THEATER

We talk learn about this year's resource fair organized by the Mary Lyon Foundation, talk about theater incubation space The Barn at Lee and discuss the role of mobile markets with Go Fresh.

We speak to David Dombrowski, candidate for the 2026 Northampton mayoral race, learn about a new opera exploring the boundaries between humanity and AI and speak with actors of movie "Psycho Beach Party" before their screening at The Triplex Cinema.

We begin our conversations with the Northampton mayoral candidates ahead of the primary elections with Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra and talk to comedian Daniel Shar's show, "Near Sex for Work."

We learn about a play to highlight stories of Sudanese women, "The Epic of Violence," have Live Music Friday with psychedelic band Tropa Magica and try wines at Dare Bottleshop & Provisions.

We talk with writer and producer Haile Eshe Cole and assistant producer Nicole Young-Martin of emerging play "Belly," and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We talk with producer and soprano Karen Slack about the new production, "African Queens," at Tanglewood and ask the Word Nerd about the history of using "pretty" as an adverb.

We take a tour of the Shakespeare & Company campus and bring the latest CISA Local Hero Spotlight to the Kolakoski Farm Stand.

We hear about the production of "Still" at A.P.E. Gallery, learn more about this year's Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival and ask the Word Nerd about compound words.

We learn about the local inspirations behind Radiotopia's podcast, "We're Doing The Wiz," with hosts Ian Coss and Sakin Ibrahim and take our latest Local Hero Spotlight to Ruffled Feathers Farm.

We hear about the 3rd annual Juneteenth Freedom Concert with the SSO, talk to the Silverthorne Theater Company about some upcoming productions and visit Ray's Family Farm in Southwick.