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Great Barrington Public Theater Winter, Spring Schedule | 03:41PM / Wednesday, December 06, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. Great Barrington Public Theater (GBPT) plans busy winter and spring, with free readings of new plays from Berkshire Voices, and a series of live, sit-down conversations with theater influencers. "We focus on new work, and audiences let us know that their love of theater on stage as well as behind the scenes is more than a summer fling," Great Barrington Public's Artistic Director Jim Frangione said. "We're are definitely not hibernating. We have a packed few months coming up, with free readings of new plays now in development with Berkshire Voices, and a "Conversation With" series, evenings of lively and illuminating 0 Comments
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Great Barrington Swaps Out Streetlights with LED Bulbs| 08:00AM / Wednesday, December 06, 2023 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The town will save more than $100,000 in the first year following the replacement of 470 streetlights with LED illumination. The swap-out is now under way and LED fixtures now light up a portion of the town. The savings in the first year include a one-time energy efficiency rebate of $52,895, and ongoing savings in the following years will be $49,566.15. For the first year, total savings will be $103,662. National Grid offers the rebate based on estimated energy savings that result from the conversion. Town Manager Mark Pruhenski commended Joe Aberdale, head of the town Department of Public Works, and DPW business 0 Comments
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NBT Contributes $75,000 to CHP Berkshires| 03:00PM / Tuesday, December 05, 2023 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — NBT Bank has delivered a contribution of $75,000 to CHP Berkshires. During a visit to CHP on Oct. 30, Andreas Kapetanopoulos, NBT Connecticut regional president, Amanda Goewey, VP, multi-site branch manager, and Aidan Gilligan, VP, commercial banking/relationship manager met with CHP leadership to underscore the bank's commitment to local organizations serving the Berkshire community. "We are so grateful to NBT bank for this generous gift, which will make a significant impact on CHP's dental expansion and other essential services in the Berkshires," said Carrie Barth, CHP senior director of grants and 0 Comments
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Simon's Rock Presents Annual Dance Concert| 08:00AM / Tuesday, December 05, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Bard College at Simon's Rock's Dance Program will present their annual fall Dance Concert this year on Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9. Both performances start at 7 p.m. The choreography presented in the dance concert comes from the minds of Simon's Rock's students and faculty. This annual concert will feature a number of group and solo performances choreographed and rehearsed over the 2023 fall semester by Simon's Rock students. The Simon's Rock Dance Program and Concert is directed by Kati Garcia-Renart, Assistant Professor of Dance. This event is free and open to the public. Seats are first 0 Comments
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Berkshire Bounty Receives $15K Grant | 03:43PM / Monday, December 04, 2023 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Bounty announced the award of a $15,000 grant from Fallon Health's Annual Community Impact Grants program for our Food Purchase Program. "We have a responsibility to the communities we serve to enable them as they navigate the complexities of health care due to barriers including the social determinants of health," said Richard Burke, President and CEO of Fallon Health, a nationally recognized not-for-profit health care services organization. "The Community Impact Grants will help provide valuable resources at a grass roots level to those who need it most. We applaud our partners at Berkshire Bounty for the important work 0 Comments
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'Slow Dancing' Opens at the Hillman Jackson Gallery| 12:04PM / Monday, December 04, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — In his exhibit titled "Slow Dancing," John Musall, long-time faculty in design for theater, will exhibit paintings of dancers at Bard College at Simon's Rock. John Musall, faculty in design for theater at Simon's Rock, will exhibit a collection of paintings of dancers entitled "Slow Dancing" in the Hillman Jackson Gallery at the Daniel Arts Center on campus. This exhibit opened November 30, 2023, and will run through January 22, 2024. This exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturdays, 12:00 - 8 p.m., and Sundays, 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Artist John Musall 0 Comments
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Construction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound | 10:32AM / Monday, December 04, 2023 | |
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that crews will be conducting overnight hour pavement marking and bridge maintenance operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Lee, West Stockbridge, and Stockbridge. The work will be conducted at various times and locations from Monday, Dec. 4, through Friday, Dec. 8. Lane closures will be in place during the construction operations and travel will be allowed through the work zones. The schedule for the work and lane closures will be as follows: Lee Pavement marking operations will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 9.4, 0 Comments
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Mahaiwe Announces 'Waitress: The Musical' in HD| 08:00AM / Monday, December 04, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will present "Waitress: The Musical," an HD broadcast, on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. According to a press release: "Waitress: The Musical" brings the Tony-nominated, Broadway phenomenon to the big screen. Featuring composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles as Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim a long-forgotten part of herself. Through the support of her fellow waitresses and an unexpected romance, Jenna begins to find the courage to take a 0 Comments
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Bard Queer Leadership Project to Host Next Queer Leaders Vision Forum | 04:00PM / Friday, December 01, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Bard Queer Leadership Project (BQLP) will host its next Queer Leaders Vision Forum with Paula M. Neira, a nurse, lawyer, and trans rights and healthcare advocate. Provost and Vice President John B. Weinstein and Director of the Bard Queer Leadership Project, Dr. Carla Stephens, will join Neira in conversation. The event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. in the Clark Auditorium on the Simon's Rock campus. The event is free and open to the public. It can also be accessed via livestream following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84963910511 Paula M. Neira holds both a law degree and a nursing degree, but she 0 Comments
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Berkshire Grown Awarded State Grant| 10:49AM / Thursday, November 30, 2023 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Grown was awarded $91,477 to strengthen collaborative initiatives that address food security in the Berkshires. The grant will also increase connections between Berkshire farms and non-traditional community partners to make locally grown food available to all members of the Berkshire community. The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $800,000 in grants to support the efforts of ten regional Buy Local organizations that work to help generate consumer awareness and demand for locally grown food products. Stretching from the Berkshires to the Cape, the organizations connect local farmers to their communities, helping them sell locally 0 Comments
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Simon's Rock to Host Annual Craft Fair| 03:18PM / Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Employee Enrichment Activities Committee (EEAC) at Simon's Rock will host their Annual Simon's Rock Arts and Craft Fair on Dec. 1 in the Daniel Arts Center on campus from 2 - 6 p.m. The Craft Fair will feature arts and crafts for sale from Simon's Rock students, faculty, and staff. This festive fair is an excellent opportunity to get to know the Simon's Rock community and to purchase unique, handmade holiday gifts. 0 Comments
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Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative Vacination Clinic| 04:00PM / Monday, November 27, 2023 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative is sponsoring a weekend Flu and COVID Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 from 10 am – 3 pm at the W.E.B. Dubois Middle School, located at 313 Monument Valley Dr, Great Barrington. Registration is strongly encouraged since walk ins will only be available if there is enough vaccine available. To register, go to https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/cataldo?site=great-barrington-web-dubois-middle-school Vaccines are no cost, but bring an insurance card. You do not need an ID or health insurance to get a vaccine. Wear a short-sleeved 0 Comments
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