July 2nd, 2011 | by Jackie_V | published in featured, featured artists, Uncategorized
I recently had the pleasure of talking with Evan Viera, Northampton-based animator, composer, and international man of mystery. I’m pretty excited about Evan’s work. It’s stuff that makes your heart soar and your eyes get wide. Get to know a bit about this character in our interview, and then go and check out his […]
June 20th, 2011 | by Perry | published in C3 picks, featured, Uncategorized
Over the past 25 years, Pleasant Street Video in Northampton has built an impressive film library serving film lovers from all over New England. Whether you prefer documentaries or Doctor Strangelove, Capra or cult classics, the latest from Sundance or films from Hollywood’s golden age, Pleasant St. had your favorites. Sadly, the video store […]
June 18th, 2011 | by Adele | published in featured, featured artists
At C3 we have a passion for supporting local public art, so we are really thrilled to bring news of Riot Prrl, Northampton’s resident knit tagging collaborative, to the blog.  Knit tagging is seriously secretive business, so we promised not to reveal the true identities of the group.  What we can tell you, though, is […]
June 9th, 2011 | by Jackie_D | published in featured, featured artists
Witnessing Ariel Kotker’s exhibition last fall at the Flywheel was like walking into an exploded graphic novel.  The forms are simultaneously familiar and fantastic. My mouth sort of fell open and gasped. Oh my, what feats of craft! The collection of objects making up the incredible installation, His Room As He Left It, is an ever growing alternate world of handmade items […]
June 3rd, 2011 | by Jackie_V | published in C3 picks, featured
Have you heard about the Wednesday Farmers’ Market at Kendrick Park in Amherst? Starting June 15th, it’ll be the bee’s knees. Featuring a slew of locally grown and produced goodies, this new market aims to create a fun and vibrant community atmosphere, with delicious prepared foods, and tons of art and music. The market is […]
May 24th, 2011 | by Haley | published in C3 news, featured, Uncategorized
Well, the Busker’s Ball was a huge success! There was no rapture, it barely rained at all, and many people came out to support the dozens of busking acts that filled downtown Northampton with sound, color, movement, and merriment! Thank you so much to everyone who made this event such a success-Â the performers, the […]
May 24th, 2011 | by Haley | published in featured, Featured Events, Uncategorized
This Weekend: Shiprock and Anchordog brought to you by C3’s Jackie Vitale, a slew of Valley artists, and some real cute kids It’s time to adventure. So pack up your satchel, tune the old marimba, and let’s all go and get lost outside. For anyone looking for a good old-fashioned epic quest, we recommend Shiprock […]
May 24th, 2011 | by Javiera | published in featured, featured artists
Having enjoyed many long conversations with Dori Midnight in her cozy kitchen sipping one of her extraordinary tea concoctions, I was eager to hear what she had to say about practicing the art of healing & transformation here in Northampton, MA. A recent transplant from San Francisco, Dori is an ordained interfaith minister and intuitive […]
May 20th, 2011 | by seth | published in featured, Featured Events
Download the schedule for The Buskers Ball below. Busking starts at high noon. Remember to bring change and small bills and see all you can see. The Cabaret will begin at 7:30 PM in Dynamite Space (basement of Thornes) 150 Main St. Northampton. Buskers Ball Schedule!
May 10th, 2011 | by Jackie_V | published in featured, inspiration
…Didn’t think so! Consider applying for a Northampton Arts Council Spring Grant! The deadline for proposals is coming up on June 3rd, so get writing! More information can be found HERE Good Luck! We believe in you!