Bard College at Simon’s Rock presents The Orchestra Now’s Schumann’s Piano Concerto
Great Barrington— On Sunday, March 3rd at 3 p.m., Bard College at Simon’s Rock presents The Orchestra Now’s (TŌN.)
TŌN Assistant Conductor Andrés Rivas returns to Simon’s Rock for a free concert that includes “Species of Motion” by retiring music department chair Larry Wallach. The program also includes a performance of Schumann’s symphonic “Piano Concerto,” performed with Yilin Li ‘24, a winner of the 2022 Bard Conservatory Concerto Competition.
The free concert is on Sunday, March 3rd at 3 p.m. in the McConnell Theater at Daniel Arts Center at Simon’s Rock on Alford Road in Great Barrington. Reservations are recommended. Masks are required. Reservations and more information can be found online.
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Historic photo exhibition of the Store at Five Corners
Williamstown— On Sunday, March 3rd from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Store at Five Corners Stewardship Association will host a free event, “257 Years Young – Photos and Stories of the Store at Five Corners.”
Upon purchasing the store in January 2022, the non-profit Stewardship Association started collecting historic photos and documents relating to the store and the surrounding Five Corners Historic District, recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The Association is excited to share these materials and to explain highlights of the new historic exhibit at the Store. Karen Charbonneau, president of the Stewardship Association, said, “We’ve learned so much about the Store itself, dating back to 1767, as well as the entire village that once existed at the Five Corners intersection.”
The free event is on Sunday, March 3rd from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Store at Five Corners on New Ashford Road in Williamstown. Refreshments provided by chef Corey Wentworth, operator of the Store at Five Corners. More information can be found online.
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The Clark Art Institute presents a day of art, creativity, and fun
Williamstown— On Sunday, March 3rd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Clark Art Institute presents “Fun on First Sunday: Center Stage,” a day of art, creativity, and fun.
“First Sunday: Center Stage” invites patrons to transform a box into a miniature theater using special images from the Clark’s collection; express themselves with comedy/tragedy mask-making; watch as director, writer, and educator Rudy Ramirez stages an original theatrical performance; and take a guided tour of the galleries with a focus on world-famous nineteenth-century actress Sarah Bernhardt.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Clark’s Manton Study Center for Works on Paper will be hosting a special pop-up installation of theater-inspired prints and drawings that set the stage for the day’s events by showing views of theaters, from interior lobbies to exterior architecture, from Paris to New York.
The free event is on Sunday, March 3rd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Clark Art Institute on South Street in Pittsfield. More information can be found online.
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Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary presents ‘First Child in the Woods,’ a guided hike for children and caregivers
Lenox— On Saturday, March 2nd from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary presents ‘First Child in the Woods,’ a guided hike for children and caregivers.
Join us for the perfect introduction to nature. This one-hour hike will enable children from newborn to five years old, to gently discover the natural world around them while giving caregivers the skills they need to to confidently lead explorations of their own.
The hike is on Saturday, March 2nd from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary on West Mountain Road in Lenox. The cost is $5 per person. This is a monthly event. Registration and more information can be found online.
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Berkshire Health Systems launches nurse line to support patient access to care
Pittsfield— Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced today the launch of the BHS Nurse Line, a new service that offers community members access to a free, easy-to-use phone line, staffed by experienced Berkshire Health Systems nurses. Patients can call 855-855-2000 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the BHS Nurse Line team will help patients determine whether they should rush to the nearest Emergency Department, go to BHS Urgent Care, schedule a virtual visit, or call to make an appointment with an office-based primary or specialty care provider.
“During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, we used the BHS COVID hotline to help thousands of people in the Berkshires get tested, treated, and vaccinated,” said Darlene Rodowicz, BHS President and CEO. “We found that this service was incredibly effective in reaching patients across our community, and we are committed to advancing this very personal, patient-focused model of care for the region. We understand that illness or minor injuries can happen any time, and finding the right care can sometimes feel overwhelming – we created the BHS Nurse Line to meet this challenge head on.”
For more information on the BHS Nurse Line, visit berkshirehealthsystems.org/nurseline.
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Egremont holds second community workshop for zoning bylaw revisions
Egremont— On Saturday, March 2nd from 9 a.m. to noon, the Egremont Planning Board will host a second Zoning Bylaw Revision Workshop.
The workshop is open to all residents, business owners, students, and Egremont-based employees.
This second workshop will focus on land uses, where and how they are permitted, and tools for controlling or guiding development including sustainable design principles. The Planning
Board will use the information from participants to begin drafting changes to the town’s zoning bylaws.
Planning Board Chairman Jared Kelly said “As Chair of the Egremont Planning Board, I firmly believe in the power of community engagement to shape the future of our town. This workshop represents a critical opportunity for every voice to be heard as we explore innovative ways to guide development with sustainability at its core. Let’s seize this moment to craft zoning revisions that promise a brighter, more resilient Egremont for generations to come.”
The workshop is on Saturday, March 2nd from 9 a.m. to noon in the cafeteria at Mt. Everett High School on Berkshire School Road in Sheffield. Pre-meeting materials will be available online. All who would like to participate in creating or attending upcoming zoning workshops should check the Town website frequently. The snow date is March 9th.
