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Where We Live: NoHo, a small town's music scene

Jul 6, 2009, 1:45pm

Where We Live: NoHo, a small town's music scene

For those who have only heard of Northampton, Mass and have never visited, the first thing that probably comes to mind about this Western Mass small town is that it is Lesbian Town U.S.A. Yeah, okay, this is true. Northampton, or NoHo (as the locals like to call it) is home to many lesbians as it's in a state where gay marriage is legal and the town is home to Smith College, an all-girl private institution notorious for its liberal and feminist student body. On just about every corner you can pick up The Advocate or The Rainbow [...]

Artists: Boston, Iron Horse

Tags: New York City, boston, Northampton, Ma, The Iron horse, Where We Live, Pearl Street, The Calvin Theater

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