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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.

REVIEW: BTG’s ‘Working’ an unflinching, eloquent, poignant picture of America

The last numbers of “Working” cut to the bone about what makes work in America uniquely American: the belief that hard work will make it better for the next generation.

THEATRE REVIEW: BTG’s ‘Working’ a terrific, fast-moving tribute to the American worker

Though I hadn't been anticipating much from a 1978 flop show, I had a wonderful time with this production and definitely appreciated its multiple messages so very appropriate to our times.

AUDIOBOOKS: Distractions from the summer heat

A comedy, two memoirs, and a chillfest offer distraction as we settle into the heat of summer.

REVIEW: Alan Cumming’s ‘Legal Immigrant’ at the Mahaiwe bold and smart

The 90-minute show was packed with about a dozen and half songs, thematically grouped in five sets with some rollicking comedy routines and brash, political commentary in between.

Bits & Bytes: ‘In the Heights’ at Berkshire School; Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr. at Simon’s Rock; Dorian Warren at Williams; ‘e-birding’ in Lenox; Stitch...

Bard College at Simon’s Rock’s 20th annual W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Lecture will feature Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr., Distinguished-Senior-Scholar-in-Residence at Emory University.
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The Edge Is Free To Read.

But Not To Produce.