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Show Segments Digital Exclusives Full Episodes Livestream nepm.org Select Page Digital Exclusives A SPECIAL COLLECTION OF STORIES AND FEATURES AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON CONNECTING POINT’S DIGITAL PLATFORMS. CONTINUE READING Community CONNECTING THE EVENTS, ISSUES, AND PEOPLE IMPACTING THE VARIED COMMUNITIES THAT MAKE UP WESTERN NEW ENGLAND. CONTINUE READING Search for: Connecting Point is a local production Twitter feed is not available at the moment. Connecting Point is a production of: 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. Your Name (required) Your Email (required) × × 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) ‘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) 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 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 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,...