NEPM Events

A Conversation with Author Lisa Napoli and NEPM’s Maya Shwayder
Presented by the Springfield Public Forum
Wednesday, May 19 at 7 p.m.

In the years after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, women in the workplace still found themselves relegated to secretarial positions or locked out of jobs entirely. This was especially true in the news business, a backwater of male chauvinism where a woman might be lucky to get a foothold on the “women’s pages.”

An NEA Big Read: Pocumtuck Valley Virtual Event
Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m.

Hosted by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the highly-anticipated PBS series reveals the broad history and culture of the Black church and explores African American faith communities on the frontlines of hope and change. PLUS!  NEPM and the Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival present an online discussion about "The Black Church" with series producers Stacey Holman and Shayla Harris hosted by Amilcar Shabazz of the W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies at UMass Amherst.

WATCH

In January, 2021, New England Public Media and the Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts Victory Theatre (MIFA) joinedforces to present El Puerto Rico 3: Identity Duets — a virtual chamber concert event that featured the work of contemporary Puerto Rican composers performed by The Victory Players Contemporary Music Ensemble under the direction of Music Director Tianhui Ng.

Watch & Learn with New England Public Media: A Sneak Peek of PBS’s The Age of Nature and Live Conversation with Regional Environmental Experts
 

For over 30 years, supporters of public television have put their palates to work to help raise funds for the public television programs they trust and love. The Wine Lovers’ Weekend is generally held in Springfield in early March and features the Friday evening Wine, Beer & Food Tasting and the Saturday Wine Lovers’ Dinner.

Friday Wine, Beer & Food Tasting

The New England Public Media Asparagus Festival is cancelled this year due to COVID-19. We look forward to celebrating asparagus season with you in 2022! In the meantime, please visit your local farmers, restaurants and music venues for the best of the spring season in western New England! 

Celebrate All Things Local & Agricultural

This annual family event is like a comic book convention for PBS Kids, with everything from PBS KIDS-themed costumes and activities to live music, children’s books, and art. Proceeds benefit educational public media programming in western New England.

Kids can meet, hug, and take photos with PBS KIDS characters like Curious George and Clifford the Big Red Dog.  They can play and learn with PBS Kids-themed activity stations hosted by education-focused community partners.

Event Information

First Show:
Monday, April 5th, 2021 at 8:00 p.m.

Second Show:
Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 at 8:00 p.m.

The Academy of Music Theatre
274 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060

Tickets for April 5, 2021

Tickets for April 7, 2021

The Paula Poundstone show scheduled for this Saturday, March 14 and postponed to Friday, November 6th at John M Greene Hall at Smith College has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 9th, 2021. All tickets will be honored for the new date and ticket holders are encouraged to hang on to their tickets. If you have any questions or concerns or require a refund please contact us at info@dspshows.com.