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Western Massachusetts music festival, Barbès in the Woods to return in August

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021

Barbès in the Woods, a one-day music festival featuring artists from around the world, will return to Western, Massachusetts this August for its third year. Continue Reading >

Western Massachusetts firework guide: Where to go this July 4 weekend

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021

Several cities and towns will be celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks and events. 22News has compiled all the events happening this weekend. Continue Reading >

Blues to Greens, Inc. receives grant for Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021

Blues to Greens, Inc. has been awarded a $10,000 grant from MassDevelopment to help support their annual Jazz & Roots Festival. Continue Reading >

Colrain students bring children’s book to life with outdoor performance

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021

Colrain Central School third- and fourth-graders recently immersed themselves in a fantastical tale about toads, eagles and the American flag being raised for the first time outside a Catamount Hill schoolhouse. Continue Reading >

Whately’s Watermelon Wednesdays returning to in-person shows in August

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021

After a year of music reaching audiences through computer speakers, Watermelon Wednesdays is returning to in-person performances at the West Whately Chapel at the intersection of Conway and Williamsburg roads. Continue Reading >

Free outdoor film series set in North Amherst

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021

An outdoor cinema series featuring three musicals begins in the Mill District in North Amherst on Wednesday evening. Continue Reading >

White Lion opens new brewery in downtown Springfield

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021

White Lion officially opened its new brewery and taproom in Springfield Wednesday evening. Continue Reading >

Farmers’ markets offer fresh, locally grown food

Posted on June 14, 2021July 1, 2021

Spring is in full swing and summer is on the way, and with all of the gorgeous weather, activities outdoors – including local farmers’ markets – are popping up all over Western Mass. Continue Reading >

‘Just looking for heart’: Schoolchildren, author delight in Hatfield’s writing tradition

Posted on June 14, 2021June 14, 2021

Author Jane Yolen talks with students from Hatfield Elementary School after they delivered a large paper flower, made in art class, and a bouquet of lilies and hydrangeas to her on Monday in appreciation for her annual review of their writing submissions. Continue Reading >

McGovern, local organizers celebrate new Food Bank farm

Posted on June 14, 2021June 14, 2021

With the newer farm and funding, Newhouse said he hopes it is a self-sustainable operation. Continue Reading >