Art & Entertainment

Gateway City Arts Saved from Closure

Last December, like many local businesses, Gateway City Arts in Holyoke fell victim to the pressures of the pandemic. After nearly 10 years in operation, Gateway City Arts announced it would be closing its doors for good.   However, this spring, the complex received a...

Mass Poetry Festival Goes Virtual

For the first time since its 10-year celebration in 2018, The Mass Poetry Festival returns this week with a virtual event. The 4-day festival runs from May 13th through May 16th and will showcase poets from across Massachusetts and the country. Attendees can join over...

The Future of the Big E

Every fall, western New England looks forward to one of the area’s most anticipated fairs: The Eastern States Exposition, better known as The Big E.   Last year, for the first time since World War II the fair, like many other events, was cancelled due to the...