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What is the Role of Art in Politics? with Ryan McCollum

What is the Role of Art in Politics? with Ryan McCollum

by NEPM | Aug 25, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Art and politics have long had a complex relationship. From late show monologues to editorial cartoons, politics has long been a muse for creativity and commentary.   And politicians have used art as a tool to engage and connect with voters — as seen in the many...
With “in his name,” Artist Imo Imeh reflects on the 2021 Insurrection

With “in his name,” Artist Imo Imeh reflects on the 2021 Insurrection

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

Imo Imeh explains the meaning “and i’ll be there with you,” one of the works featured in this collection, in a digital exclusive. Holyoke-based artist and Westfield State University Professor Imo Imeh is set to debut a new project entitled in his...
Imo Imeh: and i’ll be there with you (Digital Exclusive)

Imo Imeh: and i’ll be there with you (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Jan 6, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

See the completed version of this work in our latest interview with Imo Imeh. Local artist Imo Imeh’s new exhibition “in his name” focuses on the events surrounding the January 6th insurrection attempt at the U.S. Capitol.   When Connecting Point visited his studio in...
Editorial Cartoonist Chan Lowe (Digital Exclusive)

Editorial Cartoonist Chan Lowe (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Jan 6, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

Political opinion cartoons in America date back hundreds of years: from the likes of Benjamin Franklin to contemporary editorial cartoonists of today such as Chan Lowe.   Over his more than 40-year career, Lowe’s award-winning, nationally syndicated work...
Imo Imeh’s “in his name” Reflects on Jan. 6th U.S. Capitol Attack

Imo Imeh’s “in his name” Reflects on Jan. 6th U.S. Capitol Attack

by NEPM | Oct 8, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Holyoke based artist and Westfield State professor Imo Imeh is embarking on a new project called “in his name.”  The project focuses on the January 6th insurrection attempt at the U.S. Capitol and features a series of images that reflect Imeh’s interpretation of the...
Imo Imeh: “On Earth as it is” (Digital Exclusive)

Imo Imeh: “On Earth as it is” (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Oct 8, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Digital Exclusive, Show Segments

When Ross Lippman visited Imo Imeh’s studio this summer for a look at “in his name,” the artist shared an image from the series entitled “On Earth as it is.”  This specific piece is inspired by the raising of a cross during the January 6th insurrection at the U.S....
The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration

The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration

by NEPM | Apr 30, 2021 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

This week, President Joe Biden marked his first 100 days in the White House. Biden took office with an ambitious agenda that included getting ahead of the coronavirus, steering the massive economic recovery, and overhauling climate policy. All of this with a narrow...
Former Senator Ben Downing Announces Run for Mass. Governor

Former Senator Ben Downing Announces Run for Mass. Governor

by NEPM | Apr 23, 2021 | Public Affairs

The 2022 Massachusetts gubernatorial election may be a year and a half away, but already the first candidate has thrown his hat into the ring – and it’s a name that may be familiar to western Mass residents.  Former state Senator Ben Downing, who grew up in Pittsfield...
Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Update with Sen. John Velis

Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Update with Sen. John Velis

by NEPM | Apr 9, 2021 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

The clock is ticking on passage of a $400 million bond bill for a new Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. Passage of the bond is critical in getting $260 million in federal reimbursement money for the project. The call for a new Soldiers Home comes after 76 veterans died from...
Rep. Richard Neal on the $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Package

Rep. Richard Neal on the $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Package

by NEPM | Mar 19, 2021 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Last Thursday, President Joe Biden signed an historic $1.9 trillion-dollar COVID relief package into law. The legislation marks Biden’s first major political victory since taking office in January.   Among its many components, the latest package provides stimulus...
North Adams Mayor Will Not Seek Re-Election

North Adams Mayor Will Not Seek Re-Election

by NEPM | Mar 12, 2021 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Another Western Massachusetts mayor announced they will not seek re-election this year. North Adams Mayor Tom Bernard joins Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse and Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz in announcing that their current terms in office will be their last.  Connecting...
Post-Impeachment Politics with Prof. John Baick

Post-Impeachment Politics with Prof. John Baick

by NEPM | Feb 26, 2021 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

It’s been nearly two months since rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. in a failed attempt to overturn former President Donald Trump’s defeat in the 2020 presidential election. The violence left five people dead and more than a hundred...
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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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