Paris as Seen through Painting and Music
Debussy’s Paris, Smith College Museum of Art in Northampton
Walk into the Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) on any day of the week and you’re in for a treat. With exhibits changing on a regular basis, the museum is bound to have something on view for everyone, regardless of [...]
Popcorn Noir in Easthampton
The Fun and Quirky Venue Screens First-run Movies…with an Interesting Catch
If you live in the western Massachusetts area and you haven’t checked out Popcorn Noir yet, shame on you. Located at 32 Cottage Street in Easthampton, Popcorn Noir is easily the coolest thing since…ever.
So what is it? It’s a movie theater. Just [...]
Flayvors Restaurant of Cook Farm (Northampton Blog)
A Hidden Gem in the Pioneer Valley
All this warm weather has gone to my head and I’m not alone. Two weeks ago everyone in Western Massachusetts was buried under a thick ten inches of snow that all too quickly turned into a nasty gray-brown slush. But now just a [...]
Haven Body Arts (Northampton Blog)
The Popular Studio Offers Competitive Piercing and Tattoos
If you’ve spent any time at all in Northampton, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that the citizens of this town are big fans of body modification. Whether in the form of tattoos, piercings, or neon hairstyles, Northamptonites love altering their appearance. For years, Lucky’s Tattoos and [...]
Restaurant Review: Amy’s Place, Northampton, MA
A Hangout in the Northampton Area, with Outstanding Cheeseburgers: Amy’s Place
When most people are looking for a great place to eat in Western Massachusetts, they look to Northampton with its plethora of food options. They have a few great Indian places, the fabulous Thai Garden, and various bars with your [...]
Alex Morse, New Mayor of Holyoke
New Mayor of Holyoke, MA Plans to Save the City
There was once a time when America thrived economically. The American dream was still legitimate, and most citizens were so attached to the idea of loving this country that they hung the flag from their yards and flew it high: how [...]
Stand Up Comedy in Northampton and Western Mass
A History of Comedy Meets Today: The State of Stand Up Comedy in Northampton and Western Mass
When one learns that he is a comedian, he faces a strange challenge. His/her job is to make people laugh while at the same time garnering the audience’s respect. He/she must display [...]
Things to Do on Halloween in Northampton
Halloween Events in Northampton 2011: Monsters, Mazes and Plenty of Live Music
On any given night in Northampton, you’re bound to find something fun to do, whether that means taking in a show, checking out a local art gallery, trying a new restaurant, or simply hitting the bars with a [...]
Zombie Pub Crawl in Northampton
2011 Zombie Pub Crawl: The Halloween Scene in Northampton
Every October, Northampton celebrates Halloween early with the “Zombie Pub Crawl.” Starting at Packards and eventually brainlessly stumbling its way to Ye Ole Watering Hole, dressed up in blood and gashes and white faces. This year I joined the crowd, uniting with my [...]
Jerome Liebling Exhibit at the Smith College Museum of Art, Review
An Exhibit of the Renowned Photographer’s Work in Northampton
As you approach the Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) in Northampton, Massachusetts, there are large, color banners catching the wind. These banners are for the larger of the current exhibits, specifically for Cross Currents: Art of [...]
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