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The article highlights "Jacob's Pillow" as a historic American dance festival that showcased a diverse range of performances, including works by Mark Morris Dance Group, Tulsa Ballet, Amsterdam's Het Nationale Ballet, and celebrated the evolution of hip-hop dance.

The article focuses on a place-based teaching to educate students about local indigenous history and culture. It specifically emphasizing the Stockbridge-Munsee Community in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, using the Standard Model of Indigenous Learning (SMIL). It is further noted that teachers integrated these lessons across subjects, including art, ELA, and social studies, to promote a more profound understanding of indigenous history.

The article focuses on business development programs for manufacturing and life-sciences economy of Berkshire Innovation Center. Topics include official gathering at business Park of the Berkshires to break ground on a project for planning and fundraising stages; workforce development center include training facilities, lab space, clean rooms, and office and event space; and Steven Boyd, chief executive officer of Boyd Technologies, talks about importance of the program.

The article talks about economic-development-focused organization IBerkshire's efforts in advancing the economy and making a place to live and develop business in Berkshire, Massachusetts. Topics include economic development of the city through youth-leadership program and Berkshire Young Professionals events; views of native of the city Jonathan Butler on lBerskshire's annual budget to promote the place for living; and talks about new developments and change of the city.

The article offers information on the Berkshire Blueprint for the economic development of the region, released by the Jonathan Butler, president at the 1 Berkshire. Topics discussed include information on the depending of the economic development of any region on several industries such as the food, agriculture and health care; views of the butler on establishing more creative problem solving and open up doors to more scalability for the economy of the region.

The article offers travel tips for several places in Massachusetts including Hampshire County, Hampden County, Franklin County, Berkshire County and Northern Connecticut; and offers recommendations for visiting Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park in Hampshire County.

The article focuses on the interior decoration of Pam Kueber's home in Berkshire County, Massachusetts which includes living room, kitchen, and office.

The article offers travel tips for Berkshire County, Massachusetts which include the Mezze Bistro & Bar, the Orchards Hotel, and the Western Heritage Gateway State Park.

The article offers travel tips for Berkshire County, Massachusetts which include the Topia Inn, the Dream Away Lodge, and the Café Adam.

The article reports on the decision of Howard Eberwein III to resign in 2011 after four years of being superintendent at the Pittsfield Public School system in Berkshire County, Massachusetts in order to pursue a profession that allows him to balance his time with family members. It examines the long work hours of doing the job that dominated Eberwein's home life and the benefit of his transfer to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. INSET: Search Consultants: Job Success Begins At Home.

The article discusses EOS Ventures, a sustainable-energy-technology business, and its Zephyr windpower installation at Jiminy Peak ski resort in Hancock, Massachusetts. EOS Ventures' chief executive officer (CEO) Tyler Fairbank stated that company mission is to grow and integrate sustainable energy for large-scale electricity users. He sees potential for economic development in Berkshire County as energy prices rise and industries are looking for environment friendly strategies.

The article offers information on BerkShares, a new form of money issued by banks in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, to stimulate the region's economy by keeping federal and local dollars. It was stated that the new local currency, which was devised by the E.F. Schumacher Society, an educational non-profit organization, provides a new way to facilitate the purchase of goods that promotes local products and increases the region's economic profile.

The article highlights the business forum conducted by the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), an international nonprofit organization of young business leaders, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It discussed the advantages of YPO's forum on the business decision making of the ten members of the group's Berkshire chapter. The members of the chapter include Tyler Young of W.F. Young Inc., Rocco Falcone of Rocky's Ace Hardware, and Larry Eagan of Collins Electric Co.

The article features Mt. Greylock State Reservation in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, a destination for butterfly enthusiasts. According to the article, the ideal time for butterflies is early June. At the Visitor's Center, there are Canadian Tiger Swallowtails, Common Ringlets, Pearl Crescents, Eastern Tailed Blues and Peck's Skippers.

