When Westfield teacher Cindy Peacock Gaylord could no longer take her students on an historic walking tour of Westfield due to the pandemic, she joined forces with noted Western Mass. photographer Fred Gore.
Together, they have created “Historic Westfield Virtual Tours,” a completely interactive experience.
In this special program, Fred and Cindy give an overall picture of this online experience.
Ever felt like you were a born screenwriter, but not sure what to do to create that path?
From the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative, Executive Director Diane Pearlman alerts us to two online workshops!
The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative will present the two workshops with the renowned Hollywood producer, literary manager and screenwriter Marilyn R. Atlas as part of its continuing mission to provide learning opportunities for the film community in Western Massachusetts.
Atlas will present “Creating Memorable Characters” on Saturday, January 23, from 3PM-5PM ET, and “The Importance of Pitching” on Saturday, January 30, from 3PM-5PM. During the latter workshop, some participants will have the opportunity to pitch their film and video projects to Atlas.
Hear all the details in this special program with Diane Pearlman.
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Radio Show #404 - Diane Pearlman, Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative: Write For The Movies!
In a special report to Pioneer Valley Radio, International Political Consultant Anthony Cignoli presents an overview of the break-in by protesters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
The slow response by law enforcement, the reactions of high-ranking members of Congress of both parties, the call for the removal of the president by exercise of the 25th Amendment, and the overall culpability of President Trump all fall under discussion.
The vice president’s role and the legacy of President Trump are matters for analysis by Anthony Cignoli, of the A.L. Cignoli Company.
Western Mass. educator, instructor, wife and mom, Holyoke’s Debra Vega, amid her many accomplishments, is also a retired Rockette!
In this special program, she chronicles her trip from Indiana to New York City and the iconic Radio City Music Hall, to succeed in winning a coveted position as a Rockette!
What was the audition process like? The rehearsals, performance schedules, and life in general backstage at Radio City?
Hear it all in this special holiday program with Debra!
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Radio Show #399 - Debra Vega and Reflections of a Former Rockette!
In these days before Christmas, you can get some wonderful gift ideas at Pilgrim Candle at 36 Union Avenue in Westfield, MA.
You’ll receive a warm welcome from Donna Shibley, and she will guide you through the possibilities at the shop.
Donna joins us for this program to present the history of Pilgrim Candle, and gives us a tour through the array of jewelry, accessories, and of course, the wonderful candles and their aromas!
Fighting food insecurity for Franklin County this holiday season and all year round, Rachel Berggren is collecting and distributing meals to those in need throughout the region through the auspices of the Franklin County Community Meals Program.
Collecting and distributing the food, the origin of the program, as well as Rachel’s personal story in this endeavor is featured in this special program.
As the celebration of Hanukkah in 2020 gets underway, we welcome our special guest from Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy in Longmeadow, Rabbi Noach Kosofsky.
Rabbi Kosofsky explains the history, traditions and cultural significance of the celebration.
Springfield Downtown Business Improvement District Executive Director Chris Russell has launched the Springfield Restaurant Rally!
This is the pandemic-era’s version of Springfield Restaurant Week.
Chris believes this is an important time to raise awareness about Springfield’s dining establishments, in the hope that many will patronize them this week!
“Ingenuity” and “adaptability” are words that come to mind with Jack Phillips.
Doing business for years at Jobbers Auto Electric in West Springfield, Jack also becomes “Jack the Scrap Metal Man” offering a service to Western Mass.
Jack will come to your home or business and pick up your old appliances or other recyclable metal knickknacks!
With COVID-19 in mind, Jack keeps the transactions safe and secure.
Find out more in this special program with Jack Phillips!
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Radio Show #388 - Jack Phillips at Jobbers Auto Electric (AKA "Jack the Scrap Metal Man")
A live and local performer who seems to keep working through the pandemic, while others are waiting for their gigs to start up again, Joe Pereira entertains at least a couple of nights a week at Springfield’s 350 Grill.
In this program, Joe explains how this opportunity came about and what it means to him.
He might be crooning, and he might be rocking out, but Joe and some fellow singers keep the night moving at the 350 Grill!
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Radio Show #386 - Joseph Pereira is Playing and Singing Through the Pandemic
Pioneer Valley Radio’s Mark Auerbach’s Westfield-based radio and television program “On The Mark” presents this episode entitled “Radio Days.”
Mark offers in-depth interviews with author, producer, teacher and radio personality Bernadette Duncan, Western Mass. veteran broadcaster Brad Shepard, and public radio’s Susan Kaplan.
Listen in, and enjoy the insights, anecdotes and career highlights of these broadcast professionals!