Show Segments
‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
“Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st. Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the...
Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually. And recently its...
Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet...
Four Phantoms Brewing Company
Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019. Two years later, on Halloween...
“Something Extraordinary” at Westfield State University (Pt. 1)
The newest exhibit at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University, “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless,” showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st. Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media...
Visit Go Figure, a Women-led Drawing Studio in Holyoke
For many artists, figure drawing can be the most challenging endeavor to undertake. Keeping this skill sharp requires regular practice, and there’s a local studio that provides an inclusive space for artists to do just that. Connecting Point’s Brian Sullivan visited...
The Sons of Erin & the Westfield St. Patrick’s Parade Float
Each year, thousands fill the streets of Holyoke for the annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade. The second largest parade in the country is renowned for its marching band, traditional Irish mummers, and of course, floats. The Sons of Erin in Westfield is known for...
Harlene Simmons Pens Children’s Book “Frankie the Caterpillar”
Harlene Simmons always dreamed of writing a children’s book, and that dream came true when “Frankie the Caterpillar” was published in 2020. The book follows the title character as he overcomes his fear of change and finds both solace and a new friend named Bonnie on...
The WWI & WWII Women’s Ordnance Workers of the Springfield Armory
In every conflict from the Revolutionary War through the War in Vietnam, the historic Springfield Armory played a critical role in arming U.S. troops with muskets, rifles, and other munitions. The Armory was known for its exemplary manufacturing methods – and during...
The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England
In 1997, a documentary was shown at Elms College chronicling the migration of immigrants from Ireland’s Blasket Islands to Western Massachusetts and the Pioneer Valley. The film inspired local residents, many of whom descended from Irish immigrants, to form a cultural...
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