On The Mark TV/Radio 12/30/20

A New Year approaches. Want to get fit? Eat better? Work for yourself? Father Ryan Rooney from PriestFit, writer and vegan Bess Hochstein, and Jeanne Yocum of “The Self Employment Survival Guide” offer tips. Watch, listen, stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIEu_-ZlJds

Westfield News ArtsBeat 12/29/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 12/29/20. "Best of 2020: Part 2" Great performances, onstage and off. https://thewestfieldnews.com/221388-2/

On The Mark TV/Radio 12/23/20

On The Mark TV/Radio. 12/23/20. Four Western New England University students: Emma McCorkindale, Ryan Moran, Adelaide Patterson, and Simone Singletary share their viewpoint on “What Young People Think”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPzFwkJ2o2g

Westfield News ArtsBeat 12/22/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 12/22/20. The Arts Year 2020 in Review, Part 1. Outstanding productions, directors, designers, and innovations during a difficult year. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-349/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 12/22/20

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Reviews of Barrington Stage’s “Holiday Getaway” and Playhouse on Park’s “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914”. “Russian Troll Farm” is back at TheaterWorks, and First Night Northampton goes virtual. segment begins at 1:08 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/12/22/11708/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 12/18/20

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 12/18/20. Jazz musician Hailey Brinnel and filmmaker Carl Bartels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ijD9cTnP40

Westfield News ArtsBeat 12/15/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 12/15/20. News of Goodspeed, Silverthorne, Hartford Stage, and stages in WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-348/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 12/15/20

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. “A Community Carol” from Hartford Stage; Pink Martini from The Mahaiwe; “Merry Christmas, Darling” from Goodspeed, and Tina Fabrique as Ella Fitzgerald from TheaterWorks segment begins at 2:30. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/12/15/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-december-15-2020/

Westfield News review: TheaterWorks' "Christmas on The Rocks"

My Westfield News review of TheaterWorks' "Christmas on the Rocks". https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-christmas-on-the-rocks-streams-from-theaterworks/

December Article: Succeeding in Small Business

My December article for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/your-staff-is-part-of-your-public-relations-effort/

ArtBeat TV/Radio 12/11/20

New ArtsBeat TV/Radio 12/11/20. Guests include Silverthorne Theater Co-Founder Lucinda Kidder and author and publisher Linda Cardillo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHvzwwPLXBs

On the Mark TV/Radio 12/9/20

New episode. On the Mark from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Heroes of the Pandemic. Teachers. Janine Fondon from Bay Path University, Lisa Bianconi of Kurn Hattin Homes, and Pauline Jacek from Longmeadow High School. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tt9huIyaHI

Westfield News ArtsBeat 12/08/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 12/08/20. "All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914" at Playhouse on Park, plus news from Berkshire Theatre Group, Barrington DStage, TheaterWorks Hartford and more. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-347/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 12/08/20

NewArtsBeaton Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Playhouseon Park streams “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914”;Holyoke Civic Symphony’s “Home Again For the Holidays and more.Segmentbegins at 3:00. Segment begins at: 3:00  http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/12/08/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-december-8-2020/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 12/04/20

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 12/04/20. David Adkins and Tim Jones from Berkshire Theatre Group's "Holiday Memories" and actor Tara Franklin in the kitchen with "Sweet Sam Bakes". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBhTZ18HTsg

Westfield News Review: Holiday Memories

Westfield News review of Berkshire Theatre Group's Holiday Memories directed by Eric Hill. Theatre under the stars on a cold winter's night. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-holiday-memories-at-berkshire-theatre-group/

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: Christmas on the Rocks

Pioneer Valley Radio review of TheaterWorks Hartford's Christmas on The Rocks. segment begins at: 1:52 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/12/03/brad-shepard-today-thursday-december-3-2020/

On The Mark TV/Radio 12/2/20: What Young People Think

New Episode. What Young People Think. Westfield Technical Academy teacher Joe Douglass and his students Ariana, Madison and Devante share their thoughts on current events. On The Mark. TV/Radio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnHmKPkzwR0

Westfield News ArtsBeat 12/01/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 12/01/20. Berkshire Opera's 2021 season; "A Community Carol" at Hartford Stage, DinoFest, Kelli O'Hara in Storrs, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-346/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 12/01/20

