Open + Shut: Celebrating the Art of Endpapers Endpapers are the unsung glory of contemporary children’s publishing. Once a purely functional form—sturdy pages glued to the inside of a book’s cardboard covers—endpapers today are often full of wit, surprise, and deep emotion. As one of the first (and last!) visual elements readers encounter when interacting with…

  Michel Kameni: Portraits of an Independent Africa August 29, 2025–January 4, 2026 This exhibition features portraits by the Cameroonian studio photographer Michel Kameni (c.1935–2020) made at Studio KM in Yaoundé. The 55 prints featured were made during the 1960s and 1970s in the years following Cameroon’s independence. Image: Michel Kameni, Cameroon. Untitled (three women, hand dresses)…

Order Fresh All-Natural Thanksgiving Turkeys Turkey Orders Must By In By November 9th Bob's Turkey Farm "Broad Breasted White Turkeys" From Lancaster, MA   Bell & Evans "Excellent Turkeys" From Pennsylvania Pre-Order Your Thanksgiving Pies & Sides By Friday November 21st Randall’s Fresh Baked Pies Order Early for Best Availability Apple, Blueberry, Pumpkin, Fruits of the Forest,…

For families seeking a memorable experience centered around the Eric Carle Museum, our Carle Family Adventure Package offers museum tickets, a book, plushies inspired by Eric Carle's characters, and a $50.00 food & beverage credit in 30Boltwood for a well-rounded stay, creating an enriching experience for both children and parents alike. For more information abut…

Eleanor Levine Levine has been writing music for almost two decades, performing on Massachusetts stages including MASS MoCA, The Drake, Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center as well as New York City venues, The Bowery Electric and Arlene’s Grocery. Her original music centers around alternative tunings, rhythmic plucking patterns, coded lyrics, and bright vocal melodies. She mostly takes inspiration…

Nov 7 Live Music from October Mountain Band (Free) 5:00 pm Join us in our spacious taproom and brewery for craft beer, craft food and GREAT MUSIC! Our Westfield MA Brewery is located in scenic Western Massachusetts in Westfield’s historic Mill at Crane Pond. Enjoy a variety of craft beers on tap while taking in views…

  The Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award honors an exemplary work of fiction from the previous year that speaks with an “American Voice” about American experiences, much like Twain‘s masterwork, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The 2025 Mark Twain Award winner is The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck. You are invited to join New York Times bestselling author, David Baldacci, author Ben Shattuck, our sponsors, and…

Frank Serafino plays live music at the ICC on Friday, November 7 from 6–9 pm. If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Frank Serafino has been a part of the New England music scene for many years, with some of the area’s most popular…

Experience an extraordinary evening with Jon Stetson, the real-life inspiration behind the CBS TV show 'The Mentalist!' For ONE night only, at 52 Sumner Springfield, prepare to be amazed as Jon showcases his astounding talent in a show filled with comedy, magic, and mind-reading! You’ll be astonished as he reveals details such as names, hometowns,…

Western Mass Comedy Championship at Abandoned Building Brewery on Friday November 7 starting at 8pm sharp in our Living Room Tap Room. The premier showcase event of 2025! Top voted comics compete for the Best Comic In The Pioneer Valley Award. Link to EventBrite Tickets

On Saturday, November 8th, come watch the top Western Massachusetts high school cross country runners compete for a place at the State Championships. This championship includes over 35 teams. All races are run on a 3.1 mile course with great spectator viewing all day. To reserve your space, visit www.bookeo.com/northfield