MICAfest: The M/otherlode Closing Celebration

33 Hawley Street (Remote, Northampton MA 01060)

Art + Entertainment

Everyone is welcome! MICAfest: The M/otherlode Closing Celebration

Join us for an unforgettable night of art, connection, and celebration as we bid farewell to MICAfest 2024!

Experience the magic one last time:

  • Last Chance to View Art: Explore the captivating visual art exhibitions before they’re gone.
  • Moving Poetry: Immerse yourself in powerful poetry readings by Jen Jabaily-Blackburn and Toni Rose.
  • Interactive Conversation: Engage in a thought-provoking discussion about motherhood, art, and collaboration.
  • Live Music: Toe-tapping beats to the soulful sounds of Christa Joy and the Honeybees.

This is your final opportunity to celebrate the diverse voices of m/other artists and the transformative power of art. Don’t miss out!

Schedule:

6:30 PM: Doors Open for Art Showcase

7:00 PM – Performances Begin

Celebrate the end of a fantastic festival, connect with the vibrant MICAfest community, and support the important work of m/other artists!

Artists in Conversations:

Vanessa Adel, Haile Eshe Cole, and more!

M/otherhood in Motion: Dance and Theatre Dance, performance, and a staged reading with our visual art exhibition May 11, 2024 | 7:00 PM | Location: Northampton Center for the Arts Haile Eshe Cole, Kelly Silliman, Jessica Roseman, and Laura Sánchez. Featuring visual art at the Split Level Gallery at 33 Hawley. Part of #MICAfest2024 Top left and clockwise: Haile Eshe Cole, Laura Sánchez, Kelly Silliman, and Jessica Roseman, Art pictured by Esther S White.

Toni Rose (aka Toni ‘Blue’ Rose)

Experience raw and powerful poetry from an artist and activist who paints heart-wrenching truths with words. Toni Rose shares unflinching poems about the challenges of raising a black man as a single mother, the fight for survival, and the power of healing through art.

M/otherhood in Motion: Dance and Theatre Dance, performance, and a staged reading with our visual art exhibition May 11, 2024 | 7:00 PM | Location: Northampton Center for the Arts Haile Eshe Cole, Kelly Silliman, Jessica Roseman, and Laura Sánchez. Featuring visual art at the Split Level Gallery at 33 Hawley. Part of #MICAfest2024 Top left and clockwise: Haile Eshe Cole, Laura Sánchez, Kelly Silliman, and Jessica Roseman, Art pictured by Esther S White.

Jen Jabaily-Blackburn:

Prepare for a journey of transformation and myth as Jen Jabaily-Blackburn shares poems from her forthcoming collection, “Girl in a Bear Suit.” The collection explores motherhood through personal reflections and reinterpretations of the Callisto myth.

Five adults posing for a photo in a monochrome setting. They are closely positioned together, smiling subtly, with one woman in a floral dress at the center surrounded by four men.

Christa Joy

Immerse yourself in the vibrant Americana sounds of Christa Joy and the Honeybees. Their music blends classic honky-tonk with soulful ballads, creating a captivating soundtrack for this celebratory evening. Get ready to tap your toes and feel the energy as you experience their critically acclaimed album “Get On, Heart!” and a sneak peek at their upcoming work.

 

Questions about tickets?

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MICAfest is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting, spotlighting, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists, please let us know! Seriously.

M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying, yes, I support artist m/others. As a small organization, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists.