| Great Barrington Appoints New Libraries Director
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The town has appointed Dawn Jardine as the new director of the Great Barrington Libraries.
A free reception is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 20, 5-7 p.m. at Mason Library, to welcome Jardine and to showcase recent improvements to Mason's 1913 reading room.
The public is invited |
| It's Showtime For The Guthrie Center Instrument Lending Library
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — George Laye, founder of the instrument loan program at the Guthrie Center, was inspired to create the "Check it Out" musical instrument loan library after taking a stroll down memory lane.
Laye said he was thinking about his mother participating in an orchestra as a young woman, and |
| Construct Receives $2M for Renovation of Cassilis Farm in New Marlborough
NEW MARLBOROUGH, Mass – Construct, a nonprofit provider of affordable housing and support services in the Southern Berkshires, has received over $2 million in funding from Federal Home Loan Bank Boston's (FHLB) Affordable Housing Competitive Funding Program, in partnership with Greylock Federal Credit Union.
This award |
 | Jacob's Pillow Welcomes Associate Artistic Director
BECKET, Mass. — Jacob's Pillow announced that Kim Chan will join the organization's curatorial and leadership team as Associate Artistic Director, an enhanced full-time staff position that begins January 22.
In this role, Chan will oversee several administrative departments at the organization, with a program |
| Great Barrington Sets Budget Planning Sessions
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Finance Committee and Selectboard have set a series of joint meetings to develop the FY 2025 town budget. Meetings will be held in person and online, starting Feb. 6.
The public is encouraged to become informed about the municipal spending plan that will be presented to voters at the Annual |
| Guthrie Center Free Instrument Lending Program
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 |
| Berkshire Organizations, Schools Awarded Mass Cultural Council Grants
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 |
 | Berkshire Bach Society Names Artistic Director
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 |
| Simon's Rock Food Pantry Accepting Donations
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Simon's Rock has officially opened an on-campus food pantry, the Rocker Pantry, for students who may be experiencing food insecurity or simply need extra assistance.
However, the Rocker Pantry is open to all students. The Rocker Pantry also provides necessary cold-weather gear, clothing, |
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