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Massachusetts Musician Celebrates 50 Years at Iconic Music Venue
There is so much to love about the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts in the summertime. Whether it's hiking one of the area's many beautiful trails like Mount Greylock or Monument Mountain, swimming in our natural bodies of water, checking out the county's variety of summer concert offerings, enjoying ice cream, or experiencing a North Adams SteepleCats game there is much to love about the Berkshires during the warm weather months.
Berkshire Green Drinks: Darkness at Night
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — James Lowenthal, a professor at Mary Elizabeth Moses and the Chair of Astronomy at Smith College, will speak at the July Berkshire Green Drinks event on Wednesday, July 10. This free hybrid event will take place online via Zoom and in person at Big Elm Brewing's...
AT BERKSHIRE BUSK!: Week of July 4, 2024
A familiar orange-clad figure will be back and hopping around Railroad Street this weekend. Stunt comedian Wacky Chad will return as one of Berkshire Busk!’s headlining acts on both Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6. Festivities throughout downtown Great Barrington begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday Highlights: High-Flying Acts,...
New leadership conducts 60th anniversary Railroad Days
NORTH CANAAN — A cherished summer tradition of the Northwest Corner makes its comeback on July 7, marking the 60th celebration of Railroad Days. For decades, Railroad Days Committee Director John Lannen dedicated himself to organizing the festivities. “He was such an instrumental part of everything that Railroad Days was,” said First Selectman Brian Ohler.
From the kitchen of Barbara Beach
Sheffield— I used to be an art teacher at the wonderful neighborhood Housatonic School that is still waiting for someone to occupy its hallowed halls after the school system closed the neighborhood schools and built the Muddybrook School. I still remember the great times that were had at “Housey,” especially the food we shared. One of the teachers made the following salad. It sounds odd, but it is delicious. It is a nice cool summer salad and a great summer side dish.
James Taylor's 50th year at Tanglewood remains an 'economic stimulus' for the Berkshires
One town in the Berkshires is expecting an extra 20,000 visitors this week for one reason: James Taylor. The legendary singer is marking the 50th anniversary of his July 4th concerts at Tanglewood. Every year, Taylor performs over two nights at the outdoor music venue in Lenox and the concerts...
Border collies herd sheep with an eye on the prize
MILLERTON — Border collies chased sheep about the hillside at Caora Farm in Millerton on Friday, June 28, in competitive herding trials. The 112 dogs and 68 handlers came from at least eight states and provinces, with Quebec and Ohio the farthest-flung. Judge Neil McVicar is from Scotland. Caora...
Sharon Butler’s Buildingdrawing show at Furnace – Art on Paper Archive
Sharon Butler’s solo show, Buildingdrawing, at Furnace – Art on Paper Archive, located at 106 Main Street in Falls Village, CT, is a unique experience. Her double-sided drawings, a rare sight, welcome you as you enter. They hang at a 90-degree angle from the wall, offering an intimate view of both sides. This arrangement allows the viewer to follow a narrative that unfolds around the edge of the room.
Garden Notes: July 3, 2024
STOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming programs. Music Mondays continue on July 8 with Wanda Houston and her blend of 1940s through 1960s R&B and jazz. Performances run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will be available at selected performances. Cost is $15 members, $20 nonmembers; Thursday, July 11 and Friday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., “Botanical Oil Painting.” Join Casey Krawczyk for an exciting summer class and delve into selected botanicals with a comprehensive study of their intricate color, form and shape while creating a unique and beautiful oil painting. Cost $235 members, $255 nonmembers; Thursday, July 11, “Sunset Yoga in the Garden.” This drop-in, outdoor program, held on the Great Lawn, is appropriate for all skill levels. Classes are held Thursdays from July 11 to September 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and are led by Kathi Cafiero, a Kripalu-certified yoga instructor who has been teaching the physical and mental benefits of yoga for over 25 years. Please bring a yoga mat and any props you may need. No bathroom facilities are available. Free to all members and non-members, and no registration is required. Drop-ins welcome; Saturday, July 13, “Wild Edibles,” 1 to 3:30 p.m. Join Russ Cohen at River Walk, a project of Great Barrington Land Conservancy for a walk focusing on edible native plant species, including species that you might like to plant in your yard. Russ will share some samples of foraged treats, made from wild edible plants, to taste at the beginning or end of the walk. No transportation will be provided for this class. Please meet at River Walk, 7 Cottage Street, Great Barrington. Cost is $40 members, $65 nonmembers. To register or for more information, visit www.berkshirebotanical.org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.
