ArtsBeat TV/Radio 12/30/22

PROGRAM NOTE: Tomorrow at 8AM on WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, Southwick Community Programming and Agawam Media. Encore Broadcast: Chester Theatre’s new leaders, James Barry and Tara Franklin. Stream now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoaKsX43b5I

On The Mark TV/Radio 12/28/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark tomorrow from WCPC15 and 895fm/WSKB. Sean Moloney, Harrison D. Lee and Dr. Rubin Pillay are “Inhabiting Health”. Discover a game changer in healthcare. Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suLj15_sXrM

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 12/26/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 12/26/22. Lots of musicals coming to area stages from The Bushnell and Goodspeed to Berkshire Theatre Group. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/12/arts-beat-preview-of-whats-on-stage-in-2023-mostly-musicals.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 12/23/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat 8AM tomorrow from WC PC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. 2022: The Year in Review with ArtsBeat’s Mark G. Auerbach, Stagestruck columnist Chris Rohmann and One Man’s Opinion’s Tim Leininger. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y40MoVcizQ

ArtaBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 12/21/22

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 12/21/22. MOSSO’s Westfield Series, Hop Hop Nutcracker in Hartford, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Plus my favorites for 2022. segment begins at 4:16 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-december-21-2022/

On The Mark TV/Radio 12/21/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark TV/Radio tomorrow from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Guests: Ray Radigan from Amelia Park Childrens Museum and Don Sanders from The Victory Theatre. Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4N4_K4rxGY

Westfield News MassLive ArtsBeat 12/19/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 12/19/22. The milestones in the arts for 2022, memorable productions and performances. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/12/arts-beat-amid-pandemic-memorable-performances-abounded-in-2022.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 12/16/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio tomorrow. 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. It’s a Wonderful Life for Godfrey Simmons at Hartford Stage. Jerry and Kara Noble talk about the Tuesday Morning Music Club. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4iYZe3s6c0

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 12/14/22

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. The Nutcracker at Symphony Hall. Come From Away at The Bushnell, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at 6:30. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-december-14-2022/

December Column: Succeeding in Small Business

My December column for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/customer-service-handling-complaints-well-is-important/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 12/12/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 12/12/22. Berkshire Theatre Group announces 2023 season, Holiday fare at Shakespeare & Company and Silverthorne. Arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/12/arts-beat-hip-hop-nutcracker-jane-austen-sequel-take-to-stages.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 12/09/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio tomorrow 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. It’s “Christmas in Connecticut” at Goodspeed with Rashidra Scott. Marsha Harbison and John Thomas preview MOSSO’s Holiday Musicale. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ISTTLZOqKg

Pioneer Valley Radio and ArtsBeat Review 12/07/22

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 12/07/22. A review of TheaterWorks' "Christmas on The Rocks" and holiday arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 5:50. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-december-7-2022/

On The Mark TV/Radio 12/07/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark from WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB tomorrow. Dr. Samuel Werner from Family Osteopathy talks about the road to good health, and WTA’s Steve Forni talks about students at Studio 120. Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw9XgyipKRY

Westfield News MassLive ArtsBeat 12/05/22

Westfield News / MassLive ArtsBeat 12/05/22. Holiday concerts, shows of the season at Berkshire Theatre Group and The Majestic. Arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/12/arts-beat-nutcracker-majestic-variety-show-are-holiday-traditions.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 11/30/22

PROGRAM NOTE: Tomorrow at 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.,5fm/WSKB. Get in holiday mode with Buzz Engine’s Jacques Lamarre and Paul Lambert from the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX82NlNsQ9M

Westfield News/Mass Live ArtsBeat 11/28/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 11/28/22. "Come from Away" in Hartford; "A Midsummer Night's Dream" returns to Shakesoeare & Company and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/11/arts-beat-story-slam-medieval-christmas-coming-to-region-in-dec.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 11/25/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio tomorrow from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Chester Theatre has new leadership. A chat with co-directors Tara Franklin and James Barry. Stream after 9AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoaKsX43b5I

Athenaeum Spotlight 11/23/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW Athenaeum Spotlight TV/Radio tomorrow from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Guy McLain chats with Loretta Yarlow from the UMass Museum of Contemporary Art. Stream after 9AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgtX6ccefGc

Westfield News MassLive ArtsBeat 11/21/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 11/21/22. Berkshire Thestre Critics Awards, Springfield Symphony's Joy To The World, Bombyx Brass and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/11/arts-beat-christmas-choices-include-pops-ballet-celtic-classical-and-more.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 11/18/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio tomorrow 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. “It’s A Wonderful Life” at Westfield Theatre Group, and John Montanari and Bill Harbison profile Valley Classical Concerts. Watch! Listen! Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Olp_MCmOhA

On The Mark TV/Radio 11/16/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark TV/Radio from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Josh Simpson’s planets are out of this world; John Bidwell helps people tell their stories. Watch! Listen! Stream after 8AM tomorrow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJOL7jCIPX8

Westfield News MassLive ArtsBeat11/14/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 11/14/22. Holiday fare at TheaterWorks, Hartford Stage, Boston Pops at Jorgensen, MOSSO and more. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/11/arts-beat-curtains-rising-on-christmas-comedy-carols-classics.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 11/11/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio tomorrow from WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, Southwick Community Programming and Agawam Media. MOSSO’s Sarah Sutherland makes music and math. Tracy Flater previews Playhouse on Park’s season. Watch! Listen! Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyDQ6nsnalA

On The Mark TV/Radio 11/09/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark TVRadio WED from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. National Philanthropy Day and Giving Tuesday are around the corner. Fund-raising professionals Kylie Johnson and Markus Jones explain philanthropy. Watch! Listen! Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufgbD4ezaME

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBet 11/07/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBest 11/07/22. Bushnell's Children's Theatre Series, NightWood in the Berkshires, Valley Classical concerts, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/11/arts-beat-chekhov-classic-being-reinterpreted-for-virtual-theater-audience.html

November Column: Succeeding in Small Business

My November column for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/first-impressions-matter/

ArtsBeat TV /Radio 11/04/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat Tomorrow 8AM from WCPC15, 89,5fm/WSKB, Southwick Community Programming and Agawan Media. Patrick Berry and Mark G. Auerbach compare notes on lives in media. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OanSzPy9VJ0

Athenaeum Spotlight 11/02/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain, tomorrow, from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Meet Berkshire Museum’s new director, Kim Bush Tomio. Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Eu4pgVfHyM

