ARTS & CULTURE

Fans of Dolly Parton have a new biography to dive into. In “Ain't Nobody’s Fool," western Mass. writer Martha Ackmann lays out Parton's life from an impoverished childhood to stardom.

We learn about Community Action Pioneer Valley's fundraiser to tackle heat insecurity, check in with professor Ousmane Power-Greene for a Power of History segment from Liberia, and learn about a galaxy without stars with Mr. Universe.

We speak with Heartbeat Theater about their debut production of David Auburn's "PROOF," sit with President Nate Costa of the Springfield Thunderbirds and hear live music with Boston band Almost Olive.

We check in with MLK Jr. Family Services President Shannon Rudder about celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., visit the Eric Carle Museum for a new exhibit featuring photography for picture books and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We speak with historian Elizabeth Pryor about her class and upcoming book featuring the life and cultural impact of her father, iconic Richard Pryor, and discuss the American Dialect Society's most important words from 2025.

We talk to Mr. Universe about the history of aliens, get a rundown of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra's upcoming program to honor Martin Luther King Jr., and check out budding business Bramble and Blooms.

Tina Packer, who in 1978, founded Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass., died over the weekend.

We speak with author Margot Douaihy about her new book, "Divine Ruin," and chat with special effects artist Dennis Berardi about his work on Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of "Frankenstein."

We speak with folks from the Kwanzaa Collective to learn more about the history, lessons and importance of Kwanzaa and hear live music from Teen Driver, Couchboy and Daniel Hales before they take the stage at First Night Northampton.

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, we provide local perspective of the dramatic capture of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro, debates surrounding a proposed solar power plant in Southampton, sworn-in local municipal administrations and much more.