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 find out what Double Edge Theatre has in store for their annual summer spectacle, speak with Mount Holyoke professor Patricia Dawson about her great aunt's book, "A History of the Cherokee Nation," and visit The Triplex Cinema for their "FREE AIR CONDITIONING" series. -
We visit Windrow Farm in Conway, interview Samuel Galen Ng about his research on lynching in America with book "Assemblies of Sorrow," and explore the cosmos with Mr. Universe. -
We take a trip to Great Barrington to hear from the organizers of Berkshire Busk and some of the participating acts for this year's annual outdoor performance series. -
We hear music with Levyosn before they perform at Yidstock, check in with the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern. -
We check out the needs of the surrounding towns of the Quabbin Reservoir, talk about how to talk about the 250th with guest Word Nerd Peter Sokolowski, and talk to Historic Deerfield about their Plays in Place series. -
We preview the Pioneer Valley Ska Festival with band Futon Lasagna, learn about the 17th Etchings Festival in Florence, and check out the Silverthorne Theater Company's newest production. -
We take a trip to Many Forks Farm, talk with author John Seven about his book on local urban legends, "North Adams Panopticon," and check in with Mr. Universe. -
We talk with professor Ousmane Power-Greene to conclude our 250th-focussed conversations, speka with host of new show 'In Common' Jeremy Siegel, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern. -
Wilco's Saturday night headliner concert from Solid Sound 2026 -
We take a tour of Images Cinema as they reopen their theaters, take a tour of Nourse Farms for berry season and check in with the Word Nerd.
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.