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LuluFest, A Jazz Festival For And By Women Musicians, Comes To Lenox

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LuluFest, A Jazz Festival For And By Women Musicians, Comes To Lenox

After two decades in New York and Texas, the festival featuring female leaders in jazz makes its debut in the Berkshires.

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How Do We Save Our Vanishing Birds? Two Journalists Went On An Epic Quest To Learn How — Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal in the field. Photo by Pete Cross

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How Do We Save Our Vanishing Birds? Two Journalists Went On An Epic Quest To Learn How

Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal will be speaking about their new book, "A Wing and a Prayer," in West Stockbridge on July 6.

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Review: “Cabaret” At Barrington Stage Company Is A Triumph — Photos: Daniel Rader

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Review: “Cabaret” At Barrington Stage Company Is A Triumph

The theater's new artistic director introduces himself to audiences with this bold (and satisfying) production.

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Creation, Destruction, And Recreation: The Life And Work Of Ceramicist Ramah Commanday — A "wild-fired" cup by Commanday

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Creation, Destruction, And Recreation: The Life And Work Of Ceramicist Ramah Commanday

After a wildfire destroyed her California home and studio, ceramicist Ramah Commanday is recreating her life in Germantown.

By Jamie Larson

The Garage At Chatham: A Summer Salon Series In An Intimate Setting — Jon Morrell. Photo courtesy The Garage at Chatham

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The Garage At Chatham: A Summer Salon Series In An Intimate Setting

You might be surprised at how conducive a garage and backyard setting can be to enjoying music, dance, art, and the spoken word.

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Summerscape Stages Theatrical World Premiere Of Cult-Status Album “Illinois” — "Illinois." Photo by Roksana Bashyrova

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Summerscape Stages Theatrical World Premiere Of Cult-Status Album “Illinois”

The work’s resistance to categorization makes it the perfect inaugural event for this year’s SummerScape.

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"No Light Yet" Animated Video Spotlights The Heroism Of Black Mothers Protecting Their Sons — A still from the video for "No Light Yet."

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"No Light Yet" Animated Video Spotlights The Heroism Of Black Mothers Protecting Their Sons

A locally produced, animated music video highlights the trauma caused by systemic violence against Black Americans.

By Jamie Larson

Five Points Arts Print Festival: A Celebration Of Woodblock Printmaking — The Big Tuna mobile printing press. Photo courtesy BIG INK

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Five Points Arts Print Festival: A Celebration Of Woodblock Printmaking

The first-ever event in Torrington is partnering with BIG INK in a festival of large-scale woodblock printmaking.

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17th Annual Berkshire International Film Festival: A Weekend Of Schmoozing And Screening — Stephen Lang in "White Irish Drinkers"

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17th Annual Berkshire International Film Festival: A Weekend Of Schmoozing And Screening

The excitement among movie buffs builds when the jam-packed festival’s lineup is announced. Here's a preview.

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“Enmeshed” At Installation Space Inspired By An Unseen Species — Katy Rodden Walker

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“Enmeshed” At Installation Space Inspired By An Unseen Species

Katy Rodden Walker’s installation in North Adams makes us ponder what we can learn from nonhuman species.

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Season Preview 2023: Art Shows — Elisa Soliven Aster Bust 5 at LABSpace

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Season Preview 2023: Art Shows

Tibetan art and an Edvard Munch exhibition kick off the art shows around the region this season.

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Season Preview 2023: Dance — Decidedly Jazz Danceworks. Photo: Trudie Lee

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Season Preview 2023: Dance

Our region is the place to be for dance. Here are 10 performances you'll want to check out.

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