ArtsBeat TV/Radio 12/31/21

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio, FRI 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. The Arts Year in Review with Stagestruck’s Chris Rohmann and Talking Broadway’s Fred Sokol. PLUS. Backstage with theatre couple James Barry and Tara Franklin. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPg9UoiXZWw

On The Mark TV/Radio 12/29/31

PROGRAM NOTE: New “On The Mark” WED on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Different Leaf publisher Michael Kusek and Milk Street’s J.M. Hirsch, author of “Shake, Strain, Done: Craft Cocktails at Home”. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdSBYn1Hg5o

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 12/23/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. A recap of the 2021 Arts Scene. The good. The bad. The ugly. The last ArtsBeat of 2021. Segment begins at: 4:19. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-thursday-december-23-2021/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 12/21/21

New ArtsBeat tomorrow on Pioneer Valley Radio. Shakespeare & Company announces some of its 2022 season, and holiday happenings from Berkshire Bach Society, Connecticut Lyric Opera, Berkshire Theatre Group and TheaterWorks. Segment begins at: 4:12 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-december-21-2021/

Athenaeum Spotlight 12/22/21

PROGRAM NOTE: WED 8AM on Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain. Guy shares some video portraits of major art works in the Athenaeum’s collection. Watch! Listen! Stream! (best enjoyed on TV). WCPC15, Southwick Community Programmning and 89.5fm/WSKB. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqBxHbqYyuY

Succeeding in Small Business December

My December column for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/how-arts-nonprofits-and-artists-can-keep-one-step-ahead-of-the-business-game/?fbclid=IwAR3Bplq2rWU4qhLncjZokPHtt7OuP2YVyoU5JrMR05BAUa9q97yhUup9PjY#.YbtHUKpR6u4.facebook

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 12/17/21

PROGRAM NOTE: New ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15, Southwick Community Programming and 89,.5fm/WSKB. Backstage with the casts of “Christmas on The Rocks” at TheaterWorks and “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley” at Shakespeare & Company. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65yk22qF4tM

ArtsBeat Year in Review

My ArtsBeat "Year in Review" appeared in MassLive. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2021/12/arts-beat-the-arts-year-in-review-2021.html

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 12/14/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Berkshire Opera Festival presents a winter Mozart concert, MOSSO adds a chamber music program in Longmeadow, The Berkies get broadcast on WCPC15 and more. Segment begins at: 1:30 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-december-14-2021

ArtsBeat Reviews on Pioneer Valley Radio

Today on Pioneer Valley Radio. Great holiday movies become better stage shows. “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play” at Hartford Stage. “White Christmas” at Berkshire Theatre Group. Reviews of both. Segment begins at: 11:20 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-december-14-2021/

On The Mark TV/Radio 12/15/21

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark WED 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Diane Pearlman and Dominique Lasseur talk about the Youth Film Challenge. Western New England University’s Aubree Carr and Simone Singletary share “What Young People Think”. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNSXfCsVWwI

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 12/10/21

PROGRAM NOTE: New ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Learn about the new Bombyx Center with Cassandra Holden and Kyle Homstead. And, meet MOSSO musicians Beth Welty, Miho Matsuno and Alexander Svensen. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OymmNYb7WSg

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 12/07/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Home for the Holidays at The Majestic; Believe: A Holiday Celebration at K&E Theatre; MOSSO Holiday Brass in Longmeadow and other shows of the season. Segment begins at: 4:00 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-december-7-2021/

Westfield News ArtsBeast 12/07/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 12/07/21. Holiday fare from Barrington Stage, Playhouse on Park, Shakespeare & Company, MOSSO and more. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-dec-7-13-2021/

Westfield News Reviews: It's A Wonderful Life and White Christmas

My Westfield News reviews: happy holiday fare. "It's A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play" at Hartford Stage and "White Christmas" at Berkshire Theatre Group. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-theaters-delight-with-adaptations-of-holiday-classic-films/

On The Mark TV/Radio 12/08/21

PROGRAM NOTE: New “On The Mark” WED 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. The ArtsHub Virtual Summit provides resources for the creative economy. Dee Boyle-Clapp, Justin Beatty, Blair Winans and Dramatic Health’s Sean Moloney explain. And Westfield State’s Jacob Batista talks about an important community service project. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PRcREeJUeI

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 11/30/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Remembering Stephen Sondheim. Christmas on The Rocks at TheaterWorks, A Bing Crosby Christmas at Goodspeed, A Swinging Little Christmas at The Mahaiwe and more. Segment begins at 3:30 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-monday-november-30-2021/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/30/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/30/21. Jane Lynch in Great Barrington, Kristin Chenoweth in Storrs, and other holiday fare in area theatres. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-holiday-season-preview-part-2/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 11/26/21

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Joe Landry and Rachel Alderman preview “It’s A Wonderful Life” at Hartford Stage, Acrobuffo’s Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone share some “Air Play”. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6eblvO4cKs

Wesrtfield News ArtsBeqt 11/23/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/23/21. Holiday fare in area theaters from Goodspeed to Hartford Stage to Theatreworks. And, BSO musicians make a major gift to MOSSO. Plenty to be thankful for. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-holiday-season-preview-part-1/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 11/23/21

“White Christmas” at Berkshire Theatre Group; “It’s A Wonderful Life” at Hartford Stage. “Air Play” at the Fine Arts Center. The holidays are here!. New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Plenty to be thankful for. Segment begins at: 1:52 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-november-23-2021/

Pioneer Valley Radio Recap: The Berkies

Now on Pioneer Valley Radio: a recap of the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association 2021 “Berkies” awards for excellence in our regional theatre. (Pictured: award-winner Charlie Siedenburg). Segment begins at 4:08 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-friday-november-19-2021/

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: The Bands Visit

Now on Pioneer Valley Radio, my review of the Tony Award winning musical, “The Band’s Visit”, at The Bushnell in Hartford through the weekend. You won’t want to miss this charmer of a show. Segment begins at: 4:20 .https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-thursday-november-18-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 11/19/21

NEW ArtsBeat FRI 8AM on WCPC15, Southwick Community Programming and 89.5fm/WSKB. Broadway’s Gregg Edelman brings “White Christmas” to Berkshire Theatre Group. Maestro Tianhui Ng shares the Pioneer Valley Symphony season. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXx_ZPil3cc

Westfield News Review: The Band's Visit

My Westfield News review of the Tony Award winning "The Band's Visit" at The Bushnell through Sunday. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-beautiful-music-immense-charm-in-the-bands-visit/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/16/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/16/21. "A Crossing" streams from Barrington Stage; Acrobuffos "Air Play" at The Fine Arts Center, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-nov-16-22-2021/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 11/16/21

New Arts Beat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Remembering musician David Grover. “A Crossing” streams from Barrington Stage. The Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestras stream a fall concert and arts news from the region. Segment begins at: 2:33 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-november-16-2021/

Athenaeum Spotlight 11/17/21

PROGRAM NOTE: New Athenaeum Spotlight, WED 8AM, on WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB and now Southwick Community Programming. Guy McLain and Mark G. Auerbach chat with artist Laura Radwell. Watch! Listen! Stream! . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-PcEtAW3Ig