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. A review of “Holiday Memories outside of Berkshire Theatre Group. And, Kelli O’Hara, Shakespeare & Company New Horizons and DinoFest come to town. Segment begins at: 4:30.  http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/12/01/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-december-1-2020/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 11/27/20

New ArtsBeat TV/Radio The shaken, twisted, and stirred “Christmas on The Rocks” returns to TheaterWorks Hartford, and we hang out with its zany star Jenn Harris. Watch/listen on WCPC15 and 89.5fm or stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZufdXE1DS1c

On The Mark TV/Radio 11/25/20

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Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/24/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/24/20. Christmas on The Rocks returns to TheaterWorks Hartford; LAVA Climate Change theatre; Goodspeed's new Anne of Green Gables concept album and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-345/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 11/24/20

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Christmas on The Rocks returns to TheaterWorks Hartford; no Broadway at the Bushnell through August. Berkshire Opera Festival announces its 2021 season and more. Segment starts at: 5:50 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/11/24/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-november-24-2020/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 11/20/20

NewArtsBeat tTV/RadioMarkGionfriddo previews Jazz Ensembles of Mount Holyoke College’s “HotJazz For A Cold Night” and The Mahaiwe’s Janis Martinson and GabeNapoleon talk aboutGreat Barrington’s treasure.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txHKmbwvhBk

On The Mark TV/Radio 11/18/20

Let’s Go Flying! The new episode of “On The Mark. WED November 18 at 8AM. Chris Willenborg takes us behind the scenes at Westfield’s Barnes Regional Airport. Jeff Stone shares his experiences at People Express at Bradley. Don Stanton reminisces about flying those jumbo jets across the pond. Takes off after 8AM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP-YzFuBMRY

Westfield News Review: TheaterWorks The Who & The What

My Westfield News review of TheaterWorks Hartford's "The Who & The What". https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-the-who-the-what-streams-from-theaterworks/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/17/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/17/20. The Who & The What at TheaterWorks Hartford, UMASS Multiband Pops, Holiday Inn on PBS, Marnie from the Met and arts news for WMass and NoCT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-344/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 11/17/20

ArtsBeat on Pioneer4 Valley Radio's Brad Shepard Today. A review of TheaterWorks Hartford "The Who & The What" plus arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 3:23 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/11/17/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-november-17-2020/

My Article About Giving Tuesday

My November article for Succeeding in Small Business. Promotional strategies for GivingTuesday. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/plan-your-communications-for-giving-tuesday/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 11/13/20

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 11/13/20. Godfrey Simmons from Hartford’s HartBeat Ensemble theatre and Matt Longhi of UMASS Music and Dance Department. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAmKUtDvzrU

On The Mark TV/Radio 11/11/20

New "On The Mark" TV/Radio. Radio Days with veteran broadcaster Brad Shepard; radio producer and author Bernadette Duncan, and public media reporter Susan Kaplan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAJniEesJl4

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/10/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/10/20. Million dollar gifts to Barrington Stage and Berkshire Theatre Groups. News from TheaterWorks Hartford, Connecticut Repertory Theatre, the Mahaiwe and more. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-343/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 11/10/20

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News from TheaterWorks Hartford, Silverthorne Theater, Wynton Marsalis, James Barry and more. Segment begins at: 3:55 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/11/10/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-november-10-2020/

November Column for Succeeding in Small Business

My November column for Succeeding in Small Business. Year-end marketing strategies for uncertain times. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/year-end-marketing-in-a-not-business-as-usual-year/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 11/6/20

8AM Today New #ArtsBeat on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Catch up with WAM Theatre’s Talya Kingston, director of “The Thanksgiving Play” by MacArthur genius award winner Larissa FastHorse; and Springfield Symphony Maestro Kevin Rhodes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaKV7wyg66M

On The Mark TV/Radio 11/4/20

New On The Mark. What Young People Think. Matthew Jones, Mahattanville College ‘20, Jason Martins, Western New England ‘22, and Mariel Picknelly, Western New England ‘24 share their thoughts on current events. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te1f4jJ46cM

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/3/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/3/20. Hershey Felder, Berkshire Theatre Group, PITI Theatre, Silverthorne Theatre updates and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-342/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 11/3/20

