The Applause Series
A fifth exciting season sponsored by the Agawam Cultural Council. All events are free and open to the public.
The Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA
Senior Center is the new Agawam Senior Center, 954 Main Street, Agawam, MA
Friday,
7:30 pm, September 5, 2008
Agawam Public Library
· The Magic of Jonas and Pj –
Illusionists
extraordinaire, you’ll believe that items appear, disappear, and jump through
space in the blink of an eye, only to be found in the most surprising of
places… and you’ll witness the most dangerous trick ever performed by
magicians, live and without a safety net.
Jonas and Pj will definitely leave you gasping for air!
Friday, 7:30 pm, October
10, 2008
· Valley Light Opera – One of the Valley’s premier cultural institutions, Valley Light Opera presents productions suitable for all ages. They will perform excerpts from several Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, including their upcoming production of Princess Ida, at our very own “mini Opera House!”
Friday, 7:30 pm,
November 7, 2008
Agawam Public Library
·
Stuart Greene
– A decorated veteran with a
true sense of history, Stuart Greene speaks with enthusiasm, kindness, and
understanding about the plight -- and daily heroism -- of veterans and their
families facing life’s battles here at home. You won’t want to miss this
one.
Friday, 7:30 pm, February 6, 2009
Agawam Public Library
· Contempaissance – a talented Classical Guitar and Flute Duo performing musical pieces from the Medieval and Renaissance repertoire, on through Jazz to the present day. A fine evening of beautiful music to warm a mid-winter’s night!
Friday, 7:30 pm, March 6, 2009
Agawam Public Library
· BluesHead Band – delivers classic roadhouse blues, rock and soul with irresistible conviction. Hitting with an unusual mix ranging from harp and guitar, to harmonica, bass and drums, BluesHead gets it going every time!
Friday 7:30 pm, April 3, 2009
Agawam
Public Library
· Archer Mayor – A real-life “lawman”, and author of the highly acclaimed, Vermont-based Joe Gunther detective mystery series, Mr. Mayor will be reading from, and autographing his new novel, “The Catch”. Here’s a real page-turner, up close and personal!
Thursday 7:00 pm, May 7, 2009
The new Agawam Senior Center
(Reservations
are required. Please call (413)
821-0604)
· Greg Caputo Quartet – One of our most popular events, Greg and “the boys” present a hot evening of Classic Jazz, Swing and Latin music generously laced with interesting historical facts and anecdotes. Come feel the Velocity!
Past Applause Events
Jane Barrientos, Artist
Baiqing Li, School of Tai Chi-Demonstration
Photos by The Agawam Cultural Council
Chef Mark Tansey at Partners Restaurant-Cooking Demonstration
Photos by The Agawam Cultural Council