Area church’s event supports Kids in the Congo
PALMER — St. Paul’s Church will host a Saturday, March 2, fundraising dinner for Kids in the Congo, a nonprofit that aids Congolese children with projects like classroom construction and well digging.
Dinner and a show: good burgers and Bob Marley flick
I continue to evaluate my weekly dining and entertainment column for ways to spread my reach. As much as I love rambling about the latest arthouse drama, I think there is potential to encompass more from a dining and entertainment spectrum.
Local star shines at college football all star game
SPRINGFIELD — Andrew Bennett, 12, is a child star, performing on stage locally since he was in kindergarten. He’s also sung before thousands of people at Springfield Thunderbirds and Hartford Yard Goats games.
Voice of the Celtics to be honored with JFK Award
HOLYOKE — A legendary voice for New England sports who has been on the call for multiple decades’ worth of memorable Boston Celtics moments will be honored by the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke this year.
Pop Culture Chats: enough with the award shows
To complement my movie coverage, I am introducing a new article series I’m calling “Pop Culture Chats.” Think of it as a version of your typical water cooler talk surrounding the latest in our pop culture zeitgeist.
Local wins Grammy for album of grief, reawakening
The music of Carla Patullo’s 2023 album, “So She Howls,” is haunting yet hopeful.