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Amherst Live showcases local stories
Amherst Live creator Oliver Broudy calls the show "a mashup of The Daily Show, TED Talks, and The Moth Story Hour with a hyperlocal twist." The third installment of Amherst Live happens Saturday, September 13 at the Bowker Auditorium at UMass Amherst at 7:30 p.m. followed by an after party for networking and discussion.
Five Ways to Eat Your Way Through Western Massachusetts
Good Stock Farm, Hatfield | Photo by Kevin Miyazaki
With several new restaurants and a cooking school open and a handful of food-centric events like the Cummington (Aug. 21-24) and Three County (Aug. 29-Sept. 1) Fairs and Northampton's annual Restaurant Week (Sept. 7-11), you'll have no shortage of ways to fill your belly in western Massachusetts as this summer comes to a close.
In Case You Missed It from Visit Hampshire County Aug. 8, 2014
#nofilter Sunset over the Connecticut River | Hadley, MA
Here are a few more of our favorite finds from our quest for all things Hampshire County this week that we shared on Facebook and Twitter that you might have missed. This week it's sunsets, haunted houses and throwbacks.
In Case You Missed It from Visit Hampshire County This Week
Herrell's Ice Cream, Northampton | Photo by Lynne Graves
Here are a few of our favorite finds from our quest of all things Hampshire County this week that we shared on Facebook and Twitter that you might have missed, from paragliding over the valley to TV show American Pickers coming to town!
6 Things to Add to Your Mid-Summer Bucket List
Chesterfield Gorge | Photo by Lynne Graves
Can you believe July is already half over? As the summer months continue to slip away, here are a few things to add to your things to do in Massachusetts summer bucket list, from sidewalk sales to swimming holes, Shakespeare to rock music and more!
Come Find Your Side of Massachusetts
See why we call this place home with our new video. Maybe you'll discover a new place where you feel at home, too.
New feature makes your getaway planning even easier
The pool at the Clarion, a room at the Hampton Inn, and the Hotel Northampton
Now that you've decided to come visit us, are you looking for hotels in Northampton, Amherst or Hadley? How about a quaint bed & breakfast in Williamsburg or Easthampton? Our newest feature lets your search for lodging options with availability based on your travel dates. Seach by lodging type, amenity, town, or price range. Happy planning!
Three can’t-miss festivals in June
The River's music tent at the Taste of Amherst
The summer is off to a spectacular start here in western Massachusetts. Maybe you just attended the Asparagus Festival or Taste of Massachusetts Wine Festival, but if you’re still looking for things to do in Massachusetts, our arts, culture, and culinary celebrations don’t stop there. Don't miss Cottage Street's Cultural Chaos block party June 14, the Taste of Amherst June 19-22, and Django in June on June 20 & 21.
Share your photos for a chance to win a tote
At the market or on the farm around Hampshire County
We want to see your side of Massachusetts! Since it’s time to celebrate the season of fresh local produce from our nearly 800 farms and all that comes with it, we want you to share your best "farm-to-table" photos! Visit us on Facebook and post your favorite farm-to-table photo on our page! We'll pick our favorite photo on Friday, June 13 and announce the winner on Facebook.
Kick off New England’s Pride Season in Northampton
Pride Day, Northampton | Photo by Transit Authority Figures
We’re full of pride all year round in Hampshire County, but the sparks really fly the first weekend of May every year when Northampton’s Annual LGBT Pride Day kicks off Pride season in New England. Join the Pride Parade and Celebration Saturday, May 3 from noon to 5 p.m. and celebrate Northampton's newest store for men, Hero Men's Gear, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Extend the celebration to embark on a walking tour of Northampton's LGBTQ history with the Sexual Minorities Archives on Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m.