The Greylock Glass

12/07/2024

It will feel like 110ºF. Are we ready for this?
https://www.greylockglass.com/intense-heat-wave-in-western-u-s-expanding-to-the-east-coast/

A powerful heat dome is expanding from the western U.S. to the East Coast, bringing temperatures 5-15 degrees above average across more than 20 states. Nearly 245 million Americans will experience …

28/06/2024

The Firehouse Cafe & Bistro in Adams, MA, is hosting a series of events this July, featuring live music, community activities, and a special Paint and Sip night. Join the celebration at the cozy, art-filled space for a memorable month of local culture and Mediterranean cuisine....

The Firehouse Cafe & Bistro in Adams, MA, is hosting a series of events this July, featuring live music, community activities, and a special Paint and Sip night. Join the celebration at the co…

25/06/2024

https://www.axios.com/2024/06/21/news-media-disruption-will-lewis-washington-post

This is important:

Media is broken. Only urgent, dramatic change will save most companies.

25/06/2024

Lee Blessing’s A Body of Water kicks off Shakespeare & Company's 2024 season with a psychological dramatic thriller that delves into the depths of memory loss and identity. Directed by James Warwick, this complex and nuanced production leaves audiences both mesmerized and questioning reality. Kevin O'Rourke and Bella Merlin deliver powerful performances as Moss and Avis, a couple grappling with their forgotten past, while Caroline Calkins as Wren adds layers of intrigue and tension. The play's exploration of isolation, coupled with its enigmatic plot, makes for a truly captivating theatrical experience....

Lee Blessing’s A Body of Water kicks off Shakespeare & Company’s 2024 season with a psychological dramatic thriller that delves into the depths of memory loss and identity. Directed by J…

23/06/2024

Berkshire High Peaks Festival 2024 Open to the Public July 20 – 31

Performances, talks, master classes, and gifted musicians on the cusp of careers; events are FREE and open to the public at Bard College at Simon's Rock.

05/06/2024

Celebrate the Summer Solstice with free activities including a foraging walk, flower crown workshop, and solstice rituals. Enjoy a smoke and bell cleanse, calling of the directions ritual, a discussion on solstice traditions, fire spinning performance, and complimentary s’mores and tea. Finger food from Cricket Creek Farm available for purchase. For accessibility, call 413-458-0524....

Celebrate the Summer Solstice with free activities including a foraging walk, flower crown workshop, and solstice rituals. Enjoy a smoke and bell cleanse, calling of the directions ritual, a discussion on solstice traditions, fire spinning performance, and complimentary s’mores and tea. Finger foo...

05/06/2024

Experience Billy Wylder live! From global tours to their latest album Trying to Get Free, their music blends American folk and rock with Sahara Desert influences. Catch them indoors for an inspiring performance. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Seating/bar at 6:30 PM, show at 7:30 PM. Limited parking available....

Experience Billy Wylder live! From global tours to their latest album Trying to Get Free, their music blends American folk and rock with Sahara Desert influences. Catch them indoors for an inspiring performance. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Seating/bar at 6:30 PM, show at 7:30 PM. Limit...

04/06/2024

Shakespeare & Company introduces a series of local food trucks for its summer season, starting on May 25 during its first-ever free Community Day. Enjoy dishes from vendors like BB’s Hot Spot, Charlie’s Bistro Bus, Krispy Cones Ice Cream, La Chalupa Y La Enchilada, and Upstreet Smoke before shows....

Shakespeare & Company introduces a series of local food trucks for its summer season, starting on May 25 during its first-ever free Community Day. Enjoy dishes from vendors like BB’s Hot Spot, Charlie’s Bistro Bus, Krispy Cones Ice Cream, La Chalupa Y La Enchilada, and Upstreet Smoke before show...

04/06/2024

As part of its 30th Anniversary Celebration, Barrington Stage Company (Alan Paul, Artistic Director) announced Tony Award-winner Bernadette Peters in Concert...

