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Guthrie Center Free Instrument Lending Program| 03:17PM / Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Guthrie Center "Check it Out" musical instrument loan library is designed to serve people of all ages and all instrument experience levels in Berkshire County. The collection offers a variety of instruments from strings to drums to electric keyboards. People can borrow for up to 30 days free of charge. "Musical instruments should be played, not displayed," said George Laye, Guthrie Center director of development and founder/director of the instrument loan program. "We are excited to imagine that future Beethovens or Beatles might emerge from our program and not fall through the cracks. Whether a beginner or 0 Comments
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Berkshire Organizations, Schools Awarded Mass Cultural Council Grants| 08:53AM / Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mass Cultural Council announced the 299 recipients of the Fiscal Year 2024 STARS Residencies grants. This $1,502,450 investment will place teaching artists, scientists, and humanists, into schools, bringing cultural enrichment to more than 32,000 Massachusetts students. "Connecting young people to creativity and a broad range of cultural experiences helps students develop essential skills that set them up for future success," said Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council. "The academic enrichment provided through STARS does exactly that by challenging students in new ways and encouraging them to tap into their 0 Comments
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Berkshire Bach Society Names Artistic Director | 11:14PM / Friday, January 12, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Eugene Drucker—violinist, author, educator, composer, and founding member of the Emerson String Quartet—has been named Artistic Director of The Berkshire Bach Society, the 34-year-old arts organization that presents live performances of Baroque music by world-class musicians in the Berkshires and surrounding areas. Mr. Drucker is a longtime member of the Berkshire Bach Ensemble and director of the BBS Bach at New Year's concert series. As Artistic Director, he will help spearhead new programming and performance opportunities. "We are thrilled that Eugene Drucker is stepping into this new position at The Berkshire Bach 0 Comments
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