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Matthew Zellmer-Brown, right, of Leeds, in his role as the “Nutcracker”, battles Alex Wilga, second from left, of Hadley, as the “Rat King” during a rehearsal on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Easthampton for the Pioneer Valley Ballet production of “The Nutcracker” to be performed at the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton this Friday through Sunday. Wilga is joined by “Rats” Anna Mansfield, left, and Vanessa Reece, both of Northampton.

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Resuming a holiday tradition: Shut down last year, Pioneer Valley Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ returns to the stage

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterDecember 6, 2021

Americana performer Rhiannon Giddens and her partner, multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi, come to the Academy of Music Sept. 8.

Music back in the house: Live performances return in a big way in September

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterSeptember 2, 2021

The Academy of Music reopens Sept. 8, but ticket holders will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test to gain entry.

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Academy of Music to reopen with strict COVID-19 protocols in place

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterAugust 23, 2021

Composer and saxophonist Felipe Salles, who teaches jazz at UMass Amherst, will bring his large ensemble to the Academy of Music April 24 for a livestreamed performance.

The musical melting pot: Live-streamed shows at the Academy of Music feature Latin American jazz

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterMarch 26, 2021

Debra J’Anthony, the Academy of Music’s executive director, points toward a wall that will be removed as part of an expansion and renovation of the women’s restroom into this vaulted space.

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A bathroom fix: Restrooms at historic Academy of Music to get major overhaul

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterJanuary 26, 2021

French-born guitarist Stephane Wrembel, now living outside New York City, comes to Northampton’s Academy of Music Dec. 19 with his band to play two live-streamed shows inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt.

Django in December: Acclaimed guitarist Stephane Wrembel plays a livestreamed show from Northampton’s Academy of Music

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterDecember 16, 2020

Bryn Nowell of South Hadley makes her pitch at the Academy of Music during a livestreamed story slam in early October. The popular event was beamed out to about 250 households via Zoom.

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Internet-told tales: Popular story slam at Academy of Music is livestreamed from stage

by Steve Pfarrer Staff Writer November 3, 2020

Lake Street Dive at the Green River Festival in 2019. They’re one of the bands that can be seen on the web or on the radio at the Green River Festival on Air, which takes place July 10 to 12.

Bring on the music: Signature Sounds, Academy of Music will host virtual concerts in early July

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterJune 26, 2020

John Paul White performs at The Parlor Room in Northampton on March 12, the last show the club hosted before closing due to the pandemic.

When the show can’t go on: Live music venues assess their losses, consider plans for reopening

by Steve Pfarrer Staff Writers, and Chris Goudreau Staff WritersJune 24, 2020

Cecil Baldwin is the longtime narrator of “Welcome to Night Vale,” playing a character of the same name on the podcast and in the live shows.

A strange town comes to town: Live version of popular podcast “Welcome to Night Vale” opens new tour in Northampton

by Steve Pfarrer Staff WriterMarch 5, 2020March 5, 2020