"Locally Grown," featuring Pioneer Valley subjects photographed by Jerome Liebling, explores the life of the fields and the labors of those who tend them. (Lecture by the artist, Fri., 4:30 p.m. in Stirn Auditorium. Reception to follow. Show runs in Mead Art Museum through July 29, Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free.)

FLICKS

Academy of Music Theater

(584-8435)

Directed by Patrice Leconte, "The Widow of St. Pierre" is about a fisherman (Emir Kusturica) who has been sentenced to die by guillotine. In the meantime, he reforms his actions, causing the town to re-think its harsh punishment. He also forms a steady friendship with a widow (Juliette Binoche).

Cinemark at Hampshire Mall

(587-4233)

"Along Came a Spider," based on the James Patterson novel, features Morgan Freeman as a detective investigating the kidnapping of two young girls.

Ted Demme's "Blow" recounts the true story of George Jung (Johnny Depp), accused of single-handedly importing cocaine into the U.S. during the 1970s. From "Goodfellas" to "Scarface," this territory has been covered before (and much more grippingly).

"Bridget Jones's Diary" stars Renee Zellweger as the ditsy, boozing, chronically single title character, thus far the best role of her career. Hugh Grant, playing against type for once, is equally hilarious as her slimy yet sexy boss.

Michelle Yeoh and Chow Yun-Fat kick major ass as wushu warriors-in-love in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," but the central plot involving spoiled protege Zhang Ziyi lacks urgency. In Chinese with English sub-titles.

World War II snipers Ed Harris and Jude Law face off in "Enemy at the Gates." Joseph Fiennes co-stars.

Starring Tom Greene, "Freddy Got Fingered" is about a man who returns home to enjoy a life of leisure and fun. Problems arise when his father tells him to get a real job. Also featuring Rip Torn and Harland Williams.

Mother and daughter (Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt) pull confidence scams in "Heartbreakers," a pleasant if predictable comedy. Gene Hackman co-stars.

Co-written by and starring David Spade, "Joe Dirt" traces a janitor's journey to find the parents he lost at age eight. Spade's trademark crude slapstick humor pervades.

Rock 'n' roll girls Rachael Leigh Cook, Tara Reid and Rosario Dawson land a recording contract, rise to fame and end up retaliating against their record label's maniacal CEO in "Josie and the Pussycats." (Yes, this is a remake of the popular '70s cartoon.)

In "Just Visiting," a 12th century French nobleman (Christian Clavier) and his servant are accidentally transported through time to modern-day Chicago. Christina Applegate ("Married with Children") co-stars as the nobleman's descendant.

Petty thief George Clooney flees from the law with two other inmates in the period comedy (and loose Odyssey re-telling) "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"

"Pokemon 3" is evil.

The romantic comedy "Someone Like You" stars Ashley Judd as a successful career woman who is determined to keep every aspect of her life, especially relationships, in check. Greg Kinnear and Hugh Jackman co-star.

The family adventure "Spy Kids" stars Antonio Banderas and is the story of two kids who must save their spying parents from an evil kidnapper (Alan Cumming).

Pleasant Street Theater

(586-0925)

An intricate mystery unfolds as Leonard (Guy Pearce from "L.A. Confidential"), suffering from a rare form of amnesia that makes it difficult for him to remember his immediate past, tries to find his wife's killer in "Memento." To complicate matters further, the story is told backwards. Diabolically clever fun.

STAGE

Edward Villanella's nationally renowned Miami City Ballet will perform three pieces, including "Diamonds Pas de Deux" and Balanchine's "The Four Temperaments." (Thurs., 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center Concert Hall at UMass. Call 1-800-999-UMAS for tickets.)

The Amherst department of theater and dance presents a pairing of one-acts: "Vito on the Beach," directed by Sarah Johnson '02, and "The Sound of a Voice," directed by Mt. Holyoke sophomore Genevieve Davila. (Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m., Studio 3, Webster Hall. Free.)

TALKS

Campaign-finance reform activist Doris "Granny D" Haddock will talk about her memoir entitled "Granny D: Walking Across America in my 90th Year." (Wed., 7:30 p.m., Gamble Auditorium at Mt. Holyoke. Call 534-7307 for more info.)

Visiting Writer Daniel Hall will lecture on "Form and Freedom: Thom Gunn in America." Gunn, a renowned British poet,was the Robert Frost Library Fellow at Amherst in 1981. (Fri., 4 p.m., Porter Lounge in Converse Hall. Free.)

A.H. Lawrence will talk about his book "Duke Ellington and His World: A Biography." Lawrence befriended the great musician in the '40s and gives a balanced portrait of Ellington. (Fri., 7 p.m., Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley. Call 534-7307 for more info.)

TUNES

The Amherst Women's Chorus will present its annual Spring Concert, called "Music of the World." Pieces will include music by Berlioz, Debussy and Randall Thompson. (Fri., 8 p.m., Buckley Recital Hall. Free. Call 542-2195 for more info.)

The college Orchestra will be joined by soloists Aaron Butler '02, Darcy Ogden '01 and Tony Xu '01 for a program of pieces by Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff and others. (8 p.m., Sat., Buckley Recital Hall. Free.)

MISCELLANEOUS

Marsh House will host its last coffee house of the year, featuring student performers and refreshments from Hungry Newt. To be followed by a performance by the Beatles Band. (Fri., 9:30 p.m, Marsh House. Band will perform at 11:30 p.m. Free.)

The ninth annual "Keepers of the Word Storytelling Festival" will feature nationally renowned storytellers Dean of Students Onawumi Jean Moss, Jackson Gilman, Kala Jo Jo, Katie Latimer and others. (Sat., 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Campus Center Frontroom. Free with A.C.I.D. Call 542-8417.)

The first annual W.A.M.! (Women and Music) Festival will host locally known talent. The festival's purpose is to raise awareness of the accomplishments of female musicians. (Saturday at 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Mt. Holyoke College. $22, call 1-800-477-6849.)