Bulletin Board

Friday, May 18, 2012

Dance

 · Dances for Spring Showcase 2012 - East Street Ballet students perform FRIDAY, May 18-19, Bowker Auditorium, Stockbridge Hall, UMass, Amherst. $10, $15, $20. 584-5535, www.eaststreetballet.com

Film/Movies

 · Gerhard Richter Painting - Documentary on German painter TUESDAY, May 22, 7:30 p.m., Amherst Cinema, 28 Amity St., Amherst. Part of the series Films That Slipped Through the Cracks. Regular admission. 253-2547, www.amherstcinema.org

Theater

 · Into the Woods - Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School performs musical FRIDAY and SATURDAY, May 18-19, 7:30 p.m.; and SUNDAY, May 20, 2 p.m., Academy of Music, 274 Main St., Northampton. Advance: $28 general; $ 20 seniors and military; $12 students and children under 12. At door: $30/$22/$13. academyofmusictheatre.tix.com or 584-9032 ext 105.

 · Improv Theater Variety Show and Dinner - The Rainbow Players perform benefit show Fri., May 25, 6-9 p.m., Shutesbury Athletic Club, 282 Wendell Rd., Shutesbury. Home-cooked international dinner. Open mic. $5-$10 donation. 256-1205, fundly.com/rainbowplayers.

 · The American Clock - Ashfield Community Theater presents Arthur Miller vaudeville play about the great Depression Fri. and Sat., May 25-26, 7:30 p.m.; and Sun., May 27, 1:30 p.m., Ashfield Town Hall. $6 on Fri., May 25; all other shows $12. www.acth.org

Music

 · Amherst Musical Showcase - Roger Tincknell performs FRIDAY, May 18, 2 p.m., Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst. Free. Refreshments.

 · Leverett Dance-Concert - The Echo Lake Coffeehouse presents dance-concert with the trio Gathering Time FRIDAY, May 18, 7:30 p.m., Leverett Town Hall, 9 Montague Rd., Leverett. $10-$12. 548-9394, www.echolakecoffeehouse.org

 · Friday Folk Concerts at Cohousing - Sally Rogers and Howard Bursen perform house concert with cellist Stephen Katz FRIDAY, May 18, 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Valley Cohousing Community House, 120 Pulpit Hill Rd., Amherst. $10-$20 sliding scale. Rob Peck, 475-3427 or RobPeck@Zestworks.com

 · In Time of War and Peace - Pioneer Valley Symphony and Chorus perform SATURDAY, May 19, 7:30 p.m., UMass Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, Amherst. Haydn, Mass in Time of War; Walton, Balshazzar's Feast. $20 general; $17 seniors and students; $6 youth under 18. 773-3664, pvso.org

 · Amherst College Choral Society - Commencement concert SATURDAY, May 19, 9:15 p.m., Buckley Recital Hall, Amherst College. Tickets at the door: $10 general; $5 seniors and children 12 and under; free to Five College students. 542-2195, concerts@amherst.edu.

 · Uke Out! Ukulele Jam - THURSDAY, May 24, 7-9 p.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. Featuring Eloise the Great, Joe Blumenthal and the AEIOUkes, Jim and Liz Beloff. $5-$10 to benefit Shutesbury Library Fund. 259-3090.

 · The Guru Ganesh Band - THURSDAY and Fri., May 24-25, 7:30 p.m., Montague Retreat Center, 177 Ripley Rd, Montague. $15-$25. guruganeshband.com

 · Musical Reunions - The Buckley Chamber Players perform THURSDAY, May 24, 8 p.m., Buckley Recital Hall, Amherst College, Amherst. Works of Beethoven, Stravinsky and others. Free. 542-2195, concerts@amherst.edu.

 · Spring Song Recital - Students of Lois Sayers Smith perform Sun., May 27, 3 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 867 North Pleasant Street, Amherst. Free. 549-0322.

Dancing

 · Amherst International Folk Dancing - FRIDAYS, 7:30-10 p.m., Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst. Dances from the Balkans, Middle East, Eastern Europe, more. Live music on first Fridays. Some teaching; no partner needed. Beginners welcome. Donation. 549-6748.

 · English Country Dance - MONDAYS, 7-9:30 p.m., Munson Library, South Amherst. Calling by Robin Hayden and others. No partner necessary; beginners welcome. $7. www.amherstecd.org or Robin, 695-2024.

