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Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery on the MLK Presbyterian Church Fire (Digital Extra)

Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery on the MLK Presbyterian Church Fire (Digital Extra)

by NEPM | Jan 18, 2021 | Digital Exclusive, Public Affairs, Show Segments

On December 28th, 2020 the Martin Luther King Jr. Presbyterian Church in Springfield was burned. An arrest has been made on arson charges in connection with the fire. Connecting Point’s Ross Lippman spoke with the church’s Pastor, Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry...
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...
Montague reacts to President-elect Biden’s victory

Montague reacts to President-elect Biden’s victory

by NEPM | Nov 14, 2020 | Art & Entertainment, Election 2020, Public Affairs, Show Segments

When professional musicians Mark Fraser and Anthony Berner decided to put on a socially-distanced concert outside the First Congregational Church in Montague, they didn’t expect it to coincide with the presidential race being called for President-elect Joe Biden.  ...
Great Barrington Approves Environmentally-Conscious Green Burials

Great Barrington Approves Environmentally-Conscious Green Burials

by NEPM | Oct 17, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

This summer, Great Barrington made a major change to the type of funeral you can have at its cemeteries. Green burials occur when a body is placed into the ground so that it can decompose into the earth.  Not only do green burials have close ties to certain religious...
Second Black Lives Matter Mural Painted in Springfield

Second Black Lives Matter Mural Painted in Springfield

by NEPM | Oct 16, 2020 | Art & Entertainment, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

In September, Springfield approved the painting of a Black Lives Matter mural outside Springfield City Hall. Hundreds of volunteers turned out to help paint the large yellow words across the pavement on Court Street. Since then, the mural has been vandalized by...
Berkshire Theatre Group Holds “Godspell” Performance Outside

Berkshire Theatre Group Holds “Godspell” Performance Outside

by NEPM | Sep 10, 2020 | Art & Entertainment, Coronavirus & COVID-19, Show Segments

The performing arts have been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March, stages from Broadway to the Berkshires have gone dark.  The Berkshire Theatre Group is taking a major step towards what theater may look like in the future. Through September 20th,...
Reckoning with Racial Justice in South Hadley

Reckoning with Racial Justice in South Hadley

by NEPM | Sep 3, 2020 | Show Segments, Social Issues

After the shooting of Jacob Blake, protests calling for an end to police brutality are once again taking place across the nation. Blake was shot in the back seven times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Social and racial justice protests have taken place across western...
Repair Public Teaches How to Fix Household Items

Repair Public Teaches How to Fix Household Items

by NEPM | Aug 26, 2020 | Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

Have you ever had something in your house that suddenly stops working, and you can’t figure out how to fix it? Most people will try, eventually give up, and buy a new one. Repair Public is dedicated to teaching people how to fix their broken stuff. Connecting Point’s...
The Green Book Guide to Travel During Segregation

The Green Book Guide to Travel During Segregation

by NEPM | Aug 20, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Social Issues

From 1936 to 1966, an annual guide was published designed to help African Americans traveling throughout the United States called “The Green Book.” By now you’ve probably heard the name thanks to this year’s Oscar winner for best picture with the same title. But what...
Meet the Northampton Scrabble Club

Meet the Northampton Scrabble Club

by Geoffrey Oldmixon | Aug 19, 2020 | Art & Entertainment, Simple Pleasures

There’s only one place where ‘q’ and ‘z’ are worth 10 points — the world of Scrabble, one of the most popular board games of all time. Northampton happens to hold some of the best Scrabble players in the country, and they all meet once a week. Connecting Point’s Ross...
White Lion Brews Support Local Social Justice Programs

White Lion Brews Support Local Social Justice Programs

by NEPM | Aug 11, 2020 | Show Segments, Social Issues

When Ray Berry started White Lion Brewing in 2012, it became not only the first craft brewery in Springfield, but one of just a small number of Black owned breweries in Massachusetts. Despite financial challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, White Lion continues...
Westfield Starfires Take the Field During Pandemic

Westfield Starfires Take the Field During Pandemic

by NEPM | Jul 30, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

After months of waiting, Major League Baseball kicked off its regular season last week. But MLB isn’t the only league taking the field this summer.  In western New England, the Futures Collegiate Baseball League has been playing since the beginning of July. Teams like...
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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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