Barbara Lane, president of the OLLI board, and Ed Lane Parties Lifetimes Of Learning Celebrated At Olli's 25th Anniversary OLLI has changed the view of what is possible in the "third" age and reminds us that the love of learning is a lifelong affair. By Lisa Green
Dr. Joshua Ginsburg, president; Dr. Felicia Keesing, The Ticket Project co-director; Dr. Richard Ostfeld, The Tick Project co-director; and Steve Wikel Parties "Kick The Tick" Fundraiser Was Fueled By Good News And Fine Wine The Cary Institute hosted an event to support research for Lyme disease prevention. By Lisa Green
Anthony Uzzo and Catherine Censor Parties Alliance for Positive Health Celebrates 35 Years of Supporting the Community This year's Columbia-Greene Garden Party fundraiser was held at the Van Schaack House. By Amy Krzanik
Theyer Durell, Stissing Center Executive Director Brian Keeler, and Peg Keeler Parties The Community Came Out For The Stissing Center's Grand Opening Surprise Party The opening of The Stissing Center marks the beginning of a new chapter in the story of Pine Plains, New York. By Jamie Larson
A guest chooses a fresh gazpacho from one of the works of art. Parties TurnPark Art Space's Inaugural Benefit Was Experimental Fun The West Stockbridge sculpture park and creative space blurred the boundaries of art, food and performance. By Amy Krzanik
Author George Packer signs a book for board member Lorna Edmundson. All photos by Gretchen Hachmeister. Parties Read All About It: The Hotchkiss Library's 23rd Annual Summer Book Signing This year's book signing saw more than 350 guests, making it the most successful in the event's history. By Amy Krzanik
Bob Wener and board member Suzanne Werner of fluff alpaca with Ken and Rhea Werner Parties Good Neighbors: Shaker Museum Mount Lebanon Celebrates The Community The historic site celebrated community builders Brenda Adams, Sarah Steadman and Ralph Gardner, Jr. By Amy Krzanik
The evening's honoree, Maggie Buchwald [center] with the gala's co-chairs, Sandy and Ron Ashendorf Parties Big Laughs And Bigger Hearts Made Mahaiwe's Annual Gala A Success Comedian John Mulaney and dedicated supporters helped the Great Barrington theater raise an impressive amount. By Amy Krzanik
VIM doctors Jack Lyons and Andy Plager flank Pier Boutin, who has been a volunteer doctor in the past Parties Volunteers In Medicine (VIM) Creates An Evening Of Magic The evening was made possible by donors listed as Clairvoyants, Merlins, Alakazams and Harry Potters, among others. By Lisa Green
Bazaar Productions artistic directors: Sara Katzoff, Chris Tucci, Amy Brentano and Peter Wise Parties Bazaar Productions Makes Its Debut At The Foundry The theater company celebrated the opening night of "Only in the Heartland" at its new home in West Stockbridge. By Amy Krzanik
Berkshire Historical Society Board President Cynthia Farr-Brown, Shakespeare & Company's Tina Packer, BHS Executive Director Lesley Herzberg, and Writer-in-Residence Jana Laiz Parties Local Boy Makes Good: Celebrating Herman Melville's 200th In "Melville at 200," Pittsfield's most famous novelist is feted with multiple activities. By Lisa Green
Friends of Clermont board president Rev. Richard McKeon with Rev. Nora Smith and Alan Bronston Parties Come Rain Or Come Shine: Teddy Thompson and Clermont Weather The Storm A pop-up thunderstorm damaged equipment but not the spirits of guests at Clermont State Historic Site's annual fundraiser. By Amy Krzanik
