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BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Uva Pizza e Vino—Serving authentic Neopolitan pies in a wine bar setting

The sister restaurant to The Elm is rounding out the restaurant culture in downtown Great Barrington.
Sheela Clary -
Tech in the 413

TECH TALK: Challenge Tech—It is now time to ask some questions

Howard Lieberman -
We are told a lot of attention-grabbing stories about tech, especially AI. Try to qualify what you hear.
Business

CAPITAL IDEAS: What top concerns of chief financial officers say about today’s economy

Allen Harris -
An economy the size of the United States' cannot exist without cracks and concerns. Corporations' chief financial officers (CFOs) have unique perspectives on identifying these risks.
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Nick Diller: September 2023 weather summary

Nick Diller -
It was a warmer and much dryer September. Now the question is: Will it continue into much of October?
Arts & Entertainment

The first two great American poets…both women

William P. Perry -
The first two great American poets were both women. Neither of them was named Emily Dickinson, who came later. And one of them was a black slave born in Africa.
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Democrats oppose corporate hegemony

Letter to the editor -
The GOP has no problem with corporations running roughshod over our democracy.
Arts & Entertainment

THEATER REVIEW: Berkshire Theatre Group’s production of ‘The Weir’ plays through Oct. 27

J. Peter Bergman -
Storytelling is an art form that the Irish have perfected, and McPherson’s play takes deep advantage of that. This production requires your attention. You may find yourself leaning forward a lot, in order to take in every word.
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PREVIEW: Berkshires Jazz and Mill Town Foundation present the annual Fall Jazz Sprawl, Oct. 7 through 13

David Noel Edwards -
This year's Fall Jazz Sprawl features the George Schuller Trio, the Tarik Shah Trio, the Paul Ostermayer Quartet, the Lucky 5, Samirah Evans, Wanda Houston, and Grace Kelly.
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I WITNESS: Clean up on aisle five… and six

Vickie Shufton -
I firmly believe that women should be running the show, globally.
Life In the Berkshires

THEN & NOW: The Collins General Store in South Lee

Gary Leveille -
In 2017, Collins family members announced they had repurchased the property with plans to reopen the historic store.

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BITS & BYTES: Bill Murray at The Triplex; ‘The Outsider’ at Ghent Playhouse; OLLI at BCC Performing Arts Initiative; Guided photography walk at Arrowhead; October 7th commemoration at Knesset Israel; Alzheimer’s documentary at Becket Arts Center; Baby Boomer program at Teague Senior Center

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BITS & BYTES: ‘Les Contes d’Hoffman’ at The Clark and The Mahaiwe; Riley Mulherkar at Hudson Hall; Jody King Camarra at New Marlborough Town Library; Art Omi Pavilions groundbreaking; Oktoberfest at Bousquet Mountain; ‘Misty Blues Residency and Supper Club’ at Dotties

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DATELINE STOCKBRIDGE: Traveling in and around Stockbridge in 1775 was a difficult endeavor

BITS & BYTES: Mohican artists at Stockbridge Library; Stockbridge ceramic artists at Chesterwood; Group exhibition at LAPINcontemporary; Glasswork exhibit at Springfield Museums; Carissa Toomey and Robert Patterson at Future Lab(s) Gallery; Berkshire Art Association presents biennial juried show; ‘Katunemo Exhibition’ at Framework

BITS & BYTES: ‘Nosferatu’ with live music at The Crandell; Vintage spooky tales at Bidwell House; Lee Dorsey, Mike Clark, and Michael Wolff at The Clark; Berkshire Black Economic Council’s ‘Noir Roots’; ‘Jam for Jake’ at The Colonial; Simon Winchester and Linda Greenhouse at New Marlborough Meeting House

Great Barrington’s Halloween window tradition marks its 75th anniversary

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Obituaries

Joseph Harden Reich, 89, formerly of Sheffield

Edge Staff -
The family ask that donations in Joe's honor be made to improve access in your chosen community and love the idea of extending the ripples of Joe’s life to new areas.

Ruth L. Wuori, 97, formerly of Sheffield

Edge Staff -
In accordance with Ruth’s wishes, no public services will be held; her family will gather privately to celebrate her life.

Michael P. Keefner, 71, of Great Barrington

Edge Staff -
Family will receive friends on Saturday, Oct. 5, between 12 and 1 p.m., at the Birches-Roy Funeral Home, with a service to follow.

Helen Joan Lafave, 86, formerly of Lenox

Edge Staff -
A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ann Church in Lenox on Saturday, October 5, at 10 a.m., celebrated by Msgr. John J. Bonzagni. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Friday, October 4, at Roche Funeral Home, from 5 to 7 p.m.

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