Words and Music: An evening with singer-songwriter and author Bill Janovitz

Schedule

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

UMass Bowker Auditorium | Amherst, MA

Advertisement
Join the Fine Arts Center and the UMass Amherst Libraries in welcoming UMass alumnus Bill Janovitz back to campus. Best known as the frontman for the iconic alt rock band Buffalo Tom, Janovitz also is the author of four books, including the forthcoming The Cars: Let the Stories Be Told (Da Capo, September 2025). He’ll discuss his work, share stories, and play a few songs.
WRSI 93.9 The River's Jim Neill will serve as host and moderator for the evening. Neill attended UMass at the same time as Janovitz and was the program director of UMass radio station WMUA.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

UMass Bowker Auditorium, 123 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01003-9284, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

UMass Fine Arts Center

Host or Publisher UMass Fine Arts Center

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Amherst

Fall Art Opening
Fri, 24 Oct at 05:00 pm Fall Art Opening

Mill District Local Art Gallery

ART MUSIC
Wicked Immersive sing-along film screening and cOZplay event
Fri, 24 Oct at 06:30 pm Wicked Immersive sing-along film screening and cOZplay event

UMass Fine Arts Center

ENTERTAINMENT
Free, Family Friendly Pumpkin Painting! Donations support Amherst Survival.
Sat, 25 Oct at 11:00 am Free, Family Friendly Pumpkin Painting! Donations support Amherst Survival.

Mill District Local Art Gallery

ART NONPROFIT
2nd Annual Trunk or Treat Event!!
Sat, 25 Oct at 02:00 pm 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat Event!!

190 UNIVERSITY DRIVE (LOWER LEVEL), Amherst, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01002

TRUNK-OR-TREAT HALLOWEEN
Open Mic ~ Music ~ Poetry ~ Hip Hop ~ Jazz ~ Vendors Needed Wanted
Wed, 08 Jan at 08:00 pm Open Mic ~ Music ~ Poetry ~ Hip Hop ~ Jazz ~ Vendors Needed Wanted

Amherst

ENTERTAINMENT OPEN-MIC
The Last Waltz (Sound and Vision)
Wed, 17 Sep at 07:00 pm The Last Waltz (Sound and Vision)

28 Amity St, Amherst, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01002

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Wed, 17 Sep at 07:30 pm Wynton Marsalis in Amherst

UMass Fine Arts Center

ART FINE-ARTS
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Afro!
Wed, 17 Sep at 07:30 pm Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Afro!

UMass Fine Arts Center

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Good Company w\/ Annie Kidwell calling!
Wed, 17 Sep at 07:30 pm Good Company w/ Annie Kidwell calling!

99 Main Street, Amherst, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01002

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Amherst Block Party
Thu, 18 Sep at 08:15 am Amherst Block Party

Kendrick Park

ENTERTAINMENT PARTIES
12th Annual Block Party
Thu, 18 Sep at 05:00 pm 12th Annual Block Party

N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA, United States

ENTERTAINMENT PARTIES
Come see us at the Amherst Block Party!!!!!
Thu, 18 Sep at 05:00 pm Come see us at the Amherst Block Party!!!!!

Downtown Amherst, MA

ENTERTAINMENT PARTIES
Comedy @ Amherst Public House (Jay Are Adams)
Fri, 19 Sep at 08:00 pm Comedy @ Amherst Public House (Jay Are Adams)

Amherst Public House

COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT
Dogpark at The Drake (Amherst, MA)
Fri, 19 Sep at 08:00 pm Dogpark at The Drake (Amherst, MA)

TheDrake

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Laura Stevenson at The Drake (Amherst, MA)
Sat, 20 Sep at 08:00 pm Laura Stevenson at The Drake (Amherst, MA)

TheDrake

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
TBS Rock Band invades Brattleboro, VT!!
Sat, 20 Sep at 09:00 pm TBS Rock Band invades Brattleboro, VT!!

Cushman Village

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Sunday Services
Sun, 21 Sep at 10:30 am Sunday Services

Grace Episcopal Church

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Linda Linda Linda (Restorations and Rediscoveries
Sun, 21 Sep at 01:30 pm Linda Linda Linda (Restorations and Rediscoveries

28 Amity St, Amherst, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01002

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Bandtoberfest: A Fall Celebration
Sun, 21 Sep at 02:00 pm Bandtoberfest: A Fall Celebration

Amherst Common

ENTERTAINMENT ART
Lucero - Band
Mon, 22 Sep at 07:00 pm Lucero - Band

The Drake - Amherst

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

What's Happening Next in Amherst?

Discover Amherst Events