Programming for Nonprofits

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) will present a webinar and two networking events to help nonprofits connect, learn and grow. 
 
On Sept. 27 from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., NPC hosts Anne Hager for a "Lunch & Learn" webinar entitled "Promises & Pitfalls: Navigating AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Fundraising as an Executive Director." 
 
Hager's company, Fundraising Levers, helps Executive Directors without development staff learn how to diversify their revenue and boost their fundraising. Development staff are also welcome to attend. 
 
The fee is $25.
 
NPC will host its first northern Berkshire County volunteer fair at the Adams Theatre on Oct. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. Sponsored by The Barrett Fund, the volunteer fair is free for community members who will be able to meet up to 30 nonprofits and learn about volunteer opportunities. The table fee for participating nonprofits is $50.
 
On Oct. 24 from noon to 4 p.m., NPC will present a Nonprofit Resource Fair designed to connect local businesses with nonprofits seeking a wide variety of services, from accounting to web design. Sponsored by Toole Insurance and CORE 401(k) Program, this event is free for nonprofit attendees. Businesses who would like to purchase a table for $100 can register online.
 
For more information or to register, visit npcberkshires.org.
 
 

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Spring Jazz Ensemble Concert At Simon's Rock

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— The annual Bard College at Simon's Rock Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert begins Friday, May 10 at 8:00 p.m. 
 
Conducted by Professor of Music, Electronic Arts, and Cultural Studies John Myers, the concert will include new arrangements of pieces by artists such as Thelonius Monk, Johnny Mandel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and others, as well as the debut of John Myers' original composition "Lifeline." 
 
Along with student players, the concert will also include faculty guest artists Allan Dean on trumpet, Pete Toigo on bass, and the voice of emeritus faculty guest artist Bill Dunbar.
 
"My students are multi-talented, not just in music, but in other disciplines as well, including physics, linguistics, and mathematics. Our drummer, Yonah Sadeh, is already an award-winning filmmaker, and both of our guitarists are performing composers with online followers," said Myers.
 
Among those student performers are David Bronshvayg on violin, Damien Brown on trumpet, Tzedek Fishman on piano/keyboard, Megan Hackett on guitar and providing vocals, Zoia Levit on accordion, Paul Rose on piano, keyboard, and vocals, Maayan Rosenberg on clarinet, Yonah Sadeh on drums, Bohdan Lastochkin on guitar, and Ace Thompson on bass.
 
"One of the many special features of the Simon's Rock Jazz Ensemble is that I create my own original arrangements of all the music, shaped by the abilities and personalities of the players. Another feature is our unusual instrumentation, which this semester includes accordion and violin as well as the more traditional jazz instruments," said Myers.
 
On performing Myers' personal composition at the upcoming concert, he also said, "My composition "Lifeline" uses three levels of 7: 7/8, 7/4, and 7/2. The students enjoy the challenge of playing in these kinds of meters, and I supply one of my own pieces every semester."
 
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