Dance SOAR

Dance SOAR

by | Jan 4, 2016 | Articles, Arts

The Annual Artistic Dance Gala: SOAR Hosted by Artistic Dance Conservatory featuring The Little Mermaid and many guest artists. 7-10:30 p.m. $35. CityStage, One Columbus Center, Springfield, (413) 525-8810.
Winter Arts Preview

Winter Arts Preview

by | Nov 30, 2015 | Articles, Arts, Music, Stage

Super Troupe Pilobolus Dance Theatre has been praised with innumerable adjectives over its 34-year history: endearing, emotional, witty, hilarious, colorful — and my favorite, from The Los Angeles Times: “physically awesome.” Founded in 1971 by Dartmouth College...
It’s the Wizard of Oz

It’s the Wizard of Oz

by | Nov 23, 2015 | Articles, Arts, Film

On Saturday, the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will host its annual post-Thanksgiving screening of The Wizard of Oz. Since everyone knows the intimate details of this classic, I’m just going to drop a couple of our favorite quotes from the movie: • Dorothy: How do...
Journey to the Center

Journey to the Center

by | Nov 9, 2015 | Articles, Arts, News, Stage

John Sheldon is tired. Tired, he says, “of seeing how we treat each other, how we treat ourselves, how we treat our planet.” He’s embarked on a Journey to the Center of the Earth — “the place where everything intersects, where life really comes from.” His vehicle for...