ARTS & CULTURE

We speak with author Chuck Collins about the elite class and his book, "Burner by Billionaires," preview the Northampton Book Fair this weekend and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We visit Born Free Food Pantry in Springfield, hear live music with musician Jude Roberts and discuss silent letters with the Word Nerd.

We visit community center The Brick House in Montague, walk through Crabapple Farm and learn about a play about musician Teddy Pendergrass premiering at CitySpace this weekend.

Dave Rothstein was known for small acts of creativity, like carving intricate designs on fresh snow in his driveway, as well as big and dramatic efforts, such as a backyard igloo he turned into a speakeasy.

We speak to the folks at Turn It Up CDs and More as they transition leadership, taste Eastern Bloc grapes for the latest Wine Thunderdome and hear music from Misty Blues.

We speak with author Alex Werth before the release part for his book, "On Loop," learn how to benefit the Center for Women and Community by getting chilly and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We visit the Toy Box as they prepare to have adults connect with their playful side, talk with jazz legend Arturo Sandoval before his concert in Springfield and discuss dashes with the Word Nerd.

We speak to the filmmakers of "What I Want You to Know," a documentary that features stories of veterans and visit Wellspring Cooperative.

We celebrate Jewish Book Month with author Richard Michelson, learn about an interfaith concert at Bombyx this Thursday and learn about the connections between pop culture and the stars with Mr. Universe.

We visit the Center School's new building in Greenfield, we speak with East Forest before his performance at the Hope Center for the Arts and take the latest Thunderdome at Tip Top Wine Shop in Easthampton.