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SPARK! @ THE CLARK

Published: March 8, 2010Posted in: BERKSHIRE CREATIVE, EVENTS, FEATURES 1, FEATURES 2, LOCAL NEWS, NEWS BULLETINTags: , , , , , , , ,
SPARK! @ THE CLARK

Bad weather could not stop our Berkshire Creatives’ SPARK!

After a brief postponement due to a late winter snow storm, Berkshire Creatives from across the county  came together to SPARK! @ The Clark!

Click here to visit our Facebook page and see more pictures! See someone you know or yourself in our facebook pictures? Don’t forget to tag, tag, tag!

SPARK! Attendees, We want your feedback!

Please take a minute to fill out this short survey about the event. Tell us what you liked, what we could do better, and most importantly let us know if you made any connections. Thank you for helping us serve the Berkshire Creative Community better!

See you at the next SPARK!

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SPECIAL THANKS TO:

SPARK! Lead Sponsor:

Greylock Federal Credit Union

SPARK! Host:

The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

SPARK! Featured Businesses:

DEVRIES FINE ART INTERNATIONAL, INC.

BERKSHIRECOUPON.COM

THE BERKSHIRE REVIEW FOR THE ARTS

BRILLIANT GRAPHICS GROUP

SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY

TAYLOR’S AND FREIGHT YARD PUB

Would you like to be a featured business at a future SPARK!? Please email info@berkshirecreative.org or call 413.822.8324.

Do you have an item you would like to share about the creative economy? Suggest a Post to Berkshire Creative!

SPARK! @ THE CLARK RESCHEDULED!! THURS. MARCH 4, 2010!!

Published: February 25, 2010Posted in: BERKSHIRE CREATIVE, EVENTS, FEATURES 1, UPDATESTags: , , , , , , , , ,
SPARK! @ THE CLARK RESCHEDULED!! THURS. MARCH 4, 2010!!

DON’T LET THAT SNOW STOP YOUR SPARK!

JOIN YOUR CREATIVE ECONOMY COLLEAGUES AT SPARK @ THE CLARK!

NETWORKING EVENT FOR BERKSHIRE CREATIVES!

Come and meet your creative economy colleagues! If words like art, culture, design, innovation, and technology are part of your vocabulary chances are you are part of the region’s growing creative economy. Whether you work in industry or the arts, Berkshire Creative invites you to come out to mix and mingle at our signature event!

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The Clark

Thursday, March 4, 2010

5:30 PM-7:00 PM

Click here for a map!

For more information please contact info@berkshirecreative.org or call 413.822.8324.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP!

Would you like to become more involved in the creative community? Volunteer for SPARK! contact info@berkshirecreative.org or call 413.822.8324.

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ABOUT THE CLARK

In 1950 Sterling and Francine Clark chartered the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute as a home for their extensive art collection. Opened to public in 1955, the Institute has built upon this extraordinary group of works to become one of the most beloved and respected art museums in the world, known for its intimate galleries and stunning natural environment.

One of the few institutions in the United States that combines a public art museum with a complement of research and academic programs, including a major art history library, the Clark is now a leading international center for research and discussion on the nature of art and art history. Building upon the founders’ legacy, the Institute has recently unveiled its master plan for the twenty-first century, which fosters the Clark’s commitment to providing space for its expanding research and museum programs while maintaining the unique character of its beautiful rural setting.

Click here to visit their website and learn more!

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“Our Creative Berkshires”

As usual, all attendees are invited to bring business cards and brochures to leave on a table showcasing “Our Creative Berkshires.”

Let’s talk across industry, talk across sector, talk across town!

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A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR LEAD SPARK! SPONSOR

GREYLOCK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION


If you live or work in the Berkshires, you are cordially invited to join Greylock Federal Credit Union.

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SNEAK PEEK OF SPARK! FEATURED BUSINESSES

Check out the Berkshire Creative Economy businesses that will be featured at the upcoming Wednesday, February 24th SPARK! at The Clark

DEVRIES FINE ART INTERNATIONAL, INC.

