Sound Check: Levin Rising

Sound Check: Levin Rising

by | Jan 28, 2010 | Music

Levin Schwartz is a busy man these days. In addition to teaching numerous music lessons each week—both in person and online—he has recently enrolled in Smith's graduate program for social work. To top it all off, he's recording and playing shows...
Something Phishy

Something Phishy

by | Jan 28, 2010 | Music

In the fullness of time, Vermont's two greatest exports may not be Ben and Jerry. They may just turn out to be former governor Howard Dean and Phish, the Burlington-based band who, in fact, have their own Ben & Jerry's flavor.Similarities can be...

Trippy Phish Phacts

by | Jan 28, 2010 | Music

Were the members of Phish ever Deadheads?About the many comparisons with the Grateful Dead, members of Phish have always walked a fine line. They didn't want to wholly embrace the Dead phenomenon for fear of being lost in its shadow, but they knew it was foolish...
CinemaDope: Great Escapes

CinemaDope: Great Escapes

by | Jan 28, 2010 | Film

A question: what does I Love You Phillip Morris, an “improbable but true” story of an ex-con’s quest for true love, have in common with art-house hits like An Education, (500) Days of Summer, and Adventureland? A couple of things, actually. All four...
Dining: Rock Solid

Dining: Rock Solid

by | Jan 28, 2010 | Food + Booze

To all appearances, Primavera Cafe Restaurant on East Street in the center of Ludlow could be tucked away in a quiet square in just about any southern European city or town. But it’s owner and chef Jack “Rocha” Nuno who makes the picture perfect....