WINE & SPIRITS

We learn about this year's Fall Festival of Shakespeare, try wines at Dare Bottleshop & Provisions, and hear live music from local band Lux Deluxe.

We talk with author Angela Marcellino about her book, "The True Natives of Cape Cod and Their Foodways," hear live music from Jim Hewitt of Easthampton-based band Lost Film, and have our latest Wine Thunderdome.

We hear live music from Jake Klar, learn about Valley Light Orchestra's new production, "The McAdo," and try wines at Tip Top Wine Shop.

We take a ride on comedian Tim Lovett's comedy bus, hear the powerful tunes of local musician Pamela Means, and taste Californian Pinot Noirs at Table & Vine.

We check out what's happening at the Shea Theater as band Cloudbelly prepares to take the stage, chat with Human Agenda Theater before their performance at Easthampton's CitySpace, and try hard ciders at Provisions in Northampton.

We celebrate 50 years of operations with the Stavros Center for Independent Living, check out fun happenings with Dare Bottleshop, and talk nuclear threat with Mr. Universe.

We talk the history of glass art at Springfield Museums with artist Josh Simpson, have Live Music Friday with the timeless Jenna Nicholls, and taste mystery wines at Dare Bottleshop & Provisions.

We try wines from the Canary Islands, hear about expanding access to music and instruments with organization 18 degrees, and listen to live music with an 11-string guitar!

We have double Live Music Friday with Dar Williams and four members of the Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra and taste California Cabernets with wine friend Ken Washburn.

We find the origins of the word "love" in sports with Word Nerd Emily Brewster, take a tour of Berkshire Mountain Distillers, and get a list of beachy-themed board games perfect for summer.