Mass Humanities

10/13/2026

Storytellers interviewing storytellers? We love to see it.

Listen to the most recent episode of The Fabulous 413 where Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith (Storytellers of the Year) interview Brendaliz Cepeda and Saul Peñalosa of Bomba de Aquí (also Storytellers of the Year!)

Listen: https://www.nepm.org/podcast/the-fabulous-413/2026-10-12/graphic-novel-the-machine-is-broken-storytellers-bomba-de-aqui-the-barn-at-lee

Brendaliz Cepeda Saul ElPulpo Peñaloza New England Public Media Mass Cultural Council Bomba De Aqui

We chat with author-illustrator Jared Sarnie, speak to Bomba de Aquí, Mass Humanities storytellers of the year honorees, and learn about The Barn at Lee's newest production, "Real Estate."

10/09/2026

Less than a week to go! Celebrate Monte & Kaliis with us on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Mill One in Holyoke. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Get your tickets here: https://masshumanities.org/2026-mass-storyteller-rsvp/

New England Public Media

Presented in partnership with Mass Cultural Council

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

THANK YOU to our incredible event sponsors who are making our Storytellers event a reality next week! Your generosity is greatly appreciated. By helping us shine a light on Brendaliz Cepeda and Saul Peñalosa of Bomba de Aquí, and Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith of NEPM’s The Fabulous 413, you are inspiring Massachusetts residents to be curious and seek connections through stories.

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10/07/2026

Jillian Morgan, our director of development, sat down with MH Board Member Larry Hott on WHMP radio this morning to talk all things Mass Humanities, especially our Storytellers of the Year event on October 15. Listen to the episode and then reserve your ticket here: https://masshumanities.org/2026-mass-storyteller-rsvp/

WHMP Mass Cultural Council

10/05/2026

We're only 10 days away from an unforgettable night of music, dancing, conversation, and culture. Be sure to get your tickets now to show your support for Bomba De Aqui and Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith of New England Public Media's The Fabulous 413. Tickets: https://masshumanities.org/2026-mass-storyteller-rsvp/

Presented in partnership with Mass Cultural Council

10/02/2026

Tickets are going fast! Show your support for the Massachusetts Storytellers of the Year on Oct. 15 in Holyoke! Tickets: https://masshumanities.org/2026-mass-storyteller-rsvp/

10/01/2026

In exactly two weeks we will celebrate Bomba De Aqui and Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith of New England Public Media! Get your tickets today to support storytellers in Mass: https://masshumanities.org/2026-mass-storyteller-rsvp/

Mass Cultural Council

09/24/2026

"History is something to be tasted, seen, heard, discussed, and lived."

For Volume 8 of our "People's Guide to the Revolution," we're excited to share a reflection on the Smithsonian's "Voices and Votes" exhibition written by Tinky Weisblat, program director of the exhibition in Buckland.

Read more: https://masshumanities.org/reflections-250th-tinky-weisblat/

Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service

By Tinky Weisblat I became involved in the “Voices and Votes” project by accident. I learned that small towns were being offered the opportunity to apply to participate in the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street exhibit. I knew that my own hometown of Hawley, with a population of 300 souls and...

09/23/2026

"Bomba is storytelling. And this is our story." Support Brendaliz Cepeda and Saul Peñalosa of Bomba De Aqui on October 15 in Holyoke! Tickets are available on our website: https://masshumanities.org/2026-mass-storyteller-rsvp/

Mass Cultural Council