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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
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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. 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
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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:20260519T010704
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:20260519T010704
CREATED:20240719T213927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T213927Z
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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:20260519T010704
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T210000
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CREATED:20240719T211708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T172009Z
UID:4339-1723230000-1723237200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: The Klines
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Michael and Carrie Kline\nwith Joe Blumenthal and Jim Armenti. As folklorist-musicians The Klines weave songs and stories\, evoking times that\nreally matter; time with family and friends\, spiritual times\, wrapped in a patchwork quilt of vivid imagery. 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/
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:20240629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T160000
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CREATED:20240518T203506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T192159Z
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SUMMARY:Closing Reception and Performance: What’s on Your Plate? *
DESCRIPTION:Dynamic art\, word\, and performance conclude Exploded View’s exhibit on the theme of food\, farms\, hope\, community\, and climate. Features readings of selected work by Exploded View\, and family sing-along with community bard Annie Hassett. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall. \nFood\, Farms\, and Factories \n*In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more. This performance is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/closing-reception-and-performance-whats-on-your-plate/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,Music,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T163000
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CREATED:20240518T193433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T193433Z
UID:4202-1718548200-1718555400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 16\, 2:30— 4:30 p.m. \nAn informal group of musicians gather 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-7/
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:20240614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20240518T142935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T154758Z
UID:4192-1718391600-1718398800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Talamana Duo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy original music with jazz\, folk\, and world music elements from the Talamana Duo.  Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Center. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall. \nFull schedule\nFeel free to share or post where people might be interested
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-talamana-duo/
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:20240601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20240517T212149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T213540Z
UID:4170-1717239600-1717246800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Eli Elkus Musical Storytelling*
DESCRIPTION:At the Great Falls Farmers Market\, Elie Elkus plays original and rekindled folk songs about family farms and industrialization. Meet at Peskeompskut Park\, located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A. For all ages! Sponsors: Montague Cultural Council & MA Cultural Council. \nFood\, Farms\, and Factories \n*In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/eli-elkus-musical-storytelling/
LOCATION:Peskeompskut Park\, Avenue A between 6th and 7th Streets\, Turners Falls\, 01376
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T163000
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CREATED:20240420T212658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T212658Z
UID:4133-1716733800-1716741000@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-6/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20240420T211245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T193711Z
UID:4122-1715367600-1715374800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy folk music for modern times with Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards with refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Center. appropriate for all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-mark-mandeville-raianne-richards/
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:20240421T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20240323T174558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T174558Z
UID:4039-1713709800-1713717000@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. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-5/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20240217T215340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T191119Z
UID:3923-1711220400-1711227600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:All Cooped Up! Music Concert
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. For all ages\nSuggested donations of $6-$15. Children are free. Meet in the Great Hall. \n\nFull schedule\nFeel free to share or post where people might be interested
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/all-cooped-up-music-concert-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20240217T214201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T214201Z
UID:3918-1710685800-1710693000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal gathering of musicians play 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. 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-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20240202T191646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T191646Z
UID:3875-1708259400-1708273800@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. \n* This exact time and date for this is depending on weather conditions on 2/11\, due to scheduled snow dates for our documentary series.  If there is snow on 2/11\, then this music event will be on 2/25\, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20240120T204146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T213837Z
UID:3828-1706965200-1706972400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Hall Art Reception: On the Ground and In the Air and In Between
DESCRIPTION:Meet the artist Amy Dawn Kotel and enjoy an artist reception including food and music\, all in celebration of the exhibit\, On the Ground and In the Air and In Between. Meet in the Great Hall. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-art-reception-on-the-ground-and-in-the-air-and-in-between/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20240111T194917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T194917Z
UID:3807-1705847400-1705854600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians will gather 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-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20231210T175018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231210T175018Z
UID:3627-1702823400-1702830600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians will gather 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/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20231027T202646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T202646Z
UID:3495-1699642800-1699650000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Ragged Blue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy traditional bluegrass-based music with a touch of Celtic\, swing\, and country with Ragged Blue. 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-ragged-blue/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20230921T163549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T213844Z
