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By Tai B. CIP Berkshire Student & Sound Operator for Beauty and the Beast Jr. I was so humbled and honored to work with all of you on this production as the sound operator these past three days. At this time, I want to acknowledge everyone who was involved in this production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. To our marvelous Director, Kara Demler, who always believed in...

Bradley Farm is excited to announce our season two of Seeds of Harmony Concert Series, to be held at the Farm Co-op in Lanesboro, MA (on Rt. 7). Season two will highlight local singer/songwriters such as Viatsa, Billy Keane, and Stonefolk. Jamie Kent will be returning to the farm along with Matt Szlachetka, Jeff Campbell and Megan Slankard in their Bose Troubadour tour. This se...

Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty And The Beast JR. Featuring songs from the Academy Award-winning animated feature, this stage version includes music by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. Be our Guest for this ” Tale as old as time." The Academy Award-winning film comes to life in this romantic and beloved...

The Berkshire Gateway Jazz Weekend presents ticketed headline concerts this year on Friday June 19 and Saturday June 20 plus free "Jazz in the Park" on Saturday afternoon together with an Art Show, food vendors and shopping all in the beautiful western Massachusetts town of Lee, MA, the "Gateway to the Berkshires". Berkshire Jazz Collective June 18, 2015 @ 7:30 pm Anchored...

The Grumbling Gryphons Traveling Children’s Theater presents: SEAMAGIC - An Environmental Musical of the Sea Directed by Leslie Elias Admission is Free / Suggested donation $5 There will be a pre-show workshop at 9:30AM. Children must pre-register for the workshop only by calling: 413 394-5023 or email: kdemler@cipberkshire.org The audience will join Marina, a young teenage...

Join this friendly summer gathering for writers of fiction or nonfiction. Workshop sessions will begin with brief writing exercises followed by time to share work in a supportive setting. Please bring a notebook and your lucky pen. Instructor Lara Tupper looks forward to hearing your good words. Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm, June 3 – July 29 (no class July 22). $250 for 8 session...

Bossa Triba with members of the “Berkshire Bateria” Brazilian Percussion Ensemble and Samba dancers! Wine, beer, and Mexican fare available for purchase. May 2, 2015 @ 7:30 pm $10 in advance, $12 at the door; Ages 21+ Tickets can be purchased online, or at the Spectrum Playhouse or Good Purpose Gallery.

Magic Up Close with Carl Sieger Master of Sleight-of-Hand Magic, Carl Seiger is presenting his new show live at the Spectrum Playhouse! Beer, wine & other treats available at 7:00 and during intermission by the College Internship Program. May 8 + May 9, 7:30pm - 9pm $25, Suggested Ages 16+ Call 413-394-5023 or email kdemler@cipberkshire.org to purchase tickets! Revie...

During the dead of winter Berkshire Fine Arts sponsored a contest to write poems responding to the theme of elevators. It was inspired by an e mail exchange in which photographer Jonas Dovydenas notified publisher/ editor Charles Giuliano that it was not possible to compose a poem about an elevator. In an email blast Giuliano took up the gauntlet while informing readers of t...

Friday, March 27: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm; $3 cover / Beer and wine available for purchase. With a large repertoire of well crafted original tunes and classic rock/folk covers, Rev Tor is capable of delivering an energy driven acoustic set or a laid back coffee house/pub performance depending on the mood and vibe of the venue and audience. Formally of Berkshire County cover ban...