COMMUNITY ACTION

We get a sneak peak of the 5th annual Easthampton Film Festival, check in with the David Ruggles Center before their Founders Day Symposium, and take the latest Local Hero Spotlight to Woodstar Cafe.

We check out the first Berkshires Book Con at the Pittsfield Atheneum, hear live music with musician Liz Longley, and have a Wine Thunderdome with Franklin County wine friend Ken Washburn.

We talk to Poppy DaBubbly a.k.a. Casi Kristant about the Drag Story Extravaganza fundraiser at WANDER Berkshires, hear the sounds of Ukraine with music group Yagody, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We talk to folx from Parent Villages about their upcoming Education Matter Brunch, talk with video game writer Anna Megill, speak with author Jen Acker about her new book, "Surrender," and talk to Salman Hameed about the closure of Hampshire College.

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

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 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.

We talk to the creators of the annual fundraiser for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, Big Love Little Performances, meet the CEO of Transhealth, Jo Erwin, and explore the night sky with Mr. Universe.

We hear poetry from local author Martín Espada and talk to State Senator Jo Comerford ahead of this weekend's Support our Immigrant Neighbors benefit. We also hear live music from The Soul Rebels.