Here’s the challenge. Check out this amazing video from Lincoln Center of The Sound of (Black) Music’s turn on “The Lonely Goatherd,” and then ponder whether whatever it is you have planned for Sunday afternoon truly can’t wait.
We’ll see you at Bowker Auditorium. 3 p.m.
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These are a few of your favorite songs — presented in a whole new way. All of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic songs from "The Sound of Music" are reimagined in The Sound of (Black) Music. This joyful, vibrant concert is an event for music lovers of all ages, and it hits the Bowker Auditorium stage Sunday, December 8 at 3 p.m.
From a soul-jazz twist on “Do-Re-Mi” to a West African jazz take on “The Lonely Goatherd,” and a ’70s pop-funk interpretation of “So Long, Farewell,” this performance will have you dancing in your seat. In the Sound of (Black) Music, Electric Root, a collective of fantastically talented singers and musicians, present all of your favorites from the original infused with a mix of jazz, gospel, blues, soul, funk, and Afrobeat.
Get the family together and join us for a joy-filled afternoon!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out for Friday’s Artwalk festivities! It was an absolute blast! We loved welcoming new and familiar faces into our galleries, sharing delicious cider donuts, dancing to great music, and admiring the wonderful buttons and decoupage shells you all created.
It was heartwarming to see our community come together to celebrate art and creativity. We can’t wait to do it again in the spring! 🎨
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Dropkick Murphys tore the roof off the UMass Mullins Center Sunday night! From ripping out "Shipping up to Boston" to thrashing through new anthems, the crowd was a sea of fists, shouts, and pure Boston grit. Thanks to everyone who rocked with us — you made this night legendary! 🍀
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Last Friday was a magical tribute to the legendary Max Roach as Makaya McCraven returned home to Amherst, bringing with him an outstanding band of young jazz talents.
The spirit of Max Roach – a trailblazing jazz drummer, composer, educator, and activist – was felt throughout the performance. And during the final piece of the night, McCraven and the band brought Roach into the theater with a stunning tribute that included recordings of Roach drumming and speaking.
The performance marked the culmination of a weeklong campus-wide celebration of Roach’s legacy as an era-defining artist and decades-long educator at UMass.
With ties to Roach and the western Massachusetts region, McCraven delivered a truly transformative performance. In case you missed it, here’s a glimpse into the evening.
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Emersyn Foresyth, BBA Marketing Class of 2025 and Fine Arts Center Social Squad star is channeling her inner Bride of Frankenstein! 🧟♂️👰
Friday, October 18, is your chance to don your most frightful costume for a Frankenstein cosplay event like no other — complete with a monster-themed menu, specialty mocktails, cornhole games, crafts, costumes, and an organist playing live music.
The event will be followed by a spooky screening of the classic 1931 Frankenstein film, featuring a live performance of composer Michael Shapiro’s original score by the Pioneer Valley Symphony. Don’t let the frightful festivities pass you by!
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We could keep going on and on about the Dropkick Murphys show at the Mullins Center on Sunday, October 27, but we figured we'd let these Massachusetts boys speak for themselves. Here they are with a special Amherst shout-out!
We'll see you at the show.
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Bia Ferreira positively brought down the house tonight at TheDrake.
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Catch a glimpse of MotorRover, a stunning piece choreographed by Kyle Abraham in response to Merce Cunningham’s iconic dance, Landrover. Originally commissioned by the Baryshnikov Arts Center, this work has captivated audiences from its digital debut to the stage — and it’s coming to Frederick C. Tillis Performance Hall on Friday, October 4, at 8 p.m.
Kyle Abraham’s A.I.M. blends sensual, thought-provoking movement with Black culture, history, and queer stories. This isn’t just dance —it’s a powerful exploration of identity, connection, and artistry, with a choreographic legacy that’s touched Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Ballet, and The Royal Ballet. This performance opens our season-long journey into cultural and artistic connections.
Lyrical Faith is a Black American educator, activist, and spoken word poet from the Bronx. She is an international award-winning spoken word poet, an inaugural Bronx Poet Laureate finalist, a two-time recipient of the Bronx Council on the Arts BRIO Award, and the 2015 Syracuse University Poet of the Year.
Currently a social justice education doctoral student at UMass, studying the intersections of arts and activism, she is a graduate of the public relations program at Syracuse University, and holds a master’s degree from the Higher Education and Student Affairs program at New York University. Her work has been featured on Write About Now Poetry, Huffington Post Black Voices, and News 12 the Bronx.
Through her poetry, Lyrical Faith strives to inspire, educate, and advocate for intersectional and institutional issues by merging the arts and activism from a faith-based worldview.
Throughout the academic year, Lyrical Faith hosts Bright Moments, a monthly evening of poetry that invites emerging artists from campus and the community to showcase their work alongside the best spoken word poets from the national scene.
Join us Thursday, September 26, at 5 P.M., in the Randolph W. Bromery Center for the Arts lobby for Bright Moments. This month’s featured artist is Chibbi (@gemineyes), a Mexican-born, Texas-raised queer poet, who uses spoken word to explore identity and intersectionality. A two-time national poetry slam champion with 15+ years of experience, their performances inspire and educate, amassing over 2 million social media views.
Guests enjoy the opening of Maggie Nowinski’s new exhibition, Abundant in Drift, tonight at the University Museum of Contemporary Art's North Gallery.
Nowinski's work, blending artistic practice with new creations for this show, draws inspiration from the UMass Natural History Collections, especially the UMass Herbarium.
Through immersive audio field recordings, intricate drawings, and imaginative biological hybrids, Abundant in Drift uniquely reflects nature, knowledge, and our evolving climate.
Don’t miss this exhibition, running from September 20 to December 6!
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Dance and music company Bomba De Aquí brought rhythm and culture to our doorstep outside the Randolph W. Bromery Center for the Arts yesterday.
Bomba De Aquí performs and teaches Afro-Puerto Rican traditions throughout western Massachusetts and central Connecticut. The company fosters an understanding of the richness of Puerto Rican arts.
You can catch them on the UMass float in the Springfield Puerto Rican Parade today. The parade starts at 11 a.m.
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