Local Author to Speak at Ventfort Hall
LENOX, Mass. — Author Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop, will tell the "an extraordinary and riveting true life story" at Ventfort Hall on Tuesday, July 9 at 4 pm. Local author and historian, Cornelia Brooke Gilder, will engage Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop in a conversational presentation. A tea will be served after the presentation.
New pop-up summer food market launches at NECC
MILLERTON — The Fair Pricing Pilot Program is working with North East Community Center (NECC) to host Summer Market Pop-Up events selling local vegetables and protein on a “sliding scale.”. On Monday, July 1, the market opened at the NECC location, 51 South Center Street, Millerton, and will...
Shakespeare and Company announces vibrant 2024 season
LENOX, Mass. – As the summer heats up the picturesque grounds of Shakespeare and Company in Lenox, Massachusetts are set to come alive with a dynamic lineup for the 2024 festival season, promising an engaging blend of classic and contemporary theater. Yes, you can come to “Find the Bard...
THEATER REVIEW: ‘Shake It Up: A Shakespeare Cabaret’ plays on Shakespeare & Company’s Tina Packer Stage through July 7
Familiar Shakespeare scenes and sonnets flesh out this more-than-clever revue, a musical excursion through love and deception devised by actor and singer Jacob Ming-Trent. In a brilliant flash of inspiration, he has devised a 90-minute show that could—and should—run all summer instead of just one week. A company of 12 players fill the Tina Packer Stage at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox; they fill it with music, merriment, and love.
Bakeries in Bloom: 25 Places to Enjoy Delicious Pastries in New Marlborough
New Marlborough, MA, USA, is home to a charming array of bakeries that offer a delightful selection of freshly baked goods. From warm and flaky pastries to decadent cakes and cookies, these bakeries provide a variety of treats to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you’re in need of a morning...
A HARMONIOUS MESHING: ART, SCULPTURE ENERGIZE WEST STOCKBRIDGE’S TURNPARK
TurnPark Art Space is a 16-acre sculpture park, gallery, event destination and architectural vortex situated in West Stockbridge in the Berkshires. There are many minds that have come together to bring TurnPark into fruition. It was created and manifested by Igor Gomberg and Katya Brezgunova in collaboration with architects Alexander Konstantinov and Moscow-based Ekaterina Vlasenko.
BITS & BYTES: U.S. premiere at PS21; Daniel Adam Maltz at Ventfort Hall; Tipsy Carol at The Foundry; Clark Art free admission; Fourth of July Pizza party at Gedney Farm; PCTV and WTBR-FM Pittsfield 4th of July Parade coverage; No BRTA bus for the holiday
PS21 presents the U.S. premiere of Tiago Rodrigues’ ‘Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists’. Chatham, N.Y.— On Friday, July 5th at 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 6th at 7 p.m., PS21 presents the U.S. premiere of National Theater of Portugal’s production of “Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists,” a Festival d’Avignon Production. The U.S. premiere follows sold-out runs in Europe and Montreal.
Shakespeare & Company Presents “The Comedy of Errors
LENOX, Mass. – William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors takes over Shakespeare & Company’s outdoor mainstage this summer, directed by Kate Kohler Amory July 13 through August 18 at the Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre. The Bard’s fast-paced and farcical story of mistaken identities begins with two sets...
BITS & BYTES: Sonny Troupé at The Clark; Wanda Houston at Berkshire Botanical Garden; Lita Williams at Williams Inn; Mill Town’s Common Ground Festival; Marjorie Kaye and Carolyn Newberger at Future Lab(s); Stockbridge ‘Chimes & Family Day’; Stockbridge Bowl aquatic presentation
Clark Art Institute presents Sonny Troupé and Band. Williamstown— On Wednesday, July 10th at 6 p.m., The Clark Art Institute presents Sonny Troupé and Band, continuing their July outdoor concert series, which celebrates the French Caribbean with some of the best musicians from Guadeloupe and Haiti. Under...
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