COMMUNITY ACTION

We speak with the producer of film "Wisdom of Happiness," actor Richard Gere, talk to organizers of the film's UMass screening, and have a sake Thunderdome at Provisions ahead of their Japan Fest.

We speak to Corinne Coryat who is running for state representative for the first Franklin district, and discuss the potential consequences of Reflect Orbital's satellite project with Mr. Universe.

We see how Kiblio Community & Farm will collaborate with SUSU CommUNITY, explore a new look on the play "Yellow Wallpaer" at the Great Barrington Public Theater, and talk poetry with the interim Word Nerd.

We hear about how Tanglewood composition fellows are taking advantage of the technology at Studio 9 in North Adams, learn about Transformance 36 raising funds for Northampton arts programs, and visit Tip Top Wine Shop for the latest Wine Thunderdome.

We check out Gardening the Community to see initiatives to increase access to social services for people in need, see how Hampshire Next is seeking to preserve some of the mission of Hampshire College ahead of its closure, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We speak to August's Mayor of the Month William Reichelt of West Springfield, check out what's in store for Northampton's Arts Night Out, and have our latest Word Nerd chat.

We check out Diemand Farm in Wendell and learn about the Bhangra Liberation Orchestra.

We hear live music with Kimaya Diggs, check out the programming at Adams Theater, and find out about the vital grief support Rick's Place is providing in the 413.

We visit artist Muriel 'Monik' Johnson's new exhibit at A.P.E. Gallery, we check out the Miles for Music fundraiser that supports the local music scene, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We take a trip to Tanglewood to check out the festivities of Tanglewood on Parade.