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03/24/2023

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03/23/2023

Harriet Beecher Stowe Center’s Ashley Hufnagel talks about the complex ethics of assigning Q***r identities to artists who did not self-identify.

03/23/2023

In the second part of a two-part interview, Tara Gorman, Kahli Hernandez, and JaJa Swinton — three of the artists behind “Something Extraordinary,” currently on display at Westfield State University — talk about what inspired the exhibit.

03/23/2023

If you’re looking for a fun and relaxed spot to grab a pint and maybe challenge your friends to a board game or two, you’ll love the vibe at Four Phantoms Brewing Company, a community-based brewpub in Greenfield, MA.

03/23/2023

Meet Billie J. Farrell, the first female commander of the USS Constitution, the U.S Navy’s oldest commissioned warship.

03/23/2023

Meet Billie Farrell, the first female commander of the USS Constitution Museum, and then head to Greenfield, Massachusetts and grab a beer at Four Phantoms Brewing Company. Here's your first look at the stories we're featuring tonight at 7:30pm on New England Public Media and live streaming at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

We were sick of the cold and the snow, so we set up shop in the tropical oasis known as the Durfee Conservatory at UMass...
03/20/2023

We were sick of the cold and the snow, so we set up shop in the tropical oasis known as the Durfee Conservatory at UMass Amherst for this week's episode. Catch it Thursday at 7:30pm on New England Public Media!

03/20/2023

In “Frankie the Caterpillar,” western Mass author Harlene Simmons tells the tale of a young caterpillar who overcomes his fear of change – and finds a new friend on his journey.

03/19/2023

Meet Tara Gorman, Kahli Hernandez, and JaJa Swinton, three of the artists featured in ‘Something Extraordinary’ on display at Westfield State University. In the mixed media exhibit, eight artists of the African Diaspora converge to examine the Black experience through their unique creative lens.

03/18/2023

Head to Dwight Street in Holyoke, where local artists can sharpen their sketching skills at the inclusive, women-led Go Figure Drawing Studio.

03/16/2023

Amateur artists and seasoned professionals alike can sharpen their figure sketchings skills at Go Figure Drawing Studio in Holyoke.

Visit the inclusive, women-led studio tonight at 7:30pm on New England Public Media and streaming live at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

03/16/2023

Sons of Erin & Go Figure Drawing Studio...here's your first look at the stories we're featuring tonight at 7:30pm on New England Public Media and live streaming at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

Author Harlene Simmons stops by to chat about her debut children’s book, Frankie the Caterpillar, tomorrow at 7:30pm -T...
03/15/2023

Author Harlene Simmons stops by to chat about her debut children’s book, Frankie the Caterpillar, tomorrow at 7:30pm -TV and streaming live at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

03/15/2023

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, we’ll get a history lesson from the Sons of Erin – and a sneak peek of the highly-anticipated Westfield St. Patrick’s Parade float – tomorrow at 7:30pm -TV and streaming live at nepm.org/connectingpoint

“Something Extraordinary” delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative l...
03/14/2023

“Something Extraordinary” delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens. Meet Kahli Hernandez, Tara Gorman, & JaJa Swinton, three of the artists featured in the Westfield State University exhibit, Thursday at 7:30pm and live streaming at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

Join us for a special St. Patrick's Day toast from the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England on this week's show!...
03/13/2023

Join us for a special St. Patrick's Day toast from the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England on this week's show! Catch it Thursday at 7:30pm on New England Public Media and streaming at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

03/13/2023

A trove of 4,000 antique glass plate negatives were bound for the trash – until photo preservationist Terri Cappucci saved them. The collection of vintage images, called Somebody Photographed This, reveal what life was like in western Mass over a century ago.

03/12/2023

For Women’s History Month, Zydalis Bauer sat down with Park Ranger Susan Ashman to learn more about western Mass’ own version Rosie Riveter – the WOWs (Women Ordnance Workers) that kept the machines running at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site.

03/10/2023

At the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, you can enjoy the music, flavors, and traditions of Ireland year-round, not just on St. Patrick’s Day. And, you don’t have to be of Irish descent to enjoy a pint of Guinness or join in on one of the best traditional Irish sessions on the East Coast.

03/10/2023

At the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, you might notice a small room tucked next to the bar. And while the “snug” is currently a great place to grab a drink with a small group of friends, it was traditionally used as a place for “respectable” women to enjoy a drink – without being seen in a pub.

03/09/2023

It sounds like something out of a Dr. Suess book, but did you know there’s a zoo right here in Springfield?

