Special Events

netWORK at Look Memorial Park

netWORK is a new series produced by the Chamber in collaboration with our non-profit community. Experience networking with a greater purpose! Make connections while helping with a simple task for one of our non-profit partners. This month’s netWORK is hosted by Look Memorial Park.

$10 for GNCC Members
$14 for non-members

Western MA Walk to Defeat ALS

http://web.alsa.org/WesternMass <—- Register Here!

Western MA Walk 2020 Contact:
Ashley Carrier
Ashley.Carrier@als-ma.org
781-255-8884

Your participation in the Walk to Defeat ALS has a direct impact on people living with ALS and their families at the local level. Fundraising through the Walk drives bold, urgent innovation as we march together toward a treatment and ultimately a cure for ALS.

Through education, support groups, access to care, and advocacy, we are working to defeat ALS and provide hope to people living with ALS and their families.

Use this page to connect with and share fun fundraising tips with other Team Captains and walkers!

More information: http://web.alsa.org/WesternMass

Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen at The Pines Theater

DSP Shows Presents:

Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen
Friday, June 5, 2020
Pines Theater at Look Memorial Park | Northampton, MA

Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen
http://www.almostqueen.com

THE most authentic QUEEN live show since the days of QUEEN themselves. A deliberate four piece band, Almost Queen delivers a live performance showcasing signature four part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. Donning genuine costumes, Almost Queen recaptures the live energy and precision that is the ultimate Queen experience.

Béla Fleck & The Flecktones

DSP Shows Presents:

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Pines Theater at Look Memorial Park | Northampton, MA

BÉLA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES
Featuring Victor Wooten, Roy “Futureman” Wooten and Howard Levy
https://www.flecktones.com

Groundbreaking, Grammy-winning quartet Béla Fleck & The Flecktones will be celebrating its 30th anniversary with a North American tour.

Banjoist Béla Fleck, harmonica and keyboardist Howard Levy, bassist Victor Wooten and percussionist / drumitarist Roy “Future Man” Wooten have been creating some of the most forward thinking music during their long, storied career. While all manners of genres come into play – from classical and jazz to bluegrass and African music to electric blues and Eastern European folk dances – the result is an impossible to pigeonhole sound all their own, a meeting of musical minds that remains, as ever, utterly indescribable. Simply put, it is The Flecktones: music made only when these four individuals come together.

Indigo Girls Look Long Tour with Band at The Pines Theater

DSP Shows Presents:

The Indigo Girls Look Long Tour with Band
Saturday, June 20
The Pines Theater at Look Memorial Park | Northampton, MA

Every pair of tickets for this show includes either a CD or digital download of Indigo Girls’ forthcoming album, Look Long (available April 24, 2020). You will receive an email with more details about this offer approximately 7 days after your purchase. US/Canadian residents only. Offer not valid on resale tickets.

The Indigo Girls
https://www.indigogirls.com

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are Indigo Girls. Rolling Stone describes them as the “ideal duet partners. Their voices soar and swoop as one, alternately raucous and soothing. When they sing together, they radiate a sense of shared purpose that adds muscle to their lanky, deeply felt folk-tinged pop songs”. Together they write, arrange, record and perform music which over the course of twenty five years has become a vital part of the lives of their legion of devoted fans around the world, informing and rewarding them day to day.

Northampton Family Fourth

Fireworks, live music, games and food, at the Northampton Family Fourth Celebration at Look Memorial Park, Florence, MA

** Look Park closes to vehicle traffic at 4:00pm, or earlier if full.
– Free shuttles from Smith Vocational High School, 80 Locust St., Northampton, starting at 5pm.
– Parking at JFK Middle School for a donation. (until full)
– Don’t want to drive to the park for the festivities? Take a ValleyBike! There will be a Virtual Station at the Visitors center.

* Rain date is Sunday, June 28th

* Fireworks go off at dark, approximately 9:15-9:30pm.

Circus Smirkus: The Great American Road Trip

Tickets for “Circus Smirkus presents The Great American Road Trip” will be on sale May 1 at www.smirkus.org

Where:
4 Shows at Look Memorial Park
Northampton, MA

When:
Friday, July 10, 2020 at 1PM & 6PM
Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 1PM & 6PM

Tickets:
$25 Adults (13+), $20 Child (Age 2-12), Under 2 Free on Lap
There is a $3.50 service fee per ticket.
All sales are final – no refunds.

Presented by North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens

Hop on board for a coast-to-coast adventure of a lifetime with The Great American Road Trip! Join Circus Smirkus’ jugglers, aerialists, clowns, and acrobats for a rollicking cross-country tour along the highways and byways of the good ol’ USA. Get ready to visit the most famous landmarks, the most bizarre roadside attractions, and the most eclectic eateries on the map! Enjoy life in the fast lane as we hit the road for an unforgettable journey – with Smirkus at the wheel, what could possibly go wrong?