 · VIDAM :Valley Improvisational Dance and Music - Session TUESDAY, May 22, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Northampton Center for the Arts, 17 New South St., Northampton. Open to all looking for a focused creative space in which to move in collaboration with others. $10 or $5 if you bring a friend. 584-7327, nohoarts.org

 · Downtown Amherst Contra Dance - WEDNESDAY, May 23, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 99 Main St., Amherst. Music by The Stingrays; calling by Dave Eisenstadtler. Beginners lesson at 7. No partner or prior experience necessary $10 general; $8 students; $6 high school students. http://amherstcontra.org

 · Northampton Wednesday Swing Dance - WEDNESDAYS, 8:30 p.m., Northampton Center for the Arts, 17 New South St., Northampton. All welcome; no partner needed. Lessons at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dance: $5. Lessons: $10 general; $8 students. www.northamptonwednesdaydance.com, 397-0909.

 · Northampton Latin Social Dance - Friends of Teresa sponsors weekly dance THURSDAYS, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Ibiza Tapas and Wine Bar, 7 Strong Ave., Northampton. Lessons, wine bar, Spanish tapas. 582-0429 or 303-0808.

Kids

 · Hadley Friday Morning Play Group - Free playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers FRIDAYS, 9:30-11 a.m., Whole Children, 41 Russell St., Hadley. Barbara Black, 587-1471, bblack@northampton-k12.us.

 · Pelham Storytime - Story and craft activity FRIDAYS, 10:30 a.m., Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road, Pelham. 253-0657.

 · Written By Hand - Drop-in family activities centered around cursive hand writing with a quill pen. SATURDAY and SUNDAY, May 19-20, noon-4:30 p.m., Historic Deerfield. Included with Deerfield admission. 774-5581.

 · Way Out West - Berkshire Theatre Festival presents play for children SATURDAY and SUNDAY, May 19-20 at 1 and 3 p.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. $6.50 does not include museum admission. 658-1100.

 · Amherst Family Center - MONDAYS: REACH Play Group. Preregistration required. TUESDAYS: 9:45-11:15, Breastfeeding Support for Families; 9:45-noon, Grandparent Mentor Time. WEDNESDAYS: 9:45-11:15, MotherWoman. THURSDAYS: 9:45-11:15, Stroller Walk & Talk. Morning drop-in and play room program Tues./Thurs., 9 a.m.-1:30 and Wed./Fri., 9-noon. 256-1145, afc@stuaf.umass.edu

 · Sing With Your Baby - TUESDAYS, 10:30 a.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. 259-3090.

 · Amherst Boy Scout Open House - Boy Scout Troop 500 holds open house for prospective scouts and their families TUESDAY, May 22, 7-8:30 p.m., South Congregational Church, 1066 South East Street, Amherst. Peter Crowley, 348-8052.

Meetings

 · South Hadley Legislative Breakfast - South Hadley and Granby Chambers of Commerce sponsor annual legislative breakfast FRIDAY, May 18, 7:30 a.m., The Orchards Golf Club, South Hadley. Local legislators speak. $15. Reservations required. 532-6451

 · Hadley Democratic Committee - Meeting with guest State Rep. John Scibak SATURDAY, May 19, 9 a.m., Barstow's Dairy Store & Bakery, 172 Hockanum Rd., Hadley. Topic: Volunteering for the Warren campaign. All welcome. Sarah Etelman at setelman@gmaill.com

 · Pelham Historical Society - Monthly meeting MONDAY, May 21, 7 p.m., Pelham Community Center, 40 Amherst Rd., Pelham. Presentation by Martha Noblick on archiving historical documents and artifacts. Public welcome. Linda, 323-7377.

 · Occupy Amherst - Weekly meeting WEDNESDAYS, 5-7 p.m., Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst. All welcome. occupyamherst.com

Speakers

 · Occu-Poetry - 12 local poets and singer-songwriters share their work about social justice, peace, racism, protecting the environment and other issues FRIDAY, May 18, 6:30-9 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, Amherst. Free; donation requested. 625-6374, pioneervalleyclimateaction.org

 · "Poverty Is an Accident of Birth" - Michaelann Bewsee of Arise for Social Justice Fri., May 25, 6:15 p.m., Jewish Community of Amherst, 742 Main St., Amherst. 256-0160.

