Simple Pleasures

New England Legends: The Mount

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton’s home, the Mount, in Lenox, Massachusetts is renowned for its beauty and majesty – but there’s also a sinister side to it. Marital infidelities, madness, and death are also a part of this gilded age...

Life With Monte: The Big E

This year’s Big E attracted over 1.3 million people during the 17 day run. The attendance figure is the fourth highest in the history of the event. Among those visiting the fair this year was Connecting Point Contributor Monte Belmonte who made his FIRST EVER visit...

Naumkeag

Bequeathed in its entirety to the Trustees of Reservations in 1958, Naumkeag is a National Historic Landmark that provides a special link to Berkshires history. This architectural masterpiece is referred to as a 44-room “cottage” and served as a summer retreat for...

Berkshire Film & Media Expo

Diane Pearlman, Executive Director of the Berkshire Film and Media Arts Collaborative, and Videographer/producer Terry Holland of northeastdronevideo.com discuss the upcoming Oct. 23 Western Mass Film and Media Exchange event scheduled at the Baystate Health Whitney...

Chesterfield Gorge

The Chesterfield Gorge is a natural formation of ancient rock that emerged from the seabed a half-billion years ago. This rock has been carved for thousands of years by glacial action and roaring melt water. Today, this stretch of the Westfield River attracts walkers...

Maestro Kevin Rhodes

Maestro Kevin Rhodes discusses the 2015-16 season for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and their Oct. 3 season-opening gala, as well as their performance Sept.10 as part of the nationally-televised opening game of the NFL season between the New England Patriots and...

Making It Here: Nick’s Nest

Nick’s Nest has been a Holyoke institution since 1921, serving up hot dogs and popcorn to hungry residents throughout the Pioneer Valley. Producer Tony Dunne and Videographer Mark Langevin sat down with current owner Jenn Chateauneuf to find out just how they are...

Web Premiere: Chesterfield Gorge

The Chesterfield Gorge is a natural formation of ancient rock that emerged from the seabed a half-billion years ago, this rock has been carved for thousands of years by glacial action and roaring melt water. Today, this stretch of the Westfield River attracts walkers...

Web Exclusive: Naumkeag

Bequeathed in its entirety to the Trustees of Reservations in 1958, Naumkeag is a National Historic Landmark that provides a special link to Berkshires history. This architectural masterpiece is referred to as a 44-room “cottage” and served as a summer retreat for...