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 11/01/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 11/01/22. “Love Milly & Murray” premieres at the Majestic. Message from Mozart with Elan Sicroff at the Springfield Symphony, Scheherazade at UMass , and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 12:57 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-november-1-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 10/31/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 10/31/22. "Aladdin" at The Bushnell. "Christmas in Connecticut" premieres at Goodspeed, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/10/arts-beat-ballet-classical-guitar-cued-up-this-week-at-umass-amherst.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 1028/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio tomorrow 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Sue Dziura previews The Majestic’s “Love Milly & Murray” and Rodney Rock shares highlights of the Jorgensen season. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUU4cgJ6bSQ

Review: The Mousetrap at Hartford Stage

Agatha Christie’s classic whodunnit, The Mousetrap, opens Hartford Stage’s season. My Pioneer Valley Radio review segment begins at: 8:40 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-thursday-10-26-2022/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 10/25/22

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. The Berkie Awards nominees. BTG Plays, Pink Martini, UMass Multiband Pops, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 6:20 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-todaytuesday-march-25-2022/

On The Mark TV/Radio 10/26/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark TV/Radio WED from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Meet talk radio titan and Talkers Magazine founder and publisher Michael Harrison. Watch! Listen! Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTppABPvlvs

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 10/24/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 10/24/22. Goodspeed's 2023 season from "Gypsy" to "Dreamgirls". BTG Plays, Pink Martini at the Mahaiwe and arts news for WMass and No.CT> https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/10/arts-beat-magic-treehouse-lands-in-western-mass-with-student-actors.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 10/21/22

PROGRAM NOTE: It’s Symphony Season on ArtsBeat TV/Radio from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. FRI. 8AM. Cellist Joshua Roman makes his Springfield Symphony debut, and Holyoke Civic Symphony’s David Kidwell previews the season,. Watch! Listen! Steam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NepGtEubQe8

Review: Fun Home at TheaterWorks

TheaterWorks Hartford’s Fun Home is a powerful and ultimately satisfying evening of musical theatre. (pictured: Sarah Beth Pfeiffer. PhotoL Mike Marquez)Hear my review only on Pioneer Valley Radio. Segment begins at: 6:40 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-october-18-2022/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 10/17/22

New ArtsBeat from Pioneer Valley Radio. The Symphony Season begins in Springfield and Holyoke. Goodspeed announces its 2023 season. The Hartford Fringe festival, Selected Shorts in Northampton, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 4:39 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-monday-october-17-2022

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 10/17/22

Westfield News/Mass Live ArtsBeat 10/17/22. New leaders at Chester Theatre. It's Symphony season in Springfield and Holyoke. Selected Shorts in Northampton. Arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/10/arts-beat-new-directors-at-chester-theatre-guest-conductors-at-sso.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 10/14/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. FRI 8AM. Will K. Wilkins and Eric Ort introduce Hartford’s Real Arts Way. Taneisha Duggan directs “Cadillac Crew” for WAM. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwkWOvErHag

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 10/10/22

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. James Barry and Tara Franklin (pictured) new leaders at Chester Theatre. The Mousetrap at Hartford Stage. Cadillac Crew at WAM. plus arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at: 5:30 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-monday-october-10-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 10/10/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 10/10/22. Music in the air this fall foliage season and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/10/arts-beat-cuban-jazz-banjo-duo-classical-quartets-a-delight-for-ears.html

On The Mark ArtsBeat TV/Radio 10/12/22

PROGRAM NOTE: Ernest Thompson won an Oscar for “On Golden Pond”. The award-winning actor, director, and author has a debut novel coming out this month. Meet Ernest Thompson on a very special “On The Mark” and “ArtsBeat” from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Stream WED after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUI3FYkIhc

Succeeding in Small Business. OctoberColumn

My October column for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/tis-the-season-almost-so-its-time-to-get-your-holiday-messaging-ready/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 10/07/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat tomorrow 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Broadway stars Aaron Lazar, Christiane Noll and Sarah Beth Pfeifer headline “Fun Home” at TheaterWorks. Plus Broadway musical guru Peter Filichia has a new book. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWmca0GX7ao

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: Seascape

Edward Albee’s “Seascape” is now playing at Berkshire Theatre Group. “Punctuated by extraordinary direction, design elements and performances. Seascape is one of the most distinctive and memorable of these. Eric Hill is at the top of his game”. Segment begins at: 6:07. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-october-4-2022/

On The Mark TV/Radio 10/05/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark TV/Radio tomorrow from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Filmmaker Gary Hochman exposes the Holocaust in his film “Deadly Deception at Sobibor”. And Bob Plasse previews Westfield’s PumpkinFest. Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvKrbA42Ac8

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 10/03/22

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. “Fun Home” with Aaron Lazar plays TheaterWorks. “The Wild Party” sizzles in Northampton, a Hartford Symphony season opener and arts news for W.Mass. and No.CT. Segment begins at: 5:15 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-monday-october-3-2022/

Westfield News/MassLiv ArtsBeat 10/03/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 10/03/22. Seascape at Berkshire Theatre Group, The Mousetrap at Hartford Stage, Mummenschanz at UMass and UConn and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/10/ararts-beat-mousetrap-mummenschanz-lenny-bruce-on-local-stages-this-month.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/30/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio tomorrow 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Max von Essen headlines Goodspeed’s “42nd Street”. Ken Comia, Chelsea Derby and Carina Savoie preview KETG’s “The Wild Party”. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5ARthufiOw

Review: Mean Girls in Hartford

Mean Girls are hanging out at The Bushnell this week. My Pioneer Valley Radio review of the hit Broadway musical with its stunning sets and projections, fabulous dance numbers and more. Segment begins at: 6:00. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-friday-september-28-2022/

Athenaeum Spotlight 9/28/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain tomorrow from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Nora Maroulis talks about the Emily Dickinson Museum, one of the most beloved tourist sites in WMass. Watch! Listen! Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiBE8pru7ho

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/26/22

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Eric Hill directs Seascape at Berkshire Theatre Group, Mean Girls at The Bushnell, NIKI at The UMass Fine Arts Center, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at: 4:44 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-friday-september-26-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/26/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/26/22. One Man Star Wars in Northampton. plus arts news from Barrington Stage, Great Barrington Public Theatre, and more from WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/09/arts-beat-solo-star-wars-coming-to-academy-of-music.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/23/22

NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Tomorrow 8AM. Janis Martinson and Gabe Napoleon preview Fall at the Mahaiwe, and Stephanie Fried and Alex Page Hatley talk Broadway at The Bushnell. (Mean Girls is there next week). Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWmCtLdcST4

On The Mark TV/Radio 9/21/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark tomorrow from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Ride the rails with Trains in the Valley’s Zane Lumelsky, and Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative’s Diane Pearlman brings Hollywood to the Berkshires. Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXlkJhIcIdA

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/19/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. “All of Me” premieres at Barrington Stage, MOSSO’s in town, Banned Books Week at WAM and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at: 4:45 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-monday-september-19-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/19/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/19/22. "Fun Home" at TheaterWorks, KETG's "The Wild Party", a book for Broadway musical geeks, and arts news for WMass and No.CT https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/09/arts-beat-civil-rights-stories-jazz-age-homage-coming-to-local-stages.html

September Column: Succeeding in Small Business

My September column for "Succeeding in Small Business". This time, I'm sharing my personal journey. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/changing-course-when-your-health-demands-a-shift-in-how-your-business-operates/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/16/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Playwright Laura Winters and star Madison Ferris preview “All of Me” at Barrington Stage, and Hartford Stage’s Melia Bensussen talks about the upcoming theatre season. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU4QmpJWMes

On The Mark TV/Radio 9/14/22

PROGRAM NOTE: On The Mark from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. WED. 8AM. Ruth Griggs previews the Northampton Jazz Festival, and we are back to school with superintendent Stefan Czaporowski. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4EIN2pDUWc

ArtsBeat on PioneerValley Radio 9/12/22

New ArtsBest on Pioneer Valley Radio. The Blind Boys of Alabama open the UMass Fine Arts Center season, an open house at Hartford Stage and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment starts at: 5:21 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-monday-september-12-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/12/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/12/22. "We're Still Here" on the Quadrangle, Jorgensen's new season in Storrs, NIKI at the Fine Arts Center and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/09/arts-beat-native-american-exhibit-highlights-local-peoples-perseverence.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/09/22

PROGRAM NOTE: Tomorrow 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. MOSSO’s Miho Matsuno previews an upcoming Springfield concert, and Amy Moorby and Jacey Rae Russell talk about Berkshire Theatre Group’s fall offerings,. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwHaBotYbng

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 9/06/22

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Mamma Mia’s at the Majestic, Jorgensen announces its fall season, New Music at UIMass, David Sanford (pictured) at Bombyx and arts news ror WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at:9:24 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-september-6-2022/

Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain

PROGRAM NOTE: Tomorrow. 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain. Artist Laura Radwell talks about her new exhibition opening this week at the Westfield Athenaeum. Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g89o5fvPIgA

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 9/05/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBest 9/05/22. Premieres at Barrington Stage and Shakespeare & Company. Fall seasons at Berkshire Theatre Group, MOSSO and more. Arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/09/arts-beat-fall-season-begins-with-play-premieres-around-the-region.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/02/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat, FRI 8AM, from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Noreen Tassinari previews The Big E, and director Eric Hill talks about Edward Albee and Seascape at Berkshire Theatre Group. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6XewTKluxo

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 8/29/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. 42nd Street taps into Goodspeed, MOSSO Brass plays Blandford, Shakespeare & Company goes on the road and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at: 4:50 https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/29/business/starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte-2022/index.html

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 8/29/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 8/29/22. Broadway Week! Mean Girls at the Bushnell, Blind Boys of Alabama in Amherst and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/08/arts-beat-blind-boys-bring-uplifting-gospel-to-umass-fine-arts-center.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 8/31/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark WED from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. “What Young People Think”. Brenda Garton’s students summer in Sorrento. Recent college grads Nicole Acevedo and Jason Martins talk about first jobs. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoGY2x8ulGk

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: Waiting for Godot

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: “There's a unique theatre experience happening at Barrington Stage. Waiting for Godot features brilliant performances from Mark H. Dold as Vladimir. Segment begins at: 5:56 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-friday-and-the-weekend-august26-2022/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 8/26/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM from WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, Agawam Media and Southwick Community Programming. Paul Lambert introduces the upcoming Springfield Symphony Orchestra season, and Jamilla Deria previews the UMass Fine Arts Center season. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAvx2rzPQbE

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 8/22/22

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Broadway Week is Coming! UMass Fine Arts Center announces its upcoming season and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at: 4:10 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-monday-august-22-2022/

On The Mark TV/Radio 8/24/22

NEW On The Mark from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. WED. 8AM. Profiles of great storytellers: film maker and videographer Chris Landry, and theatre reporter turned novelist Fred Sokol. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttL342gCvsA

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 8/22/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 8/22/22. "42nd Street" taps into Goodspeed. New seasons at Silverthorne and UMass Theater, MIFA brings French theatre to Mt. Holyoke and arts news for WMass amd No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/08/arts-beat-umass-mount-holyoke-bring-international-plays-to-campus.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 8/19/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat Season on WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, Agawam Media and Southwick Community Programming. FRI 8AM. Mark H. Dold is “Waiting for Godot” in Pittsfield, and Brian Hale’s Bing Productions brings MOSSO to Forest Park. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FDtXspEHAs

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 8/15/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. “Measure for Measure” at Shakespeare & Company, “Waiting for Godot” with Mark H. Doldat Barrington Stage, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 4:40 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-monday-august-15-2022/

Westfield NewsMassLive ArtsBeat 8/15/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 8/15/22. MOSSO in Forest Park, The Bob Sparkman Trio in Huntington, new leader at Barrington Stage and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/08/arts-beat-westfield-piccolo-player-joins-bob-sparkman-trio-at-north-hall.html

Athenaeum Spotlight 8/17/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW Athenaeum Spotlight Season on WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, and Southwick Community Programming begins WED. Join Guy McLain, Mark G. Auerbach and their guests, The Bob Sparkman Trio and Ellen Redman, who highlight the North Hall Huntington series on August 21. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBtfQhJUveA

Review: A Little Night Music

Pioneer Valley Radio review: A Little Night Music at Barrington Stage Company. (photo: Daniel Rader). Musical theatre perfection. segment begins at: 3:48 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-thursday-august-8-2022/

Pioneer Valley Radio review: TheaterWorks' "Secondo" and ArtsBeat 8/08/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. A review of Secondo at TheaterWorks (pictured). Dracula’s in Pittsfield, a new leader for Barrington Stage, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 6:05 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-monday-august-8-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 8/08/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 8/08/22. "A Little Night Music" and "Waiting for Godot" at Barrington Stage, "Measure for Measure" at Shakespeare & Company, Sevenars season finale, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/08/arts-beat-westfield-state-university-musician-to-perform-at-wagner-festival.html

