Carolyn Brown

Mastering one Beethoven sonata is a feat even for an accomplished musician, but one local pianist has accepted the challenge to master all 32 of them.

You don't have to travel to a faraway kingdom (or even a big city) to have a fantasy-inspired experience. Next week, you'll only need to travel to Holyoke.

EASTHAMPTON — If you think you're “not an artist,” a local arts organization hopes you'll rethink that while raising money for a good cause.

A local church wants to help people find God — without needing them to be part of a church.

The School for Contemporary Dance & Thought (SCDT) will host “Across the Generations” on Sunday at the Hatchery in Northampton.

I've been with the same partner for many years, since before I transitioned. We've navigated all of my dysphoria around my sexual preferences up to this point. Recently I had bottom surgery and I was wondering — how do I start the conversation about navigating the nuances of me having this new anatomy while also figuring out myself how to enjoy my new set up?

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.

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.

It was a sunny Friday morning when the group rounded the corner onto Main Street on their bikes. There were about a dozen of them, and they were ready for coffee and pastries after a ride along the Manhan Rail Trail.

On Friday, the Academy of Music will be overrun with zombies. Only a few days ago, these living humans, who will perform outside the theater, first had to rehearse being undead.