A horrifying chapter from U.S. history: “Wilmington’s Lie” details white supremacist attack on African Americans in 1898
“Wilmington’s Lie” is one of the most disturbing and frightening books I’ve ever read. It should be required reading for whites who scoff at the idea of white privilege.
Staff Picks: The Mary Jane Jones, Toni Morrison film, Millpond Live, and Food Truck Festival
Vintage-influenced jazzy soul band The Mary Jane Jones returns to Springfield’s iconic blues club, Theodore’s, this Thursday.
Introducing the Valley Advocate Sessions Podcast – Home Body
An electro fever-pop, new wave and experimental pop duo.
Sarno a No Show: As election looms, critics say Springfield’s mayor not there for all
Many think Domenic Sarno has failed to represent marginalized communities of color in the city.
Bizarro Briefs: The wedding crasher
Betrothed beware.
Longmeadow voters say no to gas pipeline project in residential neighborhood
But this likely isn’t the end of the project.
Valley Show Girl: RPM FEST
I was able to catch up with Brian Westbrook, cofounder of RPM Fest and he gave me a little insight behind the scenes.
Clueless Parent: Making your kid feel helpful, even when they throw eggs
I thought about the incident all day, ashamedly turning the memory over in my head.
Stagestruck: Dancing While Black
It wasn’t intentional, but thinking back on the programs I’ve seen at Jacob’s Pillow this summer, and forward to one that’s on this week, I realized that every concert on my dance card this year is by African-American-led companies.
Podcast: Lauren Simonds on small business in the world of big cannabis
It is not easy.
Cinemadope: Ready or Not a cunning twist on The Most Dangerous Game
When she picks the rare “Hide and Seek” card, the game — a most dangerous game, one might say — begins.
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From the Palace to the Parlor Room: Celtic fiddler Jamie Laval on playing for Dave Matthews, Queen Elizabeth
Chris: Who are some fiddlers who’ve influenced the way you play? Jamie: To tell you the truth, I’ve been influenced more by famous bagpipe players.
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Cinemadope: TED talks live on the Cinemark screen
Moviegoers can check out TED talks at the Hadley Cinemark and then see documentary Before the Flood about climate change at Amherst Cinema.











