Monica Bliss grew up in the Berkshires and now lives in New Lebanon, N.Y. with her husband, daughters, dog, and cats. She spends her time singing, acting, directing, writing, cooking, baking, and working towards social change.
Mill Town was recognized as the special honoree for “Putting the Berkshires on the Map” in recognition of the investments that they have made in housing, downtown redevelopment, and other key Berkshire properties along with their philanthropic support around the region.
Everyday common occurrences are juxtaposed with absurd and nonsensical situations in an attempt to make sense of our own actions and interactions, through visual metaphors and humor, often going beyond logic and reason.
The Bard Prison Initiative at Bard College has undertaken an unprecedented transfer and enrollment project to ensure no incarcerated college student is left without the ability to complete a degree.
With new culinary guidance, Berkshire food-lovers will have their taste buds piqued by a fresh menu with a new take on the flavorful seasonal ingredients New England has to offer.
Growing up on the Stockbridge Indian Reservation has given Terri O’Connor a special outlook into the Native ways which she wants to bring out into the world through her work. Her art is a reflection of her heritage and is based on the lifestyle of a generation wrapped in their passion of honor and hope.
“The team at Villa Albertine shares with Bard College the deepest appreciation of the true value of educational exchange and the enduring cultural benefits of arts in education,” said Gaëtan Bruel, cultural counselor and director of Villa Albertine.
“I believe that museums are among our most important civic organizations. They must adapt to meet the needs of new generations and be representative of an inclusive society.” Norton Moffatt said.
Chosen based on their best in industry rated customer service, their innovative and creative marketing, and a strong commitment to the communities they serve, Carr was one of two Beacon Award winners across the country.
“Currently, the most pressing limitation in the characterization of planets, and, ultimately, the detection of life, is our lack of understanding of molecules and their environmental interactions,” professor Sousa-Silva explains.
Dance Magazine called Jodi Melnick “one of the most beautiful dancers there ever was—full of delicacy, lucidity, sensuality, mystery, and ferocity, which gives her an indelible sense of drama.”
The work she creates explores creative narratives of visual art and often possesses a surrealist quality, inviting her audience to envision new worlds, aiming to awaken the imaginations of everyone they meet.
Silvia Lopez Chavez is a Dominican-American artist whose community-centered murals form connections across disciplines and cultural boundaries, using joy as an act of resistance and celebration.
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein, who is heralded for her distinctive musical voice and commitment to sharing classical music with everyone, is recognized and celebrated for her appreciation of J.S. Bach’s work.
She brings extensive experience in community health care, population health, outpatient, internal medicine, and the care of persons living with HIV, Hepatitis C, and substance use disorder.
