Crowell to lead Berkshire Cultural Resource Center
NORTH ADAMS – Jennifer Crowell joined the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ Berkshire Cultural Resource Center as the program coordinator. Crowell brings to MCLA a background in festival and music…
Mahaiwe plans a busy August
GREAT BARRINGTON – Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center is preparing for a jam packed end to summer. The theater kicks off its August schedule with Magic Tree House Free Fun Friday…
Renewable energy legislation gains momentum
In an effort to expand the alternative energy portfolio across the Commonwealth, a bill has been introduced that would make renewable heating and cooling systems eligible for financial credit. A…
Local artist unveils murals
NORTH ADAMS – On Thursday, July 25, as part of DownStreet Art, local artist Peter Dudek unveiled a series of murals throughout downtown. The mural series, entitled “House Dreaming (and…
WMECo scam alert
Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECo) customers should be aware of a phone scam that involves the caller ordering the customer to purchase a pre-paid debit card. Scammers claiming to be…
Sheffield starts new committee
SHEFFIELD – Housing has long been an issue in Berkshire County. Now a new committee has been started to develop a plan for how to deal with the issue. To address…
Cancer hits Berkshire Beacon editor and publisher
Editor’s Note: Prostate cancer hits men of all ages and at various degrees. The questions are: Do you have a doctor examine you or do you let it go until…
Pilot farmers market debuts in Adams
ADAMS – The official launching of a pilot Sunday farmers market took place last weekend under sunny skies as vendors sold a variety of merchandise ranging from corn husk dolls and barbecue grills…
Annual crafts fair coming up in Great Barrington
GREAT BARRINGTON – For the 40th year, Monument Mountain Regional High School will be transformed into a bazaar of sorts to highlight the work of local artists. The Berkshire Crafts…
‘Mother Courage’ moves forward
LENOX – Shakespeare and Company forged a new professional relationship in 2012 when Artistic Director Tony Simotes brought one of his former teachers into the company mix: Olympia Dukakis starred…