Stagestruck: We’re All Improvisers Now
Last March, when the theaters shut down, we thought we might be back onstage by now. But as fall and winter seasons were postponed or abandoned, some companies have devised mother-of-invention ways to keep the flame alight.
Cinemadope: Inside Man
The Infiltrators, directed by Cristina Ibarra and Alex Rivera, aims to bring some transparency to the operations of ICE.
A safer alternative? Health officials investigating links between vaping and lung damage
Rick Paiva, of Northampton, said he smoked cigarettes before switching over to vaping, but “it wasn’t helping my health any better.”
The Night Show: Learning the consequences of working the late shift
In my experience working third shift four nights a week, I found it nearly impossible to develop a consistent sleep schedule.
Editorial: The Life of Frances Crowe
As all the world knows, Frances Crowe is an activist institution in the Valley, and well beyond.
Bizarro Briefs: Naked lunch … er … dinner
A family from Fortuna, California, came home to unexpected — and unwanted — visitors.
Valley Show Girl: Opening Night at the 5th Annual RPM Fest
I had to pick up the new vinyl release from Easthampton’s doom metal band, Problem With Dragons that were set to play on Sunday.
Podcast: A victory against residential pipelines
A conversation with Longmeadow resident and activist Michele Marantz.
Stagestruck: Summer Snapshots
Thinking back over the summer theater season just ended, images from memorable shows are passing before my mind’s eye, and ear — from striking moments in performances to sets and soundscapes. Here are some Valley snapshots. Chester Theatre Company celebrated its 30th...
Cars Go West on the Valley Advocate Sessions Stage
This week’s Advocate Sessions performer is Cars Go West, which combines psychedelic jams with catchy indie rock.
Letters to the Editor: A mayor that makes blood boil
The mayor led the charge and marched onto the Hampshire College campus to protest the decision to take down a flag.
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VIDEO: Blame Cadence on Valley Advocate Sessions Friday
Blame Cadence is a one woman chorus of looped soulful a cappella pop.
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Stagestruck: “Million Dollar” Duo
As it happens, two different productions of the same show open on area stages on the same day this week. On Wednesday, Million Dollar Quartet premieres in the Berkshire Theatre Group's Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, and the Majestic Theater in West Springield revives...