New #ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Barrington Stage and Berkshire Theatre Group receive million dollar donations; WAM Theatre’s ROE is a huge success, and a new music piece remembers the Holyoke Soldier’s Home COVID victims. Segment begins at 3:03. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/11/03/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-november-3-2020/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 10/30/20

New #ArtsBeat TV Radio 10/30/20. Steve Perry, Principal Tuba for Springfield Symphony and Hartford Symphony shares insights on the pandemic’s impact on orchestras, and actor Rylan Morsbach previews WAM’s Thanksgiving Play. Tune in or stream on WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, westfieldtv.org, wskb.org. Or watch on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11JcJlaLjPA

On The Mark TVRadio 10/28/20

New On The Mark on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. The Cannabis Industry: How big is it? What kind of economic impact could it have? How is it regulated for quality? What should a consumer know? Different Leaf’s Michael Kusek Tom Keenan from Cannabis Connection and Morriss Partee of Emerald River discuss.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_lAzCSPQyQ

Westfield News ArtsBeat 10/27/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 10/27/20. Harriet Harris, Martha Richards, WAM Theatre, Barrington Stage Silverthorne and arts nerws for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-341/

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 10/27/20

New #ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today, arts news from Barrington Stage, Shakespeare and Company, UCONN Jorgensen, Goodspeed, TheaterWorks and more. Stream after 6AM. segment begins at 4:05 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/10/27/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-october-27-2020/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 10/23/20

New #ArtsBeat TV/Radio with Bob Cilman from Young@Heart Chorus and Glenn Siegel from Magic Triangle and Pioneer Valley Jazz Shares. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQSMVXEBs6U

Westfield News review: Russian Troll Farm at TheaterWorks

Westfield News review of "Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy" by Sarah Gancher at TheaterWorks. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-russian-troll-farm-a-workplace-comedy-streams-from-theaterworks/

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: "Russian Troll Farm"

Pioneer Valkley Radio review of "Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy" from TheaterWorks. Sarah Gancher's high octane play is written to be streamed. segment begins at:  2:53 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/10/22/brad-shepard-today-thursday-october-22-2020/>

On The Mark TV/Radio 10/21/20

New Episode. “On The Mark” First Responders: Who are they? How do they become one? How do they maintain their strength? Their health? Their motivation? Brian Sutton, MD. Brandon Monahan, VP Healthcare. InkHouse Media and Marketing and EMT/firefighter Ben Jacek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxrckvWH3ek

Westfield News ArtsBeat 10/20/20

Westfield Nerws ArtsBeat 10/20/20. American Dreams comes to the area thanks to a consortium of CT arts groups. Tony Award nominations, Larissa FastHorse, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-340/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 10/20/20

New #ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. American Dreams brings Connecticut arts groups together. Hailey Brinnel is a finalist in a national jazz competition. Remembering pianist Nadine Shank and more. segment starts at: 1:52 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/10/20/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-october-20-2020/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 10/16/20

8AM Today. New #ArtsBeat TV Radio. WAM designer Juliana von Haubrich talks about “Roe”, Lisa Loomer’s backstory of the Roe v. Wade ruling, and Longmeadow singer Mariel Darling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11u4LFHsg_A

My October Article: Succeeding in Small Business

My October Article for Succeeding in Small Business. You have to roll with the punches to remain flexible during challening times. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/rolling-with-the-punches-reshaping-your-small-business-to-fit-the-new-normal/

Series Premiere "On The Mark"

Series Premiere Today. “On The Mark”. The Pandemic and the Medical Narrative. What kind of stories will emerge from the pandemic? Stories of survivors? Caregivers? First responders? Scientists? James Homan, Suzanne Strempek Shea and Sharon Johnson guest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juNV-rMvVzw

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 10/13/20

#ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News from WAM Theatre, Berkshire Opera, and TheaterWorks. Susan Mikula’s latest exhibit in Northampton, and Tony Awards news. segment begins at: 1:50. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/10/13/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-october-13-2020/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 10/9/20

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 10/9/20. An interview with J.L. Homan about his memoir “Out Here in The Stars”. A Broadway dancer turns caregiver to his longtime partner as he fights a brain tumor. Available at 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LDGwj9WJbA