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 8/01/22

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. “A Little Night Music” at Barrington Stage, “Full Monty” in Manchester, Tian Hui Ng’s new role and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at 8:40. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-monday-august-1-2022/

Westfield News/MAssLive ArtsBeat 7/29/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 7/29/22. Tony Kushner at Tanglewood, "Don Giovanni" at Berkshire opera Festival, "Dear Erich" at the Mahaiwe and arts news for WMass and NoCT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/07/arts-beat-jazz-great-to-perform-at-white-church-in-blandford.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 7/29/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM from WCPC15 and 89,5fm/WSKB. Backstage! James Barry, Austin Sasser and Kayode Soyemi at Chester Theatre's Pass Over, and Jennifer Van Dyck and Mitchell Winter at Berkshire Theatre Group’s Dracula. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpiIb7cpIUk

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 7/26/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Secondo premieres at TheaterWorks. Pass Over plays Chester. Ezell ends KoFest, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins: 7:08 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-july-26-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 7/25/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBest 7/25/22. "Pass Over" at Chester, "Secondo" at TheaterWorks, the new UMass Fine Arts Center season, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/07/arts-beat-north-hall-majestic-theatre-hosting-summer-concerts.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 7/22/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM. Jenn Thompson previews “Anne of Green Gables” at Goodspeed and Jacques Lamarre and Antoinette LaVecchia introduce “Secondo” at TheaterWorks. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jpk9o0K1VA

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 7/19/22

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Songs for a New World at Berkshire Theatre Group, Michael Feinstein celebrates Judy Garland at the Mahaiwe, Quinn Mason joins the Hartford Symphony and more. Segment begins at: 5:15 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-july-19-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 7/18/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 7/18/22. Michael Feinstein celebrates Judy Garland at the Mahaiwe, Ko Festival's final season, Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/07/arts-beat-blues-legends-gather-for-jazz-and-roots-festival.html

Athenaeum Spotlight 7/20/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain on WED. Meet Anne Schuyler and learn about Edith Wharton’s residence at The Mount in Lenox. Watch on WCPC15. Listen on 89.5fm/WSKB. Stream available 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bh3R0iqUWo

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 7/15/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat FRI 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.fm/WSKB. Meet MOSSO musicians Alexander Svensen, Sarah Sutherland, Stephen Perry and Maestro Kevin Rhodes. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbt2QHG7Fgs

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 7/11/22

NEW ArtsBeat on PioneerValley Radio. “Anna in The Tropics” at Barrington Stage. Mark St. Germain’s “Public Speaking 101” premieres at Great Barrington Public. Jenn Thompson (pictured) directs “Anne of Green Gables” at Goodspeed. And arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at 6:32 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-monday-july-11-2022/

Westfield NewsMassLive ArtsBeat 7/11/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 7/11/22. Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare & Company and Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival, Public Speaking 101 premieres in Great Barrington, Schubert at Sevenars, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/07/arts-beat-sevenars-stocks-up-on-schubert-this-month.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 7/13/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark WED from WCPC15 and 8.95fm/WSKB. The Authors Guild brings a literary festival to WMass, and meet conductor Tian Hui Ng, who recorded music with Ukranian musicians. Watch! Listen! Stream (after 8AM) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGPYlyrDuic

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 7/06/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. ABCD premieres at Barrington Stage. Birds of North America at Chester. TheaterWorks and Playhouse on Park win CT Critics Circle Awards, Sevenars opens its season, and Remembering Randy Schrade, 6th “R” of the Sevenars.. Segment begins at. 3:29. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-july-6-2022/

ArtsBeat TV /Radio 7/08/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Darlene Zoller stages “Pippin” at Playhouse on Park, and meet Micheline Wu and Christopher Patrick Mullen from Chester’s “Birds of North America”. Watch! Listen! Stream! . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkK398PoxOU

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 7/05/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 7/05/22. Onstage at Barrington Stage, Berkshire Theatre Group, Chester Theatre, MOSSO and more. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/07/arts-beat-symphony-musicians-present-john-williams-favorites.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 7/06/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark, WED from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Guests: NY Times best-selling author Michael Tougias and Baystate Noble’s Ron Bryant. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HqfZBOGRNQ

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 7/01/22

PROGRAM NOTE: Tomorrow, 8AM on ArtsBeat TV/Radio from WCPC15 and 89.5fmWSKB. ABCD world premiere at Barrington Stage. Meet its playwright May Treuhaft-Ali. And Talya Kingston previews WAM Theatre’s MisCast. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nN77t1B2a4

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 6/28/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Jayne Atkinson hosts WAM’s Miscast; Once at Berkshire Theatre Group, Pippin at Playhouse on Park, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 7:28 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-june-28-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 6/27/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 6/27/22. Summer theatre full tilt. A menu of offerings at Chester Theatre, Barrington Stage, Berkshire Theatre Group, Great Barrington Public, plus Hamilton in Hartford. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/06/arts-beat-chester-theatre-season-opens-with-jane-austen-remix.html

Athenaeum Spotlight 6/29/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW Athenaeum Spotlight WED from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Guy McLain talks about the current exhibit featuring art by Ruth Kjaer, including a video of the acclaimed exhibit. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W4GTUbgwWc

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: Ain't Mosbehavin

Now on Pioneer Valley Radio. ArtsBeat reviews Barrington’s Stage’s Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller musical. All sizzle and sass. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-june-22-2022

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 6/24/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Ashley Fedigan previews the Talcott Mountain Music Festival season, and meet David Toole, Andrea Goss and Andy Taylor from “Once” at Berkshire Theatre Group. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOaNwOfrWb8

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 6/21/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Hamilton at the Bushnell, MOSSO sings Sondheim, Pride@Prejudice at Chester and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 5:18 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-june-21-2022/

Westfield News/Mass Live ArtsBeat 6/21/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBet 6/21/22. Pippin at Playhouse on Park, Anne of Green Gables at Goodspeed, Sondheim at MOSSO and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/06/arts-beat-award-winning-performers-join-mosso-for-sondheim-concert.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 6/22/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark WED from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. CISA’s Claire Morenon talks about locally grown food, and Peter Cowles takes us behind the scenes at Studio 120. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXyylAQ-AV4

Pioneer Valley Radio Review. Kiss My Aztec at Hartford Stage

New on Pioneer Valley Radio. My review of Hartford Stage’s “Kiss My Aztec”. Simply put, “I laughed my Aztec off”. segment begins at: 6:20. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-june-15-2022/ .

