ARTS & CULTURE

We get a double Live Music Friday with Mattie and Dabbie and Suitcase Junket and bring the latest Wine Thunderdome to Provisions.

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We speak with renowned saxophonist Nick Hempton about his appearance at the Tanglewood Learning Institute, talk about "Gloria!", Springfield Symphony Orchestra's upcoming concert, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We get a Live Music Wednesday with the Sengal-America Project, talk with Irida Kakhtiranova of P'Frogi Pierogies about their upcoming fundraiser, and explore the word "glamour" with the Word Nerd.

We speak to some participating composers collaborating with the Ensemble Télémaque for "Sounds, Tears, and Skins" at Bombyx, talk to the production team behind GCC's staging of "The Laramie Project," and take a tour of Dave's Natural Garden.

We learn about the first ever Festival of Language and Dialects, check back in with artist Don Blanton before his exhibit closes at Westfield on Weekends, and talk about the Artemis II mission with Mr. Universe.

We hear incredible Tuvan throat singing LIVE with ALASH, take a tour of artist Don Blanton's exhibit at Westfield on Weekends and test out Michael Fors' Liquid Jazz Experience decanter.

Panelists break down President Trump's address to the nation, a new bill to encourage more co-op business models, Mass. healthcare providers halting gender affirming care, and what gambling harm prevention looks like.

We learn about the convergence of art, healthcare, policy and research at the "Art for the Common Good" convention at UMass. Plus, we check in with Rep. Jim McGovern about what's new in Washington.

A wrap up with the folx of NEPM's Media Lab of their spring session, and a chat with the talent and organizers of the Revelry at 33 fundraiser for Northampton Center for the Arts.