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5:00 pm
The Big Read joins the Franklin County Fair Parade
Greenfield, MA
Don't miss this ever-popular annual event and The Big Read kick-off! Look for Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and The Big Read banners carried by local students. Students will be passing out Big Read bookmarks and event schedules.
5:30 pm
Franklin County Fair
Location: Dole Building, Greenfield, MA
Look for PVMA and The Big Read at the "ACT Community Service Center Volunteerism" Booth in the Dole Building. Free Reader's Guides, Event schedules and bookmarks available. Join the many people in the valley reading "My Antonia!"
5:30 pm
Franklin County Fair
Location: Dole Building, Greenfield, MA
Look for PVMA and The Big Read at the "ACT Community Service Center Volunteerism" Booth in the Dole Building. Free Reader's Guides, Event schedules and bookmarks available. Join the many people in the valley reading "My Antonia!"
5:30 pm
Franklin County Fair
Location: Dole Building, Greenfield, MA
Look for PVMA and The Big Read at the "ACT Community Service Center Volunteerism" Booth in the Dole Building. Free Reader's Guides, Event schedules and bookmarks available. Join the many people in the valley reading "My Antonia!"
5:30 pm
Franklin County Fair
Location: Dole Building, Greenfield, MA
Look for PVMA and The Big Read at the "ACT Community Service Center Volunteerism" Booth in the Dole Building. Free Reader's Guides, Event schedules and bookmarks available. Join the many people in the valley reading "My Antonia!"
10:00 am
Old Deerfield Fall Craft Fair
Location: 10 Memorial Street, Deerfield, MA 01342
Old Deerfield Craft Fair features fine crafts and demonstrations, food and The Big Read Booth, with books, Reader's Guides and Event Schedules available. Memorial Hall Museum is open free to fairgoers. Shop at our Gently-Used Book Sale in the museum store.
10:00 am
Old Deerfield Fall Craft Fair
Location: 10 Memorial Street, Deerfield, MA 01342
Old Deerfield Craft Fair features fine crafts and demonstrations, food and The Big Read Booth, with books, Reader's Guides and Event Schedules available. Memorial Hall Museum is open free to fairgoers. Shop at our Gently-Used Book Sale in the museum store.
8:00 pm
Willa Cather Speaks: The Making of "My Antonia"
Location: The Academy of Music, Northampton, MA
Betty Jean Steinshouer has been riding the circuit presenting Willa Cather to national audiences for 19 years. Don't miss this exceptional presentation in the beautifully restored Academy of Music in downtown Northampton.
8:00 am
The Big Read/Deerfield Attractions Townwide Tag Sale
Location: Memorial Hall Museum lawn, Deerfield, MA 01342
The Big Read: "My Antonia" materals available, and wonderful gently-used books for both adults and children, all at bargain prices!
9:00 am
Greenfield Farmers' Market
Greenfield, MA
Receive materials for The Big Read: "My Antonia" and learn about this beloved story of the land and why PVMA chose it for our Pioneer Valley read.
12:00 pm
16th Annual Eastern European Festival
Location: 10 Memorial Street, Deerfield, MA 01342
Big Read extravaganza with ethnic food, dancing, music, books and crafts, celebrating Eastern European cultures and their contribution to the area. Celebrate Antonia's heritage!
10:00 am
Bernardston Kiwanis Fall Festival: Scarecrow in the Park
Location: Cushman Park, Bernardston, MA 01337
Come see the big BIG READ scarecrow lounging around with a big book! Weather permitting,the scarecrows (several dozen in all) will be at the park through Halloween.
6:30 pm
Armchair Adventures Book Discussion
Location: Greenfield Public Library, Greenfield, MA
"My Antonia" book discussion is the second in the series, The Settling of the American West. Other related discussions: Oct. 7, "Angle of Repose"; Dec. 2, "The Master Butchers Singing Club"; Jan. 6, "English Creek"
12:00 pm
Stewardship Sunday Book Discussion
Location: FirstChurch of Deerfield, Deerfield, MA
All are welcome to join the potluck Book Discussion.
6:30 pm
Regional Book Discussion
Location: Sunderland Public Library, Sunderland, MA
Hosted in Sunderland, in collaboration with Tilton Library of S. Deerfield, S. White Dickinson Memorial Library of Whately and Field Memorial Library of Conway.
1:00 pm
The Big Read for Young Readers with Patricia MacLachlan
Location: Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA
Hear Patricia MacLachlan speak about her award-winning classic for young readers, "Sarah, Plain and Tall." Explore the themes of "My Antonia" in related children's books.
