Provisions Picks: two big California reds from Bedrock
As we enter the cold, dark days of winter, it is time to talk about a category that has become somewhat unfashionable lately: big California reds.
AFC Grill adds to the flavor of Springfield’s South End
SPRINGFIELD — If nothing else, Springfield is a city of immigrants, and that is certainly reflected in its restaurant offerings.
Dinner and a Show: Brunch with a view and ‘Mufasa’
An irresistible restaurant is not only defined by its food. Sure, a tasty bite to eat is an essential component, yet it is often the arresting atmosphere and authentic sense of place that keeps patrons coming back for more.
A pair of reviews crossing video games and movies
With a couple of high-profile video game turned movie and movie turned video game releases in December, I wanted to review both. As has become clear from my previous columns, one of my biggest hobbies is gaming, so I could not pass up the opportunity to talk about two of my favorite pieces of media this year, the movie “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” and the video game “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.”
Annual 48-Hour Play Festival to offer theatrical tour de force
LUDLOW — Plenty of people are creative but Exit 7 Players want to know if they can be creative under pressure. Beginning Friday, Jan. 17, playwrights will have just one day to create a work for the stage, actors will have less than that to learn their lines and directors will have to make it all come together for the second Annual 48-Hour Play Festival.
‘Home Alone’ star reflects during ‘Nostalgic Night’ screening
Sometimes, a film catapults to a rare cultural pinnacle out of nowhere. While filmmakers and executives pour hours into each production, no one can truly replicate the indescribable alchemy that breeds a touchstone endeavor.