Bazaar Productions has announced its open artist application to the 2008 Berkshire Fringe. Over the last three years, The Berkshire Fringe has hosted more than 100 performers and presented three dozen new works that have blended genres, represented new styles, and delved into traditions underrepresented in the mainstream. Held in the Daniel Arts Center at Simon’s Rock College in July and August, the Festival will feature 21 days of dynamic new works of theater, dance and multi-media performances by emerging artists from across the United States.
Since 2005, Bazaar Productions and the Berkshire Fringe have filled a niche in the local cultural community by providing an opportunity for emerging artists to perform in a fresh, exciting and professional atmosphere. In 2008, six companies or individuals will be invited to participate. All will receive a state of the art theater space, housing, assistance with marketing and publicity, extensive support from technical and front of house staff and a percentage of their box office. Bazaar Productions, Inc is solely dedicated to presenting new works at affordable ticket prices while focusing funds and resources to create an exemplary experience for all participating artists.
Perspective artists may visit www.berkshirefringe.org for more information and to obtain application guidelines. Inquiries can be answered by e-mailing co-artistic director Sara Katzoff at sara(at)berkshirefringe.org or calling the offices of Bazaar Productions at (413) 320-4175. The deadline for submission is February 1st, 2008. All applications must be received by February 1st, 2008.
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Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Holds Awards Banquet
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Friday honored outstanding contributors to the Berkshire County sports scene at its third annual Awards Dinner at the Polish Falcon Club.
The foundation supports youth sports throughout the county each year.
In 2025-26, those donations totaled more than $30,000 to groups ranging from youth football and cheerleading programs, Pittsfield Little League, Northern Berkshire Softball and the Pittsfield Boys and Girls Club Recreation Therapy Program, to name a few.
Funds raised by the foundation also go to support its annual Vera Barborotta Memorial Sportsman Scholarship, which this year went to Lee High School graduate Joey Abderhalden and Taconic grad Madeline Harrington.
Two other recently graduated high school standout athletes were recognized as winners of the Al Bianchi Memorial Athletes of the Year: Madison McCarthy and Cooper Calvert, both of Wahconah Regional High School.
Pittsfield High School girls basketball coach Kristy Conyers and Hoosac Valley boys basketball coach Matt Larabee received the foundation's Coach of the Year Awards.
John Castonguay received the Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Living Legend Award. A.J. Ziter took home the Connie Bianchi Memorial Award of Merit. And Mark Moulton rounded out the honorees with the foundation's Volunteer of the Year Award.
Cassidy Flynn scattered five hits in a complete-game effort in the circle as Lenox upset top-seeded Hoosac Valley, 3-2, in the quarter-finals of the Division 5 State Tournament. click for more
Brayden Durant struck out seven and walked one in a complete-game effort on the mound Saturday to pitch the Drury baseball team to a 6-0 win over Keefe Tech in the quarter-finals of the Division 5 State Tournament at Joe Wolfe Field. click for more
Jason Codey struck out 13, walked two and allowed just an infield single as the Generals earned a 7-1 win over Wahconah to claim their third straight regional title. click for more
Gracelyn Wright struck out eight, and Genevieve Lagess went 3-for-5 with four runs batted in as the Hurricanes beat Monson, 17-3, to claim their first Western Mass title in four years. click for more
For the boys, Ward Bianchi helped lead the way with a win in the shot put and a second place in the javelin as the Mounties finished 16 points ahead of runner-up Pittsfield (pending the results of the pole vault, which were unavailable at 11 p.m. Friday night). click for more
