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A photograph from Stan Sherer's upcoming exhibit at Historic Northampton displays printed cloth, shown Tuesday. The exhibit juxtaposes old photographs and images of Northampton's silk industry with photos Sherer has taken of the modern silk industry in China.

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Art People: Stan Sherer, photographer

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Stan Sherer enjoys taking an occasional landscape photo, but that’s mainly as a reminder of a scene he’s enjoyed. It’s difficult at best, he says, to capture the expansive beauty of the outdoors. “I’m always thinking, ‘Do I really need to photograph this?’ ” he says. What Sherer, of Northampton, really likes to photograph is, as he puts it, “the … 0

FILE - This undated file photo provided by Sothebys New York shows a Navajo man's wearing blanket from the collection of Andy Williams. Williams' eclectic art collection has brought $46 million at a New York City auction on Wednesday May 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Sotheby's, File)

Andy Williams' eclectic art collection auctions for $46 million

Thursday, May 16, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Andy Williams’ eclectic art collection has brought $46 million at a New York City auction. The works sold on Wednesday, the first of a two-day sale at Christie’s. The late singer’s taste ranged from contemporary, impressionist and modern to Latin American and 20th-century decorative art and design. He … 0

This image released by Christie's auction house on Friday April 12, 2013, shows a drip painting by Jackson Pollock. The important drip painting by Pollock, "Number 19," realized a record $58.3 million at the Christie's auction Wednesday May 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Christie's)

Jean-Michel Basquiat painting sets new auction record at $48.8 million

Thursday, May 16, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) — A Jean-Michel Basquiat painting has set a new auction record for the graffiti artist at a sale of postwar and contemporary art in New York. Christie’s says “Dustheads” sold for $48.8 million on Wednesday. His “Untitled,” a painting of a black fisherman, held the previous record when it sold … 0

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Arianna Huffington, President and Editor-In-Chief of the Huffington Post Media Group, stands to give the commencement address Sunday during the 135th Commencement Ceremony at Smith College.

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Arianna Huffington at Smith calls for ‘third women’s revolution’

Northampton High School junior Anna Moore, left, runs Saturday in the 4x800 meter relay event during the Western Massachusetts Division I Track Championship at Holyoke High School. Northampton High School freshman Sierra Loomis runs of the track after passing the baton, at right.

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Northampton wins girls track title; Amherst rallies to second

Taj-Amir Torres of Amherst Regional High School, left, leads Saturday during the 100 meter dash event at the Western Massachusetts Division I Track Championship at Holyoke High School. Oushane Lewis of Central High School, center, and John Ferrera of Ludlow follow behind.

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Chicopee Comp overtakes Amherst to win boys track title

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Details about the Jerome Liebling exhibit

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Premium tickets to the opening gala of “A Walk Through Holyoke — 1982,” cost $100, which includes a limited-edition original poster of the photo “Young Women and Baby.” In addition to a talk by former Liebling student Ken Burns, the April 4 event features a strings performance by … 0

Easthampton group launches artist talk series Wednesday

Monday, March 25, 2013

EASTHAMPTON — Those interested in upcoming art exhibits in local galleries can get a glimpse inside their creators’ heads at the first in a new series of artist talks Wednesday. Four artists whose work is being displayed in Easthampton and Holyoke in the coming months will explain their … 0

Weekend planner: Dance

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Citing their production of “The Little Mermaid” as the “smash hit” of the company’s 2008 season, Pioneer Valley Ballet artistic directors Thomas Vacanti and Maryanne Kodzis have revived it with all-new choreography and special effects for shows this … 0

Whately’s Dickinson Library hosts month-long poetry nights

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

For national poetry month, the S. White Dickinson Library is hosting a poem night on April 16 at 7 p.m. There will be an open reading for all ages. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. Also throughout April, the library will display poems on the bulletin … 0

Weekend Planner: Theater

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

A stage show presented annually by the Women of Color Leadership Network at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, “Body Politics” explores issues relevant to contemporary women of color, including intersections of social identities, cultural appropriation, racism, violence, sexuality, … 0

Bob Dunn Playing Along: Lord of the dance? Not exactly

Thursday, March 21, 2013

As a proud American of Irish descent, there are a few things that come naturally to me. One is being able to spontaneously get into a conversation with a stranger at a bar about the state of the … 0

Kim Carlino stands in front of her artwork series "Coming From and Going To," Friday, in her Cottage Street Studio in Easthampton.

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Art people: Kim Carlino | painter

Thursday, March 21, 2013

You could call what painter Kim Carlino does riffing on polypropylene. Carlino’s paintings are colorful, fluid creations, accented, in places, with intricate lines and grids. The work the she does at her One Cottage Street studio in Easthampton … 0

In this Tuesday, March 19, 2013 photo visitors to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York wait in line to buy admission tickets. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

NYC art museum accused of duping visitors on fees

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

NEW YORK — Before visitors to the Metropolitan Museum of Art can stroll past the Picassos, Renoirs, Rembrandts and other priceless works, they must first deal with the ticket line, the posted $25 adult admission and the meaning … 0

Ashfield watercolor artist Walter Cudnohufsky his wife, Susan Cudnohufsky, at a recent crafts fair held at Norton Hill Inn in Ashfield. His artwork is on display behind the couple.
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Artist’s watercolors take their cue from nature

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Walter Cudohufsky’s paintings are steeped in the moods of the New England landscape, depicting old apple trees, birches, flowers and other pastoral vistas, including some inspired by the scenes at his farm in Ashfield, where he lives with … 0

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The mother-and-daughter team of Glora Osuna Perez and Lucia Angela Perez illustrated “Little Gold Star,” or “Estrellita de Oro,” a version of the Cinderella story.

Exhibit at Eric Carle Museum in Amherst shines spotlight on Latino children’s literature

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Latinos have played an increasingly important role in the United States in the last few decades, from the halls of Congress to Major League Baseball diamonds to the voting booths in last November’s presidential election. As well-represented characters … 0

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