FOOD & DRINK
Live Wire: Hatfield vineyard announces summer concert series lineup
The Parlor Room in Northampton just announced the lineup for its outdoor summer concert series at Black Birch Vineyard in Hatfield for 2024. The series, now in its fifth year, started during the lockdown of 2020, when indoor music shows were prohibited. As usual, this year’s schedule is sure to...
Sarno hopes MGM stays, but says any new casino owner must have 'financial sustainability'
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno made it clear, he wants MGM to continue to operate its casino in the city. He made his remarks Monday during an update on downtown redevelopment efforts. Last month, Bloomberg reported MGM was looking to put the casino on the market, although the company would not...
Bear cub sighting captivates little boy's attention in Simsbury
A 3-year-old boy was in awe when he spotted a bear cub on the other side of the glass at his Simsbury home over the weekend and a photo the family took shows the two youngsters peering at each other through the pane. Samantha Welch said bear sightings are pretty...
April 19, 2024: Spiderwick & cannabis
Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, the imaginations behind the Spiderwick Chronicles, are with Monte and Kaliis in the studio. Tomorrow is April 20, better known as 4/20, and we talk to Payton Shubrick, CEO and founder of the Black family-owned cannabis dispensary, 6 Bricks, right here in Springfield. We gain her perspective about the changing marijuana climate and how federal and state regulations and taxes impact the small businesses the most. The door to enter the cannabis industry is extremely slim, so we hear how 6 Bricks implements equity into their hiring process and business practice.
Get away from it all with Go With the Float Easthampton
(MASS APPEAL) – Patrick Berry visited Go With the Float in Easthampton to learn more about floatation therapy. Stephen Bryla, the Owner of Go With the Float explained the benefits for your mind and body when using a float tank. Go With the Float is located inside the Keystone...
Southwick arts expo returns this weekend, with historical exhibit on canal
SOUTHWICK — The Southwick Cultural Council will host its 23rd annual Fine Art Exhibition Show and Sale this weekend at Town Hall, 454 College Highway, Southwick. But preparations for the event can start as early as January, said Council Chair Susan Kochanski. The council, she said, tries to make artists aware of the show that month.
Learn Step dancing with Insanely Prestigious Step Team
(Mass Appeal) – Insanely Prestigious Step Team is an award-winning organization that brings together the Black community and the greater UMass community. From the team, Kmya Campbell and Giana Davila explain how they give back to the community and even show us a few steps!
Book fair, fashion show among Springfield Creative City Collective grant winners
SPRINGFIELD — Fashion shows, empowerment retreats and music programs are just some of the creative projects that recently received funding from the “For the Love of Springfield” grant program. The Springfield Creative City Collective recently announced 11 grant winners at the Art for the Soul Gallery. If...
Earth Day trekkers dig into importance of South Hadley's vernal pools (Photos)
SOUTH HADLEY — What looks suspiciously like a puddle to most of us, to Brad Timm is a whole new world of creatures, living and dying, unseen by the rest of the world. “There is a multilayered ecosystem within each vernal pool,” he said. “Traditionally, we have looked at them as mosquito ditches, something that had no value or purpose. Some towns use to pour gasoline in them to kill the mosquitoes. But people in general are starting to appreciate their value.”
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