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Free summer music series to light up downtown ’Hamp
by repubnews
MAYOR GINALouise Sciarra has unveiled this summer’s downtown music schedule for “Masonic Street Live!,” a new outdoor live music destination at Brewster Court, and the Northampton Summer Concert Series, funded and managed through a collaboration between the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Arts & Culture Department.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to enjoy free live performances in the Masonic Street parking lot this month through the end of August. Northampton will present local artists on stage in the Masonic Street Parking Lot annex next to Iconica Social Club on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. On the schedule for live music is: tomorrow, Ray Mason; June 16, Henning Ohlenbusch; June 23, Eleanor Levine; June 30, Deep Seize; July 7, Ruby Lou; July 14, Heartman & Russell; July 21, Helen Hummell; July 28, Wooly Bully: All Vinyl
Soul Party; Aug. 18, Tobey Sol LaRoche; and Aug. 25, Hedgewitch.
On Sundays, from 4 to 6 p.m., there will be Salsa lessons for beginners in the same location featuring McCoy Jamison. New this year, starting on Thursdays in June and continuing through July and August from 6 to 8 p.m., the city and the Northampton Brewery will present local artists on stage in the Brewster Court walkway between the E.J. Gare Parking Garage and the back entrance of the Northampton Brewery. On the schedule is Ruby Lou, today; Stella Kola and Karlo Rueby, June 15; Vimana, June 22; June 29, Thrasher Wheat; July 6, Simple Friend and King Radio; July 13, The Fawns; July 20, Lonesome Brothers; July 27, Jose Ayerve and Friends; Aug. 3, Sandy Bailey; Aug. 10, Gentle Hen; Aug. 17, The Greys; Aug. 24, Wallace Field and Hoonah and Aug. 31, Zikina.
Lastly, on select Tuesdays and Fridays this summer, enjoy live music and Salsa in
Pulaski Park.
All performances are weather dependent. If the weather is questionable, the public will be informed at 10 a.m. on the day of the show through @nohoarts on Instagram.
For more information, including upcoming schedules for all music venues, visit northamptonartscouncil. org
“I believe it is the smalltown atmosphere and beautiful park that attracts visitors to Granby Charter Days every year,” said Crystal Dufresne, chair of the event.
It all starts on Friday at 5 p.m. with the Mass Truck and Tractor Pullers Association Truck Pulls. Also, Fanelli Rides and Concessions will begin its three-day run with thrilling experiences for young and old, and plenty of cotton candy, candy apples and fried dough for sale.
On Saturday, the Granby Police will hold its pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m., followed by a fishing derby at 8 a.m. and oxen pulls at 10 a.m.
“The Boy Scouts oversee the kid-oriented fishing derby and will be on hand to assist and provide all the rules. And to help with the catch, Dufresne Pond was just stocked with an additional 75 rainbow trout ranging up to 12 inches in size,” Dufresne said.
She noted Bwana Jim’s Wildlife Show, a favorite with festival-goers of all ages over the years, will return on Saturday only for a number of shows throughout the afternoon and evening.
“You never know what he is going to bring,” she said about a menagerie that includes reptiles such as snakes, alligators, turtles and other animals such as armadillos, wallabies and exotic birds.
Saturday ends with spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. by Pyrotechnico. Rain date for the colorful display is June 11 at 9 p.m.
There will be more garden and tractor pulls on Sunday at 10 a.m., as well as the Granby Wrestling 5K Fun Run/1 Mile Kids Run and Walk Fundraiser. For more information on the fund
