Today we embark on an awesome endeavor. 

Since the last project we saw from start to finish (The Parlor Room Collective's push to reopen the Iron Horse) is now up on it’s legs and running, we need to witness the whole process of a new project’s gestation and birth. And it might take a while because this time, we’re tracking the progress of a movie.

 We’re joined by Turners Falls film producer and director Bob Kryzkowski about his latest project “Grendel”, which already has some big names attached including Jeff Bridges, Brian Cranston, and Sam Elliot. With him is the man helming the company that will bring that character and others to life: Brian Henson of Jim Henson Studios. We'll talk about the origins of this collaboration, what makes the re-interpretation of this saga so compelling for modern times, and all the possibilities that puppetry can bring to this and other projects. 

We’re also discovering how Amherst, Northampton and Pelham might soon have more access to cleaner energy. Ben Weil, Northampton CAPA director and Stephanie Ciccarello, Amherst Director of Sustainability meet us to talk about Valley Clean Energy and the community forums coming up where you’ll have an opportunity to understand more about the process and ask your questions about it. . 

And speaking of opportunities to get out and learn more, Mr. Universe, Hampshire College and Kainaat Studio’s Salman Hameed wants you to come to Easthampton to learn more about the universe, and we’ll speak with him and the person behind the series, soon to be Umass Professor Sinclaire Manning, about "Astronomy on Tap"; a new series at New City Brewery where you will have the chance to do just that.