by Advocate Staff | Jul 29, 2019 | Articles, Featured, Podcast
Michael Poole, who owns Blue Collar Artisans in Easthampton discusses two of his major art projects, one whimsical, one serious, which were the subject of a recent Advocate cover story. Since the spring, Poole has been arranging Playmobile toys to make small scenes...
by Rob Brezsny | Jul 29, 2019 | Articles, Astrology, Featured
ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Dear Diary: Last night my Aries friend dragged me to the Karaoke Bowling Alley and Sushi Bar. I was deeply skeptical. The place sounded tacky. But after being there for 20 minutes, I had to admit that I was having a fantastic time. And it...
by Advocate Staff | Jul 26, 2019 | Advocate Sessions, Articles, Featured, Music
Each week, the Valley Advocate publishes music videos of local musicians performing live in the Advocate offices, a project we call Advocate Sessions. We do this in collaboration with Northampton Community TV, who shoots the videos, and Signature Sounds, which takes...
by Advocate Staff | Jul 25, 2019 | Articles, Featured, Staff Picks
Massachusetts Renaissance Faire in Cummington // FRIDAY & SATURDAY I’ve never actually been to a Renaissance Faire before, and this one seems like a great one to check out. There will be live jousting, fire breathers, and, I assume based on all images I’ve ever...
by Advocate Staff | Jul 22, 2019 | Articles, Featured, Podcast
Michael Kusek, who used to be the marketing manager at the Valley Advocate and publisher of the now-closed Take Magazine, has just come out with his first issue of Different Leaf, a cannabis publication. Kusek talks with Advocate editor Dave Eisenstadter about his...
