. An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. Please note\, this is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-12/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260519T005606
CREATED:20241124T214721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T213929Z
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SUMMARY:Grange Celebration! *
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at the Montague Common Hall at 34 Main Street in Montague Center for our Food\, Farms\, and Factories series closing event! Program includes a potluck dinner\, a “History of the Grange” talk\, and a Contra Dance! Music by All Over the Map. Calling by Steve Howland. Friendly for newcomers\, -fun for everyone and all ages. Free. \nSchedule of events: \n5 p.m. Local Grange history talk by Will Quale\, scholar and neighbor \n6 p.m.-ish Potluck supper in the newly-dehumidified dining room \n7 p.m. Community Contra dance. Beginner-friendly\, family-friendly. Shy people welcome too. No special skills or experience needed. Steve Howland\, ever-genial caller; Rebecca Weiss\, fiddle; Becky Hollingsworth piano; and Friends. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/grange-celebration/
LOCATION:Montague Common Hall\, 34 Main Street\, Montague\, MA\, 01351\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Music,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T005606
CREATED:20241017T151323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T151323Z
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SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:All ages. An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. Please note\, this is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-11/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T203000
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CREATED:20241011T171726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T171905Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Stories Music: Performance and Presentation *
DESCRIPTION:Find inspiration to address the climate crisis through the power of creativity and storytelling. Musician and director of Climate Stories Project\, Jason Davis\, discusses his work with  climate narrative music\, featuring recorded voices of people around the world speaking about their personal responses to the climate crisis. Jason also performs solo double bass musical pieces\, which includes excerpts from recorded climate stories. \nClimate Stories Project is an educational and artistic forum that shares personal stories about climate change. Learn how a local farm has been impacted by climate change. Refreshments included! Meet in the Great Hall. For ages teen to adult. ADA/Reasonable Accommodation: Call: 617-645-0358. Email:  Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov. \n* This Food\, Farms\, and Factories event is supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, Montague Public Libraries\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, and funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/climate-stories-music-performance-and-presentation/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,Music,Nature,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T005606
CREATED:20241016T201425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T191056Z
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SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Zydeco Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy Louisiana blues\, boogie-woogie\, two step and waltzes with Zydeco Connection. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Center. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-zydeco-connection/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T005606
CREATED:20240921T161125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T161207Z
UID:4511-1730039400-1730046600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:All ages. An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. Please note\, this is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically-minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-10/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T005606
CREATED:20240921T154453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T144436Z
UID:4501-1728673200-1728680400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Box Shop Duo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy contemporary and original folk music from the Box Shop Duo. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Center. For all ages. \nThe Box Shop Duo consists of singer-songwriters Gene Stamell and Mitch Mulholland. Accompanied by acoustic guitars\, they perform original songs and covers after the folk style\, with some blues and rock; both humorous and serious.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-box-shop-duo/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T005606
CREATED:20240824T160707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T160707Z
UID:4423-1726410600-1726417800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. Please note\, this is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-9/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T005606
CREATED:20240828T180454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T180454Z
UID:4460-1726254000-1726261200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Bork\, Tinen\, & Kahn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy a tapestry of songs expressing the richness of human experience. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Center. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-bork-tinen-kahn/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T005606
CREATED:20240720T143018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T143153Z
UID:4347-1724353200-1724360400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Antenna Cloud Farm Presents: Dana Lyn & Kyle Sanna with Special Guest Seamus Egan
DESCRIPTION:Through the looking glass— A fresh approach to traditional Irish music. Renowned Brooklyn-based fiddle & guitar duo Dana Lyn & Kyle Sanna are joined by master instrumentalist Seamus Egan (Solas) for an evening of compelling new interpretations of traditional Irish music. For ticket pricing and purchasing information\, please visit www.antennacloudfarm.com/2024-concerts. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/antenna-cloud-farm-presents-dana-lyn-kyle-sanna-with-special-guest-seamus-egan/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T005606
CREATED:20240719T213927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T213927Z
UID:4343-1723995000-1723998600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:An Intro to French/Breton Dancing
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard the music\, now learn the dances! A very informal introduction to the dances that accompany the bal folk music played at the French/Breton session (see above). Note: to protect the floor of the Great Hall\, bring clean soled or dance shoes for dancing. Please\, no fresh-off-the-street shoes. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/an-intro-to-french-breton-dancing/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T005606
CREATED:20240719T214107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T214107Z
UID:4345-1723987800-1723995000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. Please note\, this is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-8/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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