As part of its 30th Anniversary Celebration, Barrington Stage Company (Alan Paul, Artistic Director) announced Tony Award-winner Bernadette Peters in Concert

04/06/2024

(PITTSFIELD – May 14, 2024) – Barrington Stage Company (BSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Alan Paul, is pleased to launch its 30th anniversary season with a new production of the multi-Tony Award-winning musical, La Cage aux Folles. The production will play June 11 – July 6 on the Boyd-Quinson Stage (30 Union Street). Opening night is Sunday, June 16 at 3:00 p.m....

(PITTSFIELD – May 14, 2024) – Barrington Stage Company (BSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Alan Paul, is pleased to launch its

29/05/2024

Reporting to the Development Director, this position presents a unique and rewarding opportunity to collaborate between most NOFA/Mass staff and departments, as well as external partners and collaborators, in support of soil health, food access, climate, and organic farming activities throughout Massachusetts.

You'll manage current grant-funded activities, and will also contribute as-needed to ongoing organizational activities, including coordination of newsletters, sponsorships, fundraising, and/or other activities as appropriate to support the Development Department and NOFA/Mass.

HOURS: 30 hours/week

Remote position, but must live in Massachusetts or neighboring states. Some travel within Massachusetts is required.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with priority given to those received before June 5th.

NOFA/Mass is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate in employment and contracting practices based on race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, s*xual orientation, or disability.

Read the full job description and apply: https://www.nofamass.org/articles/2024/05/nofa-mass-project-manager/

29/05/2024

Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) dollars are the only federal funding source available for services to all victims of crime and the funds are at a historical low. Without action, this decrease in funds will result in a decrease in the number of victims and survivors that are served. We must bridge the gap for the thousands of survivors served by VOCA. Keep an eye on our page this week or visit the link in our bio for ways you can help support the to ensure the sustainability of services throughout the Commonwealth. Paul Mark John Barrett Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance

29/05/2024

Tune in at radiofreeberkshires.com

We are streaming live for an impromptu late night talkshow. We are going to be interrupted, probably, by gig work, but that’s all right.
We’ll stream until I have nothing more to say or I fall asleep.

When you've got 'em by the ears, their hearts and minds will follow.

28/05/2024

Tuesday
4:00 p.m. — CounterSpin, from FAIR .org
4:30 p.m. — Economic Update, w/ Prof. Richard Wolff.
on RadioFreeBerkshires.com

16/05/2024

🎭✨ Mount Greylock students present "Lights Off," a witty, original whodunit written and directed by Frankie Evans and Quin Repetto. Catch the performances May 16 – 18 at 7:00 p.m. Dive into a night of mystery and comedy!
FULL STORY HERE > https://www.greylockglass.com/mount-greylock-students-present-original-whodunit-lights-off/

16/05/2024

Mount Greylock students present "Lights Off," a witty, original whodunit written and directed by Frankie Evans and Quin Repetto. Catch the performances May 16-18 at 7 p.m. Dive into a night of mystery and comedy!...

Mount Greylock students present "Lights Off," a witty, original whodunit written and directed by Frankie Evans and Quin Repetto. Catch the performances May 16-18 at 7 p.m. Dive into a night of mystery and comedy!

08/05/2024

Congratulations to the As Schools Match Wits team who took home a big statewide win last weekend against East Granby! (A little Shakespeare & Company goes a long way, eh?)

Mount Greylock Vs. East Granby High May 4, 2024

01/05/2024

Williams Encampment, May 1, 2024, Part II
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01/05/2024

Williams Encampment, May 1, 2024.

01/05/2024

In the distance, the colorful tents of Williams encampment, protesting the Israeli genocide of the Palestinians.

19/03/2024

The U.S. Department of Labor announces $90M in grants for migrant and seasonal farmworker training. Aimed at enhancing job stability and career advancement in agriculture or new industries, the initiative will fund 50-75 programs offering career services and work-based learning opportunities. ...

