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$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In North Adams
On Wednesday, May 22, multiple Bay Staters won massive prizes, including a $1 million jackpot, a $710,000 Megabucks win — the second such prize this month — and multiple $100,000 winners. One of those six-figure winners was from North Adams in Berkshire County. The winner claimed the prize...
PCTV Pizza Fundraiser Successful in Second Year
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than 170 people gathered for the love of pizza and community television on Thursday. Pittsfield Community Television's second Eatza Pizza fundraiser was held at Berkshire Hills Country Club, featuring pies from seven local eateries. Hungry attendees sampled pizzas ranging from classic cheese to veggie, meat, and even hot honey topped.
Memorial Day Events 2024
Below is a list of Memorial Day parades and ceremonies that will be updated as the information becomes available; only starred entries are confirmed. All events are on Monday, May 27, unless otherwise noted. Holiday closings can be found here. Please note that unconfirmed events are marked with a strike-through and are based on past observances.
Memorial Day parades and services around town, plus a weekend carnival
Highlighted below are Memorial Day parades, services and events that are scheduled to take place in Northport, East Northport and Huntington this weekend. The Northport Memorial Day Parade and Services will be held on Monday, May 27 at 10am on Main Street in Northport Village. The line of march will be led by American Legion Post 694 and post commander Bill McKenna. It will begin at the Brosnan building on Laurel Avenue, with a procession that includes 12 wreath placements along Main Street and into Northport Village Park. To see the locations of the wreath placements, check out our past article here.
Weekend Outlook: Spring Fling, Anniversary Celebrations & More
The Berkshires and surrounding areas will have various events this weekend, including anniversary celebrations, a spring fling, a comedy festival, and more. Memorial Day times and events here. 25th Anniversary Community Celebration. Mass MoCA, North Adams. Time: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The contemporary art museum will celebrates...
The Huntington's 'Toni Stone' is a home run
To reach for and achieve a dream is a real gift. Marcenia Lyle “Toni” Stone, born in 1921, toiled and stretched for her dream of playing baseball — a radical ambition in that era — and later became the first woman to join a professional men’s baseball team. She played in the Negro Leagues replacing Hank Aaron on second base. Playwright Lydia Diamond takes audiences on a thrilling voyage through this trailblazer’s remarkable life in “Toni Stone” at The Huntington Theatre through June 16.
Bow Bow Bash set for Friday at rejuvenated Iron Horse
Musical acts are gearing up for a benefit concert in the newly-reopened Iron Horse Music Hall – all for a cause that supports local students pursuing music. The third annual “Bow Bow Bash” is slated for 7 p.m. According to the Northampton Arts Council, the event’s organizer,...
National Medal for Museum and Library Service goes to Colrain’s Griswold Memorial Library
COLRAIN — A federal institute has named the Griswold Memorial Library as one of 10 recipients of the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced the 2024 National Medal for Museum...
May 22, 2024: Fermenting the change we walk across
Stoneman Brewery is a small-scale brewery and a 2024 Good Food Award recipient located in Colrain, MA. We tell you all about our visit with Justin Korby of Stoneman Brewery and Colrain’s newest Selectboard member, Katie Korby of Real Pickles. They teach us about making good local food on a small scale as both are receiving Good Food Awards!
Berkshire Museum Announces Summer Exhibition
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Museum to display "The Animal Art of Julie Bell" an exhibition showcasing the works of one of the acclaimed fantasy artist. On view to the public June 1 through September 29. "When I'm painting animals with all their beauty and wild nature, I experience the...
Berkshire International Film Festival 2024
Great Barrington/Lenox— The 18th Annual Berkshire International Film Festival (BIFF,) one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World,” is happening May 30th through June 2nd in Great Barrington and Lenox. With an ongoing commitment to presenting the best in independent film, the festival...
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