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Karen Osborn, author of “The Music Book,” says part of her goal with her new novel was to “capture an entire life that’s held in just a few moments.” She’s seen here outside her home in Amherst.

Music and memory: In new novel, Amherst author Karen Osborn traces the path of a female cellist

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterJuly 23, 2020

“Evanescence” by Wally Swist.

Poetry and prose: Wally Swist’s meditations, and a new murder mystery

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterJuly 16, 2020

Lake Street Dive at the Green River Festival in 2019. They’re one of the bands that can be seen on the web or heard on the radio at the Green River Festival on Air, which takes place July 10-12.

Bring on the music: Signature Sounds, Academy of Music will host virtual concerts in early July

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterJuly 12, 2020

John Paul White performs at The Parlor Room in Northampton on March 12, the last show the club hosted before closing due to the pandemic.

When the show can’t go on: Live music venues assess their losses, consider plans for reopening

by Steve Pfarrer Staff Writers, and Chris Goudreau Staff WritersJuly 6, 2020

Jen Polins and her daughter, Edy Polins Savage, 14, spend time with their 12-week-old Wheaten Terrier, Ozzie, at their home in Florence.

Welcome home: New pets offer comfort during pandemic

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterJune 15, 2020

Scott Hunter describes his picaresque life and past struggles with addiction in his memoir “And the Monkey Lets Go.”

Back from the brink: Memoir by Scott Hunter depicts his recovery from years of drug abuse and emotional wreckage

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterJune 5, 2020

Two of the four sculptures created by Harold Grinspoon, installed at Look Park.

Reaching for the sky: Harold Grinspoon loans outdoor artworks to Look Park

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterJune 1, 2020

A two-frame image by LeUyen Pham, part of the virtual exhibit “Art in Place” at the Eric Carle Museum, depicts a busy street … and then a nearly empty one.

Solace in art: Eric Carle Museum features first virtual exhibit

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterMay 29, 2020

Pam Victor, at upper right, says Happier Valley Comedy is "going dark" at the moment but is maintaining a volunteer online presence. She's seen here with fellow improv comedians Moe McElligott and Laura Patrick.

Happier Valley Comedy leaves the light on: Hadley club ends remote classes but maintains online presence

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterMay 21, 2020

Poet and children’s book author Jane Yolen.

Poetry and prose for the pandemic: Area writers talk about what they’re reading

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterMay 21, 2020