by Hunter Styles | Dec 14, 2015 | Articles, News, The Uncanny Valley
Like many local drivers, I take Interstate 91 up and down the Valley several nights a week. So I have had plenty of opportunity to wonder: what in the intergalactic hell is going on near exit 24? Drive south for a mile and a half past the Whately Diner, look to the...
by Kristin Palpini | Dec 7, 2015 | Articles, Arts, Music, Stage
The wind gets cold, the winter holidays draw near, and Pioneer Valley Ballet presents its annual performance of the Nutcracker ballet. The Nutcracker is the classic tail of a weirdo godfather bestowing gifts on wealthy kids at a party. One of the toys, a nutcracker,...
by From Our Readers | Nov 9, 2015 | Articles, Letters from our Readers, News
Drowning in craft beer Dear well-intentioned, creatively-spirited, entrepreneurial-minded, mechanically-gifted, young white men, Please refrain from moving forward with your impending craft brewery project, as we here in the Valley have gone well beyond the number of...
by Kristin Palpini | Nov 9, 2015 | Articles, Arts, News
This exhibit presents unique works of art from traditional Mayan villages in Guatemala. These paintings depict scenes such as harvesting crops, food markets, ceremonies and nature that are an integral part of the daily life and culture of these communities. Mayan Art,...
by From Our Readers | Nov 3, 2015 | Letters from our Readers, News
Sedaris, for mature audiences only I was hoping to see a review or a letter or two in the Oct. 22-28 issue of the Valley Advocate regarding David Sedaris’ performance on Oct. 13 at The Academy of Music. I had seen him twice before, but this program was different in...