Stagestruck: And We’re Back!
Sometimes in the course of the past year I despaired of ever again hearing that mantra of curtain speeches in the cyber-era: “Please silence your cell phones” – or of hearing the words spoken by Julianne Boyd on Barrington Stage Company’s opening night: “I want to welcome you to live theater!” Last week it happened, as two Western Mass companies greeted live audiences with live performances.
Bizarro Briefs: Um, there’s some toilet paper on your … nevermind
Um, there’s some toilet paper on your … nevermind The long-awaited results are in: Mimoza Haska from Surfside Beach, S.C., is the winner of this year’s Toilet Paper Wedding Dress competition. In this annual contest, competitors design and build elaborate wedding...
Cajordion on the Valley Advocate Sessions Stage
Cajordion is whimsical busking-honed duo, which plays instrumental pop music on cajon, accordion, and a plethora of other instruments.
Staff Picks: Royal Frog Ballet, Gallery exhibits, That 1 Guy, and Strong & Pleasant ‘Rocktober’ Music Fest
The Royal Frog Ballet’s Surrealist Cabaret is a collection of performances which in the past have included music, puppetry, storytelling, and good old silliness.
Cinemadope: A Landmark Film on AIDS Gets a Second Chance
Amherst Cinema will host a screening of Buddies, an important but little-seen 1985 film that was the first feature-length film to tackle the AIDS crisis in America.
Sessions Podcast: Among the Acres
Folk-rock, pop, and Americana with lush vocal harmonies
A New Routine: Whately strip club to reopen with queer-friendly policies
Many of the ideas that Vendetta wanted to implement during her time as manager fell on deaf ears under previous ownership, but now she sees a chance to create a unique club.
Editorial: Years-long Debates Boil Down to One Ballot in Greenfield
A mayor, the Safe City Ordinance, and a long put-off library plan.
Joining the Fold: Easthampton artist presents paper art celebrating women at her debut solo show
Her work will be displayed at Click Workspace through January.
Podcast: Chris Goudreau talks about gas pipeline projects and the dangers of natural gas
What is the future of natural gas in Massachusetts?
Beerhunter: Hitchcock Brewing Starts Fresh in Bernardston
It has been a busy year for Hitchcock Brewing Company.
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Staff Picks: Pub Sing, Mutlu, and Deus Ex Machina
There isn’t enough singing in our pubs around here. But McNeill’s in Brattleboro is working to fix that.
In Your Dreams, Pervert!
I find it strange when my subconscious offers me a sex dream, especially after I spend most of my waking hours reading, writing, watching and talking sex. Like, hello, Subconscious—what else is there to tell me about sex that I haven’t thought about...
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Cinemadope: Musical Bandits Plan Their Escape Tour
When September hits, the kids head back to school — and for film fans, that can be a great thing.











