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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...
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...
Springfield Poet Laureate Magdalena Gómez

Springfield Poet Laureate Magdalena Gómez

by NEPM | Apr 21, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Springfield Poet Laureate, Magdalena Gómez was just 17 years old when she first publicly performed in Greenwich Village in New York City. Her career as a poet, playwright, educator, activist, and more has garnered numerous awards, accolades, and recognition including...
Center for New Americans Hosts “30 Poems in November” Event

Center for New Americans Hosts “30 Poems in November” Event

by NEPM | Jan 6, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

The Center for New Americans has been a community-based education and resource center for immigrants and refugees in western Massachusetts for almost 30 years.   And for more than a decade, the organization has mixed business and artistic expression by holding 30...
Center for New Americans Poet Carol Freedman (Digital Exclusive)

Center for New Americans Poet Carol Freedman (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Jan 6, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Carol Freedman is one of over 100 poets who participated the Center for New Americans’ 30 Poems in November event last year.   Freedman reads “Looking for Humanity,” a poem she wrote for the fundraiser.  Watch our full story on 30 Poems in November here. Read the full...
Poet Martín Espada on New Collection “Floaters”

Poet Martín Espada on New Collection “Floaters”

by NEPM | Dec 24, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

The Massachusetts Poetry Festival was held last week, and among the headliners was former Boston tenant lawyer turned acclaimed poet, Martín Espada. A resident of Western Mass and a professor at UMass Amherst, Espada has published more than 20 books as a poet, editor,...
Poet Joy Ladin Reflects on Her Work & Identity Journey

Poet Joy Ladin Reflects on Her Work & Identity Journey

by NEPM | Nov 19, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Since early childhood, Joy Ladin felt a disconnect between her body and soul but the one thing she did feel a connection to was poetry.   In 2007, Ladin transitioned to live as a female and became the first and only openly transgender employee of an Orthodox Jewish...
Magdalena Gómez Recites “Literate Hands” (Digital Exclusive)

Magdalena Gómez Recites “Literate Hands” (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Oct 1, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Digital Exclusive, Show Segments

Magdalena Gómez discovered her passion and love for poetry when she was just a child exploring the public library in the South Bronx where she grew up. She turned that passion into a career to become an award-winning poet, playwright, educator, activist and currently...
WordsxWomen: Celebrating Women’s Voices at the Mount

WordsxWomen: Celebrating Women’s Voices at the Mount

by NEPM | Aug 6, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

After more than a year of virtual performances, WordxWord, a Western Massachusetts based organization celebrating diversity through spoken word, is finally back together in person.    To celebrate the return of live poetry, WordxWord held a three-day festival at Edith...
WordxWord: Grace Rossman (Digital Extra)

WordxWord: Grace Rossman (Digital Extra)

by NEPM | Aug 6, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Digital Exclusive, Show Segments

WordxWord is an organization based in the Berkshires that celebrates the power of spoken word. This summer, poets and performers were once again together live and in person to share their work.   To celebrate, WordxWord organizers held a three-day festival at Edith...
WordxWord: Dianne Olsen (Digital Extra)

WordxWord: Dianne Olsen (Digital Extra)

by NEPM | Aug 6, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Digital Exclusive, Show Segments

WordxWord is an organization based in the Berkshires that celebrates the power of spoken word. This summer, poets and performers were once again together live and in person to share their work.   To celebrate, WordxWord organizers held a three-day festival at Edith...
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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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