Trips & Treks

 · Bird Watching at Quabbin - Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary sponsors bird watching with John Green SATURDAY, May 19, 7-10 a.m., Quabbin Visitors Center, off Rte. 9, Belchertown. Preregistration required. $15. 584-3009, arcadia@massaudubon.org

 · Spring Wildflowers at High Ledges - Hitchcock Center and Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary sponsor hike with botanist Connie Parks SATURDAY, May 19, 9 a.m.-noon, High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary, Patten Road, Shelburne. Preregistration required. $8. 584-3009, arcadia@massaudubon.org

 · Sanderson Brook Falls Cultural History Hike - Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary sponsors hike at Chester-Blandford State Forest SATURDAY, May 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Preregistration required. $15. 584-3009, arcadia@massaudubon.org

 · Birds and Breakfast at Brookfield Farm - Hitchcock Center sponsors bird walk followed by breakfast SUNDAYS, May 20 and 27, 7-10 a.m., Brookfield Farm, 24 Hulst Rd., Amherst. Preregistration required. $15. 256-6006.

 · Tulip Trees at Robinson State Park - Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary sponsors natural history hike at park in Agawam SUNDAY, May 20, 9 a.m.-noon. Preregistration required. $15. 584-3009, arcadia@massaudubon.org

 · Exploring Prexy's Ridge - Transition Amherst sponsors hike in old growth forest SUNDAY, May 20, 1 p.m. Meet at Parking Lot #43 next to Totman Gym on UMass campus. Free. transitionamherst.org

 · South Hadley Golf Tournament - South Hadley and Granby Chambers of Commerce sponsor tournament MONDAY, May 21, The Orchards Golf Club, South Hadley. Tee times from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $65 includes lunch. Tony Giannetti, 533-1784 or tgiannetti@palmergolf.com

 · Birding at Graves Farm Sanctuary - Hitchcock Center sponsors birding hike with John Green Jr. Sat., May 26, 7-10 a.m., Graves Farm Sanctuary, Williamsburg. Preregistration required. $22. 256-6006.

 · Run Round the Mountain - Sugarloaf Mt. Athletic Club sponsors 5K and 10K road races around Mt. Sugarloaf Sat., May 26, 10:30 a.m. www.sugarloafmac.org

And...

 · Architecture of Deerfield Walking Tours - FRIDAY and SATURDAY, May 18-19, 3 p.m., Historic Deerfield. Included with Deerfield admission. 774-5581.

 · Amherst Soil Testing - Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association members offer soil testing at the Amherst Farmers Market SATURDAYS, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Amherst Town Common. $1 donation per soil sample. 256-6955.

 · Belchertown Electronic and Appliance Recycling Day - Benefit recycling SATURDAY, May 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Francis Church, 10 Park St., Belchertown. Monitors, stereo equipment, TV's, fax and copy machines, white goods, ac units, microwaves, dehumidifiers, exercise equipment, lawn mowers and snow blowers with gas removed, grills and anything with a cord. Low fees. J.wood36@yahoo.com

 · Granby Tag and Craft Sale - Granby SOARS sponsors sale SATURDAY, May 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dufresne Park, Rte. 202, Granby. Rental space $15 donation. 467-7606.

 · South Hadley Soil Testing - Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners conduct soil testing at the South Hadley Community Garden on Rte 47 SATURDAYS, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring 1 cup dried soil.

 · Hadley Strawberry and Asparagus Supper - SATURDAY, May 19 at 5 and 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church of Hadley, 102 Middle Street, Hadley. Reservations required. Prepay: $11 adult, $5 ages under 12. At door: $12/$6. 584-4117.

 · Montague Baked Ham Supper - SATURDAY, May 19, 5:30 p.m., Montague Congregational Church. Walk-ins welcome as space allows or call for take out. $10 adult; $5 children. Reservations: 367-2061.

 · Sunderland Roast Pork Dinner - SATURDAY, May 19, 5:30 p.m., Sunderland Congregational Church. $10 adult; $4 children under 8. 665-2890.

 · Amherst College Commencement - SUNDAY, May 20, 10 a.m., Amherst College. Speaker: AC president Biddy Martin.

 · Smith College Commencement - SUNDAY, May 20, 10 a.m., Smith College, Northampton. Speaker: actor Jane Lynch

 · Hampshire College Commencement - SUNDAY, May 20, 10:30 a.m., Hampshire College, Amherst. Speaker: comedian/writer/filmmaker Eugene Mirman.

