 | W. E. B. Du Bois Center to Reflect on Democracy this Season
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— The W. E. B. Du Bois Center for Freedom and Democracy held a pre-birthday reception on Feb. 22, at Saint James Place in honor of civil rights pioneer W.E.B Du Bois.
During the event community members met the center's first Executive Director Ny Whitaker and Michael Blake, the inaugural visiting |
 | Irish Music at Dewey Hall
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Breaking Trad will perform and host a workshop at Dewey Hall on March 8.
The workshop will be held from 6 to 7:15 pm. The concert will be held from 8 to 9:30 pm.
Tickets can be purchased here.
According to a press release:
Breaking Trad is made up of |
| Senator Mark Announces March Office Hours
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in March.
Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state |
| CHP Berkshire Pediatrics Wins MHQP Patient Experience Award
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — CHP Berkshire Pediatrics has received recognition from Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) for being one of the top practices in Massachusetts, based on patient experiences in primary care.
The MHQP Patient Experience Awards is an annual awards program introduced in 2018 by MHQP, a |
 | 'Material Record' Gallery Opening at Bard College
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — "Material Record," Jamie Goldenberg's exhibition at the Daniel Arts Center at Bard College at Simon's Rock, opens on March 8 at 5:00 p.m. with a collaborative weaving project and opening reception.
The artist will briefly teach the principles of weaving and ask visitors to |
| Weekend Outlook: First Friday, Live Music, and More
Berkshire County and the surrounding areas are having a variety of events this weekend including First Friday festivities, comedy, live music, and more.
Editor's Pick
First Friday
Downtown North Adams
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Shake off the winter blues with this |
 | Community Hero of the Month: Officer Joshua Tracy
LEE, Mass.—Lee Police Department patrolman Joshua Tracy has been selected for the February Community Hero of the Month.
The Community Hero of the Month series runs for the next 9 months in partnership with Haddad Auto. Nominated community members and organizations have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact |
 | Haddad Celebrates National Ranking for Certified Collision Center
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Haddad Collision Center was ranked 7th in the country for Certified Collision Center excellence.
"We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the top Certified Collision Centers in the country," said Joe Bastow, Body Shop Manager. "This achievement is a testament to the hard work, |
 | Saint James Place Appoints Executive Director
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Saint James Place, a Center for Arts and Culture, announced the appointment of Seth Keyes to the position of Executive Director.
As Executive Director, he will be charged with extending the growth of Saint James Place through management of finances, marketing and expanded program |
 | Morris Elementary Students Participate in Global School Play Day
LENOX, Mass. — Morris Elementary School students participated in a day of unstructured play as part of Global School Play Day on Feb. 7.
Global School Play Day — celebrated on the first Wednesday of February every year — is a day of unstructured, self-directed playtime. Students may explore their |
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