VISUAL ARTS

We visit the Hilltown 6 pottery studios before their workshops and open house, take a tour of the Amherst Survival Center, and explore the difference between "wrack" and "rack" with the Word Nerd.

We check out what the Valley Arts Mentors have in store for their new exhibit "Revolution Artstories," and learn about the movement to book more women at music festivals.

We check out what's in store for the 9th annual Franklin County Pride, learn how Resilient Community Arts in order of 413 Gives Day, and take a tour of Carrot Corner Farm.

We visit the Smith College Museum of Art to check out the exhibit "Don't mind if I do" and talk with the Word Nerd about how we talk about herbs and spices.

We learn about the first ever Festival of Language and Dialects, check back in with artist Don Blanton before his exhibit closes at Westfield on Weekends, and talk about the Artemis II mission with Mr. Universe.

We hear incredible Tuvan throat singing LIVE with ALASH, take a tour of artist Don Blanton's exhibit at Westfield on Weekends and test out Michael Fors' Liquid Jazz Experience decanter.

We check out the exhibit, "River Valley Radical Futures" at Holyoke Community College, hear live music from a capella group The Zumbyes and sip wine with Franklin County Wine Friend Ken Washburn.

We take a tour of artist Camille Turner's new exhibit, "Land of the Free," learn about the word "doctor" with the Word Nerd and speak with Aaron Vega, president of Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council.

We check in with MLK Jr. Family Services President Shannon Rudder about celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., visit the Eric Carle Museum for a new exhibit featuring photography for picture books and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We visit Forbes Library ahead of their "Rhythm and Rails" exhibit to explore rail history in Northampton, tour the Cottage Street Studios before artists open their doors and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.