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 6/17/22

PROGRAM NOTE. NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. MOSSO celebrates Stephen Sondheim on June 23 at Symphony Hall. Meet conductor Tim Stella and Broadway’s Florence Lacey as they talk about Broadway and Sondheim. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlmyPXQgTCg

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 6/14/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Two solo shows at Great Barrington Public Theater (one with Sharon Lawrence), Hartford Stage’s Melia Bensussen new play in Boston, an opera about Malcolm X. And Tanglewood’s open. segment begins at: 5:00 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-june-14-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 6/13/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 6/13/22. TheaterWorks Hartford's new season, Sharon Lawrence is Katherine Graham at Great Barrington Public Theatre, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/06/arts-beat-symphony-musicians-will-stage-tribute-to-sondheim.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 6/15/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark WED from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Backstage at Old Sturbridge Village with Jim Donahue, and author Hillary Johnson on “The Why”, the historic ME/CFS call to arms. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T6Olbt35S8

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 6/10/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New ArtsBeat FRI 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Julianne Boyd recaps her long tenure at Barrington Stage, and Tara Wilson Noth talks about her new play, “B.R.O.K.E.N code B.I.R.D switching”, premiering at Berkshire Theatre Group. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ1fqFvJDtU

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 6/07/22

New ArtsBeat from Pioneer Valley Radio. TheaterWorks announces its new season plus a Jacques Lamarre premiere. An Iliad at Shakespeare & Company. Steven Schoenberg performs at the 1794 Meeting House, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 6:25. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-june-7-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 6/06/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 6/06/22. Secondo premieres at TheaterWorks. Betty and the Patch premieres at The Majestic. An iliad at Shakespeare & Company and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/06/arts-beat-half-price-tickets-return-to-berkshire-box-offices.html

Athenaeum Spotlight 6/08/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain, WED from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Guy McLain and Mark G. Auerbach chat with Alexandra Kennedy from the Eric Carle Museum, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubAFJoWYqWE

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 6/03/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat tomorrow 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Jacques Lamarre’s new play Secondo premieres at TheaterWorks this summer, and his frequent collaborator, Jeffrey Roberson, creator of Varla Jean Merman, talk about Varla’s new show at TheaterWorks. Watch!Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEkhpjCib4o

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 5/31/22

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Half-priced day-of-show tickets in The Berkshires. Varla Jean Merman at TheaterWorks. Alison Larkin at Great Barrington Public Theatre, Barrington Stage’s Julianne Boyd honored, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment starts at: 5:50 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-may-31-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 5/30/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 5/30/22. Renée Fleming, headlines Mahaiwe gala, Great Barrington Public Theater opens with Alison Larkin play and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/05/arts-beat-opera-star-will-headline-gala-at-mahaiwe-in-great-barrington.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 6/01/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New On The Mark WED from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. June is bustin’ out with Michael Ballway at The Westfield News, and Bob McKean gives us a tour of Stanley Park. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZpvXjrja9A

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/27/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. The Broadway Show! Paul Marte steps from Broadway at The Bushnell to Broadway on Broadway. Tim Leininger offers “One Man’s Opinion” on this year’s season. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDY7yM-ue0U

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 5/24/22

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Chita Rivera rescheduled. Summer music abounds. Kiss My Aztec premieres at Hartford Stage. Stomp returns to The Bushnell and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at: 4:50 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-may-24-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 5/23/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 5/23/22. A "Hamilton" summer in Hartford; Talcott Mountain Music Festival, Bright Half Life at WAM and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/05/arts-beat-history-art-accompany-return-of-hamilton-to-hartford.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 5/25/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark WED from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Laura Bakosh and Stephen Warshaw present a unique fundraiser for the children of Ukraine. Marie Waechter previews NEPM’s Asparagus Festival. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AglylPUnpEU

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/20/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM from WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, Southwick Community Programming, and Agawam Media. The Drake brings music to Amherst, and director Sharon Fitz Henry talks about an innovative Next to Normal in Enfield. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBgbqS0JWbI

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 5/17/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. A Hamilton Summer in Hartford; TheaterWorks New Works Festival, a new role for Maestro Kevin Rhodes MOSSO in Westfield, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 13:57 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-may-17-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 5/16/22

Westfield News/Mass Live ArtsBeat 5/16/22. Tony Award nominees with local ties, a New Works Festival at TheaterWorks Hartford, Varla Jean Merman returns, plus a musical benefit for Ukraine. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/05/arts-beat-pioneer-valley-symphony-plans-benefit-featuring-ukrainian-music.html

Athenaeum Spotlight 5/18/22

PROGRAM NOTE: Wed 8AM on Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Meet artist Ruth Kjaer, whose works are on display at the Athenaeum. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crgZy09ywpo

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 5/11/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Tony Awards nominees with local ties, “When Playwrights Kill” with Jeremy Jordan, Harriet Harris and Andre deShields to try out at Bushnell, Playhouse on Park’s upcoming season, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 6:25 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-may-11-2022

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/13/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM from WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, Southwick Community Programming, and Agawam Media. Janis Martinson and Gabe Napoleon preview programs at The Mahaiwe and a profile of musician, composer, and music writer Clifton J. Noble Jr. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn-5AvIEiJU

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 5/09/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 5/09/22. "Kiss My Aztec" musical at Hartford Stage, Playhouse on Park announces season, and return of the Asparagus Festival. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/05/arts-beat-historical-hysterical-musical-stops-in-hartford-before-broadway.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 5/11/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New On The Mark TV/Radio WED 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Ray Radigan talks about Westfield’s Amelia Park Children’s Museum on its 25th Anniversary, and Peter Langmore shares news about the Glasgow Lands Festival and the White Church in Blandford. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnvP0dzGWhQ

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/06/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat Friday 8AM from WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, Southwick Community Programming, and Agawam Media. Jim Frangione and Mike Clary introduce Great Barrington Public Theatre. Stephanie Fried talks Broadway at The Bushnell. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kSTC7nrwrM

