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Local Author's True Crime Book, "Hidden Demons," Captures The Evil That Visited 1990s Berkshires

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Local Author's True Crime Book, "Hidden Demons," Captures The Evil That Visited 1990s Berkshires

Margery B. Metzger’s true crime book portrays how the Berkshires community responded to dark events 30 years ago.

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At Kenise Barnes Fine Art, “Cozy” Is The Operative Word — Gallerist Kenise Barnes beside Mary Tooley Parker's "Spare Room," 2022, hooked tapestry, 36x49 inches

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At Kenise Barnes Fine Art, “Cozy” Is The Operative Word

The gallery’s current exhibition, “Cool & Collected ‘23” offers a retreat from the disquiet of this third pandemic winter.

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The Day That Reignited Berkshire County Songwriter Rees Shad’s Inspiration — David Dashiell

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The Day That Reignited Berkshire County Songwriter Rees Shad’s Inspiration

"Call It Done" bubbled up to the surface during the Capitol's attack, but you'll have to read between the lines of the song.

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The International Year Of Glass, Reflected By A Berkshires Artist — Natalie Tyler

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The International Year Of Glass, Reflected By A Berkshires Artist

Natalie Tyler's "WildFire" sculpture stands sentinel over the United Nations.

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Of Wind And Waves: The Mesmerizing Photography of Rachael Talibart — Sedna, a photograph by Rachael Talibart from the “Sirens” series.

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Of Wind And Waves: The Mesmerizing Photography of Rachael Talibart

The British photographer's work, "Oceans & Odysseys,” is now on view at Sohn Fine Art in Lenox.

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Existential Crisis, 99¢: Signs Of Our Times At South And Housatonic

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Existential Crisis, 99¢: Signs Of Our Times At South And Housatonic

For two decades, provocative window signs overlooking an intersection in Pittsfield have left us wondering about their origin.

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Jerry Saltz Will Spout Off About “Art Is Life” — In Real Life, In Kent

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Jerry Saltz Will Spout Off About “Art Is Life” — In Real Life, In Kent

The irrepressible Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic will discuss his latest book at the Kent Community House next week.

By Anne Pyburn Craig

At Mass Moca, A Working Roller Coaster Adds Gravity To Its New Installation — Preparatory arrangement for "EJ Hill: Brake Run Helix," MASS MoCA. Photo: Sofia Taylor

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At Mass Moca, A Working Roller Coaster Adds Gravity To Its New Installation

EJ Hill incorporates the roller coaster as structure and metaphor in “Brake Run Helix” in Gallery 5.

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Litchfield Author Dani Shapiro Launches Her New Novel, "Signal Fires," In The Neighborhood — Dani Shapiro launches her book (and cross-country book tour) at Community Table. Photo: Dan Shaw

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Litchfield Author Dani Shapiro Launches Her New Novel, "Signal Fires," In The Neighborhood

Dani Shapiro explores a recurring theme in her work — the accidents of life.

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"By Her Hand," A Survey of Women Artists At Eckert Fine Art — Jane Eckert with painting by Nancy Graves. Untitled, 1992. Monoprint, 30x22.5"

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"By Her Hand," A Survey of Women Artists At Eckert Fine Art

Eckert Fine Art Presents “By Her Hand,” a result of “women supporting women.”

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Daniel Medwed Has Thoughts About Why It's Nearly Impossible To Overturn Wrongful Convictions

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Daniel Medwed Has Thoughts About Why It's Nearly Impossible To Overturn Wrongful Convictions

In a groundbreaking exposé, a local legal expert examines why the innocent can't get out of prison.

By Jamie Larson

“To Sondheim, With Love,” A Musical Correspondence With One Of The Greatest Theatrical Minds In History

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“To Sondheim, With Love,” A Musical Correspondence With One Of The Greatest Theatrical Minds In History

The Mac-Haydn Theatre presents Meredith Lustig’s solo show dedicated to Sondheim’s personal letters and his music.

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