MUSIC

We hear about the healing powers of storytelling with the Truth Tellers Theater, hear live music from band Escaper and take our latest Thunderdome to Provisions.

We look back on our fabulous 413 Day celebration!

We hear live music from the boisterous Bella's Bartok, chat with Issley of punk band Film & Gender and try orange wines at Juicebox Wine Bar for the latest Thunderdome.

American symphonic composer JoAnn Falleta speaks with NEPM about what it takes to lead an orchestra that isn't your own, and the challenges women face when training to conduct.

We take a tour of the collaborative business efforts of Marketplace at Gasoline Alley in Springfield, hear music and words from David Wilcox and check in with the Word Nerd.

We hear to celebrate the 413 with wine from Tip Top Wine Shop, live music with Silvie's Okay, and festivities at The Toy Box in Amherst.

We check in with Mass Humanities as they adjust programming after federal funding cuts, learn about a collaboration between The Triplex Cinema and Jacob's Pillow and have Live Music Firday with The Lucky Shots.

We hear live music from Ari Hest before his performance at the Parlor Room, discuss the importance of investing in youth art and check in with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We hear about plans to turn a gold course into preserved land with the Trustees of Reservations, listen to the live banjo tunes of Max Wareham and tast Cabernet Franc for the latest Wine Thunderdome.

We witness the magic of children discovering live orchestra music and explore antagonyms with the Word Nerd.