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Entertainment winners, losers of the week

The Amherst Wire Entertainment staff reflect on this week in the entertainment world.

Promising potential of the Pioneer Valley in the viticulture world: What makes Western Mass. grapes special

Jack Hamm, Writer April 13, 2018
No longer do you need to travel for a fantastic glass of wine. Experts Ian Modestow and Elsa Petit elaborate on the promising potential of Western Massachusetts' burgeoning wine industry.
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Fashion-related classes you didn’t know you could take

Chanel Connor, Writer April 13, 2018
As a UMass student, you may not be aware of all the fashion-related courses that are offered to students. Here are some fabulous classes to register for this fall if you’re interested in fashion or fashion merchandising!
(Chanel Connor/Amherst Wire)

Fashion mistakes you may not know you’re making

Chanel Connor, Writer April 13, 2018
Sometimes, fashion choices just fail. Here are some common makeup and fashion mistakes that can happen without us even knowing it!
(Trevor Wilson/Amherst Wire)

The Weeknd’s ‘My Dear Melancholy’ — Heartbreak never sounded so good

Trevor Wilson, Contributor April 12, 2018
The Toronto-bred superstar returns to his roots with a cold, dark and emotional project that will leave listeners reflecting on their own romantic endeavors.
(Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

“Love, Simon:” A queer movie for straight eyes

Brian Choquet, Photo Editor April 11, 2018
While Simon’s whole character revolves around being gay, he is still painted as someone who assimilates with this white, assumed to be straight, male image that is only threatening to the homophobes who never planned on seeing this movie.
Braider Yemisi Genebar, right, works on her model, Raquel Kiddu, left, on March 23, 2018 in the Malcolm X Cultural Center located in the University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst, Mass. Genebar ultimately opts for a combination of techniques including free-styling.

MXCC hosts third annual Afro hair braiding competition

Wei Cai, Contributer April 11, 2018
The contest, held March 23, promoted awareness and increased education on braids and the cultural values they represent.
Cardi B at Mac cosmetics. (Wikipedia Commons)

Free Cardi B concert still a possibility for UMass right-swipers

Jack Hamm, Writer April 10, 2018
Get on the Tinder finger treadmill, UMass Amherst, because enough right swipes could bring the colorful Cardi B to campus for a free concert April 25.
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Entertainment winners, losers of the week

With so much going on in music, movies and television on a day to day basis, it’s easy to miss a few things. That’s why we're here.
Stephen Maher and Devin Patton of Cuckoo Baby. (Photo courtesy of Elena Olson)

Local talent: Going cuckoo for Cuckoo Baby

Jonathan Kermah, Assistant Entertainment Editor April 5, 2018
The local pop band will be competing in UMass Got Talent this Friday, with a chance to be the opening act of this year's Spring Concert.
UMass senior Stephanie Murray on a trip to Canada. (Stephanie Murray/Amherst Wire)

A weekend escape to Montreal

Stephanie Murray, Contributor April 3, 2018
Only five hours from Boston and surprisingly affordable, make Montreal your next long weekend destination. The city is irresistibly young, fresh, and full of life.
(Jonathan Kermah/ Amherst Wire)

XXXTentacion leaves no one questioning his versatility on “?”

Jack Hamm, Writer April 3, 2018
The Billboard No. 1 packages XXXTENTACION's rage, lust and pain in a variety of unpredictable sub genres
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