Connecting Point
  • Home
  • Show Segments
  • Digital Exclusives
  • Full Episodes
  • Livestream
  • nepm.org
Select Page
Rock n’ Roll Summer Camp for Girls at The Institute for the Musical Arts

Rock n’ Roll Summer Camp for Girls at The Institute for the Musical Arts

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

The Institute for the Musical Arts is a nonprofit that serves as a women’s retreat, school, and recording studio. But the IMA is best known for hosting a rock and roll camp for girls.   In August they’re recognizing their 35th anniversary with a festival held at their...
The Music of June Millington (Digital Exclusive)

The Music of June Millington (Digital Exclusive)

by Alexandria Severo | Aug 25, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

June Millington has been making music since she was a child playing ukulele in her native Philippines. Having moved from Manila to California in the early sixties, she and her sister, Jean, turned in their folk guitars for electric and formed a succession of all-girl...
The Adventures of Robo-Kid Author/Illustrator Diane deGroat

The Adventures of Robo-Kid Author/Illustrator Diane deGroat

by NEPM | Aug 11, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Award-winning author and illustrator Diane deGroat has worked on over 150 books — and she can now add one more to her list.   Her latest release, The Adventures of Robo-Kid, takes readers on an inspiring journey of what it takes to be a hero, by telling the story of a...
Dreams, Imagination Inspire the Artwork of Maricella Obando Moya

Dreams, Imagination Inspire the Artwork of Maricella Obando Moya

by NEPM | Aug 4, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Maricella Obando Moya arrived in the United States from her native Costa Rica on Sept. 7th, 2015, knowing very little English. Four years and a lot of hard work later, and Obando Moya not only learned the language, but had also become a U.S. citizen as well, living in...
Painter Laura Radwell Crafts Dreamy Abstract Landscape Art

Painter Laura Radwell Crafts Dreamy Abstract Landscape Art

by NEPM | Jul 28, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

From an early age, Laura Radwell dreamed of being an artist. In her first career in marketing and communications, she always tried to incorporate visual components into her work. After leaving the marketing field, Radwell returned to her dream of being a painter. In...
Western Mass Author and Illustrator Astrid Sheckels

Western Mass Author and Illustrator Astrid Sheckels

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

Growing up in the hills of Western Massachusetts, Astrid Sheckels always had a knack for telling and drawing stories – and she’s managed to turn those skills into a full-time career.  Now an award-winning author and illustrator, Sheckels recently released the second...
Musician Diana Alvarez’s Songs Exalt Queer Love and Liberation

Musician Diana Alvarez’s Songs Exalt Queer Love and Liberation

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

Diana Alvarez is an expansive multimedia artist and educator. Her soulful music is bilingual, and she says the intent behind her original songs is to exalt queer love, liberation, and to fiercely sing out against oppression.   Alvarez grew up in South Texas but now...
Turning Up the Heat with Opal Raven Cirque

Turning Up the Heat with Opal Raven Cirque

by NEPM | Jul 14, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Opal Raven is a performer who’s not afraid to turn up the heat – literally!  Her one-woman variety show, Opal Raven Cirque, features daring sword work, fascinating snakes, and of course, plenty of fire. Producer Dave Fraser brings us a glimpse of Raven’s...
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...
LGBTQIA-owned Two Mamas Farm in Cummington, MA

LGBTQIA-owned Two Mamas Farm in Cummington, MA

by NEPM | Jun 23, 2022 | Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

Nestled in the small Hampshire County town of Cummington, Massachusetts is Two Mamas Farm, known for their organic maple products.  Owners Sarah and Lee describe their farm as “queer in many ways.” In addition to being LGBTQIA-owned, Sarah and Lee say the farm’s...
The Artists of North Adams Contemporary (Digital Exclusive)

The Artists of North Adams Contemporary (Digital Exclusive)

by NEPM | Jun 23, 2022 | Digital Exclusive

In this digital exclusive, each of the four members of North Adams Contemporary discusses their experience as an artist living in the Eclipse Mill in the Northern Berkshires after spending most of their careers in big cities.  See A Sense of Place, a recent exhibition...
Filipina American Artist Donnabelle Casis’s Kinetic Peripatetic Exhibit

Filipina American Artist Donnabelle Casis’s Kinetic Peripatetic Exhibit

by NEPM | May 19, 2022 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Donnabelle Casis is a Filipina American artist living and working in Western Massachusetts. Her art is influenced by various sources, including Filipino tribal tattoos and textiles, facial recognition software, cosmology and the philosophy of metaphysics.   Casis’s...
Page 3 of 10«12345...10...»Last »
Connecting Point is a
NEPM logo white local production
Twitter feed is not available at the moment.

Connecting Point is a production of:

NEPM white logo
  • Home
  • Show Segments
  • Digital Exclusives
  • Full Episodes
  • Livestream
  • nepm.org
Copyright 2024 All Rights Reserved | Site by Itabix
Episode Reminder

Thanks for your interest! Enter your name and email address to get a reminder when the show is about to start.

    Divided
    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.
     

    CONTINUE READING

    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
    PlayPlay
    ‘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

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)
    PlayPlay
    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.

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
    PlayPlay
    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

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
    PlayPlay
    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

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    Four Phantoms Brewing Company
    PlayPlay
    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

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    CONTINUE READING

    previous arrowprevious arrow
    next arrownext arrow
    Episode Questions/Comments

    Fill out the following form to send your comment or question to us