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 5/3/22

NEW ArtsBeat from Pioneer Valley Radio. Tara Franklin in Clarkston at Bridge Street, new season at Hartford Stage,Ben Scrantonplay in Texas, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 6:22 ​​https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-may-3-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 5/02/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 5/02/22. Hartford Stage's 2022-23 season, MOSSO celebrates Sondheim, Stomp at The Bushnell, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/05/arts-beat-percussion-phenomenon-stomp-coming-to-the-bushnell.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 5/04/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New On The Mark WED from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. MOSAIC, using film to promote health equity, and Tim Monson from Monsoon Roastery spills the beans on how to make a great cup of coffee. Watch! Listen! Stream after 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTUIc_6nILg

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 4/29/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio on FRI 8AM from WCPC15, Southwick Community Programming, Agawam Media and 89.5fm/WSKB. Meet Rob Ruggiero and some of the Zoey’s Perfect Wedding cast at TheaterWorks, and Rorianne Schrade previews the Sevenars season. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZVHD9hQTV0

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 4/26/22

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Tony and Chita in the Berkshires, “Pretty Woman” at The Bushnell, “Zoey’s Perfect Wedding” at TheaterWorks, “The New Galileos” at WAM, and more. Segment begins at: 5:30 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-april-26-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 4/25/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 4/25/22. Zoey's Perfect Wedding at TheaterWorks. Chita Rivera coming to Berkshire Theatre Group. Cabaret at Goodspeed and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/04/arts-beat-sevenars-announces-summer-classical-jazz-concerts.html

Athenaeum Spotlight 4/27/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New Athenaeum Spotlight WED with Guy McLain (and Mark G. Auerbach) from WCPC15, Southwick Community Programming and 89.,5fm/WSKB. Backstage at Berkshire Opera Festival with Abigail Rollins and Beth Greenberg. Watch or listen at 9AM. Stream at 8AM. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYlNnsLtW4Q

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 4/22/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM from WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, Southwick Community Programming and Agawam Media. Kate Maguire and Eric Hill preview Berkshire Theatre Group’s season, and playwright Jessica Provenz sees her “Boca” open in FL. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrzVESbwbyo

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 4/19/22

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. The Bushnell’s new Broadway Series, Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre at UMass, Mark H. Dold heads the cast of “The Inheritance” in Boston, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: segment begins at: 8:00 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-april-19-2022/

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: Lost in Yonkers

New on Pioneer Valley Radio. From Hartford Stage. A review of Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers” starring and co-directed by Marsha Mason segment begins at: 5:17 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-april-19-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 4/18/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 4/18/22. Bushnell's 2022-23 Broadway Series in Hartford, Broadway at Worcester's Hanover, The Drake opens for concerts in Amherst, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/04/arts-beat-holyoke-symphony-celebrates-maestros-milestone.html

On The Mark TV/Rdio 4/20/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark, WED from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Another edition of “What Young People Think” with Suzanne Boniface’s students at Westfield State University. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pzOqCK-m_I

April Column: Succeeding in Small Business

My April column for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/making-a-good-first-impressions-is-key-to-small-business-success/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 4/15/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New ArtsBeat FRI 8AM from WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, Southwick Community Programming, and Agawam Media. Daniel Elihu Kramer, Tara Franklin, and Angela Combest preview Chester Theatre 2022, and Rachel Alderman, co-director of Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers” at Hartford Stage. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HMFhHbN0J4

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 4/12/22

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Michael Feinstein brings the Judy Garland Centennial to the Mahaiwe. Broadway at Worcester’s Hanover and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at: 7:03 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-april-12-2022/

Westfield News/MassLikve ArtsBeat 4/11/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 4/11/22. World premiere at Goodspeed; new season at the Mahaiwe; 9 to 5 at the Majestic; Remembering Silverthorne's David Rowland and arts news for WMass and No. CT. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/04/arts-beat-hartford-chorus-will-premiere-hebrew-prayer-based-on-bach-mass.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 4/13/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. WED. 9AM. Katie Newsom describes Outward Bound’s experiential programs, and meet Matt Abramowitz, the new CEO of New England Public Media. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohaSfCMcGV8

On The Mark TV/Radio 4/06/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW “What Young People Think”, on “On the Mark” from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Meet Addie, Emma, Maham, Simone, and two Seans, students from Brenda Garton Sjoberg’s broadcast journalism class. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgx_P3vpEGY

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 4/08/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM from WCPC15, Southwick Community Programming, Agawam Media and 89.5fm/WSKB. New Season Previews with Jaclyn Stevenson from Shakespeare & Company, and Kristen Van Ginhoven from WAM Theatre. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkaoJn4yBCY

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 4/05/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Playwright’s Mentoring Project at Barrington Stage, Annie Baker’s The Flick in Northampton, Talya Kingston’s Port of Entry in Greenfield, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 5:52 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-april-5-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 4/04/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 4/04/22. "Pretty Woman: The Musical" comes to Hartford. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre at UMass. Talya Kingston's "Port of Entry" , and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/04/arts-beat-classical-jazz-dance-acoustic-performances-at-umass.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 4/01/22

NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio 8AM tomorrow from WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, Southwick Communnity Programming, and Agawam Media. Broadway’s and Barrington Stage’s Mark H. Dold headlines the cast of the acclaimed “The Inheritance” in Boston. And meet Lori Divine and Vitek Kruta from Gateway City Arts. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr7a0k7T2Ik

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: Dear Evan Hansen

Now on Pioneer Valley Radio. The Tony Award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” is playing Hartford’s Bushnell this week. ArtsBeat reporter Mark G. Auerbach reviews. segment begins at: 4:40 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-march-30-2022/

3/30/22 Athenaeum Spotlight

Today 3/30/21: New Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy MCLain from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. MOSSO’s Marsha Harbison previews upcoming chamber music concerts in Westfield with Guy and Mark G. Auerbach. Stream after 8AM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2DPZErBoV0

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 3/29/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Marsha Mason in Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers” at Hartford Stage. Great Barrington Public Theatre’s new season, Avery Sharpe in Amherst, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at 5:32. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-march-29-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 3/28/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 3/28/22. Marsha Mason in "Lost in Yonkers", Shakespeare & Company's "modern season", TheaterWorks Hartford's music from Elton John and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/03/arts-beat-shakespeare-co-announces-its-modern-season.html

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 3/22/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Hamilton returns to Hartford. Big Fish in Westfield, Altar Boyz in Northampton, MOSSO in Symphony Hall, Shakespeare & Company’s season and more. Segment begins at: 7:25 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-march-222022/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 3/25/22

