Lenox Library Lecture Series to Feature Mark Volpe

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LENOX, Mass. — Lenox Library will conclude the 2023-2024 season of its Distinguished Lecture Series this Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. when Mark Volpe, former President and Chief Operating Officer of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, will discuss "My 23 Years at the Boston Symphony Orchestra."

During his near-quarter-century with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Mark Volpe distinguished himself among orchestral administrators the world over.?He was responsible for all the activities of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops Orchestra, and Tanglewood, a scope of activities unmatched by any other orchestra in the world.?He drove the BSO’s artistic mission of musical excellence by bringing the BSO to the widest possible audience through live performances, traditional and new media, and a variety of social media platforms. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mark worked tirelessly to lead the BSO through the most challenging period in its history.

Now in its 17th season, the Distinguished Lecture Series is organized and hosted by Dr. Jeremy Yudkin, a resident of the Berkshires and Professor of Music and Co-Director of the Center for Beethoven Research at Boston University. Lectures are free and open to the public. Please visit https://lenoxlib.org or the Library's Facebook page for more information.


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December Ghost Tours at Ventfort Hall

LENOX, Mass. — Join Robert Oakes, author of "Ghosts of the Berkshires," who will lead tours through the rooms and halls of the historic estate sharing tales of its alleged hauntings.
 
The tour will take place at 7 pm on Saturday, Dec. 6.
 
This is not an active investigation.
 
Admission is $30 and minimum age to attend is age 12. Reservations are strongly recommended as tickets are limited. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations visit https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call 413-637-3206. Note that all tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Payment is required to make a reservation for an event.
 
Robert Oakes is an author, teacher, storyteller, and performing songwriter. He has written three books, "The Ghostly Tales of the Berkshires" (2023), "Ghosts of Northwestern New Jersey" (2022), and "Ghosts of the Berkshires" (2020), all published by Arcadia Publishing. 
 
Since 2010, Robert has led ghost storytelling experiences at historic locations in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, including Ventfort Hall and Edith Wharton's The Mount. He has also given talks and readings and led a writing workshop at Arrowhead, home of Herman Melville. 
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