The North Hall Association presents :
The 14th Annual Historic North Hall Arts Festival 2024
Seven Live performances on the North Hall stage
Sunday afternoons at 2.00 pm June, July, August and September.
EVENTS CALENDAR
TONE FOREST
Blend Latin Rhythms and Jazz
Sunday, June 16, 2024 – 2:00 on the North Hall Stage
Admission FREE. Donations accepted
Wheelchair-accessible, air-conditioned
Tone Forest is a contemporary jazz ensemble co-founded in 2018 by Miro Sprague (piano) Jason Ennis (guitar), and Marty Jaffe (bass). Drawing from jazz, world music and free improvisation, the trio cultivates a fresh sound that is adventurous, lyrical, and grounded in a deep sense of beauty and groove. Their collaboration stems back decades from their common roots in western Massachusetts, where they developed deep chemistry and a rich musical bond. They have been delighting audiences throughout the Northeast for the past 6 years and are gearing up to release their debut album of original music Outside in Music (on August 30, 2024) www.ToneForestBand.com
The North Hall Art Gallery open during events features paintings and photography by North Hall Association board members.
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THE STORY CAFE
Spoken Word
Sunday June 30, 2024 – 2:00 p.m
Admission: FREE, donations accepted.
Wheelchair-accessible, air-conditioned
The Story Cafe is a celebration of the Pioneer Valley’s large, rich, and enormously talented short-story authors. Combining the work of acclaimed Pioneer Valley authors Jane Yolen, Stephen Billias, Joy Baglio, Rick Paar and Marisa Labozzett with the talents of favorite Pioneer Valley actors Ellen Barry, Raye Birk, Candace Barrett Birk– The Story Cafe will transport the audience through the magic of the spoken word into worlds of joy, discovery and connection.
The North Hall Art Gallery open during events features paintings and photography by North Hall Association board members.
For Performer BIOS Press the more link
Squeezebox Stompers
intage Country, Bluegrass Music
Sunday July14, 2024 – 2:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE, donations accepted,
Squeezebox Stompers……..
ongs by Hank Williams, Carl Smith, Kitty Wells and a tribute to Willie Nelson’s 90th year. (www.oldcountryroad.net) The North Hall Art Gallery open during events features paintings and photography by North Hall Association board members.
SPARKY QUARTET
Musical legacy of clarinetist Bob Sparky Sparkman
Sunday July 28, 2024 – 2:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE, donations accepted,
The North Hall Art Gallery open during events features paintings and photography by North Hall Association board members.
Ballroom Outlet
demonstrates popular dances of American and international styles. .
Sunday August 18, 2024 – 2:00
Admission: FREE, donations accepted
Jayden Leighty and Susanna Westcott both certified ballroom dance instructors and competitive rhythm dancers will present cultural origins of the dances along with fun facts and audience participation.
The North Hall Art Gallery open during events features paintings and photography by North Hall Association board members.
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Old Country Road
Vintage Country, Bluegrass Music
Sunday Sept. 15, 2024 – 2:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE, donations accepted,
Old Country Road is dedicated to the Golden Age of Country Music, songs that take you back to the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium and Nashville bluegrass music of Hank Williams, Webb Pierce, Patsy Cline and Kitty, Wells. Performers are : Ron Jackson (rhythm guitar, vocals),Mark Leveille (mandolin, vocals), Dave Helman (standup bass), and guest artist Chris Boucher (banjo).
The North Hall Art Gallery open during events features paintings and photography by North Hall Association board members.
OPERA ARIA/SONG AND BROADWAY MUSICAL SHOWCASE
Sunday Sept. 24, 2024 – 2:00 p.m
Admission: FREE, donations accepted.
Wheelchair-accessible, air-conditioned
The accomplished NYC ensemble of tenor Antonio Abate, soprano Amy Orsulak with pianist Jerome Tan will perform various celebrated arias, art song and Broadway music favorites.
The North Hall artist gallery open during events features paintings and photography by the North Hall Association board members.
WE THANK OUR 2024 SPONSORS:
WESTFIELD BANK
EASTHAMPTON SAVINGS bank
MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL COUNCIL
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Arts Councils
CHESTER
RUSSELL
CUMMINGTON
HUNTINGTON
MIDDLEFIELD
MONTGOMERY
WESTHAMPTON
WORTHINGTON