Be our guest for the Hess Performance Stage Grand Opening Celebration! A performance by the O-Tones will follow the program.

Free and open to the public. This event will be held inside in the event of inclement weather.

The Hess Performance Stage is an accessible open-air stage on the library’s large west lawn. It will allow the library to carry on its long tradition of outdoor programming with the infrastructure to support a wide range of events. The stage was designed by H|AI Architecture and built by Campora Construction.

The stage is named after Marjorie Hess, longtime patron, library supporter, former trustee, and follower of the arts who along with her partner Rudolph Talaber made significant contributions towards the project.

Additional support provided by the Friends of Forbes, City of Northampton, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, MassDevelopment, AARP Massachusetts, and many individual donors.

O-Tones

The O-Tones love playing for all sorts of events - parties, weddings, festivals, and many other celebrations. Their Swing, Blues, Soul, Motown, Latin, and R&R styles appeal to all ages and fit all kinds of gatherings. They are all about community - local and regional - spreading songs of love, peace, joy, and struggle throughout. With luscious harmony vocals plus guitar, piano, sax, bass, and drums their music is infectious for listening and dancing.

Follow them:
Website: www.theotones.com
Instagram: @theotones
Facebook: The O-Tones