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Stephen Platt, a Chinese history professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has published three books on modern Chinese history.

‘I write what I would love to read’

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterMay 10, 2018

From left, Jake Goldman, Emily Eagan and Dave Simons of the Muswell Hillbillies rehearse in the basement of Simons’ home in Hadley.

Muswell Hillbillies channel Tom Petty in tribute to late rocker

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterMay 3, 2018

Screenwriter and novelist Damien Ober, whose work toggles between history and science fiction, blends the two in his novel “Doctor Benjamin Franklin’s Dream America.” He’s seen here in his Easthampton work area.

Founding Fathers online: Writer Damien Ober pens genre-bending story about early America

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterApril 26, 2018

Amy Dryansky, Northampton’s poet laureate, has organized a Sunday reading by six poets to honor the immigrant experience and local groups that support new Americans.

Poetry reading celebrates immigrants and local groups that support them

by Steve Pfarrer Staff writerApril 19, 2018

Sam Rush, seen here in the play “Building the Wall” last fall at Northampton’s Academy of Music, hopes the Valley program he co-founded, New Century Theatre, will have a future.

Sam Rush discusses dismissal from Smith College, future of New Century Theatre

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterApril 15, 2018

Chris Smither’s lastest album, “Call Me Lucky,” on Northampton’s Signature Sounds, is the 18th of his long career.

Folk/blues veteran Chris Smither debuts new album ‘Call Me Lucky’

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterApril 5, 2018

Jarrett and Gina Krosoczka talk about Meltdown and what is planned for this year’s event. Their dogs are, left, Frank, and right, Ralph Macchio.

Meltown turns 10: Annual extravaganza brings together artists, performers for end-of-winter festival

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterMarch 30, 2018

"Untitled," oil painting by Ben Licata.

Exhibit shows different artistic sides of Easthampton tattooists

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterMarch 22, 2018

Russell Shorto’s new book, “Revolution Song,” explores the American Revolution through the stories of six people of that era.

History as storytelling: a fresh look at American Revolution

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterMarch 22, 2018

The eight-member Dustbowl Revival brings its eclectic mix of old-time bluegrass, swing, blues and more to Gateway City Arts in Holyoke on Friday.

Strings Theory: The Dustbowl Revival brings eclectic mix to Gateway City Arts

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterMarch 16, 2018