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Happier Valley Comedy Offering Free Events to Local Nonprofits

Posted on January 20, 2022January 20, 2022

After the year nonprofit organizations have had, who couldn’t use more happiness? Happier Valley Comedy offers the Free Happiness Program, through which nonprofits serving underrepresented, marginalized communities can apply for a free Happier Valley Comedy event, such as an improv show, a personal- or professional-development training session, a keynote, or a workplace-wellness event to be […] Continue Reading >

Storytelling event brings music, laughs for a good cause

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022

A snow cancellation pushing the annual Solstice Storytelling and Songfest Celebration past the actual winter solstice couldn’t dim the joy and laughs coming from the performers at Temple Israel Saturday night. Continue Reading >

Myke Connolly Excels At Getting The Message Across

Posted on January 1, 2022January 1, 2022

Myke Connolly, known to some as Mr. Stinky Cakes, is a serial entrepreneur who has always understood — and always preached — the power of marketing. His latest venture is a business that brings that message to light, figuratively but also quite literally. Stand Out Truck has now attracted clients ranging from parents of high-school […] Continue Reading >

Snowy owls healing under wildlife rehabilitator’s care

Posted on January 1, 2022January 1, 2022

Two more snowy owls have been spotted in Western Massachusetts since raptor rehabilitator Tom Ricardi captured an injured one in Greenfield on Nov. 24, leading him to believe a snowy owl “invasion” has begun. Continue Reading >

Subdued, but still a celebration: First Night features livestream events, fireworks and raising of New Year’s globe

Posted on January 1, 2022January 1, 2022

As the omicron variant has driven the amount of confirmed cases of coronavirus upward of 1 million, First Night Northampton once again celebrated the transition into a new year virtually. Continue Reading >

Aging With Adventure with Eric Weld: A time to shift gears

Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

Adventure means different things to different people, as I often repeat. Fundamentally, it entails doing something out of the ordinary, overcoming some kind of challenge and learning something new. That covers a lot of territory. Continue Reading >

Dance legend’s next move: Valley native Teddy Forance returns to region to start a dance school

Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

Forance built a busy career as a contemporary dancer and choreographer, moving to New York City and then Los Angeles, working with Cirque du Soleil and dancing with other pop music stars: Madonna, Lady Gaga, Usher and Kelly Clarkson. He also taught at dance conventions across North America. Now, Forance is back living in Southampton and running […] Continue Reading >

One Massachusetts thrift store makes its own ugly Christmas sweaters, using recycled material and providing for increased demand

Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

There are many classic traditions during the holiday season, from building gingerbread houses to decorating the tree. But there are also some more goofy ones, like ugly Christmas sweaters, which have grown in popularity in recent years. Continue Reading >

Springfield honors Central High School Division 1 State Champs

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021

Spirits were high at Central High School as the city honored the team for their championship win. Mayor Sarno officially declared Tuesday Springfield Central Golden Eagles day in the city. Continue Reading >

Scarf Project’s growing efforts cover Greenfield Common with warm accessories

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021

Since its inception in 2017, a volunteer project that started as a membership of two has grown to a group of nearly 100.“ It gets bigger every year,” said Sandra Cross, founder of The Scarf Project, as she sorted through scarves, mittens and hats to hang throughout the Greenfield Common on Tuesday evening. Continue Reading >