It’s Monday and we’re back with our roundup of the week’s events. Here are this week’s town government meetings, and cultural, recreational, and athletics events that caught our eye.

ARHS Varsity Athletics at Home – Monday-Thursday

ARHS athletics continue through the winter break! Catch them in action this week. Boys Hockey vs. Longmeadow, Monday at 10:00 am at Olympia Ice Center and on Thursday vs. Minnechaug, at 2:00 pm at MassMutual Center; Girls Basketball vs. Westfield, Monday at 2:30 pm at home and vs. South Hadley, Thursday at 7:00pm at South Hadley; Boys Basketball at Springfield SciTech, Monday at 7:00pm. MORE

School Committees – Monday

On Monday, the Regional school committee and the Superintendency Union 26 committee will meet and consider entering an executive session. The purpose of the proposed executive session is “discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual.”. MORE

Jones Library Tours – Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday

The Friends of the Jones Libraries are hosting tours of the Jones to learn about plans to renovate and expand the Jones Library. The tours will highlight information about different aspects of the project, including:

• Climate benefits
• Historic preservation
• Program space for children, teens, and adults
• Bathrooms on every floor
• Fully accessible

Volunteers will lead tours of the building, including areas not currently open to the public. Thursday at 3:00-4:00 pm, Saturday at 10:30-11:30 am, Sunday at 2:00-3:00 pm, and Thursday, January 2 at 10:00-11:00 am. MORE

See a Movie! – Monday through Sunday

Head to Amherst Cinema to see a 4K restoration of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, (playing daily all week) described as “one of the most revered and unorthodox movie musicals of all time.” Or, catch the opening on Wednesday of Nosferatu, “a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.” See the full schedule on the Amherst Cinema website. MORE

Visit the Eric Carle Museum – Thursday through Sunday

Head to the Eric Carle Museum later this week and see the exhibit Free to Be…You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs. The exhibit, open through April 2025, celebrates the profound and enduring impact of the groundbreaking 1972 record and its subsequent picture books and TV specials. The exhibition features original artwork from the 1974 publication by Barbara Bascove and Arnold Lobel, and more. See the website for hours and ticket info. MORE

Coming in January: ACT’s Production of Newsies!

Join Amherst Community Theater for an electrifying production of Disney’s Newsies, the Tony Award®-winning musical with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and book by Harvey Fierstein. Inspired by the 1899 newsboys’ strike, this rousing tale of resilience, justice, and community is more relevant than ever in today’s fight for workers’ rights and equality. Our spirited, inclusive production features a dynamic cast of all-gendered newsies, reimagining the story’s heart with dynamic choreography and show-stopping music. Nine performances at Bowker Auditorium, UMass running January 16–19 and January 24–26, 2025. Questions? Email producer@amherstacts.org. Tickets: amherstacts.org/buy-tickets.

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Want more? We’ve gathered the event and program calendars from the many organizations and committees in Amherst onto Community Calendars. Check it out to find even more upcoming events.

Have an event you’d like us to spotlight? Email us TheAmherstCurrent@gmail.com.