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Cultivating Field-to-Vase Flowers at Rooted Flowers Farm

Cultivating Field-to-Vase Flowers at Rooted Flowers Farm

by NEPM | Apr 28, 2022 | Economy, Show Segments

After a fruitless search for a place to start her flower farm, Rebecca Sadlowski got the call in March of 2019 that a nearly 6-acre plot of land in Feeding Hills was available.   Soon after, the adventure of turning an overgrown property into the business known as...
Rooted Flowers: Finding Farmland (Digital Exclusive)

Rooted Flowers: Finding Farmland (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Apr 28, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

In this week’s digital extra, Rooted Flowers owner Rebecca Sadlowski talks about the challenges of finding farmland in western Massachusetts to develop her flower farm.  Learn more about Rooted Flowers, in our full feature profile on the field-to-vase specialty...
Choreographer Teddy Forance Opens CLI Conservatory

Choreographer Teddy Forance Opens CLI Conservatory

by NEPM | Mar 17, 2022 | Art & Entertainment

Teddy Forance grew up in Southampton and began dancing seriously as a child. In his late teens, he left western Mass to build a career as a contemporary dancer and choreographer. That journey enabled him to work with pop music stars like Madonna, Lady Gaga, Usher and...
Personal Chef Ashley Tresoline (the Bella Foodie)

Personal Chef Ashley Tresoline (the Bella Foodie)

by NEPM | Mar 10, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Health & Fitness, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

After living with multiple sclerosis for over a decade, Ashley Tresoline discovered the power of clean eating and knew that she had to share it with her community.   Through workshops, classes, and home visits, Tresoline – also known as the Bella Foodie – shares...
Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence (Digital Exclusive)

Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Mar 3, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Established in 2000, Zea Mays Printmaking is a working studio where artists come to make prints in a safe environment free of hazardous toxins.   In this digital extra, Founding Director Liz Chalfin talks about the mission of this studio that is tucked away in an old...
Lever Kicks off Second Annual Mohawk Trail Entrepreneur Challenge

Lever Kicks off Second Annual Mohawk Trail Entrepreneur Challenge

by NEPM | Nov 5, 2021 | Economy, Innovation, Show Segments

The second annual Mohawk Trail Entrepreneur Challenge is underway, and this year’s focus is on developing sustainable wood and forest product businesses.   The challenge, launched by Lever, a local economic development non-profit, will feature 8 finalists that will...
The LAVA Center Fosters Performing & Literary Arts in Greenfield

The LAVA Center Fosters Performing & Literary Arts in Greenfield

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

Located in Greenfield’s Crossroads Cultural District, The LAVA Center (Local Access to Valley Arts), is a new arts incubator, black box theater, and community space.   Opened in 2020, the Center’s goal is to create opportunities in the performing and literary arts...
Village Pizza in Greenfield Celebrates 60 Years

Village Pizza in Greenfield Celebrates 60 Years

by NEPM | Jul 23, 2021 | Show Segments, Social Issues

It was 1966 when George Balis first arrived in the United States from Greece with his sights set on achieving his American dream. Eight years later, after working several jobs and putting in countless hours, he purchased a pizza shop in Greenfield, Massachusetts. By...
Snowshoe Ukulele Offers Handcrafted Instruments

Snowshoe Ukulele Offers Handcrafted Instruments

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

Stephen Beauregard began crafting handmade guitars in 1986. When the desire to play the great summer songs of the 1920s and 1930 hit, Beauregard made the transition to the ukulele. He brought one of his custom instruments on a family camping trip to play around the...
Crafting a Legacy at MurDuff’s Jewelry

Crafting a Legacy at MurDuff’s Jewelry

by NEPM | May 14, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

A local institution, MurDuff’s Jewelry is celebrating 75 years in business this year. The name MurDuff comes from its founders, Rita Murphy and Ed Duffy, who opened the store in the Northampton village of Florence in 1946.  Murphy and Duffy’s legacy carries today, as...
Quynh’s Funky Flowers Raises Money for Local Charities

Quynh’s Funky Flowers Raises Money for Local Charities

by NEPM | Jan 22, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Coronavirus & COVID-19, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

There is no question that the coronavirus pandemic has brought dark times for many around the globe, including both emotional and financial distress.   In Amherst, one young lady has found a way to brighten her corner of the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. Quynh...
Diemand Farm prepares for Thanksgiving turkey season during COVID-19

Diemand Farm prepares for Thanksgiving turkey season during COVID-19

by NEPM | Nov 21, 2020 | Show Segments

Thanksgiving week is the most important week of the year at Diemand Farm in Wendell. But this year, the farm is facing unique challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  The farm, which raises turkeys, depends on a successful Thanksgiving season to keep 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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