Circus Dreams, The Movie

Northampton Arts Council Presents

FOUR SUNDAYS IN FEBRUARY SERIES 2012 OVERVIEW

This Series is Sponsored by

Tickets purchased for Really Big Show will be held at the box office for pick up on Sunday. On Sunday, Feb 26, the box office will open at 12:30pm, doors will open at 1:30pm, and the show starts at 2pm.

Sunday, February 5, 2012, 2pm

SILVER CHORD BOWL

John M. Greene Hall, (near 68 Elm Street) Smith College, Northampton, MA

Traditionally, the first Sunday in February is a time to celebrate collegiate a cappella in the sold-out 2,000-seat JMG Hall at Smith College. This year we showcase some fabulous groups with national reputations: The Dartmouth Aires, Pitch Slapped from Berklee College, UPENN Dischord, Trinity College Quirks, Smith College Noteables, Brown University Jabberwocks and The Doo Wop Shop of UMASS.

SOLD OUT--NO TICKETS AVAILABLE

Sponsored by Whalen Insurance Agency

Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2pm

RUSTY NAIL REVISTED

Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton, MA

Back in the ‘70s and ‘80s the club of choice in the Valley was the Rusty Nail tucked amongst the tobacco fields of Sunderland. Great local bands created the core of the club. For the “Feb Series,” some of those bands will come from as far away as London to reunite. For an amazing trip back we present Fat, Real Tears, the Mitch Chakour Band , and nearly all the members of Clean Living. There will be plenty of memorabilia and stories galore.

SOLD OUT--NO TICKETS AVAILABLE

Sponsored by the Daily Hampshire Gazette  

 Supported in part by FACES

Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2pm

CIRCUS DREAMS

Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton, MA

The award-winning film “Circus Dreams” documents a year in the life of Circus Smirkus, one of the best traveling youth circuses in the world. The film follows the lives of the 12 to 18-year-old performers, which captures their intense work ethic, passion for performance, deep friendships, and budding loves. The film has won awards at festivals in Seattle, Boston, Toronto, and elsewhere. This is the Valley premiere. Director Signe Taylor will be on hand for a Q&A after the film, and the film will be preceded by performances from the clowns, aerialists and other amazing performers who are featured in the film.

Sponsored by Smith College

Monday-Saturday, February 20 - 25, 2012

KIDSBESTFEST / YOUTHFILM

KidsBestFest the antidote to boredom during school vacation week begins with a bang this year. The week is dedicated to films that you are unlikely to find on TV, including some great foreign films. The week culminated with YouthFilm, films made by local youth who are at the beginning of their budding careers.

Tickets $3 at the door only

KIDSBESTFEST/YOUTHFILM IS SPONSORED BY FLORENCE SAVINGS BANK AND UNITED BANK

Saturday, February 26, 2012, NOON

 YOUTHFILM

Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton, MA

The Northampton Arts Council is excited to present YouthFilm, the fifth annual showcase of cinematic talent from local children and teenagers, which will be screened on February 25, 2012.

Free for ages under 18; $3 for over 18

Films Subject to Change.

Co-Presented by the Academy of Music Theatre

Sunday, February 26, 2012, 2pm

The 21st Annual Really Big Show with TOM MAHNKEN

Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton, MA

This classic has brought many big names to the Academy stage over the years. Tom Mahnken of Trailer Park and Unit 7 fame returns after his smashing debut last year impersonating Ed Sullivan. This is the first ever encore performance of an Ed impersonator in the Really Big Show’s twenty-one-year history.

Ed will introduce the following acts:

Starring:

Trailer Park - a ten-legged rock and roll machine

Jennifer Guglielmo - author

Heather Maloney - singer-songwriter

The Harmaniacs - eclectic harmonica trio

Double Vision -a modern Buster Keaton and Lucille Ball.

Huong Phan and Sophal Khun - sizzling salsa

Disturbed Theatre - sketch comedy

Vesuveo with Young@Heart Chorus Ladies - hip hop meets old school

Lord Russ, Perry, and the Amazing Ringo- two humans and a canine

Sarah Waggener - aerialist in a bird cage

Eli Catlin - boy wonder on the strings

and

The Really Big Show Orchestra

General Admission Tickets: $8 in Advance / $10 at the door

Tickets are already on sale for the Really Big Show.

Get tickets in advance online or in person at Cooper's Corner in Florence, State Street Fruit and the Guild Art Supply in Northampton, and Food For Thought Books in Amherst.

RBS tickets will be held at the box office. on Sunday, Feb 26, the box office will open at 12:30pm, doors will open at 1:30pm, and the show starts at 2pm.

Sponsored by NORTHAMPTON COOPERATIVE BANK

Tickets for live shows at the Academy of Music Theatre include a $1 facility fee.

Proceeds support the the Northampton Arts Council's ArtsEZ Spring grant round for artists.

FOUR SUNDAYS IN FEBRUARY 2012 SERIES SPONSORS

Additional support provided by Academy of Music Theatre, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the City of Northampton

FOUR SUNDAYS IN FEBRUARY SERIES 2012 MEDIA SPONSORS