ArtsBeat TV /Radio 11/12/21

NEW ArtsBeat tomorrow 8AM on WCPC15, Southwick Community Programming and 89.5fm/WSKB. International artist Daniel Alexander Jones got his start in Springfield; and Gail Burns and Peter Bergman preview the 2021 Berkshire Theatre Critics Awards. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wq1CUekhfs

Pioneer Valley Radio review: Hartford Symphony Orchestra

Today on Pioneer Valley Radio. If the recent MOSSO concert made you miss classical music in Springfield, check out what’s playing at The Hartford Symphony Orchestra. My review is available for streaming. Segment begins at 13:50 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-november-10-2021/

Westfield News review: Hartford Symphony

My Westfield News review of The Hartford Symphony Orchestra. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-hartford-symphonys-masterworks-worth-the-trip/

On The Mark TV/Radio 11/10/21

PROGRAM NOTE: New On The Mark, tomorrow 8AM, on WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB and now Southwick Community Programming. Buzz Engine’s Jacques Lamarre and Wheeler Connect’s Nancy Wheeler share points on networking, connectivity, and more. Watch! Listen! Stream! . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfdi_9MR9l8

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/09/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/09/21. Barrington Stage's Julianne Boyd to retire. Goodspeed announces its 2022 season. Mark St. Germain at Great Barrington Public Theatre and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-nov-9-15-2021/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 11/09/21

New ArtsBeaton Pioneer Valley Radio. Julianne Boyd retires at Barrington Stage. “The Band’s Visit” comes to Hartford. Ted (The Love Boat) Lange headlines a Christmas on the Rocks benefit at TheaterWorks, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at 1:47 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-november-9-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 11/05/21

PROGRAM NOTE: All NEW ArtsBeat tomorrow 8AM on WCPC15, Southwick Community Programming and 89.5fm/WSKB. Life is a cabaret for Myka Plunkett and Ken Comia at K&E Theatre. Joshua Torrance introduces us to the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geo4q8yNp2E

November Article: Succeeding in Small Business

My November column for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/getting-your-board-onboard/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/02/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 11/02/21. Life is a "Cabaret" at K&E, a new Shakespeare & Company documentary, "Kamloopa" streams from WAM and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-nov-2-8-2021/

Athenaeum Spotlight 11/3/21

PROGRAM NOTE: New Athenaeum Spotlight on tomorrow 8AM, on WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB and now Southwick Community Programming. Guy McLain and Mark G. Auerbach chat with Benjamin Dunham, author of Etched in Memory: The Elevated Art of J. Alphege Brewer. Watch! Listen! Stream! . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8ATMUn2Sps

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 11/02/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Goodspeed’s 2022 season, Bernstein and Copland at Hartford Symphony “Don’t Dress for Dinner” at The Majestic, Pilobolus at Jorgensen, and arts news for WMass and NoCT. Segment begins at: 3:14 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-november-2-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 10/29/21

PROGRAM NOTE: All new ArtsBeat FRI 8AM on WCPC15, Southwick Community Programming and 89.5fm/WSKB. Rodney Rock previews the Jorgensen season at UConn, and Mamie Parris says “It’s a Grand Night For Singing” at Goodspeed. Watch! Listen! Stream!, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgFwsGMNSpA

Westfield News review: Ah, Wilderness

Westfield News review: "Ah, Wilderness!" reopens Hartford Stage. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-thoughtful-wilderness-was-worth-the-wait/

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: Ah, Wilderness.

It’s been a long wait for Melia Bensussen’s production “Ah, Wilderness!” to arrive at Hartford Stage. Audiences won’t be disappointed. Stream my ArtsBeat review on Pioneer Valley Radio on our new platform. Segment begins at 2:44 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-october-27-2021/

On The Mark TV/Radio 10/27/21

PROGRAM NOTE: New “On The Mark” edition of “What Young People Think”. Meet Arianna James, Wilmer Rodriguez and Zion Frazier from American International College. tomorrow at 8AM on WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB. . Watch! Listen! Stream! . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVPZbV3nKpg

Westfield News ArtsBeat 10/26/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 10/26/21. Pilobolus at Jorgensen, new Associate Artists at Barrington Stage, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-oct-26-to-nov-1/

Pioneer Valley Rqdio ArtsBeat 10/26/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. The Berkshire Theatre Critics Awards nominees announced. A new documentary about Shakespeare & Company. The first opera ever written by a woman, Francesca Caccini and more. Segment begins at: 1:04 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-october-26-2021/

AretsBeat TV/Radio 10/22/21

PROGRAM NOTE: All new ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM with Barrington Hinds from the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company and Alysha Umphress who stars with Billy Crystal in Barrington Stage’s “Mr. Saturday Night”. Watch! Listen! Stream! On WCPC15, Southwick Community Programming and 89.5fm/WSKB. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i73-i9kScfc

On The Mark TVRadio 10/18/21

Guests: Bess Hochstein and Will Baczek. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyC5aBjBixg&t=157s

Pioneer Valley Radio review: MOSSO

Pioneer Valley Radio review: MOSSO: The Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra with Maestro Kevin Rhodes. segment begins at: 2:55 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-october-20-2021/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 10/19/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Bombyx brings hot jazz to the Valley, The New England Repertory Orchestra premieres; Holyoke Civic Symphony begins its 55th season, “Kiss My Aztec” comes to Hartford Stage, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at 12:38. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-october-19-2021/

October Column For Succeeding in Small Business

My October column for Succeeding in Small Business. Some thoughts about Giving Tuesday. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/tis-the-season-a-giving-tuesday-communications-primer-for-nonprofits/?fbclid=IwAR0YC5kmuMUPKtVCSgy0zfWVs0koks8knipOpL1G1a0GTz7L9LSgXX0BRRA

Westfield News ArtsBeat 10/19/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 10/19/21. "Kiss My Aztec" headed to Hartford Stage, Bombyx brings jazz to the Valley, "Someone Else's House" sat TheaterWorks and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-oct-19-25-2021/

Westfield News Review: MOSSO and Maestro Kevin Rhodes

My Westfield News review: MOSSO: The Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra with Maestro Kevin Rhodes. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-musicians-applauded-on-return-to-symphony-hall/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 10/15/21

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Composer David Sanford talks about his new album, and Jamilla Deria and Michael Sakamoto preview the UMass Fine Arts Center season. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhET9cWD8kI

Athenaeum Spotlight 10/13/21

PROGRAM NOTE: All new Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain, tomorrow on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Guy’s guest is John Davis, the new director of Historic Deerfield. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=471Nj8l4P00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=471Nj8l4P00

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 10/12/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio (new streaming format too). A dancer's story about Bob Fosse at The Mahaiwe, Someone Else's House at TheaterWorks, MOSSO at Symphony Hall. and more. segment begins at: 1:57 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-october-12-2021/

Westfield News. ArtsBeat 10/12/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 10/12/21. "The Band's Visit" is Hartford-bound. Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company at UMass. MOSSO with Maestro Kevin Rhodes in Springfield and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-oct-12-18/