The Gallery features the figurative bronze sculpture of Andrew DeVries cast by the artist at his studio foundry in Middlefield, Massachusetts in limited editions along with original pastel drawings. Andrew is celebrating his 30th year as a professional sculptor. His works are in private and public collections in 16 countries. The gallery is located in the charming historic district of Lenox.

BERKSHIRECOUPON.COM

Love the Berkshires and love to save? Then you’ll love BerkshireCoupon.com! BerkshireCoupon.com is an online coupon website filled with great coupons to businesses in the Berkshires including restaurants, theaters, shopping, hotels and more! Just go to www.berkshirecoupon.com, Click on the category you’re interested in, Print the coupons you want, and Save right away! It’s quick, convenient, and free. Plus, BerkshireCoupon.com always has great giveaways every month.

Love advertising your business but hate the cost? BerkshireCoupon.com has affordable, effective advertising. Call Dawn Carberry at 413-441-6274 or email save@berkshirecoupon.com.

THE BERKSHIRE REVIEW FOR THE ARTS

The Berkshire Review for the Arts is an online arts magazine based in Williamstown. Launched in 2007 with the mission of providing in-depth, expert articles, reviews, and interviews about classical music, opera, theater, art, photography, dance, books, travel, food and drink, the Review now averages over 100,000 pageviews and 20,000 visits per month, with over 15,000 visitors concentrated in New York, New England, the West Coast, and Europe. In addition to the summer festivals and exhibitions in the Berkshires, we regularly cover events in New York, Boston, Edinburgh, London, and Rome, with occasional reports from wherever one of our more than 25 regular contributors may be. David Porter, President Emeritus, Skidmore College, has said, “The Review is a major cultural resource–and one distinguished by its quality of writing; I’d hate not to receive it.”

BRILLIANT GRAPHICS GROUP

Brilliant Graphics Group is a unique large format solutions provider offering 3D scanning, direct to media printing, photo imaging and digital die cutting. From 1 print to thousands, with the capabilities to produce; trade show display & graphics, backlit images, retail displays, window graphics, banners, box prototypes and Giclée prints.

SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY

Heating up the Berkshires this winter with the wickedly entertaining Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons)—playing the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre through March 21—Shakespeare & Company is in the planning stages for its 33rd hit season in Lenox, with shows including The Winter’s Tale and Richard III (featuring award-winning actor John Douglas Thompson in the title role). Shakespeare & Company is also home to an award-winning Education Program that is deeply rooted in the Berkshire County community, and is internationally renowned for its Center for Actor Training which attracts students, teachers and artists from over 20 countries who participate in its programs year round.

Learn more at Shakespeare.org

TAYLOR’S AND FREIGHT YARD PUB

Sean Taylor and Colleen Taylor Reinhard have owned and operated the Freight Yard Pub in North Adams, Massachusetts for 15 years. In the summer of 2007, they opened Taylor’s in downtown North Adams near MASS MoCA. Taylor’s has quickly become the upscale steak and seafood house of the Northern Berkshires. Both FYP and Taylor’s have strong local support. The owners pride themselves on serving quality food in an elegant atmosphere. The atmosphere at Taylor’s is upscale, yet casual featuring tempting dishes presented by a knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Would you like to be a featured business at a future SPARK!? Please email info@berkshirecreative.org or call 413.822.8324.

Do you have an item you would like to share about the creative economy? Suggest a Post to Berkshire Creative!

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BERKSHIRE CREATIVE KICKS OFF SPARKETTE SERIES @ JAE’S SPICE!!

Published: February 10, 2010Posted in: BERKSHIRE CREATIVE, EVENTS, FEATURES 1, LOCAL NEWS, NEWS BULLETINTags: , , , , , , , ,
BERKSHIRE CREATIVE KICKS OFF SPARKETTE SERIES @ JAE’S SPICE!!

