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.

Ghost Tour At Ventfort Hall

LENOX, Mass. — Join Robert Oakes, author of "Ghosts of the Berkshires," leads a tour through the rooms and halls of the historic estate sharing tales of its alleged hauntings. 
 
The tours will take place on Saturday, July 27 at 8 pm. This is not an active investigation.
 
Robert Oakes is an author, teacher, storyteller, and singer/songwriter originally from northern New Jersey and currently residing in the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts. Since 2010 Robert has led the ghost tours at Edith Wharton's The Mount in Lenox and has represented the museum and its ghosts on Syfy's Ghost Hunters, Jeff Belanger's New England Legends series on PBS, and The Apple Seed show on BYUradio. 
 
In 2020, Robert's debut book, "Ghosts of the Berkshires," was published by Arcadia Publishing and is on sale now in our gift shop. Robert's latest book, Ghosts of Northwestern New Jersey, was released in September 2022.
 
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 call413-637-3206. All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Payment is required to make a reservation for an event.
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