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‘There’s no wrong way to play’: Immersive theater event at Quonk offers unique fantasy experience

‘There’s no wrong way to play’: Immersive theater event at Quonk offers unique fantasy experience

by Advocate Staff | Mar 6, 2026 | Arts, Featured, Uncategorized

By Carolyn Brown For the Valley Advocate   Victor E. Everwin knew he might die at the Dark Magic School reunion — and he welcomed it. Fourteen years ago, he’d entered a time loop fueled by a “Dark Pact,” and only winning the “Most...
From scraps to stunners: Sam Webber’s custom motorcycle shop in Florence brings vintage dreams to life

From scraps to stunners: Sam Webber’s custom motorcycle shop in Florence brings vintage dreams to life

by Advocate Staff | Mar 6, 2026 | Featured, News, Uncategorized

By Sam Ferland For the Valley Advocate     There are few people that get to say they turned their passion into a living. Sam R. Webber meticulously assembled his 1950 Harley Davidson Panhead seven years ago with parts he collected from various locations,...
Message in a bottle: The delicate alchemy of Black Birch Vineyard

Message in a bottle: The delicate alchemy of Black Birch Vineyard

by Advocate Staff | Mar 6, 2026 | Columns, Featured, Uncategorized

By Monte Belmonte For the Valley Advocate   Western Mass. is known for a lot of things. Colleges. Asparagus. Apples. Lesbians. Basketball. But wine? Not as of yet. Beer? For sure. With stalwarts like Berkshire Brewing Company, The Northampton Brewery and The...
‘Keeping the music alive’: The Iron Horse launches ‘Playing It Forward’ capital campaign

‘Keeping the music alive’: The Iron Horse launches ‘Playing It Forward’ capital campaign

by Advocate Staff | Feb 20, 2026 | Articles, Arts, Featured, Music, News, Uncategorized

By Carolyn Brown For the Valley Advocate     Nearly two years after reopening its doors following significant renovations, The Iron Horse Music Hall has turned its attention to improving its financial stability and recently launched a capital campaign with a...
Spinning a new story: Greenfield residents to offer new sober space for music lovers with Turners Falls record store, cafe

Spinning a new story: Greenfield residents to offer new sober space for music lovers with Turners Falls record store, cafe

by Advocate Staff | Feb 20, 2026 | Articles, Arts, Featured, Music, News, Uncategorized

By Erin-Leigh Hoffman For the Valley Advocate   Greenfield residents Mark Schwaber and Ada Langford are spinning something new on Avenue A — a record store and cafe with a focus on community building around physical media in a sober and inclusive setting....
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