Del McCoury Band to Perform at Mahaiwe

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington will host the bluegrass band, the Del McCoury Band, on Saturday, May 10 at 8 p.m.

Led by bluegrass legend Del McCoury, the band has been a mainstay in the bluegrass world for over six decades. McCoury, an NEA National Heritage Fellow and member of the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, continues to carry the torch for traditional bluegrass music. Known for their remarkable musicianship and high-energy performances, the Del McCoury Band has earned numerous accolades, including two Grammy Awards and 10 IBMA Entertainer of the Year honors, stated a press release.

The Del McCoury Band features Del McCoury with his sons Ronnie and Rob, and the ensemble has maintained a stable lineup for over 27 years, helping to keep the bluegrass genre both relevant and respected. The band has headlined festivals and performed on national television, winning fans from across a variety of musical genres.

Tickets for the May 10 performance range from $44 to $79, with discounts available for Mahaiwe Members and individuals aged 30 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at mahaiwe.org, by calling 413-528-0100, or by visiting the Box Office, open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. For more information on membership and ticketing, visit mahaiwe.org/membership.

Great Barrington Fire, Police Respond to Chimney Fire

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
02:48PM / Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Fire Chief Scott Turner called for mutual aid as soon as he saw flames. 

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Firefighters made quick work of a chimney fire on Tuesday afternoon and two police officers aided the occupant in escaping the building. 

 

Fire Chief Scott Turner said the blaze at 205 North St. was reported about 12:38 p.m.

 

"When I arrived on scene, we had a small amount of flames coming out of the eaves of the roof over by the chimney for the wood stove, and then we had light smoke conditions on the second floor," he said. 

 

Police Officers Andres Huertas and Elias Casey were first on the scene and immediately entered the single-family home to find the occupant was on the second floor. 

 

They helped her out of the building, Turner said, "they did a great job."

 

The chimney is a metal chimney and burn marks could been seen where it meets the eaves on the side of the building. 

 

North Street is a narrow residential way and firetrucks from Alford, Egremont, Monterey, Richmond, Stockbridge and West Stockbridge were parked along nearby streets. Scene support was provided by police, Southern Berkshire Ambulance, and National Grid.