Amherst senior is a U.S. Presidential Scholar

Bearing witness to murder: Aria on 1921 racial attack in Oklahoma will screen online via UMass and other sites

A scientific hall of mirrors: Hampshire College alum pens novel rich in ideas and atmosphere

The art of springtime: Local and regional galleries offer a variety of work in May

From Mount Holyoke College to the Oscars: Pioneering director Chloé Zhao first studied film in the Valley

Jazz in varied forms: Valley Jazz Voices stages virtual concert, with a livestreamed segment by guest artist Karrin Allyson

Give Me Shelter: Hadley native’s new documentaries look at artistic dog, cat adoptions in city hall

Book Bag: ‘Silver Beach’ by Claire Cox; ‘Our Diminishments’ by Robin Amelia Morris

Endurance, fortitude, luck and generosity: Book recounts family’s effort to find a country to call home

The music industry’s Catch-22: As live music returns, some predict virtual shows will remain in the mix

Jazz Fest trios kick off spring in April

Putting the pandemic to good use: Veteran folksinger Paul Kaplan gets digital contributions from many musicians on his new album