ARTS & CULTURE

Panelists on The Rundown breakdown ballot questions 4, 5 & 9 ahead of Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026.

"A Happening VI: SALVAGE" is this weekend at the Shea Theater, Hardwick Vineyard & Winery approaches 30 years of business, Rep. McGovern sends updates from Congress.

UMass professor will lead the science team to develop the NASA's new PRIMA telescope, Ken Burns will join a fundraiser for the Northampton Community Music School, and Merriam-Webster releases the newest Scrabble dictionary.

We speak with museum staff at newly-renovated Berkshire Museum and catch a "Surprise Serenade" with a string quartet of Tanglewood fellows.

Live Music Friday with the animated Doctor Gasp, an interactive performance "The Teaspoon Brigade," Field Lenox this weekend, and conversation with MGM Springfield President Louis Theros.

Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith of NEPM's The Fabulous 413 speaks to MGM Springfield President Louis Theros over casino sale and ongoing litigation involving the city.

The 4th annual FAB Passion Fashion Week comes to Springfield, artist Brett Kelly brings his exhibit, "Gourdfolk Fest" to 50 Arrow Gallery, and Rep. Jim McGovern provides updates from Congress.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra's season begins this weekend, professor Ousmane Power-Greene discusses the Power of History and the Word Nerd shows us the newest slang.

We learn about the UMass Game Jam, Franklin Community Co-op's incoming upgrade, and talk to members of the Blind Boys of Alabama.

We speak with author Daisy Rockwell about her new book, "Alice Sees Ghosts," learn about the upcoming comic workshop heading to Northampton this weekend, and check in with Mr. Universe.