| South County Towns to Share Housing Rehabilitation Grant
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll administration has awarded $1.375 million to fund housing rehabilitation projects for income-eligible residents of Great Barrington, Egremont and Stockbridge.
The funds provide a 0 percent interest, deferred payment loan of up to $50,000, which is forgivable if the homeowner |
| The Classical Beat: Tanglewood, Sevenars Offer Culminating Programs
The Classical Beat: Tanglewood, Sevenars Offer Culminating Programs
During this penultimate week of the Tanglewood Music Festival, the spotlight will focus on a wide range of standard repertoire in both the concerto and symphony genres: Mozart piano concerti, performed by the stellar Knights chamber orchestra, with the masterful soloist |
 | Annual Stockbridge Summer Arts and Crafts Show
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Stockbridge Summer Arts and Crafts Show, now in its thirty second year, will be held Aug. 17 and 18 on the grounds of the Town Offices and Bidwell Park, 50 Main Street.
The event is open free to the public. Over 85 jury-selected artists and crafters will display their work ranging from |
 | Triplex Screening of 'Dory Previn: ON My Way Where'
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema announced a special screening on Saturday, Aug. 17, of "Dory Previn: On My Way to Where," which celebrates the life of the late Berkshires singer/songwriter, followed by a talkback with co-director Julia Greenberg, and animator Emily Hubley.
The film, which recently |
| Berkshire Grown to Raise $15k for Mobile Farmers Market
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — In honor of National Farmers Market Week two donors matched every gift to the Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market up to $7,500.
"Everyone in our community deserves to enjoy the bounty of the Berkshires. Fresh, local food shouldn't be a luxury. It should be accessible and available to |
 | West Stockbridge Gearing Up for Zucchini Fest
West Stockbridge will be filled with zucchini on Saturday so don't leave your car unlocked.
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Zucchini, courgette, summer squash — whatever you call it. West Stockbridge will be full of the vegetable (or fruit) on Saturday.
Volunteers are busy preparing homemade booths, |
 | Triplex Cinema Screening of 'Bill Cunningham New York'
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema announced a special screening of the award-winning documentary "Bill Cunningham New York."
The screening will be followed by talkback with director Richard Press and producer Philip Gefter, interviewed by award-winning documentarian Bobby Houston.
The |
| MassDOT: South County Construction Operations
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that crews will be conducting nighttime milling, guardrail, and bridge work at various locations on I-90 eastbound and westbound during the week of Monday, Aug. 12, through Friday, Aug. 16.
Lane closures will be in place during the |
 | House of Hamill To Play at Guthrie Center
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — House of Hamill will perform at the Guthrie Center on Saturday, Aug. 10, as a part of the Troubadour Series of Saturday night concerts. Showtime is 8:00 PM.
According to a press release, House of Hamill's music is described as "upcycled Celtic folk; vintage vibes with a modern |
| Tanglewood, Sevenars Offer Thrilling Music and Performances
THE CLASSICAL BEAT
By
STEPHEN DANKNER
TANGLEWOOD, SEVENARS OFFER THRILLING MUSIC AND PERFORMERS
With the second week of August, Tanglewood continues its high energy 2024 classical programming with four powerhouse concerts in the Shed. These include performances by the Boston Symphony; the outstanding visiting guest artists the |
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