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W_iting in Vain? If it can’t fix the marquee ‘A,’ what’s the Calvin Historic Preservation Fund fee for?

W_iting in Vain? If it can’t fix the marquee ‘A,’ what’s the Calvin Historic Preservation Fund fee for?

by Kristin Palpini | May 23, 2016 | Articles, Arts, Music, News

Brian Cooper has what seems like an obvious suggestion when it comes to fixing the C_lvin Theater’s marquee: Use money collected through the $2 “Historic Preservation Fund” fee attached to every Calvin ticket sold to buy a new one.The letter “A” has been missing from...
The Perks and Price of GREEN Building:  You don’t need a lot of money to live eco-friendly, but it helps

The Perks and Price of GREEN Building: You don’t need a lot of money to live eco-friendly, but it helps

by By Peter Vancini | May 23, 2016 | Articles, News

When Ray Sebold set out to build his environmentally-friendly dream house in Montague, he knew he would have to do it on the cheap.“By no means are we rich,” Sebold says. “There’s no family money involved here. I personally have more skills than money.”Seabold, 64, is...
Between the Lines: If You’re Defending Columbus, You’re Not Paying Attention

Between the Lines: If You’re Defending Columbus, You’re Not Paying Attention

by Kristin Palpini | May 23, 2016 | Articles, Between the Lines, News

Here are some things that, if you do them, should disqualify you from ever having a national holiday in your honor:Driving civilizations that once consisted of millions of people to near-extinction through starvation and murder;Enslaving people to force them to work...
Club Life: Happy Brffday to the Queen of Crossplay; Lamb of God Tribute, more

Club Life: Happy Brffday to the Queen of Crossplay; Lamb of God Tribute, more

by Advocate Staff | May 23, 2016 | Articles, Arts, Leisure, Music, News, Stage

Happy Brffday, GirlThe self-anointed Queen of Crossplay (a blend of cross dressing and cosplay) Serenity Lockhart is having a birthday party Saturday night at Gateway City Arts in Holyoke and everyone is invited. Dress to impress Her Majesty and to coordinate with the...
The Big Easty, early jazz with a modern twist

The Big Easty, early jazz with a modern twist

by Advocate Staff | May 23, 2016 | Articles, Arts, Music

The Big Easty New Orleans and Easthampton are 1,500 miles and a couple of cultural lightyears apart, but both cities love good music like nothing else. Brewmaster’s Jazz, the recently-opened concert venue inside New City Brewery on Pleasant Street, hosts a two-night...
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