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The Significance of Hair in BIPOC Communities with Justin Beatty

The Significance of Hair in BIPOC Communities with Justin Beatty

by Alexandria Severo | Feb 23, 2023 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Throughout history and across different cultures, hairstyles have been used as a symbol of cultural expression, identity, and even resistance. Visual artist and educator Justin Beatty comes from a mixed background of Native American and African American heritage. ...
Academic Leadership Association Empowers Local Youth

Academic Leadership Association Empowers Local Youth

by Alexandria Severo | Feb 16, 2023 | Show Segments

After meeting at Springfield Technical Community College, Vilenti and Yeselie Tulloch went on to not only build a life and family together, but also a business called the Academic Leadership Association. This program empowers young people at schools in Springfield and...
Honoring the Past at Comfort Bagel (Digital Exclusive)

Honoring the Past at Comfort Bagel (Digital Exclusive)

by Alexandria Severo | Feb 16, 2023 | Digital Exclusive

In this week’s digital exclusive, Comfort Bagel owner Janet Blake talks about an image that hangs on the wall inside the shop at Open Square in Holyoke. It pays homage to the many workers that once filled the old mill buildings in the Paper City. Visit Comfort Bagel...
Celebrate Candlepin Bowling, a New England Tradition, at Agawam Bowl

Celebrate Candlepin Bowling, a New England Tradition, at Agawam Bowl

by Alexandria Severo | Feb 16, 2023 | Show Segments

Founded in Worcester, Massachusetts in the 1880’s, candlepin bowling is a long-standing New England pastime. Similar to traditional tenpin bowling, candlepin is set apart by its distinctive tall, thin pins and smaller bowling balls. The once-popular sport has...
Cooking Up Connection, Community at Comfort Bagel

Cooking Up Connection, Community at Comfort Bagel

by Alexandria Severo | Feb 16, 2023 | Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

Amid the pandemic, Janet Blake was inspired to open Comfort Bagel to foster connection and community during a time when many were apart. The contact-free bagel delivery service grew in popularity and soon outgrow Blake’s home kitchen. Less than a year after it...
‘Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow’ Exhibit at Wistariahurst

‘Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow’ Exhibit at Wistariahurst

by Alexandria Severo | Feb 16, 2023 | Show Segments

In recognition of Black History Month, Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke is hosting “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow,” a poster exhibit that documents Black Americans’ continuing struggle for equality in the years following the Civil War. The exhibit, organized...
Artists of Indian Orchard Mills: Ellen Pollock and Maxwell Parker

Artists of Indian Orchard Mills: Ellen Pollock and Maxwell Parker

by Alexandria Severo | Feb 9, 2023 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

For the past quarter century, the Indian Orchard Mills have become a landing spot for countless local artists to practice their craft. Artists who make their home in the Mills include stained glass artists, weavers, painters, and more. In his third and final look at...
Reintroducing Bald Eagles to the Quabbin (Digital Exclusive)

Reintroducing Bald Eagles to the Quabbin (Digital Exclusive)

by Alexandria Severo | Jan 19, 2023 | Digital Exclusive

As a biology student at UMass in 1982, wildlife photographer Dale Monette participated in a program to help reintroduce the bald eagle to the Quabbin Reservoir. He talks about his time helping to bolster populations of the once endangered species in this digital...
From Business Major to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)

From Business Major to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)

by Alexandria Severo | Dec 15, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Art-Bev-Co-op partner David Keramaty talks about how his background influenced his decision to get into the beverage business. Explore how Artisan Beverage brews up tasty libations like ginger beer and kombucha in our full feature on the co-operative.  Read the Full...
Artisan Beverage Cooperative Brews Up Tasty Kombucha, Ginger Beer

Artisan Beverage Cooperative Brews Up Tasty Kombucha, Ginger Beer

by Alexandria Severo | Dec 15, 2022 | Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

Fifteen or twenty years ago, kombucha was something that most people had never heard of, and probably couldn’t pronounce correctly either! Fast forward to today, and this tasty drink known for promoting gut health has become a household word, and in many cases a...
Trevor Healy on Building “The Healer” Guitar (Digital Exclusive)

Trevor Healy on Building “The Healer” Guitar (Digital Exclusive)

by Alexandria Severo | Dec 15, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Trevor Healy, the owner of Healy Guitars, talks about how he incorporated a unique component into his custom-made guitar that he calls “The Healer.” Learn more about Trevor Healy and Healy Guitars in our full story on the Easthampton luthier. Read the Full Transcript:...
Crafting Custom Six Strings at Healy Guitars in Easthampton

Crafting Custom Six Strings at Healy Guitars in Easthampton

by Alexandria Severo | Dec 15, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Trevor Healy has been building and repairing guitars since 1999.   Every week he says he sees an instrument that surprises him in some way, forcing him to take a new perspective with every job he does. One of the perks of the job, however, is getting to play each and...
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    JANUARY 19, 2021
     

    A Photo and Interview Series by Barry Goldstein
    In America, the inauguration of a Commander In Chief is traditionally a time of celebration. Politicians, special guests, and everyday Americans converge on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building to mark the swearing in of the next President of the United States. Full of pomp and circumstance, inaugurations are an important democratic ritual and a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.
     

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    ‘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

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    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.

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    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

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    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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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company
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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company

    March 23, 2023

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 20

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.

    Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community hotspot and brings us this next story.

    Learn how Drew Phillips’ English major shaped his career path in a digital exclusive clip.

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

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