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Gateway City Arts Reinvents Itself for Post-Pandemic Age

Gateway City Arts Reinvents Itself for Post-Pandemic Age

by Alexandria Severo | Feb 23, 2023 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Lori Divine-Hudson and Vitek Kruta describe themselves as life partners as well as business partners. The pair started Gateway City Arts over a decade ago, buying the 19th-century mill building in Holyoke as a space to create art and teach classes.  During the...
Berkshire Mountains Faerie Festival Celebrates Arts, Whimsy (Digital Exclusive)

Berkshire Mountains Faerie Festival Celebrates Arts, Whimsy (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Jul 21, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Berkshire Mountains Faerie Festival returned to Adams, MA.  Costumes, elf ears, fairy wings, wizard robes, and broomsticks were all on display at the event, which happened on Saturday, June 18, 2022. This year’s...
Explore Cape Cod: The Artists of Provincetown

Explore Cape Cod: The Artists of Provincetown

by NEPM | Jul 7, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

The light and natural coastal beauty of the outer beach of Cape Cod has attracted tourists and inspired artists for over a century. Unsurprisingly, this area is the home to the oldest continually operated artists colony in the country.  Producer Dave Fraser visits...
UMass Fine Arts Center Continues Season in Face of COVID Surge

UMass Fine Arts Center Continues Season in Face of COVID Surge

by NEPM | Jun 30, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Last year, the UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center kicked off their Fall season with a variety of performances and programming including the reopening of the University’s art galleries after being closed due to the pandemic.   Zydalis Bauer speaks with Jamilla Deria,...
The LAVA Center in Greenfield, MA (Digital Exclusive)

The LAVA Center in Greenfield, MA (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | May 19, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Located in Greenfield’s Crossroads Cultural District, The LAVA Center (Local Access to Valley Arts), is a new arts incubator, black box theater, and community space.    Opened in 2020, the Center’s goal is to create opportunities in the performing and literary arts...
Ice Sculpture at Pittsfield’s 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival

Ice Sculpture at Pittsfield’s 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival

by NEPM | Mar 3, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Earlier this month, the city of Pittsfield and the Barrington Stage Company hosts their 11th annual 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival. This event encourages everyone to get outside and enjoy the arts, with events that include live music, dance, theater, and other fun...
Fiber Festival of New England Returns to the Big E

Fiber Festival of New England Returns to the Big E

by NEPM | Nov 5, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

Fiber enthusiasts throughout our region will be gathering this weekend at the Eastern States Exposition for the 11th annual 2021 Fiber Festival of New England.   The two day festival takes place November 6th and 7th and features over 150 vendors, workshops, animals,...
The LAVA Center in Greenfield, MA (Digital Exclusive)

The LAVA Center Fosters Performing & Literary Arts in Greenfield

by NEPM | Sep 3, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Located in Greenfield’s Crossroads Cultural District, The LAVA Center (Local Access to Valley Arts), is a new arts incubator, black box theater, and community space.   Opened in 2020, the Center’s goal is to create opportunities in the performing and literary arts...
ArtWeek Berkshires Celebrates County’s Rich Cultural Scene

ArtWeek Berkshires Celebrates County’s Rich Cultural Scene

by NEPM | Aug 6, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Berkshire County is home to five state-designated Cultural Districts —the Downtown Great Barrington Cultural District, the Lenox Cultural District, the North Adams Cultural District, the Upstreet Cultural District in Pittsfield, and the Williamstown Cultural...
Berkshire Regional Arts Integration Network

Berkshire Regional Arts Integration Network

by NEPM | Jul 29, 2020 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

The Berkshire Regional Arts Integration Network (BRAIN) is a collaboration between the North Adams Public Schools, the arts management program at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and the county-wide Berkshire Compact for Education.   The initiative offers...
Mass. Cultural Council Provides Facilities Funding to Local Non-profits

Mass. Cultural Council Provides Facilities Funding to Local Non-profits

by NEPM | May 26, 2020 | Art & Entertainment, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Nearly 30 organizations in Western Massachusetts recently received grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund this year. The money is slated for projects that range from electrical updates at Wistariahurst in Holyoke to improved lobby access at Amherst...
The State We’re In: ConnectorCare Card to Culture

The State We’re In: ConnectorCare Card to Culture

by NEPM | Jan 17, 2020 | Art & Entertainment, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Health care, including what it costs and how it works, has been a contentious issue during the national Democratic platform this primary season. While the candidates continue to debate those questions, Mass. Residents with state-sponsored health insurance now have a...
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    Divided: Scenes from Inauguration 2021

     
    JANUARY 19, 2021
     

    A Photo and Interview Series by Barry Goldstein
    In America, the inauguration of a Commander In Chief is traditionally a time of celebration. Politicians, special guests, and everyday Americans converge on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building to mark the swearing in of the next President of the United States. Full of pomp and circumstance, inaugurations are an important democratic ritual and a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.
     

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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)

    March 23, 2023

    “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 exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “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

    “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 exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “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 exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.

    Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And this week, Zydalis Bauer continues her discussion with artists JaJa Swinton, Tara Gorman, and Kahli Hernandez exploring how the project fosters unity and the inspirations behind the installations.

    “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 exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)
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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)

    March 23, 2023

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewp

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.

    Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution

    March 23, 2023

    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 long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    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 v

    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 long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    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 long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year history. 

    Connecting Point took a road trip to the Charlestown Naval Yard to meet with Commander Farrell and take a tour of the historic ship.

    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 long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

    March 23, 2023

    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 Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    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 prom

    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 Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    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 Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  

    Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programming at the Stowe Center, to learn more about how museums are handling the complex ethics surrounding untold Queer histories and interpreting the sexuality of women in the early 20th century.

    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 Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company
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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company

    March 23, 2023

    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 night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    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 20

    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 night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    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 night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community hotspot and brings us this next story.

    Learn how Drew Phillips’ English major shaped his career path in a digital exclusive clip.

    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 night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

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