FULL EPISODE: March 23, 2023
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FULL EPISODE: March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

Meet Billie J. Farrell, the first female commander of the USS Constitution, the U.S Navy.’s oldest commissioned warship.Then, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center’s Ashley Hufnagel talks about the complex ethics of assigning Queer identities to artists who did not self-identify.And, we'll grab a pint at Four Phantoms Brewery in Greenfield.Finally, in the second part of a two part interview, Tara Gorman, Kahli Hernandez, and JaJa Swinton -- three of the a

Meet Billie J. Farrell, the first female commander of the USS Constitution, the U.S Navy.’s oldest commissioned warship.Then, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center’s Ashley Hufnagel talks about the complex ethics of assigning Queer identit

Meet Billie J. Farrell, the first female commander of the USS Constitution, the U.S Navy.’s oldest commissioned warship.Then, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center’s Ashley Hufnagel talks about the complex ethics of assigning Queer identities to artists who did not self-identify.And, we'll grab a pint at Four Phantoms Brewery in Greenfield.Finally, in the second part of a two part interview, Tara Gorman, Kahli Hernandez, and JaJa Swinton -- three of the a

Meet Billie J. Farrell, the first female commander of the USS Constitution, the U.S Navy.’s oldest commissioned warship.

Then, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center’s Ashley Hufnagel talks about the complex ethics of assigning Queer identities to artists who did not self-identify.

And, we'll grab a pint at Four Phantoms Brewery in Greenfield.

Finally, in the second part of a two part interview, Tara Gorman, Kahli Hernandez, and JaJa Swinton -- three of the artists behind “Something Extraordinary,” currently on display at Westfield State University -- talk about what inspired the exhibit.

Meet Billie J. Farrell, the first female commander of the USS Constitution, the U.S Navy.’s oldest commissioned warship.Then, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center’s Ashley Hufnagel talks about the complex ethics of assigning Queer identities to artists who did not self-identify.And, we'll grab a pint at Four Phantoms Brewery in Greenfield.Finally, in the second part of a two part interview, Tara Gorman, Kahli Hernandez, and JaJa Swinton -- three of the a

‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
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‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)

March 23, 2023

“Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

“Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and

“Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

“Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.

Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And this week, Zydalis Bauer continues her discussion with artists JaJa Swinton, Tara Gorman, and Kahli Hernandez exploring how the project fosters unity and the inspirations behind the installations.

“Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)
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From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)

March 23, 2023

Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewp

Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.

Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
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Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution

March 23, 2023

Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 v

Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  

And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year history. 

Connecting Point took a road trip to the Charlestown Naval Yard to meet with Commander Farrell and take a tour of the historic ship.

Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

March 23, 2023

The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prom

The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  

Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programming at the Stowe Center, to learn more about how museums are handling the complex ethics surrounding untold Queer histories and interpreting the sexuality of women in the early 20th century.

The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

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