Westfield News ArtsBeat10/06/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat. 10/06/20. TheaterWorks’ “At The River I Stand”, all-star Mahaiwe gala, news about Hartbeat, Berkshire Theatre Group, Valley Voices “Nailed It” and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-338/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 10/06/20

Today on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today, an #ArtsBeat report on Valley Voices at The Academy of Music, an all-star gala at The Mahaiwe, fall music at Berkshire Theatre Group, and more. Segment begins at: 2:40 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/10/06/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-october-6-2020/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 10/02/20

New #ArtsBeat TV/Radio. TheaterWorks’ Eric Ort on upcoming productions, and Dee Boyle Clapp from the UMASS Arts Extension Service with resources for the creative economy. Available 8AM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eB9A02Wz2Q

Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/29/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/29/20. Resources for those in the creative economy out of work. Jazz at Berkshire Theatre Group, music from UMass, and Arts news from WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-337/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/29/20

Now streaming. #ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today, news of the Hartford Fringe Festival, Young@Heart Chorus, Black Violin at UMASS FAC, and K&E Theatre’s spooky Whispers from the Wings. Segment begins at: 11:53 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/09/29/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-september-29-2020/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/25/20

New #ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/25/20. Meet Pat McCorkle and Jeffrey Dreisbach of McCorkle Casting Ltd who cast actors for stage, screen and television, and David Kidwell, Holyoke Civic Symphony Maestro. Available after 8AM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6HgHCGMmOc

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/23/20

  ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio's "Brad Shepard Today" 9/23/20. A review of "Kennedy: Bobby's Last Crusade" at Playhouse on Park, and news from Barrington Stage and Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Segment begins at: 4:16 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/09/23/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-september-23-2020/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/22/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/22/20. UMASS Fine Arts Center salutes Yusef Lateef. Young@Heart launches new album, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-336/ 

WEstrfield News 8/19/20: Review: Kennedy: Bobby's Last Crusade

  My Westfield News review: "Kennedy:  Bobby's Last Crusade" opens the Playhouse on Park Season https://thewestfieldnews.com/kennedy-bobbys-last-crusade-opens-playhouse-on-parks-season/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/18/20

 New ArtsBeat TV/Radio. Mark G. Auerbach chats with Hartford Stage’s Cynthia Rider and New England PublicMedia’s CEO Martin Miller, celebrating his 25th year in public radio and TV in Western New England. From WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0iVC3o9nLY

Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/15/20

 Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/15/20. Powerful season openings at TheaterWorks, WAM, and Playhouse on Park and arts news for WMass and No. CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-335/ 

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/15/20

  ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio's "Brad Shepard Today". News from TheaterWorks, Goodspeed, Berkshire Theatre Group, WAM and more. segment begins at: 1:52. 

http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/09/15/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-september-15-2020/

ArtsBeat TV.Radio 9/11/20

New Episode today at 8AM. ArtsBeat TV/Radio chats with theatre writer Fred Sokol about his new novel, “Destiny” and with Valley Arts Mentors’ Jonathan Mirin, of Piti Theatre .Tune in or stream on WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, westfieldtv.org, wskb.org. Or watch on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wIzPoTM3vg 

September Succeeding in Small Business Column

  My September Succeeding in Small Business Column.  Should a small business hire a PR consultant? https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/should-you-hire-a-public-relations-expert/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/8/20

 Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/8/20. Barrington Stage, Berkshire Theatre Group, Playhouse on Park, and six Connecticut theatres make the news. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-334/

ArtsBeat Pioneer Valley Radio 9/8/20

 New #ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s “Brad Shepard Today” News about The UMASS Fine Arts Center online season, and a new exhibition by Shawn Farley at the Springfield Museums. Segment begins at: 3:15 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/09/08/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-september-8-2020/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/1/20

  Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/1/20. A review of JL Homan's memoir "Out Here in The Stars"; Goodspeed brings David Lutken down by the river side. Harriet Harris is Eleanor Roosevelt at Barrington Stage and arts news for WMass and No. CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-333/

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 9/1/20

 New #ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s “Brad Shepard Today” News about Godspell, Goodspeed, Gershwin, and more. Segment begins at: 6:23  http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/09/01/brad-shepard-today-september-1-2020/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/25/20

  Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/25/20. Hershey Felder streams George Gershwin. News from TheaterWorks, Barrington Stage, WAM Theatre, UMass Fine Arts Center, and arts news from WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-332/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 8/25/20

  #ArtsBeat News on today’s Pioneer Valley Radio’s “Brad Shepard Today”. TheaterWorks, Barrington Stage, WAM Theatre seasons; James Barry and Tara Franklin headline Northampton Survival Center benefit, and Mahaiwe’s musical drive-in Labor Day film festival. Segment begins at: 3:18  http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/08/25/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-august-25-2020/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 8/21/20

 New #ArtsBeat TV/Radio features conversation with Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s Susan Beaudry and Michael McKiernan from TheaterWorks in Hartford. Tune in or stream on WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, westfieldtv.org, wskb.org, or watch on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II4nt3HJ3os

Succeeding in Small Business Column II for August

 My second column for Succeeding in Small Business for August . How young people are moving forward through the pandemimc. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/some-how-to-succeed-advice-from-business-newbies/ 

Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/18/20

  Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/18/20. "Judgement Day" brings Jason Alexander, Patti LuPone, and more online for Barrington Stage; Goodspeed does concerts on the river, and other arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-331/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 8/18/20

 #ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s “Brad Shepard Today”, Tanglewood on Parade with James Taylor, Berkshire Opera Festival, Barrington Stage’s Judgement Day with Jason Alexander and Patti LuPone, and more. segment begins at: 1:13 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/08/18/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-august-18-2020/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 8/14/20

 New Episode! #ArtsBeat TV/Radio chats with Gaslight Entertainment’s Jay Pagluica about the state of the arts. Keith Girouard from the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center talks about the state of the creative economy in the region. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIJ2lCtxpnk

Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/11/20

 Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/11/20. Chester Theatre presents a virtual "King Lear", adapted and directed by Daniel Elihu Kramer; a film doc about Olympia Dukakis screens al fresco in the Berkshires, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-329/

Succeeding in Small Business Article / August

  My Succeeding in Small Business Article for August 2020. Stay in Touch With Your Base  https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/stay-in-touch-with-your-base-as-the-pandemic-continues/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/4/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/4/20. Barrington Stage and Berkshire Theatre Group enhance summer schedule. Gaslight Entertainment brings Kashmir to Westfield, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-298/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 8/4/20

#ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio Brad Shepard Today. News about Hartford Stage, Barrington Stage and Berkshire Theatre Group. segment begins at: 2:50 

http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/08/04/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-august-4-2020/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 7/31/20

New #ArtsBeat TV/Radio. Meet Tony Dunne, producer of NEPM’s “Connecting Point” and Broadway actor Michael Wartella, who returns to his native Pittsfield to star in “Godspell” at Berkshire Theatre Group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gAoTfX6Yt0

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 7/28/20

New #ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s “Brad Shepard Today”. Mark H. Dold is “Harry Clarke” at Barrington Stage. Kashmir’s Led Zeppelin Tribute comes to Westfield. Hartford Symphony Summer Splash, and more. Segment begins at 2:45 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/07/28/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-july-28-2020/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 7/2820

Westfield News ArtsBeat 7/28/20. Mark H. Dold stars in Barrington Stage’s “Harry Clarke”; Brian Stokes Mitchell to sing at Berkshire Theatre Group, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-328/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 7/21/20

Westfield News #ArtsBeat 7/21/20. "Godspell" opens Berkshire Theatre Group season. WAM presents the Suffrage Project and arts news for WMass and No. CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-327/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 7/21/20

#ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Brian Stokes Mitchell sings in Pittsfield, The WAM Suffrage Project, Drive-In Movies in Great Barrington; Some Broadway hits on PBS and a Tanglewood Gala with an all-star cast celebrating the Isaac Stern Centennial. Segment begins at 2:45. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/07/21/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-july-21-2020/

July article for Succeeding in Small Business. "Keeping the Team in The Loop"

My July article for Succeeding in Small Business. "Keeping the Team in The Loop". https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/keeping-your-team-in-the-loop-and-motivated-when-they-work-at-home/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 7/14/20

