NBC bringing back 'Ironside,' dropping 'Go On,' 'Rock Center with Brian...
The network's entire fall schedule will be unveiled Sunday. NEW YORK (AP) — NBC is announcing a new comedy for fall from "Scrubs" creator Bill Lawrence and an updating of the `70s cop drama...
View ArticleConcert review: Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin make Calvin Theatre...
All in all, it was a quiet, introspective set, offset by the obvious camaraderie between the two singers–who seemed like sisters in many ways. Mary Chapin Carpenter, left and Shawn Colvin....
View ArticleTop 5: Quotes about motherhood
Mother's Day is celebrated on Sunday. “Mothers can forgive anything!” – Louisa May Alcott “A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.” – Princess Diana “All that I am or ever hope to be,...
View ArticleHatfield's Lisa Ekus, honored in Paris by Gourmand, promotes world's culinary...
Her firm today is a multi-faceted company. Lisa Ekus, president of the Lisa Ekus Group in Hatfield, poses with client Anne Willian's award-winning "The Cookbook Library: The Cooks, Writers, and...
View ArticleAspiring cookbook author Ashley Blom, of Greenfield, tweets success in Lisa...
Participants tweeted best ideas for 'So You Want to Write a Cookbook?' Ashley E. Blom, 25, of Greenfield, recently won The Lisa Ekus Group's "So You Want to Write a Cookbook?" contest. Submitted...
View ArticleRev. W.C. Watson, of Springfield's Canaan Baptist Church, writes about the...
Harvard grad author of 'Joyfilled: Discovering the Profound Value of the Joy Within.' The Rev. W.C. Watson Jr., of Canaan Baptist Church of Christ in Springfield, is author of "Joyfilled: Discovering...
View ArticleConcert review: Barry Manilow turns out the hits at Mohegan Sun Casino
"The Justin Bieber of the '70s" thrilled fans at the Connecticut casino. Barry Manilow, seen here in a January 29, 2013 performance on Broadway.AP UNCASVILLE, Conn. – It may be fashionable to dismiss...
View ArticleCynthia Simison: Take time for a Sunday drive tractor-style in Cummington
The event benefits the Hampshire County 4-H and the Massachusetts Future Farmers of America. Detail of a 1951 Farmall tractor.The Republican file photo Sunday drivers. Argghhhh. They slow you down....
View ArticleRecalling George Harrison promo for WSPR radio in Springfield
Jack Diamond's call to an ailing Harrison at the height of Beatlemania resulted in the guitarist recording a promo for the Springfield AM radio station. Beatle George Harrison, left, in a 1964...
View ArticleBrimfield Antique Shows kick off Tuesday
The May show runs May 14-19; there are also shows in July and September. September 4, 2012 - Brimfield - Staff photo by Michael S. Gordon - Dolores Ervin of Groton, Mass. and her daughter, Kim Ervin...
View Article'Rocky Mountain High' recalls music of John Denver
The tribute concert comes to CityStage in Springfield on Thursday and Friday. Ted Vigil as John Denver in "Rocky Mountain High." Although he doesn’t consider himself to be an impersonator, Ted Vigil,...
View ArticleCamel trek across Morocco's Sahara lets tourists experience mystery and...
For just over $200 per person, the Authentic Morocco tour includes transport to and from Marrakech by SUV, two nights accommodation, two breakfasts and dinners, English-speaking guides and a memorable...
View ArticleTravel: NYC artist creates installation with lobster rope
By ULA ILNYTZKY NEW YORK — A New York City artist has lassoed a small public park, creating a whimsical landscape of bright red, yellow and blue enclosures out of recycled lobster rope for visitors to...
View ArticleMaster Gardeners work hard to ensure wide variety at low prices for annual...
Shoppers are encouraged to bring a wagon to transport their plants. Linda Roche, of Holyoke, works on divided perennials in preparation for the 2011 Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association...
View ArticleTheo: Road trip to Hoboken like visit to paradise
Hoboken is famous in dog circles as it perennially makes the list of top dog friendly cities Read all of Theo Chipkin's columns Having just come back from a recent road trip, I must echo the...
View ArticleSeth Meyers to replace Jimmy Fallon late at night
The network said Sunday that the 12-year "Saturday Night Live" cast member will replace Jimmy Fallon at the 12:35 a.m. "Late Night" show next year. Jimmy Fallon, left, and Seth Meyers at the 2011...
View Article'Iron Man 3' rules box office for 2nd weekend
Studio estimates Sunday put "The Great Gatsby" at No. 2 behind Robert Downey Jr.'s superhero sequel. Robert Downey Jr., left, as Tony Stark/Iron Man and Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts in a scene from...
View ArticleThroughout the years, mother and daughter share love of travel
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO NEW YORK — When I was young, I learned a lot about travel from my mother. She taught me how and what to pack. She taught me to keep a travel diary to record my memories. And most...
View ArticleConcert review: Kris Kristofferson puts on songwriting clinic at Calvin Theatre
Kristofferson clearly enjoyed an up night on Sunday at the Calvin Theatre in Northampton, where an a three-quarters full house of devotees sat enrapt as the singer-songwriter unfolded five decades of...
View ArticleThis week, 'Game of Thrones' tells the story of "The Bear and the Maiden Fair"
This week's episode spent a lot of time developing some characters that have floated in the background this season. Jaime (Coster-Waldau) became a hero this week. Hopefully he stays that way.HBO As...
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