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Agawam Cultural Council

The Agawam Cultural Council (ACC) is an all-volunteer local partner of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), a state agency, and is funded, in part, by the MCC.

The ACC is charged with advancing the Arts in our community by dispersing state-provided monies via a grant application process.
We have made it our mission to present a range of engaging, entertaining, and educational events open to audiences of all ages
from Agawam and the surrounding communities.

Latest News

ACAA Announcement

The next Cultural Council Meeting will be held on April 17th at 7:00 PM at the Agawam Senior Center Garden Room.

Latest Give Back Event

On Friday April 12th, we held a Rock Painting event for young adults with developmental disabilities. Everyone involved had a great time. A big Thank You! to the Agawam Community Artists and Artisans for volunteering their time.

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Applause Series19 Recap

Season 19 of the Applause Series ended in June after 10 wonderful performances. Click on the Watch link below to watch a short recap of those shows.

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The mission of Mass Cultural Council and its Local Cultural Councils partners is to promote excellence, inclusion, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and sciences, foster a rich cultural life for all Massachusetts residents, and contribute to the vitality of our communities and economy.

A Ray Of Elvis

Ray Guillemette Jr. is one of today's leading, premier, ETA(Elvis Tribute Artists). Let this 10-time, International 1st place ETA rock your world or event with his striking look, outstanding vocal range and unabashed excitement. Ray delivers with the style and
energy that was Elvis.

September 1, 2023
at 7PM

Berkshire Mountain Wanderers

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October 20, 2023
at 7PM

Floyd Patterson II - Solo

Floyd Patterson, Springfield native and local favorite, originally from New York. Bassist/Vocalist, has been performing since 1979. Performs as a soloist, duo or in his new band Hipptown. Floyd loves to connect with his audiences from the moment he steps on stage. Brings a wide variety of musical selections from the 50's to todays hits.

November 3, 2023
at 7PM

Faith Rheault

Faith has a similar vibe to Adele and Norah Jones and draws a lot of inspiration from her favorite artist Kacey Musgraves. Her songwriting style is raw and emotional and all her songs are based off of real life events in her life. You can find Faith performing out every weekend at local breweries, wineries and restaurants. Her biggest show to date was at the Big E this past year on the “E” stage.

December 8, 2023
at 7PM

James Monahan and Joe Werner

James Monahan, a quiet gem in the folk and country scene, has spent decades translating life's intricate emotions into soulful songs, many bearing women's names like "Leanne" and "Ruby." His journey began in the 1960s, armed with a guitar and a deep love for music, encapsulated in one of his early songs, "Playin' My Guitar." Further enriching his repertoire, his wife Susan lent her poetic skills to some of the compositions, creating a beautiful synergy of words and melodies. Monahan's son-in-law, Joe Werner, entered the scene in 2000, bringing a fresh dynamic to the established melodies.

January 5, 2024
at 7PM

Whiskey Traveler

Whiskey Traveler is an alternative Country/Americana band from Western MA, formed in 2015 by Jessica and Bernie Dion. Later the band was joined by Jonathan Dion, Pete Asarese, and most recently Harry Stefano. In 2017 Whiskey Traveler recorded an EP of original songs and are currently working on a new EP.

February 2, 2024
at 7PM

Handler and Levesque

Celtic Celebration - Music from Ireland, Scotland & Wales.
Husband and wife duo, Handler and Levesque have performed over 2,500 concerts together in the United States & Europe. Their sophisticated & expressive arrangements blend classical, Brazilian, Latin American, klezmer, gypsy, jazz, Celtic and folk music influences to create a unique and extraordinary sound. This, matched with their impeccable musicianship, has won them a widespread enthusiastic following.

March 1, 2024
at 7PM

Sheryl Faye as Queen Elizabeth II

LIVE Play: Since 2003, Sheryl Faye has masterfully brought to life important historical women to both children and adults. In her one-woman shows, she immerses the audience in a multimedia learning experience that captivates viewers and sparks their interest to explore more. She currently portrays Queen Elizabeth II, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Helen Keller, Amelia Earhart, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Sally Ride, Eleanor Roosevelt, Susan B Anthony, Clara Barton, Abigail Adams, Anne Frank. These live performances are not only entertaining and educational, they also help audiences truly understand the profound positive impact these women have made in history.

April 19, 2024
at 6:30PM

Tony Silva

Spanish Guitar: Tony Silva has been playing acoustic guitar for over 40 years. Early influences range from Stephen Stills to Andrés Segovia. His father Pedro Silva was from Chile, and passed on the love of the music of the Andes Mountains to Tony. As a solo performer, Silva specializes in Rumba Flamenca (the style of the Gipsy Kings). He also plays a wide range of music from Latin America, and transcribes flute and harp music from the Andes for guitar.

May 3, 2024
at 7PM

Catnip Junkies

The Catnip Junkies are group of friends and musicians that are passionate about bringing the sounds of New Orleans right here to New England! Their show is colorful, energetic and contagiously joyful! You won’t stop smiling and singing along!

June 7, 2024
at 7PM