Westfield News #ArtsBeat 7/14/20. Live summer theatre returns to the Berkshires at Barrington Stage and Berkshire Theatre Group. The Bushnell revamps its Broadway schedule, and the Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival goes online. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-326/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 7/14/20

Now streaming. New#ArtsBeaton Pioneer Valley Radio’s “Brad Shepard Today”. Springfield Jazz Festival heads online. The Bushnell revamps Broadway series. Playhouse on Park's new season, and The Naughton Family sing at Berkshire Theatre Group. Segment begins at 3:18. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/07/14/brad-shepard-today-9/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 7/7/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 7/7/20. Playhouse on Park announces 2020-21 season. Berkshire Theatre Group launches Sunset Cinema. Chesterwood reopens and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-325/

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 7/7/20

#ArtsBeat on Pioneer BValley Radio's "Brad Shepard Today" 7.7.20. Actors Equity greenlights live summer performances at Barrington Stage and Berkshire Theatre Group. The NEA grants public art money to Springfield's Pynchon Plaza. Hershey Felder is Beethoven and more. segment begins at 3:24 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/07/07/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-july-7-2020/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/30/20

Westfield News #ArtsBeat 6/30/20. Hershey Felder's Beethoven to stream for Berkshire Theatre Group; Academy of Music "Summer Songs" benefit, CT Critics Awards and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-324/

Game Changers in Medicine Trailer

Thrilled to be working on this project. Premieres next week. #gamechangersinmedicine https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-changers-in-medicine/id1520710294

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 6/26/20

New #ArtsBeat TV/Radio today. Hartford’s TheaterWorks’s innovative Rob Ruggiero, Taneisha Duggan, and Eric Ort. 8AM on WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB and YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwGhQRxQVlw

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/23/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/23/20. Season schedule updates from The Bushnell, Springfield Symphony and more. Tanglewood reveals its online season and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-323/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 6/23/20

#ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Tanglewood online, Springfield Symphony offline, and some upcoming events from Barrington Stage and Goodspeed. Segment begins at:5:10 . http://pioneervalleyradio.com/category/programs/brad-shepard-today/

ArtsBeat TV./Radio 6/19/20

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 6/19/20. Actor/director/musician James Barry on his Corona Covers, and Sean Moloney, creator of the new podcast "Game Changers in Medicine".
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z1dhG2OOIU

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/16/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/16/20. The Shubert Foundation awards grants to area theatres, news from Silverthorne, Majestic Theater, Playhouse on Park, WAM Theatre, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-322/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 6/16/20

#ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio's Brad Shepard Today. 6/16/20. Online theatre events from PBS, Silverthorne Theatre, The Majestic and Goodspeed. segment begins at: 4:47: 
http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/06/16/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-june-16-2020/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/8/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/9/20. The Pitch returns to open Majestic season. Online programs from James Barry, Hartford Stage and arts news for WMass and No.CT. #ArtsBeat  https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-321/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 6/5/20

ArtsBeat TV and Radio 6/5/20. Harrhy Rock, and actor David Adkins.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqwmtXFfn1s

My Succeeding in Small Business Article: Podcasting 101, Part 4

My Succeeding in Small Business Article: Podcasting 101 Part 4.
https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/podcasting-101-part-4-enhancing-your-podcast/#.XteweJ5Ki3I

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/2/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/2/20. Online programs from TheaterWorks, Berkshire Theatre Group, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, K&E Theater, plus arts news from WMass and NoCT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-320/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 6/2/20

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 6/2/20. James Barry's Corona Covers. A theatre book club at Berkshire Theatre Group, and dance on TV. Segment begins at: 14:24. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/06/02/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-june-2-2020/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 5/27/20

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today, some local Tony Awards connections. New online programs from K&E Theatre Group, Barrington Stage and Berkshire Theatre Group, and some upcoming programs streamed Live from Lincoln Center. Segment begins at: 3:48. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/05/27/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-may-27-2020/

Succeeding in Small Business Article: Westfield Community Programming

My Succeeding in Small Business profile of Westfield Community Programming, where ArtsBeat originates. I'm really proud to work with this talented and tireless team. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/westfield-community-programming-how-a-community-media-outlet-steps-up-during-difficult-times/#.Xs1AgRNKhQJ

