From 'Brothels' To The BerkshiresStaff Reports,
01:34PM / Monday, April 09, 2012 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshires have been a magnet for those seeking to enjoy the simple things in life, from the Shakers and their aesthetic frugality to the "masters of the universe" who built gilded mansions in its bucolic setting.
While sharing little in common, both groups sought renewal in both spirit and body with the land.
So it's no surprise that documentarian Pamela Boll selected the region for her new film, which will follow the latest seekers of land and spirit: a crop of local farmers working to connect people with the land and the region's growing industry in yoga and wellness.
Berkshire Film & Media Commission reports that the 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Wins Arts Video ChallengeStaff Reports,
01:06PM / Friday, November 19, 2010 | |
Congratulations to the city of Pittsfield for winning the Massachusetts Cultural Council Mayor's Art Challenge. The three-minute video of "The Art of Revitalizing a City" will be showcased at the State House this coming February at the Commonwealth Awards, the state's highest honors in arts and culture.
The awards are presented every two years and, in 2009, the city was recognized as the state's most Creative Community for its efforts in using arts and culture to advance its goals as a vital community.
Pittsfield was one of 16 videos entered in the contest and features Mayor James M.
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Berkshire Carousel Seeks Panel ArtistsStaff Reports,
04:06PM / Wednesday, October 27, 2010 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Carousel Art Committee is seeking volunteers to continue work on its project of creating the first wooden hand-carved carousel in New England in almost 100 years, specifically for the 28 panels that will decorate space around the horses.
Some 130 volunteers thus far have been involved in the carving and painting of carousel figures, fundraising and designing for the project. The first finished horse, "Kali," was unveiled in March.
The panel design phase involves the creation of 28 panels, 14 of which will form the upper border of the carousel; the other 14 panels will be placed in the upper
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Wanted: Poster For Pittsfield Parade 2011Staff Reports,
01:21PM / Tuesday, October 26, 2010 | |
The Pittsfield 4th of July Parade Committee is looking for a local artist to create the annual parade poster.
The theme for 2011 is "Pittsfield — 250 Years, Past, Present, Future"
Please send Pittsfield Parade a sketch of your idea for the 2011 poster by Nov. 1, 2010 at pittsfieldparade@aol.com. The artist will be notified by Dec. 1.
Finished poster must be in acrylics on 18-inch by 24-inch jessoed masonite, and must be submitted by March 1, 2011.
There is a $500 award, and the poster becomes the property of the Pittsfield Parade Committee to use as a fundraiser.
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Wilco Delivers Solid Set, Hints at Return to MoCAStaff Reports,
11:59PM / Saturday, August 14, 2010 | |
Wilco worked a sensational 2 1/2 hour set Saturday night at Mass MoCA's Joe Field. Lead singer Jeff Tweedy thanked the thousands in attendance (official number of tickets sold have yet to be released by event organizers):
"Thanks for letting us take over your town, or at least part of it," he said.
The freight train could be heard during one of Wilco's songs, and Tweedy quipped:
"You guys hear that train go by? We made that happen. It's part of our installation."
Tweedy also got the fans involved, letting the masses sing the first two verses to "Jesus, Etc." He said it was one of the top three renditions he's ever heard from an audience.
The band's
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