by Dave Eisenstadter | Jun 14, 2018 | Articles, Featured, News, Newsletter
Some sad community and activism news — longtime political activist Rose “Arky” Markham passed away earlier this week. Sad in that she passed away, but among the things she has left behind are the results of a life well-spent, as can be seen in her...
by Isabel Darmon-Weiss | Jun 14, 2018 | Articles, Featured, News, Newsletter
“I am consistently inspired by the youth activists in this community,” said Lindsay Sabadosa of Northampton in front of a room full of students, teachers, parents, and community members at the Northampton High School auditorium on June 13. Sabadosa, a candidate for...
by Gina Beavers | Jun 14, 2018 | Articles, Arts, Daily Calendar, Music, Newsletter, Stage
THURSDAY 6/14 MUSIC Albert Lee: 7 p.m. Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center St., Northampton. Drop-in Traditional Music Sessions: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. $5 at the door. Friendly traditional music sessions. Moderate swingy pace. Adults and teens of all skill levels...
by Chris Rohmann | Jun 13, 2018 | Articles, Columns, Featured, Newsletter, Stagestruck
Time was, summer theater was pretty predictable. Two comedies, a drama and a whodunit was the standard lineup when I was in summer stock way back in the day. Even the major venues — of which the Williamstown and Berkshire Theater Festivals were the grande dames —...
by Dave Eisenstadter | Jun 12, 2018 | Articles, Columns, Featured, News, Newsletter, O Cannabis!
Local marijuana businesses — and federal legislators — are supporting bipartisan legislation that would leave marijuana regulation up to the states, a change from the blanket federal prohibition now in place. That’s a positive sign for Easthampton resident Karima...
