Twenty years ago, 21-year-old gay student Matthew Shepard was murdered in the town of Laramie, Wyoming, a hate crime which captured the nation's attention. In response, The Laramie Project, a breathtaking ensemble theater piece was created. The Whitney Center for the Arts presents three performances of this play, written by Moises Kaufman and the Tectonic Theater Project. The Saturday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. performance falls on Matthew Shepard's birthday and special tickets are available for a pre-show reception/celebration of life at 6:30 p.m.
Students from Miss Hall's School will host a show that they've curated, Ten Now: A Pop-up Art Show, at The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts from 6-8 p.m. Ten artists will be present, and each will be making their art live in different mediums. The artists include both Miss Hall's students and artists from the community, including Nicole Irene, Phillip Knoll, Lanna Knoll, Joanie Ciolfi, Eva Schuster, Jingtong Zhang, Zoe Yang, Peggy Morse, Debbie Carter and Gary Grosenbeck.
Tai Chi for Traumais a chance to tap in and find inner strength for healing. Learn the fundamentals of Tai Chi and its healing components. Move and experience the connection of the mind and body. Learn breathing techniques that help calm the nervous system and reduce anxiety, and simple routines that you can do on your own. This program is great for everyone from first-timers to experienced Tai Chi and Qi Gong practitioners. 6-8 p.m.
Bring your friends and your favorite beverage, and learn to make your own holiday wreath at Wreaths and Wine. A $35 fee includes all supplies and snacks. All proceeds benefit Moments House's free programs and services. 4-7 p.m. at New Moon Lodge (Masonic Temple), 116 South Street.
Zion Lutheran Church presents itsannual craft fair, cookie walk and holiday tag sale, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 74 First Street.The sale will feature more than 14 vendors in the recently renovated and fully accessible Common Room. There also will be a bake sale and hot soup to keep you warm!
Sandhya Suri weaves together archive footage to create an emotionally resonant story about life across India pre-1947. Drawn from the BFI National Archive, it features some of the earliest surviving film from India as well as gorgeous travelogues, intimate home movies, and newsreels from British, French and Indian filmmakers. The film explores not only the people and places of more than 70 years ago, but asks us to engage with broader themes of a shared history, shifting perspectives in the lead-up to Indian independence and the ghosts of the past. Around India boasts a new score that fuses Western and Indian music from composer and sarod player Soumik Datta.
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Dalton Town Hall Lift Solutions in Development
By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — Solutions are being sought for the lift in Town Hall that has been out of service since December because of safety concerns.
Building Grounds Superintendent Jeff Burch told the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee meeting on Tuesday night that Hill Engineering has been contracted to come up with a potential option.
The lift is in the police station and the only other lift for the town hall is in the library, which is not accessible after library hours.
Previous attempts by Garaventa Lift to repair it have been unsuccessful.
Replacing it in the same location is not an option because the new weight limit requirement went from 400 pounds to 650 pounds. Determining whether the current railings can hold 650 pounds is outside the scope of Garaventa's services to the town.
The first option Hill has proposed is to install a vertical lift in a storage closet to the left of the police entrance, which would go up into the town account's office.
A member of the committee expressed concern that the current office location may not be suitable as it could hinder access to the police station during construction.
Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.
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Between disagreements about site design and a formal funding process not yet established, more time is needed before a decision can be made.
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The Ordinances and Rules subcommittee on Monday unanimously supported a pay raise for election workers, free downtown parking for veterans, and safeguards to better protect wetlands.
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A parking study of North Street will be presented at Tuesday's City Council meeting. The design maintains parallel parking while expanding pedestrian zones and adding protected bike lanes. click for more