The article focuses on the effort of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, in boosting tourism in the region. It is reported that the region has recorded its best numbers this year since 2001 in terms of visitation. Moreover, one-fifth of the Berkshire region's 60,000-person workforce is employed by businesses that are directly or indirectly related to tourism. It is informed that the region is making a concerted effort to take advantage of existing strengths by using them as the basis to expand into new territories and targeting new groups of potential visitors to the region.

Focuses on the creative gatherings hosted by Sam Kasten and his wife Jane Kasten at their house in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Ambience at the home of the couple; Significance of the couple's garden in the gatherings hosted by the couple; Relevance of the couple's decorative arts in the gatherings; Menu design.

The article reports on communities that are printing money that users can spend only locally to buttress town economies. It says that BerkShares issued in Berkshire County, Massachusetts since 2006 represent the largest local cash system in the U.S. Studies are mentioned that indicate the economic benefits to communities of spending money locally.

Discusses the aesthetic and financial difficulties facing summer theater based on the production history of the Williamstown Theatre Festival from 1955-1976 in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Attendance during the first season; Changes made during the third season; Production successes during the 1962 season; Financial difficulties encountered during the 1963 season; Importance of the 1972 season for the festival.

The article focuses on the book "W. Murruy Crane, a Man and a Brother," by Solomon Bulkley Griffin. The book about the U.S. Senator W. Murruy Crane of Massachusetts has been written by one of his intimate journalistic and personal friend. Senator Crane was undoubtedly one of the most important statesmen in the recent history of the U.S. It is therefore regrettable that Griffin does not give readers a larger analysis of the immense national issues which Crane faced and a larger analysis also of reasons why Crane adopted policies which earned for him, in the estimation of the Left Wing of American politics, the "bad eminence" of being regarded as the blackest feather in the Right Wing. The book, however, is delightfully local. It is primarily interested in Crane as a neighbor in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

The article focuses on the opportunities available to business communities in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, to grow and prosper. According to Michael Supranowicz, president of the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, there is around 21 million dollars hike in the revenue generated by retail sales in Pittsfield. Deanna Ruffer, Pittsfield's community development director, highlights the reopening of the Colonial Theater as the greatest attraction to draw around 100, 000 people in the county.

The article relates an incident at Tanglewood in Berkshire County, Massachusetts where the aid of deputies was considered by the lightning victim San Jough as the reason why he still survives. Jough was with his family to visit Tanglewood and were advised to stay in their cars as deputies spot an upcoming storm. However, the family is noted to have decided not to stay which had caused Jough to be strucked by a bolt. One of the deputies who had initiated to rescue Jough was Major Thomas Grady.

The article offers information on Animagic, a museum in Massachusetts that showcases the animation, art, and special effects industry in Berkshire County. It was founded by Eugene Mamut and Irina Borisova, who are both special effects artists and animators, in 2002. The museum provides visitors hands-on teaching on how to create their own animation, techniques, and technologies. Mamut and Barisova's works and efforts in establishing the museum are also discussed.

The article reports on the local currency used by the residents of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Berk-Shares, which have an identical value to dollars, aim to keep money circulating within the local economy. Because the exchange rate for one Berk-Share is 90 U.S. cents, the customer gets a 10% discount on goods and services. This encourages them to shop in local stores that support the scheme. Berk-Shares can be exchanged for restaurant meals, cinema tickets, hotel rooms and ski-lift passes. The next stage of the project will see the installation of a Berk-Share automated teller machine.

The article informs that the district attorney, David Capeless of Berkshire County, Massachusetts dropped all charges against Bernard Baran, who was accused for child molestation. Baran was convicted in January 1985 of molesting six children in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and was released on bond in 2006. His prosecutor Daniel Ford, who is a judge on the Massachusetts Superior Court, showed the grand jury that indicted Baran an edited video interview with the children.

The article reports on the celebration of the 15th-year founding anniversary of the children's circus camp in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It states that the circus camp was established by retired school teacher Richard Hamilton, along with couple Jessica Hentoff-Killian and husband Michael. It states that the event was held on August 15-16, 2008 and showcased various circus performances.

