Open artist application to the 2009 Berkshire Fringe

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Bazaar Productions is delighted to announce our open artist application to the 2009 Berkshire Fringe! Over the last four years, The Festival 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 Bard College at Simon's Rock in late 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, The Berkshire Fringe has 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 2009, six companies or individuals will be invited to participate. All artists 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 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 http://www.berkshirefringe.org for more information and to obtain the application and 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 Monday February 2nd, 2009. All applications must be postmarked by February 2nd, 2009.
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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Fire Department received a call from the owner of 6 Bangor St. reporting smoke and flames at around 1:44 p.m.

Firefighters arriving on scene reported heavy smoke emanating from the 1940s single-family ranch home in the thickly settled neighborhood.

The blaze was brought under control in less than an hour and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. 

"The homeowner was outside doing some work, evidently, opened the door when she came back in the house, and there were flames and smoke, so she backed out and called us, and that's all we know right now," Deputy Fire Chief Glen Storie said around 2:35 p.m. 

The fire was out at that time, and first responders observed "quite a bit of damage" to the home. The cause is still under investigation. 

Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Pittsfield departments responded to the scene, and Hancock covered the station during the call. 

"The first crew in knocked the fire right down with the first engine," Storie said. 

Smoke could be seen coming from the back of the home. Part of Narragansett Avenue and Bangor Avenue were blocked off while firefighters battled the blaze. 

 

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