Events for May 2017

Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce
May 2 Spring Choral Concert
The Northampton Community Music Center (NCMC) presents a Spring Choral Concert on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at 6:30 PM featuring local choirs from NCMC. The concert will be held at Edwards Church at 297 Main Street in downtown Northampton, Massachusetts.

The Spring Choral Concert showcases High Definition directed by Catherine Kay, the Ku’umba Women’s Choir directed by Evelyn Harris, and the Northampton Community Children’s Choir, directed by Agnes Zsigmondi-McCraven. Singers in these groups come from all over the Pioneer Valley and rehearse weekly during the academic year at the music center. Admission is free, though donations are gratefully accepted to support NCMC’s scholarship fund.

Founded in 1986, the Northampton Community Music Center is a not-for-profit arts organization whose mission is to foster the love and pursuit of music within our community through quality education, performances, and events that are accessible to all. NCMC’s programming is made possible, in part, by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency (www.massculturalcouncil.org). For more information about NCMC, visit: www.ncmc.net
  • Date:
    May 2, 2017
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
  • Website:
    https://www.facebook.com/events/1836092956713261/
  • Location:

    Edwards Church, 297 Main St. Northampton, MA 01060

  • Contact:
    Northampton Community Music Center
  • EMail:
    adriana@ncmc.net
  • Date/Time Details:

    Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 6:30 pm

  • Fees/Admission:

    Free and open to the public (donations accepted to benefit NCMC’s Scholarship Fund)

May 3 Open Mic Night at Brew Practitioners
Open Mic Night at Brew Practitioners hosted by Alex Johnson of Colorway. Every Wednesday enjoy a variety of local talent while enjoying a pint of local craft beer brewed by Brew Practitioners on site! Or come and exhibit your talent and enjoy a pint after! Sign up starts at 6:30 ish and the show begins at 7:00 PM!
  • Date:
    May 3, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.brewpractitioners.com
  • Location:
    Brew Practitioners
    36 Main Street
    Florence, MA. 01062

    Approximately a mile or so from Northampton Center and across from Coppers Corner!
  • Contact:
    413-584-2444
  • EMail:
    Tanzi@Brewpractitioners.com
  • Fees/Admission:
    No Cover Charge!
May 4 Trivia Night at Brew Practitioners with Geeks Who Drink
Enjoy a Pint of Brew Practitioners Beer while showing off your trivia skills! First and Second Prizes! Hosted by Geeks Who Drink!
  • Date:
    May 4, 2017
  • Time:
    7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.brewpractitioners.com
  • Location:
    Brew Practitioners
    ?36 Main Street
    Florence, MA. 01062
     
  • Contact:
    413-584-2444
  • EMail:
    Tanzi@Brewpractitioners.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Every Thursday starting at 7:30 PM!
  • Fees/Admission:
    No Cpver!
May 5 2017 Spring Swizzle - The Chamber Auction with a Twist
Spring Swizzle - The Chamber Auction with a Twist returns May 5 to The Eastside Grill. 

Donate to the Auction or Purchase Tickets Here
www.chamberspringswizzle.com
  • Date:
    May 5, 2017
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.chamberspringswizzle.com
  • Location:
    Eastside Grill
    Strong Avenue
    Northampton
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday, May 5

    6:30 - 10:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $75

    Purchase Tickets at www.chamberspringswizzle.com
     
May 6 Valley Classical Concerts presents Calidore Quartet
So young, so accomplished, so good - you'll brag one day that you heard them "when." Works by Medelssohn, Tchaikovsky, and 20th century master György Ligeti. "Fiercely talented...a harmonious meeting of young and gifted musical minds" (Ottawa Citizen).
  • Date:
    May 6, 2017
  • Time:
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.valleyclassicalconcerts.org/
  • Location:
    Sweeney Concert Hall, Green Street, Smith College, Northampton.
  • Contact:
    Box Office 413-586-0458
  • EMail:
    info@valleyclassicalconcerts.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. Please join us for our Concert Conversations with the musicians and VCC Artistic Director John Montanari, starting at 7:00 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
May 10 2017 May 10th Arrive @ 5

Northampton Chamber Monthly Arrive @5

Arrive when you can, Stay as long as you can!
A casual mix and mingle with your colleagues and friends.


