Archive for May, 2011

Kirkland Ave Mural Clean-Up

May 28th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Featured Events

Kirkland Ave Mural Clean-Up

Wednesday, June 1st from 11:00am-12:00pm Join us in giving Kirkland Ave some love! Volunteers are needed for this one-hour event to touch up the mural, install pigeon guards, and generally spruce up the alley. Make sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, some water, and bring work gloves if you’ve got ’em! In […]


Papergirl Northampton Announces Open Call

May 27th, 2011  |  by  |  published in C3 picks, Uncategorized

Papergirl Northampton Announces Open Call

Papergirl Northampton rides again! NOW.FOR.ART has just put out the call for original works on paper for third round of Papergirl Northampton. Submissions are due August 31st. For complete guideline, rules, regulations, and helpful information, check out NOW.FOR.ART’s website! Borrowed from Papergirl Berlin (and now spread like wildfire across planet earth), the project collect works […]


! Busker’s Ball Photos !

May 24th, 2011  |  by  |  published in C3 news, featured, Uncategorized

! Busker's Ball Photos !

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-  the performers, the […]


Shiprock & Anchordog

May 24th, 2011  |  by  |  published in featured, Featured Events, Uncategorized

Shiprock & Anchordog

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 […]


The Art of Healing & Transformation with Dori Midnight

May 24th, 2011  |  by  |  published in featured, featured artists

The Art of Healing & Transformation with Dori Midnight

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 […]


!!Buskers Ball Schedule!!

May 20th, 2011  |  by  |  published in featured, Featured Events

!!Buskers Ball Schedule!!

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!


Dream for a Bridge

May 13th, 2011  |  by  |  published in C3 picks, Uncategorized

Dream for a Bridge

The railroad trestle bridge over Rt. 9 near Market and Hawley Streets is a significant gateway to the City of Northampton. Since 1991, the “Dream” mural created by Leland Johnston has welcomed residents and visitors, but has fallen into disrepair. The City, along with individual and corporate donors, wishes to revive the space with a […]


Got Tons of Cash for Your Art?

May 10th, 2011  |  by  |  published in featured, inspiration

Got Tons of Cash for Your Art?

…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!


Busker’s Ball

May 9th, 2011  |  by  |  published in C3 news, featured, Featured Events

Busker's Ball

The Royal Frog Ballet and C3 proudly present… !!!!! THE BUSKER’S BALL !!!!! A One-Day Street Performance Event SATURDAY MAY 21st 2011 12-6pm. DAYTIME = THE BUSKERS BALL. Dozens of acts perform outside at free public locations up, down & around Main Street in downtown Northampton 7:30-10pm. EVENING = The CABARET. A selection of acts […]


Soundwaves with Lenelle Moïse

May 3rd, 2011  |  by  |  published in featured, featured artists

Soundwaves with Lenelle Moïse

Lenelle Moïse’s sound-based poetics infuse her writing, music and collages.  The 2010-2012 Poet Laureate of Northampton writes stories with her ears, reminding us that rhythm and vibration are the origin of words. She’s also my favorite person to take a walk with!  While I tend to focus on the visual details, Lenelle zooms in on […]