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All Area Arts ... And Thensome!
If you are into the Arts, this is a really fantastic resource for area events, gallery openings, exhibits, lectures, etc. All related to the arts. It's easy-to-read and comprehensive. All I want to say is (a) check it out! and (b) thank god I don't have to list all of these events, 'cause they have a lot of them! Go look now!
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Local Artwalks
Arts Night Out - Northampton (web) (facebook)
Artwalk - Easthampton (web) (facebook)

Local Studios
Cottage Street Studios - Easthampton (web)
Arts & Industry Building  - Northampton (google search)
The Canal Gallery & Artists' Studios - Holyoke (web) (facebook)

Other Art Resources
A.P.E. (web) (facebook)
Real Art Ways (web) (facebook)
Paradise City Arts (web) (facebook)
UMass Fine Arts Center (web) (facebook)
The Valley Arts Newsletter (web) (facebook)
Flywheel Arts Collective (web) (facebook)
Northampton Center for the Arts (web) (facebook)
MASS MoCA (web) (facebook)

Our own Matt Meers, along with his loopy lady of song Hillarie O'Toole, bring you a fun night of cabaret. Expect a smattering of standards, witty banter, re-purposed pop hits (Madonna comes to mind) and comically re-written classics. Always a fun night to grab a drink, gab, and take in some "insanely" great local talent. New dates announced regularly. Venues vary in the Pioneer Valley. More info: (web) (facebook)
 

The Pioneer Valley Gay Men's Chorus (PVGMC) has, since the early 1980s, presented a positive image of gay men to the community and provided a warm, accepting environment for gay men to create music. The repertoire of the Chorus highlights music from jazz, Broadway, and folk traditions. Such a selection of music helps to ensure that the broadest possible audiences enjoy attending PVGMC performances. The Chorus accepts new members on a rotating basis. We begin rehearsals each fall, which is therefore the optimal time for new members to join, but new members may be accepted throughout the year. The only requirement is that members be comfortable singing under the banner of the Pioneer Valley Gay Men's Chorus. In a small community, the opportunities for comfortable surroundings for gay men or trans men are limited. At the moment the audition process is simply to join us for rehearsals and allow the conductor to place you in the appropriate vocal part. 
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Hailing from Brattleboro, VT, Ken Schneck brings us the gayest radio show around!  Ken describes the show's mission as talking about "the gayest topics around with some of the most amazing gay champions out there in this gay world," and brings us topics to laugh about and to think seriously about. This Show Is So Gay broadcasts live from WVEW in Brattleboro and is also syndicated across the United States, with thousands of listeners.  Even better, you can listen to their podcasts online.
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