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Harlene Simmons Pens Children’s Book “Frankie the Caterpillar”

Harlene Simmons Pens Children’s Book “Frankie the Caterpillar”

by Alexandria Severo | Mar 16, 2023 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Harlene Simmons always dreamed of writing a children’s book, and that dream came true when “Frankie the Caterpillar” was published in 2020.  The book follows the title character as he overcomes his fear of change and finds both solace and a new friend named Bonnie on...
Author Michael Tougias Reads an Excerpt of “Extreme Survival” (Digital Exclusive)

Author Michael Tougias Reads an Excerpt of “Extreme Survival” (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Jan 26, 2023 | Digital Exclusive

New York Times Best Seller and Longmeadow Native, Michael Tougias’ latest release is “Extreme Survival: Lessons from Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds.” In this digital exclusive, Tougias talks about the perils of letting your guard down while on vacation and...
Michael Tougias Explores Surviving Against the Odds in “Extreme Survival”

Michael Tougias Explores Surviving Against the Odds in “Extreme Survival”

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

When faced with adversity, what does it take to be a survivor?   New York Times Best Seller and Longmeadow native Michael Tougias answers this question in his new book, “Extreme Survival: Lessons from Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds.” The book is the...
Black Writers Read Producer & Host Nicole M. Young Martin

Black Writers Read Producer & Host Nicole M. Young Martin

by NEPM | Dec 15, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Nicole M. Young-Martin is a performance poet, playwright and author with over 20 years of experience building her different creative practices. Young-Martin’s most recent venture is a web series called “Black Writers Read.” Born out of a virtual event during the...
Author Crystal Boateng Celebrates Ghanaian Heritage with New Kids Book

Author Crystal Boateng Celebrates Ghanaian Heritage with New Kids Book

by NEPM | Dec 8, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

After looking for a book that included some cultural representation for her young daughter, Crystal Boateng realized there weren’t many available – so she took matters into her own hands.   Boateng’s debut book “Afia the Ashanti Princess: A Visit to the Motherland,”...
‘Plotting the Stars, #1: Moongarden’ Author Michelle A. Barry

‘Plotting the Stars, #1: Moongarden’ Author Michelle A. Barry

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

Michelle A. Berry has released her debut young adult novel, “Plotting the Stars, #1: Moongarden.”   The dystopian series takes place in space, as the earth has become uninhabitable for humans. The novel follows a 12-year-old protagonist, who discovers a secret garden...
Michelle A. Barry Reads from ‘Plotting the Stars #1: Moongarden’ (Digital Exclusive)

Michelle A. Barry Reads from ‘Plotting the Stars #1: Moongarden’ (Digital Exclusive)

by Alexandria Severo | Nov 3, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

In this digital exclusive, author Michelle A. Berry reads an excerpt from her debut novel entitled, Plotting the Stars #1: Moongarden. In this passage we learn how protagonist Myra has discovered a secret lab beneath her lunar boarding school and the events that soon...
‘The Confessions of Matthew Strong’ Author Ousmane Power-Greene

‘The Confessions of Matthew Strong’ Author Ousmane Power-Greene

by NEPM | Oct 13, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Clark University Professor Ousmane-Power Greene recently released his debut novel, ‘The Confessions of Matthew Strong.’  The thriller follows the fictional story of Professor Allegra Douglass as she recounts the happenings between herself and a white supremacist....
The Adventures of Robo-Kid Author/Illustrator Diane deGroat

The Adventures of Robo-Kid Author/Illustrator Diane deGroat

by NEPM | Aug 11, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Award-winning author and illustrator Diane deGroat has worked on over 150 books — and she can now add one more to her list.   Her latest release, The Adventures of Robo-Kid, takes readers on an inspiring journey of what it takes to be a hero, by telling the story of a...

Diane deGroat Talks Tools of the Trade (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Aug 11, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

With over 45 years of experience as a professional illustrator, Diane deGroat has mastered many ways to create her illustrations, whether it be old-fashioned pencil on paper or using more advanced computer software. In this digital exclusive, deGroat offers us an...
Your Body: Joy Ladin Reads from “Shekhinah Speaks” (Digital Exclusive)

Your Body: Joy Ladin Reads from “Shekhinah Speaks” (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Jun 23, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

In this digital extra, local poet and author Joy Ladin takes us on a journey of existence and awareness through her poem entitled “Your Body,” which is featured in her latest poetry collection Shekhinah Speaks. Hear more from the author and learn about her latest...
Poet Joy Ladin on Her New Poetry Collection “Shekhinah Speaks”

Poet Joy Ladin on Her New Poetry Collection “Shekhinah Speaks”

by NEPM | Jun 23, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Local poet and author Joy Ladin recently released her tenth book of poetry entitled “Shekhinah Speaks.”   In Jewish tradition, the Shekhinah is imagined as a passive, silent presence which represents the feminine side of God. However, in this collection, Ladin samples...
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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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