Westfield News review: Goodspeed's "A Grand Night for Singing"

My Westfield News review of Goodspeed's "A Grand Night for Singing". https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-goodspeed-reopens-with-rodgers-and-hammerstein-hits/

Pioneer Valley Radio review: Grand Night for Singing at Goodspeed

My Pioneer Valley Radio review of "A Grand Night for Singing" at Goodspeed. segment begins at 8:30 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-friday-october-8-2021/

Pioneer Valley Radio review: Shirley Valentine

My Pioneer Valley Radio review of "Shirley Valentine" at Berkshire Theatre Group. segment begins at 1:00 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-friday-october-8-2021/

Westfield News review: Shirley Valentine at BTG

Westfield News review: Corinna May as "Shirley Valentine", directed by Eric Hill, at Berkshire Theatre Group. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-creative-choices-lead-actress-charm-in-shirley-valentine/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 10/08/21

PROGRAM NOTE: New ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. A quartet from MOSSO: The Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra preview their upcoming free concert at Symphony Hall, and Matt Longhi shares the UMass Music Department Fall concert lineup. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwyJJmvyGZI

On The Mark TV/Radio 10/06/21

New “On The Mark”: today on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. What Young People Think with students from Westfield State University. Meet Anthony Rivera, Eddie Payzant, and Shane McCoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXUObue3RVg

Westfield News ArtsBeat 10/05/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 10/05/21. Hartford Stage's "Ah, Wilderness", a new season at Jorgensen, a new orchestra in the area, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-oct-5-11/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 10/05/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Ah Wilderness opens Hartford Stage’s season, Kamloopa premieres at WAM, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at .3:11 https://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/10/05/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-october-5-2021/

Westfield News Review: A Crossing at Barrington Stage

My Westfield News review of Barrington Stage's "A Crossing". https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-bold-poignant-dance-musical-examines-refugee-crisis/

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: Barrington Stage "A Crossing"

“Barrington Stage’s A Crossing: A Dance Musical is bold, brash, bright, poignant and electrifying, and one of the most exciting dance theatre pieces to emerge in recent years”. Catch my review on Pioneer Valley Radio. Segment begins at: 1:57. https://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/10/04/brad-shepard-today-monday-october-4-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 10/01/21

New ArtsBeat TV/Radio Fon WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Gold Dust Orphans’ Ryan Landry took out his paintbox during the pandemic, and his art heads to Northampton. An exclusive preview from his boudoir. And, Collette Hall previews the Hartford Symphony’s season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5hIfUve60g

On The Mark TV/Radio 9/29/21

New “On The Mark”: Job Hunting? Networking? Casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach and e-marketing strategist Ruth Stevens show you how to put your best foot forward on WCPC15, Southwick Community Programming 15, and 89.5fm/WSKB. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArBidi3K8lU

Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/28/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/28/21. Billy Crystal, MOSSO-The Musicians of the Springfield Symphony, Rent, Mimi Quillin's "Fosse", Irma Vep and WAM get this week's top billing. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-sept-28-to-oct-4/

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 9/28/21

New Arts Beat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Billy Crystal stars in his Mr. Saturday Night musical at Barrington Stage. Kristin Chenoweth comes to Jorgensen Auditorium. Hartford Stage develops a Tony Award winning play, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at: 3:21 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/09/28/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-september-28-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 9/24/21

NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Its a grand night for singing at Goodspeed Musicals, and Rob Ruggiero tells us why. And Tatiana Godfrey previews WAM Theatre’s “Kamloopa”. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-yMGtbSTO0

Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/21/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/21/21. Shirley Valentine at Berkshire Theatre Group. Escape from Margaritaville opens The Bushnell';s Broadway season, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-sept-20-26/

ArtsaBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/21/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Kronos Quartet at The Fine Arts Center, Escape from Margaritaville at The Bushnell, David Sanford, Goodspeed, CT. Rep, Tony Awards and more. Segment begins at: 3:14. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/09/21/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-september-21-2021/

Athenaeum Spotlight 9/22/21

PROGRAM NOTE: WED 9AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain. Linda and Geoffrey Post preview the Paradise City Arts Festival. Watch! Listen! Stream (after 8AM). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOiLxg5q15I

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/17/21

PROGRAM NOTE: New ArtsBeat TV/Radio 8AM FRI on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Eric Hill previews “Shirley Valentine” at Berkshire Theatre Group, and music video pioneer David Horgan talks about his new memoir, “My Reel Life”. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-79kOldbQeo

On The Mark TV/Radio 9/15/21

PROGRAM NOTE: New “On The Mark,” tomorrow at 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Noreen Tassanari previews this year’s Big E, and Peter Cowles talks about community programming on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-2pyRDXg-w

Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/14/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/14/21. Musicals at Goodspeed and Barrington Stage; plays at Playhouse on Park,and Silverthorne, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-383/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/14/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News from TheaterWorks, Barrington Stage, The Majestic, Playhouse on Park, Maestro Kevin Rhodes and more. segment begins at: 2:17 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/09/14/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-september-14-2021/.

Succeeding in Small Business Column: September

My September column for the award-winning "Succeeding in Small Business". It's all about first impressions. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/first-impressions-the-importance-of-responding-effectively-to-incoming-calls-and-emails/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/10/21

NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Eric Ort previews the upcoming TheaterWorks Hartford season, and Maestro David Kidwell previews the Holyoke Civic Symphony season. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdqHGzny3_E

Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/07/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 9/07/21. Classical music up and down the Valley. Al Franken comes to Northampton. News from Shakespeare & Company, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-382/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/07/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Dr. Prescott’s Travelling Medicine Show and Al Franken come to town, along with news about Piti Theatre, Millpond live, The Bob Sparkman Trio, and K&E Theatre. segment begins at: 1:45 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/09/07/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-september-7-2021/

On the Mark TV./Radio 9/08/21

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark WED 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. UMass Arts Extension head Dee Boyle Clapp introduces a new art hub project for those in the creative economy in WMass, and Jay Pagluica talks about the impact of music on Westfield. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX7PLrm1CAg

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/03/21

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Alex Page-Hatley previews the new Broadway at The Bushnell season, and meet international jazz singer Jane Scheckter, who grew up in Springfield. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQdXnOR4sHE

Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain 9/01/21

NEW Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain, tomorrow 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Ferrin Contemporary's Leslie Ferrin joins Guy and co-host Mark G. Auerbach to talk about the crafts industry and galleries in W.Mass. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhguxWgRpyY

Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/31/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/31/21. K&E Theatre reopens with "Hello Again"; Paul Taylor Dance at The Mahaiwe, Piti Theatre's "To Bee" and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-381/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 8/31/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News from Shakespeare & Company and Berkshire Theatre Group. Paul Taylor Dance at The Mahaiwe. Aaron Tveit streams from Barrington Stage. segment begins at: 1:55 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/08/31/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-augsut-31-2021/

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: Jacob's Pillow

Now on Pioneer Valley Radio. Jacob’s Pillow is hosting Ballet Coast to Coast. A review of this program featuring dancers from Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet. segment begins at: 2:33 https://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/08/27/brad-shepard-today-friday-august-27-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 8/27/21

NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Sean Harris previews Playhouse on Park’s upcoming season, and meet stand-up comic Tim McKeever. Tomorrow at 8AM. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qg28x4qsXI

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: Tiny Beautiful Things

Now on Pioneer Valley Radio. Chester Theatre’s “Tiny Beautiful Things” is, big, bountiful theatre. An ArtsBeat review. segment begins at: 1:25 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/08/25/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-august-25-2021/

On The Mark TV /Radio 8/25/21

NEW On The Mark tomorrow 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm./SSKB. “Back to School” with Westfield School Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski, and “What Young People Think” with college students Nicole Acevedo and Aubree Carr from Western New England University, Dana Roberts from Westfield State University, and Matt Jones from University of Tel Aviv. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4u7xAZQxuQ

Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/24/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/24/21. News from TheaterWorks, UMass Fine Arts Center, The Mahaiwe, and more. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-380/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 8/24/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. We preview the upcoming seasons at The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, UMass Fine Arts Center, TheaterWorks Hartford, and Playhouse on Park, and MOSSO-The Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. segment begins at: 5:05 https://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/08/24/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-august-24-2021/

ArtsBeat Reviews on Pioneer Valley Radio 8/20/21

New on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Outside, TheaterWorks’ “Walden” takes theatre to new heights. Inside Barrington Stage’s “Sister Sorry” takes “whodunnit” to new levels. segment starts at: 3:25. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/08/20/brad-shepard-today-friday-august-20-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 8/20/21: Kate Baldwin, Graham Rowatr, Danny Eaton

NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio tomorrow, 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Broadway stars Kate Baldwin and Graham Rowat, favorites at Berkshire Theatre Group, return to the Berkshires with a Broadway concert, and Danny Eaton previews The Majestic Theater’s season (Yes, “The Pitch” is NYC bound). Watch! Listen! Stream! .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFi9U4887Eo

On The Mark TV/Radio 8/18/21

NEW “On The Mark” tomorrow, 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Making Movies in Western Massachusetts. Preview the important new documentary “Donut Dollies” with local ties, and a chat with Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative’s Diane Pearlman. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdGIhDONDYs

Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/17/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/17/21. The Berkshire Hills are alive with the sound of Broadway music. Orfeh and Andy Karl at Barrington Stage, Kate Baldwin and Graham Rowat at Berkshire Theatre Group, plus Falstaff and more. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-379/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 8/17/21: and review: Nina Simone Four Women

New Arts Beat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today! “Nina Simone: Four Women” is the hot ticket because Felicia Curry sizzles as Simone. News from Chester Theatre, Hartford Stage, Jacob’s Pillow and more. Segment begins at: 4:13 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/08/17/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-august-17-2021/

Westfield News Review: Nina Simone: four Women

My Westfield News Review of Berkshire Theatre Group's "Nina Simone: Four Women". https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-nina-simone-soars-at-unicorn-theatre/

Succeeding in Small Business Column: August 2021

My August column for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/talking-points-how-to-develop-this-key-marketing-tool/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/10/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/10/21. Berkshire Theatre Group's Fall Season, The Summer of (Nina) Simone, Hershey Felder's Sing-Along, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-378/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 8/1021

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Our headlines include Barrington Stage, Berkshire Theatre Group, Hailey Brinnel at the Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival and more. segment begins at: 1:35 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/08/10/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-august-10-2021/

Westfield News Review: Boca at Barrington Stage

Westfield News review of Jessica Provenz's hilarious "Boca" at Barrington Stage. One of the funniest plays I've seen in years. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-boca-premieres-at-barrington-stage/

Review: Boca at Barrington Stage

“Boca” at Barrington Stage is one of the funniest plays I’ve seen in recent memory. Debra Jo Rupp is hysterical. My Pioneer Valley Radio review: segment begins at 2:49 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/08/06/brad-shepard-today-friday-august-6-2021/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/03/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 8/03/21. A summer of Simone, Leslie Odom Jr, Hailey Brinnel, "The Pitch", and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-377/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 8/03/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. The sounds of Nina Simone at Berkshire Theatre Group and Goodspeed. The Pitch returns to The Majestic enroute to New York. SSO Musicians perform with Kevin Sharpe at Springfield Jazz Fest. Photo: Julian Findlay and John Haag in The Pitch. segment begins at 10:15 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/08/03/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-august-3-2021//

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 7/30/21: Maestro Kevin Rhodes

New ArtsBeat TV/Radio on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Maestro Kevin Rhodes on his return to the European stage and a shout-out to his musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. And, Berkshire Onstage’s Gail Burns with as recap of summer theatre. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJtg2a6rSQI

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 7/28/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Jacob’s Pillow, Berkshire Theatre Group, Project Grand Slam at Shakespeare & Company and more. segment begins at 1:35 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/07/28/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-2

Westfield News ArtsBeat 7/27/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 7/27/21. Mamet premiere at Great Barrington Public Theatre, "Boca" at Barrington Stage, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-376/

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: Glory Denied

My Pioneer Valley Radio review of Berkshire Opera Festival’s outstanding production of “Glory Denied”. segment begins at: 2:41 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/07/27/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-july-27-2021/

Review: Eleanor on Pioneer Valley Radio

Now on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. My review from Barrington Stage of Mark St. Germain’s “Eleanor” starring Harriet Harris as Mrs. Roosevelt.. segment begins at: 2:05 https://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/07/23/brad-shepard-today-friday-july-23-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 7/23/21`

Program Note: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Nashville recording star Michael Fabrizio grew up in the Berkshires. He returns home to perform at Berkshire Theatre Group. And, ArtsBeat producer and anchor Peter Cowles and Mark G. Auerbach recap the revival of the arts post pandemic. Watch! Listen! Stream!. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdYzyca0pvA

Review: The Niceties at Chester Theatre on Pioneer Valley Radio

Today on Pioneer Valley Radio’s “Brad Shepard Today” A review of “The Niceties” at Chester Theatre. segment begins at: 7:35 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/07/21/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-july-21-2021/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 7/20/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 7/20/21: Shakespeare & Company, Berkshire Theatre Group, Barrington Stage and more on the marquee. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-375/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 7/20/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. TheaterWorks goes into the woods. Jeff McCarthy headlines Barrington Stage, The Wizard of Oz in Pittsfield and more. segment begins at: 1:37 https://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/07/20/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-july-20-2021//

Westfield News Review: The Niceties at Chester

My Westfield News review of "The Niceties" at Chester Theatre Company. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-the-niceties-at-chester/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 7/13/21

segment begins at: 1:47 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/07/13/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-july-13-2021/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 7/13/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 7/13/21. News from The Bushnell, Barrington Stage, the Majestic, The Mahaiwe and more. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-374/

7/14/21 On The Mark / Athenaeum Spotlight

Program Note. WED 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. On the Mark presents Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain. Guy's guest is Will Baczek from William Baczek Fine Arts in Northampton. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr-3nfqjx3c

July Column: Succeeding in Small Business

My July column for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/conversations-in-my-head-an-ongoing-chat-between-the-reporter-and-the-pr-guy/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 7/09/21

