Making It Here: Knifemaker Jim Gop

Making It Here: Knifemaker Jim Gop

As a professional chef, for years Jim Gop looked for the perfect tool to use while working in the kitchen—when he couldn’t find it, in grand New England fashion, he decided to make his own! Producer Dave Fraser visited Jim at his forge in Richmond, MA to see just how...
Making It Here: Berkshire Bark

Making It Here: Berkshire Bark

In 1993, owners, David Renner and Kevin Schmitz began their mission to bring their extensive culinary backgrounds from French kitchens to Berkshire County and opened the Marketplace Kitchen. Since then they have been providing wholesome food that everyone can enjoy...
Levi Beebe & the Blizzard of 1888

Levi Beebe & the Blizzard of 1888

With blizzard after blizzard falling every week, the snowfall this winter has been a bit crazy. But unprecedented? Not exactly. You may remember the Blizzard of 1978, but have you ever heard of the Blizzard of 1888? It came out of nowhere and crippled public transit,...

Web Premiere: Summer Arts Preview

With season four of Connecting Point ending, what is there for you to do over the summer in western mass this year? Whether you live in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire or Hampden County, there’s plenty to do- and we’ve got all the details right here!...