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Area Briefs: Quabbin Photo Group to present nature program 'I See You'

Quabbin Photo Group to present nature program ‘I See You’ BELCHEROWN — The Quabbin Photo Group will feature Dale Monette’s program “I See You,” which is a compilation of some of his dramatic nature photographs along with how he captured these images. It will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Belchertown Recreation Department, 66 State St. The program is free and open to the public. Monette is a nature photographer specializing in wildlife and landscapes, primarily of the Quabbin Reservoir. Through his photographs he shares his unique familiarity with the land and the animals living throughout […]

Singalong concert at Bombyx to honor the late Dolly Parton

When beloved country music superstar, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25, fans across the world mourned the loss of an artist known for powerful hit songs, big hair, and outfits that were as sparkly as her personality. This week, a local musician is bringing that reverence for Parton to the Pioneer Valley. […]

'The tail doesn’t stop wagging': At Forbes Library, Sunny the dog is a paws-itive influence

Ten-year-old Harvey St. Martin used to be afraid of his friend Sunny. He wouldn’t come near her. In fact, the first time he saw her, he screamed. It took months for the two to get acquainted, and now, Sunny and St. Martin hang out on Wednesday afternoons. Sunny didn’t mind the wait — that’s part […]

Arts briefs: A cyanotype workshop, 'Friendsgiving' concert and two local productions

Cyanotype workshop Artist Nikki Gardner will teach a two-session cyanotype printing workshop at 33 Hawley in Northampton on Sunday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cyanotype is a photography printing process that uses chemistry and UV light to create vibrant Prussian blue prints on fabric or paper. The first session will focus on canvas tote bags; the second session will focus on watercolor paper and zines. In a news release, Gardner said, “Cyanotype has been part of my fine art practice for a number of years. I am interested in pushing the process and seeing […]

Guest columnist Max Hartshorne: A letter from the IRS that wasn’t bad news

Like most people, I don’t get excited when I see an envelope from the Internal Revenue Service in my mailbox. Usually, an IRS letter means paperwork, confusion, or some issue that needs attention. So when I opened a notice that arrived recently from the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS, I expected the worst. Instead, […]