Program Note: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI, 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Berkshire Opera’s “Glory Denied” the true story of a Vietnam War soldier held captive, and playwright Jessica Provenz’s new play “Boca” premieres at Barrington Stage. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH4J5toouKA

On The Mark 7/07/21

New On The Mark TV/Radio from WC PC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB.. Victor Acquista, author of the award-winning “Serpent Rising” and CISA’s Claire Morenon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5kTlFYuEt0

Westfield News ArtsBeat 7/6/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 7/6/21. Review of "Ambassador of Love: Celebrating Pearl Bailey" at Goodspeed. News from Great Barrington Public Theatre, Chester Theatre, Sevenars, Silverthorne and more. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-373/

7/06/21 ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 7/06/21. News from The Bushnell, The Majestic, Great Barrington Public Theatre, Holyoke Civic Symphony and more. segment begins at: 2:18 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/07/06/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-july-6-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 7/02/21

PROGRAM NOTE: New ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15 and 89,5fm/WSKB. We’re at Barrington Stage with actor Debra Jo Rupp, who stars in a new comedy “Boca” and playwright Mark St. Germain, whose “Eleanor” with Harriet Harris opens later this summer. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4B7N6j5Xg4

On The Mark TVRadio 6/30/21

On The Mark TV/Radio 6/30/21. on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. “Let’s go flying” with Alisa D. Sisic at Bradley International Airport, Lukas Johnson from Breeze Airways, and Peter Cowles. Watch! Listen! Stream!. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnc1sUP3vyI

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/29/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/29/21. Nina Simone x 2, Norm Lewis, Christopher Lloyd and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-372/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 6/29/21

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today 6/29/21. . A rave review of “Chester Bailey” at Chester Theatre, plus news from Sevenars, Shakespeare & Company, Berkshire Theatre Group and more. segment begins at: 2:19 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/06/29/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-june-29-2021/

Westfield News Review: James Barry in Title and Deed

My Westfield News review of Chester Theatre's "Title and Deed" starring James Barry. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-title-and-deed-opens-chester-theatres-season-at-hancock-shaker-village/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 6/25/21

Program Note. NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio 8AM Friday on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Adam Boyles and Colette Hall preview the Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s Talcott Mountain Music Festival, and Berkshire Theatre Group’s Isadora Wolfe keeps folks on their toes. Watch! Listen! Stream!. .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upVHQZX9XXo

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/22/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/22/21 Good news from Hartford Stage, Goodspeed, and more, plus a "Follies" production of note. https://thewestfieldnews.com/230318-2/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 6/22/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. A review of “Title and Deed” at Chester Theatre, plus news from Goodspeed, Jacob’s Pillow, WAM Theatre and more. segment begins at 1:00 https://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/06/22/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-june-22-2021/

6/23/21 Athenaeum Spotlight

Program Note: NEW Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain, WED. 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Guy and Mark G. Auerbach chat with historian Dennis Picard. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPIczj7e-9M

Westfield News Editorial: Springfield Symphony Orchestra

My take on the Springfield Symphony Orchestra's current problems. https://thewestfieldnews.com/artsbeat-opinion-the-future-of-the-springfield-symphony-orchestra/

Review: Gershwin at Barrington Stage

My Pioneer Valley Radio review: "Who Could Ask for Anything More: The Songs of George Gershwin" at Barrington Stage Company. segment starts at:1:54 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/06/18/brad-shepard-today-friday-june-18-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 6/18/21

Program Note. NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio 8AM Friday on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Janis Martinson and Gabe Napoleon preview the return of live events at The Mahaiwe and Westfield native Sue Mellen talks about her new book profiling the theatres of Cape Cod. .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpv5P46GhxA

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/15/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/15/21. Live theatre's back! Hartford Stage, Aaron Tveit, CT Shakespeare, and The Mahaiwe on the radar plus arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-371/

6/15/21 ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Rqdio

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today! Curtains rise at Berkshire Theatre Group, Barrington Stage, and Chester. Hartford Stage announces a new season and the latest on the musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. segment begins at: 2:24 https://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/06/15/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-june-15-2021/

6/16/21 On The Mark TV/Radio

NEW On The Mark, WED. 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Lindsey Schmidt from 1Berkshire talks about the summer reopening of our favorite destination, and attorney David Mintz discusses important documents you need. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX-O8SblcMA

ArtsBeat TV/Radfio 6/11/21

Program Note. NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio 8AM Friday on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Scenic designer Juliana von Haubrich talks shop, and Janis Martinson and Gabe Napoleon preview the return of live events at The Mahaiwe. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i1s-08wyAE

June Article: Succeeding in Small Business

My June article for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/planning-a-graceful-exit-from-your-small-business/

On The Mark TV/Radio 6/09/21

NEW On The Mark, tomorrow. 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. New England Public Media CEO Martin Miller is retiring after 26 years. In this special exit interview, he talks about his career in public broadcasting, how WFCR and WGBY formed a partnership, and what’s next for him. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa6QQCKEwtU

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/08/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/08/21. Great Barrington Public Theatre announces season. New play at TheaterWorks. Rent returns to Hartford and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/229655-2/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 6/8/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Tanglewood, TheaterWorks, The Mahaiwe, Silverthorne, Aaron Tveit and Berkshire Film and Media are on our radar. Segment begins at 1:15 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/06/08/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-june-8-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 6/04/21

Program Note: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Pamela Tatge previews the Jacob’s Pillow summer season, and Berkshire Theatre Group’s Kate Maguire and Jason Weixelman talk about their season. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDm9Bz0GSxA

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 6/02/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News from Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Great Barrington Public Theatre, Barrington Stage Company and more. Segment begins at: 1:48. (And Brad Shepard reports on the Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra - MOSSO at 5:57) http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/06/01/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-june-2-2021/

6/02/21 On The Mark TV/Radio

Program Note: NEW On The Mark, TOMORROW at 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Meet NY Times best-selling author Michael Tougias and astrologer Dr. Glenn Perry. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Uwng-ijyI

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/01/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/01/21. Arts news for WMass and No.CT including a new play streaming from Barrington Stage, new TV/radio program from the Westfield Athenaeum, new exhibit at the Springfield Museums and more. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-370/

5/26/21 Athenaeum Spotlight

Pilot for Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain, which launches monthly on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM7-GfLMj6U

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/28/21

Program Note! NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio on FRI at 8AM on WCPC15, and 89.5fm/WSKB. Julianne Boyd and Charlie Siedenburg preview Barrington Stage Company’s ambitious outdoor and indoor theatre season. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm4ImJdC5jw

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/25/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/25/21. Berkshire Theatre Group, Goodspeed, Berkshire Theatre Critics Association and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-369/

5/25/21 ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News from Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative, Goodspeed, and Barrington Stage. segment begins at: 4:42 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/05/25/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-may-25-2021/

New Program from ArtsBeat

Program Note: Tomorrow. 8AM. On The Mark TV/Radio introduces “Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain”. The Athenaeum’s new director, who will chat with guests about history, art, books, and more. Catch this pilot episode. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM7-GfLMj6U

