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Reusable container initiative begins in Northampton to reduce pollution
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Two local restaurants have officially launched a reusable take-out container program. La Veracruzana and Poke Bowl are two local restaurants that will now serve food in reusable take out containers. The eco-friendly initiative is all thanks to the program “Rethink Disposable.”. The program works with...
April 25, 2024: Salsa Forward
Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith are with the folks involved with the History of Salsa event happening at 33 Hawley in Northampton. This Sunday in Northampton, an event featuring DJ Bongohead, otherwise known as Pablo Yglesias, and band Banda Criollo will explore the broad amalgam of sounds and dance that make up Salsa. We chat with the folks involved to get a quick rundown of the genre’s roots, culture, and history as they get ready for their event at 33 Hawley.
Potentially rabid skunk raises concerns over Springfield animal safety protocols
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Protocols for handling a potentially sick and harmful animal are once again being questioned in Springfield. Western Mass News received exclusive video and spoke with concerned residents who spotted a possibly rabid skunk yesterday, and who saw their calls to the city for help ignored. This...
“The Thief of Bagdad” viewing with live organ accompaniment
(Mass Appeal) – An acclaimed organist is returning to Holyoke and United Congregational Church to present another silent film with improvised organ accompaniment. International Sonic Artist Peter Krasinski is helping bring to life the silent film “The Thief of Bagdad” and he joins me in the studio to share how you can attend this event.
3rd annual Easthampton Film Festival screening 38 films
(Mass Appeal) – The third annual Easthampton Film Festival takes place next week and there will be 38 independent films that can be seen from around the world, more than half of which are by Massachusetts-based filmmakers. Easthampton Film Festival Organizer, Chris Ferry, along with Local Filmmaker & Actress, KT Baldassaro, have all the details.
Westfield art show expands reach with regional artists, reception next Friday
WESTFIELD — ArtWorks Westfield’s Articulture event keeps getting bigger. Beginning in 2016 at the Westfield Woman’s Club with only 12 participating artists, this year’s event, next weekend, will feature 75 artists and authors, of all skill levels, displaying their work at Amelia Park Arena. “Bring some...
Westfield student artists, musicians getting ready for combined showcase
WESTFIELD — Members of the community are invited to immerse themselves in the work of talented art students of all ages adorning the walls of Westfield High School at “Into the Arts” Saturday, April 27, and then gather in the gym and enjoy student musicians from elementary to high school perform in “Bandtastic.”
Culture to Do: April 24
Opens Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Weekend performances through Sunday May 5 at 2:30 p.m. Intense drama unfolds as 12 jurors, sequestered in a room, deliberate the fate of a young inner-city teen accused of murder. With a guilty verdict meaning death, tensions run high as doubts about the case emerge. Personal struggles and conflicting beliefs threaten to disrupt the deliberation process, making every moment crucial in determining the boy’s destiny. Don’t miss this thought-provoking exploration of justice, prejudice, and the power of human empathy. Presented by Greenfield’s Arena Civic Theatre.
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