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 talk the history of glass art at Springfield Museums with artist Josh Simpson, have Live Music Friday with the timeless Jenna Nicholls, and taste mystery wines at Dare Bottleshop & Provisions. -
We reflect on the vice presidential debate from NEPM's watch party on Tuesday, taste the delicious fusion food from the book, "Sabor Judio," with co-author Ilan Stavans, and get nerdy with the wordster. -
We learn about Amherst Cinema's Five on Film series highlight talents the area's five college consortium, talk to Local Heroes from Ben & Meg's Farm and Garden Store, and prepare for NEPM's VP debate watch party. -
We kick off the spooky season with a new film series at Images Cinema, discuss feeding the community with the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and explore volcanoes on the moon with Mr. Universe. -
We chat with Smith professor Steve Waksman before he embarks overseas to research music, check in with May Pang before her exhibition at the R. Michelson Galleries, and host folk artist Crys Matthews for Live Music Friday. -
We broadcast live from Stockbridge before the opening of The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show. -
We learn about this weekend's Northampton Jazz Festival, celebrate the Berkshire Brewing Company's 30th birthday, and solve the Quordle with the Word Nerd. -
We romp around farmland at Preservation Orchard & Farm, Carr's Ciderhouse, Meadowfed Lamb, and Mike's Maze. -
We speak with local author Jedediah Berry about his new novel, "The Naming Song," inspiring civic community conversation at Image Cinema, and Mr. Hameed tells us about the Universe. -
We're live at FreshGrass! We talk to some of the artists taking stages across MASS MoCA's campus and some of the organizers behind the festival.
