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
“We’re the richest country in the world and our health care system does not reflect all the money that we have in this system.” – Dr. Evan Benjamin On this episode of Pioneer Valley Life, Doctors Evan Benjamin and Bill Cutler talk about the current state of the American Health Care System and more with… Continue reading
“As a people we try to stand on our feet first to be able to assist and support and help others.” – Thondup Tsering On this episode of Pioneer Valley Life, Thondup Tsering talks about the ties between the Pioneer Valley and Tibetan refugees going back to the 90s. -Pioneer Valley Life is produced and… Continue reading
“The Muse is a fickle thing. […] It’s a very mystical process for me.” – Ginny Elkin On this episode of Songwriters’ Spotlight, folk musician Ginny Elkin performs songs from her latest album inspired by her family. Elkin’s music features an engaging use of guitar filled with personal, emotional expression. -Songwriters’ Spotlight is produced and… Continue reading
The Faces of Jesus Throughout Time In this presentation, Melissa Stratton-Pandina explores how societal expectation, politics, power, and personal experience shape artist’s depictions of Jesus and the viewers’ reception to their work through the ages. -Hosted by Melissa Stratton-Pandina and Produced by Lucinda Arnold Faces of Jesus, An Artist’s Perspective Premieres Sunday at 4:30PM… Continue reading
The Realities of Roofing & More On the Season 1 Finale of Real People, Real Estate, Lindsay sits down with Sasha Wilde, owner of Sexton Roofing & Siding, to talk about taking a leap into business ownership, finding home in Western Massachusetts, and building a company rooted in relationships and community. Sasha shares the honest… Continue reading
James Sullivan sits down with returning guest Forrest McSweeney to discuss his recent trip to Guyana and give an update on his Uplift Project. -Pioneer Valley Life is produced and hosted by James Sullivan Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 38 Forrest McSweeney Part 2 Premiers Thursday at 7:00pm on: Easthampton’s 191 Public cable channel … Continue reading
The Pioneer Valley is Full of Micro Markets In this episode of Real People, Real Estate, Lindsay sits down with Heather Ferrari of William Raveis Real Estate for a conversation about community, connection, and the unexpected paths that lead us home. From growing up around her family’s beloved Amherst restaurant, Nancy Jane’s, to earning her… Continue reading
“I want to take this opportunity to thank Jeff, and the entire Easthampton Media Community for really giving us a voice, making us visible, and helping us to connect not only locally, but also globally… being able to put events inside occupied Tibet.” “There’s a general tendency to think that community media is a small… Continue reading