Pamela Salisbury Gallery presents ‘Lois Dickson: Everyone Loves A Sunset’
Hudson— From February 3rd through March 3rd, Pamela Salisbury Gallery presents “Lois Dickson: Everyone Loves A Sunset.”
Dickson’s second show with the gallery, “Everyone Loves A Sunset” delves into the artist’s profound connection to the natural world. The interplay of organic form and geometry is a hallmark of her painting process.
Lois Dickson received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, a Master of Fine Arts from the New York Academy of Art and Honors in Drawing from the New York Studio School’s full time Certificate Program. She has exhibited solo shows with John Davis Gallery, North Point Gallery, and The Witherspoon Gallery. She has exhibited in groups shows with Nina Nielsen Gallery, John Davis Gallery, The Prince Street Gallery, The Bowery Gallery, Art and Democracy Gallery, The New York Studio School, and The Painting Center.
The show runs from February 3rd through March 3rd at Pamela Salisbury Gallery on Warren Street in Hudson. There is an opening reception on Saturday, February 3rd from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. More information can be found online.
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The Ghent Playhouse presents Arthur Miller’s ‘All My Sons’
Ghent— From February 9th through the 18th, The Ghent Playhouse opens its 2024 season with “All My Sons,” the Tony award-winning drama by the iconic American playwright Arthur Miller.
How far would a man go to protect his family, his interests, and his legacy? In this classic drama, Arthur Miller creates a post-war American family in a tragic downfall of lies, greed, love and loss.
“For this play, Arthur Miller took inspiration from a true story,” said Artistic Director Cathy Lee-Visscher. “And while the setting takes place many years ago, its theme couldn’t be more timely or relevant.” Director Edward Dignum added, “My hope is that the audience will feel the impact of this story, the turmoil with which these characters struggled, and gain some wisdom in dealing with their own lives so that they might better connect with the notion of the greater good.”
The show runs February 9th through the 18th at The Ghent Playhouse on Town Hall Place in Ghent, N.Y. Tickets are $28, $23 for members, and $12 for students. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents a live virtual Jewish Book Council discussion of ‘The Little Liar’ by Mitch Albom
Pittsfield— On Tuesday, February 6th at 1 p.m., join Jewish Book Council in partnership with Jewish Federation of the Berkshires for a virtual discussion between author Mitch Albom and Rabbi Irwin Kula.
Mitch Albom is an internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster, and musician. His books have collectively sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. His newest book, “The Little Liar” is a novel of hope and forgiveness that moves from a coastal Greek city during WWII to America in the golden age of Hollywood, as the intertwined lives of three young survivors are forever changed by the perils of deception and the grace of redemption.
The free virtual discussion is on Tuesday, February 6th at 1 p.m. on Zoom. Registration and more information can be found online.
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Dalton United Methodist Church presents a dinner-dance with Tommy T. and Black Velvet
Dalton— On Saturday, February 10th at 5 p.m., Dalton United Methodist Church presents a dinner-dance with Tommy T. and Black Velvet, Berkshire County’s premier Elvis tribute group.
From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., there will be a dinner of chicken parmesan, salad, coffee/tea, and dessert for $20 a plate. After the dinner, Tommy T and Black Velvet will perform, providing an opportunity to dance to musical covers of Elvis, Tom Jones, Dean Martin, Engelbert Humperdinck, and other classic entertainers.
The event is on Saturday, February 10th at 5 p.m. at Dalton United Methodist Church on Main Street in Dalton. Non-diners are welcome after 6 p.m. and can support the event with a free-will offering. Proceeds will benefit the church’s general fund. No reservations are required.
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Egremont Green Committee presents “Energy Efficient Homebuilding & Retrofitting, a free, virtual workshop
Egremont— On Tuesday, February 6th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Egremont Green Committee presents “Energy Efficient Homebuilding & Retrofitting, a free, virtual workshop.
The workshop will feature experts specializing in sustainable building technologies including net energy homes and accessory dwellings, and PV solar, plus tips to access federal and state incentives and rebates. A Q&A session follows the presentations.
Featured speakers will include Ned Wilson, a solar array designer for ReVision Energy; Evan Hardcastle, owner of sustainable residential construction company 377 Builders; and Larry Chretien, executive director of the Green Energy Consumer Alliance.
The virtual workshop is on Tuesday, February 6th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. To join the event, visit http://tinyurl.com/EGCFeb6. The meeting I.D. is 886 7762 8102 and the passcode is 046789. For questions, please contact Egremont Green Committee at 413-528-0182.
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Senator Mark announces February staff office hours in Berkshire County
Berkshire— State Senator Paul W. Mark announces today that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in February. Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator’s Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state legislation, or to ask for assistance with issues involving any state agency. Appointments are not required.
- Adams: Tuesday, February 6 and Tuesday, February 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at Town Hall, 8 Park St, Adams
- Dalton: Monday, February 5 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Senior Center, 40 Field St., Dalton
- Great Barrington: Monday, February 5 and Monday, February 26 from 9 a.m. to noon atTown Hall, 334 Main St., Great Barrington
- North Adams: Tuesday, February 6 and Tuesday, February 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at MCLA Alumni Relations Building, 228 E. Main St., North Adams
- Pittsfield: Wednesday, February 7, Thursday, February 8, Wednesday, February 21, and Thursday, February 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at District Office, 773 Tyler St., Pittsfield
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Lenox homeowners home repair fund information sessions
Lenox— Two information sessions have been scheduled for Lenox homeowners interested in applying for funding available from a regional housing rehabilitation program grant for home repairs:
- Tuesday, February 6 at noon at the Lenox Community Center
- Wednesday, February 7 at noon at St. Vincent De Paul Church in Lenox Dale
Select Board member Marybeth Mitts and Housing Rehab Manager Dawn Lemon will be available to answer questions and provide assistance with the pre-applications for the program which features a 0% interest, deferred, forgivable loan.
Funds can be utilized for critical home repairs including, but not limited to, electrical, heating, plumbing, minor structural repairs, roof, siding, insulation, window replacements, and handicap accessibility improvements.
Pre-applications are also available online and at the Lenox Town Hall, Library, Community Center, Morris Elementary, and Lenox Memorial Middle and High School. For more information call Dawn Lemon at 413-528-0104, or email Marybeth Mitts at mmitts@townoflenox.com.
