Crescendo’s opening concert program of its 15th season offers a musical glimpse of the rarely-heard, exquisite repertoire written for theorbo and harpsichord. Performances are 4 p.m., September 7 at Saint James Place in Great Barrington, and 4 p.m., September 8 at Trinity Church in Lakeville. Tickets are $35 general, $60 premium and $10 under 18. Tickets are available now at … Read More

Great Barrington, Mass. — The Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire (CDCSB) will host its third annual Community At Bat, a charity softball game to support new low-moderate income housing in the Berkshires. The event will take place on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Memorial Field Park located on Bridge Street in Great Barrington, Mass. The game will begin at … Read More

North Adams, Mass. — DownStreet Art, the last-Thursday-of-the-month popup program of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ Berkshire Cultural Resource Center (MCLA BCRC), returns to downtown North Adams from 5-8 p.m. on August 29, 2019. As always, DownStreet Art is free and open to the public. DSA returns to downtown North Adams on Sept. 26, the final installment of the season. … Read More

MassHire Berkshire Career Center, in collaboration with, Elder Services of Berkshire County Inc. and Age Friendly Berkshires are hosting their second annual 50 Plus Job Fair.  The companies / organizations joining us are age friendly or thinking about developing a multi-generational workforce and will meet job seekers to discuss their employment opportunities.  The targeted job seekers who are looking for … Read More

Great Barrington, Mass. – It is with great excitement that Berkshire South Regional Community Center (BSRCC) announces Bobbie Hallig as this year’s Edwin A. Jaffe Award winner and Gala honoree. Hallig will be presented with the award on Saturday, September 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Gala attendees will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a raffle, dinner then a live auction benefiting … Read More

Great Barrington, Mass. – On Friday, August 2, ExtraSpecialTeas Executive Director Cherri Sanes and the staff of ExtraSpecialTeas received the outstanding results of their recent Quality Enhancement Review performed by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) early in July. Members of the review team met with ExtraSpecialTeas professionals and participants at ExtraSpecialTeas at 2 Elm Street, to personally deliver … Read More

Stockbridge, Mass. – August 8, 2019 – Robert Burnell has been appointed Executive Chef of all dining venues at the Red Lion Inn. In his new role, Burnell oversees the day-to-day culinary operations of the Main Dining Room, Widow Bingham’s Tavern, the Lion’s Den, and the seasonally open Courtyard. In addition, Chef Burnell will collaborate with Brian Alberg, Vice-President of … Read More

Great Barrington, Mass. — August 7 — The Berkshire Waldorf School (formerly known as The Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School) announces a new Early Childhood 2-day program for children ages 2½ to 3½. The new program, starting on September 9, will be held on Thursdays and Fridays through the school year. Located in the Rose Room nursery at the Betty … Read More

Shannon Zayac, Manager, Industry Relations will be engaging employers throughout Berkshire County to define their workforce needs and assist with recruitment and retention strategies. She will be coordinating relevant training grants to bring more skilled-workers into the workforce and develop a pipeline of future workers, expanding the career ladders within the manufacturing, hospitality, and healthcare sectors. Ms. Zayac will be … Read More

Announcing the launch of a free six month series of workshops called Healing Heart Series: Strength & Freedom From Abuse, that began in July and ends December 29th, 2019.  Julie Bishop, founder of the Berkshires based non-profit, Walnut Woods, currently a 501(c)3 under the national organization Angel for Angels, seeks to provide education and healing to those who have experienced … Read More