Visit the ZOO in Forest Park and Education Center and learn what it takes to be a zookeeper at one of their zoo camps, tonight at 7:30pm -TV and streaming live at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

03/09/2023

Irish Cultural Center of Western New England & ZOO in Forest Park and Education Center...here's your first look at the stories we're featuring tonight at 7:30pm on New England Public Media and live streaming at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

It’s International Women’s Day, and we’re celebrating the women who bring you Connecting Point each week!From left to ri...
03/09/2023

It’s International Women’s Day, and we’re celebrating the women who bring you Connecting Point each week!

From left to right: Production Associate Alex Severo, Host Zydalis Bauer, Senior Producer Rachel Scott, Senior Editor Heather Murphy.

(Plus — you can find out more about the room they’re sitting in at the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, known as the snug, in this week’s digital exclusive story.)

Learn about the Woman Ordnance Workers (WOWs) who manned the machines at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site d...
03/08/2023

Learn about the Woman Ordnance Workers (WOWs) who manned the machines at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site during both World Wars tomorrow at 7:30pm on New England Public Media and live streaming at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

03/08/2023

Every day is St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, where they celebrate the food, music, and welcoming spirit of the Emerald Isle all year round.

Join us as we raise a glass and say “Sláinte!”at the ICC, Thursday at 7:30pm -TV and streaming live at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

Photo preservationist Terri Cappucci sifted through a trove of antique plate glass negatives, compiling the most interes...
03/07/2023

Photo preservationist Terri Cappucci sifted through a trove of antique plate glass negatives, compiling the most interesting images into a collection called Somebody Photographed This.

Get a glimpse at this snapshot of life in western Mass over a century ago, Thursday at 7:30pm -TV and streaming live at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

The CP team headed back to our roots this week, filming at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site – then-WGBY’s s...
03/06/2023

The CP team headed back to our roots this week, filming at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site – then-WGBY’s studios were located in the Armory’s basement when we launched in 1971!

Catch the show this Thursday at 7:30pm on New England Public Media and streaming at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

03/06/2023

With works from notable names like Francois Bouchet to sketches from unknown artists, “Promenades on Paper” at The Clark is a sweeping exploration of art and its purpose in 18th century France.

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Connecting Point Promo: March 23, 2023
Connecting Point Promo: March 23, 2023

Meet Billie Farrell, the first female commander of the USS Constitution Museum, and then head to Greenfield, Massachusetts and grab a beer at Four Phantoms Brewing Company. Here's your first look at the stories we're featuring tonight at 7:30pm on New England Public Media and live streaming at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2) | Connecting Point | Mar. 23, 2023
‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2) | Connecting Point | Mar. 23, 2023

Harriet Beecher Stowe Center’s Ashley Hufnagel talks about the complex ethics of assigning Queer identities to artists who did not self-identify.

‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2) | Connecting Point | Mar. 23, 2023
‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2) | Connecting Point | Mar. 23, 2023

In the second part of a two-part interview, Tara Gorman, Kahli Hernandez, and JaJa Swinton — three of the artists behind “Something Extraordinary,” currently on display at Westfield State University — talk about what inspired the exhibit.

Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution | Connecting Point | Mar. 23, 2023
Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution | Connecting Point | Mar. 23, 2023

Meet Billie J. Farrell, the first female commander of the USS Constitution, the U.S Navy’s oldest commissioned warship.

Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield | Connecting Point | Mar. 23, 2023
Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield | Connecting Point | Mar. 23, 2023

If you’re looking for a fun and relaxed spot to grab a pint and maybe challenge your friends to a board game or two, you’ll love the vibe at Four Phantoms Brewing Company, a community-based brewpub in Greenfield, MA.

Harlene Simmons Pens Children’s Book “Frankie the Caterpillar” | Connecting Point | Mar. 16, 2023
Harlene Simmons Pens Children’s Book “Frankie the Caterpillar” | Connecting Point | Mar. 16, 2023

In “Frankie the Caterpillar,” western Mass author Harlene Simmons tells the tale of a young caterpillar who overcomes his fear of change – and finds a new friend on his journey.

“Something Extraordinary” at Westfield State University (Pt. 1) | Connecting Point | Mar. 16, 2023
“Something Extraordinary” at Westfield State University (Pt. 1) | Connecting Point | Mar. 16, 2023

Meet Tara Gorman, Kahli Hernandez, and JaJa Swinton, three of the artists featured in ‘Something Extraordinary’ on display at Westfield State University. In the mixed media exhibit, eight artists of the African Diaspora converge to examine the Black experience through their unique creative lens.

Visit Go Figure, a Women-led Drawing Studio in Holyoke | Connecting Point | Mar. 16, 2023
Visit Go Figure, a Women-led Drawing Studio in Holyoke | Connecting Point | Mar. 16, 2023

Head to Dwight Street in Holyoke, where local artists can sharpen their sketching skills at the inclusive, women-led Go Figure Drawing Studio.

