Classical Beat: Enjoy Great Music at Tanglewood, Sevenars FestivalsBy Stephen Dankner, Special to iBerkshires
08:24AM / Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | |
As Tanglewood enters its fourth week, stellar performances will take center stage in Ozawa Hall and in the Koussevitsky Shed. To experience world-class instrumental soloists, such as the stellar piano virtuoso Yuja Wang. Also not to be missed are the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, as well as visiting guest ensembles and BSO and TMC soloists as they perform chamber and orchestral masterworks by iconic composers Purcell, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Wagner, Prokofiev, Richard Strauss, Vaughan Williams and Ives. In addition to Tanglewood, there are also outstanding performances to be enjoyed at the Sevenars Music Festival in South Worthington. Both venues
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Musical Mountain Day Returns to Bousquet | 03:37PM / Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mountain Day returns for its third year at Bousquet on Saturday. Doors open at 1 p.m. for a lineup of performances, food and beer trucks, face painting, lawn games, and more. The musical performances run from 3 to 10:30. Featured artists are Whiskey Treaty Roadshow, now celebrating their 10th anniversary; Bella's Bartok, known for their mix of punk, folk, and Eastern European traditions; Vaguely Pagan, with their a blend of indie rock and folk; Love Crumbs combines indie rock with blues and folk elements; and, closing out the day, Jackson Whalan with his innovative hip-hop and electronic sounds. Ticket are $25 in advance/$30 at door; >> Read More |
Intro Embroidery Thread Friendship Bracelets| 08:18AM / Monday, July 15, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass.— There will be a Summer Camp Craft session in the Common Room led by Kate Staebler on July 17 from 5:15-6:30pm Attendees will be diving into the world of embroidery thread friendship bracelets, learning techniques, and practicing together. All supplies will be provided, and everyone is welcome, regardless of age or ability. The class will be capped at 15 people. Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A9AD22A6F5C07-50196090-intro >> Read More |
Hancock Shaker Village Farm-to-table Dinner| 08:00AM / Tuesday, July 09, 2024 | |
 HANCOCK, Mass. — On July 13 in the heirloom gardens in front of the Round Stone Barn at Hancock Shaker Village and enjoy a dinner by local Farmer, Designer, and Chef Tu Le of 328North. The dinner includes a menu of organic vegetables and meats from the Village's farm—the oldest working farm in the Berkshires, as well as specialty grown vegetables, fruit, and flowers from 328North Farm, in Williamstown. The cocktail hour features crafted cocktails as well as wine and hard cider from Berkshire Cider Project. "Crafting an indelible Farm-to-Table experience on the grounds of Hancock Shaker Village is the perfect way for me to highlight the >> Read More |
Kids 4 Harmony Returns to Ozawa Hall| 04:00PM / Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | |
 LENOX, Mass. — 18 Degrees will host their Kids 4 Harmony Summer Gala Concert on June 25, 5:30 PM, at Seiji Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood.
The evening will begin with a reception followed by performances starting at 7:00 PM. Over 50 Kids 4 Harmony students will be involved, and there will be a special piece featuring Boston Symphony Orchestra Cellist Owen Young.
Carolyn and Eli Newberger will be honored for their dedication to the program, in addition to the commitment they have made to child welfare and the power of music. The evening's program includes pieces by Bohm, Meyer, Price, and Couperin, as well as an original composition by one of the K4H student >> Read More |
BCHS Presents 'Sailing Towards My Father'| 12:08PM / Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday, June 26, the Berkshire County Historical Society will present "Sailing Towards My Father," a one-man play about Herman Melville performed by Stephen Collins and written and directed by Carl A. Rossi.
The play chronicles Melville's life from youth to old age, concentrating on his evolution as a writer and his complex relationship with God; his parents and siblings; his wife and children; and Nathaniel Hawthorne. The performance takes place at Herman Melville's historic home Arrowhead at 5:30 pm. Tickets are available by using the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org; $15 BCHS Members, $20 non-members.
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Free Eagles Community Band Concert| 04:11PM / Friday, June 14, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Eagles Community Band will perform a free concert on Tuesday, June 18, 7pm at The First Street Common in Pittsfield. Selections include "Strike Up the Band," "The Olympic Spirit," "Cross of St. Andrew," "Lennon and McCarthy Solid Gold," "Pie in the Face Polka," and more. It is recommended that attendees bring a blanket or chair. The Eagles Community Band is the longest continuous performing ensemble in the Berkshires. >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Celebrations & MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
02:29PM / Friday, June 14, 2024 | |
 There are a variety of events this weekend, including a festivals, Juneteenth celebrations, and Father's Day events. Durant Park, Pittsfield Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In recognition of Black Independence Day, Juneteenth, the NAACP Berkshire County Branch will hold multiple activities, including raising the Juneteenth flag at Pittsfield City Hall, a Freedom Walk, a Community Worship Service, and a day-long festival at Durant Park. The festival features food trucks, vendors, community partners, and student scholarships for Black-identifying Berkshire County high school students. There will also be a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament fundraiser, >> Read More |
Berkshire Organizations Awarded Mass Cultural Council Grants | 03:00PM / Thursday, June 13, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — MassDevelopment and Mass Cultural Council announced the award of a $6,159,900 investment into 88 nonprofit and municipal cultural organizations through the Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF), which the two agencies jointly administer. Berkshire County awardees include: Barrington Stage was awarded $112,000 to install updated theatrical lighting and audio equipment for the St. Germain Stage at the Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center. Berkshire County Historical Society was awarded $28,000 to support the creation of a new public sewer connection at arrowhead. Berkshire Film and Media was awarded $200,000 was awarded $200,000 to >> Read More |
Barrington Stage Kicks off 30th Anniversary Season | 08:00AM / Saturday, June 08, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Barrington Stage Company (BSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Alan Paul, will launch its 30th anniversary season with a new production of the multi-Tony Award-winning musical, "La Cage aux Folles." The production will play June 11-July 6 on the Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union Street). Opening night is Sunday, June 16 at 3:00 PM. With a book by Harvey Fierstein and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, "La Cage aux Folles" is based on the play by Jean Poirot that also inspired the 1978 French film of the same name and its American remake, "The Birdcage," starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. BSC's >> Read More |
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