In short, the woman who cannot decide whether she is GI Jane, Calamity Jane, or Amelia Earhart is a despicable freak whose removal was both justified and overdue.
Jurian Hughes’ reading of a well-chosen selection from Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was especially gripping. Yes, it’s definitely time to re-read this Pre-Civil-War classic.
While she built the Mount in Lenox, Edith Wharton was still an occasional houseguest in Newport, a familiar stomping ground that formed the backdrop for one or more of her novels.
Edgecast videographers Jason Brown and Jim Frangione interview Susan Wissler, executive director of The Mount, who explains how The Mount has restored the legacy of author Edith Wharton.
Possibly the most impactful visit to Berkshire by a First Lady happened in 1998. She was hours late as people stood in front of Miller’s store (soon to be the Colonial Theatre) awaiting the arrival of First Lady Hillary Clinton.
“I thought it was important to portray the subjects of this story primarily with old-fashioned black and white film, since this is a venerable relationship between the farms and these traditional breeds which is now being rekindled. Many of the portraits I was able to create have an antique feel and seem to speak through the centuries.”
-- Photographer Erik Hoffner, whose photo exhibit is now on view at Galerie Giroux in Great Barrington
This is such a fun afternoon theater experience that even though the ultimate trio of deaths is tragic and moving, that is not a downer in this production. This show is too much fun to miss.
'There’s been a huge outpouring of support from our members and the community. Many have offered to volunteer but we really need to focus on our existing team. Most importantly we need to emphasize to the public ongoing events such as the Jazz Café on weekends, the lecture series and theater. We’re known now for our many programs and been called the literary hub of the Berkshires.'
-- Susan Wissler, executive director, The Mount