Your Host:
Goggins Real Estate
 

  • Date:
    May 10, 2017
  • Time:
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location:
    Goggins Real Estate
    79 King Street
    Northampton, MA
     
  • EMail:
    info@explorenorthampton.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    $10 For Members

     

May 10 Open Mic Night at Brew Practitioners
Open Mic Night at Brew Practitioners hosted by Alex Johnson of Colorway. Every Wednesday enjoy a variety of local talent while enjoying a pint of local craft beer brewed by Brew Practitioners on site! Or come and exhibit your talent and enjoy a pint after! Sign up starts at 6:30 ish and the show begins at 7:00 PM!
  • Date:
    May 10, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.brewpractitioners.com
  • Location:
    Brew Practitioners
    36 Main Street
    Florence, MA. 01062

    Approximately a mile or so from Northampton Center and across from Coppers Corner!
  • Contact:
    413-584-2444
  • EMail:
    Tanzi@Brewpractitioners.com
  • Fees/Admission:
    No Cover Charge!
May 11 2017 Workshop: Google Analytics 5/11/17
Workshop: Set Goals with Google Analytics
What is Google Analytics? A free powerful analytics tool Provides reports showing how visitors found your website and what they did when they got there. Measures the effectiveness of your online and offline marketing campaigns

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=769gtsdab&oeidk=a07ec2qxfsv7914b370

Pre-registration is required; space is limited.

 
  • Date:
    May 11, 2017
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Website:
    http://conta.cc/2iUVHVH
  • Location:
    Northampton Chamber of Commerce
    99 Pleasant Street
    Northampton, MA
    413-584-1900
     
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, May 11
    9:00-11:00 AM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
    RSVP required, space limited
May 11 Trivia Night at Brew Practitioners with Geeks Who Drink
Enjoy a Pint of Brew Practitioners Beer while showing off your trivia skills! First and Second Prizes! Hosted by Geeks Who Drink!
  • Date:
    May 11, 2017
  • Time:
    7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.brewpractitioners.com
  • Location:
    Brew Practitioners
    ?36 Main Street
    Florence, MA. 01062
     
  • Contact:
    413-584-2444
  • EMail:
    Tanzi@Brewpractitioners.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Every Thursday starting at 7:30 PM!
  • Fees/Admission:
    No Cpver!
May 14 Mother's Day Brunch

SUNDAY • MAY 14 • 11AM - 1PM

 BRUNCH PROVIDED BY PEPPERMILL CATERING INCLUDES

FRUIT SALAD, ASSORTED PASTRIES, CAESAR SALAD,

CHICKEN FRANCAISE, BAKED SCROD WITH CRACKER CRUMBS

RICE PILAF, BAKED ZITI

ROASTED GARLIC RED BLISS POTATOES

MEATBALLS, GREEN BEANS ALMANDINE

SCRAMBLED EGGS, BACON

APPLE CRISP WITH WHIPPED TOPPING

ORANGE AND CRANBERRY JUICE, COFFEE/TEA STATION

  Adults $24.95 | Children/12 and under $16.95 (includes tax & tip)

 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by May 8

 contact us at 586-1898 or

hampgolf@comcast.net

  • Date:
    May 14, 2017
  • Website:
    http://hampgolf.com/
  • Location:
    Northampton Country Club | 135 Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053
  • Contact:
    contact us at 586-1898 or hampgolf@comcast.net
  • EMail:
    hampgolf@comcast.net
  • Date/Time Details:

    SUNDAY • MAY 14 • 11AM - 1PM

  • Fees/Admission:

    Adults $24.95 | Children/12 and under $16.95 (includes tax & tip)

    RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by May 8

May 17 Open Mic Night at Brew Practitioners
Open Mic Night at Brew Practitioners hosted by Alex Johnson of Colorway. Every Wednesday enjoy a variety of local talent while enjoying a pint of local craft beer brewed by Brew Practitioners on site! Or come and exhibit your talent and enjoy a pint after! Sign up starts at 6:30 ish and the show begins at 7:00 PM!
  • Date:
    May 17, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.brewpractitioners.com
  • Location:
    Brew Practitioners
    36 Main Street
    Florence, MA. 01062

    Approximately a mile or so from Northampton Center and across from Coppers Corner!
  • Contact:
    413-584-2444
  • EMail:
    Tanzi@Brewpractitioners.com
  • Fees/Admission:
    No Cover Charge!
May 18 2017 Workshop: QuickBooks 101 5/18/17
Workshop: QuickBooks 101
This is an introduction to the popular accounting program QuickBooks.   This session will cover setting up a new company, invoicing and receiving payments, writing checks and paying bills. The session will end with a brief introduction to and overview of reports.  It is suitable for those who have recently started using QuickBooks and those planning to use it. This session is taught on the PC desktop version but the basic principles of QuickBooks remain the same for the Windows, Macintosh, and on-line versions of the program. Be aware that specific details of how to accomplish a task or available features may differ on the different versions and these differences will not be covered. It is not required, but if you have a laptop or tablet and have QuickBooks installed, you may bring it and follow along.    
NOTE: This workshop is designed for training on the Basics of QuickBooks and is not intended to troubleshoot problems individuals may currently be experiencing. Those types of questions are better suited to a one-one consulting session.

Don Lesser, of Pioneer Training, Inc. has been in a consultant and business owner for 30+ years. Don has been using QuickBooks since version 2.0 for MS-DOS.  He has taught QuickBooks for 20+ years as well as consulted in its use for a wide range of clients.  Don is not an accountant and does not provide accounting advice, but focuses on how to use QuickBooks to track your company’s income and expenses.
  • Date:
    May 18, 2017
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location:
    Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce
    99 Pleasant Street
    Northampton, MA
  • EMail:
    info@explorenorthampton.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, May 18
    9:00 - 11:00 am
  • Fees/Admission:
    $25 Members
    $35 Non-Members
    RSVP required, space limited
May 18 Trivia Night at Brew Practitioners with Geeks Who Drink
Enjoy a Pint of Brew Practitioners Beer while showing off your trivia skills! First and Second Prizes! Hosted by Geeks Who Drink!
  • Date:
    May 18, 2017
  • Time:
    7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.brewpractitioners.com
  • Location:
    Brew Practitioners
    ?36 Main Street
    Florence, MA. 01062
     
  • Contact:
    413-584-2444
  • EMail:
    Tanzi@Brewpractitioners.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Every Thursday starting at 7:30 PM!
  • Fees/Admission:
    No Cpver!
May 20 Springfest 2017: A Celebration of Music
The Northampton Community Music Center (NCMC) presents Springfest, an annual celebration of music in downtown Northampton, on Saturday, May 20th 2017, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. This musical event showcases a wide range of individual students and ensembles from the Northampton Community Music Center, from elementary-school-aged Suzuki cello, violin, and guitar students to the Pioneer Valley New Horizons Band for senior citizens. Performances will begin on the half-hour at several sites along Main Street in downtown Northampton between 10:30 am and 3:30 pm. Each performance is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted and benefit NCMC’s scholarship fund.

Springfest would not be possible without the generosity of local business sponsors. Of the nearly fifty sponsors supporting this event, Springfest’s lead sponsors are Whole Foods Market, Florence Bank, Wright Builders, Valley Advocate, Downtown Sounds, 93.9 The River & WHMP, Northampton Area Pediatrics, GoBerry, Delap Real Estate, WEBS - America’s Yarn Store, Crooked Stick Pops, Lathrop Communities, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Founded in 1986, the Northampton Community Music Center is a not-for-profit arts organization whose mission is to foster the love and pursuit of music within our community through quality education, performances, and events that are accessible to all. NCMC’s programming is made possible, in part, by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency (www.massculturalcouncil.org). For more information about NCMC, visit: www.ncmc.net
  • Date:
    May 20, 2017
  • Time:
    10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Website:
    https://www.facebook.com/events/603344809860039/
  • Location:

    Main Street in downtown Northampton, MA

    The 3 main performance sites: 

    - in front of the Hampshire County Courthouse

    - in front of City Hall

    - at the Art Kiosk (in front of Urban Outfitters, at 109 Main St.)

