Develop Springfield

Jay Minkarah, newly-appointed President/CEO of Develop Springfield, discusses his plans and vision for the organization with Jim...

Masterpiece Ball Preview

High tea, cocktail hour as well as dinner, dancing and an advanced screening of Downton Abbey season 3, that’s all a part of WGBY’s Masterpiece Ball! Gordon Alexander of Provisions in Northampton and Jeff Holmes of UMass Amherst are among those lending and...

Double Edge Theatre

Ashfield’s Double Edge theatre will launch its 30th season this spring with a brand new production.  Called the grand Parade of the 20th Century, the original work outlines numerous moments in history, from Houdini’s feats of magic to Hilter’s horrific reign in...

Benefit Corporations

Rob Thomas, founder and President of Social(k) ofSpringfield– one of the first “Benefit Corporations” in Massachusetts under a law that took effect Dec. 1. Also Joe Sibilia,Pres. of CRS Wire and Lynn Bennander of Co-op Power will also join the...

Michael Jonnes

Michael Jonnes, Executive Director of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra for the last 15 years, will discuss his decision to retire, reflect on his years leading the SSO and his vision for the future of the...

Earth Action

Lois Barber, co-founder and Executive Director of Earth Action &2020 Action in Amherst,  and Amherst College student and intern for Earth Action Peter Suechting will discuss the work of the organization work for peace, social justice, human rights and...

Bright Nights

The Connecting Point team heads to Bright Nights. Taking a cruise through the enormous outdoor light display staged inside Springfield’s Forest Park has become a holiday tradition for many people in the region. What else makes the winter season unique in the region?...

Blanford Ski Area

Blandford Ski Area is the oldest continually operated Ski Club in North America. We visited the club recently to talk with the clubs former president Jay Pagliuca to learn the history of the club and the secret to their...

Snowboarding at Jiminy Peak

First-time snowboarder and host Carrie Saldo takes to the slopes with the help of Jiminy Peak snowboard instructor Casey Lipschutz. Watch the flakes fly as Saldo tries to keep her footing, and also delve into why skiers and boarders gravitate toward one or the...