South Hadley Arts/South Hadley Cultural Council

Artisan/Craft/Business Fair
2025-04-27 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Fred M. Smith Memorial Park, 4 N Main Street, South Hadley, MA, United States
Join Showcase and our community of artisans, craftspeople, and local businesses for a fair demonstrating the variety that our South Hadley region has to offer.

Bruiser's Barbeque Food Truck
2025-04-27 11:00 - 17:00 | Fred M. Smith Memorial Park, 4 N Main Street, South Hadley, MA, United States
Bruiser's BBQ Food Truck will be in the fall Sunday to cater to and accommodate all of our Showcase crowds!
Visit Bruiser's BBQ on Facebook

Gospel Brunch w/ Kevin Sharpe Group
2025-04-27 11:30 - 13:30 | Morning Star Baptist Church, 11 N Main Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
SHOWCASE South Hadley presents a very special Gospel Brunch to kick-off the festivities on Day 2 of the showcase to whet your palate, get you moving, and your spirits soaring! Join us at Morningstar Baptist Church for a wonderful buffet brunch created by Chef Sara Barnes of Ebony & Savory Catering featuring many breakfast classics and Creole favorites. The Kevin Sharpe Group then takes the stage to move, entertain, and get you tapping your feet and clapping your hands! Each ticket is all inclusive (food and entertainment). Seating is limited, so register in advance.

Cripps Creations - Puppetry Show (children & families)
2025-04-27 12:00 - 12:45 | Fred M. Smith Memorial Park, 4 N Main Street, South Hadley, MA, United States
Cripps Creations consists of an artistically diverse partnership. With their expansive skill sets, Vida and Madison J. Cripps offer a variety of unique products and services. The two began collaborating in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC in 2013. Presently, Cripps Creations is nestled in the quaint "Right to Farm" community of Northfield, Massachusetts. Connect with the Cripps by enjoying performances, booking your event, taking one of our workshops, purchasing wares, and more.
Learn more about Cripps Creations

The Happy Facepainter (children & families)
2025-04-27 12:00 - 15:00 | MA
The Happy Facepainter will be on site on both Showcase days offering exciting face paint options for our youth participants.
Learn more about The Happy Facepainter

Tree of Life Children's Crafting Table - Location TBD
2025-04-27 12:00 - 16:00 | MA
Learn more about Tree of Life Early Learning Center

Jeff Katz (Acoustic @ The Park)
2025-04-27 13:00 - 13:45 | Fred M. Smith Memorial Park, 4 N Main Street, South Hadley, MA, United States
Jeff Katz is a guitarist and songwriter whose music blends alt-country roots with Americana-leaning pop. Originally from South Hadley, MA, he got his start in the town’s school band program before spending close to a decade in Boston, playing clubs and touring the country with a handful of bands. His set is a kind of musical memoir—original songs alongside covers written by old bandmates, close friends, and favorite songwriters.
Learn more about Jeff Katz

Cottonwood - SHPL Outdoor Stage
2025-04-27 13:30 - 14:30 | South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
With 32 years under their belt, Cottonwood continues to rock the valley! As a premier country band in New England, they strive to bring the crowd to their feet with high energy, foot stompin' country, rock-n-roll classics, and some amazing originals!

Wes Parker (Acoustic @ The Park)
2025-04-27 14:00 - 14:45 | Fred M. Smith Memorial Park, 4 N Main Street, South Hadley, MA, United States

Wayfaring Soul
2025-04-27 14:00 - 15:00 | United Methodist Church, 30 Carew Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Wayfaring Soul is a rock band out of Springfield, MA. Blending sounds from modern to the throwbacks of rock n’ roll, the band covers classic favorites as well as three albums worth of original music. Comprised of Ryan Bradley and Shannon O’Rourke on vocals, Ryan Bradley and Matt Deprey on guitars, Darryn Roy on bass, and Nate Legare on drums…Wayfaring Soul is definitely a band to catch live at Showcase South Hadley!
Learn more about Wayfaring Soul

Lux Aeterna - MHC Choral Forces Spring Concert
2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Abbey Chapel @ Mt. Holyoke College, 50 College St, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
The Mount Holyoke Choral Forces present: Lux Aeterna
The Mount Holyoke Choral Forces, joined by mezzo-soprano Megan Roth, baritone Jermaine Woodard Jr., and organist Larry Schipull, present Maurice Duruflé’s transcendent Requiem, op. 9 for chorus, organ, and orchestra. Also featured on the program will be world premieres of Shara Nova’s Dies Irae and Colin Britt’s Amo Ergo Sum.

