Last year, the event was held outside at Monument Mountain's track. However, four hours into the event, a microburst storm hit the track, destroying the event area. This year, event organizer Ray Gardino told The Berkshire Edge they are not taking any chances and will hold the event indoors.
"The Close Encounters' mission here, as always, is to present a comprehensive picture of the a musical world that we can encapsulate and share."
-- Yehuda Hanani, founder and artistic director of Close Encounters with Music
