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This week on the podcast, we journey to the far edges of the map — to the icy reaches of South Georgia Island — with award-winning filmmaker Kevin Schreck. His latest documentary, Antarctic Voyage , follows field biologist Dr. Samantha Monier on a research expedition into one of the planet’s most remote and fragile ecosystems. .stk-d0b139b {--stk-feature-flex-wrap:nowrap !important;} .stk-9516497...

Nicole Irene is an herbalist, metaphysical philosopher, and cosmic wanderer devoted to reconnecting people with the sacred. With certifications from Dandelion Herbal Center and Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary—and a third in progress from Cornell University—she weaves ancient plant wisdom with modern healing. She is also training as a Bach Flower Essence Practitioner and completing her 200-hour y...

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The broadcast premier of Razing Liberty Square can be viewed on PB S . on January 29, 2024. A streaming release for this powerful award winning documentary feature film directed by Academy-Award nominated filmmaker,  Katja Esson  will also be available. RAZING LIBERTY SQUARE  had its world premiere at the  2023 Hot Docs Film Festival , then went on to the  Human Rights Watch Film Fe...

I walked south on Water Street, searching for the strangely elusive location where David Stuckenberg was to announce his candidacy for President of the United States shortly. I’d had to get up and out the door by 6:30 a.m. to make the 11 o’clock beginning of ceremonies in Plymouth, Mass. I got there just in time, but was told by a crusty old blue-blood that I couldn’t come in because she’d never h...

UPDATE! This show is looking for members of the community to participate on stage— no performance experience required. Contact Alexander Davis to be a part of the magic! From the website of the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance: Boston-based  Alex Davis ‘  This Show is available for Touring , presents a comedic solo (with twelve backup dancers) that features the collaborative contri...

Robin Chadwell; photo courtesy of Robin Chadwell. Today’s guest is Robin Chadwell, who is helping spearhead a campaign for peace in the Middle East. A letter she has been circulating is garnering an increasing number of signatories as the situation for Palestinians, both in Gaza and in the occupied West Bank grows more dire by the hour. Robin Chadwell (she/her) is a farmer and caregiver for...

Jay Velázquez: And this is the Top Left Corner. Episode number 183 here on The Greylock Glass, GreylockGlass.com The Berkshires’ mightiest independent alternative news thing. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez, known in an alternate zip code as the Mongrel. Welcome. Welcome to the show. This is going to be a great show we have for you today. A former Pittsfield Select Selectboard Council, ci...

Berkshires Academy for Advanced Musical Studies raising the bar as it raises operating funds Gary Foote, BAAMS faculty member and bassist for the Smokey Robinson Band and Blood, Sweat & Tears, chats with young BAAMS bassist and family during intermission of BAAMS’ Third Anniversary Benefit Concert at Adams Theater, May 26, 2023. Older brother, also a BAAMS student studying piano, looks o...

Editor’s Note: Stephanie Boyd declined to provide either a photo or short bio. Top Left Corner: This is the top left corner right here on The Greylock Glass GreylockGlass.com, the Berkshires mightiest independent alternative news thing. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez. And as always, it’s a pleasure to have you with us. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of The Top Left Corner. It...

Top Left Corner: That’s right. This is the top left corner Episode 180. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez, and I do thank you for tuning in this Monday, May 8th, 2023, for what is bound to be a great show. This is part of our election coverage election for select board here in Williamstown, Massachusetts. We’ve actually kind of gotten Williamstown a short shrift when it comes to elect...

(Rough Transcript!) We speak with Andrea Belair, co-owner of Belltower Records , in the NORAD Mill, North Adams Hours: Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Phone: (413) 398-5569 CELEBRATE RECORD STORE DAY with a THREE-act show! Unknown Liberty,...

FIND YOUR VOTING LOCATION at Vote.org And this is Episode #178 of the Top Left Corner. I am your host Jay Velázquez, and I do thank you for tuning in as always. Today is Saturday, November 5, 2022 – at least that’s the day that I hit record on this episode. We have a very special guest on the show, Michael Lavery. He’s been on this show a couple times in the last several years, and we...