This year’s Troupe is comprised of 30 hardworking and talented teenagers ages 12-18 who come from California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Canada and Zambia.

Circus Smirkus is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization whose mission is to promote the skills, culture and traditions of the traveling circus, inspiring youth to engage in life-changing adventures in the circus arts. Tickets revenue from these events goes back into developing circus programming for The Big Top Tour, Smirkus Camp, & Ringmaster Residency programs.

The Revivalists – Into The Stars Tour at The Pines Theater

DSP Shows Presents:

The Revivalists – Into The Stars Tour
July 21, 2020
The Pines Theater at Look Memorial Park | Northampton, MA

The Revivalists
https://therevivalists.com

Chart-topping rock band The Revivalists had been grinding for 10 years when their now platinum-selling single “Wish I Knew You” took off, setting a record for most single-week spins ever at Alternative Radio and becoming a mainstream phenomenon spending 9 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. Now, their new hit songs from fourth studio album Take Good Care, including #1 Triple A and Top 5 Alternative single “All My Friends,” and #1 Triple A and Top 15 Alternative hit single “Change” (their third Mediabase Triple A #1 in a row) – have become instant fan favorites and are adding to their more than 410 million total streams. The band has performed on numerous television shows including Austin City Limits, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert , Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, Ellen, TODAY, and garnered major media attention from the likes of Rolling Stone, NPR, Billboard, Buzzfeed, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, Forbes, Salon, HuffPost, Grammy.com, Alternative Press, Paste, UPROXX, Flaunt, Nylon, Interview, and more. They made a big statement in support of the anti-gun violence movement with their powerful song “Shoot You Down” which they performed during their debut at Lollapalooza, opened for the Rolling Stones, were nominated for a Billboard Music Award and two iHeartRadio Music Awards, were named Billboard’s Top New Rock Artist of 2017, and between sold-out shows at their biggest venues yet, including Beacon Theatre and Red Rocks, the band has also ignited festival stages at Bonnaroo, Governor’s Ball, Lollapalooza, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Outside Lands, and Pilgrimage. Renowned for their live firepower, soulful alt-rock anthems, and their distinct mix of many of the classic styles of American music, the 8-piece ensemble of pedal steel guitar, unique two-drummer set-up, horns, and more is led by the incredible voice of front man David Shaw.

Most recently, the band released their Made In Muscle Shoals live studio EP and accompanying documentary, which was recorded and filmed at the legendary FAME Recording Studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and directed by Jay Sansone of Human Being Media. Capturing the essence of The Revivalists at this exciting time in their 10-year journey, the Made In Muscle Shoals EP features brilliant re-imaginings of the band’s hits “Oh No,” “You & I,” “Change,” and “All My Friends” from Take Good Care, as well as a soulful rendition of The Bee Gees’ “To Love Somebody,” a gorgeous stripped down piano-and-vocal take of “Wish I Knew You,” and a never-before-released, brand new song “Bitter End.” The Revivalists also established their philanthropic umbrella fund, Rev Causes, which supports the essential work of organizations dedicated to reviving and investing in our communities, health, and environment. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to a variety of organizations that are close to the band’s heart, including Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Songs for Kids Foundation, and Upturn Arts.

The Revivalists are: David Shaw [lead vocals, guitar], Zack Feinberg [guitar], Andrew Campanelli [drums], George Gekas [bass], Ed Williams [pedal steel guitar], Rob Ingraham [saxophone], Michael Girardot [keyboard, trumpet], and PJ Howard [drums, percussion].

Dawes | Deer Tick | Shovels & Rope at The Pines Theater

DSP Shows Presents:

Dawes | Deer Tick | Shovels and Rope
Saturday, July 25, 2020
The Pines Theater at Look Memorial Park | Northampton, MA

DSP Presale: Thursday, March 12 at 10am
Public On-Sale: Friday, March 13 at 10am

Dawes
https://dawestheband.com

It’s been nearly a decade since Dawes first emerged from Southern California, carrying with them a roots-rock sound that nodded to the past – including the West Coast folksingers and cosmic country-rockers who chased a similar muse during the 1970s – while still pushing forward.

Over the years that followed their North Hills debut, the band evolved and electrified. The grooves deepened. The amplifiers grew louder. Once known for their honest approach to classic sounds, Dawes grew into something different: a forward-thinking, boundary-pushing band for the 21st century, willing to follow inspiration wherever it leads.

Deer Tick
https://deertickmusic.com

“Deer Tick is a band.
They are from Providence.
Deer Tick is band up of John McCauley, Ian O’Neil, Dennis Ryan, and Christopher Ryan.
Deer Tick likes to rock out.
Listen to Deer Tick”

Shovels and Rope
https://shovelsandrope.com

As the Brontë sister wrote, “The ties that bind us to life are tougher than you imagine.” Shovels & Rope, the musical duo of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst, embody that bond. Married for a decade, their covenant extends to blood and beyond: as parents, bandmates, and creative collaborators who can now add the pursuits of festival curators, film subjects, and children’s book authors to that mighty list. Having released four studio albums and two collaborative projects (Busted Jukebox, Vol. 1 & 2) since 2008, Trent and Hearst have built their reputation on skill, sweat, and, yes, blood. Now, with the tough and elegant new record By Blood, as well as their High Water Festival in their hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, “Shovels & Rope: The Movie”, and the picture book “C’mon Utah!”, Shovels & Rope are primed for their biggest year yet.