SPARKettes are mini-SPARK! networking event for industry clusters within the creative economy! The inaugural event was held, Tuesday, Febraury 9 for those working in or interested in the Visual Media field.

Everyone from freelance graphic designers and photographers to design studio owners and online magazine publishers gathered Upstairs at Jae’s Spice for scaled down, concentrated networking! To expedite and maximize connections, two break-out sessions were held and each attendee posted their name, business, what they do and what they were looking for at the event (note wall in of papers in below pictures!)!

Overall, it was an outstanding kick-off to what promises to be an amazing series! Next month’s SPARKetteis for those in the Culture and Heritage Field!







Upcoming SPARKettes…..Click here to RSVP!

MARCH//CULTURE AND HERITAGE
MAR. 23rd, 2010
Museums, Theatres, Theatre Companies, Garden Museums, Historic Homes, Libraries, Heritage Preservation

APRIL//VISUAL ARTS
APR. 13th, 2010
 Artists, Artisans, Galleries, Arts Agents, Collectors, Museums, Art Venues, Crafters, Curators

MAY//COMMUNICATIONS
MAY 11th, 2010
Magazines, Newspapers, Radio, Television, Journalists, Bloggers, Publicists, Marketers

Click here to see the full list of upcoming SPARKettes!

SPARKettes are held once a month, February-November 2010, with a different industry cluster addressed each month!

5:30-7:00pm

Upstairs at Jae’s Spice, North Street, Pittsfield, MA

FREE

Hors D’ouevres and venue generously provided by Jae’s Spice!

Cash Bar

All SPARKettes are made possible with the generous support of SPARK! lead sponsor Greylock Federal Credit Union!

Tricks of the Trade is Back!

Published: January 12, 2010Posted in: FEATURES 1, FEATURES 2, HAPPENINGS + EVENTS, UncategorizedTags: , , , , , , , ,
Tricks of the Trade is Back!

Tricks of the Trade is a professional development seminar series for artists and creatives, held at venues throughout Berkshire County, with one session each month in the North, Central and South sections of the County!

Tricks of the Trade is a program of MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center, and is produced in collaboration with Berkshire Creative, Pittsfield Office of Cultural Development and IS183 Art School, and sponsored by MCLA, Excelsior Printing, and the Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation.

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UPCOMING

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SchmoozingMarch: SCHMOOZING
Making Networking Work For You

Interacting socially with collectors, curators, gallerists, media professionals, and other artists can make a huge difference in an artist’s career – if it’s done right.  Gallery owner Leslie FerrinBess Hochstein will talk about how to gracefully navigate the scene and work the room.  This program will cover techniques that can help you advance your career in social situations, such as preparing the elevator pitch version of your artist’s statement; how to close the conversation (or the deal); the dont’s and do’s of the schmooze; why booze and schmooze don’t mix; and the virtual schmooze – how to capitalize on social media tools like Facebook and Twitter to expand your circle and create a positive impression.

Panelists: Leslie Ferrin (Owner of Ferrin Gallery) and Bess Hochstein (Freelance writer and Cultural Correspondent for Rural Intelligence)

  • Tuesday, March 9th, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: MCLA Gallery 51
  • Wednesday, March 10th, 6:30 p.m.: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
  • Thursday, March 11th, 6:30 p.m.: IS183 Art School

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CreatingApril: CREATING
How can you secure a residency?

The series come full circle. We have priced, branded, written about, showed and schmoozed about our work.  So now it is time to find the time and space to be inspired and create new work.

Local artist and MCLA professor Melanie Mowinski will talk with artists and residency programs to learn how to choose the best one for you.

  • Tuesday, April 13th, 6:30 p.m.: MCLA Gallery 51: TBD
  • Wednesday, April 14th, 6:30 p.m.: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts: C. Ryder Cooley (Artist)
  • Thursday, April 15th, 6:30 p.m.: IS183 Art School: TBD

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December: BRANDING
How does one artist stick out in a crowd?… and how does the artist find the crowd to stick out in?

