Winners announced for the 24th Annual “A Closer Look at the Berkshires” calendar contest

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Ten individuals have been announced as top winners in the 2008 “A Closer Look at the Berkshires” photography and art contest sponsored by the Quality Printing Company, Inc. of Pittsfield announced John G. DiSantis, CEO and president. The contest and calendar will celebrate its 24th year in 2007. The top twelve images chosen are displayed in the company’s full-color calendar. This years contest had 110 contestants who entered over 1200 images to be considered for the calendar. Judges for the 2008 competition were: Paul Rocheleau of Richmond, Jane McWhorter of Great Barrington and Joel LiBrizzi of Pittsfield. All three are professional photographers and have served as the judges of the contest for the past 24 years. Margareta Thaute of Alford was awarded the top prize of $250 for her image of a barn with flowers taken in Sheffield that will be used for the month of August. Robert Colantuono of North Adams won the second prize of $200 for his image of the island at Pontoosuc Lake in Pittsfield that will be used for the month of March. Robert Behr of Williamstown won the third prize of $150 for his image of the Green River in South Williamstown that will be used for the month of September. The runner-up winners of $50 were Mark Baldridge of Glendale; Jeffrey Sotek of New Lebanon, NY who had two images; Betsy Strauch of Lenox; Barbara Brady Conn of South Deerfield; David Haust of Chatham, NY; Bruce MacDonald of Adams and Peggy Braun of Lenox who had two images chosen. Thirteen contestants had images chosen for the honorable mention section: William Abele of Richmond; Joseph Strauch of Lenox; Ann Kotowicz of Pittsfield; Elizabeth Norton of Housatonic; Allan Pospisil of Windsor; Mary Ellen Foster of Alford; Mick Garrold of Great Barrington; Anne Bartini of Lenox; Daniel Morgan of North Adams. Also, Conn, Colantuono, Haust and Braun each had an honorable mention as well. These selections are published in the calendar but do not receive a monetary prize. All participants in the contest receive a complimentary calendar. Quality Printing Company is a full service graphics and printing company located in Pittsfield in a 30,000 square foot facility. The company provides single to eight-color perfecting and digital sheetfed printing, bindery and mailing to various businesses, industries, non-profits and educational institutions throughout the Northeast.
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Weekend Outlook: Juneteenth and Pride Celebration

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Check out the events happening this weekend including parades, parties and celebrations.

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10th Annual Berkshire Pride Festival and Parade
The Common Park, Pittsfield
Time: Saturday, 11 a.m.

The 10th annual pride parade and festival with fun games, performances, food, and more.

More information here.

Berkshire Mountain Faerie Festival
Bowe Field, Adams
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Visit the faerie realm in the Berkshires with food, music, activities, dancing and more. Tickets are sold at the gate for $12 and $5 for kids 12 and under.

More information here.

Juneteenth Celebration
Durant Park, Pittsfield
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

March to the park starts at City Hall, followed by music, dance, food, history and more hosted by NAACP Berkshires. The event is free and open to everyone.

Find a full schedule of the day's events here.

Friday 

Switch and Snacks: Teen Programming
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 2:30 p.m.

Teens are invited to bring their Nintendo Switches; there also will be multiple games and snacks for kids to enjoy and have fun.

More information here.

Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Bring your craft and work with other people that might be doing the same thing as you.

More information here.

Friday Karaoke 
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 to 11 p.m.

Belt out some of your favorite tunes and show off your voice.

More information here.

Wine Parlor & Bites
Revival House, Adams
Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
 
The Revival House on Commercial Street is hosting chef Xavier Jones for a popup restaurant on Fridays and Saturdays in June. Limited menu; $5 reservation includes beverage. 
 
More information here

Saturday 

UNO Block Party
UNO Community Center, North Adams
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

The annual neighborhood block party features music, games, food, and more activities to enjoy.

More information here.

Stacy Schiff on Samuel Adams
Adams Theater, Park Street
Time: 4 p.m.
 
In conversation with Sara Houghteling, Pulitzer Prize-winner Stacy Schiff will explore the origins of the American Revolution as detailed in her latest work, "The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams," for whom the town is named. Schiff is an Adams native and Williams College graduate. 
 
Tickets and more information here

Scenic Summer Tours
Mount Greylock, Adams
Time: 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy a free tour with a park interpreter to learn about Mount Greylock's history and more that make the Summit popular.

More information here.

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