Podcast: Seeking Asylum in Western Mass Part 1, fleeing violence to arrive
Writer Luis Fieldman talks about his discussions with asylum seekers in Western Mass, as well as laws surrounding seeking asylum.
Best of V-Spot: Why Can’t I Have Sex Without Drinking?
I can’t “let go” and enjoy myself if I’m sober.
Letters to the Editor: Reactions to refugees at the border
A historical perspective
Hevvi Synthia on the Valley Advocate Sessions Stage
This week’s Advocate Sessions performer is Hevvi Synthia, a Greenfield-based band that combines heavy rock ‘n’ roll with synth, swagger, and grooves.
Bizarro Briefs Podcast: A popular Japanese poop museum, a late-night pizza walker, and waking up at your own funeral (July 9)
Weird news of the week.
Q&A with Springfield Rapper Championxiii (with audio)
Twenty-three-year-old Springfield rapper Championxiii, has garnered quite the Internet following nearly overnight.
Valley Show Girl: TALOS, Over 10 Years in the Making
For those who do enjoy it, have no fear! Theis has been onto another project, very similar in the hardcore/metal genre.
Staff Picks: Biking folk duo, Roar! comedy, and the Green River Festival
Fiddler Lissa Schneckenburger and her husband Corey DiMario are playing a series of shows they plan to get to on their bikes.
Public Information or Public Shaming?: Some say Chicopee Police enable bullying on their Facebook page
A growing number questions Chicopee’s social media practices.
Editorial: Greenfield gets another shot at a Safe City Ordinance – Don’t blow it
For Greenfield officials, listening to the will of the city’s voters should be a priority.
Bizarro Briefs: Do Starfish have Butts?
Short answer: no. Alternate answer: internet memes say yes.
Sessions
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Valley Showgirl: Say Darling took me to Patsy-ville at Back Porch Festival
For over 25 years The Back Porch Radio Show has been airing Sunday mornings on The River 93.9 FM. Curated by radio host Jim Olsen, the selected sounds are a variation of American roots music including bluegrass, folk, classic country, blues and more.
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Stagestruck: A Perfect Fraud
“Consider Lucifer,” says Han van Meegeren, huddled against the grimy wall of his prison cell in postwar Holland. He’s awaiting a summary trial and probable execution for allegedly having sold a previously unknown Vermeer to a Nazi officer during the occupation in “The Bakelite Masterpiece.”
