Northampton Center for the Arts News

Lisa Leizman Dance Company

The spring concert of the Lisa Leizman Dance Company' will be Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17, at 7:30 p.m. Pieces will include: "Zefiro torna," the warm spring wind (music by Monteverdi); "the secret that bamboo guards," with original music by Andrea Kwapien; "Down a Country Lane" (music by Aaron Copland); and "New Hampshire," performed for the first time since it was choreographed at Hampshire College way back in the 1970s. In this final piece, the dancers will both dance and sing! Children are welcome and have first-row, floor seating on colorful pillows especially made for them. A reception follows the event. Tickets: $10 for adult; $5 for children under 10

Community Arts Classroom

The Northampton Center for the Arts welcomes you to the remaining session of the Spring Art Studio. To register for any of these workshops, download the registration form. DRAWING WITH JANE LUND Mon evenings for 5 weeks, May 12-June 16 (except May 26), 6:30-9:30pm Drawing is both the underpinning of figurative painting and an expressive medium in and of itself. In this series of five studio classes, we will work on a variety of exercises which will help us hone our drawing skills while encouraging creativity. We will approach each week’s subject matter using various drawing materials and addressing the basic issues of composition, perspective, and the rendering of form. Artists of all levels of experience are welcome to participate. The primary purpose of the class is to practice drawing while having a great time. Anything is possible! $195 plus materials

Summer Musical Theater Intensive

A fun and exciting program where young people can develop their acting, singing, and dancing skills in a supportive environment under the guidance of renowned performers, directors, and choreographers. Program runs from July 7-19, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 12-18 and requires an audition. "This is for anyone who wants to change from talented to skilled." - Lucas Fitzpatrick, '07 S.M.T.I. participant. For much more information—program schedule, faculty, etc., registration form and he 2008 SMTI brochure, visit the program Web site.

Works on Paper

The Northampton Center for the Arts is seeking submissions for a July 2008 exhibition. The exhibition will be juried by slides or CDs of works on paper, including photographs. Up to three submissions per artist will be accepted. Submissions must include slides/CDs, a completed version of this application form, a check for $20 made out to the Northampton Center for the Arts and a stamped, self-addressed envelope for return of materials. Please label slides/CDs with name of artist, materials, and dimensions and title of artwork; no 3-D works will be accepted. The submission packet should be mailed or delivered in person to the Center, 17 New South Street, third floor, Northampton, MA 01060 by June 6, 2008; notification will be mailed by June 16, 2008. The Center is open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Download the submission form

First Night on YouTube!

Now you can see the First Night 2008 parade again...or for the first time! Visit this youtube video. Or this one.