Two Northampton pedal cabs will be available to transport people to venues all over downtown on May, from 5 to 8 p.m., as part of Night Out in the Florence section of Northampton.
NORTHAMPTON – The schedule of events for Florence Night Out, on May 1 from 5 to 8 p.m., features artists studios to visit, a Maypole dance, and a variety of dance and music performances. A “post-show,” with Drunk Stuntmen/Kay McKinstry, will be held, from 8 to 9 p.m., at Zea Mays Printmaking, 320 Riverside Drive.
Two Northampton pedal cabs will be available to transport people to venues all over downtown. Ed Popielarczyk, of Magical Moments, will be making balloon creations for kids at Trinity Row Triangle. (5 to 8 p.m.). Several downtown businesses will have open houses/special promotions during the evening.
All events are free, with only a charge of $5 for VFW music performances. This is the second time Florence Nigh Out is being held. It is supported, in part, by a grant from the Northampton Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Highlights and their locations include:
ART
Artist open studios: Sean Greene, Richard Lloyd, Heather Kasunick, Phoebe Berkel, Donna Estabrooks, Donnabelle Casis, Robbie Heidinger, Lynne Graves at 30 North Maple
Young@Heart Photography Exhibit: 28 North Maple St.
Artist reception: Marsha Lieberman, Elizabeth Meyersohn, Katy Schneider, Ann Lewis, Dave Gloman, Tom Martin, Bob Young - Maple and Main Realty, 28 North Maple St.
Jim Gipe photography, Mark Knox video exhibit: Pivot Media, 70 Maple St.
Dave Ryan photography, jewelry by Carol Joannidi: Coldwell Banker, 93 Main St.
Art by Hilary Emerson Lay, Northampton High School Improv: Cup and Top Café, 1 Main St.
Artist reception and music: Café Evolution, 22 Chestnut St.
Film shorts screening: VFW, 18 Meadow St.
Printmaking demonstrations: Deconstructed Silkscreen by Esther White (5 to 6:30 p.m.); BIG INK – large scale woodcut by Lyell Castonguay (6:30 to 8 p.m.); print sale - Zea Mays Printmaking, 320 Riverside Drive
Bike film screening 8 p.m. – Full Circle Bike Shop, 141 North Main St.
DANCE
Guided Star Clog Morris: Trinity Row Triangle (5 to 5:30 p.m.)
Mountain View Dance Studio: Florence Arts & Business Building, 140 Pine Street (5 to 5:30 p.m.)
Marlboro Morris Men (Maypole Dance): Trinity Row Triangle (5:30 to 6 p.m.)
Catalyst Dance Company of Pioneer Valley Performing Arts: Florence Arts & Business Building, 140 Pine Street (6, 6:30, 7 to 7:30 p.m.)
Iroko Nuevo (Afro-Cuban dance group): Trinity Row Triangle (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Tango dance lessons by Sharon Alworth: Florence Civic Center, 90 Park St. (7 to 8 p.m.)
MUSIC
Free Range Cats: Coldwell Banker, 93 Main St., (5 to 8 p.m.)
Bunny’s a Swine, Bring it to Bear - JJ’s Tavern/13th Floor Lounge, 99 Main St. (5:30 tp 7:30 p.m.)
Merchant Bankers, Lonesome Brothers, Colorway: 30 North Maple St. (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Huckleberry Binge and Young Tricksters: VFW, 18 Meadow St. (6 to 8 p.m.)
Florence Community Band: Florence Civic Center, 90 Park St. (6 to 6:40 p.m.)
Serenata Mandolin Trio - Cup and Top Café, 1 Main St. (6 to 8 p.m.)