by Monte Belmonte | Apr 16, 2019 | Articles, Featured
“Why we can’t tell good wine from bad,” The Atlantic, published October 28, 2011 “Does all wine taste the same?” The New Yorker, published June 13, 2012 “Wine tasting: it’s junk science” The Guardian, published June 22, 2013 “The legendary study that embarrassed wine...
by Chris Goudreau | Apr 15, 2019 | Articles, Featured, News
After a forced move from the Amherst Common to Northampton in 2016, this could be the last year that political rally/festival Extravaganja will be held at the Three County Fairgrounds. The reason: the student-led University of Massachusetts Amherst Cannabis Reform...
by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Apr 15, 2019 | Articles, Columns, Featured, Food Booze and Beyond, The V-Spot
Dear Yana, My new reciprocated crush is terrified of and obsessed with sex. He hasn’t had many good experiences, and I’m excited to potentially be a part of his new, positive experiences. But I’m also nervous and feel a lot of pressure to navigate his sexual trauma....
by Jack Brown | Apr 15, 2019 | Articles, Cinemadope, Columns, Featured, Film
Spring in the Pioneer Valley always brings with it the sweet reminder of how lucky we are to be surrounded by so many working farms. Drive down just about any road that leads into or out of one of our bigger towns, and you’re sure to coast by a few coolers with “Fresh...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 12, 2019 | Advocate Sessions, Articles, Featured, Music
Dave Dersham is a wordsmith who performs ambient folk and Americana songs. Check out his music on this week’s Advocate Sessions video. Interview with Dave Dersham: