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“Field Day” Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit Opens With A July 4th Reception — CATA founder Sandra Newman and Liana Toscanini, executive director of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, whose field held the sculpture exhibit.

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“Field Day” Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit Opens With A July 4th Reception

Wildflowers, ferns and grasses provided the backdrop to a finally sunny garden party.

By Lisa Green

Fête des Fleurs Took Flight At Berkshire Botanical Garden — Lauretta Harris, a BBG trustee; Dorthe Hviid, former director of horticulture who was being honored for her 30 years of service at the Garden; and Bob Mitchell

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Fête des Fleurs Took Flight At Berkshire Botanical Garden

Hats, music, food and the caterpillar lab — plus a tribute to Dorthe Hviid — made for a lively evening.

By Lisa Green

Proprietors Gala Picnic Is Inspired by Everything Hudson — Opera director Jay Lesenger, Geoff Howell, Mary Ellen Gallagher and Frank Cuthbert, who wrote the music for the musical pageant "River of Dreams."

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Proprietors Gala Picnic Is Inspired by Everything Hudson

The annual gala was a tribute to the illustrator Hudson Talbott — and to the Hudson River itself.

By Lisa Green

New Divine Feminine Puts On A Show At Shakespeare’s Fulcrum Fundraiser — Kate Emmons and Kristin Pike from Esopus, New York, and Feng-Feng Yeh, creator of Ciao Downtown, who performed a live recipe demo while all tied up.

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New Divine Feminine Puts On A Show At Shakespeare’s Fulcrum Fundraiser

Dinner, burlesque and musical performances were in service to the revitalization of the historic Venus fountain in Hudson.

By Lisa Green

An Audio "Moby-Dick" Debuts Where Melville Conjured The Whale — Alison Larkin and head audio engineer Galen Wade.

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An Audio "Moby-Dick" Debuts Where Melville Conjured The Whale

Alison Larkin Presents launched a new audio version of the novel at a preview party at Arrowhead.

By Lisa Green

Kaleidoscope Project Comes To Fruition In Diverse Décor — Rydhima Brar, with roots in India and Kuwait, created "The Empress's Quarters," using rich jewel tones, hand-painted panoramic wallpaper, and luxurious natural stone.

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Kaleidoscope Project Comes To Fruition In Diverse Décor

The designer showhouse at the Cornell Inn showcases the diverse talent within the creative design industry.

By Lisa Green

The Parties Of 2020: On Site And Virtual, We Loved Them All

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The Parties Of 2020: On Site And Virtual, We Loved Them All

Thinking of the annual galas we missed, we look back at those that were lucky enough to be scheduled before COVID.

By Lisa Green

The Sylvia Center Packs A Picnic And A Virtual Paddle Raise — Artist Gillie Holme and Camille Massey, founding executive director of the Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice, show their support for The Sylvia Center.

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The Sylvia Center Packs A Picnic And A Virtual Paddle Raise

Even with distances maintained and masks worn, it was another perfect Sylva Center gala.

By Lisa Green

Barrington Stage’s Annual Gala: Virtual, But Still A Bash — Performers at the gala, clockwise from top left: Alan H. Green, Elizabeth Stanley, Alysha Umphress, and Jeff McCarthy

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Barrington Stage’s Annual Gala: Virtual, But Still A Bash

"On with the show" has never had more meaning, and has never felt more important.

By Lisa Green

Jacob's Pillow Says "Dance We Must," And That They Did At The Gala. Virtually. — Hosts for the evening were Wendy Whelan, former principal dancer and now associate artistic director of the New York City Ballet, and Kyle Abraham, artistic director of A.I.M.

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Jacob's Pillow Says "Dance We Must," And That They Did At The Gala. Virtually.

The annual gala featured a host of dance performances, and there was even the traditional dance party afterward...online.

By Lisa Green

CATA Wears Its Art On Its Sleeve — Virtually — The opening virtual performance by the CATA Moving Company, choreographed by Dawn Lane and realized by filmmaker Ben Hillman. All photos courtesy of CATA.

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CATA Wears Its Art On Its Sleeve — Virtually

Community Access to the Arts held its annual gala online, with pre-recorded performances and a livestreamed auction.

By Lisa Green

Innisfree Garden Shares Its Beauty With Those Who Need It Most — Margaret Doyle arranges bouquets. All photos by Kate Kerin.

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Innisfree Garden Shares Its Beauty With Those Who Need It Most

Upwards of 4,500 heirloom daffodils from Innisfree Garden found their way to Vassar Hospital and The Fountains at Millbrook.

By Lisa Green