Marty Nathan: ‘Clean energy doesn’t come out of smokestack’
Polluted air means worse asthma for any community. Though Springfield’s air has been cleaned up significantly over the decades, Hampden County still gained an F rating for levels of the respiratory toxin ozone this year.
Basemental: Ruth Garbus sets Earth-loving lyrics to earthy chords
Apart from a keen eye for imagery, Garbus’ lyrics have a skill for finding difficult tensions, whose contradictions are hard to resolve.
Best of V-Spot: Too Many Orgasms, Too Many Leg Cramps
Too orgasmic, eh?
Podcast: Chris Goudreau on Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno’s absence from marginalized communities
Chris Goudreau on the Valley Advocate Podcast.
Cinemadope: Remembering Toni Morrison
If you’re a fan of Morrison’s books, “The Pieces I Am” offers a chance to hear a eulogy for the woman who created those worlds.
Free Will Astrology: Relax and recharge, Gemini
Since many of you are high-energy sophisticates, you often override your body’s signals.
Bizarro Briefs Podcast: Peed on peas, moose meat solicitation, and a dirty diaper assault
Weird news of the week, in podcast form.
Jake Kulak & The Lowdown on the Valley Advocate Sessions Stage
This week’s Advocate Sessions band is Jake Kulak & The Lowdown, which brings blues rock with soulful virtuoso guitar and electrifying jams to the Sessions stage.
Letters to the Editor: Rest in Peace and Power, Michaelann Bewsee
Comments on the passing of a Springfield activism powerhouse.
Best of V-Spot: Should I Date Someone I’m Not Attracted To?
Am I just being shallow?
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.
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Pick of the Day 5/7: Bob Schneider at the Iron Horse
Bob Schneider is a bona fide artist. Not only is this guy an award winning singer/songwriter, he’s also a pretty good visual artist, as well.
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Stagestruck: The Trump Effect
It seems that lately, every time I go to a play — or a movie, for that matter — it gets me thinking about Donald Trump. Ever since he and his goon squad have taken over in Washington, I’ve noticed that so much of what we see and create seems newly topical and timely....
