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THE OTHER SIDE: Felonious Don

As we take a look at how it is that litigation against Donald Trump has ended in a whimper, let’s try and find the smallest bit of solace amongst the ruins of diminished expectations.

Lawrence S. Pratt, 78, of West Stockbridge

Larry worked for almost his entire adult life until retirement at the American Institute for Economic Research, a nonprofit think tank in Great Barrington, writing and editing its bimonthly report analyzing finance as well as periodic book-length reports.

Barrington Stage Company to host queer virtual story slam in celebration of Pride Month

“This is a chance for our community to come together in affinity and hear each other’s stories, listening with support and care.” - Allison Lerman-Gluck, Barrington Stage Company education coordinator

LEONARD QUART: The future of New York City

We have taken the marginally safer path and moved to the isolation of our Berkshire house. We have acted out of self-preservation.

LEONARD QUART: Musings redux

As always, I muse about the city, which, these days, I explore less extensively.

Area hip-hop artist Jackson Whalan explores new ways of recording, collaborating with music

Despite being hyper-focused on getting his streaming numbers up, cultivating an online fan base via Spotify and building a solid following on SoundCloud, Jackson Whalan is not afraid to embrace a bit of retro.

LEONARD QUART: Going home

When I am in the city l still try to walk a great deal, closely observing the people who pass by me on the street.

Pleasant and Main: A restaurant that should be embraced

The Housatonic cafe is on another level, an utterly different experience altogether. There's artistry here.

THEATRE REVIEW: Shake & Co.’s ‘The Waverly Gallery’ ideal, features once-in-a-lifetime performance

In Lenox, Massachusetts, this company devoted to the Bard and his many muses find plays and playwrights that advance Shakespeare's goals with the honesty of our own times.

At Barrington Public Theatre ‘Dark Meat in a Funny Mind,’ Wesley Brown’s play about Richard Pryor, the King of Comedy

“I started listening to recordings of his old club routines in my car… I was laughing so hard I had to pull over. It occurred to me that I had to do something with this.” -- Wesley Brown, on researching comedian Richard Pryor

David Alan Miller, Albany Symphony’s American Music Festival, a tribute to social justice movements

"I think a lot of orchestras are understanding that our future—not only our survival, but our future vitality—is going to come from the way we embrace our community and engage with our community." --David Alan Miller, music director of the Albany Symphony

LEONARD QUART: Combatting New York City’s store vacancies

The solution to the problem of store vacancies is hard to achieve. In 2017 there were 200 empty storefronts on Broadway alone.

Dr. Robert L. Chesanow, 82, of Cheshire, Conn., formerly of Great Barrington

For a short time, Ches had a neurology practice in Meriden, then joined the staff of Cedarcrest Hospital in Newington where he stayed for 20 years, becoming chief of the medical service.

LEONARD QUART: Pain and politics

Of course, there is the political world, which somehow I continue to obsess about -- aching and all. 

LEONARD QUART: Fighting the good fight against aging

I am not ready to acquiesce, and passively spend my days in virtual reality.

LEONARD QUART: Village Halloween Parade 2016

The New York Halloween Parade is the largest celebration of its kind in the world and has been picked by Festivals International as “The Best Event in the World” for October 31.

LEONARD QUART: Sound and silence

New York is a dynamic, vibrant city, but one whose constant clamor allows, at least in Manhattan, few moments of serenity. Some people love the din.
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