Kaliis Smith
Host and ProducerKaliis Smith is a radio host and producer for NEPM's The Fabulous 413. She was most recently host and producer at The River 93.9/WRSI where she appeared on Mornings with Monte for the Nerdwatch segment and hosted weekday evenings.
A guitarist, she’s in several local bands including Ex-Temper, The Brass, and Soul Magnets, and is the author of “Finger and Thumb.” “Sir Morien,” a children’s book co-written with New York Times bestselling author Holly Black, is due out in 2023. Kaliis is originally from Roxbury, and now lives in Springfield.
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We get a preview of the Fall Festival at the Berkshire Botanical Garden, find out how the Bogin Playscape Project will improve outcomes for children in western Mass., and talk next steps on the government shutdown with Rep. Jim McGovern. -
Hamed Sinno brings his solo show "Poems of Consumption" to UMass Amherst's Fine Arts Center, two artists from the Berkshires will present their new graphic novels in Easthampton, and the new season at the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. -
We talk to the president of Smith College about its new plan to make tuition free for some students, and tour Farmer Clark's in Hampden. -
Author Michael Hutton-Woodland shares the story of his new novel, "Harvesting Legacy: A Farm’s Journey," Avery Sharpe on tour across New England, and Mr. Universe tells us about World Space Week. -
Sweet Honey in the rock member Rochelle Rice talks about her podcast "Tell Her This" as she presents it live at Bombyx, Jeffrey Focault performs for Live Music Friday, and we conclude our look at the housing crisis with Keith Fairey of Way Finders and Kerry Spitzer of Umass' Donohue Institute -
MLK Family Services on their Social Justice Awards and more, Way Finders and the Donahue Institute on local housing needs and U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern addresses the federal government shutdown. -
Get a preview of the music at Saturday's Easthampton Porchfest, explore a local museum in a new light with The Carle After Dark, and hear about the new 12th Collegiate Dictionary from Merriam Webster -
Sue Kosinski recalls the history of Kosinski's Farm Stand in Westfield, live music from Sally Baby's Silver Dollars, and a play that reveals the realities of being refused abortions at the Shea. -
We talk to doctors from the Hilltown Community Heath Center about their anniversary, preview the Festival of the Hills in Conway, and learn about the Trappist System from Mr. Universe. -
Writer Alex Storozynski shares his family history of spies in the Eastern Bloc, The Mammals perform for Live Music Friday, and we try Argentinian orange wines with Tip Top Wine Shop.
