by Kristin Palpini | Jan 4, 2016 | Articles, Arts, Music
Thirty metal bands from around the world will descend on Chicopee this weekend for the second annual Hothfest organized by metal Renaissance man musician/promoter/tattoo artist Jamie Cross. On Saturday and Sunday, bands that will take the Max Cap stage include:...
by Advocate Staff | Dec 28, 2015 | Articles
It’s been a while, but the Advocate’s Halos and Horns review of the past year is back! Last year, the popular series took a hiatus as a new staff came on. And before that the section had been shrinking year after year. I love Halos and Horns. Growing up, it was my...
by Kristin Palpini | Dec 21, 2015 | Articles, Arts
At the Advocate, we love “difficult” women. The label is often applied to women who speak their minds without apology, have sincere desires, and are tenacious in reaching their goals — all things we really admire in people. But only as they apply to women are these...
by From Our Readers | Dec 21, 2015 | Articles, Letters from our Readers, News
What about women in film? As an area film teacher and filmmaker, I was thrilled to see your “Film or Die” Dec. 17, 2015. Tobin, Skolnick, Baldassaro, Levigne and Hott have wonderful stories, and I’m happy to know that other filmmakers are enjoying the Valley. However,...
by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Dec 21, 2015 | Articles, Columns, The V-Spot, Wellness
Dear Yana, At my last vaginal exam, the doctor could barely get her fingers inside and absolutely couldn’t insert the speculum. She said that I had vaginal atrophy. I’m in my late 50s and my doctor suggested hormone replacement therapy. I am interested in...