Nelson Roman, new Executive Director of Nueva Esperanza, visited our studio to share the most recent news and information about Nueva Esperanza’s work, the achievements over the past months, and the plans for the future that include the rebirth of … Continue reading A new Nueva Esperanza
Let’s talk! This is our first iteration of a new series of conversational discussions on topics of interest, led by Holyoke local media, and open for everybody to participate and follow up. On this first session, we discuss the … Continue reading “Let’s Talk – Hablemos”: The Parades
This morning of June 8th, 2018, CNN reported the news, conforming the death of chef and storyteller, Anthony Bourdain, at the age of 61, by apparent suicide. We at radioplasma, wanted to honor his legacy as storyteller, and influencer on … Continue reading Honoring Anthony Bourdain’s Legacy
The Holyoke Herald celebrated the achievements and professionalism of their staff reporters, Holyoke High School students, committed to reporting and write Holyoke’s History, at the Melva Awards Ceremony, held on May 29th, 2018 at Holyoke High School. From being a … Continue reading HOLYOKE HERALD MELVA AWARDS 2018
The Holyoke Farmer’s Market is ready to start on May 31st. Located outside City Hall on High Street, between Suffolk and Dwight Streets, every Thursday, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, until October 11th. Local farmers and businesses offer their … Continue reading HOLYOKE FARMER’S MARKET 2018
Legends, Beats & Grooves is a Hip-Hop DJ showcase to entertain and educate on the History of the DJ, Turntablism, and Hip-Hop Culture. On this conversation with Gary Thomas, owner of Gees Records, we talked about the relevance of every guest on this event, on the Hip-Hop, Pop, and Music Culture in general. This event will feature Legendary DJ’s and Hip-Hop pioneers like Grandwizard Theodore (Credited with inventing the scratch), Large Professor (Super Producer, DJ, formerly of Main Source), DJ Tony Tone (Cold Crush Brothers) as well as Rob Swift and Mista Sinista from the X-ecutioners, also known as X-men. … Continue reading LEGENDS, BEATS & GROOVES
It’s an honor to have Olivia Mausel as our guest on this episode, as she is bring recognized by the City of Holyoke for her work and dedication to preserve and share the history of the city. After being at the Holyoke Historical Commission, Olivia continues working on projects that involve the preservation, research. and education of the historical legacy of Holyoke. On this episode, we honor Olivia and we have a fascinating conversation about her work, and an invitation to participate in a workshop on how to safely clean gravestones at the Smith’s Ferry Cemetery, scheduled for May 19th … Continue reading Olivia Mausel
This is our very first podcast session from Springfield, MA, at the new Gándara Youth Acces Center, named The Impact Center. This is a safe, welcoming space for young adults, ages 16 to 21, to receive support, connecting them to … Continue reading Gándara Impact Center
Radioplasma presents, a special session, recorded after the opening of a museographic comparative architectural installation between Museo Casa Cautiño-Insúa, Guayama, Puerto Rico, and Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke, MA. This is the first time in history that a museum has been transposed … Continue reading MUSEO CASA CAUTIÑO-INSÚA: ROMANCE, ARQUITECTURA Y ECONOMÍA
Holyoke has power! This episode, recorded in location, is an audio tour of the Robert E. Barrett Fishway, with Kate Sullivan, Director of Marketing and Communications for Holyoke Gas & Electric, and Elizabeth Austin, Coordinator of Public Programs at the Robert E Barrett Fishway. We talked about the fishway, the fish migration, the importance of the Holyoke Dam and the Canal System, and we captured the sounds and energy of the river, on a tour of the facility, as an invitation to the public to visit and tour the Fishway on its current season, from Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 am … Continue reading Robert E. Barrett Fishway Tour
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