Berkshire Lyric, a musical institution that took shape 50 years ago, will take the stage at Tanglewood’s Seiji Ozawa Hall in celebration of its golden anniversary with a gala concert on Sunday, June 9 at 3 P.M. The 90-voice Berkshire Lyric Chorus will be joined by the Blafield Children’s Chorus in an afternoon of choral … Continue reading Golden Tones: Berkshire Lyric Celebrates 50 Years with Gala Concert
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PodCamp Western Mass. Turns Five
PodCamp Western Mass. 5 (PCWM), convened on Saturday, March 30 at Holyoke Community College’s Kittredge Business Center. PCWM, in short, is a full day of lively discussion, info-sharing, and plenty of documentation via smartphone, tablet, or laptop. The event welcomes anyone interested in learning more about social media and networking, from beginners to advanced practitioners. … Continue reading PodCamp Western Mass. Turns Five
A History of Halloween Heritage in the Berkshires
Blogtoberfest Guest Post #4, by Joe Durwin Living in the Berkshires, October is always one of the most vivid months to me. The tenth month of the year in these hills is a boisterous swirl of foliage, harvest festivals, favorite foods, costume parties, and ghost stories. October is a time of such resplendent colors that … Continue reading A History of Halloween Heritage in the Berkshires
I Would Like, If I May, to take you on a PodCamp Journey.
Saturday, Feb. 25 brought with it the fourth installment of an annual event that's become as ingrained in me as my loves for pasta and cheese. PodCamp Western Mass. 4 convened at Holyoke Community College and welcomed more than 120 campers. Brings a tear to my nerdy little eye. This is a holy day for … Continue reading I Would Like, If I May, to take you on a PodCamp Journey.
Shooting from the Hip with Legend Lou Jones
Photographer Lou Jones has photographed the sloping roofs of Japanese homes as well as inmates on Death Row. He’s trekked to the top of a Hawaiian hotel with his mother, 86-years-old at the time, in tow, so he could show her what he does for a living. He’s been to Cuba as a journalist twice, … Continue reading Shooting from the Hip with Legend Lou Jones
