Play by Play festival returns after five-year hiatus

Ryan Feyre
rfeyre@thereminder.com

NORTHAMPTON — After a five-year hiatus, mainly due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Play by Play festival is returning to Western Massachusetts at the A.P.E. Gallery in Northampton from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3....
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Nonprofit arts groups bring money into Springfield's economy

G. Michael Dobbs

SPRINGFIELD — A new study of Springfield by Americans for the Arts shows the economic importance of the arts and cultural segment to the city’s economy....
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Mass Humanities captures region’s voices in new project

Dennis Hohenberger

Mass Humanities has launched a unique audio storytelling initiative in collaboration with New England Public Media and PRX to celebrate diverse voices in the community....
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Shandelle caps off the summer with ‘CAPSULE_001’

Ryan Feyre
rfeyre@thereminder.com

Shandelle was right when she teased her new project on Instagram back in late August. “CAPSULE_001.” is, indeed, “for the summer; for the sunsets; for the parties; for the late nights; for the lovers.”...
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What I’m Eating: some of this year’s big eats at the Big E

Matt Conway

Like every Western Massachusetts resident, I have fulfilled my annual duty of stuffing my stomach at The Big E. ...
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What I’m Eating: Gourmet Burgers for National Burger Day

Matt Conway

How can you go wrong with a hamburger?...
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Craig Ferguson to perform at Academy of Music Sept. 7

G. Michael Dobbs

Craig Ferguson is a TV star, writer, actor and film director but what he loves best is stand-up comedy. As he told Reminder Publishing, he appreciates the energy of a live audience and the fact that every performance is different....
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What I’m eating: tried and true favorite fair foods

Matt Conway

Fair season is upon us!...
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Renovated grandstand, bevy of events expected for Three County Fair

Ryan Feyre
rfeyre@thereminder.com

NORTHAMPTON — The 206th Three County Fair is set to take place on Labor Day weekend from Sept. 1-4, and as long as the weather holds up, Three County Fair President Thomas Smiarowski is expecting a good turnout....
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