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Win tickets to see the legendary Elvis Costello

You know the hits. Maybe even some deep cuts. Want to see Elvis Costello and the Imposters (the Attractions with…

Mingle with Monte, McGovern and more at the Northampton Brewery Beer Social!

Come mingle with Monte, Congressman Jim McGovern and more –  and help feed our hungry neighbors. The Northampton Brewery is…

Michael Sokol gets real with Margaret Glaspy about Emotions and Math

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Win Tedeschi Trucks tix for their Mohegan Sun show Oct. 30!

They thrilled the Green River Festival this July with an epic set. Now they journey to the Mohegan Sun Arena…

Win tickets to see Bela Fleck and Vic Wooten!

Banjo wizard Béla Fleck and bass virtuoso Victor Wooten. A banjo and bass duo. Sunday October 16 at the Academy…

Win Tickets to Mount Snow Oktoberfest at Brattleburger this Thursday!

Like most German-themed Oktoberfest events, the 19th Annual Mount Snow Oktoberfest will have plenty of beer, schnitzel and Oom-pah music;…

A half mile of music, food and fun Thursday in Amherst!

Downtown Amherst is throwing a party so big they have to close the streets! The Amherst Block Party. Half a…

Meet amazing authors at the Book Bus 2016 this Saturday!

Meet award-winning, New York Times best-selling local hero authors Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple at Book Bus…

Save 30% on Florence Pie Bar Tuesday morning at 9!

The Florence Pie Bar: a cozy place for pie, coffee & conversation. Rotating menu with seasonally inspired sweet and savory…

Slide the City for FREE at Celebrate Holyoke August 27!

Celebrate Holyoke returns August 26-28 – three days of fun, food, community, music and Slide the City on Saturday!  Check…

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