Dr. Seuss Museum
President Holly Smith-Bove and Vice President Kay Simpson of the Springfield Museums discuss just-announced plans to establish “The Amazing World of Doctor Suess Museum” in Springfield.
Jazz Immortal: Billie Holiday
WFCR New England Public Radio “Jazz a la Mode” host Tom Reney discusses the life and career of Jazz immortal Billie Holiday as he prepares for a special program on April 7 marking the centennial of her birth.
Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month, and Connecting Point’s Jim Madigan talks with Financial Planners Mike Trombley and Barbara Trombley, MBA CPA. The discussion focuses on the importance of making young people financially literate—including a course they’ve conducted in cooperation with Open Pantry in Springfield to teach financial literacy to teen mothers who are part of the Open Pantry residency program.
Making It Here: Glazed Doughnut Shop
Owner/operators Nick and Keren Rhodes grew up in Amherst and in fact were Amherst High School sweethearts. After living in NY & CT, a stint in medical school, several businesses, and 2 children later, they found themselves back in Amherst sharing what they love: high quality, delicious, gourmet doughnuts. Producer Dave Fraser and Programming Intern TJ Hannigan share their story.
