Dr. Suess’s Hat Collection & Birthday Celebration

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’ second book, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins, the public will get a sneak peek at Dr. Seuss’ private hat collection as it on tour for the first time in history. Richard Michelson, owner of R. Michelson Galleries,...

CISA: Sourcing Local Meat

Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) Executive Director Phil Korman takes us to a local farm that raises beef cattle. Austin Brothers Valley Farm raises its livestock naturally; no hormones or feed additives are used. Some of the beef they produce is...

Female Entrepreneurs

Lioness Magazine, the digital magazine for female entrepreneurs, is based in Springfield, MA, and recently announced that they, along with Northampton Area Young Professionals (NAYP), are launching a new series titled 5.  5 talks will be hosted four times per year...

Herrell’s Ice Cream

Steve Herrell, who turns 70 in April, is taking a year-long sabbatical as he transitions to retirement. He opened his ice cream shop in Thorne’s Market in 1980 after he sold off his original Steve’s Ice Cream that he started in Boston. Since opening, his ice cream...

Northampton’s First Night Celebration

Penny Burke, Executive Director of the Center for the Arts and the producer of First Night, gives details about Northampton’s 29th First Night. First Night is a 12-hour, family-friendly festival of the arts that includes an astounding array of entertainment presented...

CISA: Farm to Pub

There is a local farm to pub movement happening here in the Valley. Breweries are now able to source their ingredients within a 20 mile radius, thanks in part to some farms willing to get back into hops production and the recent opening of a malt house right here in...

Prop 2 1/2 Override Vote in Northampton

Guests discuss their differing positions on June 25 $2.5 million Prop 2 1/2 override vote in Northampton. Ward 4 City Councilor Pamela Schwartz is a founding member of Yes! Northampton, a volunteer-driven group that works for progressive taxes to support public...

Northampton “Dish Crawl”

“Dishcrawl” Ambassador Jennifer Iannaconi  discusses the Northampton “Dishcrawl” taking place Tuesday, May 21 in Northampton.  Participants will try dishes at 4 different eateries in an evening of dining. It’s hoped to be the first of a...

David Ruggles Center

Steve Strimer and Linda Ziegenbien, Board Members of the David Ruggles Center in Florence, discuss the work and goals of that organization.  Strimer is the treasurer and Ziegenbien is the secretary of the non-profit “Committee for Northampton, Inc, he umbrella...