Colonial Presents 'Harry Chapin: A Celebration in Song'

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Colonial theater will present "Harry Chapin: A Celebration in Song" on Aug. 1 at 8 by the Chapin Brothers, Tom and Steve.

The Chapins come together to celebrate and bring alive the music of their brother, who died in 1981. Songs such as "Taxi," "Cats In The Cradle," "Mr. Tanner" and "Circle" are sung by those who know them best — Harry’s original band and his family.

Tom Chapin is a Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter who's been called "one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music" by The New York Times, and "the best family artist around" by Billboard Magazine. Steve Chapin is a singer/songwriter and Clio Award winner and multitalented producer, director, pianist, vocalist who arranged and led Harry's band.

The band also includes Big John Wallace, Harry's longtime bassman and sidekick.was the high voice on "Taxi" and the low voice in "Mr. Tanner," and Howie Fields on drums.
 
Tickets are $45-$25 and can be purchased at the ticket office at 111 South St. weekdays from 10 to 5 and Saturdays from 10 to 2, by calling 413-997-4444 or or at www.TheColonialTheatre.org.

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Taconic High Names Top Students of the Class of 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Taconic High School Principal Matthew Bishop has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian of the class of 2026. 
 
They will speak during the graduation ceremony on Friday, June 12, at 4 p.m at Tanglewood in Lenox. 
 
Gavin O'Donnell, son of Kevin and Colleen O'Donnell of Pittsfield, has been named valedictorian with a grade average of 103. Hunter Bentz, son of Heidi Bentz of Pittsfield, has been named salutatorian with a grade average of 102.4.
 
Throughout his high school career, O'Donnell has exemplified the values of leadership, commitment, and excellence that define the Taconic community. He achieved high honors all four years and made significant contributions to both the school and the wider community. He was an active member of the Link Crew, Green and Gold, and Class Council, just to name a few of his activities. 
 
A dedicated athlete, O'Donnell played soccer and baseball all four years and was named captain of the varsity soccer and baseball teams both junior and senior years. His commitment to service extended beyond athletics, as he volunteered with Unified Games and was a math tutor at Taconic. He has also been an active part of Pittsfield Soccer Club, where he has helped
referee youth soccer games and assisted in getting the fields ready for game days.
 
He has earned several awards, including being a member of the National Honor Society,  the John and Abigail Adams Award, and being an AP Scholar and an AP Capstone Graduate. 
 
O'Donnell plans to pursue a degree in finance at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., where he will continue to play baseball and hopes to excel as a student. 
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