Irish Music at Dewey Hall

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SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Breaking Trad will perform and host a workshop at Dewey Hall on March 8.
 
The workshop will be held from 6 to 7:15 pm. The concert will be held from 8 to 9:30 pm.
 
Tickets can be purchased here.
 
According to a press release:
 
Breaking Trad is made up of Dónal Murphy (Accordion), from Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, a winner of numerous All-Ireland titles on both Button Accordion and Melodeon, David Doocey (Fiddle) from Foxford, Co Mayo, a winner of multiple awards including the All-Ireland Senior Fiddle competition and the coveted Fiddler of Oriel trophy and also Mike Galvin (Guitar/Vocals) who has vast experience working in a wide range of musical styles from Rock and Roll to Irish Traditional. 
 
The workshop includes:
  • David Doocey: Fiddle workshop: Irish fiddle tunes & ornamentation 
  • Mike Galvin: DADGAD guitar techniques 
  • Dónal Murphy; Button accordion polkas & slides
  • David Doocey: Fiddle workshop: Irish fiddle tunes & ornamentation 
  • Mike Galvin: DADGAD guitar techniques 
  • Dónal Murphy; Button accordion polkas & slides
 
 
 
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MassDOT: Daytime Construction Operations on I-90

BECKET, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing daytime bridge painting work and bridge repairs on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Becket, Blandford, Montgomery, and Russell.

All work is weather dependent and will take place at the following locations and times:

Becket:

  • Bridge painting work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 20.0 from Monday, Dec. 8, through Friday, Dec. 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Blandford:

  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 26.2 from Monday, Dec. 8, through Friday, Dec. 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Montgomery/Russell:

  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 36.0 on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 6:00 a.m. to noon.
  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 eastbound at mile marker 36.0 on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Appropriate signage and law enforcement details will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.

Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

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