“Photography ties me into the world. You know, we’re always chasing light and light manifests itself sometimes through someone’s eyes, sometimes through a gesture.” – Pat Crutchfield The Robert Floyd Gallery and Learning Center has honored women for 25 years, since 2002, with annual exhibits featuring women. Until last year, all participants were women photographers…. Continue reading
Tom Reney Gives Insight into the History of Jazz Music in Amherst & Worcester On this episode, James Sullivan talks with Tom Reney, host of Jazz a la Mode on NEPM radio, about Jazz music in the Pioneer Valley, his 42 years on air, and how he started his career in radio. -Pioneer Valley Life… Continue reading
“I’ve been talking to dead people most of my life.” – Stephanie Litwin On this episode of Hot Elder, Amy sits down with guest Stephanie Litwin. Stephanie’s life and thoughts on aging weave around her close relationship with her family and her profound connection to the spiritual world. Folks with an interest in the metaphysical… Continue reading
“It’s our responsibility, ourselves, to create love and compassion and the universe that we want and hopefully to find people who are willing to take that trip with us so that we can make that community together.” – Richard Gere This September 9th the UMass Fine Arts Center held a free screening of the film… Continue reading
What’s on Your Ballot: Learn About Ballot Questions 3, 5, & 7 Nov. 2026 Massachusetts State Election Nonpartisan Public Forum: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 6:30-8:30 pm ET Hear from both perspectives on the issues regarding: State Primary Elections State Revenue Limit & Rebate Single Family Homes – Land Use In Person: Northampton… Continue reading
“Nursing Homes have closed down, Rest Homes have closed down, but what has prospered are these fancy Assisted Livings with the white linen tables, the piano in the lobby.” -Michael Hooker On this episode, James Sullivan talks with Elder Law Attorney Michael Hooker on the current & changing state of elder care, elder services, and… Continue reading
Memory Hour at Celebrate Southampton 2026 Charlie Kaniecki provides a provocative view into the resilience of Southampton residents as he explores the agricultural history and local farming roots of farming in our area. Celebrate Southampton 2026 – Memory Hour Airing Saturday 9/12 at 7:30pm: Southampton 191 PEG cable channel Available Now On: Easthampton Media… Continue reading
Celebrate Southampton 2026 – Town Picnic The annual Celebrate Southampton Town Picnic took place at Covent Park in Southampton including free train rides with The Roaming Railroad, bounce houses, balloon artists, face painting, a dunk tank and barnyard animals, food trucks and local vendors. Premieres on Friday at 10:10am: Southampton 191 PEG cable channel Available… Continue reading
Help is Here if You Need It On this episode, host James Sullivan chats with Joyce Szewczynski and Sharon Tilbe of Easthampton Neighbors about the support & services they provide for Easthampton Residence 55 and over. They also talk about the upcoming ‘Cow Plop Derby’ Fundraiser on Fletcher Farm this September 12th. -Pioneer Valley Life… Continue reading
Flowers, Farm Animals, and Lots of Birds Western Mass Nature Photographer Ellen Koteen shares how her love of nature and natural design guided her in her journey to becoming a photographer. According to Koteen she’s ‘more surprised than anyone else’ that she became a photographer in her middle years, but now the fact people enjoy… Continue reading