Berkshire Botanical Garden Presents Music Mondays Concert Series

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STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Botanical Garden's Music Mondays series of live concerts begins June 29 and continues through Aug. 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., featuring traditional favorites and new voices from the Berkshires and beyond.
 
Tickets are $15 for BBG members and $25 for non-members. Entrance is free for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at BerkshireBotanical.org.
 
Music Mondays will take place rain or shine; however, in the event of severe weather, concerts will be canceled, and refunds will be provided. In the event of questionable weather, please check BerkshireBotanical.org or call 413-320-4794 for the latest updates.
 
Calendar of Events
 
June 29 — The Rejuvenators with Wanda Houston
The Rejuvenators, featuring special guest vocalist Wanda Houston, kick off our summer music series with their distinctive New Orleans sound.
 
July 6 — The Eagles Trombone Ensemble
The Ensemble will entertain and delight with a varied musical program of toe-tapping pop tunes from the 40's through the 90's.
 
July 13 — Zoot Allures and the Zydeco Playboys
Zoot Allures celebrates the unique musical style that was spawned from the New Orleans mix of French and Caribbean cultures, and is a true “gumbo” of styles, culture and language.
 
July 20 — Mica and Manu
Mica and Manu lend traditional Argentine rhythms—such as chacarera, candombe, and murga—with contemporary styles like hip-hop, funk, and flamenco.
 
July 27 — The Lucky 5
Hard-swinging jazz band that blends swing and gypsy jazz to create a unique, foot-stomping blend of music.
 
August 3 — Misty Blues
Original and traditional blues with hints of jazz, soul, funk, and tent revival gospel.
 
August 10 — Sören Smedvig Quartet
Dynamic jazz bringing together top-tier musicians for a vibrant, versatile performance of jazz standards.
 
August 17 — Pulso del Barro
Traditional Jarocha music from Mexico, and exploration of various other genres from the Caribbean and Latin America.
 
August 24 — Mike Cobb and the Crevulators
A genre-blending band that fuses Americana roots with the fiery spirit of Spanish rebel music, creating original songs rich in storytelling and rhythm.
 
August 31 — The Wanda Houston Band
BBG closes out the summer music series with Wanda Houston and her band's mid-century jazz and rhythm & blues
 
Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, Mass. 
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Victim Identified in Fatal Richmond Crash

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RICHMOND, Mass. — A 25-year-old South County man died Thursday in the fiery crash on Route 41. 

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office on Friday reported that the victim was Christopher Lee Kilmer, 25.

The single-vehicle accident took place on Route 41 in Richmond near 2715 State Road. A Hyundai Sonata driven by Kilmer was travelling northbound when it crossed into the southbound lane and off the road; the car was engulfed in flames when first responders arrived.

According to the DA's Office, West Stockbridge Fire and County Ambulance declared Kilmer dead at 9:53 a.m. when the Fire Department "was able to extinguish the fire." 

"It was at this time (when the fire was extinguished) that first responders observed a single occupant in the vehicle and made the declaration of death," according to the press release.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has taken custody of the body. 

On Friday morning, several South County fire departments posted tributes on Facebook to Kilmer, who they reported was a member of the West Stockbridge and Alford fire departments.

"Every first responder carries a fear that one day the next emergency call will involve someone they know, a friend, a neighbor, or someone they love. But perhaps the greatest fear of all is when that call involves one of our own," the post read. 

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