Bringing it all home: UMass graduate Col. Jason Fettig will lead the U.S. Marine Band in a performance at the university

The Beat Goes On: Rock rules on Oct. 22, while jazz, Americana, and classical music are also on the way

A man for all seasons: Northampton performances will celebrate the late dancer, choreographer and actor Peter B. Schmitz

Best Bites: Authentic Chinese flavors in the Valley

‘We’re Still Here’: Exhibit at Springfield Museums profiles Native Americans in Valley

Earth Matters: Falling for cedars

Best Bites, coffeehouses: Where to sit, sip and get lost in your work

A jazz legend comes to town: Prolific and influential bassist Ron Carter and his ensemble will headline the Northampton Jazz Festival

Artist’s spirit lives on: UMass’ Nelson Stevens has two of his historic murals re-created in Springfield

Earth Matters: Picture books can help us talk to children about climate change

Book Bag: ‘The Dawn of Nothing Important’ by David Giannini; ‘You Can Travel Forever’ by Daisy Mathias

Review: Comparing the past to the present in ‘The U.S. and the Holocaust’ documentary