The talk “Navigating Climate Change in Uncertain Times” will draw on literature, history, philosophy, environmental studies, politics and economics to situate climate change as an urgent personal and political call to action.
Tag: Phyllis Kornfeld
Bits & Bytes: ‘Cellblock Visions: Prison Art in America’; Lubchenco at Bennington College; ‘Russian and Soviet Film Music’ at the Mount; ‘QWERTY’ at Mixed Company
In her lecture, Lubchenco will draw on her four years as the under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and the administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Criminal justice reform: Business as usual is not an option
“In state after state, criminal justice reform has led to lower incarceration rates, lower crime rates, and lower recidivism rates. It’s time Massachusetts joins the national let’s-get-smart-on-crime movement. This bill protects public safety and makes common-sense reforms while improving outcomes with our precious tax dollars.”
— Massachusetts Senate President Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst)
Bits & Bytes: ‘Women’s Shorts;’ fake news talks; ‘Cellblock Visions;’ Nawal Nour at Williams; partner loss support group
The author of “Cell Block Visions: Prison Art in America,” Phyllis Kornfeld has explored the creative process with incarcerated men and women for more than 30 years.
Bits & Bytes: Berkshire Baby Box fundraiser; Guatemala education talk; Phyllis Kornfeld talk; waste oil & paint collection; ‘Henry VI.six’ at Shake & Co.; ‘Welcome Campers;’ Ludwig Olshansky at Ventfort Hall
Newly launched nonprofit Berkshire Baby Box offers a welcome gift for new moms: a box filled with supplies that aid in the care of newborns. The box doubles as a safe sleeping place for the baby.
Bits & Bytes: $100k grant for VIM; Pittsfield CityJazz Festival; Pogrebin at Knosh & Knowledge; ‘Cellblock Visions’ at Berkshire Waldorf High School; Botanical Garden Harvest Festival
In spite of expanded government health insurance coverage, demands for the services of VIM’s free clinic have been growing.