Romance, Soul & Rock N' Roll, a Pittsfield based amateur musical revue has announced the dates for their 6th annual fall show. The group will perform October 4, 5 and 6, 7:30pm at Berkshire Community College's Robert Boland Theater. They will return the following week, on October 13, at 7:30pm to perform at the Colonial Theatre. Tickets for both shows are currently on sale.
Ted Concepcion, director of the group stated, the group is excited to be performing again at the BCC Robert Boland Theatre, and again at the Colonial Theatre of which was a sold out performance in 2006. All proceeds from their shows will benefit the Berkshire County chapter of the Jimmy Fund. In addition, this year's show will be performed in the memory of Cathy Soldo, who passed away in August of this year. Cathy was Vice-President of the Berkshire County Jimmy Fund board, as well as the show's liaison with the Jimmy Fund. She was truly dedicated to the objective and goals of the Jimmy Fund and to, not only Romance, Soul & Rock N' Roll, but to all the shows she participated with over the years!
Last year, RSRR raised $18,900.45. All ticket proceeds raised from the shows are used in various ways to help local families stricken with cancer
This year's show will mark the sixth that Concepcion and his Assistant Director, Donna Vidoli have produced for the charity, and he promises that this year's show, entitled "Simply The Best", will in fact, be simply the best! "I assure you that this year's show will be up to the same level of entertainment that our audiences have come to expect and look forward to."
"We have an incredible cast of singers and dancers who have been working hard perfecting yet another entertaining show with ALL NEW songs and choreography. "Concepcion's hallmark continues to be his ability to recruit and direct an impressive array of both singers and dancers. The tightly choreographed dance numbers feature an enthusiastic group of young men and women. Their energy helps drive the show from its opening number through the high energy two song opening of the second half and right into the finale.
Joining Concepcion, who not only directs and produces but also sings and dances, is a 28 member seasoned group of veteran performers, including Michele Marano, Lynn Arseneau, Lynne Mazzeo, Chris Riello as well as Scott Ellis, Jim Guzzo and Malcolm Frazer. Leading the dancers this year is Dance Captain, Kate Frissell.
The band is also as impressive as the vocal line up, and once again is under the direction of co-musical directors Dave Flynn and Alan Gold.
All in all, the talented cast and crew led by the very creative and talented Concepcion promises to be another thoroughly entertaining evening for show-goers.
The group will perform October 4, 5 and 6, 7:30pm at BCC's Robert Boland Theater. They will return the following week, October 13, at 7:30pm to perform at the Colonial Theatre. Tickets for both shows are on sale now.
Tickets for the Colonial performance may be reserved on their website, www.thecolonialtheatre.org or by calling the Colonial Box Office at 413-997-4444. Tickets for the BCC performances are available at Miller's Art Supply & Woodbros, both in Pittsfield as well as from any cast, band or crew member or by calling 413-443-4984. For more information, patrons are encouraged to call 413-443-4905.
About The Jimmy Fund And Dana-Farber Cancer Institute:
The Jimmy Fund is the official fund-raising arm of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund Pediatric Cancer Clinic. Since its founding in 1948, the Jimmy Fund has supported the fight against cancer in children and adults at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, helping to raise the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world.
The Berkshire County Chapter of the Jimmy Fund:
Founded in 1986, the Berkshire County chapter of the Jimmy Fund raises money to assist the families of local cancer patients undergoing treatment at Dana-Farber in Boston, especially children. The money raised locally helps area families defray the costs of travel and lodging for patients and their families during their treatment, as well as various other costs associated with their illness and recovery.
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What a fabulous show this was last year! Can't wait to see it again!
Lanesborough Town Meeting to Vote Budget, Bylaws & Vehicle Purchases
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Tuesday's annual town meeting includes a $14 million operating budget, new short-term rentals, accessory dwelling units and sign bylaws, and free cash article appropriations.
Voters will gather at Lanesborough Elementary School on June 9 at 6 p.m. to decide on 20 warrant articles.
The fiscal 2027 budget is up a little over 10 percent. Some of the main increases are the Mount Greylock Regional School District and McCann Technical School: the McCann assessment is up more than 30 percent based on factors including enrollment and the school renovation project, and Mount Greylock's is up 11 percent.
Article 11 is for the town to vote to approve from free cash the sum of $16,298.48 for the McCann Technical School roof and window replacement project so as not to impact the budget. Article 3 is appropriate $7,586,284 for Mount Greylock Regional School assessment.
Another notable increase was in life and health insurance, showing an increase of about 26 percent.
Ambulance Director Jen Weber is planning 24-hour coverage, which means more staff and a hike in her budget. One of the articles asks the town to appropriate $234,100 to operate the Ambulance Enterprise Fund for salaries and expenses.
Many town departments are looking for new vehicles. The Fire Department is looking to replace its outdated 1996 fire engine. There are two articles related to the truck at a total of $813,366. Article 12 would transfer $225,000 from free cash into the Fire Truck Stabilization Fund; Article 13 would transfer $605,000 from the fund and authorize the borrowing of $208,366.08.
The total includes a $100,000 contingency cost to cover any additional costs if a 2026 model-year chassis cannot be secured before new emissions standards go into effect in 2027.
The board at its last meeting moved the $225,000 transfer to come before the borrowing article, changing the stabilization number. If the $225,000 is not voted on, then they will amend the next article's number on the floor, subtracting the $225,000. This shows the borrowing number significantly lower.
Article 17 asks for the transfer of $80,000 from free cash to replace a police cruiser.
Police Chief Rob Derksen's aim is to replace one vehicle every other year, meaning the oldest vehicle gets replaced about every 10 years.
He stressed that if delayed this year, the town may have to double up in a future year to get back on schedule, and that paying later usually costs more. The article will ask for $80,000 from free cash, the vehicles used to be funded by the BHRD.
Lastly, the Highway Department is looking to replace a 2014 International dump truck that will be a total of $330,000 and will take two to three years to receive.
Money will be used from last year's approval of $250,000 from free cash for the replacement of a 2012 highway front-end loader that was underspent $49,261. Town meeting is being asked to approve a transfer of $53,274.85 from free cash and the use of $227,464 from funds from the Sale of Town Real Estate to fund the balance.
Other free cash proposals include $1,200 to purchase software to support tracking and ongoing maintenance schedules of town-owned vehicles; $42,000 for the replacement of the Highway Department's storage shed roof, $200,000 to reduce the tax levy.
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