How Not to Save Old Main (Part One)

How Not to Save Old Main (Part One)

The Northampton State Hospital is no more.The oldest buildings on the campus were on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 1995 Northampton's Mayor Mary Ford agreed in writing with the state and the Massachusetts Historical Commission that every effort...
Pumpkin Justice

Pumpkin Justice

A pumpkin takes three to four days to carve, according to Flo and Rich Newman, and remains intact for a week at the most before it begins to rot. While it's unfortunate that their pumpkin artworks have such a short shelf life, occasionally the inevitable rotting...
CD Shorts

CD Shorts

As Cities BurnCome Now Sleep(Solid State/Tooth and Nail)Listening to this, I was initially apprehensive, then cautiously optimistic. Then I was impressed. These guys took the best aspects from three problematic genres—hardcore, emo, post-rock—and made an...
At Table: Café Evolution

At Table: Café Evolution

Café Evolution22 Chestnut Street, Northampton586-0200Hours: Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Wed. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Open all day (until 9 p.m.) Thu. and Fri. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jazz on Saturday nights. Sandwiches and entrées: $6.95-$8.95.No...