Mount Holyoke College Glee Club
Mount Holyoke College Chorale
Colin Britt, director

Marie Antoinette
2025-04-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Rooke Theatre at Mount Holyoke College, 50 College St, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit mhc.ludus.com
The Mount Holyoke College Department of Film Media Theater ends the 2024-25 season with a bold and inventive play by David Adjmi, “Marie Antoinette.”
In Adjmi’s contemporary take on the young queen of France, Marie is a confection created by a society that values extravagance and artifice. But France’s love affair with the royals sours as revolution brews, and for Marie, the political suddenly becomes very personal. From the light and breezy banter at the palace to the surging chants of “Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité!” in the streets, “Marie Antoinette” holds a mirror up to our contemporary society that might just be entertaining itself to death.
This production is directed by Mariana Considine ‘25. Set Design by Vannessa James, Costume Design by Jensen Glick, Lighting Design by Sam Skynner, and Sound Design by Gillian Tomlinson ‘25.

David Vantassel (Acoustic @ The Park)
2025-04-27 15:00 - 15:45 | Fred M. Smith Memorial Park, 4 N Main Street, South Hadley, MA, United States

Wildlife on Wheels w/ Forest Park Zoo (children & families)
2025-04-27 15:00 - 15:45 | Fred M. Smith Memorial Park, 4 N Main Street, South Hadley, MA, United States
Young participants encouraged - interact with some of Forest Park Zoo's resident animals, here in South Hadley! The program is designed to provide information about the animals, including their special adaptations, habitats, behaviors, diets and status in the wild.
Learn more about the Wildlife on Wheels program from The Zoo in Forest Park

Taproots
2025-04-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Morning Star Baptist Church, 11 N Main Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Born out of the desire to explore and blend a variety of musical influences, TapRoots is a new vision of cultural sonic fusion to connect a broken world through our shared humanity.
TapRoots is the musical brainchild of multi-instrumentalist and producer Matthew King.
Charting new musical territory with their unique and complex mix of funk, soul, salsa, afrobeat, reggae, afrocuban jazz, rock, samba and folkloric rhythms, TapRoots travels beyond the borders of traditional popular music, bringing the listener on a journey filled with catchy hooks, pulsing rhythms, and intricate musical motifs, synthesized into a powerful, deeply rooted, listening experience.
Learn more about Taproots

Crazy On You - SHPL Outdoor Stage
2025-04-27 15:30 - 16:30 | South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Crazy On You, as New England’s top Heart Tribute Band, has been tantalizing audiences with their performances for over 10 years. From the 70’s rock songs “Barracuda” and “Magic Man,” through the 80’s and 90’s power ballads such as “Alone” and “All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You,” Crazy On You performs with such style and class that will satisfy even the most die-hard Heart fans. From start to finish, each performance dedicates itself to a truly remarkable act – an act that tore down walls with what they believed in and continue to believe in today!
Learn more about Crazy On You

Moose Mongeau and Michael Stutts
2025-04-27 16:00 - 17:00 | United Methodist Church, 30 Carew Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Showcase South Hadley 2025 is pleased to present the acoustic duo Michael and Moose, on April 27, 2025 at 4 PM. The pair, who also have several other musical presentations, have been pleasing their audiences with a mix of classics - folk, rock and soul from Simon and Garfunkel and the Beatles to Bon Jovi and Nickelback. Don't miss this great show!
Learn more about Moose and the High Tops
Learn more about 7 Bridges Road Band

MHC Klezmer Band Performance
2025-04-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Warbeke Room @ Mount Holyoke College, 50 College St, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Pratt Music Hall Warbeke Room. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first come first serve.

Brass in Bloom Festival
2025-05-03 10:00 - 18:00 | Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity, 130 Pine Street, Northampton, MA, 01062, United States
2025 South Hadley Cultural Council Grant Recipient.
The Brass in Bloom Festival kicks off at 10am with a keynote presentation by acclaimed trumpet player and composer, Phil Snedecor from the Hartt School of Music, and continues with presentations by the UMass Graduate Brass Quintet, Bombyx Brass Collective, Hartt Trumpet Ensemble, Amherst College french horn instructor Jean Jeffries, Jeff Connor of the Boston Brass Quintet, trombonist Dr. Taylor Hughey, UMass Faculty Trio featuring trombonist Greg Spirodopolous, and more. The day concludes with a headline performance from 4:30 - 6:00 PM by The Jazz Bones and Friends.
Featured sponsor, Gerry’s Music Shop, will host Brass-a-Palooza, their largest single-day sales event of the year, where brass musicians and students will have the opportunity to demo more than 100 brass instruments, from intermediate to professional grade.
Chef O’Brian Tomalin, formerly of Sierra Grille and Building 8 Brewing, will join the event, offering a grilled sandwich pop-up for Brass in Bloom attendees as well as the community at large. Join us for lunch or dinner. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options will be available.

