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Daughter's Book Celebrates Legacy of Leonard BernsteinBy Stephen Dankner, Guest Column
12:00PM / Friday, August 17, 2018 | |
 It's hard to imagine the classical music world without Leonard Bernstein. His death, 28 years ago, left a void that will be very difficult, if not impossible, to fill. Yes, there are young, stellar conductors now on the scene who hold great promise – Ken-David Masur in Boston and the fiery Gustavo Dudamel in Los Angeles. Time will tell if they, or others, possess the potential of the mature Bernstein, who was blessed with unparalleled musical and communicative gifts as conductor, composer, pianist and mentor/lecturer - classical music’s, and America’s, emissary to the world.
There were three great composers who created and thus changed the course of early-to mid-20th
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Elder Services Appoints New Executive Director| 11:07AM / Friday, August 17, 2018 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elder Services of Berkshire County has appointed Christopher McLaughlin as their new executive director.
"I am delighted to return to work in the Berkshire community and lead Elder Services of Berkshire County as it continues its mission of providing the highest quality care, resources and support to its clients and their families," McLaughlin said.
The board of directors conducted an extensive search with many fine candidates. In the end, the clear choice was a local resident who has built a successful management career in the healthcare field.
"Chris has excellent interpersonal and strong oral communications skills. We feel he will provide
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Saint James Place Elects New Member of Board of Directors| 10:15AM / Friday, August 17, 2018 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Saint James Place has elected Leigh Davis, director of development at Mill Renaissance LLC and Eagle Mill Redevelopment LLC, to its board of directors.
"Leigh brings vitality and experience, combined with passion and a demonstrated commitment to the community of Great Barrington," said Sally Harris, co-founder of Saint James Place. "For the past year and a half, 36 local organizations have used Saint James Place to fulfill their missions–everything from the arts to People's Pantry–and with Leigh now onboard, we look forward to expanding our reach."
"Sally and Fred inspire me," Davis said. "Their
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Outlook Builders, Teddy's Pizza Win Giorgi League Titles| 09:53PM / Thursday, August 16, 2018 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Deshawn Hamlett scored 13 points Thursday to lead Outlook Builders/Pizza House to a 58-50 win over Kingsbread/Flynn & Dagnoli in the championship game of the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League Men's Division. In the Women's Division, Teddy's Pizza defeated the Hoosac Women, 40-30, behind 10 points apiece for Peyton Steinman and Grace Guachione. Guachione grabbed seven rebounds, and MVP Hollie Steinman had eight points and eight rebounds. For the Hoosac Women, Emily Rosse led the way with a game-high 11 points, and Mckenzie Robinson scored 10. Kayla Hotaling had seven points, eight rebounds and a pair of blocks. Hamlett was 0 Comments
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Tiger Muskies Win Berkshire County Lax TitleCommunity submission,
08:51PM / Thursday, August 16, 2018 | |
 DALTON, Mass. -- Jimmy Chase scored six goals Thursday to lead the Tiger Muskies to a 12-7 win over Pittsfield High in the championship game of the Berkshire County Summer Lacrosse League. "All I’ve been thinking about all week at work was keeping my hair silky, being awesome and putting goals where the kitten sleeps (top shelf)," Chase joked. "As a former goalie at Western New England, I knew where to put my shots where the goalie couldn’t get to them." Chase scored 10 goals and recorded four assists between the league semi-final and final combined. Mike Snyder had a goal and two assists, and Brian Kelly scored a goal and set up 0 Comments
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The Independent Investor: Turmoil in TurkeyBy Bill Schmick,
04:28PM / Thursday, August 16, 2018 | |
 Turkey, a country that represents about 1 percent of the world's gross domestic product, has suddenly become a cause of concern for investors worldwide. Both developed and emerging financial markets have plunged over the last week as that country's currency plummeted. Fear that this tiny country's problems could somehow spark a global financial contagion has everyone on edge. Those fears are unfounded. There will be no "contagion." What is happening in Turkey is truly a "Tempest in a Teapot" that bears little resemblance to the crisis in Greece several years ago. Yet, over the last week, Turkey's currency, the lira, fell to record lows, 1 CommentRead More >> |
'BlacKkKlansman': There's no Politics like Show BusinessBy Michael S. Goldberger, iBerkshires Film Critic
