FULL EPISODE: September 29, 2022

FULL EPISODE: September 29, 2022

Meet woodworker and fine furniture maker Silas Kopf, who crafts world-class, Renaissance-style marquetry in his Easthampton, MA studio. And, visit Museum Facsimiles in Pittsfield, where they produce letterpress greeting cards, picture frames, & mirrors, in...
Life Behind the Scenes at the Big E

Life Behind the Scenes at the Big E

Late summer and early fall are festival time in New England. For us, the fun lasts just a few days or so, but for the people who provided most of the food and entertainment at this year’s events, it’s a full-time job that takes them across the country.  ...
FULL EPISODE: September 22, 2022

FULL EPISODE: September 22, 2022

Visit Naumkeag in Stockbridge, currently home to the largest display of artist George Rickey’s kinetic sculptures in the Northeast. Then, member Ricky McKinnie discusses the storied history and importance of gospel icons The Blind Boys of Alabama. And, we’ll...
The History of Naumkeag (Digital Exclusive)

The History of Naumkeag (Digital Exclusive)

In 1884, Joseph Choate, a prominent New York attorney and his wife, Caroline, had a 44-room shingle-style summer retreat built in Stockbridge, MA.  Several generations of the Choate family lived at the estate until daughter Mabel Choate bequeathed it to The Trustees...
FULL EPISODE: September 15, 2022

FULL EPISODE: September 15, 2022

The Jazz in July program at UMass Amherst connects music students with top jazz artists and educators. Then, learn about the WhipCity Wordsmiths, a collective of Westfield-based writers who offer support and advice to local authors. And, celebrate 100 years of farming...