Joshua A. Garcia is a practicing Public Administrator with a focus on community development, public management, and good governance. Josh is also the Mayor of his hometown of Holyoke, Massachusetts. He was previously Administrator at the Town of Blandford. Mr. Garcia is dedicated to improving the qualify-of-life for all residents. Ed and Denis speak with the Mayor about “The art of being Mayor”.
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Jeff Horan, a newly retired U.S. Forest Ecologist, takes center stage in this thought-provoking episode of “And Now.” Our engaging discussion revolves around the invaluable essence of water, shedding light on its status as a precious commodity and delving into our intricate relationship with its use and management.
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Cynthia graciously joins Ed and Denis at the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke, Mass. Denis tries to make a connection between organized sports and artmaking. The talk also touches on the challenges faced by artists when it comes to exhibiting their work.
permalinkIn this episode of “And Now”, Ed and Denis chat with the incomparable Len Berkman. Len is the “Anne Hesseltine Hoyt Professor of Theatre” at Smith College. Having taught playwriting, theater history and the dramatic literature of various nations and cultures since 1969, Len Berkman has received Distinguished Teacher (1992), Sherrerd Prize (2011) and Charis Medal awards. In addition to theatre, the trio also talk extensively about film and television.
permalinkCarlos Peña joins us in the Grand Ballroom of Holyoke City Hall to discuss power & influence in Holyoke and to tell us about how he is working to make a difference in the lives of young people in the community through art and education.
permalinkFurniture maker and marquetry specialist Silas Kopf join Ed and Denis for a discussion about art, work, craft, and masonry.
permalinkEd and Denis discuss matters with artist Brooke Schnabel. Topics include belief, religion, art, and legacy.
permalinkMichael Tillyer visits Ed and Denis on the first episode of “And Now”. A discussion about art making and collecting ensues.
permalinkPaola Ferrario discusses matters about art, architecture, military service, and cooking. The War Memorial in Holyoke, Mass. serves as a background.
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