They happened more than 80 years apart; one is remembered for literary reasons, the second for monetary reasons, and both for their impact on American arts and culture.
The collapse of the planet in 'Weather,' is like Moby Dick in 'Moby Dick,' the actual white whale who, in Chapter 113, still hasn’t made an appearance, though his presence has shaded every word.
As the audiobook unfolds, the reader quickly learns of the central tension: Eleanor, a self-proclaimed “great reader,” aspires to devour the books her grandfather has written, despite her mother’s estimation that “a nine-year-old girl wouldn’t understand them yet.”
"It’s a really interesting time—and I think it’s a real perfect time—for strategic planning. That’s the fun of it. What are we going to do this year—and in two years, three years, four years—to continue to grow and make this a fun, vibrant place that brings the community together?" --Berkshire Food Co-op general manager Troy Bond
Based in New York City, Nancy Lorenz incorporates techniques from traditional Asian crafts, drawing on her years spent living in Japan and a 35-year career as a contemporary abstract painter.
The playwright wrote the play in response to the heroin overdose of his brother, who was a fisherman out of New Bedford, Massachusetts, capital of the 19th century’s booming whaling industry.
The Sketch Club was founded by Berkshire native and Great Barrington attorney William Cullen Bryant. With friends, Bryant transformed the Sketch Club into the Century Association.
Berkshire County is particularly interesting as an architectural exhibit. Given New England practicality or parsimony or respect for our history, we didn’t always tear down and build new: We save our old houses.
“We are thrilled that our many months of hard work have been rewarded with this designation [as an Appalachian Trail Community].”
-- Cheshire Appalachian Trail Community Committee co-chairs Eileen Quinn and Karen Daigle
In a letter to the editor, Jacqueline Washack writes, "After experiencing this marvelous production, I couldn't help but think about the tremendous sacrifices made by Israel Potter and all American patriots."
With my own theatrical background, it was both a lively and invigorating experience to once again watch a show in this format: Storytelling with acting.