Big Thief w/ (Sandy) Alex G

DSP Shows Presents:

Big Thief
w/ SANDY Alex G
August 1, 2020
Pines Theater at Look Memorial Park | Northampton, MA

Big Thief has partnered with PLUS1 to support forest restoration efforts and defend the rights of immigrants and refugees.

Big Thief
https://bigthief.net

30 miles west of El Paso, surrounded by 3,000 acres of pecan orchards and only a stone’s throw from the Mexican border, the band Big Thief (a.k.a. Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek, Max Oleartchik, and James Krivchenia) set up their instruments as close together as possible to capture their most important collection of songs yet. The band had only just finished work on their 3rd album, U.F.O.F. -“the celestial twin”- days before in a cabin studio in the woods of Washington State. Now it was time to birth U.F.O.F.’s sister album -“the earth twin”- Two Hands.

(Sandy) Alex G
http://sandyalexg.com

There’s hardly a second when Alex Giannascoli’s voice can’t be heard in “Walk Away,” the opener of his latest album, House of Sugar. The distended, pitched-up wail that introduces the track gives way to cascading layers of his more familiar intonations. “Someday I’m gonna walk away from you,” he sings; “not today.” These are the song’s only words, repeated again and again for more than four minutes. In the repetition, emphasis shifts from “someday” to “not today” and back, leaving the listener in a space of uncertainty. It’s in this space that Giannascoli—the 26-year-old artist better known as (Sandy) Alex G—lingers throughout the album’s thirteen songs: between backwards and forwards, past and future, one voice and another. On House of Sugar, his third full-length for Domino and ninth overall, Alex inhabits a diverse range of musical and emotional points-of-view (often simultaneously), in turn illuminating the tension that hides in the shadow of desire.

Dark Star Orchestra at The Pines Theater

DSP Shows Presents:

Dark Star Orchestra
August 11, 2020
The Pines Theater at Look Memorial Park | Northampton, MA

Performing to critical acclaim celebrating their 20th anniversary year in 2017 and over 2600 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead concert experience. Their shows are built off the Dead’s extensive catalog and the talent of these seven fine musicians. On any given night, the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Grateful Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring or use their catalog to program a unique set list for the show. This allows fans both young and old to share in the experience. By recreating set lists from the past, and by developing their own sets of Dead songs, Dark Star Orchestra offers a continually evolving artistic outlet within this musical canon. Honoring both the band and the fans, Dark Star Orchestra’s members seek out the unique style and sound of each era while simultaneously offering their own informed improvisations.

Dark Star Orchestra offers much more than the sound of the Grateful Dead, they truly encapsulate the energy and the experience. It’s about a sense of familiarity. It’s about a feeling that grabs listeners and takes over. It’s about that contagious energy… in short, it’s about the complete experience and consistent quality show that the fan receives when attending a Dark Star Orchestra show.

Dark Star Orchestra has performed throughout the entire United States, plus Europe & the Caribbean touching down in seven different countries. DSO continues to grow its fan base by playing at larger venues for two and even three night stands as well as performing at major music festivals including Bonnaroo, Milwaukee’s SummerFest, The Peach Music Festival, All Good Festival, Gathering of the Vibes, Mountain Jam, and many more.

“The Dark Star Orchestra re-creates Grateful Dead shows with a flashback-inducing meticulousness.” The New Yorker

“Fanatical attention to detail.” Rolling Stone

“In fact, Dark Star Orchestra often sounds more like the Dead than the Dead sometimes did…” Chicago Tribune

Look Park Food Truck Festival

Wrap up your summer at the 4th Annual Look Park Food Truck Festival!

We have a great line up of more than 20 sweet and savory Food Trucks for you this year. With some familiar favorites and new friends as well. So start saving those dollars so you can try something from all the Food Trucks. If you’re 21 and over don’t forget to stop by the beer and wine tent to grab a cold beverage to go along with your snacks!

Stay tuned over the summer as we share info about all the food trucks you can expect to see at the festival!

Syrup Stampede

Syrup Stampede is a 5K run/walk to benefit Empty Arms Bereavement. Runners and walkers can register as teams or individuals – and have the option to fundraise as a team.

The course will be timed and held at Look Memorial Park in Florence, MA. Prizes will be awarded for top male, female, and youth runner as well as top fundraising individual. All participants are invited to the pancake party to follow!

Register at https://runsignup.com/syrupstampede2020