 · Mount Holyoke College Commencement - SUNDAY, May 20, 10:30 a.m., Mount Holyoke College, 50 College St, South Hadley. Speaker: author Azar Nafasi.

 · How to Dress For Less - The Amherst Club sponsors fashion show for men and women WEDNESDAY, May 23, 2:30 p.m., Munson Library, 1046 S. East St., South Amherst. Reservations required. $15 to benefit the Hospice Store. 256-8677.

 · International Festival of Native Arts & Culture - Sat. and Sun., May 26-27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Amherst Town Common. Music performances, presentations, crafts, cuisine, more. bazaar.cs.org

 · Paradise City Arts Festival - 19th annual fall festival Sat. and Sun., May 26-27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Mon., May 28, 10-4, Three County Fairgrounds, Bridge St., Northampton. $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students, 12 & under free. $15 three-day pass. (800) 511-9725 ext. 102, www.paradisecityarts.com

 · Sojourner Truth Commemoration and Celebration - 10th annual event Sun., May 27, Sojourner Truth Memorial, corner of Park and Pine Streets, Florence. 12:30 p.m., historic walking tour of Sojourner Truth's Florence. 2 p.m., performances by singer Jessica Freeman, the dance troop WOFA; talk by John H. Bracey. Rain location: Florence Community Center, 140 Pine St.

Classes

 · Meditative Movement - Weekly class in gentle stretches for healing and relaxation FRIDAYS, 5-6 p.m., White Barn Studio, 20 Dickinson St., Amherst. Alicia Morton, 253-1499.

 · Amherst Zumba - Ongoing classes SATURDAYS, 8:30 a.m., MONDAYS, 7:15 p.m. and WEDNESDAYS, 7:30 p.m., New England Dance Quarters, 316 College St., Amherst. $7 per class. 253-5059.

 · Medicinal Properties of Culinary Herbs - Workshop with herbalist Jean Bergstrom SATURDAY, May 19, 1-2:30 p.m., Leverett Library, 75 Montague Road, Leverett. $15. 548-9220.

 · Amherst Zumba - Drop-in classes SUNDAYS, 9:30 a.m., Amherst Ballet, 29 Strong St., Amherst; and MONDAYS, 5:30 p.m. and THURSDAYS, 10:30 a.m., The Aerobics and Fitness Studio, 20 Belchertown Rd., Amherst. $5. 546-2059, zulma.riverap@gmail.com

 · Shavout Text Study - Class with Rabbi Nancy Flam SUNDAY, May 20, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Jewish Community of Amherst, 742 Main St., Amherst. $18 suggested donation. 256-0160.

 · Dismantling Corporate Rule at the Local Level - Workshop with Paul Cienfuegos SUNDAY, May 20, 3-6 p.m., First Congregational Church, 165 Main St., Amherst. $10 suggested donation. 256-4827 or 584-0722.

 · A Course in Miracles - Group for new and longtime students every MONDAY, 7-8:30 p.m., in Amherst. Free; donations welcome. Sarah, 549-2920.

 · Amherst Bellydance Classes - Session for beginners MONDAYS, 7:15-8:30 p.m., Studio 116, 460 West St., Amherst. $15 drop in. www.sahinabellydance, 595-1119.

 · Montague Chair Yoga - TUESDAYS, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Montague Senior Center, 62 Fifth St., Turners Falls. Preregistration not required. Small suggested donation. 863-4500.

 · Pursuing Your Dream: Launching a Successful Business - Valley Community Development Corporation sponsors workshop TUESDAY, May 22, 6-8 p.m., Valley Community Development Corporation, 30 Market St., Northampton. $25. 529-0430 or eq@valleycdc.com

 · Hearing Loop Technology - Clarke Hearing Center hosts information sessions on new technology for hearing loss WEDNESDAY, May 23, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St., Northampton. RSVP audiotech@clarkeschools.org or 582-1114.

 · Understanding Behaviors - Alzheimer's Association sponsors free class for caregivers WEDNESDAY, May 23, 1-3 p.m., South County Senior Center, 67 North Main St., South Deerfield. Preregistration required. Free. 665-2141.

 · Sleep Worries - Collaborative for Educational Services present free workshop for parents, grandparents and guardians WEDNESDAY, May 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m., South Hadley Family Center, 7 Woodbridge St., South Hadley. Part of the series The Puzzle of Parenting. 570-3061 to register.

