Simple Pleasures

Making It Here: Latchis Theatre & Latchis Hotel

The Latchis Theatre and Latchis Hotel are part of the historic Latchis Memorial Building, built in 1938 as “A Town within a Town – Under One Roof,” and listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Connecting Point takes a look at recent...

CISA: Apple Orchards

Phil Korman, Executive Director at CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture), visits two local farms (Apex Orchards & Cook’s Orchard) to learn about the apple harvest and how these farms cater to the public with “pick your own” days, retail stores...

Halloween at the Deerfield Inn

Deerfield, MA is just 30 miles north of Springfield, but when you drive through you feel as if you’ve gone back in time 200-300 years. The buildings and the streets are almost the same. Some say the past is such a huge part of the present that it permeates the...

New England Legends

Just in time for Halloween! Jeff Belanger, lecturer and author of “Weird Massachusetts” talks about his new show which debuts on WGBY October 31st at 10pm.  “New England Legends” explores the legends, myths, and mysteries in the region. Jeff talks about why people are...

Making It Here: Pierce Brothers Coffee

Darren Pierce discovered the great taste of coffee while working as a server in San Francisco. He became friends with a master roaster, who introduced him to the complexities of the coffee world. In 1994 he returned to the East Coast, and with the aid and inspiration...

Presencia

Presented by the WGBY Latino Advisory Board, “Presencia” benefits the Latino Youth Media Institute and North End Center for Literacy and Learning . The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at the Basketball Hall of Fame. Connecting Point host Aliz Koletas...

Fly Fishing

Richard Taupier is an avid fly fisherman who has an affinity for bamboo fishing rods.  Producer Dave Fraser joined him on the Westfield River in Chesterfield to share his...

Breast Cancer Patient Hair Stylist

Cancer survivor and hair stylist Hector Cruz specifically works with breast cancer patients as they struggle with losing their hair and has other tips and advice too. Client Renee Cullon joins him in studio to discuss how Cruz was about to help her as she fought...

CISA: Farm to Pub

There is a local farm to pub movement happening here in the Valley. Breweries are now able to source their ingredients within a 20 mile radius, thanks in part to some farms willing to get back into hops production and the recent opening of a malt house right here in...

Making It Here: Cummington Creamery

The Old Creamery in Cummington is a familiar sight to those who pass by it on Route 9. After a long and storied history of serving the residents of the Hilltown communities surrounding it, the venerable New England country store is embarking on a new chapter in its...