South Hadley Arts/South Hadley Cultural Council

Lisa Stringfellow: "Kingdom of Dust" Author Talk
2025-05-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