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/21/21

5/21/21 8AM. New ArtsBeat TV Radio on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Elisa Hale previews some of the programs at Goodspeed, and Lisa Davol and Dee Boyle Clapp unveil a new arts hub that will interest everyone working in the W.Mass.creative economy. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CbiSv2kf7w

On The Mark TV/Radio 5/19/21

Program Note: On The Mark, WED 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/SSKB. All new program! Westfield native Deborah Laxton-Rizza talks about her new thriller Victims Inc, and Maggie D’Amour takes us backstage at Big Y. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9jhgVzra84

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/18/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/18/21. News from Talcott Mountain Music Festival, Barrington Stage, Berkshire Theatre Group, WAM Theatre and more. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-368/

5/18/21 ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News from Talcott Mountain Music Festival, Berkshire Theatre Critics Association, Historic Deerfield, New England Public Media and more. segment begins at: 3:14 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/05/18/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-may-18-2021/

Westfield News Review: Christiane Noll

My Westfield News review: Christiane Noll: Coming Alive Again, streamed courtesy of TheaterWorks Hartford and Goodspeed Musicals. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-christiane-noll-coming-alive-again/

Review: Christiane Noll

My Pioneer Valley Radio review of Christiane Noll: Coming Alive Again, streaming courtesy of TheaterWorks Hartford and Goodspeed. segment begins at 2:25. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/05/12/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-may-12-2021/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/11/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/11/21. Roomful of Blues, Playhouse on Park, Silverthorne Theatre, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, in the spotlight and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-367/

5/11/21 ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Roomful of Blues opens a live outdoor concert series at the Wick! Jen Campbell headlines Silverthorne Theatre’s “When We Get Good Again”; Playhouse on Park returns to live performances and more. Segment begins at: 3:39 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/05/11/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-may-11-2021/

May Article: Succeeding in Small Business

My May article for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/changing-your-messaging-as-we-move-toward-the-new-business-as-usual/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/08/21

Program Note: Chester Theatre will be up and running this summer—at Hancock Shaker Village. FRI at 8AM on ArtsBeat TV/Radio, Artistic Director Daniel Elihu Kramer, and company members Angela Combest, Tara Franklin, James Barry and Paul Pontrelli share the excitement. WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFxtmQfKMwQ

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/04/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 5/04/21. The latest on Shakespeare & Company, Hershey Felder, The Boston Pops, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-366/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 5/04/21

New ArtsBeat tomorrow on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News from Shakespeare & Company, Heartbeat Opera, The Boston Pops, Southwick Concerts and more. segment begins at: 6:00. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/05/04/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-may-4-2021/

On The Mark TV/Radio 5/05/21

Program Note: New On The Mark, WED 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/SSKB. Dori Gaulin and Aubree Carr work to protect and maintain Granby’s Forge Pond, and Jay Pagluica previews some summer concert series in the area which benefit local non-profits. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_JwOoPOUl0

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 4/30/21

4/30/21 New ArtsBeat TV/Radio on WCPC15 or 89.5fm/WSKB. Author Eddie Shapiro’s “A Wonderful Guy” profiles the current Broadway musical leading men. Jennifer Trainer Thompson takes us behind the scenes at Hancock Shaker Village (Chester Theatre’s summer home this season). Listen. Watch. Stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78EhJfLPV2c

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/27/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/27/21. WMass Creative Economy Network creates ArtsHub. Keb 'Mo streams from the Mahaiwe. Hartford Stage's Melia Bensussen directs at Huntington, and arts news for WMass and NoCT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-365/

4/27/21 ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio.

New ArtsBeat report on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News from the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, WMass Creative Economy Network, 1Berkshire, and sculpture on the Quadrangle at the Springfield Museums. Segment begins at: 1:35 https://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/04/27/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-april-27-2021/

On The Mark TVRadio 4/28/21

Program Note: New On The Mark WED 8AM. . Dan Allie has a new book about Spring and Fall garden and soil tips, and story teller Mary Jo Maichack offers advice on how to tell your own story. WCPC15 and 89l5fm/WSKB. Listen. Watch. Stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cMrUzdw0vM

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 4/23/21

New ArtsBeat TV/Radio on WCPC15 or 89.5fm/WSKB. TheaterWorks Hartford directors Rob Ruggiero and Pedro Bermudez, plus actors Maggie Bofill and Ephraim Birney, chat about “The Sound Inside” at TheaterWorks. And Berkshires native, filmmaker Alex Hill talks about his new Netflix series, "This is a Robbery. The World’s Biggest Art Heist", filmed in part in the Berkshires. Listen. Watch. Stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_44e5NGJJIM

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: TheaterWorks The Sound Inside

My Pioneer Valley Radio review of Adam Rapp's "The Sound Inside" now streaming from TheaterWorks Hartford. segment begins at 5:17 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/category/programs/brad-shepard-today/

Westfield News Review: The Sound Inside

My Westfield News review of TheaterWorks Hartford's production of Adam Rapp's "The Sound Inside". https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-the-sound-inside-at-theaterworks-hartford/

Westfield News rtsBeat 4/20/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/20/21. Tanglewood and Barrington Stage announce new seasons; Christian Noll in concert; "The Light" at WAM Theatre, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-364/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 4/20/21

New ArtsBeat tomorrow on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News about the UMass Bach Festival, Holyoke Civic Symphony, WAM Theatre’s “The Light” and more. Segment begins at: 2:50. https://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/04/20/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-april-20-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 4/16/21

Program Note: New ArtsBeat FRI at 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. WAM Theatre’s Talya Kingston and Cate Alston preview “The Light” and Allyn Burrows from Shakespeare & Company talks about summer Shakespeare. Watch. Listen. Stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QLemtuTPVk

Review: John Cullum: An Accidental Star

My Pioneer Valley Radio review of "John Cullum: An Accidental Star" now streaming from Goodspeed. At 91, a Broadway legend looks back on an extraordinary career. segment starts at: 4:59 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/04/14/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-april-14-2021/

On The Mark TV/Radio 4/14/21

4/14/21 New “On The Mark” on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. TV veteran and Western New England University communications teacher Brenda Garton-Sjoberg, and students from Westfield State University in “What Young People Think”. Watch. Listen. Stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx_VBoUwVag

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/13/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/13/21: Season announcements: Bushnell's Broadway Series, Berkshire Theatre Group, Shakespeare & Company and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/226783-2/

4/13/21 ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. New seasons announced at Barrington Stage, Shakespeare & Company, Tanglewood, and Broadway at The Bushnell, plus a youth production of The Laramie Project streams from Barrington Stage. segment begins at: 2:06 https://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/04/13/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-april-13-2021/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/06/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/06/21. News from Sevenars Concerts, Goodspeed, TheaterWorks, Hartford Stage, Young@Heart Chorus and more. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-363/

4/06/21 ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio

Now streaming.. New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. News from Berkshire Theatre Group, Hartford Stage, Sevenars Concerts, TheaterWorks Hartford,and Barrington Stage. Segment begins at 4:25 https://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/04/06/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-april-6-2021/

