by Addison MacDonald | Apr 27, 2016 | Events, Preview
By Cori Urban | Special to The Republican on April 13, 2016 at 8:40 AM, updated April 13, 2016 at 8:41 AM NORTHAMPTON –In the late 19th century, Edward H.R. Lyman, a philanthropist and Northampton native, had a vision for a new venue for culture and theater in his...
by Addison MacDonald | Apr 27, 2016 | Events, Music, News, Preview
By JOHN ADAMIAN Special To The Courant Now that The Roots have demonstrated that they can be the house band for “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” and Reggie Watts is helping supply music for “The Late Late Show,” perhaps it’s time...
by Addison MacDonald | Nov 5, 2015 | Music, Reviews
From STANDING ROOM ONLY, Northern New England’s Music, Arts & Dining Guide NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS – Joe Jackson is one of those artists that transcends music genres; pub rock, punk, jazz, R & B, ballads and even vibes of world music… and they...
by Addison MacDonald | Sep 16, 2015 | Events, News, Theater
The Valley Advocate By Hunter Styles – Sep 8, 2015 Pittsburgh playwright Tammy Ryan was picking up her daughter from kindergarten in 2007 when she noticed the mother standing next to her, dressed in military fatigues and combat boots. They had met the week...
by Box Office | May 22, 2015 | Dance
MASS LIVE – by Ken Ross – Northampton, MA – April 18, 2015 Does music move? Can you watch notes dance in the air? The answer is a clear, resounding YES. Any lingering doubts were quickly dispelled Friday night at the Academy of Music. There, six dancers flawlessly...
by Box Office | May 8, 2015 | News
By George Lenker | Special to The Republican on May 06, 2015 at 11:28 AM A vibrant city combines the best of the old and new, and when it comes to historic venues presenting modern shows, it’s hard to beat Northampton’s Academy of Music Theatre. The...
by Box Office | Apr 23, 2015 | Music
By Laura Newberry | laura.newberry@masslive.com Follow on Twitter on April 23, 2015 at 9:45 AM, updated April 23, 2015 at 2:03 PM As it often is with major life changes, it all began with some heartache. Heather Maloney was sitting in silent meditation at a Buddhist...
by Box Office | Apr 22, 2015 | Dance
MASS LIVE – by Ken Ross – Northampton, MA – April 18, 2015 Does music move? Can you watch notes dance in the air? The answer is a clear, resounding YES. Any lingering doubts were quickly dispelled Friday night at the Academy of Music. There, six dancers...
by Box Office | Apr 12, 2015 | Dance, Events
Members of Taylor 2 performing “Esplanade,” one of the pieces on the program April 17 at the Academy of Music in Northampton. (Photo by Tom Caravaglia, courtesy of the Paul Taylor Dance Company)By Ken Ross | kross@repub.com Follow on Twitter on April 09,...
by Box Office | Apr 12, 2015 | Dance
By Kathryn Roy | Special to The Republican on March 26, 2015 at 7:03 AM, updated March 26, 2015 at 7:07 AM A group of talented students at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is preparing for its annual spring dance performance. The Catalyst Dance...