03:35PM / Thursday, August 16, 2018 | |
 I doubt I've ever reviewed a movie more important than Spike Lee's "BlacKkKlansman." Greater? Most likely. Although, in astutely fashioning his heartfelt SOS about America's burgeoning racist threat, Spike Lee is no slouch in the art department, either. This scintillating film based on a true story about how, via a white counterpart, Afro-American cop Ron Stallworth infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan, wouldn't be nearly as shocking in its appeal to our better angels were it not such a fine achievement in cinema. Will it win Best Picture? A mere bag of shells. If Lee's magnum opus proves to be this generation's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and 1 Comment
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Enjoy Great Music at Tanglewood, Sevenars, Tannery PondBy Stephen Dankner, Guest Column
08:26AM / Wednesday, August 15, 2018 | |
Cellist Yo-To Ma returns to Tanglewood on Sunday, Aug. 19. Come late August, classical aficionados are grateful for the cornucopia of musical riches the Boston Symphony Orchestra bestows to rapt audiences within the incomparably bucolic setting that is Tanglewood. Many of those superlative concerts will reside in our collective memory for a long time. During this penultimate week of the Tanglewood Music Festival, the spotlight will focus on a range of classical fare in varied genres: from chamber and solo piano music by Beethoven, Brahms, Britten and Mahler to symphonic works by Beethoven, Copland, Bartók and Shostakovich. A special treat – part of Tanglewood's
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Unique Musical Shows Coming to Berkshires This WeekBy Grace Lichtenstein, Guest Column
07:58AM / Wednesday, August 15, 2018 | |
'Gotta Dance: New Faces for Broadway' comes to Jacob's Pillow on Aug. 19. It's an unusual week for music in the Berkshires, with one-offs on offer at two of the major venues in the county. Don't miss these unique shows! Jacob's Pillow A benefit at Jacob's Pillow called "Gotta Dance: New Faces for Broadway” is among the highlights of the summer at the Pillow near Becket. With an onstage band, the show, once called "A Jazz Happening," was created by director/choreographer Chet Walker, playwright Shaun McKenna and composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz features original numbers that provide a chance for all to see new work being
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Candidates Double Down on Talking Points in DA Debate In BecketBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
01:12AM / Wednesday, August 15, 2018 | |
Candidate Andrea Harrington says what she brings is the ability to inspire change in an office she doesn't believe has been serving the community well enough. BECKET, Mass. — Rebecca Moulton had a restraining order against her then-boyfriend David Vincent in 2009 and she had left the apartment the pair shared. Later she was found beaten to death in that apartment. Paul Caccaviello was the first assistant district attorney at the time and took the lead prosecution and he kept coming back to one question, "why was she there?" And the answer was because Vincent had threatened her pet bird. Vincent was ultimately convicted of the 0 Comments
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Time to Put Excess Cash to Work?Submitted by Edward Jones,
10:15PM / Tuesday, August 14, 2018 | |
 You’ll always want to base your investment decisions on your own needs and goals. But there may be times when you might consider adjusting your portfolio because of risks and opportunities. Now may be one of those times. Here’s some background: In recent months, the Federal Reserve has raised short-term interest rates several times, and given its generally favorable outlook on the economy, it has indicated it may continue bumping up interest rates gradually over the next year or so. The Fed doesn’t control long-term interest rates, but these rates often follow the lead of short-term movements. However, longer-term rates haven’t yet risen as much as
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Scooter-User Threatened With Fines on Rail TrailBy Jack Guerino, iBerkshires Staff
03:25PM / Tuesday, August 14, 2018 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. — A disabled local man who uses a motorized scooter won't be fined for riding on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. The state Department of Conservation and Recreation has confirmed that rules that ban the use of motorized vehicles such as snowmobiles or motorcycles don't apply to adaptive equipment such as scooters and wheelchairs. Residents took to Facebook this weekend after news broke that William Lego was told Friday by a state trooper that he could not be on the trail with his scooter. "He was on the bike trail and a state trooper stopped him and said he was not allowed to have his scooter on the bike trail," Lego's 5 Comments
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