Yvonne Rogers to perform at the 1794 Meetinghouse
The 1794 Meetinghouse is hosting an afternoon jazz concert with acclaimed pianist and composer Yvonne Rogers on Sunday, July 26 at 4 p.m. at 26 South Main St. in New Salem. Based in Brooklyn and recognized as a 2026 Roulette Awarded Artist and Next Jazz Legacy Awardee, Rogers delivers an organic, nature-inspired approach to rhythm and harmony rooted in her rural Maine upbringing. The performance showcases her distinctive improvisational style, drawing from her debut album, “Seeds,” as well as her recent solo piano release, “The Button Jar.” Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for youth ages 13 to 17 and are free for children aged 12 and under. To purchase tickets in advance of the concert, visit 1794meetinghouse.org/meetinghouse-events/yvonne-rogers.
Shelburne Falls art exhibition celebrates the Year of the Horse
“Celebrating the Year of the Horse,” an exhibition of paintings by Fabio and Sara Deponte, will be featured at the Shelburne Arts Co-op from July 29 through Aug. 31. A reception with the artists will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. The show reflects the artists’ passion for horses in all their settings, and shows that they are as comfortable painting ropers out west as well as dressage horses. The Co-op is located at 26 Bridge St. in Shelburne Falls, and is open every day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pioneer Valley Brass to perform in New Salem
The Pioneer Valley Brass will perform a free public concert of music from Bach and Tchaikovsky to The Beatles and beyond, specially arranged for brass quintet, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, at the Swift River Valley Historical Society on Elm Street in New Salem.
This annual program is sponsored by the First Universalist Parish of North Dana from a trust fund started in the 1920s by sisters Catherine Mason and Mary Hale. The Swift River Valley Historical Society is remembering the birthday of Harriet Clary, who lived for many years in the Whitaker-Clary House, which is part of the Museum today. Birthday cake will be served after the Brass performance, in honor of Harriet Clary’s birthday.
Sunday’s program is the 821st in the series designed to preserve the memory of the Parish, which has closed for the preparation of the construction of the Quabbin Reservoir, created to provide clean drinking water to Boston. The Pioneer Valley Brass has been performing for more than 40 years with various membership. Dick Tandy and Steve Babineau play trumpet, Tabatha Greelees plays horn, Dana Tandy performs on trombone and Susan Lemei is featured on tuba.
The Pioneer Valley Brass has several Dana Vespers programs scheduled for the fall and winter. Contact Music Coordinator Maureen Riendeau at 978-413-6867 for information about First Universalist Parish of North Dana, or to schedule a vespers program.
Quabbin Days 2026 planning begins
The Friends of Quabbin are encouraging municipalities, historical societies, museums, libraries, conservation organizations, arts groups, farms, businesses and community organizations throughout the Quabbin Region to begin planning for Quabbin Days 2026 scheduled for Oct. 9-12. The regional initiative, coordinated by the Friends, encourages residents and visitors to explore the 12 communities of the Quabbin Region through a variety of local events, programs, exhibits, tours, performances, outdoor activities and community gatherings.
“We know that many organizations begin planning their fall schedules months in advance,” said Ed Comeau of the Friends of Quabbin. “We want to give everyone enough lead time to consider how they would like to participate and to explore opportunities to work together.”
Participation can take many forms. Organizations may create new programs specifically for Quabbin Days or designate existing activities taking place during the October holiday weekend as part of the celebration. Event information will be added to the Quabbin Days website as plans are finalized, and events can be submitted for the calendar at QuabbinDays.org/contact.
Author Lisa Gilbert to discuss her award-winning book at Greenfield Public Library
Lisa Gilbert, M.D., will lead a discussion about her book “Soul You Can” at the Community Meeting Room of the Greenfield Public Library on Wednesday, July 29 at 5:30 pm.
Gilbert, who holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Kent State University and Doctor of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, will discuss expanded consciousness and how it not only helps heal trauma but also can spark spiritual awakening and foster creativity.
Her psychiatric practice began in community mental health and private practice where she furthered her focus on trauma-informed care, addressing a wide spectrum of experiences, including childhood abuse, sexual abuse, natural disasters, combat, accidents and refugee trauma. In 2009, she joined the Veterans Affairs as a psychiatrist, establishing herself as an expert in treating post-traumatic stress disorder. She retired from clinical practice in 2025 and lives in western Massachusetts. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library and is free and open to the public. For additional information, visit soulcanyou.com.
The library will also host a drop-in fabric stamping workshop on Wednesday, July 29, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Led by Shannon Gilcreast, the free event invites children aged 5 to 12 to use foam fruit and vegetable stamps to decorate their own fabric napkins to take home and use. Sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, no advanced registration is required for this hands-on crafting session.
Martell Magic Show to take place in South Deerfield
The Tilton Library will host the Martell Magic Show on Saturday, July 25 at 11 a.m. as part of its Summer Library Program. Held next door to the library at 71 North Main St. in South Deerfield, this free, family-friendly event features comedy, magic and a surprise appearance by Stella the Rabbit. This event was funded by the Friends of Tilton Library. To request disability accommodations, contact Holly Johnson at hjohnson@cwmars.org or call 413-665-4683 at least three days prior to the event.
Artspace to host ‘Unmasking the Monstrous’
Artspace Community Arts Center is hosting the solo exhibition, “Unmasking the Monstrous,” by ceramic sculptor Wade Boswell from July 31 through Aug. 28 at 15 Mill St. in Greenfield. The opening reception takes place during the local Artwalk on Friday, July 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. Boswell, a Greenfield resident and local ceramics instructor, uses clay sculpture to examine personal identity — rooted in transness, queerness and neurodivergence — while confronting the oppressive and dehumanizing elements of society. The regular gallery viewing hours run Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit artspacegreenfield.org/unmasking-the-monstrous.