‘AND SO IT GOES’, MCLA’s Senior Art Exhibition, Opens May 1 Virtually

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North Admas, MA — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) senior art students will launch their website exhibition, titled “And So it Goes,” with an online event featuring artist talks from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May, 1, 2020. The event and exhibitionwill feature artists Emery Bibbins, Liz Brick, Gillian Catherine Fournier, Spring Hajjar, Samantha Louise Hinds, Sierra Lamonde, Kelsey Sherman, and … Read More

Construct Announces “Mayfest in Place”

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In these uncertain times, Construct is switching up Mayfest. As gatherings are on hold for now, Construct will hold its annual fundraiser: Mayfest, “In Place”. As CDC guidance directs everyone to stay home and maintain physical distance as much as possible, Construct is asking people to purchase tickets (make a donation) on line, in the spirit of Mayfest. “Mayfest in … Read More

Norman Rockwell Museum Announces Furloughs

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Stockbridge, Mass. — April 10 — Norman Rockwell Museum (NRM) announced today staff furloughs, in addition to previous cost containment measures implemented to ensure sustainability of the Museum while it remains closed until government health guidance permits establishing a reopening date. The Museum applied for the stimulus payroll protection program but it is unknown at this time when funds will … Read More

“BIFF SELECTS” Presents a Special Screening of the Critically Acclaimed Drama SOUTH MOUNTAIN with Director Hilary Brougher in Attendance

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Great Barrington, Mass. — The Berkshire International Film Festival’s winter series “BIFF SELECTS” is presenting the critically acclaimed drama, SOUTH MOUNTAIN on Sunday, March 15th at 10:30AM the Triplex Cinema. The series, which highlights international and domestic narrative and documentary films, is intended to promote independent film throughout the year. SOUTH MOUNTAIN: Lila has built a fragile tranquility in the Catskill … Read More

Crescendo Presents: Music Across Borders

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Now in its fifteenth anniversary year, the award-winning music organization Crescendo offers its spring concert program featuring Eastern European choral and instrumental works from both the 17th century and contemporary times. The Crescendo Chorus, soloists and period instrument orchestra with strings, Baroque trumpets and basso continuo will present rarely heard festive Baroque and hauntingly beautiful contemporary works from the Baltics … Read More

Tenth Annual Berkshire South Regional Community Center Swim-A-thon Fundraiser for Adaptive Needs Announces Ambassador

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Great Barrington, Mass. – Berkshire South Regional Community Center (BSRCC) is honored to announce Holly Vacchina as this year’s Swim-A-Thon Ambassador. A critical fundraiser for Adaptive Needs programs at Berkshire South, the Tenth Annual Swim-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, March 7, in the Norris Aquatics Center. Swimming begins at 8 a.m. Vacchina is one of over 16,500 patrons who … Read More

A Library of Things Builds Community Connections: Housatonic Creates!

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Great Barrington, Mass. – February 27 – Need a Dremel to help finish the edge of a countertop? Do you have a graduation coming up that you would like to record? Have you always wanted to learn how to knit but wanted to try it first? You can now do all of these things, and more, at the Ramsdell Library … Read More

Jasmine Rivera-Boucher Promoted to Director of Adult Foster Care at BFAIR

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North Adams, Mass. – February 26 – Jasmine Rivera-Boucher has been promoted to the Director of Adult Foster Care (AFC) and Shared Living services. The Director is responsible for the day to day operations of both programs, the development and implementation of the AFC/SL, accreditation, policies and procedures as well as the fiscal administration of the AFC department. The Director … Read More

CHP Expands Physical Therapy Staff in Great Barrington

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Great Barrington, Mass. – February 24 – Community Health Programs has expanded its physical therapy staff in Great Barrington with the addition of Jennifer Valente, PTA. A licensed physical therapist assistant, Valente worked most recently at Berkshire Rehabilitation Skilled Care Center and the Farmington River School. She also works as a tutor and lab assistant in the physical therapist assistant … Read More