FOOD & DRINK
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.
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.
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.
New Dining Director Starts Work in Val
Valentine Dining Hall’s new dining director, Bill Connor, has wasted no time since his March 29 start date. He has already green-lighted noticeable seating changes in Val, and he says preparations are underway for many more revisions. As a native Western Pennsylvanian, a move to Western Massachusetts wasn’t all...
Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail first sprouted in Pioneer Valley 20 years ago
The Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail sprouted up in the Pioneer Valley in 2005 and has grown to include 29 potters with guest artists from 10 states. The 20th annual studio tour will take place April 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with stops at eight studios. Pottery...
This collection may be the closest we'll ever come to a Dickinson autobiography
There was an error loading the media player. Among the Great Moments in Literary History I wish I could've witnessed is that day, sometime after May 15, 1886, when Lavinia Dickinson entered the bedroom of her newly deceased older sister and began opening drawers. Out sprang poems, almost 1,800 of...
“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.
Mount Holyoke College autistic choreographer uses dance as way to connect with others
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. - Communicating emotions through words can sometimes be difficult. It can be even more of a challenge for a person with autism. Mount Holyoke College sophomore Robyn Pilecki is a choreographer who said she has found dancing to be a powerful tool to overcome autism and interact with others.
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