This article discusses a showcase of arts and culture of the Netherlands called “NL: A Season of Dutch Arts in the Berkshires,” which will begin in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, in June 2007. The program, created for at-risk youths, incorporates productions with dance, theater, and rubber-foam puppets. Productions discussed in the article include “Ricki’s Dream” by Ulrike Quade, and “medEia,” by the experimental Dutch theater Dood Paard.

The article offers information on a report published in the newspaper "Berkshire Eagle" which revealed that Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is dedicating 10 million U.S. dollars in the state's fiscal 2014 capital plan for enhancing residential broadband connectivity in the western part of the state including Berkshire County. It also mentions the views of Patrick regarding broadband systems, which are essential for education, medical care, and business.

The article relates the success of couple Michael and Robin Tesoro when they turned their marinara recipe into business. The couple started the business known as Ooma Tesoro in November 2009 in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Robin says they cook sauce until three o'clock in the morning, fill up Mason jars they borrow from neighbors and sold them at farmers' markets. One of the challenges they face is finding a kitchen that meets U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations.

The article reports that independent educational institution, Berkshire Country Day School will hold an Admission Open House on January 26, 2010 in Massachussetts.

The article reports on the annual picnic and business meeting by the Berkshire, Massachusetts chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) at the Richmond Congregational Church in Richmond, Massachusetts. Lou R. Steigler and Edwin Lawrence were re-elected as dean and sub-dean respectively for 2009-2010. Chapter members Katie Yosua, Sarah Lenfest and Thomas Giovanetti performed on the church's organ during the event.

The article reports on the annual picnic and business meeting of the Berkshire chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) in Massachusetts held at the First Congregational Church in Williamstown on June 10, 2008. Officers for 2008-2009 were installed by John Cheney after the picnic. Scholarships were given to students Thomas Giovanetti, Elizabeth Kaufer and Daniel Rosenswieg during the event. A scholarship recital was played by student Scott Smedinghoff.

The article presents a county profile of Berkshire County in Massachusetts. It is located along the New York border, stretching from Connecticut to Vermont and the unofficial hub of the county is business with nearly 44,000 people. It reveals that tourism has always been an economic mainstay, with several ski resorts, museums, theaters and become the popular base for artisans. Other communities include Adams, Alford, Becket, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Dalton and Egremont.

The article reports on the decision of Distributed Generation Systems to sell the Berkshire wind project to the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company and 14 local electrical co-operatives. The purchase was financed through an eight million U.S. dollar loan from PeoplesBank. In 2004, Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company and the local electrical co-operatives signed a 22-year power purchase agreement with the project's developer.

The article profiles Berkshire County in Massachusetts. It is composed of 32 communities, ranging from Pittsburg to tiny Mount Washington. Moreover, Berkshire County has several ski resorts, museums and theaters. Lastly, Berkshire County's major employers include Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Norman Rockwell Museum.

The article focuses on a potluck supper and business meeting held by the members of the Berkshire, Massachusetts chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) at the home of former dean Anne Marcure on January 13, 2008. Scholarship students Elizabeth Kaufer and Scott Smedinghoff performed on the house organ after the meeting. Anne Marcure and Dean Lou Steigler organized the event.

The article profiles Berkshire County, a westernmost county in Massachusetts that extends from Connecticut to Vermont. The county's main city is Pittsfield, which has a recorded population of nearly 44,000 people. The region's major centers for business and tourism includes Great Barrington, North Adams, and Williamstown. It was stated that the county's major economic sector is tourism, with various ski resorts, museums, and theaters.

Previews the exhibition `Billboard,' at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art in North Adams, from May 30-September 30, 1999. Exhibition of signs scattered throughout Berkshire County.

Reports that folk singer Arlo Guthrie plans to open a spiritual center for abused children and people with AIDS in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Career background; Opposition of the neighbors of Guthrie to his proposed spiritual center; Role of homophobia in the opposition to the AIDS center.