October 2018
Northampton Jazz Festival
We're renewing and refreshing the Northampton Jazz Festival in Western Massachusetts with a rich line-up of jazz artists from around the region and across the globe. We’re staging jazz performances by local and visiting artists at a host of venues around downtown Northampton, and are featuring world-renowned Latin Jazz great Paquito D'Rivera and his Quintet at our main stage concert at the Academy of Music. Come join us as Jazz Abounds Downtown! On Friday, October 19, stroll, drink, and dine your way through downtown Northampton, when the city’s restaurants,…
Find out more »Northampton, Halloween Fun Run
On Sunday, Oct.28 at 10:30am, they'll take to the streets in downtown Northampton. Runners following a 5k route; walkers taking a 2k route. Some will bring their dogs, and some will be in Halloween costumes (humans and dogs). Above all, the Toasted Owl Gives A Hoot Halloween Fun Run, is about helping animals. Whether you participate in the race or if you just want to contribute, every dollar counts. The Toasted Owl Halloween Fun Run raises money for Dakin's animals and programs…
Find out more »December 2018
Northampton First Night, New Years Eve
The Northampton Arts Council is delighted to present Northampton's 34th annual New Year's Eve festival of the performing arts on December 31, 2018. First Night continues to be a special opportunity to celebrate the cultural vibrancy of our community while sharing time with friends, neighbors and visitors. As always, there will be a magical display of fireworks early in the evening and a traditional midnight "ball-raising" at the Hotel Northampton. Please plan to join our city's signature, family-friendly New Year's…
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