4/07/21 On The Mark TV/Radio

4/07/21 WED 8AM. New On The Mark from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Fimmaker and author Jeff Belanger hears “The Call of Kilimanjaro”, and creative strategist, filmmaker Barbara Newman writes a novel of empowerment for young women. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF89D-IN6HI

4/09/21 ArtsBeat TV/Radio

Friday 4/09/21 8AM on ArtsBeat TV/Radio from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Meet folksinger Jerry Bryant who specializes in songs of the sea and Westfield Athenaeum’s new director Guy McLain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKPjAG1lFss

Succeeding in Small Business April Article II

Part two of my Succeeding in Small Business article about internships. Special thanks to Courtney Berry, Grace Boland, Jason Martins, and Matthew Jones. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/internship-programs-a-boost-for-a-small-business-part-ii/

Succeeding in Small Business Column for April. Part I. Internships

The first of two parts about internships in my April column for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/internship-programs-a-boost-for-a-small-business-part-i/

4/02/21 ArtsBeat TV/Radio Special: Follies at Fifty

It’s “Follies at Fifty” FRI 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. ArtsBeat TV/Radio Sondheim’s brilliant musical “Follies” on its 50th anniversary with original cast member Michael Misita, musical theatre historian Peter Filichia; Evan Pappas from the original London production; TheaterWorks Hartford Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero who staged the St. Louis production, Charlie Siedenburg, enticed to Barrington Stage by their production of “Follies”. Watch, listen, stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN1DxE5kdoA

3/30/21 Westfield News ArtsBeat

Westfield News ArtsBeat 3/30/21. Tanglewood 2021, The Bacon Brothers headline Hartford Stage gala, "Follies" at 50, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-362/

3/30/21 ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio

3/30/21 New Arts Beat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News from Goodspeed and the Nutmeg Summer Series. Valley Voices from Northampton, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and Sondheim’s “Follies at Fifty”. segment begins at: 5:30 https://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/03/30/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-march-30-2021/

3/31/21 On The Mark TV/Radio

Program Note: New “On The Mark”, WED 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. TV veteran Ray Hershel and The Train Campaign’s Karen Christensen. Watch. Listen. Stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00TI4eqpk3I

On The Mark TV/Radio 3/24/21

Tomorrow. 8AM. On The Mark from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Golf author Joel Zuckerman’s letters of gratitude, and Mediterranean Living’s Bill Bradley talks about eating right. Listen. Watch. Stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYtp6bwUJfU

Westfield News ArtsBeat 3/23/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 3/23/21. Jacob's Pillow on the rebound. Maestro Rhodes in Rome, and other arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-361/

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 3/23/21

New Arts Beat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Tanglewood and Jaco’s Pillow a go. Nutmeg Summer Series no go. A new book on Broadway’s leading men, and an art heist thriller filmed in the Berkshires. segment begins at 1:48 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/03/23/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-march-23-2021/

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: Goodspeed's Passing Through

Pioneer Valley Radio review of Goodspeed's "Passing Through", streaming through April 4. segment starts at: 3:40. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/03/22/brad-shepard-today-monday-march-22-2021/

Westfield News Review: Goodspeed's "Passing Through"

My Westfield News review of Goodspeed's musical "Passing Through", now available on demand. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-goodspeed-streams-its-2019-musical-passing-through/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 3/19/21

Program Note. FRI 8AM ArtsBeat TV/Radio from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Howard Sherman profiles his new book “Another Day's Begun: Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in the 21st Century”. Listen. Watch. Stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggYchk3m6GI

Westfield News ArtsBeat 3/16/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 3/16/21. Chester Theatre announces 2021 season, Tennessee Williams from CT Repertory Theatre, author Eddie Shapiro's upcoming "A Wonderful Guy", and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-360/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 3/16/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Kevin Rhodes is in Rome. Chester Theatre announces its summer season, and public radio’s Selected Shorts streams from Northampton. Segment begins at 4:40. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/03/16/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-march-16-2021/

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: Barrington Stage 10 x 10

My Pioneer Valley Radio review of Barrington Stage Company's 10 x 10 New Play Festival. ​segment begins at 2:20. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/03/15/brad-shepard-today-monday-march-15-2021/

On The Mark TV/Radio 3/17/21

Program Note: Preview it now! WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB’s On The Mark features another segment of “What Young People Think” with Brenda Garton’s advanced journalism class at Western New England University. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXsMRGh-eNU

Review: 10 x 10 New Play Festival

My Westfield News review of the 10 x 10 New Play Festival at Barrington Stage Company. https://thewestfieldnews.com/review-the-10-x-10-new-play-festival-at-barrington-stage/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 3/12/21

Program Note: Friday 8AM on ArtsBeat TV/Radio from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Taneisha Duggan and Eric Ort from TheaterWorks Hartford update us on their current season, and Kate Maguire from Berkshire Theatre Group announces a spring music series. Listen. Watch. Stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggYchk3m6GI

On The Mark TV/Radio 3/10/21

Program Note: Tomorrow, 8AM, WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB On The Mark features another segment of “What Young People Think” with Suzanne Boniface’s communications class at Westfield State University. Listen. Watch. Stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eJ82IprAcs

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 3/09/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Letters to Kamala at WAM, Mr. Parent at TheaterWorks, Hershey Felder as Puccini and more Stream after 6AM. Segment begins at: 4:00. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/03/09/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-march-9-2021/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 3/09/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 3/09/21. "Mr. Parent" at TheaterWorks; "Letters to Kamala" at WAM Theatre, Hailey Brinnel's new jazz CD, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-359/

3/5/21 ArtsBeat TV/Radio: The Little Big Broadcast

Sneak Preview! Friday's ArtsBeat hour with The (Little) Big Broadcast's Mark Gionfriddo and Brian Lapis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JMVX4cTQ8s

March Column: Succeeding in Small Business

My March column for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/making-the-pandemic-pivot-with-your-small-business/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 3/02/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat. Barrington Stage's 10x10 New Play Festival, Berkshire Theatre Group's spring concerts; Goodspeed on Demand and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-358/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 3/02/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News from Goodspeed, Berkshire Theatre Group, and Holyoke Civic Symphony, plus Barrington Stage’s 10x10 New Play Festival. Segment begins at: 6:26 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/03/02/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-march-2-2021/

On The Mark TV/Radio 3/03/21

On The Mark TV/Radio 3/03/21. from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Mark G. Auerbach interviews Kathy Tobin from Baystate Health Foundation and Seth Stutman from The J. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdb297B6_40&feature=youtu.be

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 2/26/21: The Capitol Steps

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 2/26/21. A salute to The Capitol Steps, the musical political satire group. Relive their laughs with Elaina Newport, Bari Biern, Janet Gordon Davidson, Evan Casey, and Mike Thornton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcgeirg-xMU

n The Mark TV/Radio 2/24/21

On The Mark profiles Barrington Stage Company’s survival strategies for the pandemic with Charlie Siedenburg. Listen, watch, stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUy6QDJVO3g

Westfield News ArtsBeat 2/23/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 2/23/21. WAM Theater's new season; a new outdoor performance sapce at Shakespeare & Company, Ben Folds streams, and arts news for WMass and NoCT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-357/

2/23/21 ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio.

