Artscapeinvites artists to apply to a juried art auction to benefit public art in Pittsfield. Up to 3 pieces will be accepted in all media including fine art, photography, jewelry, ceramics, etc. You may submit as a donation or receive 30% of the proceeds. Accepted artists will receive promotion in the Berkshires as well as free entry to the event. Deadline to submit: Wednesday, May 15. You'll be notified of your acceptance by May 31. Artscape's Fine Art Auction will be held on Thursday, June 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Framework Coworking on North Street.
The Berkshire Music Project's inaugural event is a concert by the New York-based Lady Moon & The Eclipse. Get ready to groove with this neosoul group that encompasses Afrobeat, gospel and funk.Mr. Finn's Cabaret inside Barrington Stage Company, 36 Linden Street. $20/$50. 7 p.m.
Berkshire Theatre Group presents Disney's Aladdin JR.,based on the 1992 Academy Award-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show. Aladdin and his friends are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and a wisecracking genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to win the heart of Princess Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on a magic carpet ride adventure where he faces the evil sorcerer, Jafar, and ultimately, himself. Enjoy all of the original songs in this new adaptation. $15. Choose from five showtimes.
Wellness Day at Berkshire Community College will include chair massages, sample exercise classes, food tastings, a mini farmers market, raffles, educational booths and screenings on how to care for yourself and loved ones. The event is free, with nominal fees for massages ($5) and exercise classes ($5). All proceeds from the day's event go to United Cerebral Palsy of Berkshire County. New this year, a 5K race/1K walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. Other activities run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Paterson Field House.
Learn to paint an authentic finch birdhouse at Berkshire Paint & Sip. Your $35 fee includes all materials, two hours of instruction, light snacks and a donation to benefit Berkshire Community College Alumni. BYOB. 6-8 p.m.
On Friday at 10:30 a.m., the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will give a preview of performing arts events in the Berkshires this summer. At 1 p.m., OLLI will tackle our complex healthcare system, and at 3 p.m., OLLI and Museum staff focus on objects and their stories. Saturday's program features Dr. Ben Liptzin on successful aging at 3 p.m.
Lobster War is an award-winning feature film about a climate-fueled conflict between the United States and Canada over waters that both countries have claimed since the end of the Revolutionary War. The disputed 277 square miles of sea, known as the Gray Zone, were traditionally fished by U.S. lobstermen. But as the Gulf of Maine has warmed faster than nearly any other body of water on the planet, the area's previously modest lobster population has surged. As a result, Canadians have begun to assert their sovereignty, warring with the Americans to claim the bounty.
The Tyler Street Lab @ 730is a pop-up that creates a community space out of an underutilized storefront. The city's Office of Cultural Development, in collaboration with the Transformative Development Initiative, is putting out two calls for art: a storefront configuration challenge and a community art installation challenge. For both, they are looking for ideas that reflect the eclectic nature of Tyler Street and the surrounding Morningside neighborhood. There will be a stipend of up to $850 to the award-winning designs - one from each challenge. For more information, contacttylerstreetlabpitt@gmail.com.
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Dalton Planning Board OKs Gravel Company Permit
By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board approved the renewal of Nichols Sand and Gravel's special permit for earth removal.
The company, located at 190 Cleveland Road, operates a gravel pit there.
The hours of operation will remain 7 to 4 p.m. The commission approved owner Paul Nichols' request to allow trucks to depart the property in either direction.
Nichols has to apply for renewal of the special permit every year. The previous permit required the truck to exit the property to the right.
It makes more sense to go left if truck drivers have to go to the Pittsfield area, Nichols said. He has talked to the residents in the area and they are agreeable to the change.
Former residents requested this stipulation nearly 16 years ago to reduce the number of trucks using the residential street to avoid disturbing the quality of life and neighborhood.
There weren't any residents present during the meeting who expressed concerns regarding this change.
Having fun on April vacation doesn't have to break the bank. From baby animals to recreational activities and crafts, there is an array of free or low-cost family events happening across the county this week. click for more
On Thursday, the panel approved a notice of intent application for the use of EarthTec QZ within a specified treatment area of the lake.
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Residents mapped out a West Side they would like to see during an input session this week, utilizing multi-use properties to create robust density. click for more