UID:3396-1697288400-1697302800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:7th Annual Migrations Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nSaturday\, October 14\, 1:00—5:00 p.m. \nThe FREE Migrations Festival celebrates the human and natural diversity of the upper Connecticut River Valley and the Americas. Colorful artworks\, from the GuateMaya Art and Culture Connection\, in the Migrations exhibit depict scenes integral to village life\, Mayan culture\, and the history of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. Come early for traditional food and then enjoy entertainment by MarkaMusic starting at 2:30 p.m. and Musica Franklin at 4:30 p.m. Activities include a raffle of artworks from Guatemala\, an exhibit of Katrina skulls\, a children’s book give-away\, art activities\, and a scavenger hunt. View a Day of the Dead Altar built by local families\, with support from Montague Catholic Social Ministries. Activities will be in the Great Hall and in the nearby courtyard. Sponsored by DCR\, the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, the Montague Cultural Council\, Montague Catholic Social Ministries\, RiverCulture\, and the GuateMaya Art and Culture Connection.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/7th-annual-migrations-festival/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Culture,History,Music,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20230920T212758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T205948Z
UID:3367-1697223600-1697230800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: JCA Klezmer Band
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy traditional Eastern European Jewish folk music with the JCA Klezmer Band. 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-jca-klezmer-band/
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:20230908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20230819T211005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T211043Z
UID:3257-1694199600-1694206800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Jim Eagan & Anand Nayak
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy a mix of folk and folk blues with ginger-style guitar from Jim Eagan and Anand Nayak. 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-jim-eagan-anand-nayak/
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:20230811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20230720T174127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T174127Z
UID:3195-1691780400-1691787600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Hampton Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy classical and contemporary music for mandolins\, mandola\, and guitar from the Hampton Trio. 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-hampton-trio/
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:20230701T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20230628T193212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T194433Z
UID:3144-1688220000-1688241600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Antenna Cloud Farm Music Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Antenna Cloud Farm Music Walk is a village-wide festival showcasing an array of innovative and virtuosic local artists\, celebrating local businesses and public spaces throughout the day. Performances take place at parks all over town. Join DCR staff at 2:00 p.m. at Unity Park for live music\, family-friendly activities\, and a kids’ costume parade making its way to including the Great Falls Discovery Center. At 3:00 p.m.\, Travis Laplante plays hypnotic and innovative solo saxophone music outside Great Falls Discovery Center. Take a moment to read our outdoor StoryWalk®\, Mole Music by David McPhail. Then\, the music walk continues to the next stop. All performances and events are wheelchair accessible\, open to all\, and free\, with suggested donations going to the Nolumbeka Project in support of the Pocumtuck Homelands Festival. The festival is supported by Greenfield Cooperative Bank\, RiverCulture\, New England Public Media (NEPM)\, and Mass Cultural Council. For more details\, please visit: antennacloudfarm.com/2023-music-walk.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/antenna-cloud-farm-music-walk/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Music,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20230628T193432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T194357Z
UID:3147-1688220000-1688227200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:ACF Music walk: Musical Fun for Kids & Sidewalk Costume Parade
DESCRIPTION:Start the Antenna Cloud Farm Music Walk Festival at Unity Park at 2 p.m. with live music and family-friendly art-making\, and then join in the parade at 2:45 p.m. Stroll along with musicians and DCR park staff for a children’s sidewalk costume parade along 2nd Street to the Great Falls Discovery Center. Make music while you walk! Instruments provided. Then\, at 3 p.m. enjoy indoor music in the Great Hall with Saxophonist Travis Laplante\, and enjoy our StoryWalk® Mole Music by David McPhail.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/acf-music-walk-musical-fun-for-kids-sidewalk-costume-parade/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Music,Story Walk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20230520T191652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T191652Z
UID:3064-1686337200-1686344400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Farley String Band
DESCRIPTION:Join us spring\, summer\, and fall for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series in the Great Hall featuring local talent. Enjoy traditional folk music\, “old time” and Celtic fiddle tunes from the Farley String Band. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Center.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-farley-string-band/
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:20230507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20230419T215210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T213847Z
UID:2954-1683468000-1683475200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Hall Reception and Fundraiser: Visions of the Connecticut River Valley
DESCRIPTION:1:30 p.m. Puppet parade starts at Peskeompskut Park \n2:00—4:00 p.m.\, Reception in Great Hall\nJoin musicians\, artists\, and puppeteers in a celebration of the nature of the Connecticut River watershed. The fun begins at 1:30 p.m. at Peskeompskut Park where MuZen Theater puppeteers start a parade down Avenue A to Great Falls Discovery Center. Then\, enjoy the group art show\, Visions of the Connecticut River Valley in our Great Hall. The reception starts at 2 p.m. including performances by Stephen Katz\, The Panthalasa Trio\, and more\, with storytelling and poetry interludes. Refreshments available for sliding scale donations —no one turned away. Refreshment and art sale proceeds benefit the artists and the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center. \nIf you want to buy any piece\, fill-in so artist might contact you\nName *Email AddressPlease enter one or both of email and phone so the artist can contact youPhone NumberMessageIf you remember the artist or art piece\, enter here - otherwise we will provide you with a checklist to select from0 / 120Send Message
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-reception-and-fundraiser-visions-of-the-connecticut-river-valley/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Nature,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T010704
CREATED:20230326T193548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T193548Z
UID:2884-1681498800-1681506000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Alive & Pickin’
DESCRIPTION:The Coffeehouse is back! Join us in the Great Hall spring\, summer\, and fall for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Alive & Pickin’ plays an eclectic mix of country\, bluegrass\, blues\, and Americana. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Center.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-alive-pickin/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Music
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