My kind of venue. Small enough to still pack a big show with the right amount of people…read more Honeycomb played 11/30/24 and put on one hell of a show with his guests. I parked down the street in a lot which was a two minute walk so easy access.

I hadn't been to the Drake and was excited to check out the venue for a show…read more It's a small, intimate space on the second floor. The stage is all of a 6" rise off the floor puts you face to face with the band. the back of the venue is dominated by a large well stocked bar. There are a number of chairs / benches around as well for those that feel inclined to sit. The drink prices are very reasonable as well which is a bonus. It is a pretty low ceiling spot, earplugs may be in order if you don't want tinnitus in 20 years lol. Great spot, looking forward to going back.

I love going to Last Ditch. It's a great little queer community with tons of events and wonderful…read morepeople!

I used to volunteer here, and I had a wonderful time. Flywheel is a non-profit, collectively run…read morecommunity arts group. They offer live music, art exhibits, film & video screenings, poetry & spoken word, theater & performance art, and children's events. Local and national artists grace their stage, screen, and walls. Their emphasis is on emerging artists, independent musicians, and other non-mainstream creative types. A lot of local scenes have coalesced around this place. Admission is kept low making all events affordable for the local community. The venue is supported by door donations, fundraising, and grants. Periodically Flywheel puts on large scale shows featuring acts like Fugazi and Le Tigre. Flywheel is currently on hiatus due to the renovations being performed on their relocation space in the former town hall. Their previous site featured a cafe, zine library, art gallery, and performance space. Local scenester tip: Don't call it "The Flywheel". I look forward to visiting them in their new incarnation!

Updates on Flywheel: As of 2010, Flywheel has related in Easthampton's Old Town Hall, and it's as…read morecool as ever! Like the old space, Flywheel still puts on live music, art exhibits, film & video screenings, children's events, dance parties, record fairs poetry and spoken word, performance art pieces, and more. The cozy cafe area shares its space with the zine library, and leads out to the performance space. Flywheel has recently been the venue for Ladyfest and benefit shows for Pioneer Valley's Zine fest, and looks forward to showcasing more local bands. It's all volunteer-run, and people are free to donate some time to help out, either with shows or at "work parties" (like the bi-weekly party for cataloguing zines) as much or as little as they can.

They no longer have the lounge but the Friday night $5 shows remain the best deal around if you…read morewant to see a range of performers.

Re: performance: So funny. They often include audience participation, which makes the performance…read moreway more fun. And they don't resort to "dirty jokes " to get a laugh.

Very cool place! Definitely a small, intimate venue with a good sound and lighting systems. They…read moreget some pretty good local bands here. I would definitely go back here to see a show!

Great classic candlepin alley. Old school Brunswick ball returns in remarkably good shape for their…read moreage. Clean approaches and lanes. Scoring still by hand (as it should be.) The masking units that cover the pinsetters are see-through, meaning you can watch the original equipment doing its job, which is pretty unique. That also means that there is minimal muddling of the sound they and the pins make, so be prepared. A must visit for candlepin, as places like these are closing every year.

This place is tops…read more I went down here for the first time the other day and the weekend buffet was inexpensive and delicious, with all you can eat pork and chicken. The bar was decent, the service was curt but not rude or overly obsequious. The bowling alley itself is like a working museum with the original machines and the decoration going back to the turn of the century, some beautiful woodwork, and the patio is a delight. Really hope this place sees more business, the building could use a little TLC, but it's unlike anything I've seen.

wait time for food is absolutely atrocious…read more already been waiting 25 minutes for a breakfast sandwich, mind you there's only one other person here having a coffee

This place has been a safe haven for my girlfriends and I for many years. Special place in my heart…read morefor the iced chai, mochas, and the best gluten free focaccia I've ever had. It's so good, we always stop here when I'm in town. It's the same trio of people working always and they're always friendly. Full of locals. Great Internet cafe or place to read and hang out. Very laid back. All around, I love it.

I really want to offer a great review of the 1794 Meeting House but my hopes, and what it really…read moreoffers, are a bit apart so I'm offering a mixed review. I'll start with the good! The idea of an old meeting house being used for the arts is wonderful. The setting, at the quaint New England town common in New Salem is picture perfect. I went there to hear live music and the venue is great for listening to live music! The staff or volunteers were kind and friendly. Okay, the not so great. Understandably the venue struggles in a small town for funding so it's in need of some repairs cosmetically...not the end of the world though. The only bathroom is a porta-potty. It makes sense, this is an old building and even if there was a bathroom the old septic system would likely not handle the current needs. They do offer a large porta-potty, accessible, but still, as expected it's a smelly porta-potty. The worst part is the seating. The old pew like seats, while they look cool, are just plain uncomfortable for more than a half hour seating. They offer benches to elevate the foot a bit but still, it's painfully uncomfortable to sit through an entire show. Will I return? Maybe, if a performer I really like is playing there but if not, no.

We have been going to the Meeting House for years and they have a variety of great performers. We…read morerecently went to hear the Quabbin Pro Musica and not only was that group excellent but the acoustics are terrific. The group of community volunteers who keep this going deserve a lot of credit!