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November 25, 2025

Sugarloaf Development’s Big Plans for Deerfield’s Center

Here is what has been approved to be built where the former Cumberland Farms store and parking lot are. The building goes right up to the sidewalk, and you’ll see there will be three new storefronts and 12 apartments upstairs. This is such a major development and a fantastic positive […]

October 30, 2025

Steel Magnolias at the Majestic, a Place I’d love to Hang Out

Last night we saw Steel Magnolias at the Majestic Theater, a very funny story about women and life in a small town Louisiana hair salon.

October 17, 2025

Pownal, Vermont Beckons for a Father Son Getaway

We’re taking a father and son trip for the weekend to Pownal, Vermont, where we wil recreate the magic of my father son trips with Nat Hartshorne.

October 13, 2025

Noises Off Was Mostly Off for Me at Ja’Duke

A review of the play Noises Off at Ja’Duke Theater in Turners Falls MA, performed on October 12, 2025, by theater critic Max Hartshorne.

October 7, 2025

Barcelona’s Stunning Beauty and a Lack of Fear

Some of the highlights of Barcelona are the Palau de la Musica, the harbor and the lovely Gotic Quarter with so many gorgeous buildings.

October 5, 2025

Raimat Arts Festival in Catalonia, Music Everywhere

The Raimat Arts Festival is held each year in Lleida, Spain, bringing cutting edge musicians, experimental and classical, to a beautiful part of Spain.

September 20, 2025

Lacy Bray’s Ozark Beer Co: A Family Affair in Rogers

Lacy Bray told me about what their Ozark Beer Co does to create community in Rogers Arkansas, and why she loves living there.

September 5, 2025

‘Once’ A Ballad That Took Its Time

Once, the Popular Musical, Opens at the Majestic in West Springfield In the musical Once, new at the Majestic Theater, the story brings a street performer (Guy, Nick Anastasia) in contact with a Czech immigrant (Girl, Kate Theis) in Dublin. A transaction over fixing her Hoover vacuum becomes a partnership, […]

August 29, 2025