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Scene Here: The Force … Is Getting Sleepy

Scene Here: The Force … Is Getting Sleepy

by Peter Vancini | Oct 3, 2016 | Articles, Arts, Film, News, Scene Here

More than 100 people stake out a plot of land at Pulaski Park in Northampton on this crisp Wednesday night for an outdoor screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. At the event kicking off this year’s Northampton Film Festival, people dress as Luke, Leia, Han, Chewy,...
Backtalk: Immigration celebration, saving water, and love for old lesbians

Backtalk: Immigration celebration, saving water, and love for old lesbians

by From Our Readers | Sep 26, 2016 | Articles, Letters from our Readers, News, Newsletter

Celebrate Immigration I think the people of Northampton and the whole Pioneer Valley should take the lead and turn the arrival of refugees to our area into a celebration. Our country’s founding principles are based on no discrimination. Instead of fearing these...
Third Eye Roaming: Amherst yoga leader aims to move minds

Third Eye Roaming: Amherst yoga leader aims to move minds

by Amanda Drane | Oct 3, 2016 | Articles, Third Eye Roaming, Wellness

Whether he’s working with homeless veterans, prison inmates or queer and trans people in his yoga classes and buddhist teachings, Jacoby Ballard emphasizes the struggle is “part of the journey.” “There’s actually beauty that you have to offer because of that path,” he...
Astrology: Love warriors and love worriers

Astrology: Love warriors and love worriers

by Rob Brezsny | Sep 26, 2016 | Articles, Astrology, Leisure, Living By The Stars, Wellness

ARIES (March 21-April 19): What’s the difference between a love warrior and a love worrier? Love warriors work diligently to keep enhancing their empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence. Love worriers fret so much about not getting the love they want...
Astrology: Love warriors and love worriers

Astrology: Pisces dreams of Robin Hood/Peter Pan superduo

by Advocate Staff | Oct 3, 2016 | Articles, Astrology, Wellness

ARIES (March 21-April 19): At a recent party, a guy I hardly know questioned my authenticity. “You seem to have had an easy life,” he jabbed. “I bet you haven’t suffered enough to be a truly passionate person.” I didn’t choose to engage him, but mused to...
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