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]
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Off The Menu: Why Northampton is struggling
May
9
2016
Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra CD Release Celebration Concert at the Shea Theater
May
7
2016
The Center for the Arts is thrilled to present composer, performer, and guitar innovator Peter Blanchette directing the critically acclaimed Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra (HVGO) in a debut at the Shea and in celebration of its long-awaited follow up CD. “Unknown Album” features recent repertoire from Beethoven’s iconic 7th Symphony Allegretto movement, popular mid-west rockers [continue reading]
‘Going solar’ a growing garden trend
May
7
2016
Solar garden ornaments – like flowers and butterflies that light up at night – are popular at Randall’s Farm and Greenhouse in Ludlow. Hanging solar mobiles and gazing balls add to the array.
LUDLOW –The trend to “go solar” is growing even in gardens.
Solar garden ornaments – like flowers and butterflies that [continue reading]
LUDLOW –The trend to “go solar” is growing even in gardens.
Solar garden ornaments – like flowers and butterflies that [continue reading]
Best Of Mass Tacos: Bueno Y Sano and El Patron take early leads in time for Cinco de Mayo
May
4
2016
Thursday is Cinco de Mayo! Let’s celebrate by finding out which taco spot is in the lead after the first full day of voting. See a place that’s new to you? Hop in the car and go see what it’s all about!Western Mass. contest – Bueno Y Sano is in first place, followed by [continue reading]
Playing with a Purpose: Gardening with your Children
May
2
2016
Using the seasons as a catalyst for learning can help connect kids to their environment and the seasonal cycles of their community. Garden-based learning is just one activity that is on many minds every spring. Stop and think what else cycles around each year and how you can use it as a point of entry [continue reading]
New Trails in Williamsburg Showcasing Local History| Volunteers & Donations
May
1
2016
The dam ruins in 1874 — Source: Williamsburg Woodland Trails
In 1874, Williamsburg’s 600′ dam unexpectedly burst creating a flood that wiped through the four mill villages ( Williamsburg , Skinnerville , Haydenville , and Leeds ) and finally settled in Florence. The dam was crafted by local factory owners to provide a reliable source [continue reading]
Visual Art in Western MA: May Openings, Closings & Calls for Art
Apr
27
2016
Explore Western MA through the lens of visual art! Featured here are May art openings, closings & call for art at galleries, museums and public meeting places across the region, including: Norman Rockwell Museum, Yiddish Book Center, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Hancock Shaker Village, Neil Hammer Gallery at Meekins Library, Easthampton City [continue reading]
GIVEAWAY: Mothering with Ease: A Mini Retreat for Busy Moms
Apr
19
2016
Enter to Win a Mini Retreat for Busy Moms How do you model self-care to your children? What tools help you take a breather when needed? What do you do to sustain your energy so you can parent another day? How about a mini retreat! Pain specialist, yoga instructor and Reiki practitioner Ginny Hamilton and [continue reading]
Property Monitoring Training| Easthampton
Mar
11
2016
Happening Saturday, March 26th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary. “Become a property monitor with Hilltown Land Trust! This is a FREE 3.5 hour crash course on property monitoring. The class is designed for volunteers who want to refresh their monitoring skills or are interested in becoming a [continue reading]Mi Tierra’s return from the ashes: Now settled into a spacious new home in Hadley, restaurant owners Jorge Sosa and Dora Saravia thank the communities that helped them
Mar
4
2016
The Daily Hampshire Gazette, March 4th, 2016, by James Heflin On a recent afternoon at Mi Tierra restaurant in Hadley, a few tables are full with late lunchers, some of them celebrating a birthday. Otherwise, it’s a quiet stretch between lunch and dinner service in the sprawling three-dining room eatery on Route [continue reading]
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