 · Business Plan Basics - Massachusetts Small Business Development Center sponsors workshop THURSDAY, May 24, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Amherst Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Ave., Amherst. $40. 737-6712 or msbdc@msbdc.umass.edu to register.

Spiritual

 · Meditation - Bodhisara Dharma Community hosts meditation SUNDAYS, 10-11:30 a.m. at 26 Greenleaves Dr., Amherst. 256-4516

 · Sahaj Marg Meditation - Group sittings SUNDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, Pioneer Valley Meditation Center, 267 Amherst Road, Sunderland. 665-8080.

 · Chakra Balancing - Weekly class MONDAYS, 7-8 p.m., 800 Main St. Suite 1, Amherst. Donation. 253-7978.

 · Zen Meditation - TUESDAYS, 7 p.m., Montague Farm Zendo, 177 Ripley Rd, Montague. Instruction available at 7 p.m. but call first. 330-3309.

 · Meditation - Kabbalah sessions TuesdayS, 8 p.m., Chabad House, 30 N. Hadley Road, Amherst. Free. Reservations requested. 549-4803.

 · Meditation - Hopping Tree Sangha Meditation for Buddhist mindfulness practice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh WEDNESDAYS, 7-8:15 a.m., Amherst Yoga Studio, 17 Kellogg Ave., Amherst. 256-4516

 · Shamanic Journeying Group - WEDNESDAYS, 7-8:30 p.m., Thistlebloom Farm, 784 South East St., Amherst. Chem-free. $5. 256-8993

 · Leverett Kundalini Yoga - THURSDAYS, 7 p.m., 189 Long Plain Rd., Leverett. $12 drop in; first class free. 548-9841.

 · Meditation - Weekly drop-in class THURSDAYS, 7-9 p.m., 800 Main St. Suite 1, Amherst. 253-7978

Exhibits

AMHERST

 · Amherst College - Frazar is Killed, an exhibit about Amherst and the Civil War, currently on view in Frost Library.

In Mead Art Museum: Photo/Document: Twentieth-Century American Photography and Found Text runs thru July 22; Exotic Muses: Dancers by Robert Henri and Nick Cave, thru July 3; Picturing Enlightenment: Thangka in the Mead Art Museum, a display of thangka from the museum's collection, thru June 3; Days of Their Lives: Fact and Fiction in 19th-Century Genre Painting, thru July 3. Hours: Tues.-Thurs. and Sun., 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri. and Sat., 9-5.

 · Applewood Retirement Community - An exhibit of paintings by John Walker opens with reception THURSDAY, May 24, 4-5 p.m. and runs thru Aug. 12 at Applewood at Amherst.

 · Emily Dickinson Museum - The Little White House Project: "Dwell in Possibility," an installation by Peter Krasznekewicz, runs thru June 30 on Main Street in front of the museum, 280 Main St.

 · Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art -Our British Cousins: The Magical Art of Maisy and Friends, May 22-Nov. 25; The Art of Eric Carle: The Birth of Book and a Museum, thru Sept. 2; We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, thru June 10; Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10-4; Sat., 10-5; Sun., 12-5. $9 adult; $6 seniors, youth, students and teachers (children under 1 year free); $22.50 family for a family of four. 658-1100

 · Gallery A3 - Sculptures, Installations and Drawings by Olivia Bernard, thru June 2 at 28 Amity St. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-7 p.m. 256-4250

 · Hope and Feathers - A show of artwork by Belchertown High School students inspired by image created in the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at UMass runs thru May 31 329 Main St. Gallery hours: Mon.-Wed., 10-6; Thurs. & Fri., 10-8; Sat & Sun., 10-5.

 · Jewish Community of Amherst - A retrospective exhibit of photography and digital art by Julius Lester runs thru July 31 at 742 Main St. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9-3

 · Jones Library - Modes of Organization, small-scale constructions by Barbara Milot and Kristen Zottoli, thru May 31 in the Burnett Gallery. Hours: Sun., 1-4:30 p.m.; Mon., 1-5 p.m.; Tues., Thurs., 9-9; Wed., Fri., 9-5

 · M. J. Taylor Gallery - Texas Landscapes, paintings and prints by Margaret Jean Taylor, currently at 441 West St. Open Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. 256-1487

HADLEY

 · Barstow's Dairy Store & Bakery - Pencil drawings and watercolors by Peg Wilson are on view thru June 3 at 172 Hockanum Rd. Open daily year round.

 · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Gallery - Photography by Cate Woolner and Ellen Augarten is on view thru June 20 at 300 Westgate Center Dr. Reception Thurs., May 24, 4:30-6:30. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8-4:30. 253-8303

LEVERETT

 · Leverett Library - Photographs from Around the World by Susan Mitchell Stoffolano, thru June 28.

NORTHAMPTON

 · A.P.E. Window Gallery - Scale in Contemporary Printmaking, works by 20 members of Zea Mays Printmaking, thru May 30 at 126 Main St. Hours: Tues.-Sun., 12-5; Fri., 12-8 p.m.

 · Cooley Dickinson Hospital - Paintings of New England by John Tomasetti and New Mexico Landscapes by Wynne Llewellyn, both thru May 30 in the corridor galleries.

 · Cup and Top Cafe - Dancing Crow Designs, stitched textile art by Lee Thompson, currently at 162 Main St.

 · Dance Northampton - Environmental Palette, paintings and drawings by Sherid Adams, currently at 492 Pleasant St. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 6-8 p.m.

 · FOE Gallery - Monster Mayhem, second annual monster invitational group show, currently at 28 Pleasant St.

 · Forbes Library - A show of artwork by Northampton High School students runs thru May 30 in Hosmer Gallery. Gallery hours: Mon., 9-9; Tues., 1-5; Wed., 9-9; Thurs., 1-5; Fri., 9-5.

 · Living Art Studio - A Day in the Life, works by Ryan Bonsall and Sean Sawicki, currently at 291 Main St., 2nd floor. Hours: Tues., Sat., 11-8

 · Northampton Senior Center - Nature's Peaceful Places, paintings by Ed O'Brien, thru May 31 at 67 Conz St. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30-4:30.

 · Oxbow Gallery - Abandoned Meanders, a multimedia installation by Samuell Rowlett, and Walk Home Order Chaos, paintings by Claudia Sperry, both thru May 27 at 272 Pleasant St. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 12-5.

 · R. Michelson Galleries - Deborah Rubin: Bringing to Light, thru May 15 at 132 Main St. Hours: Mon.-Wed., 10-6; Thurs.-Sat., 10-9; Sun., 12-5.

 · River Valley Market - Pencil Drawings by Jack Denhart, thru May 31 in the Quarry Cafe, 330 North King St.

 · Skera Gallery - Pink in Paradise, hats and scarves by Marthe Young, pottery by Mary Knightly and blouses and scarves by Susan Mulholland, thru May 30 at 221 Main St.

 · Smith College - Paste Papers of the Pioneer Valley, thru May 31 in Book Arts Gallery, Neilsen Library.

In the Museum of Art: Debussy's Paris: Art, Music & Sounds of the City, thru June 10; Janet Fish, thru June 3; Pursuing Beauty: The Art of Edo, Japan, thru May 27; Susan Heideman: Animalmineralvegetable, May 27. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10-4; Sun., 12-4.

 · Trailside Gallery - Photo Abstracts by Laura Radwell, thru June 2 at 14 Strong Ave.

 · UNITE - Works by Jimmy Ilson are currently on view at 202 Main St.

 · William Baczek Fine Arts - Travis Louie: The Secret Pet Society, thru June 2 at 36 Main St. Hours: Tues.-Wed., 10-5; Thurs-Sat., 10-8; Sun., 12-5.

SOUTH HADLEY

 · Mount Holyoke College - In the Art Museum: Reconstructing Antiquity, objects from the collections of the Yale University Art Gallery and the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, thru June 3. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 11-5; Sat.-Sun., 1-5 p.m.

 · The Thirsty Mind - Painting the Light, works by Jonathan Wilherlm, currently on view at 23 College St. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Seniors

AMHERST SENIOR CENTER

Bangs Community Center

70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst

259-3060

Lunch is Mondays through Fridays at 11:45 a.m., unless otherwise specified.

FRIDAY, May 18: 9-noon, craft club, cribbage; 9:40-2, foot care and ear irrigation; 9:45, ballroom dancing; 11-11:30, gentle fitness; 1-3, Mexican Train dominos; 2, Musical Showcase: Roger Tincknell.

SATURDAY, May 19: 9, Trip to Lee Outlets.

MONDAY, May 21: 8:30-9:30, Function Well exercise; 8:30-10, osteo exercise; 9:30-11:30, drawing; 11-11:30, gentle fitness; 12:30-4, bridge; 1-3, Mexican train dominoes; 1-4, S.H.I.N.E. appointments; 1:30-3:30, health services.

