BTG’s ‘Fiorello!’ to move to off-Broadway
Pittsfield — Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire have announced that, due to critical acclaim and record-breaking attendance, BTG’s production of the Pulitzer Prize– and Tony Award-winning musical “Fiorello!” is moving to New York City. This will be the first time BTG has produced a show off-Broadway.
Directed by Bob Moss with choreography by Michael Callahan and music direction by Evan Zavada, “Fiorello!” will play at the East 13th Street Theater from Friday, September 2, to Thursday, October 6. BTG’s local production will continue its sold-out run at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge through Saturday, July 23.
–E.E.
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Jewish Women’s Foundation of Berkshire County seeks proposals for grant funds
Pittsfield — The Jewish Women’s Foundation of Berkshire County, an associate of the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, is soliciting grant proposals for projects and programs that meet unmet needs in the community and support social action. Both Jewish and non-Jewish organizations are encouraged to apply for grants up to $3,500. All proposals must be submitted by Monday, August 1, via online application. No paper applications will be accepted. Final decisions will be announced in late September or early October. Questions should be directed to Grant Committee Chair Phyllis Cohen at phyllis111cohen@gmail.com.
–E.E.
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2016 Erikson Institute Prize for Excellence in Mental Health Media recipients
Stockbridge — The Erikson Institute of the Austen Riggs Center is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Erikson Institute Prize for Excellence in Mental Health Media. The Erikson Institute Prize for Excellence in Mental Health Media, curated by essayist and author Joshua Wolf Shenk, recognizes and encourages writers, journalists, and media experts who have produced sophisticated and accessible work on mental health issues. The 2016 recipients are:
- Benedict Carey, a reporter covering brain and behavior topics at the New York Times;
- Neal Shusterman, a New York Times bestselling novelist, screenwriter, and television writer; and
- Steve Silberman, an award-winning science writer whose work has appeared in Wired, the New Yorker, Salon, and Nature.
The recipients will be honored at a colloquy at the Austen Riggs Center on Saturday, August 20, at 1 p.m. Nell Casey, the author and editor of books on mental health including “Unholy Ghost: Writers on Depression,” co-curated this year’s prize and will be on hand for the ceremonies.
Continuing education credits are offered to MDs, Ph.D.’s, Psy.D.’s and social workers. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited; advance registration is recommended. To register, call (413) 931-5230 or email samantha.blache@austenriggs.net.
–E.E.
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Shred Day at Salisbury Bank
Canaan, Conn. — Salisbury Bank & Trust Company will sponsor a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m. – noon at its Canaan location. Each person may bring up to four boxes of paper (paper only; no binders) for shredding.
Salisbury Bank is proud to offer this service as a way of enriching the communities it serves. All shredded paper will be recycled.
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