Last Summer on Earth Tour stops at Tanglewood
LENOX – This Tuesday, three alternative rock groups will be hitting the stage in the Serge Koussevitzky Shed at Tanglewood. Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds Five and Guster are teaming up…
Not your typical wind turbine
ADAMS – Wind power remains a controversial topic, with some objecting to having to look at the large, three-bladed turbines and others raising concern that the machines are noisy and…
S&Co. raises $110,000 for education and training programs
LENOX – A fundraiser for Shakespeare and Company not only brought in $110,000, but also a dozen or so Broadway stars as part of a benefit performance and reception. “I…
Independence Day traditions upheld at Tanglewood
LENOX – The tradition of going to Tanglewood to celebrate Independence Day was kept alive this year, despite the lack of James Taylor’s presence. Jackson Browne hit the stage in…
Something for everyone at upcoming arts and crafts festival
LENOX – Church on the Hill’s annual arts and crafts festival in Lilac Park, a major fundraiser for church upkeep, outreach and missions, will have plenty to offer everyone, including some new…
Lenox’s Sue Merritt pays it forward with Pan Mass Challenge
LENOX – Local fitness instructor and personal trainer Sue Merritt has had some challenges to deal with over the past two years, with the biggest one being cancer. Yet today,…
Vince Gill returns to Tanglewood
LENOX – As you can see from the photograph, country music legend Vince Gill recently entertained the drenched crowd at Tanglewood. A brief storm erupted 15 minutes before concert time, causing…
Time to get your pow wow on
ADAMS – Get ready for some celebratory dance, song and drumming. The eighth annual Rock, Rattle and Drum Pow Wow is returning to The Berkshires this summer on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday,…
Lift Ev’ry Voice celebrates diversity in The Berkshires
The Lift Ev’ry Voice Festival is bringing a variety of cultural events to the area. “We are thrilled to bring back the 2013 Lift Ev’ry Voice Festival,” said Don Quinn Kelley, a co-chair of…
Author looks to help caregivers
LENOX – Helping a sick loved one can be very stressful. A warm and candid new book, How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick, offers wise guidance…