Lenox Library to Host Author Marilyn Haus| 08:45AM / Monday, September 27, 2021 | |
 LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Library will host local author Marilyn Haus on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss her new memoir, "Half of a Whole: My Fight for a Separate Life." Due to recent COVID restrictions, the event will now be held via Zoom. Meeting details may be found on the Library's website at https://lenoxlib.org or the Library's Facebook page. "Half of a Whole" explores the bond between a twin brother and sister, what occurs when one of them becomes mentally ill, and the courage required to break away when love is not enough. Just when Marilyn Peterson Haus thought she had escaped life as the child of born-again 0 Comments
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BAAMS Appoints New Board, Expands Programming| 04:00PM / Friday, September 24, 2021 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. The Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies, Inc. (BAAMS) announced the addition of a new Board of Directors and eBAAMS PLUS. Richard Boulger, Founder, Executive and Artistic Director of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, said he is delighted with the new leadership change. "I could not be more thrilled to have a new board that is impassioned and truly understands the value, mission, and importance of BAAMS. Having a board that brings the same level of heart and commitment as our faculty is truly inspirational," Boulger said. The new board is Edward "Ted" Wesley, President, Michelle Daunais, Secretary, and Maria Isotti, 0 Comments
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Mass MoCA Appoints New Director | 02:15PM / Thursday, September 23, 2021 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Kristy Edmunds, executive and artistic director University of California, Los Angeles Center for the Art of Performance has been appointed as the new museum director. The Board of Trustees of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MoCA) announced the appointment Thursday after a 10-month international search and a unanimous decision. "We are thrilled to welcome Kristy to North Adams and MASS MoCA; Kristy brings an exceptional record of artistic vision, community engagement, and leadership to Mass MoCA," said Timur Galen, chair of the Mass MoCA Foundation Board of Trustees. "Among a deep and diverse pool of very 0 Comments
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Festival Latino of the Berkshires| 08:54AM / Thursday, September 23, 2021 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Festival Latino of the Berkshires is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The even will be held rain or shine, at Green Park (behind the Town Hall) and Saint James Place on Main Street in Great Barrington. There will be Latin American folkloric dance companies and live music performances, language, dance, and cultural education activities, artisans, and a variety of Latin cuisine vendors. The Festival Latino of the Berkshires has been known for its high-quality performances and community spirit. The event is free of charge, alcohol-free, and open to the 0 Comments
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MCLA-Pittsfield to Feature Ian Mosher as October Artist of the Month | 07:59AM / Thursday, September 23, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —Recent MCLA graduate Ian Mosher will be the featured artist at MCLA-Pittsfield during October, with work on display at the College's Pittsfield location at 66 Allen Street. Mosher's work will be exhibited for the entire month, and an opening artist reception will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, during the city's First Fridays Artswalk, sponsored by the City of Pittsfield Office of Cultural Development. Mosher, who retired after 20 years in the U.S. Army, is a professional graphic designer and photographer. He attended the Tom Savini Special Make-Up Effects Program before earning his bachelor's degree in art, 0 Comments
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MCLA Presents 'Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance' | 11:53AM / Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The History and Political Science Department at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will present "Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance" a virtual musical theatre event, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public. Register at https://zoom.us/webinar/85908275667. This chamber music production showcases work conceived and performed by The Core Ensemble: Ju-Young Lee, Mikael Darmani, and Michael Parola, featuring actor Draclyn Blount. It celebrates African American poets: Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, and Claude McKay, as seen through the eyes of painter and 0 Comments
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Jeff Rodgers Steps Down as Berkshire Museum Executive Director| 12:00PM / Monday, September 13, 2021 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Jeff Rodgers stepped down as Executive Director of the Berkshire Museum on Sept. 10, 2021, after two and a half years in the position. "Thanks to the hard work of many, the museum has made tremendous progress. We are financially secure, deferred maintenance issues have been addressed, and we have just celebrated the re-opening of our second-floor galleries and learning spaces after extensive renovations," Rogers said. "The strength of the museum's current position makes my decision easier." Rodgers was appointed in 2019. Prior to the appointment, Rodgers was the provost and chief operating officer of the South Florida 0 Comments
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Ventfort Hall: Showcasing 18th Century, Victorian and Jazz Age Fashions| 10:20AM / Monday, September 13, 2021 | |
LENOX, Mass. — Diane Shewchuk, Curator at the Albany Institute of History & Art, will provide at Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum and via Zoom a glimpse into what is involved in the creation of exhibitions featuring historic clothing. She will make her presentation called "Showcasing 18th Century, Victorian & Jazz Age Fashions" on Sept. 14 at 4:00 pm at Ventfort Hall's concluding 2021 Tuesday Talk. In this behind-the-scenes presentation, Shewchuk will discuss how dresses made of fragile silks and beaded chiffons are carefully put on mannequins. She will also talk about creating the proper silhouette and show you secrets of the 0 Comments
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Lenox Library to Host Author Hannah Wohl| 10:01AM / Monday, September 13, 2021 | |
 LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Library welcome Lenox native Hannah Wohl on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss her new book, "Bound by Creativity: How Contemporary Art Is Created and Judged." Books will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of The Bookstore. According to a press release: Hannah Wohl is assistant professor of sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She received her PhD in sociology at Northwestern University and was a postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University. Her research examines judgment and decision-making in creative industries, such as art, literature, technology, and academia. Her 0 Comments
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Raid on Township #1: Living History Event| 09:24AM / Monday, September 13, 2021 | |
MONTEREY, Mass. — The Bidwell House Museum s hosting a weekend long living history event Raid on Township #1 on Sept. 18 and 19. Visitors will experience a recreation of raids conducted by British Regular Forces along with Native and Loyalist allies in the Mohawk Valley after the Saratoga Campaign. From 1778-1783, battles were fought all over upstate New York and the 'frontier' over control of land that had long been in dispute between the Native Americans and Colonial Settlers. Reenactors will put on two public battle demonstrations to show how the raids were conducted. Throughout the weekend visitors can walk through both the American and 0 Comments
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