CitySpace Presents is a series of virtual events delivering four evenings of awe-inspiring performances, thought-provoking conversations, and exhilarating diversions featuring some of Western Massachusetts’ most lively actors, writers, artists, musicians, and producers. The virtual event series celebrates and supports our region’s exceptional cultural community and unique small businesses. CitySpace Presents is also in support for CitySpace’s Transformation Campaign — a capital project to create a 350-seat accessible performing arts and community space in Easthampton’s most iconic and historic building, Old Town Hall.
For full event information visit CitySpaceEasthampton.org/presents.
February 14, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Life is a Groove: Music and conversation with Karrin Allyson and James Argiro at Luthier’s Co-op
5-time Grammy nominee, vocalist, and pianist Karrin Allyson and pianist, conductor, and accompanist to music legends James Argiro, invite us into a world alive with stories and jazz at Luthier’s Co-op.
March 7, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The Writer’s Imagination
“The Writer’s Imagination” features current Poet Laureate of Easthampton, former Poet Laureate of Northampton, poet/author Lesléa Newman, award-winning author, MacArthur Fellow and co-owner of Book Moon, Kelly Link, and poet/translator Michael Favala Goldman. Join this conversation about identifying sources of personal inspiration, and how these authors have found ways to transform that inspiration into works that don’t just move us, but resonate.
March 21, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Art and Life in the Making: Donnabell Casis in Conversation with artists Silas Kopf and Nora Valdez
From storytelling to an exploration of finely crafted artistry, Nora Valdez, an international award-winning sculptor from Argentina, and Silas Kopf, a masterful and award-winning furniture maker specializing in the art of marquetry, reconnect and discuss their artistic journeys and how their paths coincided in Western Massachusetts.
April 18, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Restoring Community: Valley Writers Inspiring Theatre
Artistic producer and playwright Emily Wiest reintroduces us to renowned writers’ works by authors who have called Western Massachusetts home through new interpretations by acclaimed actors, performed especially for this series. From the written works of authors such as David Foster Wallace, actors will inspire new meanings to these writers’ works.
Each event is its own adventure, with brief preludes that will include mixologist creations, trivia contests, and parlor games featuring our region’s finest businesses such as Murr-ma Distilling Co., Glendale Ridge Vineyard, Abandoned Beer Brewery, Galaxy, Luthier’s Co-op, Small Oven Bakery, and more. Tickets will give access to carefully crafted music mixes by New England Public Media’s Bex Taylor and intriguing reading lists conjured by owners of Book Moon and Comics ‘N’ More in Easthampton. Finally, ticket holders will reap savory specials to Easthampton restaurants to make their event experience complete.
Burns Maxey, President of CitySpace says, “The arts, in all their forms, have the capability to uplift us in times of adversity. What an exciting opportunity it is for CitySpace to produce and share meaningful insights and works from some of our talented creative community. Our region is rich with creativity and CitySpace Presents allows us to highlight these folks and our incredibly innovative local businesses. What better way to get through this winter with a virtual yet fun night on the town?”