PREVIEW: Visit Go Figure, a Women-led Drawing Studio in Holyoke | Connecting Point
PREVIEW: Visit Go Figure, a Women-led Drawing Studio in Holyoke | Connecting Point

Amateur artists and seasoned professionals alike can sharpen their figure sketchings skills at Go Figure Drawing Studio in Holyoke. Visit the inclusive, women-led studio tonight at 7:30pm on New England Public Media and streaming live at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

The Sons of Erin & the Westfield St. Patrick’s Parade Float | Connecting Point | Mar. 16, 2023
The Sons of Erin & the Westfield St. Patrick’s Parade Float | Connecting Point | Mar. 16, 2023

Since 1978, the Sons of Erin n have fostered Irish culture and heritage in western Mass, including sponsoring and creating one of the most popular entries in the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade: the float that carries the Westfield Colleen and her court through the streets of the Paper City.

Sons of Erin & Go Figure Drawing Studio Coming Up Thursday (3/16) at 7:30 on "Connecting Point"
Sons of Erin & Go Figure Drawing Studio Coming Up Thursday (3/16) at 7:30 on "Connecting Point"

Sons of Erin & Go Figure Drawing Studio...here's your first look at the stories we're featuring tonight at 7:30pm on New England Public Media and live streaming at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

PREVIEW: The Sons of Erin & the Westfield St. Patrick’s Parade Float | Connecting Point
PREVIEW: The Sons of Erin & the Westfield St. Patrick’s Parade Float | Connecting Point

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, we’ll get a history lesson from the Sons of Erin – and a sneak peek of the highly-anticipated Westfield St. Patrick’s Parade float – tomorrow at 7:30pm #onNEPM-TV and streaming live at nepm.org/connectingpoint

Somebody Photographed This: Found Photos Depict By-Gone Era in Western Mass | Connecting Point
Somebody Photographed This: Found Photos Depict By-Gone Era in Western Mass | Connecting Point

A trove of 4,000 antique glass plate negatives were bound for the trash – until photo preservationist Terri Cappucci saved them. The collection of vintage images, called Somebody Photographed This, reveal what life was like in western Mass over a century ago.

WWI & WWII Women's Ordnance Workers of the Springfield Armory | Connecting Point | Mar. 9, 2023
WWI & WWII Women's Ordnance Workers of the Springfield Armory | Connecting Point | Mar. 9, 2023

For Women’s History Month, Zydalis Bauer sat down with Park Ranger Susan Ashman to learn more about western Mass’ own version Rosie Riveter – the WOWs (Women Ordnance Workers) that kept the machines running at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site.

Zoo Camp at The Zoo at Forest Park | Connecting Point | Mar. 9, 2023
Zoo Camp at The Zoo at Forest Park | Connecting Point | Mar. 9, 2023

Tucked in Springfield’s largest park, you’ll find ZOO in Forest Park and Education Center, a hidden gem that’s home to a variety of exotic and native animals – including Superb Owl’s Owl of the Year, Clint Screechwood. Local kids can even get a hands-on lesson in taking care of animals at one of the zoo's week-long camps.

The History of the “Snug of the Pub” (Digital Exclusive) | Connecting Point | Mar. 9, 2023
The History of the “Snug of the Pub” (Digital Exclusive) | Connecting Point | Mar. 9, 2023

At the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, you might notice a small room tucked next to the bar. And while the “snug” is currently a great place to grab a drink with a small group of friends, it was traditionally used as a place for “respectable” women to enjoy a drink – without being seen in a pub.

The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England | Connecting Point | Mar. 9, 2023
The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England | Connecting Point | Mar. 9, 2023

At the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, you can enjoy the music, flavors, and traditions of Ireland year-round, not just on St. Patrick’s Day. And, you don’t have to be of Irish descent to enjoy a pint of Guinness or join in on one of the best traditional Irish sessions on the East Coast.

PREVIEW: Zoo Camp at The Zoo at Forest Park | Connecting Point
PREVIEW: Zoo Camp at The Zoo at Forest Park | Connecting Point

It sounds like something out of a Dr. Suess book, but did you know there’s a zoo right here in Springfield? Visit the ZOO in Forest Park and Education Center and learn what it takes to be a zookeeper at one of their zoo camps, tonight at 7:30pm #onNEPM-TV and streaming live at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

Irish Cultural Center & The Zoo at Forest Park Coming Up Thursday (3/9) at 7:30 on Connecting Point
Irish Cultural Center & The Zoo at Forest Park Coming Up Thursday (3/9) at 7:30 on Connecting Point

Irish Cultural Center of Western New England & ZOO in Forest Park and Education Center...here's your first look at the stories we're featuring tonight at 7:30pm on New England Public Media and live streaming at nepm.org/connectingpoint.

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