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On View: Masters of Realism
William Baczek Fine Arts in Northampton, Massachusetts, is very proud to announce the opening of a new group exhibition, “Masters of Realism.”. Ten accomplished artists from across the United States are included in the exhibition. “Masters of Realism” features: Julie Beck, Matthew Cornell, Gregory Gillespie, Jeff Gola, Jane Lund,...
Artist Profile: Declan Thomas
Last week, I sat down with local artist and producer, Declan Thomas. Thomas, who recently graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst has been developing his music career since his time in college. With the latest release of his newest album “Acid Phase,” Thomas has come a long way from his early days as a musician.
Historic music hall reopens in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Saddle up, the Iron Horse is back. The legendary Northampton music venue re-opened its doors for the first time since the early days of the pandemic, kicking off this next chapter with a sold out show. For months, Chris Freeman and the parlor room collective have...
How High Flyers, a Mass. cannabis delivery business, is turning Samantha Britt's life around
NORTHAMPTON — Samantha Britt, a Florence native, is breaking the grass ceiling with her up-and-coming cannabis microbusiness. Britt, 39, is a part of the legacy market for cannabis, meaning she has been in the industry far before the state legalized the ability to grow and possess marijuana in 2016 and to sell in 2018.
Making movies more accessible to Spanish-speaking families in Franklin County
Greenfield Garden Cinemas has partnered with TheaterEars to make first-run movies available in Spanish for the first time in Franklin County. The TheaterEars program is available in the App Store and Google Play on all smartphones and is free of charge. Spanish speakers who live in or are visiting the...
Mercedes Textiles Launches Online Resource Hub for Fire Hose
At FDIC International 2024, Mercedes Textiles Ltd. announced its newly-launched online resource hub KnowYourHose.com, which provides fire departments with easy access to all the information needed to find the right hose. “Whether evaluating new attack and supply packages, or gaining insight into existing ones, the Know Your Hose site is...
UMass police say most campus arrests involved 'zero force.' Some faculty say students were hurt.
University of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes speaks to the faculty senate on May 14, 2024 about the recent arrests of about 130 people protesting university investments that support the war in Gaza. Nearly 500 people packed into a University of Massachusetts Amherst auditorium Tuesday afternoon to hear Chancellor Javier...
Asparagus ice cream is a classic in Western Mass. I ate it so you don’t have to
Asparagus ice cream sounds like a gimmick. It is not. Western Mass. does not mess around with its “Hadley Grass.”. Yes, it’s green and has bits of real asparagus in it. But there’s a reason Flayvors of Cook Farm has been making “Hadley Grass” for 20 years. It’s actually a pretty well-thought-out and tasty ice cream flavor.
Parents and students reflect on protests at UMass Amherst move out day
AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - It’s move out day at UMass Amherst, and with the recent arrests of dozens of students and continued pro-Palestinian protests on campus, this marks the end of a turbulent school year for many. The parents we spoke to told us they weren’t too concerned since...
May 15, 2024: LIVE from the new and improved Iron Horse Music Hall
Parlor Room Executive Director Chris Freeman is very excited about the newly approved liquor license for the Iron Horse Music Hall. We broadcast live from the opening show at the newly re-vamped and much improved Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton. We hear live music from opening night performers Rachael and Vilray and opener Taylor Ashton, and hear from Parlor Room Collective Executive Director Chris Freeman, and Iron Horse general manager Neal Robinson to celebrate the occasion. We discuss the importance of the venue to the area, peruse the litany of repairs and changes they've made to the bones of the space, and celebrate their newly approved liquor license!
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