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.
“I have been a frequent visitor to Olana over many years, and now I look forward to making a contribution to a place I have enjoyed so often, and to an organization I have long admired, ” said Paula Forman.
CONTRA-TIEMPO is a bold, multilingual company that creates communities where all people are awakened to a sense of themselves as artists and social change agents who move through the world with compassion, confidence, and joy.
American Mural Project’s spacious gallery includes a five-story mural and three viewing levels, which creates a unique, resonant space for listening to music while taking in the art.
From the chart-topping “Harvest” material (Old Man, Heart of Gold, etc.) and the electric explorations of “Rust Never Sleeps” (Hey Hey My My, etc.) to songs from Neil's time in Crosby Stills Nash & Young and Buffalo Springfield, you're in for a night of "complete Neil.”
This immersive theatrical storytelling experience will saturate audience members in an eerie odyssey to otherworldly realms guided only by the simple elements of sound, light, and spoken word.
Their amazing menu features a long list of inspired “winter” cake flavors like Hot Cocoa, Chocolate Salted Caramel, Winter Citrus, Apple Cardamom, Cinnamon Hazelnut, Cafe Au Lait, Gingerbread, Italian Rainbow Cookie, Funfetti, Chocolate Decadence, Strawberry, and Classic Lemon.
Part of the company’s long Valentine’s Day tradition, the tour’s rendition of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” underscores and illustrates the course of love with humor, chaos, and of course, romance.
This organ has been called a “hidden gem” of the Berkshires for its sweet voice and musicality, and Louprette brings out its beauty in repertoire suited to the scale of the instrument.
Structured for all ages and abilities, Ranch Life 101 is a unique opportunity to learn and play side by side with the beautiful therapy herd of horses and donkeys.
“While we pride ourselves on being receptive to new thinking and ‘new blood,’ it’s also imperative that we promote from within to preserve our culture and to pass on critical institutional knowledge,” said Lee Bank President, Chuck Leach.
“Everyone Loves A Sunset” delves into the Dickson’s profound connection to the natural world; the interplay of organic form and geometry is a hallmark of her painting process.
The fondue is their house blend of Gruyere, Raclette, Challerhocker, and Ur Eiche, and it is very clear that these people know cheese. This was by far the very best cheese fondue I have ever had.
In choosing the biblical tale, Composer Stacy Garrop said, "I find several striking points. First, women had little or no agency over their lives. Biblical times were a man's world.” Her intent is to remind us "we each possess agency to make changes happen in our lives, to act upon injustices, and leave the world a better place.”