  • Contact:
    Northampton Community Music Center
  • EMail:
    adriana@ncmc.net
  • Date/Time Details:

    Saturday, May 20th, 2017 from 10:30 am-3:30 pm

  • Fees/Admission:
    Free and open to the public
May 24 Open Mic Night at Brew Practitioners
Open Mic Night at Brew Practitioners hosted by Alex Johnson of Colorway. Every Wednesday enjoy a variety of local talent while enjoying a pint of local craft beer brewed by Brew Practitioners on site! Or come and exhibit your talent and enjoy a pint after! Sign up starts at 6:30 ish and the show begins at 7:00 PM!
  • Date:
    May 24, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.brewpractitioners.com
  • Location:
    Brew Practitioners
    36 Main Street
    Florence, MA. 01062

    Approximately a mile or so from Northampton Center and across from Coppers Corner!
  • Contact:
    413-584-2444
  • EMail:
    Tanzi@Brewpractitioners.com
  • Fees/Admission:
    No Cover Charge!
May 25 Trivia Night at Brew Practitioners with Geeks Who Drink
Enjoy a Pint of Brew Practitioners Beer while showing off your trivia skills! First and Second Prizes! Hosted by Geeks Who Drink!
  • Date:
    May 25, 2017
  • Time:
    7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.brewpractitioners.com
  • Location:
    Brew Practitioners
    ?36 Main Street
    Florence, MA. 01062
     
  • Contact:
    413-584-2444
  • EMail:
    Tanzi@Brewpractitioners.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Every Thursday starting at 7:30 PM!
  • Fees/Admission:
    No Cpver!
May 27 - May 28 Ashley Vick Jewelry Trunk Show

Come see the extended collection of Ashley Vick! Edgy, material-driven pieces for everyday wear. Handcrafted using sterling silver and natural gemstones.

  • Date:
    May 27, 2017
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://dmgnoho.com/ashley-vick-jewelry-trunk-show
  • Location:
    dmg (Don Muller Gallery Inc.)
    40 Main Street
    Northampton, MA  01060
  • Contact:
    413-586-1119
  • EMail:
    info@dmgnoho.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    May 27th, 10am-6pm
    May 28th, 12-5pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    free!
May 31 Please join us for a reception with Greenfield Community College President Bob Pura

Please join us for a reception with Greenfield Community College President Bob Pura who will share news about the College’s impact on students and families in

Hampshire County

Gather with your neighbors and colleagues for hors d’oeuvres and conversation. Cash bar available.

 

SPONSORED BY FLORENCE BANK

  • Date:
    May 31, 2017
  • Time:
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.gcc.mass.edu/MeetBobLookPark
  • Location:
    Where: The Garden House @ Look Park
  • Contact:
    RSVP at 413-775-1600
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, May 31 5:00-7:00PM
May 31 Open Mic Night at Brew Practitioners
Open Mic Night at Brew Practitioners hosted by Alex Johnson of Colorway. Every Wednesday enjoy a variety of local talent while enjoying a pint of local craft beer brewed by Brew Practitioners on site! Or come and exhibit your talent and enjoy a pint after! Sign up starts at 6:30 ish and the show begins at 7:00 PM!
  • Date:
    May 31, 2017
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.brewpractitioners.com
  • Location:
    Brew Practitioners
    36 Main Street
    Florence, MA. 01062

    Approximately a mile or so from Northampton Center and across from Coppers Corner!
  • Contact:
    413-584-2444
  • EMail:
    Tanzi@Brewpractitioners.com
  • Fees/Admission:
    No Cover Charge!