Berkshire Music School Annual Gala

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On June 1, 2024 the Berkshire Music School, in partnership with Ventfort Hall, welcomes Brandon Patrick George, flute, for Berkshire Music School's Annual Gala to raise funds for BMS' Community Engagement programs, including pay-what-you-wish group classes, need-based private lesson scholarships, and outreach assemblies and workshops in public schools. 
 
This event will be held at Ventfort Hall, in Lenox. Guests will enjoy a catered reception, and then listen to a virtuosic performance in the historic hall.  
 
All proceeds from the Gala will support BMS's mission of fostering the love and pursuit of music for all ages through quality music education activities, community collaborations, and performance opportunities. BMS is committed to providing these services to everyone regardless of a student's age, background, or ability to pay. 
 
"Flutist Brandon Patrick George is an incredible talent and a rising star in the classical world," Luis Granda said. "I am delighted to bring him to the Berkshires this summer! Best of all, the funds raised will support BMS' constantly expanding community engagement programs, which ensures that a quality musical education remains accessible and affordable for all people in our area." 
 
Sponsorship packages for the event can be purchased on the Berkshire Music School website at https://www.berkshiremusicschool.org/box-office/2024-gala-sponsorship
 
Tickets can be purchased on the Ventfort website at https://gildedage.org/products/berkshire-music-school-2024-gala
 
If you would like to purchase tickets over the phone, contact BMS at 413-442-1411.  
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

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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