The Fabulous 413 is a daily afternoon radio show celebrating life in western Massachusetts — and a kind of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for grown-ups.
We want to hear from you! What do you think makes western Massachusetts great? Send us a note or leave us a voicemail.
Reach us at thefab413@nepm.org or 1-800-639-9120.
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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 hear about grotesque beauty with Monster Arts Project 5, discuss all things music with Jonatha Brooke before her show at the Iron Horse, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern. -
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.
Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith bring you The Fabulous 413, a new live, daily radio show and podcast celebrating life in western Massachusetts — and a kind of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for grown-ups.
Monte and Kaliis will introduce you to the neighbors who make our western Massachusetts the incredible place it is, with a focus on arts and agriculture, cuisine and colleges, history, happenings and whatever the people of the 413 are talking about today.
We’ll explore our fascinating places from The Clark to Clarkdale Fruit Farm, Tanglewood to “The Tofu Curtain,” from Forest Park to the Five Colleges.
The Fabulous 413 is radio terroir to better connect you to the place that we call home.
Monte Belmonte was born and raised in Massachusetts and has been a radio host in western Massachusetts for the last 20 years. He's married to Smith College Spanish lecturer Melissa Belmonte, and has three incredibly creative kids, Atticus, Enzo and Pax.
Kaliis Smith, who is also the show's digital producer, is originally from Roxbury and now lives in Springfield. A guitarist, she’s in several local bands including Ex-Temper, The Brass, and Soul Magnets, and she's the author of “Finger and Thumb.” Her latest is “Sir Morien,” a children’s book co-written with New York Times bestselling author Holly Black.