by Phillip Martin | Jun 26, 2008 | The Public Humanist
Traveling on an air-conditioned bus along Malaysia’s North-South Highway to Kuala Lumpur several months ago could not sensibly be compared to the freedom ride from Selma to Montgomery. But for the dark-skinned man seated near me, it could well have been a...
by Northampton Redoubt | Jun 26, 2008 | Northampton Redoubt
Behind fine dining establishments in an alley behind Northampton’s Main Street is some intriguing art work. Would establishing a Business Improvement District help or hurt this, "spray can alley?" I’m not sure what it means but it’s an...
by Masculinity and Its Discontents | Jun 26, 2008 | Masculinity and Its Discontents
I have to admit that as much as I’m (or I was) a big fan of the Geico Caveman’s early work, I never watched an episode of the TV series that spun from those ads. Lately, though, Geico has been airing some new ads that, to me anyway, lack all of the charm,...
by Sarah Gibbons | Jun 26, 2008 | Stage
Modern dance pioneer Ted Shawn and his wife, Ruth St. Denis, purchased the Jacob’s Pillow farm in 1930 in hopes of creating a pastoral setting for their dance company. But the Denishawn Company’s residence was to be short-lived—the couple separated a...
by our readers | Jun 26, 2008 | News
In principle, I agree with Mark Roessler's point in "No 'Village' at Hospital Hill" (June 12, 2008) that it is unfortunate that the primary commercial occupant of the site will be a defense contractor moving from elsewhere in town. As a member of...