The Look You Want: Massachusetts' Best Beauty Supply Stores

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Head Games Beauty Supply, Amherst, MA

Serving women and men of color, Head Games Beauty Supply sells, weaves, hair pieces and a variety of products for both real and synthetic hair. They carry a wide selection of braided hair and…

Serving women and men of color, Head Games Beauty Supply sells, weaves, hair pieces and a variety…

The Best Theme Bars in Massachusetts!

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The Hangar Pub and Grill, Amherst, MA

Popular with college students, the Hangar Pub and Grill serves up some of the best fried chicken around. Decked out like an airplane hangar, it is reminiscent of one of the sets on the TV show…

Popular with college students, the Hangar Pub and Grill serves up some of the best fried chicken…

The 10 Best Nature Centers in Massachusetts!

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Hitchcock Center for the Environment, Amherst, MA

Known for educating people about the environment, the Hitchcock Center for the Environment leads an average of 8,200 people—from children through adults—through programs that are focused…

Known for educating people about the environment, the Hitchcock Center for the Environment leads an…

The 7 Best Fusion Restaurants in Massachusetts!

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Crazy Noodles, Amherst, MA

With noodles prevalent in both Thai and Italian cuisine, the premise behind Crazy Noodles became obvious. The eclectic fusion of the two styles makes for some amazing food. Local, fresh ingredients…

With noodles prevalent in both Thai and Italian cuisine, the premise behind Crazy Noodles became…

Own The Kitchen: Massachusetts' Best Cooking Classes

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Leslie Cerier, Amherst, MA

Leslie Cerier is best known as “the Organic Gourmet,” and her vegetarian cooking classes are second to none. The internationally recognized vegetarian chef, author and recipe developer…

Leslie Cerier is best known as “the Organic Gourmet,” and her vegetarian cooking…

Best Educational Childrenâ€™s Activities in Massachusetts

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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA

Featuring brilliant artwork from the pages of picture books, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is fascinating for kids and adults alike. Kids will recognize some of their storybook favorites,…

Featuring brilliant artwork from the pages of picture books, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book…

Game On: The 10 Best Arcades in Massachusetts

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The Quarters, Hadley, MA

A bar and arcade. Enjoy one of more than 20 vintage arcade games at The Quarters while enjoying food and your favorite beverages. Play trivia, too. The retro atmosphere makes for a fun and nostalgic…

A bar and arcade. Enjoy one of more than 20 vintage arcade games at The Quarters while enjoying…

Massachusetts' Best Live Theater Venues

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Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton, MA

Housed in an historic venue, the Academy of Music Theatre has musicians on tap, in addition to their live theatre production. The theatre is small and sells out quickly, so grab your tickets as soon…

Housed in an historic venue, the Academy of Music Theatre has musicians on tap, in addition to…

The 9 Best Farmers Markets in Massachusetts!

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Northampton Farmers Market, Northampton, MA

Enjoy the best of local fruits and vegetables as well as home-grown honey and locally tapped maple syrup at the Northampton Farmers Market. Open on Saturdays from April through November, shoppers…

Enjoy the best of local fruits and vegetables as well as home-grown honey and locally tapped maple…

9 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Massachusetts

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The Botanic Garden of Smith College, Northampton, MA

Located on the campus of Smith College, the Botanic Garden of Smith College includes a conservatory and greenhouses, affording visitors up close and personal views of native New England trees,…

Located on the campus of Smith College, the Botanic Garden of Smith College includes a conservatory…

The Hangar Pub and Grill, Amherst, MA

Featured in The Best Theme Bars in Massachusetts!

Popular with college students, the Hangar Pub and Grill serves up some of the best fried chicken around. Decked out like an airplane hangar, it is reminiscent of one of the sets on the TV show… Read More

Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Live Theater Venues in Massachusetts!

Northampton Farmers Market, Northampton, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Farmers Markets in Massachusetts!

Enjoy the best of local fruits and vegetables as well as home-grown honey and locally tapped maple syrup at the Northampton Farmers Market. Open on Saturdays from April through November, shoppers… Read More

The People’s Pint, Greenfield, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Bars in Massachusetts!

Serving up lots of local brews, The People’s Pint even sources local farmers as much as they can for their pub grub. The food is quite good and the pints aren’t expensive—averaging… Read More

Wine & Canvas, Springfield, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Spots for Paint & Wine in Massachusetts!

Wine & Canvas insists you needn’t have any talent or experience when you arrive to paint and sip wine with them. They also promise you’ll leave with a piece of art you’ll be… Read More

Hitchcock Center for the Environment, Amherst, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Nature Centers in Massachusetts!

Known for educating people about the environment, the Hitchcock Center for the Environment leads an average of 8,200 people—from children through adults—through programs that are focused… Read More

The Botanic Garden of Smith College, Northampton, MA

Featured in 9 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Massachusetts!

Located on the campus of Smith College, the Botanic Garden of Smith College includes a conservatory and greenhouses, affording visitors up close and personal views of native New England trees,… Read More

Puzzled Escape Games, Easthampton, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Escape Rooms in Massachusetts!

