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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...
Cellblock Visions: Prison Art in America Author Phyllis Kornfeld

Cellblock Visions: Prison Art in America Author Phyllis Kornfeld

by NEPM | Jul 16, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments, Social Issues

Phyllis Kornfeld has worked as an art instructor inside correctional facilities around the country for more than 35 years. Kornfeld has brought art to the incarcerated at all levels of security, from county jail to death row.  Kornfeld’s work with incarcerated men and...
Multimedia Exhibit Captures the Unique Stories of ‘Our Grandmothers’

Multimedia Exhibit Captures the Unique Stories of ‘Our Grandmothers’

by NEPM | Jul 9, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Universally, grandmothers are held in high regard and play important roles in the lives of many families. Through a grant awarded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Holyoke Media is exploring the unique stories of our grandmothers in a multimedia...
Barstow’s Longview Farm Carries on 215-Year Dairy Farming Tradition

Barstow’s Longview Farm Carries on 215-Year Dairy Farming Tradition

by NEPM | Jul 9, 2021 | Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

New England is home to over 1,000 dairy farms, and you can find them throughout the Berkshires, Pioneer Valley, and southern Vermont.   National Dairy Month, a campaign that happens every June, was initially created in 1937 to promote drinking milk and has now...
Poet Joy Ladin Reads “Singing” (Digital Extra)

Poet Joy Ladin Reads “Singing” (Digital Extra)

by NEPM | Jul 2, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Digital Exclusive, Show Segments

Joy Ladin, a published essayist and poet, is also a nationally recognized speaker on trans and Jewish identity. Ladin reads her latest work, “Singing” for us.   Read the full transcript: Zydalis Bauer: Joy Ladin, a published essayist and poet, is also a nationally...
Spectrum in Motion Dance Theater Ensemble

Spectrum in Motion Dance Theater Ensemble

by NEPM | Jun 18, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Show Segments

Since 1982, Spectrum in Motion has been fulfilling its core mission of offering equitable dance education for people from all walks of life and different levels of experience. The dance company, based out of Hartford, aims to reflect the faces in the community and...
Hope on Wheels Provides Housing Pods to Homeless

Hope on Wheels Provides Housing Pods to Homeless

by NEPM | Jun 4, 2021 | Show Segments, Social Issues

Unfortunately, it is all too common for some people to walk past the homeless and disregard the person lying on the street, or ignore the sign being held at the intersection with a plea for help. That’s not the case for Melinda Shaw of Florence.   Recognizing the...
Alex Santiago: First HCC Latinx Studies Graduate

Alex Santiago: First HCC Latinx Studies Graduate

by NEPM | May 21, 2021 | Education, Show Segments

As graduation season is underway, one local graduate will be honored with two exceptional distinctions. Alex Santiago will be the first Holyoke Community College student to graduate with an Associate Degree in Latinx Studies. The major was first introduced at the...
Scientific Glassblowing Lab at UMass Amherst

Scientific Glassblowing Lab at UMass Amherst

by NEPM | May 21, 2021 | Education, Science & Environment, Show Segments

Inside the Lederle Graduate Research Center on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, you’ll find research labs, conference rooms, classroom, and offices. These college mainstays support the many departments that make up the College of Natural...
The Life and Legacy of Susan B. Anthony

The Life and Legacy of Susan B. Anthony

by NEPM | Mar 26, 2021 | Digital Exclusive, Show Segments, Social Issues

As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, Connecting Point explores the life of women’s rights pioneer Susan B. Anthony. Born in Adams, Massachusetts, Anthony was a social reformer and activist who played a pivotal role in the women’s suffrage movement.  ...
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...
The Past, Present, and Future of Women in Leadership

The Past, Present, and Future of Women in Leadership

by NEPM | Mar 19, 2021 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

March is Women’s History Month, and to mark this occasion, the annual On the Move forum examined the past, present, and future of women in leadership. The forum is a partnership between Bay Path University, Springfield Museums, and Unity First.   Janine Fondon is the...
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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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