And this is Episode Number 177 of the Top Left Corner. I’m your host Jay Velázquez and I do thank you for tuning in as always. Today, at least the day I’m recording this, is Sunday, October 30, 2022, and what a glorious Sunday it is. Brought to you by our new sponsor, climate change, making sure that every November feels like August. Today’s show is truly a confluence of a bunch...

J. Velázquez: This is episode number 176 of the top left corner. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez. And as always, I do thank you for tuning in. Today is Sunday, October 23rd, 2022. At least that’s the date that this episode dropped. And we have a really fascinating conversation for you today. We have as our guest, Dean Martilly, candidate for First District of Massachusetts. That’s r...

Welcome, brothers and sisters! This is episode number 175 of the Top Left Corner . I’m your host, Jay Velázquez, and I do thank you for tuning in. This show was released Thursday, October 20th, 2022. And it is a I don’t know if it’s a plus-size show, but it’s definitely a jam packed show. We have a very special guest, sort of semi local musician, a singer songwriter. Eliza...

We speak with Courtney Giraldi of Pittsfield Cell Tower Concerned Citizens about the current state of play in the battle over responsible, safe cell tower placement in Berkshire County. Town of Lenox Planning Board Meeting Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 6:00 p.m. MEETING AGENDA Hybrid Meeting Form A:  279 Under Mountain Rd Wireless:  Discuss mapping work conducted by the Town’s consultant, I...

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Top Left Corner: This is the top left corner at The Greylock Glass. And this is Episode # 172 of the Top Left Corner right here on The Greylock Glass — GreylockGlass.com, the Berkshires’ mightiest independent alternative news thing. I’m your host, Jay Velazquez. And as always, I thank you for tuning in. Welcome to the show, which was first aired, streamed, dropped. However you want to...

(above left) Harvey Wasserman speaking to a crowd at the State House in Columbus, Ohio; photo courtesy 360.org; (right) Marianne Williamson speaking with the media at the 2019 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa; photo by Gage Skidmore. Hey, Greylock Nation — This is the Top Left Corner, Episode #171, and I’m your host Jay Velázquez. This is a special presentation, as I’m thrilled to bring you a c...

And this is Episode #170 of the Top Left Corner, right here on The Greylock Glass, greylockglass.com, The Berkshires’ mightiest independent alternative newsthing. Today is Sunday, September 4. 2022, I’m your host, J. Velázquez, and, as always, I thank you for tuning in.  CONTENT WARNING Before we begin, though, listeners are cautioned that this episode comes with a content warning...

Above: The Pittsfield Police Department’s explanation of their actions that led tot he death of Miguel Estrella portrays the facts as crisp as a high-def photo, while the community still finds that explanation as less than clear. Overlay of March 25 crime scene photos from the site of the police killing of Miguel Estrella in Pittsfield onto a still from grainy surveillance footage of the inc...

Hey, Greylock Nation! Welcome to Episode # 168 of the Top Left Corner here on greylockglass.com, published Monday, August 22, 2022. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez and I thank you for tuning in. We’ve spoken in the past on this show about Massachusetts’ dismal ranking in the area of transparency. Today’s topic takes the problem of the opaque old-boys club to the next level. We...

Hey, Greylock Nation! This is episode #167 of the Top Left Corner, published Tuesday, August 16, 2022, rather late in the evening. I’m your host, Jay Velazquez, also known as the mongrel, and I thank you for tuning in. I had a different show planned for this episode, but when I heard that the workers at MASS MoCA had plans to walk out this week, I scrapped the original script and got ahold o...

Top Left Corner: This is the top left corner at The Greylock Glass. And this is episode number 166 of the top left corner right here on The Greylock Glass GreylockGlass.com the Berkshires mightiest independent alternative news thing. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez. And as always, I do thank you for tuning in and welcome you to the show. You know, if you appreciate the fact that seven and a hal...