My Little Turtle Rescue

My Little Turtle Rescue

Turtles and music naturally go together. At least they have for the past 50 years. The Grateful Dead’s 1977 album Terrapin Station cemented the connection between turtles and music for all time. Since we can’t bring out the Grateful Dead to Porchfest, we...
The Institute of Musical Arts

The Institute of Musical Arts

Nestled in the hills of western Massachusetts, The Institute for the Musical Arts has become a unique and influential space dedicated to supporting women and girls in music. Founded in 1986 by musicians and activists Ann Hackler and June Millington, the organization...
A Visit to Three Sisters Sanctuary

A Visit to Three Sisters Sanctuary

Tucked into the hills of Goshen, Massachusetts, along Route 112, Three Sisters Sanctuary is one of Western New England’s most quietly extraordinary destinations. Part sculpture garden, part healing retreat, part living artwork — it defies easy categorization....
Resilient Mill River Watershed Project

Resilient Mill River Watershed Project

Communities across western Massachusetts are facing a growing challenge: how to prepare for stronger storms, increased flooding, and the long-term impacts of climate change while protecting the natural character that makes the region unique. The Resilient Mill River...
Williamsburg Historical Society Open for Porchfest

Williamsburg Historical Society Open for Porchfest

Porchfest and Grange Fair attendees will also be able to visit the Williamsburg Historical Society building from 12-3 . It is an enduring emblem of local heritage and the rich, communal identity of Williamsburg, Massachusetts. Nestled at 8 Main Street, within the...