12:00 pm
Christmas Sampler
Location: Eastern States Exposition, Springfield, MA
Craft demonstrations, author signings, food, music, books and Readers' Guides.
12:00 pm
Christmas Sampler
Location: Eastern States Exposition, Springfield, MA
Craft demonstrations, author signings, food, music, books and Readers' Guides.
12:00 pm
Christmas Sampler
Location: Eastern States Exposition, Springfield, MA
Craft demonstrations, author signings, food, music, books and Readers' Guides.
7:00 pm
Holiday Ornaments/Book Discussion
Location: The Rendezvous Bar, Turners Falls, MA
Willa Cather once wrote about a day she spent in Wilbur, Nebraska without hearing a word of English. Her neighbors spoke Swedish, German, French, Russian, and Czech. Celebrate our nation's rich ethnic heritage with Swedish Paper Baskets and Moravian Stars added to your holiday decor. Join us for an ongoing discussion of My Antonia, with a special focus this evening on immigration.
"My Antonia" Auditions
Location: 10 Memorial St., Room 11, Deerfield, MA 01342
PVMA & Lady of the Lake Productions will hold auditions for the April stage production of "My Antonia" by Charles Jones. Roles for 11 men, 7 women, 7 children.
7:00 pm
Collage Votives/Book Discussion
Location: The Rendezvous Bar, Turners Falls, MA
Back by popular demand! Make exquisite collage votives reflecting the horizon and fading light, so eloquently depicted in Willa Cather's writing. Make one to take home and one to light the "Voo." Join us for an ongoing book discussion, with a focus this evening on the landscape.
6:30 pm
"My Antonia" Auditions
Location: 10 Memorial St., Room 11, Deerfield, MA 01342
PVMA & Lady of the Lake Productions will hold auditions for the April stage production of "My Antonia" by Charles Jones. Roles for 11 men, 7 women, 7 children.
6:30 pm
Book Discussion
Location: Carnegie Library, Turners Falls, MA
Join us at the Carnegie Library for an engaging discussion of Willa Cather's beloved novel of the land. And check out other events in town, including Craft & Game Nights at the Rendezvous and the March exhibition at the Great Falls Discovery Center!
7:00 pm
Ukrainian Egg Decorating/Book Discussion
Location: Rendezvous Bar, Turners Falls, MA
Ukrarian Egg Decorating. Try your hand at this Old World Eastern European Easter tradition. Local artist, Anne Harding, returns to the Voo to present her hands-on sampling of techniques. Join us for an ongoing book discussion with the focus this evening on the promise of Spring.
10:00 am
Art Exhibit: Harvesting Yesterday, Cultivating Tomorrow
Location: Great Falls Discovery Center, Turners Falls, MA
Inspired by Willa Cather's "My Antonia," and in partnership with the Great Falls Discovery Center and Frontier Regional Community Service Learning project, PVMA will host an exhibition of words, pictures and art objects. The exhibit will feature a selection of reproductions from the Memorial Hall Museum collection, several local artists and student work that inspire reflections on the land and its stewardship.
10:00 am
Art Exhibit: Harvesting Yesterday, Cultivating Tomorrow
Location: Great Falls Discovery Center, Turners Falls, MA
Inspired by Willa Cather's "My Antonia," and in partnership with the Great Falls Discovery Center and Frontier Regional Community Service Learning project, PVMA will host an exhibition of words, pictures and art objects. The exhibit will feature a selection of reproductions from the Memorial Hall Museum collection, several local artists and student work that inspire reflections on the land and its stewardship.
10:00 am
Art Exhibit: Harvesting Yesterday, Cultivating Tomorrow
Location: Great Falls Discovery Center, Turners Falls, MA
Inspired by Willa Cather's "My Antonia," and in partnership with the Great Falls Discovery Center and Frontier Regional Community Service Learning project, PVMA will host an exhibition of words, pictures and art objects. The exhibit will feature a selection of reproductions from the Memorial Hall Museum collection, several local artists and student work that inspire reflections on the land and its stewardship.
10:00 am
Art Exhibit: Harvesting Yesterday, Cultivating Tomorrow
Location: Great Falls Discovery Center, Turners Falls, MA
Inspired by Willa Cather's "My Antonia," and in partnership with the Great Falls Discovery Center and Frontier Regional Community Service Learning project, PVMA will host an exhibition of words, pictures and art objects. The exhibit will feature a selection of reproductions from the Memorial Hall Museum collection, several local artists and student work that inspire reflections on the land and its stewardship.
