Bizarro Briefs: Come Back With My Dog!
Come back with my dog! Many of us have had the experience of getting a slice of pizza or food item snatched from us by a greedy seagull while minding our own business near the beach. Few, however, can say that their pet dog was snatched by the grabby birds. But that’s...
Back Talk: Why not deport criminals? Mourning So Many
“Your article says that the person suspected of being here illegally would have to be arrested and be a “high priority” for ICE meaning they’ve committed a crime previously as well. Why should we keep them in the country, likely in jail, under these circumstances?”
The Pour Man: Champagne Chuck; inexpensive bubbly
In addition to making excellent Champagne, Charles Heidsieck was a dapper gentleman, a colorful character and a helluva salesman. He was known as “Champagne Charlie” in the upper echelons of New York and New England society after he introduced his bubbly in 1852.
Stagestruck: English Stages, Part One — The National
Three of the four shows I saw at the National Theatre in London last month were star vehicles, and the fourth one’s ensemble cast featured a very well-known face. The first three also, coincidentally, ended in sudden reprieves from ignominious deaths. Another...
Club Picks: June 30 to July 6
A beach blowout, a punk trifecta, a farewell bash for Dj LeFox, and a little late-night lounge.
Nightcrawler: FAT of the Land
The Springfield Business Improvement District isn't trimming any fat with its 16th installment this year. Rather, they’re leading off with it. Or, more specifically, the locally notable band of same name."FAT's annual concert at Cityblock has always been about more...
Nightcrawler: The Name Game
The members of SWMRS are barely in their 20s and can already claim quite a lot, including a personal connection to Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong.
Scene Here: Abuzz About Drones
In a cozy courtyard in downtown Springfield, nestled among red brick buildings and gray concrete parking garages, a small white quadcopter suddenly whirs to life on a makeshift launch pad.
Queer Music Before WWII
Sarah Kilborne’s revelatory new night of cabaret delves into a little-known yet revolutionary moment in music history: queer music composed and performed prior to World War II.
Free the Beasts! Dragon Boat Race in Springfield
Visitors to this annual waterfront festival can expect music, performances, food, vendors, arts and crafts, and a keen view of the races along the Connecticut River.
Red Hot Blues with Shemekia Copeland
Copeland sings electric blues, gospel, and R&B like her heart and soul depend on it.
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Review: Hunter plays some fine rag-time, hipster, Americana tunes
Hunter -- Folk rock I first listened to Hunter about a month ago. The tune was goofy and fun, but it didn’t immediately grab me. I thought that was it for Hunter and me, but I was wrong. The siren song got me. Lead singer Hunter Stamas Facebook-messaged the Advocate...
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