Monte Belmonte
Host & Executive ProducerMonte Belmonte is host and executive producer of NEPM's The Fabulous 413. He was born and raised in Massachusetts and has been a radio host in western Massachusetts for the last 20 years — the last 17 of them as host of Mornings with Monte on The River 93.9/WRSI.
During his time as host of Mornings with Monte, he developed several local fundraising campaigns, including the annual pre-Thanksgiving “Monte’s March” for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
Monte also serves as the volunteer president of the board of the nonprofit Shea Theater Arts Center in his hometown of Great Falls (Turners Falls), Massachusetts. He is married to Smith College Spanish lecturer Melissa Belmonte, and has three incredibly creative kids, Atticus, Enzo and Pax.
You can reach Monte at monte@nepm.org.
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We take a tour of artist Camille Turner's new exhibit, "Land of the Free," learn about the word "doctor" with the Word Nerd and speak with Aaron Vega, president of Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council. -
We check out Jacob's Pillow freshly announced programming, check out the Exit 7 Players' production of "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen and visit Something Special Cafe in Granby. -
We check out United Way's fundraiser, Ski United, learn about the "Calm and Candlelight" concert at South Church in Amherst, and send a good Belmonte send-off to the New England Patriots. -
We talk to Clark Universty professor Juan Pablo Rivera and NEPM's Elizabeth Román to understand Bad Bunny, speak with musician Roddy Bottum about his new memoir and taste wines at Tip Top Wine Shop. -
We check out the Global Game Jam at Hampshire College, learn about local winery Black Birch Vineyards and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern. -
We check in about Northampton's annual Ice Art Festival, chat with members of punk band Film & Gender before their show at The Iron Horse and ask the Word Nerd about phrases concerning construction. -
We talk to Executive Director Tony Dunne and host Beth Ward of As Schools Match Wits and check in with board member and educator of The Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership. -
We talk with keyboardist and former NPR host Christopher O'Riley about musical project "The Bach Dialogues" and learn about Greenfield Community Television's 6th annual Lights! Camera! Greenfield! film festival. -
We talk to Dave Hayes the Weather Nut about the impending snow storm, have a Live Music Friday with DJ Unagi and try wines at State Street Wine Fruit Store. -
We tour the Amelia Park Children's Museum ahead of their Penguin Plunge fundraiser, we hear live music from singer-songwriter Patty Larkin, and McGovern with Rep. JIm McGovern.
