Archive for Northampton
Food for Fines at Northampton Library in January
Jan
7
2017
Forbes Library is offering its annual Food for Fines during the month of January. This is a time of year to support the needs of people in our community and clear accumulated overdue fines. During this time, patrons may pay overdue fines by donating items in demand by the Northampton Survival Center. This year the [continue reading]
Northampton among Top 5 New England holiday shopping towns
Oct
27
2016
Yankee magazine said that Northampton is filled with “cool downtown galleries and boutiques”
The holiday season is creeping up on us, and with it, the need for many folks to go Christmas shopping.
While many cities in towns in Western Massachusetts offer plenty of diverse retail experiences, Northampton remains one of the best. [continue reading]
The holiday season is creeping up on us, and with it, the need for many folks to go Christmas shopping.
While many cities in towns in Western Massachusetts offer plenty of diverse retail experiences, Northampton remains one of the best. [continue reading]
Restaurant review: Bombay Royale in Northampton
Sep
29
2016
A dazzling array of listings is featured on Bombay Royale’s menu.
Most Indian restaurant here in the Pioneer Valley are cautious, serving a predictable range of offerings simplified for American tastes. Not so at Bombay Royale in Northampton, a South Asian eatery that opened in Northampton earlier this year. Its fidelity to Indian culinary [continue reading]
Most Indian restaurant here in the Pioneer Valley are cautious, serving a predictable range of offerings simplified for American tastes. Not so at Bombay Royale in Northampton, a South Asian eatery that opened in Northampton earlier this year. Its fidelity to Indian culinary [continue reading]
Club Scout: Diva’s in Northampton closing at end of October
Sep
13
2016
It’s the final countdown.
Not to be overly dramatic, but when a club that has been a staple in a community for 15 years is closing, it’s a pretty big deal.
By the end of October, Diva’s Nightclub will be no more.
The announcement of the closing came back in May, when [continue reading]
Not to be overly dramatic, but when a club that has been a staple in a community for 15 years is closing, it’s a pretty big deal.
By the end of October, Diva’s Nightclub will be no more.
The announcement of the closing came back in May, when [continue reading]
We’re on Facebook!
Sep
7
2016
Keep up with the arts (and our whereabouts!) by becoming a fan of NCFA’s page on Facebook where we try to be creative in our postings about artsy happenings and things to ponder. Click here to join us. [continue reading]
Next Steps @ 33 Hawley
Sep
7
2016
After a year of hosting classes, performances and special events, we are leaving the Arts Trust Building at 33 Hawley Street where the long-awaited process of renovation and transformation begins. As we transition from old space to new, we invite you to stop by our office located at 5 Strong Avenue in Northampton. You will [continue reading]
Northampton named ‘Most Hippie Town’ in Massachusetts
Aug
23
2016
Paradise City gets nod from Thrillist.com
Apparently Amherst needs to up its game as far as grooviness.
Maybe the move of the Extravaganja marijuana festival from Amherst to Northampton was the tipping point, but whatever the reason, Paradise City has been named the “most hippie town” in Massachusetts.
Although most Western Massachusetts [continue reading]
Apparently Amherst needs to up its game as far as grooviness.
Maybe the move of the Extravaganja marijuana festival from Amherst to Northampton was the tipping point, but whatever the reason, Paradise City has been named the “most hippie town” in Massachusetts.
Although most Western Massachusetts [continue reading]
Grow Food Northampton’s Services Sprouting for Local Residents
Aug
10
2016
The Daily Hampshire Gazette, August 10, 2016, by Alexa Chryssovergis
Grow Food Northampton is still growing, with no signs of stopping.
For the past few years, the nonprofit that provides fresh, local produce to low-income community members has seen a steady rise in participation for its programs, and a [continue reading]
Grow Food Northampton is still growing, with no signs of stopping.
For the past few years, the nonprofit that provides fresh, local produce to low-income community members has seen a steady rise in participation for its programs, and a [continue reading]
New restaurant Pita Pockets opens its doors in Northampton
May
15
2016
The eatery fills the 193 Main St. space formerly occupied by Subway.
George Ejja just filled one of Northampton’s 14 empty downtown storefronts. He also filled a need in the town’s crowded scene of 60-plus restaurants.
But mostly he filled the bellies of numerous satisfied customers yesterday.
Ejja opened the doors to [continue reading]
George Ejja just filled one of Northampton’s 14 empty downtown storefronts. He also filled a need in the town’s crowded scene of 60-plus restaurants.
But mostly he filled the bellies of numerous satisfied customers yesterday.
Ejja opened the doors to [continue reading]
Off The Menu: Why Northampton is struggling
May
9
2016
Northampton seems to have lost its mojo.
Over the past month or so, there’s been a fair amount of public speculation about what’s going on in downtown Northampton.
Why so many empty storefronts? Northampton businesses say there’s no simple answer to vacancy woes
A municipality that’s long [continue reading]
Over the past month or so, there’s been a fair amount of public speculation about what’s going on in downtown Northampton.
Why so many empty storefronts? Northampton businesses say there’s no simple answer to vacancy woes
A municipality that’s long [continue reading]
