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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...