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Fireside Program Celebrates the Berkshires’ Literary Culture

Fireside Program Celebrates the Berkshires’ Literary Culture

by Alexandria Severo | Feb 23, 2023 | Show Segments

The Fireside program has provided poetry workshops for children and adults in Pittsfield since 2017.  The program, which is a collaboration between The Mastheads, Pittsfield Public Schools, Westside Legends, and other local organizations, aims to bring the community...
Academic Leadership Association Empowers Local Youth

Academic Leadership Association Empowers Local Youth

by Alexandria Severo | Feb 16, 2023 | Show Segments

After meeting at Springfield Technical Community College, Vilenti and Yeselie Tulloch went on to not only build a life and family together, but also a business called the Academic Leadership Association. This program empowers young people at schools in Springfield and...
HCC Western Mass CORE Program Receives State Grant

HCC Western Mass CORE Program Receives State Grant

by NEPM | Feb 9, 2023 | Education, Show Segments

The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education recently awarded a Bridges to College grant to Holyoke Community College. The grant will support HCC’s Western Mass CORE program.   Founded in 2019, Western Mass CORE works in partnership with the Hampden County...
Take the Mic Helps Girls Master Public Speaking Skills

Take the Mic Helps Girls Master Public Speaking Skills

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

After helping her young daughter build on her public speaking skills, Ayanna Crawford realized that learning this skill set would benefit other young girls as well.   Soon after, Crawford founded Take the Mic, a program that helps children build their confidence and...
Springfield First Graders’ Fundraiser for Dakin Humane Society

Springfield First Graders’ Fundraiser for Dakin Humane Society

by NEPM | Jan 19, 2023 | Art & Entertainment, Education, Show Segments, Social Issues

This past Fall, first grade students at the Milton Bradley Elementary School in Springfield organized a supply drive for animals in need at the Dakin Humane Society.   This drive was a project-based learning assignment where students focused on community and what it...
The Literacy Project Helps Adults Complete High School Degrees

The Literacy Project Helps Adults Complete High School Degrees

by NEPM | Nov 10, 2022 | Education, Show Segments

Serving around 200 students in Franklin and Hampshire counties, The Literacy Project provides free high school equivalency preparation classes for adults. With the goal of having its participants engage meaningfully and equitably in the economic and cultural aspects...
Springfield Murals Honor the Late Artist & Activist Nelson Stevens

Springfield Murals Honor the Late Artist & Activist Nelson Stevens

by NEPM | Nov 10, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

During this year’s Community Mural Institute and Fresh Paint Springfield mural festival, two murals were re-created to honor longtime educator, activist, and artist Nelson Stevens.   The murals, originally created in the 1970s, depict the vibrancy and richness of...
Parent Villages Supports Education, Strengthens Community

Parent Villages Supports Education, Strengthens Community

by NEPM | Nov 3, 2022 | Education, Show Segments, Social Issues

Since 2018, Parent Villages has worked to improve the quality of education for students and families throughout western Massachusetts.   Through monthly meetups, special programming, and community partnerships, the organization builds bridges between parents,...
Springfield Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate Contest

Springfield Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate Contest

by Alexandria Severo | Oct 20, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Education, Show Segments

For over 3 years, the Springfield Public School district has partnered with the Barr Foundation and community members on “Portrait of a Graduate,” which is a vision of what students need to succeed upon graduating high school.   Last school year, the district launched...
HCC Instructor Mark Antsel on the Joys of Teaching (Digital Exclusive)

HCC Instructor Mark Antsel on the Joys of Teaching (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Sep 22, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Holyoke Community College’s culinary arts instructor Mark Antsel discusses the joys of teaching students in a digital extra.  Explore the ESOL Culinary Arts program at Holyoke Community College in our full feature on the class.  Read the full transcription: Mark...
Holyoke Community College Offers Culinary Class for ESOL Students

Holyoke Community College Offers Culinary Class for ESOL Students

by NEPM | Sep 22, 2022 | Education, Show Segments

Nearly 500 English to Speakers of Other Languages students have taken classes at Holyoke Community College this year. And this summer, HCC hosted a culinary class specifically tailored for ESOL students.  The two-month long program provided students with a...
UMass Epidemic of Loneliness Class Forages Intergenerational Bonds

UMass Epidemic of Loneliness Class Forages Intergenerational Bonds

by NEPM | Sep 22, 2022 | Education, Show Segments

Loneliness is a problem that has only increased since the pandemic, causing a different crisis of its own.  This academic year, public health students at UMass Amherst have once again partnered with Northampton Neighbors for a special storytelling project called “The...
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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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