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/26/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/26/20. Tony Awards alternatives with a local edge, online arts events, Barrington Stage summer plans and arts news for WMass and NoCT.
 https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-319/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/22/20

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/22/20. Tracy Flater from Playhouse on Park and Shawn Farley from The UMASS Fine Arts Center. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q4vo7gCxtU

ArtsBeat How We're Doing Special 5/20/20

New episode: ArtsBeat “How We’re Doing” special with The Republican reporter Jim Kinney; Maeve Ryan from Stoneleigh-Burnham; Keith Girouard from the Berkshires MSBDC, and TheaterWorks’ Rob Ruggiero. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC8bTrwctog

Westfield News ArtasBeat 5/19/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/19/20. TheaterQWorks announces 2020-21 season and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/ats-beat/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio's "Brad Shepard Today" 5/19/20

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio's "Brad Shepard Today" 5/19/20. Tanglewood, Sevenars, Talcott Mountain Music Festival cancel their summer seasons. TheaterWorks presents their 2020-21 season, and Hamilton comes to Disney Plus. Segment begins at 2:11. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/05/19/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-may-19-2020/

Succeeding in Small Business: Additional May Article. My Story

My additional article for Succeeding in Small Business. Postcard from the Pandemic. My story about shifting course in challenging times. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/postcard-from-the-pandemic-my-perspective-on-learning-how-to-spin-on-a-dime/#.XsKJ1BNKhQI

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/15/20

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/15/20. Da niel Elihu Kramer from Chester Theatre Company and Eddie Zitka from K&E Theatre Group discuss their revised seasons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGQmpxZg5eM

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/12/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/12/20. Remembering UMass Fine Arts Center Fred Tillis. A new Shakespeare & Company book. News about Berkshire Theatre Group, TheaterWorks, The Majestic and other arts groups in WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-318/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 5/12/20

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 5/12/20. Online events at TheaterWorks, GhostLit Rep, Chester Theatre, and Silverthorne, plus remembering UMass Fine Arts Center Fred Tillis. Segment begins at 7:16 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/05/12/9981/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/8/20

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/8/20. Behind the scenes at Studio 120 and the new Studio 120 Sessions series, showcasing local musicians. Mark G. Auerbach chats with Peter Cowles, Ken Stomski, and Jay Pagluica. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD4O3hmTjkI

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/5/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/5/20. Revised season for Barrington Stage. Hershey Felder's Irving Berlin set to stream, a new name for the UMASS Fine Arts Center and arts news for WMass and No.CT.
https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-317/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 5/5/20

ArtsBeat Radio on Pioneer Valley Radio's Brad Shepard Today. 5/5/20.vBarrington Stage preps a social-distance friendly season. It's Next to Normal week at TheaterWorks (online), Hershey Felder plays Irving Berlin online for Berkshire Theatre Group. segment begins at:4:11 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/category/programs/brad-shepard-today/

Succeeding in Small Business May Article

My May article for Succeeding in Small Business. Facing the music one note at a time. How actor/director/musician James Barry and the Springfield Symnphony Orchestra are adapting to new realities. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/navigating-the-pandemic-facing-the-music-one-note-at-a-time/#.XqwkNxNKhQI

ArtsBeat Radio/TV 5/1/20

ArtsBeat Radio/TV 5/1/20. Paul Marte from The Bushnell previews the 2020-21 Broadway season, which includes return visits of Wicked and Hamilton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-tBv4ithuY

ArtsBeat Radio/TV Special How We're Doing 4/29/20

Airs beginning 9AM.

Episode 5

David Pakman, Talk Show Host

Jeanne Yocum, author, The Self Employment Survival Guide

Charlie Siedenburg, Barrington Stage

Bari Biern, actor, The Capitol Steps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spB-G7-1W14

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/28/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/28/20. Happenings at Goodspeed, Hartford Stage, TheaterWorks, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-316/

ArtsBeat Radio/TV 4/24/20

ArtsBeat Radio/TV 4/20/20. Kate Maguire and Travis Daly from Berkshire Theatre Group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MlXiVtngkw

