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January 12, 2023

Season 13 Episode 2 | 26m 46s

Witness the magic of North Adams’ Arnold Family Christmas display one last time. Guest conductor Kevin Scott and poet Magdalena Gómez preview the Springfield Symphony Orchestra's Audacity of Hope concert. The large rug created by the Social Fabric Project will benefit the Food Bank of Western Mass. Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith share why they decided to join the team at New England Public Media.

Aired: 01/11/23
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