North Adams Postpones Tree Lighting as Wind, Rain Forecast

In the Berkshires, a snowstorm is sure to be followed by -- rain. 

Gusty westerly winds are expected tomorrow evening into Thanksgiving behind a cold front. #nywx #mawx #ctwx #vtwx pic.twitter.com/58O93slTNM

— NWS Albany (@NWSAlbany) November 26, 2019

Thanksgiving Day Forecast:
Mix clouds and Sun-Windy (g40+mph)...turning cooler.
Just the chance of a train or snow shower.
(Snow showers likely Adirondacks and the Mountains of Vermont) pic.twitter.com/pMMxHKlxr2

— Steve Caporizzo (@SteveCaporizzo) November 26, 2019

An extraordinary "Bomb cyclone" is gathering strength over the Pacific Ocean. It'll slam into Oregon/California later today with 4 feet of snow, 100 mph+ winds, and >35-foot waves. It could also topple air pressure records. https://t.co/vEZFeSMBkg pic.twitter.com/2zfrdDbn5A

— Capital Weather Gang (@capitalweather) November 26, 2019

TRAVEL HEADACHES FOR SOME BY MIDWEEK
The big travel day on Wednesday is looking like it may be a mess from the Central Plains all the way to New England. Coming up on your News at Noon we will run down your travel forecast locally and nationally. See you in 15 mins.#FirstAlert9 pic.twitter.com/vzidyKDXZA

— First Alert 9 (@wnct9weather) November 26, 2019

Annual Teen Invitational Draws More Than 300 Submissions

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
06:05PM / Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Grand-prize winner this year is Owen Hindes, a student at Buxton School, for his drawing on black paper. See more photos here.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — More than 300 students from area high schools entered their work in 12th annual Teen Invitational at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. 

 

The event is a collaboration between the museum and high school art teachers to inspire young artists and stimulate their creativity.

 

"These students look to their teachers for that encouragement who say, 'keep going,' who say, 'yes, it is good enough to be seen, submit your work,' and we are so thrilled that they do this every day," Lisa Dent director of public programs. "Every year the participation is different, but we're excited to see that there was participation across all 10 schools and all 10 schools are going to be recognized for the work that they've done."

 

Participating were Berkshire Arts & Technology Public Charter School in Adams; Buxton School in Williamstown; Darrow School in New Lebanon, N.Y.; Drury High in North Adams; The Academy in Charlemont; Hoosac Valley High School in Cheshire; McCann Technical School in North Adams; Mount Greylock Regional School in Williamstown; Pine Cobble School in Williamstown; and Pittsfield High School. 

 

The student exhibition opened on Friday night with a reception, award ceremony and performance by the Drury band and ran through Sunday. There were five $100 awards and one grand prize of $200, sponsored by The Berkshire Eagle. Each recipient also was presented a book from the Artist Foundation for their classroom. 

 

"We do our best to also recognize individuals who really had the judges had spinning in a good way," said Dent. "These are artists, young artists who we felt like went above and beyond this year, who we felt like deserve a little bit more of the encouragement as we see the extraordinary way that they have moved their practices and presented their work this year."

 

The $100 winners were Ariel Lachman of McCann Technical School for his miniature version of E.J. Hill's "Brake Run Helix" that recently ended its run at the museum; Shayna Tarr of Darrow School for her textile work; Finn McCafferty of Mount Greylock Regional School for a landscape painting; Marlee Alpi, also from Mount Greylock, for her landscape painting; and Miles Boukalik of Buxton School for his ceramic pieces.