The Mahaiwe is shuttered for now, but our ghost light is on. That light stays on as a promise that any pause is temporary, and we will be back for the next show. When tides turn, our diverse and year-round programming will return. If you are able to provide any help to ensure that we…
After nearly a month of living with three individuals who tested positive, another BCArc home has been cleared from the Board of Health. Ten staff members who managed the house during this challenging period and the other five of eight individuals who live there, all made it through the quarantine time without catching the virus.…
The Coronavirus has put a tremendous strain on the Berkshire County Arc’s entire system, the 1,000 people with disabilities who we serve, and our 800-member staff. We have closed all our programs except our 43 group homes, creating a financial loss—this includes closing our five day programs, and employment services. Some 20 of our 43…
In its brief 4 year history, Baseball in the Berkshires has quickly united the county in telling the rich history of baseball in Berkshires County. Upon its “birth” in 2016 a call went out for photos, stories, and artifacts. After collecting more than 250 items, the exhibit at Arrowhead was opened. Since that time with…
In March 2020 Walking Our Talk was about to initiate a new step in the organization’s growth, offering a weekend immersion retreat for women from across the country to experience the impact of WOT circle culture to build inclusive and culture-shifting communities of deep support for women of all ages, races, and walks of life. But…
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires began transitioning our workshops and events to a virtual format beginning in March 2020. We have postponed our popular in-person volunteer fairs, pushed the launch of a resource fair to 2021, transformed the nonprofit awards into a virtual two-day summit on nonprofit sustainability, and revamped the “Giving Back” guide…
Thanks to supporters like you, we’re putting together art making kits to deliver to CATA artists with disabilities who have been isolated by the pandemic. These creative care packages include professional art supplies, like canvas, paper, paint brushes, markers, glue, pastels, and more, which help CATA artists participate in online workshops, no matter what materials…
We know that this has been a terribly difficult time for so many, and our hearts go out to everyone who has lost family, friends, or colleagues, and to those who have faced financial hardship due to the pandemic. The toll, which has been so exacting and stressful on every level imaginable, remains paramount in…
Our residents are usually out and about in the community – working jobs, volunteering, participating in enriching programs, like Community Access to the Arts and ExtraSpecialTeas. We always come together for meals, to play games, just hang out. During this COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve been spending A LOT of time together to stay healthy and do…
Has the BSO/Boston Pops cancelled any concerts/programs in response to COVID-19? The BSO has cancelled all live performances and events at Symphony Hall in Boston and at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts. This includes all Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, Tanglewood Learning Institute and Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra performances and events through August 27, 2020. Why were…