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The Original Game of Thrones: Queen Margaret Takes Center Stage in Springfield/Turners

The Original Game of Thrones: Queen Margaret Takes Center Stage in Springfield/Turners

by Kristin Palpini | Jul 24, 2017 | Articles, Arts, Featured, Newsletter, Stage

Queen Margaret, Historical Bad-Ass Before there was Game of Thrones and Cersei, there was the War of the Roses and Queen Margaret of Anjou. In fact, many people believe the hit HBO show was based on the War of the Roses, a 30-year war (of which Margaret was a key...
Western Mass Missed Connections — 1st dates SUCK

Western Mass Missed Connections — 1st dates SUCK

by Compiled By Kristin Palpini | Jul 24, 2017 | Articles, Missed Connections, Newsletter

The Missed Connections forum on Craigslist is a wasteland of terrible poetry, dick pics, and whining, but among the detritus are some truly fascinating, funny, and occasionally sweet entries. The following are highlights from the Western Mass Missed Connections forum,...
O, Cannabis: Getting Into The Weeds On Massachusetts’ Pot Bill

O, Cannabis: Getting Into The Weeds On Massachusetts’ Pot Bill

by Kristin Palpini | Jul 24, 2017 | Articles, Columns, Food Booze and Beyond, News, O Cannabis!

We’re no Nevada, but last week Massachusetts took two rippin’ steps toward weed legalization and protection in the state. First the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a business cannot fire an employee for being a medical marijuana patient — a decision...
Go See: Natural Fibers and Uncommon Weaves wtih Leonore Alaniz at Leverett Crafts and Arts

Go See: Natural Fibers and Uncommon Weaves wtih Leonore Alaniz at Leverett Crafts and Arts

by Kristin Palpini | Jul 24, 2017 | Articles, Arts

Natural Fibers and Uncommon Weaves Cloth may seem like something you can find in nature, something that just is; but people do have to make it. And creating cloth by hand is becoming a lost art. See why textiles are glorious at The Crafted Cloth, an exhibit of...
Can Western Mass Support Farm-To-Table For Everyone?

Can Western Mass Support Farm-To-Table For Everyone?

by Kristin Palpini | Jul 24, 2017 | Articles, Food + Booze, News

Nathan pulls his mother by the hand through the Springfield downtown farmers market stopping at none of the booths she wants to visit: the cookie stand, the hand-made jewlery display, the gourmet chips, and honey. The 2-year-old loves the farmers market, his mother...
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