The U.S. Department of Labor announces $90M in grants for migrant and seasonal farmworker training. Aimed at enhancing job stability and career advancement in agriculture or new industries, the initiative will fund 50-75 programs offering career services and work-based learning opportunities. ...

19/03/2024

Welcome Nowruz, the Persian New Year, a timeless celebration of renewal, hope, and unity. As spring reawakens the earth, families gather around the Haft-Seen, a table adorned with seven symbolic items, each heralding the rebirth of nature and the human spirit. From sprouting greens representing new beginnings to the reflective wisdom of poetry, Nowruz bridges cultures, connecting us all in a shared embrace of life’s perpetual renewal. All can embrace this new beginning together, celebrating the beauty of diversity and the joy of unity. ...

Welcome Nowruz, the Persian New Year, a timeless celebration of renewal, hope, and unity. As spring reawakens the earth, families gather around the Haft-Seen, a table adorned with seven symbolic items, each heralding the rebirth of nature and the human spirit. From sprouting greens representing new....

19/03/2024

Q***r Men of the Berkshires (Q-MoB) is offering a series of Creative Housing Solutions Forums for the whole Berkshire LGBTQ+ Community, including an upcoming panel discussion in Pittsfield....

Q***r Men of the Berkshires (Q-MoB) is offering a series of Creative Housing Solutions Forums for the whole Berkshire LGBTQ+ Community, including an upcoming panel discussion in Pittsfield.

15/03/2024

Unleash your inner rebel with "Go Kid" – a vibrant anthem celebrating youth, individuality, and the freedom to be yourself. Dive into its infectious energy and embrace the carefree spirit! " ...

Unleash your inner rebel with "Go Kid" – a vibrant anthem celebrating youth, individuality, and the freedom to be yourself. Dive into its infectious energy and embrace the carefree spirit! "

07/03/2024

Unionized MASS MoCA employees are striking for fair wages, with 58% earning $16.25/hour amidst living costs demands. After months of negotiations, they demand a raise to $18.25/hour. MASS MoCA offers a 3.5% increase and $17.25 minimum, but faces criticism for prioritizing management over worker needs....

MASS MoCA employees strike after wage negotiations stall. Unionized staff, part of UAW Local 2110, demand fair wages to meet Berkshire County's cost of living. Despite a lengthy period of bargaining, the museum's latest offer falls short. Workers, vital to the institution's success, picket for respe...

07/03/2024

MASS MoCA employees strike after wage negotiations stall. Unionized staff, part of UAW Local 2110, demand fair wages to meet Berkshire County's cost of living. Despite a lengthy period of bargaining, the museum's latest offer falls short. Workers, vital to the institution's success, picket for respect and equitable conditions. ...

MASS MoCA employees strike after wage negotiations stall. Unionized staff, part of UAW Local 2110, demand fair wages to meet Berkshire County's cost of living. Despite a lengthy period of bargaining, the museum's latest offer falls short. Workers, vital to the institution's success, picket for respe...

07/03/2024

PITTSFIELD — Barrington Stage Company will hold auditions for local teens ages 13-19 for The Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Arts Education Fund’s 2024 Devised Theatre Ensemble. Auditions are March 23 at Barrington Stage’s Wolfson Center, 122 North Street, from 10am-2pm. The day will start with a group warmup and audition, followed by individual auditions. Those auditioning should prepare a 16-bar cut from the musical theatre cannon....

PITTSFIELD — Barrington Stage Company will hold auditions for local teens ages 13-19 for The Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Arts Education Fund’s 2024 Devised

05/03/2024

In Massachusetts, the 'No Preference' vote in the Democratic primary sends a clear message against genocide in Gaza, emphasizing voter discontent with current U.S. support policies. Over 100,000 voters have already been mobilized, with plans to reach 300,000 by Super Tuesday....

In Massachusetts, the 'No Preference' vote in the Democratic primary sends a clear message against genocide in Gaza, emphasizing voter discontent with current U.S. support policies. Over 100,000 voters have already been mobilized, with plans to reach 300,000 by Super Tuesday.

04/03/2024

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