by Kristin Palpini | Jun 26, 2017 | Articles, Arts, Newsletter
It’s Going to be a Blast Communities all over the region are lighting off fireworks this week to celebrate America’s independence — July 4, the day, back in 1776, the 13 colonies told King George to kick rocks. It’s a good time to party and reflect on what made the...
by Kristin Palpini | Jun 26, 2017 | Articles, Arts, Newsletter
The Family That Rhymes Together … This hip-hop workshop is family-friendly and focused on training young people in fashion, rhythmic poetry, and visual arts. The weekly class integrates inner-city arts and graffiti using constructive “off the wall” methods....
by Dave Eisenstadter | Jun 26, 2017 | Articles, News, Review
What do you do when the state of the world makes you so angry and/or demoralized that you don’t even want to leave the house? A new board game called Rise Up: The Game of People & Power, and created by former Hampshire College students, is the answer! Rise Up is a...
by Advocate Staff | Jun 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
We’re lucky to live in an area where most towns organize summer concert series, summer theater is plentiful, and mind-blowing museums are just a short drive away. Summer Theater The Valley can has a right to brag about its theater scene: how many rural areas can boast...
by Advocate Staff | Jun 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you’re doing a staycation with kids, it’s going to be hell without activities: So, get planning. The following are some places to be and things to do with children that are also parent-friendly. The beach You don’t have to drive to Cape Cod, New Hampshire or...