Happy Birthday, Stephen Sondheim. ArtsBeat TV/Radio salutes you on FRI at 8AM with an all-Sondheim special featuring some of Broadway’s finest’s. Bari Biern, Scott Sedar, Evan Casey and Tracy Lynn Olivera. From WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, Southwick Community Programming, and Agawam Media. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJQMmkS9BW4

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 3/21/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 3/21/22. "Hamilton" in Hartford, MOSSO's Virtuosos in Springfield, new seasons at Berkshire Opera, Great Barrington Public Theatre, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/03/arts-beat-hamilton-in-hartford-tickets-on-sale-this-week.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 3/23/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On the Mark from WCPC15 and 895fm/WSKB WED AM. Cold War expert Don Stanton explains Ukraine, and an encore interview with Steve Cone about robotic pets. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4KGCkpDEds

March 2022 Column: Succeeding in Smal Business

My latest article for Succeeding in Small Business. I enjoyed the opportunity of profiling three colleagues and friends, Patrick Berry, Brenda Garton, and Barbara Newman. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/presto-chango-reinventing-yourself-to-transition-to-a-new-career/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 3/18/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM from WCPC15, 89,5fm/WSKB, Southwick Community Programming and Agawam Media. Nancy Dimock and Steve Perry preview MOSSO’s Virtuosos at Symphony Hall next week, and Donna Lynn Hilton shares Goodspeed’s new season. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJEmdK7UxxE

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 3/15/22

New ArtaBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. “Dear Evan Hansen” and “Blue Man Group at The Bushnell. A new Neil Diamond musical to premiere in Boston. Berkshire Opera’s summer season, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at: 7:54. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-march-15-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 3/14/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 3/14/22. "Blue Man Group" and "Dear Evan Hansen" in Hartford. "Little Girl Blue" brings Springfield native Off-Broadway, new Neal Diamond musical Boston bound and more. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/03/arts-beat-broadway-blockbuster-blue-man-come-to-bushnell.html

Athenaeum Spotlight 3/16/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW “Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain” (and Mark G. Auerbach) WED 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Guy shares videos about the Athenaeum’s treasure trove of art from Westfield artists. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGJo3TFmZVA

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: My Fair Lady

“My Fair Lady”, at The Bushnell through Sunday, is classic musical comedy. My rave review of this Lincoln Center production for Pioneer Valley Radio. segment begins around 4:10. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-thursday-march-10-2022

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 3/11/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM from WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, Agawam Media and Southwick Community Programming. Pamela Tatge previews Jacob’s Pillow’s summer season, and George Matthew talks about Music For Life International. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZF6rkFXQ0o

On The Mark TV /Radio 3/09/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New On The Mark from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Trains and Planes. Zane Lumelsky from Trains in the Valley keeps us on track about The Valley Flyer and more. Alisa Sisac from Bradley International Airport shares updates from BDL. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pUmpe1LXuI

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 3/08/22

New ArtsBeat from Pioneer Valley Radio. WAM Theatre announces its 2022 season, Danu at Jorgensen and UMass, DIVAS at Playhouse on Park, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at: 3:21 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-march-8-2022/

Westfield News/ MassLive ArtsBeat 3/07/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 3/07/22. Berkshire Theatre Group and Chester Theatre announce 2022 season. "Divas: Double or Nothing" at Playhouse on Park. Arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/03/arts-beat-austen-remix-will-kick-off-chester-theatres-season.html

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: 10x10 at Barrington Stage

NEW! Pioneer Valley Radio review of Barrington Stage’s 10x10 New Play Festival. “It’s worth the winter jaunt to Pittsfield!”. Segment begins at 3:30. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-march-2-2022/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 3/04/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Meet Harrison David Rivers, author of “This Bitter Earth”, the powerhouse play at TheaterWorks Hartford. And, Eddie Zitka shares K&E Theater’s 2022 season. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSg78CxFoc0

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 3/01/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. New seasons announced at Berkshire Theatre Group, Chester Theatre, and K&E. “My Fair Lady” at The Bushnell, “The Big Broadcast” with Brenda Garton Sjoberg at Mount Holyoke, and more. Segment begins at: 4:33 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-march-1-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 2/28/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 2/28/22. The Punch Brothers at Jorgensen, MOSSO at Springfield Symphony Hall, Ruggiero's Sondheim in St. Louis, and arts news for WMass and NoCT. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/02/arts-beat-several-symphonies-returning-to-stage-next-month.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 3/02/22

PROGRAM NOTE: From Soup to (Do)Nuts. NEW On The Mark, WED 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Soup book author Craig Fear talks chowder, and “Donut Dollies” director Norm Anderson on the award-winning film from WMass. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=242moUscO5U

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 2/25/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio tomorrow 8AM from WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, Southwick Community Programming, and Agawam Media. Mark Gionfriddo and Maureen Sullivan preview “The Big Broadcast!” and meet Berkshires composer David Crowe. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fSbYuPK7k4

TheaterWorks Review on Pioneer Valley Radio

Don’t miss my review of TheaterWorks Hartford’s “This Bitter Earth” on Pioneer Valley Radio. (photo by Mike Marquez) Segment begins at 3:18 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-wednesday-february-23-2022/

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 2/22/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. “Alaudin Ullah in Dishwasher Dreams”at Hartford Stage, “Blithe Spirit” at the Majestic, MOSSO at the Westfield Athenaeum and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at: 3:40 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-february-22-2022/

Westfield News/Mass Live ArtsBeat 2/21/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 2/21/22. "My Fair Lady" at The Bushnell; "Dishwasher Dreams" at Hartford Stage; Mark H. Dold in "The Inheritance" in Boston, "The Big Broadcast!" and more. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/02/arts-beat-my-fair-lady-big-band-radio-ghostly-comedy-on-local-stages.html

Athenaeum Spotlight 2/23/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New “Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain” from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Guy shares backgrounds of some of the important works of art in the Athenaeum. 8AM Wed. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzJf4-u_zL0

February Column: Succeeding in Small Business

My February column for Succeeding in Small Business. https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/how-to-keep-your-small-business-in-the-spotlight/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 2/18/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New ArtsBeat FRI 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB and Agawam Media and Southwick Community Programming. Colette Hall previews upcoming Hartford Symphony concerts. And, meet Jeff Bemiss, filmmaker of “Missing in Brooks County” Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t5GWqRj6YM

