Bill nearly relives Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant” adventures. Also, find out what political issue generated the most phone calls and emails to Bill. Remember kids: One person’s public art installation is another person’s vandalism!
Northampton High School’s production of The Sound of Music opens tonight. We talk to director Cate Damon and actors Monica Hunter-Hart and Becca Flinker about how difficult it is to build the Alps in a high school theater, among other things.
Plus, a bummer of a development in the local radio scene….
Mention the name “Andrei Berman” to some Northampton progressives, and you may see a flash of annoyance. The former Northampton high school student is notorious for what may have been a key role in the defeat of the 2004 override. These days, Mr. Berman is finishing up a stint in “Teach for America,” and has some interesting opinions on education reform; especially the way the issue is dealt with in Waiting for Superman.