New arcade to enter lower level of Thornes this November
NORTHAMPTON — Fans of classic and modern gaming have reason to celebrate this fall when an eastern Massachusetts arcade opens a new spot in Northampton.
Paradise City Arts Festival celebrates 30th anniversary
NORTHAMPTON — Linda Post remembers the first time she walked into the Three County Fairgrounds with her husband Geoffrey. It was 1994, and the husband-and-wife duo were vividly picturing the core tenants of what would become the Paradise City Arts Festival.
Fright Fest’s scare actors: your terror is their labor of love
AGAWAM — Willow Farber and Aimee Meunier sat on stools with their eyes closed. The table between them was littered with bottles of paint and airbrush applicators. While Entertainment Supervisor Gregory Seymour put the finishing touches of Meunier’s face with a brush, Melissa Wassell began spraying blue lines on Farber’s skin.
Provisions Picks: Italy’s Emilia-Romagna has more than cheese to offer
For September, we are heading to Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Emilia-Romagna is a region of northern Italy located between Lombardy and the Veneto in the north and Tuscany in the south. The area is best known for its production of Parmigiano cheese and the sparkling...Go Local Marketplace features vendors, food trucks, music, free trip giveaway
EAST LONGMEADOW — More than 25 local businesses will showcase their specialties through products, baked goods, crafts and more at the first Go Local Marketplace.
What I’m Eating: Frolicking through fall festivities
The days of summer heat waves are finally over! Like most New Englanders, I consider fall the best season for the region. The sound of wrestling leaves and their beautiful color gradient. The cool chill in the air that washes over like a comforting wave. Through these and other sensations, fall truly exudes a sense of place that feels so evocative to the senses.