Mayfest Returns to Downtown Bennington | 11:45AM / Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | |
BENNINGTON, Vt. — The 35th annual Mayfest Arts and Crafts Festival returns to Bennington after a COVID-19 driven two-year hiatus. Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic and filled with over 95 vendors offering juried crafts and specialty food on May 28 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public with plenty of free parking downtown. There will be many different types of live performances throughout the day on four separate stages including the Thomson Family Stage in Merchants Park as well as children's activities, live demos, and much more. Artisans will be offering a range of products, from handmade jewelry, 1 Comment
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NBYHL Ice Jam Fundraiser Concert | 11:32AM / Wednesday, May 11, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Northern Berkshire Youth Hockey League (NBYHL) is hosting a fundraising event at the Peter Foote Memorial Rink on Saturday, May 14. The ice will be melted in order to host a night of country music to benefit NBYHL. Local singer/songwriter CJ Field and Nashville recording artist Timmy Brown will be performing. Food trucks and a bar will be provided by Bounti Fare Doors open at 5 pm. The show starts at 6 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. The Peter Foote Memorial Rinks is located on 1267 South Church St. 0 Comments
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MCLA Art Exhibition: 'Stigmas and Stories: Changing the Narrative' | 08:06AM / Tuesday, May 03, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' (MCLA) Gallery 51 will host "Stigmas and Stories: Changing the Narrative," featuring artwork from students in the Classes of 2020, 2021, 2022, with an in-person opening reception at the gallery from 5-6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022. This event free and is open to the public, and refreshments will be served. This exhibition will feature three graduating senior artists: Kennedy Sobon, Nhi Lam, and Ana Sheehy, all from the Class of 2022, as well as the work from from the 2020 and 2021 classes. According to a press release, the artists explore how art can 8 Comments
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Mass MoCA Teen Invitational Celebrates Local Art StudentsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:50PM / Monday, May 02, 2022 | |
The winner of the $300 Berkshire Eagle grand prize was Christopher Fortier of Hoosac Valley High School for his handsewn 'Cliff the bull' costume. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Nearly 300 area high school students participated in this year's Teen Invitational at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. The weekend exhibition was the 10th event and the first since 2019 because of the pandemic. This year, the invitational was held inside Building 6 next to the Jenny Holzer exhibit. The students expressed their creativity in a wide array of media include photography, ceramics, textiles, machining, paper and painting. Eight high schools participated: 0 Comments
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Supaman Brings Blend of Native, Hip Hop Stylings to Mass MoCABy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
04:53PM / Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning performer Supaman will be showcasing his unique style of music that incorporates Native culture, comedy, and urban hip hop at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art this Saturday. Supaman said he shares his music in an effort to empower everyone and share stories to make a better world. "I'm always trying to empower young people, whether they're native or not, whoever it is, trying to bring human beings together in unity, and celebrate diversity at the same time," the artist said in a recent phone interview. With an open heart and open mind, he believes that humanity can take the first step in trying to 1 Comment
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ArtWeek Berkshires 2022 Welcomes Submissions| 12:10PM / Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County's five Cultural Districts are partnering again to expand ArtWeek Berkshires 2022 that will take place from Sept 15 to Sept 25. The coalition recently posted its first 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 are welcome. Representatives from the five Cultural District began meeting in February to 0 Comments
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Cultural Council Grants Awarded To Northern Berkshire Communities| 04:00PM / Monday, April 04, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— State Representative John Barrett, III and the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire jointly announced awards of 83 grants totaling $85,537.00, for cultural programs in Northern Berkshire Communities. "I'm pleased that the State Legislature has once again shown its support of local cultural councils across the State. Investing in arts, sciences, and humanities has proven to be a critical component in improving the quality of life in communities across the Commonwealth," said State Representative John Barrett, III. A full list of awards can be found here. These eleven communities are comprised of; Adams, Cheshire, 0 Comments
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BCT Presents 'A Brand New Day! Broadway Songs of Hope'| 12:41PM / Friday, March 25, 2022 | |
 BENNINGTON, Vt. Bennington Community Theater presents an evening of show tunes, and "A Brand New Day! Broadway Songs of Hope" runs March 31–April 3, 2022, at Bennington Performing Arts Center. Featuring solos, duets, and ensemble numbers from the 1930s to modern-day musicals, the show highlights local talent. Directed by D. Mark Blank, with Music Direction by Richard Cherry, and Choreography by Kristi Segura. "I can't wait to share the talents of this incredible cast with the community of Southern Vermont," said director D. Mark Blank, "The show was originally scheduled to run in April 2020, but after one rehearsal, we postponed due to 0 Comments
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MCLA Theatre to Present 'Intimate Apparel' | 12:34PM / Friday, March 25, 2022 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Theatre Program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will present "Intimate Apparel" in person at MCLA's Venable Theater, beginning Friday, April 1, 2022, through Sunday, April 10, 2022. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit https://our.show/intimateapparel. Written by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, "Intimate Apparel" was the winner of the 2004 Steinberg New Play Award, New York Drama Critics' Circle Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award is directed by Berkshire native and co-founder of the Berkshire Fringe, Sara Katzoff. According to a press 0 Comments
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New Mass MoCA Director Sees Partnership Opportunities With North AdamsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
03:29PM / Monday, March 21, 2022 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art's new executive director is looking forward to partnering with the city to revitalize the downtown postpandemic. Kristy Edmunds, speaking from the West Coast at last week's Mass MoCA Commission meeting, said she's been meeting with stakeholders — business owners, city officials, community members, educators — while getting to know the museum's cultural structure, physical plant and mission. "I feel like I've really been able to get around quite a lot and understand more of the dynamics going on, with both the aspirations of North Adams as a community, but 22 Comments
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