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Celebrate All Things Cider at Franklin County Cider Days

Celebrate All Things Cider at Franklin County Cider Days

by Alexandria Severo | Nov 17, 2022 | Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

Franklin County Cider Days is a three-day event where apple cider makers and hard cider brewers converge with tastings and workshops at farms and cider mills across the county. For hard cider makers, it’s a chance for them to purchase mass quantities of cider...
‘We’re Still Here’ Explores History of Local Native Communities

‘We’re Still Here’ Explores History of Local Native Communities

by Alexandria Severo | Nov 17, 2022 | Digital Exclusive, Show Segments

If you’ve been to the Native Hall at the Springfield Science Museum recently, you may have noticed some changes. They come from Aprell May, a Springfield resident, who is bridging the past and the present through her exhibit entitled “We’re Still Here.” May’s exhibit...
Previewing the Fall 2022 Season at Double Edge Theatre

Previewing the Fall 2022 Season at Double Edge Theatre

by Alexandria Severo | Nov 17, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

For 40 years, Double Edge Theatre has been a sanctuary for the performing arts. Their fall season offers three pieces representing the inner monsters of individuals, using puppetry and shadows to explore the struggles of Native American people and the impact of...
Potter Zahava Friedman Finds Inspiration in the Natural World

Potter Zahava Friedman Finds Inspiration in the Natural World

by Alexandria Severo | Nov 17, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Zahava Friedman started making pottery as a child and has been captivated by it ever since. Friedman’s work is inspired by nature, which allows her imagination to take over when working the clay.   Producer Dave Fraser visited Friedman in her studio in Pelham,...
Zahava Friedman on Connecting with the Outdoors (Digital Exclusive)

Zahava Friedman on Connecting with the Outdoors (Digital Exclusive)

by Alexandria Severo | Nov 17, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Potter Zahava Friedman talks about how she gets inspired from the woods around her house in Pelham, Massachusetts.   Friedman feels a special connection to the outdoors and chooses to photograph her finished pottery outside in nature.    Explore the nature-inspired...
Debra Dunphy’s Inspiration (Digital Exclusive)

Debra Dunphy’s Inspiration (Digital Exclusive)

by Alexandria Severo | Nov 3, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Debra Dunphy discusses her past, her inspiration and her future as an artist. See Dunphy’s teaching skills at work in our full profile of the artist and her painting classes.   Read the Full Transcript: Debra Dunphy, Dunphy Art Studio & Gallery: I was always...
Vanished Valley Brewery Murals Honor Quabbin Towns (Digital Exclusive)

Vanished Valley Brewery Murals Honor Quabbin Towns (Digital Exclusive)

by Alexandria Severo | Nov 3, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Along with creating labels for the craft beer industry, Illustrator Dean McKeever also created two murals on the walls of the Vanished Valley Brewery in Ludlow. The murals pay homage to the 4 towns that were disincorporated to make way for the Quabbin Reservoir. Learn...
Michelle A. Barry Reads from ‘Plotting the Stars #1: Moongarden’ (Digital Exclusive)

Michelle A. Barry Reads from ‘Plotting the Stars #1: Moongarden’ (Digital Exclusive)

by Alexandria Severo | Nov 3, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

In this digital exclusive, author Michelle A. Berry reads an excerpt from her debut novel entitled, Plotting the Stars #1: Moongarden. In this passage we learn how protagonist Myra has discovered a secret lab beneath her lunar boarding school and the events that soon...
Center for New Americans & Forbes Library Immigrant Oral History Project

Center for New Americans & Forbes Library Immigrant Oral History Project

by Alexandria Severo | Oct 20, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

This September marked the 10th anniversary of the national observance of Welcoming Week, which is a celebration of those who are committed to welcoming newcomers into the country.   For this milestone event, the Center for New Americans and the Forbes Library, both...
Springfield Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate Contest

Springfield Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate Contest

by Alexandria Severo | Oct 20, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Education, Show Segments

For over 3 years, the Springfield Public School district has partnered with the Barr Foundation and community members on “Portrait of a Graduate,” which is a vision of what students need to succeed upon graduating high school.   Last school year, the district launched...
Muralist Ernesto Maranje’s Artistic Process (Digital Exclusive)

Muralist Ernesto Maranje’s Artistic Process (Digital Exclusive)

by Alexandria Severo | Oct 20, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Thornes Marketplace mural artist Ernesto Maranje discusses his thought process in approaching any art project that he takes on in this digital extra.  See artist Ernesto Maranje in our full feature on the Thornes Marketplace mural. Read the full transcript: Ernesto...
Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Sailboat

Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Sailboat

by Alexandria Severo | Oct 20, 2022 | Show Segments

Building a sailboat by hand is no easy task, especially when you’ve never done it before – and never learned to sail.   But Stephen Denette of Granby, MA, is doing just that, even harvesting trees for the lumber that he’s using to build it. And when he’s finished, he...
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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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