Here is a series of links to places that for one reason or another we find interesting. Since links are what the web is all about, we are always looking for more. If you'd like to make a suggestion, or if you wish to trade URL's, please drop us a line.

Local Sites

These are some local sites.

Beer & Winemaking Supplies: Now in their third decade in business, the good folks at this terrific shop have launched thousands of amateur brewing careers, and more than a few professional ones, too. Stop in and pay them a visit.

Michael Martindell: Michael Martindell's work is a tribute to the unusual, strange, exaggerated, and sometimes-dark themes found on the fringes of art, culture, and nature. It represents what in the world around him has grabbed his imagination and inspired him to think and be creative. You can view several of Michael's pieces at the Northampton Brewery.

Noho.com: Although longtime residents hate the term "Noho" (old-time townies will always refer to Northampton as 'Hamp), that's the only fault we can find with this site. It's a handsome, thorough resource dedicated to our town.

Northampton Chamber of Commerce: Look for Northampton visitor information, area directory, special events etc.

Pioneer Valley Business Alliance for Local Living Economies: PVBALLE is a non profit group that encourages people in Western MA to think local first. They work closely with local independent businesses to make positive changes in our local economy, community and environment.

Primer Donna Painting: See your walls with new texture and richness. Add a window or a whole world through a new door with the trickery of paint and trompe l'oeil. Imagine your furniture painted to reflect your favorite colors or fantastical scenes. Get help with a color consultation. Let your imagination and our know-how come together to change your interior space into something that will make your heart sing every time you're in it!

The Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park: Browse the website of one of small town America's most beautifully maintained parks

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Beer Sites

These are beer-related sites.

Beer Advocate: Beer reviews, beer education, beer forums, beer articles, beer events...basically a great site for people who love beer

Beertown: The Institute for Brewing Studies Beertown is well worth a visit.

Pubcrawler.com: has a very useful database and seach system. This is an excellent site to consult before taking a trip anywhere.

Food for Thought

Community involved in sustaining agriculture (CISA): Community involved in sustaining agriculture (CISA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving farm land in western Massachusetts and promoting the products of small farmers.

Slow Food: Slow food, founded in 1986, is an international organization whose aim is to protect the pleasures of the table form the homogenization of modern fast food.

The Eastern Seed Conservancy: The Eastern Seed Conservancy endeavors to preserve rare, genetic plant stock and in doing so is able to offer the public a sampling of rarity.

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