Succeeding in Small Business Podcast 101, Part 3

Part 3 of my series Podcasting 101 for Succeeding in Small Business. Sean Moloney and Dramatic Health. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/welcome-to-podcasting-101-part-3-a-case-study/#.XqMQa5NKhQI

Succeeding in Small Business. Podcasting 101, Part 2

My series, Podcasting 101, part 2 for the April edition of Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/welcome-to-podcasting-101-part-2/#.XqGEL5NKhQI

AertsBeat Radio/TV Special, How We're Doing 4/22/20

ArtsBeat Radio/TV Special: How We're Doing 4/22/20. Guests include: Elaina Newport from The Capitol Steps; Michael Kusek, publisher of Different Leaf; Diane Pearlman of Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative, and first responder and EMT Ben Jacek. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMffQxqqhsI

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/21/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/21/20. Springfield Symphony Musicians Relief Fund, News from Shakespeare & Company, Goodspeed, and online arts offerings in WMass and No.CT.
https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-315/

Succeeding in Small Business / April 2020

Podcasting 101, first of three articles for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/welcome-to-podcasting-101-part-1/#.Xp7kiNNKhQJ

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 4/21/20

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 4/21/20. The Springfield Symphony's Musicians Relief Fund. Segment begins at 9:08. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/04/21/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-april-21-2020/

ArtsBeat Radio/TV 4/17/20: Patrick Berry

ArtsBeat Radio/TV 4/17/20. Patrick Berry, co-host of WWLP's "Mass Appeal", co-founder of Gaslight Entertainment which presents Westfield Concerts, former President of Westfield News Group, and a former host on WSKB/WCPC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIvuXLPZxeQ

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/14/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/14/20. Williamstown Theatre Festival moves online; COVID19 resouorces for the creative economy, and online theatre and music happenings in WMass and No.CT. . https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-314/

ArtsBeat Radio/TV Special: How We're Doing 4/15/20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSDRmf3KYqw

ArtsaBeat on Pionewer Valley Radio 4/14/20

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio's "Brad Shepard Today" 4/14/20. Online arts happenings at Berkshire Theatre Group, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Hartford Stage, TheaterWorks, Academy of Music and NEPR Valley Voices, and The Mark Twain Museum. segment begins at 1:37
 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/04/14/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-april-14-2020/

ArtsBeat Radio/TV 4/10/20

ArtsBeat Radio/TV chats with Sevenars Concerts’ Rorianne Schrade about their 2020 summer season. (Next Friday on ArtsBeat: Westfield Concerts’ Patrick Berry at 8AM. Tune in on 89.5fm/WSKB or WCPC15). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flyYqtpROhI

ArtsBeat Radio/TV Special How We're Doing 4/8/20

“How We’re Doing” is a special six-part series, produced by ArtsBeat Reporter Mark G. Auerbach and Peter Cowles, where area people share their tips for social distancing, self-quarantining, coping and moving forward during the COVID19 crisis.On this episode, we chat with media and event planner Maureen Sullivan; Maestro Kevin Rhodes from the Springfield Symphony Orchestra; Suzanne Boniface, communications professor at Westfield State University and Bay Path University; and Robert O’Connell, math teacher at Longmeadow High School. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMoTKV2TKCg

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/7/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/7/20. Bushnell 2020-21 Broadway Season, season updates, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-313/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 4/7/20

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 4/7/20. Preview of the 2020-21 Broadway series at The Bushnell. segment begins at 7:00. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2020/04/07/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-april-7-2020/

ArtsBeat Radio/TV Special. "How We're Doing" 4/3/20

In the first of four special programs, "How We're Doing" explores how we're coping with social distancing, stay-at-home orders, and more. In this episode, we chat with WAM Theatre's Gail Burns; actor/director/musician James Barry, Univision's Mimi Berry, and Emmy-nominated report Joe Douglass, who teaches broadcasting at Westfield Technical Academy. Mark G. Auerbach hosts.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKNkoLap9ag

ArtsBeat Radio/TV 4/3/20: Melia Bensussen, Hartford Stage

ArtsBeat Radio/TV 4/3/20. Hartford Stage Artistic Director Melia Bensussen previews the theatre's 2020-21 season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0FcV_SYG3I

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/1/20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/1/20. Hartford Stage announces 2020-21 season; Sevenars Concerts announces summer season, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-312/