7:00 pm
Game Night
Location: The Rendezvous, Turners Falls, MA
Join the literary challenge - games and prizes!
10:00 am
Art Exhibit: Harvesting Yesterday, Cultivating Tomorrow
Location: Great Falls Discovery Center, Turners Falls, MA
Inspired by Willa Cather's "My Antonia," and in partnership with the Great Falls Discovery Center and Frontier Regional Community Service Learning project, PVMA will host an exhibition of words, pictures and art objects. The exhibit will feature a selection of reproductions from the Memorial Hall Museum collection, several local artists and student work that inspire reflections on the land and its stewardship.
10:00 am
Art Exhibit: Harvesting Yesterday, Cultivating Tomorrow
Location: Great Falls Discovery Center, Turners Falls, MA
Inspired by Willa Cather's "My Antonia," and in partnership with the Great Falls Discovery Center and Frontier Regional Community Service Learning project, PVMA will host an exhibition of words, pictures and art objects. The exhibit will feature a selection of reproductions from the Memorial Hall Museum collection, several local artists and student work that inspire reflections on the land and its stewardship.
10:00 am
Art Exhibit: Harvesting Yesterday, Cultivating Tomorrow
Location: Great Falls Discovery Center, Turners Falls, MA
Inspired by Willa Cather's "My Antonia," and in partnership with the Great Falls Discovery Center and Frontier Regional Community Service Learning project, PVMA will host an exhibition of words, pictures and art objects. The exhibit will feature a selection of reproductions from the Memorial Hall Museum collection, several local artists and student work that inspire reflections on the land and its stewardship.
10:00 am
Art Exhibit: Harvesting Yesterday, Cultivating Tomorrow
Location: Great Falls Discovery Center, Turners Falls, MA
Inspired by Willa Cather's "My Antonia," and in partnership with the Great Falls Discovery Center and Frontier Regional Community Service Learning project, PVMA will host an exhibition of words, pictures and art objects. The exhibit will feature a selection of reproductions from the Memorial Hall Museum collection, several local artists and student work that inspire reflections on the land and its stewardship.
10:00 am
Spring Sampler Craft Fair
Location: Eastern States Exposition, W. Springfield, MA
Visit the Big Read corner at the Spring Sampler. Inspired by Antonia's heritage, try your hand at traditional Eastern European egg decorating: Ukrainaina egg decorating techniques taught by Anne Harding.
8:00 pm
"My Antonia" Theatrical Production
Location: PVMA, 10 Memorial St., Deerfield, MA 01342
This theatrical production brings the novel's profoundly human characters and its expansive view of 19th century American frontier life vibrantly to the stage. Join us in PVMA's Blue & White Hall for this faithful adaptation by Charles Jones, brought to you by Lady of the Lake Productions.
8:00 pm
"My Antonia" Theatrical Production
Location: PVMA, 10 Memorial St., Deerfield, MA 01342
This theatrical production brings the novel's profoundly human characters and its expansive view of 19th century American frontier life vibrantly to the stage. Join us in PVMA's Blue & White Hall for this faithful adaptation by Charles Jones, brought to you by Lady of the Lake Productions.
2:00 pm
"My Antonia" Theatrical Production
Location: PVMA, 10 Memorial St., Deerfield, MA 01342
This theatrical production brings the novel's profoundly human characters and its expansive view of 19th century American frontier life vibrantly to the stage. Join us in PVMA's Blue & White Hall for this faithful adaptation by Charles Jones, brought to you by Lady of the Lake Productions.
8:00 pm
"My Antonia" Theatrical Production
Location: PVMA, 10 Memorial St., Deerfield, MA 01342
This theatrical production brings the novel's profoundly human characters and its expansive view of 19th century American frontier life vibrantly to the stage. Join us in PVMA's Blue & White Hall for this faithful adaptation by Charles Jones, brought to you by Lady of the Lake Productions.
8:00 pm
"My Antonia" Theatrical Production
Location: PVMA, 10 Memorial St., Deerfield, MA 01342
This theatrical production brings the novel's profoundly human characters and its expansive view of 19th century American frontier life vibrantly to the stage. Join us in PVMA's Blue & White Hall for this faithful adaptation by Charles Jones, brought to you by Lady of the Lake Productions.
7:00 pm
"My Antonia" Theatrical Production
Location: PVMA, 10 Memorial St., Deerfield, MA 01342
This theatrical production brings the novel's profoundly human characters and its expansive view of 19th century American frontier life vibrantly to the stage. Join us in PVMA's Blue & White Hall for this faithful adaptation by Charles Jones, brought to you by Lady of the Lake Productions.