TUESDAY, May 22: 8:30-9:30, Function Well exercise; 9-4, massage; 9:30-10:30, blood pressure clinic; 9:30-11, senior yoga; 10:45, line dancing; 12:30, Chinese Mah-Jongg; 1-2, folk dancing; 1-3, Scrabble; 2:30-4, osteo exercise; 3-4:30, ear irrigation; 4-5, Level 1 Yoga Mat.

WEDNESDAY, May 23: 8:30, osteo exercise; 9:30, free bread program; 1-11:30, gentle fitness; 12-4, bridge; 2-4, New Options; 3:30-5, Telling Your Life Story.

THURSDAY, May 24: 8:30-9:30, Function Well exercise; 9-12, painting workshop; 9:30-10:30, yoga; 10-12, acupuncture; 1-3:30, memoir writing; 1:30, Protect Yourself From Medicare Abuse; 1:30-3:30, senior health services; 2:30-4, osteo exercise; 4-5, Level 1 Yoga Mat.

FRIDAY, May 25: 9-noon, craft club, cribbage; 9:40-2, foot care and ear irrigation; 9:45, ballroom dancing; 11-11:30, gentle fitness; 1-3, Mexican Train dominos.

Senior Travel Club trips:

The Amherst Senior Center Senior Travel Club is offering the following trips:

May 19: Lee Premium Outlets.

May 17-20: Alaska Discovery Land and Cruise

July 1: Tall Ships in Boston.

July 28: Day in Hampton Beach, N.H.

Nov. 5-14: Reflections of Italy

For information, call the Senior Travel Club at 259-3060, Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Younger people and nonresidents are welcome to participate on a space-available basis.

To meet with a S.H.I.N.E. health insurance counselor, call the Senior Center. The Amherst Senior Center lunch site needs volunteer drivers and substitutes to deliver meals to elders in the Amherst/Pelham area beginning at 11 a.m. daily. For more information call 259-3060.

The UMass Meals on Wheels program needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals in Amherst beginning at 3 p.m. daily. Flexible schedules. Call Maura Plante at 259-3060.

HADLEY COUNCIL ON AGING

The Senior Center offers monthly blood-pressure and blood-sugar clinics; foot care and ear care by appointment; monthly S.H.I.N.E. assistance with health insurance, including any questions you have about the Medicare drug prescription program, food and transportation assistance, volunteer home repairs, exercise equipment, computers, education and recreation. For information, call 586-4023. Lunch is served Mondays through Fridays at 11:45 a.m. Call 586-1910 to register for lunch.

FRIDAY, May 18: 9-11, bowling; 10-11, Dancercise: Fit and Fabulous.

MONDAY, May 21: 9:30, enhanced fitness; 10-11:45, writing workshop; 1:30-2:30, Tai Chi.

TUESDAY, May 22: 9:30-10:30, osteo exercise; 12:30-3, games.

WEDNESDAY, May 23: 8-noon, nurse's hours; 9:15-10:30, yoga; 9:30, enhanced fitness; 11, knitting; 2, Alzheimer's support group.

THURSDAY, May 24: 9:30, osteo exercise; 10-12, shopping; 12:30-3, Mah-Jongg, Mexican Train dominos.

FRIDAY, May 25: 9-11, bowling; 10-11, Dancercise: Fit and Fabulous.

Senior Travel Club trips:

The Hadley Senior Center Senior Travel Club offers the following day and overnight trips:

Aug. 1-3: The White Mountains and Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

Sept. 8-15: Canadian Carnival Glory Cruise, must sign up early and pay deposit.

Jan. 6-18, 2013: Southern Caribbean Cruise, must sign up early and pay deposit.

For information about day trips, call the Senior Travel Club at 586-4023. For overnight trips call 586-3772.

AMHERST MEDIA/ ACTV

Amherst Community Television 246 College St. Amherst, MA 01002 259-3300

Through the League Lens #154, LWV Energy Committee #1 Efficiency/Conservation & Geothermal: Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 1 p.m.; Sat., 1:30 p.m.

Adult+ Block sponsored by the Center for Extended Care: Fri., 7 p.m. and Sat., 11 a.m.

Spanish Language Block Sponsored by La Veracruzana: Thurs. 9 p.m., Sat., 6:30 p.m.

These videos, all government meetings and the lineup of original programs can be seen at www.amherstmedia.org.