Henning Ohlenbusch on the Valley Advocate Sessions Stage
Henning Ohlenbusch is a Northampton-based singer-songwriter who performs acoustic indie rock and anti-folk with a sense of humor.
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.
Stagestruck: “Culture is my food!”
This year’s through-theme at the Ko Festival of Performance, which opened last weekend in Amherst, is “Habitat (human)” – a topic that also runs through two more offerings this weekend: How I Learned to Drive, from Ghost Light Theater in Holyoke, and Moving Water, a work in progress at Serious Play Theatre Ensemble in Northampton. All three offer rich cultural nourishment.
Valley music staple F. Alex Johnson says ‘goodbye for now’
Johnson told the Valley Advocate, the Pioneer Valley and its rich musical community have made an impact on his life.
The Beerhunter: The Proof is in the Pilsner
Although more craft brewers these days are leaning into lagers, styles like pilsner still feel a bit stranded in the corporate beer-osphere.
Cinemadope: Visionaries
Deeply personal but never navel-gazing, his documentary explores his loss of vision and the possibilities of his creative future not only by looking at his own situation, but at that of other artists who are blind or visually impaired in some way.
Free Will Astrology: Roller coasters can be problem solvers, Sagittarius
I do suspect that any psychological difficulties you encounter can be solved by embarking on thrilling adventures akin to riding on roller coasters.
Stagestruck: Out of the Shadows
“Who knew?” is the question in the air these days at Jacob’s Pillow. For example: Who knew that many of the great Duke Ellington’s compositions were written by someone else? And who knew that the pious religious community known as Shakers had African-American members?
Pamela Means on the Valley Advocate Sessions Stage
This week’s Advocate Sessions performer is singer-songwriter Pamela Means, who writes politically conscious roots music and jazz.
Valley Advocate Staff Picks: Brazilian folk-pop and music in the morning
Historic Northampton will kick off its Parsons Lawn Concert Series with Brazilian folk-pop artist Sessa this Saturday.
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VIDEO: Wishbone Zoe on Valley Advocate Sessions Friday
Wishbone Zoe performs bass-driven experimental indie pop with Advocate Sessions this week.
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Stagestruck: An Immersive “Winter’s Tale” in Greenfield
The Shakespeare show takes place all over The Arts Block’s, with 17 actors on four floors, plus the basement, the elevator, and the stairwells.
