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Visit the Easthampton Studio of Fine Jewelry Maker Heather Beck

Visit the Easthampton Studio of Fine Jewelry Maker Heather Beck

by NEPM | Jan 26, 2023 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Heather Beck got the bug for working with her hands from her father. After falling in love with the alchemical magic that is metal smithing, Beck launched her own fine jewelry business, Heather Beck Designs.   Along with creating custom pieces of jewelry for her...
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...
Beer Can Illustrator Dean McKeever Crafts Custom Labels for Local Brews

Beer Can Illustrator Dean McKeever Crafts Custom Labels for Local Brews

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

Dean McKeever is a freelance illustrator who specializes in eye-catching, colorful illustrations and designs.   He has worked on custom commissions, designed skateboard backs and even has his own line of illustrated glassware – but he is perhaps best known for...
Woodworker Silas Kopf Crafts World-Class Marquetry

Woodworker Silas Kopf Crafts World-Class Marquetry

by NEPM | Sep 29, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

If you think marquetry is a dead art, or a relic of the Renaissance, you haven’t been to Easthampton, Massachusetts. That’s where you’ll find master woodworker and fine furniture maker Silas Kopf.   For over 30 years, Kopf has turned out hand-cut marquetry marvels,...
Painter Laura Radwell Crafts Dreamy Abstract Landscape Art

Painter Laura Radwell Crafts Dreamy Abstract Landscape Art

by NEPM | Jul 28, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

From an early age, Laura Radwell dreamed of being an artist. In her first career in marketing and communications, she always tried to incorporate visual components into her work. After leaving the marketing field, Radwell returned to her dream of being a painter. In...
Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio: Tools of the Trade (Digital Exclusive)

Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio: Tools of the Trade (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Dec 3, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Digital Exclusive, Show Segments

In this digital extra, Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio owner Heather McLean talks about some of her tools of the trade and shares her thoughts on the future of custom-made art.  Watch our full feature on Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio, located in Easthampton’s...
Crafting Suncatchers at Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio in Easthampton

Crafting Suncatchers at Dragonfly Stained Glass Studio in Easthampton

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

Across the Pioneer Valley, countless old mill buildings dotting the landscape. Reminders of a bygone industrial era, these buildings have been repurposed rather than demolished.   Western Mass is home to one of these repurposed mills: Eastworks. Located in...
National Ice Cream Month: Mt. Tom’s Ice Cream (Digital Extra)

National Ice Cream Month: Mt. Tom’s Ice Cream (Digital Extra)

by NEPM | Jul 30, 2021 | Digital Exclusive, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

After working as an engineer for 10 years, Jim Ingram decided to listen to the “entrepreneurial voices in his head” and start his own business – and ice cream seemed like the logical choice.   After all, Jim’s father had spent his life in ice cream working at Hood and...
Comic Book Artist Eric Talbot Gets a Second Act

Comic Book Artist Eric Talbot Gets a Second Act

by NEPM | Jul 16, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

One of the most popular comic book series of all time has roots that run deep right here in Western New England. For decades, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics were produced by Mirage Studios in Northampton, with the comic’s artists relocating to the area and...
Wear Orange Easthampton Raises Gun Violence Awareness

Wear Orange Easthampton Raises Gun Violence Awareness

by NEPM | Jun 11, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Orange is used as the identifying color of the gun violence prevention movement in the country. Earlier this month, the national Wear Orange campaign staged a virtual exhibit to raise awareness of gun violence issues.  Here in western Mass, Wear Orange: An Exhibit...
How Local Communities are Dealing with COVID-19

How Local Communities are Dealing with COVID-19

by NEPM | Oct 2, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Show Segments

New COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise in many parts of the country, as western Mass communities deal with the unprecedented challenges from the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting state-imposed mandates.   To give us updates on how COVID-19 has impacted...
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary Opens New Learning Area

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary Opens New Learning Area

by NEPM | Aug 14, 2020 | Science & Environment, Show Segments

Mass Audubon’s Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary spans both Easthampton and Northampton. The Sanctuary is home to some of the most scenic hiking and walking trails in western Massachusetts. What they’ve been lacking over the years is more learning space.   They seem to have...
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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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