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Great Mountain Forest to host Nature Writing Retreat at Historic Yale Camp in Falls Village, Conn., Aug. 7 to 9

“The retreat brings people together, builds community in the forest, gets participants outside and off their screens, and uses nature sustainably to heal and inspire minds and souls,” stated Great Mountain Forest Executive Director Michael Zafros. Retreat registration closes on July 30.

THEATRE REVIEW: ‘The Birds’ at Barrington Stage doesn’t fly

Can human trust overcome animal instinct? What happens when nature revenges what man has created?

THEATRE REVIEW: ‘The Birds,’ future shock at Barrington Stage

This is not your typical summer fare, not like the Hitchcock movie would have been: This is important theater presented in an important way.

REVIEW: ‘The Weir’ at Ghent Playhouse

This is certainly a worthwhile production of a play. Let your curiosity get the best of you and step out to the local for a dose of late 20th century Irish reality.

Bits & Bytes: ‘The Weir’ at Ghent Playhouse; Matt Pardo at Berkshire Pulse; RSYP open mic; ‘The Brave Little Parrot’ at Camphill Ghent

Pardo has a special connection to Berkshire Pulse: his solo piece “Life.Long” began in the old Berkshire Pulse dance studios.

Bits & Bytes: GB firefighter graduations; ‘The Weir’ auditions; Ann Wright at Friends Meeting House; Writers Read series; CHP gets grant

“The Academy was one of the most physically and mentally demanding experiences I have endured. I feel much more confident in the jobs I will have to perform ... and I am incredibly proud to serve the community.” -- Great Barrington firefighter Jacob Borden

Review: ‘Shining City’ at Barrington Stage is close to perfection

Altogether this is as close to perfection as you get in the theater. A very good play with extremely good actors under the exacting direction of a very talented man of the stage.
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