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Letter: Berkshire State Delegation Needed to Pass Ban on Puppy Mills
The public may be aware that I spear-headed local legislation in Pittsfield and Lenox banning the sale of puppies from puppy mills at pet stores. Berkshire Voters for Animals and the Massachusetts Humane Society were strong advocates and helped immensely. I have received an email from Berkshire Voters for Animals...
Shire Donuts set to open in Lenox next month
Lenox — Life in Lenox is about to get a whole lot sweeter! Following the December 31 closing of their first shop in their Adams hometown, Shire Donuts founders Heather and Jeff King scoured Williamstown and southern Berkshire County for a new business site to accompany their Dalton shop, finally settling on 51 Church Street in Lenox, in the former site of The Scoop ice creamery. The shop is slated to open July 3.
M&J's Taste of Home Opens on Park Street on Wednesday
ADAMS, Mass. — The light and shining interior of the old Adams dining car on Park Street is ready for its newest incarnation: M&J's Taste of Home. The diner is set to open at 6 a.m. sharp on Wednesday morning and will be open through Saturday from 6 to 2 and Sundays serving breakfast only from 6 to 1.
Williamstown to Take Up Regulations for Sidewalk Dining
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday got a preview of one of the first decisions it will face in the coming weeks: whether and how to regulate outdoor dining in public spaces in the town. Town Manager Robert Menicocci told the board that the Legislature recently permanently...
PREVIEW: Creedence Clearwater founder John Fogerty at Tanglewood on June 20 with George Thorogood
Lenox — John Fogerty, founder of the swamp rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) and writer of some of the most iconic songs in pop music history, will appear in concert at Tanglewood on Thursday, June 20, with blues rocker George Thorogood opening the show to confirm that he is still undeniably “bad to the bone.” Hearty Har, a band led by Fogerty’s sons Shane and Tyler, opens for Thorogood. (And, no, their music isn’t anything like their father’s: They have their own, well-developed sound.)
Victoria Jennings Ross to Speak at Ventfort Hall
LENOX, Mass. — Victoria Jennings Ross, an independent scholar who writes and lectures on art, architecture, and social history, will talk about several early Lenox feminists at Ventfort Hall's Tea & Talk on Tuesday, June 18 at 4 pm. A tea will be served after her presentation. According to...
Berkshire Pulse Appoints Abigail Rollins as New Executive Director
Berkshire Pulse has revealed that Abigail (Abi) Rollins will join the organization as its first-ever Executive Director. Abi will partner with Founder and Artistic Director, Bettina Montano, to fulfill Pulse's mission of strengthening and enriching community life through diverse and accessible programming in performing, movement and the creative arts. Abigail will begin her role at Pulse on July 15, 2024.
The 18th Annual Berkshire International Film Festival
The 18th Annual Berkshire International Film Festival began on Thursday, May 30, and ended on Sunday, June 2. (BIFF) features films, events, and special guests annually in Great Barrington and Lenox, Massachusetts. The festival gathers industry professionals and fans for a four-day celebration. This year’s lineup featured documentaries, narrative features,...
Lenox Memorial Middle School Presents 'Honk! Jr'
LENOX, Mass. — Lenox Memorial Middle School students will perform a musical adaptation of "The Ugly Duckling" at the Duffin Theater on Friday, June 14 at 6 pm and Saturday, June 15 at 1 pm. "Honk! Jr." is a heartwarming celebration of being brave, bold & different that is...
Cast Set for ABE LINCOLN IN ILLINOIS at Berkshire Theatre Group
BTGY (Young Adult) Young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 can purchase one ticket to any BTG produced show for $30 (fees included). This offer is available by phone or in person only. Additionally, one BTG presented show ticket may be purchased for 10% off the single ticket price (rental events not included).
Video: More Rehearsal Footage from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Barrington Stage Company
Go inside rehearsal for La Cage Aux Folles at Barrington Stage Company in this all new-video! The production stars Alex Michaels, aka Alexis Michelle as Albin and Tom Story as Georges. Check out the new clip!. La Cage aux Folles will play Barrington Stage Company's Boyd-Quinson Stage from June 11-July...
WAM Theatre Will Host 15th Anniversary Benefit in August
Join WAM Theatre at The Mount (Edith Wharton’s Home) on August 18, 2024 for a special 15th Anniversary Celebration featuring a one-night-only performance of Fragments of Outside,created and directed by WAM’s new Artistic Director Genée Coreno. Heralding the arrival of WAM’s new Artistic Director, Fragments of Outside...
Clark Art Reception, Lecture For Guillaume Lethiere Exhibition
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Friday, June 14, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, the Clark Art Institute celebrates the opening of Guillaume Lethière with a free community-wide celebration, offering guests an opportunity to preview its newest exhibition. On Saturday, June 15, at 11 am, exhibition co-curators Esther Bell, deputy...
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