Música Franklin concert to feature Michi Wiancko
GREENFIELD — Música Franklin invites the community to a student performance and family-friendly concert with special guest Michi Wiancko at the First United
Methodist Church, 25 Church St., on Thursday, April 16, from 5 to 6 p.m.
Wiancko is a composer, violinist, teacher, curator and collaborator whose projects prioritize musical and cultural diversity. As a violinist, Wiancko is a longtime member of the Silkroad Ensemble, and she gave her violin solo debuts with the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. As a composer, Wiancko has written for orchestra, chamber ensemble, opera, film and commercial. Wiancko is also the artistic director of Antenna Cloud Farm in Gill and co-founder of The Experimental Institute, a creative musical summer intensive for early-career artists.
The program is supported in part by a grant from the Greenfield Cultural Council.
Artwork by Joel Seppa on display
GREENFIELD — Artwork by Joel Seppa will be on display at the Greenfield Community Television (GCTV) offices at 393 Main St. for the next three months. An opening reception will be held Friday, April 10, from 5 to 8 p.m.
April 11: Screening of ‘Diaspora Stories: Hartford’
GREENFIELD — Música Franklin and The LAVA Center invite the community to join artist Jocelyn Pleasant for a screening of her documentary, “Diaspora Stories: Hartford,” on Saturday, April 11, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at The LAVA Center, 324 Main St.
“Diaspora Stories: Hartford” is a three-part docuseries highlighting the history and intergenerational nature of Hartford, Connecticut’s African and African diasporic arts community. The series focuses on the journey of different artists who have contributed to the development of the city’s arts community, with a combination of interviews and new performance footage that features original music and arrangements by The Lost Tribe.
Pleasant is a percussionist, drummer and educator who is currently pursuing a PhD in ethnomusicology at Wesleyan University. She is the leader of The Lost Tribe, a collective of musicians that research, remix and redefine the musical traditions of the African diaspora.
The event is funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the six New England state arts agencies.
April 21: Learn about MOLST forms
GREENFIELD — Dr. Khushwant Dhaliwal, a family medicine physician resident at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, will lead a session on Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) forms at the Greenfield Public Library on Tuesday, April 21, at noon.
MOLST is a medical order completed with a health care professional that outlines a person’s preferences for treatments such as CPR, intubation, mechanical ventilation and other life-sustaining interventions. Unlike a general advance directive, a MOLST form is intended for individuals with serious illness or advanced frailty. The form travels with the patient across health care settings.
Attendees will review what each section of the form means, clarify common misconceptions (including what “Do Not Resuscitate” actually involves) and discuss how to approach these decisions in a thoughtful way. Light refreshments will be served.
Auditions on horizon for annual festival of new plays
GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center’s fourth annual festival of new plays by local playwrights, called “On the Boards,” is coming up in June, and auditions will be held on Sunday, April 26, and Monday, April 27.
These readings focus on a play’s script, as they will be free of technical elements (no props, costumes, sounds or lighting). A wide range of actors are sought.
Honoraria will be offered, and experience is welcome but not necessary. No preparation is required to audition.
To learn more or to sign up for an audition slot, visit thelavacenter.org/on-the-boards.
Author of ‘When a Loved One is Dying’ to speak at library
GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Public Library will welcome registered nurse Maureen Groden for a discussion on her book, “When a Loved One is Dying: Conversations About Care, Connection and Coping,” on Monday, April 27, at 3 p.m.
Groden has been a hospice nurse and educator for several decades. She obtained her undergraduate degree in nursing from the University of Massachusetts and her graduate degree from the University of Connecticut. She holds certification as a hospice and palliative care registered nurse.
Groden is passionate about helping families navigate the health care system when their loved one has a serious illness. She also wants to help families experience a peaceful end-of-life journey. Groden wrote “When a Loved One is Dying” to help readers understand what happens when people are dying and how to care for them.
Seasonal Bulky Item Curbside Collection beginning
GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Department of Public Works has announced the return of the Seasonal Bulky Item Curbside Collection, a program that offers residents a convenient way to dispose of large items by appointment every other Friday beginning April 17 and running through Oct. 31.
To participate, residents must contact the DPW to provide a list of items for disposal. Once the items are approved, a collection date will be assigned. Send an email to DPW@greenfield-ma.gov or call 413-772-1528.
All curbside collections are charged a $13 pick-up fee per stop, in addition to specific item charges. Payments, which are non-refundable, must be received by noon the day before the scheduled appointment or else the appointment will be canceled.
Payments by cash, check or card are accepted in person at the DPW office at 189 Wells St. Checks made out to the City of Greenfield may also be sent by mail.
Demolition materials, brush and yard waste, automobile parts and chemicals/hazardous waste are not eligible for curbside collection.
Residents can find a breakdown of costs in the Materials and Pricing Guide at tinyurl.com/GreenfieldTransferStation.