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The Epichorus at Race Brook Lodge

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SHEFFIELD, Mass. — The Epichorus performs two shows at Race Brook Lodge Oct. 8 and 9.
 
Tickets can be purchased here.
 
The Epichorus performs contemporary songs based in ancient sounds. Epichorus are lineage holders of traditions from India, Egypt, Greece and Syria. They are led by Priya Darshini, classically trained in Indian raga.
 
Epichorus are backed by Oud, Violin, Accordion, Hammered Dulcimer, Percussion and Upright Bass. 
 
Friday, Oct. 8: Ethereal sounds from the Middle East and India, Oud, Violin, and Hammered Dulcimer, Percussion and Upright Bass back the stunning grammy nominated vocalist Priya Darshini, who serenades beyond the bounds of language. This evening will highlight songs of mourning and healing.
 
Saturday, Oct. 9: Birthed from the musical landscape of the pandemic, the Epichorus will highlight sounds created in solitude, with small and unusual combinations of Oud, Violin, Hammered Dulcimer, Voice, Percussion and Upright Bass, before gathering together behind grammy nominated vocalist Priya Darshini, who captivates with rare intimacy and prowess.
 
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Baseball in the Berkshires Exhibit Highlights Black, Women's Teams

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WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. -- The Baseball in the Berkshires museum this week opens an exhibit focusing on the history of Black baseball and women's baseball teams in Berkshire County.
 
"Not Your Ordinary Teams: The Unknown Story of Baseball in the Berkshires" opens on Friday, April 19, at the Old Town Hall, 9 Main St.
 
There will be an exhibit preview on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.
 
On Friday, the opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. will feature a lecture at 6:30.
 
Larry Moore, the director of Baseball in the Berkshires: A County's Common Bond, will moderate a discussion with guests Bryan House, a former Pittsfield Cub, and Joe Bateman, a former Minor Leaguer.
 
Not Your Ordinary Teams will be open on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. with a special presentation, "Innovation in Baseball - What's New?."
 
On Sunday, the exhibit again will be open from noon to 4 with a program titled "Tools of the Trade - the History of Baseball Equipment."
 
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