Lenox Library Celebrates Significant Historic Document| 08:03AM / Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | |
 LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Library announced a special event to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Lenox Non-Importation Agreement. This historic document, signed by 111 Lenox residents in 1774, marked a moment in America's path to independence. The celebration will take place on July 13th, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Sedgwick Reading Room at the Library. According to a press release, seven years after its incorporation, the Town of Lenox sent six delegates to a Berkshire Congress held in Stockbridge. On July 14, 1774, the delegates brought back to Lenox a covenant in which they promised to neither sell, consume, or import goods from Great Britain. By >> Read More |
West Stockbridge Celebrates 250 Years| 08:00AM / Tuesday, July 02, 2024 | |
 WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — On Saturday, July 6, West Stockbridge commemorates its 250th anniversary with a series of events throughout the day. Festivities begin at 10am at the Old Town Hall on Main Street with a procession, antique vehicle display, readings, and music. A family BBQ follows at noon, and the afternoon features historic building visits, a scavenger hunt, and a Quarry history talk at Turn Park. The celebration concludes at 4pm on the Foundry Green with music and cake. >> Read More |
Stories from the Berkshire Militia| 12:03PM / Monday, July 01, 2024 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. — On July 6 at noon, Timothy Abbott, from Spencer's Additional Continental Regiment, will share the stories of soldiers from Berkshire County who enlisted in the Continental Army and State Levies. Their involvement in the American Revolutionary era and their experiences in the military will shine a light on life during this fraught time in American history. Abbott's work has been published in the Journal of the American Revolution. His paper documenting the route and encampments of the Convention Army in Connecticut is housed in the collections of the David Center of the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society in >> Read More |
Herb Garden Workshops at the Bidwell House | 08:05AM / Thursday, June 27, 2024 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. — In 2023 the Bidwell House Museum embarked on a project to revitalize their herb garden, one of a number of teaching gardens onsite. Funded by a grant from Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area and completed by Gardens of the Goddess, the old herb garden was cleared, the space was redesigned and new herbs were planted. In 2024, the Museum is hosting two workshops with Gardens of the Goddess on July 2 and 16, about designing and harvesting your very own herb garden. First, on Tuesday July 2 at 10 a.m., join Gardens of the Goddess owner Pat Parkins as she explores how to plan an herb garden for both culinary and medicinal >> Read More |
The Classical 'High Season' Bursts Upon The SceneBy Stephen Dankner, Guest Column
08:00AM / Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | |
 It's well known that the Berkshires and environs are a mecca for classical music lovers. With the tourist high season – from late-June through Aug. 31 – concert activity increases exponentially, offering listeners a cornucopia of musical delights, with enough variety to please every taste. This week, two magnificent presenters share the spotlight, offering fabulous musical pleasures: Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass. and Taconic Music's 8th Summer Festival in Manchester, Vt. Tanglewood, among the world's grandest outdoors summer music festivals, is the summer home of the Boston Symphony, and offers outstanding and varied classical performances. Beginning July 6, the
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Berkshire Pulse Hires First Executive Director| 11:45AM / Monday, June 24, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Pulse (Pulse) announced that Abigail "Abi" Rollins will join the organization as its first-ever Executive Director. Rollins will partner with Founder and Artistic Director, Bettina Montano, to fulfill Pulse's mission of strengthening and enriching community life through diverse and accessible programming in performing, movement and the creative arts. Rollins will begin her role at Pulse on July 15, 2024. "Pulse has entered a new chapter of strategic growth, and Abi will help us manage that growth while also building for a sustainable future," Gail Belmuth, Berkshire Pulse's Board President said. >> Read More |
Jacob’s Pillow Free Live Stream Series | 08:34AM / Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | |
 BECKET, Mass. — Jacob's Pillow is pleased to announce the launch of a new free livestream series, Jacob's Pillow Live, which will feature nine select performances from this summer's 92nd annual international Dance Festival. Jacob's Pillow Live will provide audiences the opportunity to tune in from anywhere in the world to enjoy live performances on the scenic outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage and in the historic Ted Shawn Theatre. According to a press release: Live performances will occur each week of the festival between June 22 and Aug. 24—from the celebrated repertoire of The Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom to the unique thrill of Princess Lockerooo &
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Great Barrington Public Theater Names Board Chair | 08:03AM / Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Great Barrington Public Theater (GBPT) announced that longtime supporter and board member Susie Weekes Roeder has been named board chair. She brings multi-talented experience as a nonprofit board member, with special emphasis on development, and has a record of achievement as a key, action-oriented team player, said a press release. "Susie has been with Great Barrington Public Theater since our inception. Not only is she one of our greatest champions, she is also incredibly beloved by the Great Barrington community," GB Public founder Deann Simmons Halper explained. "I can think of no one better to lead the board and the company on to our next
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Berkshire Bach Concludes Its Season| 12:06PM / Wednesday, June 05, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society concludes its regular 2023-2024 season on Saturday, June 8, 2024, 4pm, with A Baroque Spring Posy: Music for Baroque Violin and Harpsichord, at Kellogg Music Center on the campus of Bard College at Simon's Rock (84 Alford Road, Great Barrington). Laura Lutzke, Baroque Violin, is joined by Mariken Palmboom, Harpsichord, in chamber music by J.S. Bach and G.F. Handel. "We are delighted to have these special musicians conclude our season with a classic Baroque combination of violin and harpsichord," said Terrill McDade, Executive Director of The Berkshire Bach Society. "Music Director Eugene >> Read More |
Bidwell House: Unlearning in Order to Learn| 08:00AM / Wednesday, June 05, 2024 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. — For the 2nd presentation in the Bidwell House's summer history talk series, Alice Nash explores local indigenous histories. This lecture with discussion will present the concept of unlearning what we already "know" as the starting point for learning about Indigenous peoples. According to a press release: Alice Nash is Associate Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She holds a PhD in History from Columbia University (1997) and an MA in American and New England Studies from Boston University (1989). Her research interests range from the impact of colonization on family and gender relations in Wabanaki history
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