VISUAL ARTS

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.

We talk to folx from Valley Players and Way Finders their partnership in the play, "It's a Wonderful Life," and visit McKinstry Market Garden in Chicopee.

We speak with artist and author Robin Crofut-Brittingham, chat with the Young@Heart Chorus co-director before their upcoming concert and hear live music from local LuxDeluxe.

Dave Rothstein was known for small acts of creativity, like carving intricate designs on fresh snow in his driveway, as well as big and dramatic efforts, such as a backyard igloo he turned into a speakeasy.

Rival Galaxies join us for Live Music Friday, we hear about local style at Fab Passion Fashion Week, meet the Spirits go Blah folx behind an ambitious residency at A.P.E. Gallery, and pit two American spirits against each other at Provisions

We speak with the third candidate for mayor of Easthampton, JT Tirell, learn about the origins of the word "stereotype" with the Word Nerd, and explore the work of photographer Michel Kameni at Smith College Museum of Art.

We learn about immigrant rights and advocacy event hosted by the Shelburne Falls Welcome Committee and FCCPR Rapid Response Network, learn about the 15th annual Ashfield FilmFest and get nerdy with wordster Emily Brewster.

Matt Donovan and Ligia Bouton created an exhibit that uses fragments of Emily Dickinson's poems and belongings to create a sense of the poet's mysterious work.

A 19th century landscape by Thomas Cole of a view of the Connecticut River from the top of Mt. Holyoke was the inspiration for a group art show, installed along steep trails. Viewers had to be sure footed.

We take a walk in Wildwood Cemetery to see a new sculpture, learn about Amherst Cinema's "Sound and Vision" film series and learn about the future of the star, Betelgeuse, with Mr. Universe.