Three rooms await adults at Puzzled Escape Games, and one is designed specifically for children. Choose from Find the Professor of the Occult, Escape from Escobar’s, and the Lost Wand. The… Read More

Look Memorial Park, Florence, MA

Featured in The 10 Best Parks in Massachusetts!

Featuring more than 150 acres of picnic sites, pavilions, and more, Look Memorial Park in Florence is the perfect place to spend a weekend afternoon or a lazy weekday with your family and friends.… Read More

May

Memorial Day Veterans Breakfast

All Day

South Hadley, MA

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May

Food Truck: Caravan Kitchen

4:00 PM

Fort Hill Brewery, Easthampton, MA

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May

Seth Glier

8:00 PM

Gateway City Arts, Holyoke, MA

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May

Paradise City Northampton Arts Festival

10:00 AM

Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA

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May

Start of Summer Fest Feature Brass Attack

12:00 PM

Start of Summer Fest, Belchertown, MA

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May

Starlights Musical Spectacular

1:00 PM

Academy of Music Theatre - MA, Northampton, MA

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May

Food Truck: Macken's Sliders

2:00 PM

Fort Hill Brewery, Easthampton, MA

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Jones Library Building Project News - May 22, 2022

From: Jones Library

May 24, 2022

Welcome to the inaugural newsletter for the Jones Library Building Project, where you can find updates on the renovation/expansion project, information on upcoming meetings, community events, links… Read More

State Auditor Suzanne Bump Endorses Chris Dempsey for State Auditor

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker

May 18, 2022

BOSTON, MA -- State Auditor Suzanne Bump on May 18th, announced her enthusiastic endorsement of Chris Dempsey in the race for State Auditor. The Dempsey campaign is sending an email on behalf of… Read More

Auditor Suzanne Bump: 'Chris Dempsey is My Choice to Be the Next State Auditor'

May 18, 2022

This is the biggest news of the campaign cycle: Auditor Suzanne Bump is endorsing Chris's candidacy. Please watch the video to hear about this endorsement in Suzanne's own words. This is an… Read More

Jones Library News - Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard

From: Jones Library

May 14, 2022

Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard by Echo Brown Steeped in magical realism and Matrix references, this first-person narrative tells the story of author Echo Brown's own… Read More

Baker-Polito Administration Hosting 10 Regional Employer Roadshows

From: Town Of Wilmington

April 26, 2022

To Economic Development Partners, Please find information for your member companies, clients, and constituents regarding 10 upcoming regional employer roadshows: The Baker-Polito… Read More

Jones Library News This Week : April 24 - 30, 2022

From: Jones Library

April 25, 2022

This Week at the Jones Library The flowers are blooming and the trees are budding, and a few more sunny days would be welcome as spring continues to make itself known. And since spring is… Read More

President Biden, USDA Announce $420 Million Investment in Watershed Infrastructure Projects to Benefit Rural and Historically Underserved Communities

April 23, 2022

Albany, GA – On April 21st, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was joined by White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu and Congressman Sanford Bishop (GA-2) to announce the U.S.… Read More

Black Lives Matter Book of the Week: The Me I Choose To Be by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, art by Regis and Kahran Bethencourt

From: Jones Library

April 23, 2022

The Me I Choose To Be by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley; art by Regis and Kahran Bethencourt There is much to admire about this gorgeous, affirming picture book, but the photographic illustrations… Read More

Biden-Harris Administration Launches Nationwide Network of Partnersto Tap Resources for Rural America

April 22, 2022

Clarksdale, MS – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice on April 20th, announced a new whole-of-government effort led by… Read More

State Auditor Candidate Chris Dempsey Announces Endorsement From Kathleen O’Connor Ives, Former State Senator for the 1st Essex District Now Represented by Senator Diana DiZoglio

April 22, 2022

NEWBURYPORT, MA: State Auditor Candidate Chris Dempsey on April 20th, announced an endorsement by former State Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives, who previously represented the 1st Essex Senate… Read More

Biden-Harris Administration, USDA Forest Service Invest More Than $31 Million in 15 Landscape Restoration Projects

April 21, 2022

Projects Supported by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Washington, DC -- The Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service on April… Read More

Black Lives Matter Book Of The Week - White Lies : The Double Life Of Walter F. White And America's Darkest Secret

From: Jones Library

April 20, 2022

A much-needed new biography of an exceptionally courageous civil rights leader who is too little known today. Walter F. White led two lives: one as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance and the NAACP in… Read More

Baker-Polito Administration Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination andBoosters at Family-Friendly Events During April School Vacation Week

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker

April 20, 2022

Local Massachusetts businesses to offer giveaways, COVID-19 vaccines The Baker-Polito Administration is partnering with local businesses across the state to host free, family-friendly COVID-19… Read More

New Report Recommends Alternatives to Police Role in Traffic Safety in Massachusetts

April 13, 2022

LivableStreets releases “Dismantling Law Enforcement's Role in Traffic Safety: A Roadmap for Massachusetts” aiming to deconstruct the idea that policing improves traffic safety, and… Read More