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Springfield Trust Transfer Project’s Chalk for Change

Springfield Trust Transfer Project’s Chalk for Change

by NEPM | Jul 23, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Over the last few years, buildings, streets, and sidewalks in Springfield have been transformed into public art displays with murals and messages created by street artists.  This summer, the Springfield Cultural Partnership and the Community Music School teamed up for...
Comic Book Artist Eric Talbot Gets a Second Act

Comic Book Artist Eric Talbot Gets a Second Act

by NEPM | Jul 16, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

One of the most popular comic book series of all time has roots that run deep right here in Western New England. For decades, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics were produced by Mirage Studios in Northampton, with the comic’s artists relocating to the area and...
Musician Chris Thile & Post-COVID Live Music

Musician Chris Thile & Post-COVID Live Music

by NEPM | Jun 25, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Pittsfield’s Colonial Theatre is an icon in western Massachusetts. Like so many other venues across the US, the Colonial faced an uncertain future during the COVID pandemic.   But on Memorial Day Weekend, Massachusetts took its next step towards recovering from 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...
MCLA’s “Do the Work of Anti-Racism” Campaign

MCLA’s “Do the Work of Anti-Racism” Campaign

by NEPM | Apr 16, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Near Mass MoCA in North Adams, you’ll spy billboards for a national campaign called Resist COVID Take Six. Inspired by the work of artist Carrie Mae Weems, the campaign brings awareness to the racial inequities that have existed in the United State during the...
Blue Rider Stables Therapeutic Riding Helps Khali Zabian on Road to Recovery

Blue Rider Stables Therapeutic Riding Helps Khali Zabian on Road to Recovery

by NEPM | Apr 2, 2021 | Health & Fitness, Show Segments

For nearly 30 years, Blue Rider Stables in Great Barrington has provided rehabilitation services through therapeutic horseback riding. This summer, Blue Rider received one of their biggest challenges when Khali Zabian arrived for her first lesson.   Last year, after...
Emily Dickinson Museum Restoration Project

Emily Dickinson Museum Restoration Project

by NEPM | Mar 26, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

For over a year, the Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst has been closed to the public due to COVID-19. The museum will remain closed even longer to undergo a large renovation project. The goal is to not only restore the Dickinson family home but make it more...
Reopening the Eric Carle Museum to the Public

Reopening the Eric Carle Museum to the Public

by NEPM | Mar 19, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Coronavirus & COVID-19, Show Segments

After remaining closed over the winter due to spikes in COVID-19 cases across Massachusetts, The Eric Carle Museum has opened its doors once again. The beloved children’s book museum is welcoming the public back with a new exhibit and new protocols to keep visitors...
Stone Soup Café Fights Food Insecurity in Franklin County

Stone Soup Café Fights Food Insecurity in Franklin County

by NEPM | Mar 5, 2021 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of our daily lives. For those who have lost jobs or had other financial hardships, it can be difficult to afford food for each meal of the day.  In Franklin County, Stone Soup Café is fighting...
Snow Sculptor Dave Rothstein Crafts His Latest Work

Snow Sculptor Dave Rothstein Crafts His Latest Work

by NEPM | Feb 12, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Here in western New England, we have felt winter’s full effect with several snowstorms and frigid temperatures over the last few weeks. Some New Englanders like to stay warm inside during wintry weather, but not Dave Rothstein.    Snow provides Rothstein a chance to...
Family learns true story of fallen Pittsfield Soldier during World War II

Family learns true story of fallen Pittsfield Soldier during World War II

by Ross Lippman | Jan 29, 2021 | Show Segments

Family learns true story of fallen Pittsfield Soldier during World War II PITTSFIELD – When Eugene Kalinowsky left his home in Pittsfield in 1942 to serve during World War II, he wanted to bring something with him for good luck. That’s where Carole Brooks’ story...
After Devastating Fire, MLK Presbyterian Church in Springfield Rebuilds

After Devastating Fire, MLK Presbyterian Church in Springfield Rebuilds

by NEPM | Jan 22, 2021 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

On Monday, the nation celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. But on one of the last days of 2020, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Presbyterian Church in Springfield was set ablaze.   Since then, a suspect has been arrested for allegedly starting 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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