"Pigs Dig a Road!" Children's Author Carrie Finison Talk & Reading
2025-05-07 10:30 - 12:00 | South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
South Hadley Public Library will host Carrie Finison on May 7 at 10:30am for a reading of her new picture book, Pigs Dig a Road! Kids will learn about trucks, participate in a construction-themed singalong, and have a chance to dress the part with construction helmets and vests.
Construction crew chief Rosie and her team are building a new road to the Hamshire County Fair. It’s time to put on hard hats and boots, grab their hammers and stakes, and, of course, bring out the big trucks: bulldozers, excavators, pavers, rollers, and more!
Following the storytime, copies of Carrie's books will be available for purchase through the Odyssey Bookshop.
​​This Mass Kids Lit Fest event is presented in partnership with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. For a full schedule, please visit https://www.makidslitfest.org/.

Lisa Stringfellow: "Kingdom of Dust" Author Talk
2025-05-10 15:00 - 16:00 | MA
Author of "A Comb of Wishes" Lisa Stringfellow returns with a West African–inspired fantasy about a girl who is determined to return both magic and justice to her people—and whose destiny holds more surprises than she could ever imagine.
Join the Odyssey Bookshop on Saturday, May 10 for an author talk with middle grade author Lisa Stringfellow! Lisa will read from her exciting new fantasy adventure novel Kingdom of Dust and discuss how she became a writer as well as the inspiration behind her stories.
The event will be followed by a Q&A and book signing.

​​This Mass Kids Lit Fest event is presented in partnership with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. For a full schedule, please visit https://www.makidslitfest.org/.

Crescent Dancers - Belly Dance at the Library
2025-06-07 11:00 - 12:30 | South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Join us for a special belly dance performance and educational event at the library, where you’ll experience the beauty and diversity of this ancient art form. Dancers will showcase styles from the Middle East, North Africa, Hellas (Greece), and Turkey (MEHNAT), blending graceful movements with vibrant music. Along with the performance, attendees will learn about the cultural significance and history behind the dances, gaining a deeper understanding of the traditions that inspire them. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages and offers an engaging, interactive way to explore the world of belly dance!

Live from Ashtonwood - Kieran Brown with Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
2025-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Live at Ashtonwood House Concerts
"LIVE from Ashtonwood" opens its 8th season presenting rising jazz star and NYC-based vocalist Kieran Brown (www.kieranbrownmusic.com). Kieran will be accompanied by young gun pianist Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman. This South Hadley based house concert will be streamed LIVE and free of charge via Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/AshtonwoodHouseConcerts.
Concert begins at 7:30 pm and is available to all interested via the link above.

Pioneer Valley Community Band Festival
2025-06-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Tillis Performance Hall @ University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
2025 South Hadley Cultural Council Grant Recipient. Sponsored by the Amherst, Florence and South Hadley Community Bands, the Pioneer Valley Community Band Festival will once again bring together members of community bands from throughout the region in musical celebration and collaboration. Musicians from Western MA and beyond will be invited to participate free of charge.

Memories Quintet w/ Daniel David Johnson
2025-07-24 17:00 - 18:00 | South Hadley Senior Center, 45 Dayton Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075
Memories is a dynamic quintet focusing on the hit songs of our youth. Our multimedia show highlights the hopes and dreams of a young boomer generation, as expressed in music and art. Using live music, stories, audience interaction, and video images, we bring back the excitement and positive vibes of those inspiring times.

H.M.S. Pinafore
2025-11-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Academy of Music Theatre, 274 Main St, Northampton, MA, 01060, United States
Final show details TBD. 2025 South Hadley Cultural Council grant recipient.

Loomis Village Emerging Artists Sunday Music Series
2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Loomis Village, 20 Bayon Drive, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Loomis Village continues its 2026 Emerging Artists Sunday Music Series on Sunday, May 31st @ 2 pm with another extraordinary piano & voice jazz duo from NYC. Details below...
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 2 - 3 pm
Who: Julia Danielle (v) & Caelan Cardello (p)
Other: Admission is FREE, but space is limited so the courtesy of an RSVP is requested. Please RSVP / register for this event with an email to John Anz at janz@loomiscommunities.org.
