ARTS & CULTURE

We learn about how to celebrate the great shad fish migration with the 2025 Shad Fest and discuss the importance of ing down stories with event "Sharing Stories, Creating Change."

We put the NEPM staff to the test to see if they can pick out Hadley-grown asparagus from asparagus grown from other places, McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern who, as always, has a lot to cover, and learn about Cancer Connection's fundraiser, "Grateful Bed."

ists discuss the evolving Cannabis Control Commission, DOGE’s decision to close Springfield’s Small Business istration, a call for more water protections for the Quabbin Reservoir and much more.

We celebrate continue to celebrate Pride Month with The Big Gay Speakeasy in Adams, this weekend's Queer Joy Fun Fair and explore baneful v.s. baleful with the Word Nerd.

We talk to actor Sam Waterston about the screening of "The Killing Fields" at The Triplex, get a rundown of the festivities to come at Franklin County Pride and learn about jam with Beaumont's Berries.

We learn how the Community Foundation is increasing equity in western Mass., celebrate aging at Glenmeadow Retirement Living and check in with Mr. Universe during this uncertain time for research funding.

We check out the Shea Theater's dynamic screening of "Gamera v.s. Guiron," chat with hosts of Boston Public Radio Jim Braude and Margery Eagan and musician Jill Sobule with Erin McKeown for Live Music Friday.

We speak to Jen Pollins of the School for Contemporary Thought about youth dance programming, speak with author Varla Ventura about her new book, "Enchanted Plants," and learn about The Garden Conservancy's Open Gardens event at one of the locations for viewing in Greenfield.

ists discuss a local town's role in the defense of the U.S. Dept. of Ed., concerns of civil rights rollbacks five years after George Floyd’s murder, Berkshire arts groups unified in infrastructure advocacy and much more.

We check back in with student authors of the Slavery North Initiative with their picture book exhibit, tour the sustainable and natural dye printmaking studio Zea Mays and learn about pronunciation with the Word Nerd.