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Weaving Community Through the Social Fabric Project

Weaving Community Through the Social Fabric Project

by NEPM | Jan 12, 2023 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments, Social Issues

In December, felt maker and artist Jo Hesse began a collective art project called the Social Fabric Project. Part community festival and part fundraiser, the project brings together volunteers to create a large felt rug.  The rug features colored scrap fabric...
Picking a Charity for the Social Fabric Project (Digital Exclusive)

Picking a Charity for the Social Fabric Project (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Jan 12, 2023 | Digital Exclusive

In a digital extra, felt maker and artist Jo Hesse discusses how she decided who would receive the proceeds from the auction of her community rug project.  Learn more about the Social Fabric Project in our full feature on the collaborative art project.  Read the full...
Josh Simpson Creates Cosmically Inspired Glass Art

Josh Simpson Creates Cosmically Inspired Glass Art

by NEPM | Jan 5, 2023 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Artist Josh Simpson first made glass in 1971, while spending a winter semester at Goddard College. That year he rented land in northern Vermont, lived in a teepee, and built a tiny glass working studio out of old barn beams.   Today, the 72-year-old Shelburne Falls...
Sarah the Fiddler’s Unique Sound Combines Several Musical Styles

Sarah the Fiddler’s Unique Sound Combines Several Musical Styles

by NEPM | Jan 5, 2023 | Art & Entertainment, Arts & Events Blog, Show Segments

When she first started playing in New England fiddle contests, Sarah Michel was known less for her music and more as the girl with the red hat. Over time, Michel became recognized for her playing as opposed to just her colorful wardrobe. Today, Michel is more commonly...
Gone But Not Forgotten: Riverside Park

Gone But Not Forgotten: Riverside Park

by NEPM | Dec 29, 2022 | Gone But Not Forgotten, Show Segments, Special Series

Riverside Amusement Park began as a picnic grove in the late 1800’s before being bought by the Carroll Family in the late 30’s and blossoming into New England’s largest amusement park.  Riverside was considered a family park and still has fond memories for many in the...
Gone But Not Forgotten: Riverside Park Speedway

Gone But Not Forgotten: Riverside Park Speedway

by NEPM | Dec 29, 2022 | Gone But Not Forgotten, Show Segments, Special Series

Riverside Park Speedway was built in 1948.   For 50 years auto racing was held there, and many prominent drivers got their start at Riverside including NASCAR drivers Richie Evans and Geoff Bodine.   Connecting Point Producer Dave Fraser sat down with some of those...
Gone But Not Forgotten: Mt. Tom Ski Area

Gone But Not Forgotten: Mt. Tom Ski Area

by NEPM | Dec 29, 2022 | Gone But Not Forgotten, Show Segments, Special Series

The Mt Tom Ski Area operated for nearly 35 years in Holyoke, introducing thousands of people to the sport of alpine skiing, before it closed for good in 1998.  Producer Dave Fraser talked with former President and General Manager Dave Moore plus several others who had...
Gone But Not Forgotten: WCCC Radio

Gone But Not Forgotten: WCCC Radio

by NEPM | Dec 29, 2022 | Gone But Not Forgotten, Show Segments, Special Series

For many hard rock music fans in Connecticut and western Mass, the only station worth listening to was “The Rock” 106.9 FM WCCC. This legendary radio station provided the soundtrack to many local teens’ lives and even spawned the career of Howard Stern.   The station...
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village

Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village

by NEPM | Dec 22, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Every holiday season, visitors to Old Sturbridge Village are invited to experience the magic of a candlelit New England township while learning the history of today’s Christmas traditions.   The 200-acre campus is decorated for the season with a Christmas tree trail...
Crafting Custom Six Strings at Healy Guitars in Easthampton

Crafting Custom Six Strings at Healy Guitars in Easthampton

by Alexandria Severo | Dec 15, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Trevor Healy has been building and repairing guitars since 1999.   Every week he says he sees an instrument that surprises him in some way, forcing him to take a new perspective with every job he does. One of the perks of the job, however, is getting to play each and...
Tom Knight on Making YouTube Videos (Digital Exclusive)

Tom Knight on Making YouTube Videos (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Dec 1, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Thanks to the internet, anyone can become a star…or at least they can reach a larger audience.  In this digital exclusive, puppeteer Tom Knight shares what it was like teaching himself to edit videos to post on YouTube.  Learn more about Tom in our full feature...
Children’s Musician & Puppeteer Tom Knight

Children’s Musician & Puppeteer Tom Knight

by NEPM | Dec 1, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

With over a thousand songs to his credit, Tom Knight has been performing his original, interactive, musical puppet shows since 1988.   Knight has performed at festivals, museums, and libraries across the country as well as right here in western Massachusetts.  ...
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    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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