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. WAM Theatre’s 2021 season, a new theatre at Shakespeare & Company, The (Little) Big Broadcast, Ben Folds and more. Segment starts at: 11:50 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/02/23/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-february-23-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 2/19/21

Tomorrow! All new ArtsBeat, 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Cheryl Crowe introduces us to ArtWorks Westfield, and MA Small Business Development’s Keith Girouard updates us on the state of the arts in WMass. Listen, watch, stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtTpdn2bzgc

On The Mark TV/.Radio 2/17/21

2/17/21. On The Mark TV/Radio : Maureen Sullivan introduces us to “Dress fo Success” with Margaret Tantillo and Lakesha Coppedge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N65sKCPGw-s

Westfield News ArtsBeat 2/16/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 2/16/21. Jorgensen's Spring season, Kevin Rhodes on Brahms, Pericles at CT. Rep, The (Little) Big Broadcast returns and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-356/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 2/16/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. Brahms’ Last Hurrah with Springfield Symphony Maestro Kevin Rhodes; UCONN;s Jorgensen Center announces its Spring season with Ben Folds, plus news from playwright Ben Scranton, TheaterWorks Hartford and Playhouse on Park. segment begins at: 1:15.  http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/02/16/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-february-2/

ArtsBeat TV Radio 2/12/21

2/12/21 ArtsBeat TV/Radio on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Meet Goodspeed’’s new Artistic Director, Donna Lynn Hilton. An hour no musical theatre lover will want to miss. Watch, listen, stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22fkylhI3UI

2/10/21 On The Mark TV/Radio

2/10/21 on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. On The Mark TV/Radio : What Young People Think with Westfield Technical Academy’s Joe Douglass and his students. Listen, watch, stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aLvwb-HDsU

Westfield News ArtsBeat 2/09/21

Westfield News Arts Beat 2/09/21. The Bing Arts Center closes. The Bacon Brothers at Hartford Stage. Boston Pops livestream, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-355/

My February Article for Succeeding in Small Business

My February article about newsletters in Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/the-newsletter-as-a-marketing-tool/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 2/09/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. The Boston Pops stream a Valentine’s concert; The Laramie Project heads to Barrington Stage, and The Bacon Brothers do a benefit for Hartford Stage. segment begins at: 2:58 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/02/09/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-february-9-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 2/05/21

2/05/21.ArtsBeatTV/Radio on WCPC15and 89.5fm/WSKB. Guests:SteveHays put Springfield on the theatre map, founding both StageWest andThe Drama Studio. Barrington Stage actor Peggy Pharr Wilson talks10x10. Watch,listen, stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfWKCJwcSM8

Westfield News ArtsBeat 2/02/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 2/02/21. The UMass Fine Arts Center Gala, Howard Sherman's new book about Thornton Wilder, Hershey Felder as Sholom Aleichem and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-354/

On The Mark TV/Radio 2/3/21

Program Note: Tomorrow 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. On The Mark TV/Radio : *Anatomy of a Podcast. The Game Changers in Medicine Team. Sean Moloney, Sharon Johnson, Lauren Weigand, Rolando Nieves, Tom Sliwakowski. Listen, watch, stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJv1n3XbvXY

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 2/02/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News about the Umass Fine Arts Center season, Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival, “Elyot and Amanda” at Playhouse on Park, an extraordinary exhibit at William Baczek Fine Arts, and farewell to the Bing. segment begins at: 2:56 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/02/02/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-february-2-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 1/29/21

1/29/21 New ArtsBeat TV/Radio,Guests include Chester Theatre’s Artistic Director Daniel Elihu Kramer, and author Susanne Dunlap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_0L6w9IBlI

On The Mark TV/Radio 1/27/21

1/27/21 New On The Mark TV/Radio on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Locally grown.. Seva and Kalyan Water from Nutwood Farms grow hazelnuts. Sandy Pearson from the Artisan Beverage Cooperative bottles kombucha and mead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1btIAN9_iI

Westfield News ArtsBeat 1/26/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 1/26/21. Elyot and Amanda at Playhouse on Park, UMass Fine Arts Center's Spring Season, TheaterWorks grant and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-353/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 1/26/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News about state and corporate funding for the arts. And, Hershey Felder brings the tales of Sholom Aleichem to life. segment begins at 2:30 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/01/26/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-january-26-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 1/22/21

New ArtsBeat TV/Radio on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. We chat with Playhouse on Park’s Tracy Flater, and meet documentary filmmaker Gary Hochman, a Longmeadow native who filmed “Deadly Deception at Sobibor”.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWcs58HQaEg

1/21/21 My NPR Interview on New England Public Radio

Usually, I'm the interviewer. Today, I'm the interviewee. Thanks, Jill Kaufman for including me in your New England Public Media report on the state of the arts in W. New England. https://www.nepm.org/post/fundraisers-streaming-revenue-hope-some-venues-hibernate-others-shut-good

On The Mark TV/Radio 1/20/21

1/20/21 on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB's On The Mark. What Young People Think, a program where high school and college students and recent grads share their thoughts on current events. So proud to be able to produce this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgAHi6TE3Qc

WEstfield News ArtsBeat 1/19/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 1/19/21. Goodspeed's new leadership, Chester Theatre's new location, The Capitol Steps, Nadine Shank, Mike Wartella and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-352/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 1/19/21

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 1/19/21. News about Goodspeed, Chester Theatre, The Capitol Steps, and more. segment begins at 5:13 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/01/19/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-january-19-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 1/15/21

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 1/15/21. M ichael McKiernan from TheaterWorks and Diane Pearlman from Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmdI-O3QsJI

On The Mark TV/Radio 1/13/21

New “On The Mark” on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Better Living in the New Year with Dr. Gary Gorman and Diabetes Everyday’s Toby Smithson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR8LSoIEWPE

Westfield News ArtsBeat 1/12/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 1/12/21. K&E Theatre, Amherst Cinbema, Shakespeare & Company, Playhouse on Park, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-351/

January Article: Succeeding in Small Business

My January article in Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/perfecting-your-media-pitch/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 1/12/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News from Playhouse on Park, K & E Theater, TheaterWorks, A new magazine debut and more. segment begins at: 11:55 http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/01/12/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-january-12-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 1/8/21

ArtsBeat TV/Radio chats with composer, musician and actor Alexander Sovronsky, and GoNOMAD travel writer Max Hartshorne. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kqixEGfe20

Westfield News ArtsBeat 1/5/21

Westfield News ArtsBeat 1/5/21. New play at TheaterWorks, new leadership at MA Cultural Council and the Mahaiwe, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-350/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 1/5/21

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News from TheaterWorks, Playhouse on Park. Brad Shepard in concert. Some new faces. Some memories. Segment starts at: 1:53. http://pioneervalleyradio.com/2021/01/05/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-january-4-2021/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 1/1/21

1/01/21 ArtsBeat TV Radio "2020 Recap" with Mark G. Auerbach (Westfield News), Chris Rohmann (Valley Advocate Stagestruck) and J. Peter Bergman (Berkshire Bright Focus). The highs and lows of the 2020 arts season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfqi4ySFPaU