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Pamela Means presents Black, Brown and Beige: named after a Duke Ellington composition, this is a family-friendly public event celebrating the artistry and cultural contributions of Black, Brown and Beige people. Demonstrating that throughout history, Black, Brown and Beige artists have used their voices, their lives, their art, to call out injustice, call in community, inspire compassion, assuage pain, instill joy, spread love, and prove possibilities of a brighter, better, and loving world. Means will also share her trajectory as an artist, making music for peace and unity, committed to authentic self-expression. Performing a mix of originals and cover songs, we will explore the origin stories and lineages of many recognizable "sing-along" tunes sung by Harriet Tubman, Leadbelly, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Tracy Chapman, Prince, etc.! 

So long as the weather is on our side, Pamela will perform from the front steps of the Montague Center Branch Library.

This program is supported by a grant from the Montague Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Date: May 27, 2026

Time: 6:00-7:00 PM

Location: Montague Center Branch Library | 17 Center St, Montague, MA

Hi,
we’re four guys, and we’ve put together Westminster’s restaurant scene in an app called Vota. The concept is simple: you see two places side by side (for example Famille vs. Kachina Southwestern Grill), you choose the place you’d rather go to, and the ranking updates instantly. The more people vote, the more accurate the list gets over time. There are still a few duplicates here and there, but I’m continuously cleaning up the data.

Here’s the iPhone version, with categories that actually fit Westminster’s food scene:
https://apps.apple.com/app/vota-restaurant-ratings/id6744969212

And here’s the Android version (finally live):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vota.app

P.S. I’m not from Westminster (I live in Gothenburg). I’m not collecting data, not selling anything, and the app does not use AI-generated content. I’m posting in a few different subreddits because we now support more regions, and I genuinely want honest feedback from people who actually know the area.

They grew up on a hippie commune.

They got shipped off to private school.

They travelled across the continent to bring back a pop-star-turned-misogynistic-rapper.

And they sold all of their ADHD meds to get them there.
Now, Penny and Ezra lamb are prying to tell you all about it at CitySpace in Easthampton, MA this spring.

Why’s It Gotta Be? Theater Group’s debut production, Legoland, a dark comedy, plays May 22-31 starring Julia Adamo as Penny Lamb and Terrance Fables as Ezra Lamb, directed by Devin Dumas. Get tickets for $23 today at www.wigbtheater.org/legoland!

https://gazettenet.com/2026/05/15/neighborhood-opposition-halts-140-unit-affordable-housing-project-in-amherst

And this is the woman who filed the lawsuit this time:

https://www.umass.edu/honors/commonwealth-honors-college-experience/your-space/louis-and-hilda-greenbaum-gallery

This one was suggested by u/rJohnandYoko who said all confederate states must go but since only 1 state can go I went with u/The_Mongrel_Tarants request to remove North Carolina as they were a confederate states so goodbye NC!

I am looking for someone to take over my lease for August 2026 through July 2027 because I am moving out of the area. Since this is for a relet, the cost of the apartment is lower than most other comparable apartments in the building.

It is a fully furnished 1-bedroom and 1-bathroom 612 square-foot luxury apartment located in downtown Amherst. It includes a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a laundry closet with an in-unit washer/dryer machine, and large windows in both rooms of the apartment. All utilities and 5G Wi-Fi are included.

Eleven East Pleasant is a pet-friendly apartment complex with a complimentary 24/7 gym, indoor bicycle storage, space to walk dogs, covered parking spaces, and 24/7 maintenance. It is a short walk to campus and is located right next to a bus stop, served by 7 PVTA bus lines. There are a lot of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops right around the building.

Message me if you have any questions!

The link to the virtual tour of my apartment is: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=bbrZvVpbL4g

“From the moment the doors open, both characters are “on” welcoming the audience into their presentation - Penny trying to keep things level while Ezra peddles his ADHD medications […] - all the way up to when the play begins.”

You’ll find no proscenium boundaries in Why’s It Gotta Be? Theater Group’s Legoland - read more about what we had to say on our upcoming production to No Proscenium at www.noproscenium.com/coming-soon-legoland!

Legoland plays May 22-31 at CitySpace in Easthampton, MA - get tickets at www.wigbtheater.org/legoland!