HISTORY

We speak to Tim Eriksen about the upcoming Western Mass Sacred Harp Convention and the large swath of other things he's up to in the 413, and talk with the Word Nerd about the differences between "me and you" and "you and I."

We learnt he mysterious history of the 160-year-old stagecoach in Greenfield, we talk with local author M.J. Beasi about their debut book, "I Was a Teenage Death God," and find hope in the big picture with Mr. Universe.

We talk to Deborah Grey White about historical archiving, hear live music from Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We learn about the Nolumbeka Project's event, "Sharing Mohican Knowledge and Presence in the Berkshires," celebrate the UMass Theater Guild, connect theater to community with the Policy Playhouse, and hear live music with Madison Curbelo.

We take a tour of the exhibit to re-frame perspectives of Black life in Easthampton, and talk with local pro-wrestler Perry Von Viscious about the state of local wrestling ahead of the wrestling season.

We speak with artist Shirley Jackson Whitaker and musician Avery Sharpe about the "Ashes to Ashes" multimedia event and screening to honor victims of lynchings in America and visit Solidarity Farm and Garden.

Every four years coinciding with the Winter Olympics, people in the U.S. become interested in the sport of curling. This year far from Italy in a small Massachusetts town, a curling club and its greying membership are hoping to capitalize on the moment.

We speak with Dennis Powell, president of NAACP Berkshires, Elms College President Harry Dumay about the Black Experience Summit, and Rep. Jim McGovern.

We talk to musician and composer Sunny Jain about his newest project, "Wild Wild East," visit Hager's Farm Market for the latest Local Hero Spotlight and explore the word "orient" with the Word Nerd.

We talk with Trustees of Reservations President Katie Theoharides, visit the Triplex Cinema for their "Screwball Valentines" series, and learn about Marcus Garvey for the latest Power of History segment.