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 2/15/22

New ArtsBeat streaming on Pioneer Valley Radio. The 10x10 New Play Festival returns to Barrington Stage, Circa at Jorgensen, The Last Rat of Theresienstadt at Springfield College and more.. Segment begins at: 4:18 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-february-15-2022/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 2/14/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 2/14/22. New musicals festival at Goodspeed; Jacob's Pillow announces season, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/02/arts-beat-images-of-music-icons-on-display-at-damour-museum.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 2/16/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New On The Mark WED 8AM from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Larissa Murray and Maggie North preview February Vacation Week snd more at the Springfield Museums. And. Milk Street’s J.M. Hirsch stirs up a passion for cocktails. Watch! Listen! Stream! . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuMDKKsTnCk

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 2/11/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New ArtsBeat TV/Radio from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Michael Sakamoto and Sally Murcio share upcoming programs at the UMass Fine Arts Center, and John Montanari talks about Valley Classical Concerts. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW7_PxYxGq4

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 2/08/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Jacob’s Pillow announces its summer season. “This Bitter Earth” at TheaterWorks,Cirque FLIP Fabrique at UMass and arts news for WMass and NoCT. Segment begins at: 5:28 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-february-8-2022/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 2/07/22

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 2/07/22. Cirque FLIP Fabrique at UMass, :This Bitter Earth" at TheaterWorks, K&E's 2022 season and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/02/arts-beat-breathtaking-circus-soars-into-umass-next-week.html

ArtaBeat Tv/Radio 2/04/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, Agawam Media and Southwick Community Programming. Alex Page-Hatley and Stephanie Fried chat Broadway at The Bushnell, and The Russian National Ballet’s Gulya Hartwick previews “Swan Lake”. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxu8S-VTDg0

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 2/01/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Barrington Stage’s 2022 season, Valley Classical Concerts, Swan Lake, The Firebird, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at 2:20. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-february-1-2022/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 1/31/22

Westfield News ArtsBeat on MassLive 1/31/22. Barrington Stage announces 2022 season. MOSSO makes music in Westfield. Arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/01/arts-beat-mosso-musicians-love-letters-coming-to-local-stages.html

Pioneer Valley Radio: Broadway at The Bushnell.

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: Broadway at the Bushnell. “What The Constitution Means to Me”. segment begins at: 3:02 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-friday-january-28-2022/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 1/28/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15, 89.5fm/WSKB, Agawam Media, and Southwick Community Programming. Theatre Reporter Tim Leininger and his “One Man’s Opinion” podcast, and Playhouse on Park’s Tracy Flater. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCpm2flJFIo

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 1/25/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous brings laughs to Hartford Stage, plus news from the Mahaiwe, Berkshire Theatre Group, Chester Theatre and more. Segment begins at: 2:26. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-january-25-2022/

Westfield News ArtsBeat 1/24/22

Today's Westfield News ArtsBeat on MassLive. Barrington Stage's 10x10 New Play Festival, Ko Festival presents Piti Theatre, Chester celebrates Poitier, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/01/arts-beat-poitiers-legacy-to-be-discussed-at-chester-theatre.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 1/26/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark, WED 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Guests: Westfield Schools Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski, and Suzanne Boniface and Edmund Payzant Jr. from Westfield State University, Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX4BkVydauw

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 1/21/22

PROGRAM NOTE. NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio tomorrow 8AM on WCPC15, Southwick Community Programming, Agawam Media and 89.5fm/WSKB. We chat with Majestic Theatre’s Danny Eaton, and indigenous artist Justin Beatty. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnW9uZ9VVa8

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 1/18/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Cassie Beck headlines “What The Constitution Means to Me” at the Bushnell. “Five Guys Named Moe” rock the rafters at Playhouse on Park. Kate Maguire’s an Actor’s Fund Award winner. Plus more arts news. Segment begins at: 2:00 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-january-18-2022/

On The Mark TV/Radio 1/19/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW On The Mark TV/Radio WED 8AM on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Guests: Cary Unkelbach, author of the award-winning “Heartbreak Kennel” and voice-over artist Lee Gordon. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgwBFyKRJms

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 1/16/22

ArtsBeat in Westfield News/Mass Live 1/16/22. "What The Constitution Means to Me" at The Bushnell; "Five Guys Named Moe" at Playhouse on Park, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/01/arts-beat-tony-nominated-constitution-comes-to-the-bushnell.html

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 1/14/22

NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio from WCPC15, Southwick Community Programming, Agawam Media and 89.5fm/WSKB. Author Kevin Winkler pens a bio of Tommy Tune. Vana Nespor’s new play profiles COVID’s impact on a small West Virginia town. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT7uW3vIxF4

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 1/11/22

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Broadway Week news, a new leader for NEPM, Hartford Symphony’s New Year “New World” and more. Segment begins at 1:32. PS. A Springfield Symphony story follows. https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-january-11-2022/

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 1/10/22

My ArtsBeat column for Westfield News/MassLive. 1/10/22. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/01/arts-beat-snap-up-tickets-take-train-to-broadway-week.html

Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain 1/12/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ““Athenaeum Spotlight with Guy McLain”. WED 8AM von WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. MOSSO is coming to Westfield. Meet musicians Ellen Redman, Marsha Harbison, and Bob Lawrence. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8UDRtA3wdQ

January Column: Succeeding in Small Buasiness

My January article for Succeeding in Small Business. Are bloggers and podcasters on your media list? https://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/your-media-list-should-include/

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 1/07/22

PROGRAM NOTE: NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio FRI 8AM on WCPC15,Southwick Community Programming, Agawam Community Programming and 89.5fm/WSKB. Hubbard Hall’s David Snider talks about his new arts administration book. And, Michael Buster McMahon has written a play! Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wjQU7EE268

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 1/04/22

New ArtsBeat tomorrow on Pioneer Valley Radio. The WMass Arts Hub Virtual Summit brings resources to the creative community. Hartford Stage presents Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous by Springfield native Pearl Cleage. Another Springfield native, Laiona Michelle, brings her hit musical “Little Girl Blue” to New York. Segment begins at: 7:40 https://pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com/e/brad-shepard-today-tuesday-january-4-2022/

MassLive ArtsBeat 1/03/22

My ArtsBeat column now appears in MassLive. https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2022/01/arts-beat-umass-summit-to-help-artists-build-back-business.html

On The Mark TV/Radio 1/05/22

PROGRAM NOTE: New On The Mark TV/Radio WED on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Meet Maureen Sullivan, event planner and marketing stylist, and Michael Ballway, the new editor of The Westfield News. Watch! Listen! Stream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82cv3R6lg70