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"On the Threshold" by Margaret Lloyd JERREY ROBERTS

Art People: Margaret Lloyd | poet, painter

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Florence artist Margaret Lloyd lived for only two years in her native country of Wales, before moving as a toddler with her family to central New York state. Even so, she says, she left a bit of her heart in her homeland. “Welsh is my first language; I’m an immigrant,” Lloyd said in an interview last week as she meandered … 0

Blaise’s Bad Movie Guide

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Happy Flag Day! My editor suggested I review a movie with a patriotic theme, but such is not my forte. Even listening to Sylvester Stallone give his speech at the end of “Rambo” is below my threshold of pain. Then a coworker reminded me of a movie that ranks tops in the Most … 0

Diane Cluck

Tuned in: What's happening in the Valley this weekend

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Jonathan Richman often gets described as “childlike” because of his unadorned songs with a big heart on their sleeve, whether he’s singing about the magic of “Vincent Van Gogh” or “The Lonely Little Thrift Store.” But a better description of Richman is “honest,” because he’s always been direct, both musically and lyrically. He … 0

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Patricia Gillepsie practices cantering with her horse at Stone Pony Farm in Leverett on June 16, 2013. She has been riding horses since 1989. AYRIKA WHITNEY Cantering in Leverett
Center, from left: Sarah Dobrow, Sage Loomis, Heather Giguere JERREY ROBERTS Your Time: Childs Park, Northampton
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Valley Readings

Thursday, May 30, 2013

The following author appearances, readings and book events are planned for the coming week in the Valley: BISHOP’S LOUNGE: Shape&Nature Press hosts a benefit reading and music party Sunday, 4:30-9 p.m., 41 Strong Ave., Northampton. Readings by Dennis Finnell, Jedediah Berry, Corwin Ericson, Mary Koncel, Susan Stinson, Amy … 0

Kent Jacobson poses for a portrait Friday in Northampton. SARAH CROSBY

ID: Kent A. Jacobson

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Kent Jacobson grew up in Arcadia State Park in Rhode Island and has lived in the wilds of Montana. But he has lived mostly in college towns: New Haven, Conn.; Bloomington, Ind.; Missoula, Mont.; Amherst; and Northampton. His … 0

Caleigh Giangregorio of Northampton. KEVIN GUTTING

Style Stop: Caleigh Giangregorio

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Caleigh Giangregorio, a fashion design major at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, says her attire makes a statement about who she is. The Style Stop team thought so, too, when it came across Giangregorio … 0

I was driving around Easthampton recently, looking for feature-photo ideas, when I spotted these toy trucks perched on a mound of dirt. At first I was disappointed that there were no children playing with them — what a perfect picture that would have made. But when I saw the deconstructed full-size ATV in the background, behind its tiny cousins, I paused to reconsider the concept of “toy.”

Photo Gallery: Keep on truckin’

Thursday, May 30, 2013

I was driving around Easthampton recently, looking for feature-photo ideas, when I spotted these toy trucks perched on a mound of dirt. At first I was disappointed that there were no children playing with them — what a … 0

Max Thieriot, left, and Marc Jacobs in a scene from "Disconnect" AP Photo/LD Entertainment

Movie times

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Contact theaters to verify titles and times, which are subject to change. Amherst Cinema 28 Amity St., Amherst, 253-2547 www.amherstcinema.org In the House (R) Daily 7:30, Sat.-Sun. also 2:25 Mud (PG-13) Daily 2, 7, 9:35; Sun. also 11:25 a.m.; … 0

Kathleen Mellen’s best bets

Thursday, May 30, 2013

THE WARMTH OF THE SUN It comes as no surprise that a Vermont percussionist and composer would be inspired by the warmth of the sun in southern locales. In a concert tonight at 8 in the Recital Hall at Hampshire College in Amherst, Julian Gerstin blends jazz with … 0

Steve Pfarrer’s best bets

Thursday, May 30, 2013

CELEBRATION MUSIC For 10 years, Jason Trotta’s been directing the Northampton Community Music Center. NCMC will celebrate Saturday with an afternoon of community music. Mayor David Narkewicz emcees; students, staff and local musicians perform. Lineup includes Jamie Kent, Evelyn Harris, a Mozart piano quartet and a jazz ensemble. … 0

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