The Classical 'High Season' Bursts Upon The SceneBy Stephen Dankner, Guest Column
08:00AM / Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | |
 It's well known that the Berkshires and environs are a mecca for classical music lovers. With the tourist high season – from late-June through Aug. 31 – concert activity increases exponentially, offering listeners a cornucopia of musical delights, with enough variety to please every taste. This week, two magnificent presenters share the spotlight, offering fabulous musical pleasures: Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass. and Taconic Music's 8th Summer Festival in Manchester, Vt. Tanglewood, among the world's grandest outdoors summer music festivals, is the summer home of the Boston Symphony, and offers outstanding and varied classical performances. Beginning July 6, the
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Berkshire Pulse Hires First Executive Director| 11:45AM / Monday, June 24, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Pulse (Pulse) announced that Abigail "Abi" Rollins will join the organization as its first-ever Executive Director. Rollins will partner with Founder and Artistic Director, Bettina Montano, to fulfill Pulse's mission of strengthening and enriching community life through diverse and accessible programming in performing, movement and the creative arts. Rollins will begin her role at Pulse on July 15, 2024. "Pulse has entered a new chapter of strategic growth, and Abi will help us manage that growth while also building for a sustainable future," Gail Belmuth, Berkshire Pulse's Board President said. >> Read More |
Jacob’s Pillow Free Live Stream Series | 08:34AM / Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | |
 BECKET, Mass. — Jacob's Pillow is pleased to announce the launch of a new free livestream series, Jacob's Pillow Live, which will feature nine select performances from this summer's 92nd annual international Dance Festival. Jacob's Pillow Live will provide audiences the opportunity to tune in from anywhere in the world to enjoy live performances on the scenic outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage and in the historic Ted Shawn Theatre. According to a press release: Live performances will occur each week of the festival between June 22 and Aug. 24—from the celebrated repertoire of The Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom to the unique thrill of Princess Lockerooo &
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Great Barrington Public Theater Names Board Chair | 08:03AM / Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Great Barrington Public Theater (GBPT) announced that longtime supporter and board member Susie Weekes Roeder has been named board chair. She brings multi-talented experience as a nonprofit board member, with special emphasis on development, and has a record of achievement as a key, action-oriented team player, said a press release. "Susie has been with Great Barrington Public Theater since our inception. Not only is she one of our greatest champions, she is also incredibly beloved by the Great Barrington community," GB Public founder Deann Simmons Halper explained. "I can think of no one better to lead the board and the company on to our next
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Berkshire Bach Concludes Its Season| 12:06PM / Wednesday, June 05, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society concludes its regular 2023-2024 season on Saturday, June 8, 2024, 4pm, with A Baroque Spring Posy: Music for Baroque Violin and Harpsichord, at Kellogg Music Center on the campus of Bard College at Simon's Rock (84 Alford Road, Great Barrington). Laura Lutzke, Baroque Violin, is joined by Mariken Palmboom, Harpsichord, in chamber music by J.S. Bach and G.F. Handel. "We are delighted to have these special musicians conclude our season with a classic Baroque combination of violin and harpsichord," said Terrill McDade, Executive Director of The Berkshire Bach Society. "Music Director Eugene >> Read More |
Bidwell House: Unlearning in Order to Learn| 08:00AM / Wednesday, June 05, 2024 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. — For the 2nd presentation in the Bidwell House's summer history talk series, Alice Nash explores local indigenous histories. This lecture with discussion will present the concept of unlearning what we already "know" as the starting point for learning about Indigenous peoples. According to a press release: Alice Nash is Associate Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She holds a PhD in History from Columbia University (1997) and an MA in American and New England Studies from Boston University (1989). Her research interests range from the impact of colonization on family and gender relations in Wabanaki history
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Triplex Celebrates 80th Anniversary of D-Day| 04:00PM / Tuesday, June 04, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema commemorates the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion with free screenings of William Wyler's classic 1946 film "The Best Years of Our Lives" and Steven Spielberg's iconic D-Day film "Saving Private Ryan." on June 6. "The Best Years of Our Lives" will be shown at 1 p.m. and tells the story of three United States servicemen and their re-adjustment to societal changes and civilian life after coming home from World War II. It is one of the earliest films to address issues encountered by returning veterans in the post-World War II era and is widely considered to be a masterpiece. Immediately >> Read More |
Housatonic Village Hosts Party in the Park| 08:01AM / Tuesday, June 04, 2024 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Housatonic Party in the Park takes place Saturday, June 8, noon - 4 p.m. at the Housatonic Commons. Food trucks, children's activities, music and more take place during the afternoon event, and all are welcome. The event is sponsored by the Housatonic Improvement Committee, and will be held rain or shine. For more information visit partyinthepark.org >> Read More |
Great Barrington Public Theater Plans Benefit for Berkshire Voices| 08:00AM / Tuesday, June 04, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Great Barrington Public Theater (GBPT) plans June 7 festive evening under the stars to benefit Berkshire Voices, and give a sneak-peek preview of Night at the Speakeasy cabaret starring Janelle Farias Sando, premiering this summer in the McConnell Theater. Great Barrington Public partners with Berkshire Voices playwrights' group to incubate, develop and bring new plays to stage. "Dog People," the lead-off production in the company's 2024 season, was developed by Berkshire Voices member Leigh Strimbeck and given an initial public reading in 2022. On June 7, 6pm, GBPT will hold an event to benefit, support and celebrate the work >> Read More |
Bidwell House: Exploring the History of New England Redware| 11:24AM / Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. Justin Thomas will speak about the museum's red earthenware collection. These objects will be used to tell stories about red earthenware (and some stoneware) production all over New England, spanning the seventeenth through the early twentieth century. The notion of wares made by the rural country potter during the post-American Revolution period through about 1870 will be also discussed in comparison to the urbanized industries that existed in New England before and after the Revolutionary War. The impact of the Industrial Revolution on this production will also be emphasized, as well as 275 years' worth of archaeology in New England. This talk will
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