Berkshire Historical Presents Author Lee McColgan | 07:22AM / Wednesday, May 01, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On May 8 at 5:30 pm, the Berkshire County Historical Society welcomes author Lee McColgan to Arrowhead for a free lecture during which he will share his renovation tales of the Loring House as detailed in his new book, "A House Restored." According to a press release: Trading the corporate ladder for a stepladder, Lee McColgan commits to preserving the ramshackle Loring House, built in 1702, using period materials and methods and on a holiday deadline. But his enchantment withers as he discovers the massive repairs it needs. A small kitchen fix reveals that the structure's rotten frame could collapse at any moment. In a bathroom, mold >> Read More |
UCPWMA Hosts HOWL 2 Go Dueling Pianos Fundraiser| 11:26AM / Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Friday, April 24, the United Cerebral Palsy of Western Massachusetts (UCPWMA) is organizing HOWL 2 Go Dueling Pianos at the Berkshire Hills Country Club. The event aims to raise funds for the UCPWMA Assistive Technology PATCH Scholarship Fund. HOWL 2 Go Dueling Pianos features two musicians performing popular songs while engaging with the audience. Attendees can request songs, and bids are accepted for song selections. The event supports the UCPWMA Assistive Technology PATCH Scholarship Fund, which aids members who may not qualify for certain government services but are living on fixed incomes with other forms of government support, such as SNAP or >> Read More |
Mass Cultural Council Festivals, Projects Grants Available | 11:00AM / Monday, April 15, 2024 | |
BOSTON — The next grant round of Festivals and Projects will fund activities that provide public benefit using the arts, humanities, or sciences and take place between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. These awards of $2,500 will support cultural celebrations, concert series, film festivals, public art projects, art workshops, pop-up markets, art and nature hikes – and more – across the Commonwealth. Eligible festivals, projects, and programs are publicly available or community-based. Funds will be available to support activities that are open to the general public, or focused on serving the needs of a particular community. This could be a geographic >> Read More |
Berkshire Organizations Receive Mass Cultural Council Awards| 02:37PM / Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Several Berkshire County organizations have been awarded Mass Cultural Council Awards as part of the Gaming Mitigation Fund Grant Program. "Supporting our performing arts centers is a strategic investment in the vitality of our communities," said Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council. "These organizations serve as hubs of creativity, offering transformative experiences that entertain, educate, and inspire audiences of all ages. By supporting these institutions, we not only preserve our cultural heritage but also foster innovation, economic growth, and social cohesion, ensuring a vibrant and enriching future for >> Read More |
Barrington Stage Musical Theatre Conservatory for College Students | 08:00AM / Sunday, April 07, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Barrington Stage Company announced that the 2024 BSC Musical Theatre Conservatory will be tuition-free. The 2024 Musical Theatre Conservatory runs June 3-July 26. Candidates must demonstrate strong musical theatre skills, be at least 19 years of age, and have completed at least one year of University-level training. This competitive program fills up fast. To learn more and submit your application at MTC | Bscedu (bsceducation.org). Deadline for submissions is April 12, 2024. BSC's Musical Theatre Conservatory is underwritten by The Zelda and John Schwebel Family Foundation and 2024 Scholarship Sponsors. According to >> Read More |
Mass Cultural Council Launches Festivals, Projects Grant Program| 10:46AM / Thursday, April 04, 2024 | |
BOSTON — Applications are now being accepted to Mass Cultural Council's Festivals & Projects FY25 grant round. This program provides one-year grants of $2,500 for organizations to fund activities that provide public benefit using the arts, humanities, or sciences taking place between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. As the Commonwealth's independent state arts agency, Mass Cultural Council is charged with bolstering the creative and cultural sector, thereby advancing economic vitality, supporting transformational change, and celebrating, preserving, and inspiring creativity across all Massachusetts communities. The Agency pursues this mission through a broad >> Read More |
Wahconah Apollonian Players Perform 'Into the Woods' this WeekendBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
01:30PM / Wednesday, April 03, 2024 | |
There some 50 students who make up the cast and technical team, including 16 from Nessacus Middle School. DALTON, Mass. — Wahconah High School Apollonian Players will be performing the musical "Into the Woods" this weekend. The show will run on Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 6, at 1 and 7 p.m. in the school's auditorium. Tickets can be purchased in advance here or at the door for $14 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. The first act is 90 minutes and open to all ages but Act 2 contains adult content, such as adultery, death, murder, and other bad choices that may not be suitable for children age 10 and >> Read More |
Berkshire County Historical Mark Centennial of 'Billy Budd, Sailor' | 04:08PM / Saturday, March 30, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of Herman Melville's "Billy Budd, Sailor" with a series of events and programs throughout 2024. According to a press release, the novella was written during the last five years of Melville's life, but remained unknown until 1918 when Melville's first biographer Raymond M. Weaver was shown the handwritten manuscript by Melville's granddaughter, Eleanor Melville Metcalf. She had discovered the manuscript after her grandmother's death in 1906 in a tin breadbox that Lizzy Melville had hidden in the attic. Published in 1924, "Billy >> Read More |
Berkshire Art Center's Dance Party Returns| 04:00PM / Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Art Center's annual benefit and dance party is back and happening on Saturday, April 6, at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. This year's theme is Rococo Raku Revelry. The event will include special performances with local drag queen, Bella Santarella, and DJ BFG spinning vinyl on the big stage. "Local artists have been busy at work crafting the elaborate decoration pieces for this immersive event," said Executive Director, Lucie Castaldo. "And our silent auction of ceramic works from artists across the region is one not to miss!" This spectacular event - sponsored by Berkshire Bank - >> Read More |
ArtWeek Berkshires 2024 Welcoming Submissions | 04:00PM / Monday, March 25, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — ArtWeek Berkshires, a county-wide collaboration, will take place May 17-27. The ArtWeek committee posted its call for artists. The non-juried event is free to all Berkshire County individuals, organizations, and businesses interested in showcasing creative work. Submissions from actors, cartoonists, crafters, dancers, designers, filmmakers, illustrators, mimes, multimedia artists, musicians, performance artists, poets, puppeteers, theater artists, visual artists, writers – and more – are welcome. The event will feature open studios, gallery talks, theater, performances, workshops, and more interactive experiences. ArtWeek
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