Month: June 2017

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The Victory Theater Storefronts

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The morning of June 23rd, 2017, the storefronts of the Victory Theater became the center of attention and were visible and exposed for the first time in decades. Radioplasma was there and we got to talk with Kathy McKean, Managing Director of the Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts (MIFA). While this conversation happened, people stopped by to take a look, and we met Michael McLaughlin, who worked at the Victory Theater, back in the ’70s. For more information about the Victory Theater and MIFA, you can visit their website: http://www.mifafestival.org Continue reading The Victory Theater Storefronts

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LEARN IN MOTION

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Meet Christopher Gibaldi and Hope Ross. They are the family team of Learn in Motion. A program designed to getting children ages 3 to 5, active and engaged in sports activities, combining fun and learning, through educational and movement-based programming. On this session, the whole Learn in Motion family talk about the program, its development, and the positive impact is creating in the community. You can visit Learn in Motion Facebook Page and their official website. Continue reading LEARN IN MOTION

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STEVEN HUERTA “Journeys: An American Mix Tape”

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Steven Huerta is a Holyoke resident artist, creator of the exhibition “Journeys: An American Mix Tape”, displayed at the Wistariahurst Museum and it was made to celebrate June, National Immigrant Heritage Month. On this conversation with Huerta, you will get to know the details about this collection of art pieces, that tell a story, connect with immigration, history, heritage, music, memories, and beauty. You can visit the Wistariahurst Museum’s website to see the pieces of this exhibition.     Continue reading STEVEN HUERTA “Journeys: An American Mix Tape”

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Lecture by Ginetta Candelario: “Immigrant’s Incorporation and Life Chances in Holyoke”, at the Wistariahurst

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corded As part of the events celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month, The Wistariahurst Museum hosted on June 14th of 2017, the lecture “Immigrant’s Incorporation and Life Chances in Holyoke” by Professor Ginetta Candelario. This radioplasma special feature includes the entire lecture, recorded during this event, and allowing the community to listen to this well-documented presentation about Holyoke’s history. For more information about the events planned for Immigrant Heritage Month, you can visit the Wistariahurst website: wistariahurst.org   Continue reading Lecture by Ginetta Candelario: “Immigrant’s Incorporation and Life Chances in Holyoke”, at the Wistariahurst

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Places that Matter

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The Center for Design Engagement is inviting people in the community to add places that matter, on the map of Holyoke. This project has a goal of collecting data from the community to create a map that connects the people from Holyoke with those special places that have a story, a background, a legacy, a relevance for the community. Max Page, one of the Directors at CDE, and a professor at UMass, explains the details of this project, and the outcome of the first session. During the first meeting, there were several groups designated to identify those places that matter. … Continue reading Places that Matter

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Marikler Toensmeier

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The City of Holyoke is celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month in June, with several activities dedicated to recognizing the contributions of immigrants from different cultures, and countries. Our feature story is with one of the honorees of this year’s Immigrant Heritage Month celebration: Marikler Toensmeier, a native of Guatemala, and a beloved member of our community. Continue reading Marikler Toensmeier

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LIGHTHOUSE HOLYOKE

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This episode is a conversation about the story of Lighthouse Holyoke, with one of the Co-Directors, Josiah Litant. This is a beacon of inspiration and personalized education for youth. Know the story and development of Lighthouse and its achievements after two years in the city of Holyoke. To know more about Lighthouse Holyoke, its classes, activities, achievements, and get in contact with their Co-Directors, Catherine Gobron or Josiah Litant, you can visit their website: lighthouseholyoke.org   Continue reading LIGHTHOUSE HOLYOKE