Think Pink and Colonial Theatre Present "Healing with Humor"

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PITTSFIELD – On Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4, The Colonial Theatre will host the 5th Annual Think Pink, a breast cancer awareness art exhibit. The public is invited to attend along with breast cancer survivors, their family, friends and community advocates.

The Colonial Theatre has joined with the positive forces of the American Cancer Society’s Breast Health Team and the Storefront Artist Project to help advocate for breast cancer awareness and to honor breast cancer survivors throughout Berkshire County.

The opening reception for Think Pink begins on Friday evening from 5:30pm -7:30pm. Over 50 local artists’ work will be displayed in the theatre lobby, all created with the theme “Healing with Humor.” At 8pm, there will be a hilarious performance of “The Rat Pack is Back,” the show is a spirited tribute to Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin and features uncanny humor and hot, live big band that send audiences straight back to the coolest time in history. Hits include, That’s Amore, Fly Me to the Moon and Mr. Bojangles.

The community is encouraged to participate in this upbeat, positive event. The art exhibit is open on Friday and Saturday at no charge. There are two performances of “The Rat Pack is Back” Friday, Oct. 3rd at 8pm and Saturday, Oct. 4th at 3pm. To order tickets contact the Colonial Theatre ticket office at 413-997-4444.
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Kennedy Calls BCC Workforce Graduates Inspiring

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

The programs ranged from emergency medical technician to computers to commercial drivers. See more photos here. 
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College Workforce and Community Education graduates were encouraged to be all they can be on Wednesday.
 
Graduates, families, friends, and staff gathered in Boland Theatre to celebrate around 100 graduates who completed a variety of courses.
 
They included community health worker, emergency medical technician, phlebotomy technician, registered behavior technician, AI fundamentals, Commercial Drivers License Class A and B, CompTIA Tech-plus, para educator, and English for Speakers of Other Languages.
 
College President Ellen Kennedy said it was amazing that this might be her last public speaking event before her tenure comes to an end.
 
She acknowledged the diverse reasons for their studies including career advancement and personal growth, commending their vulnerability and dedication. 
 
"Some of you explored AI, some of you improved your English speaking in really important ways, and the reason that each of you is here is because you decided to put your heart and soul to get vulnerable to do something that might have felt a little bit uncomfortable," she said. "And you did it, and we are so incredibly proud of you, and so happy to be here tonight, celebrating you."
 
Keynote speaker Shirley Edgerton, founder of Rites of Passage and Empowerment (ROPE) encouraged the graduates to reflect on their accomplishments and look forward to the future.
 
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