In this age of information and advertisement overload, savvy  companies understand the importance of targeting their market and creating a strong brand. A good brand appeals to all the senses, through all channels and yet continues to deliver the same message.  Artists, too, must meet the challenge of branding and promoting themselves.

Jonathan Secor, MCLA’s Director of Special Programs, will interview some of the Berkshire’s branding gurus to explore the key components of a good brand and the most effective methods of delivering that brand.

  • Tuesday, December 8th, 6:30 p.m.: MCLA Gallery 51: David Carriere (Author of ‘Publicity: 7 Steps to Publicize Just About Anything’) *focus on publicity
  • Monday, December 14th, 6:30 p.m.: Ferrin Gallery: Kevin Sprague (Photographer, Owner of Studio Two) *focus on target market
  • Thursday, December 10th, 6:30 p.m.: IS183 Art School: Mitch and Seth Nash (Co-owners of Blue Q) *focus on branding

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WritingJanuary: WRITING
How does an artist write about their work?

“Revealing what, how and why you do your art does not dismantle either the beauty or mystery of it. Quite the opposite. Your effort to reach out invites others to participate in the mystery and to share the beauty.” – Ariane Goodwin, author of Writing the Artist Statement

“Revealing what, how and why you do your art does not dismantle either the beauty or mystery of it. Quite the opposite. Your effort to reach out invites others to participate in the mystery and to share the beauty.” – Ariane Goodwin, author of Writing the Artist Statement

Facilitated by gallerist Leslie Ferrin,* this workshop will look at a plethora of artist statements to understand what connects us most to the work.  Participants will then use these techniques to write their own statements.

Panelists: Seth Rogovoy (Editor of Berkshire Living) and Meryl Joseph (Artist)

  • Tuesday, January 12th, 6:30 p.m.: MAYA III**
  • Wednesday, January 13th, 6:30 p.m.: Ferrin Gallery
  • Thursday, January 14th, 6:30 p.m.: IS183 Art School

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ShowingFebruary: SHOWING
Which galleries should you approach and how? What other venues are there to show?

Finding galleries that relate to your work is the first step in finding a gallery that will promote and sell your work.  Yet getting into a gallery is not easy.  You must first navigate your way through the unwritten rules of approaching and submitting.  In this workshop we will learn ways to determine which fine venues to approach and how best to go about it.

Facilitated by Jessica Conzo, MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center’s Program Coordinator.

  • Tuesday, February 9th, 6:30 p.m.: MCLA Gallery 51: Cathy Deely (Producer of “Made in the USA in Pete’s Motors”) and Pip Deely (Curator)  *focus on fine art galleries and non-traditional spaces
  • Wednesday, February 10th, 6:30 p.m.: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts: Gail and Phil Sellers (Owners of River Hill Pottery) *focus on fairs, festivals, and trade shows
  • Thursday, February 11th, 6:30 p.m.: IS183 Art School: Andrew Davis (artist and gallerist) *focus on fine art galleries and non-traditional spaces

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All workshops are free, but do require pre-registration.  For more information, and/or to register, please contact MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center Program Coordinator, Jessica Conzo, at 413-663-5253 or Jessica.Conzo@mcla.edu.



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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Published: January 10, 2010Posted in: ARCHIVES, FEATURES 1, HAPPENINGS ARCHIVETags: , , , , , , , , ,
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

“Collaborations to Strategic Alliances:  Strategies to Sustain Nonprofits.”

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 2:30 – 5:00 pm

Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, 75 North Street, Suite 360 in Pittsfield, MA

$20 for Berkshire Chamber members; $30 nonmembers

Pre-registration is required. Visit www.berkshirechamber.com to register.

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence and the Nonprofit Business Council of the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce are partnering to offer a workshop to provide nonprofit leaders with advice and guidance on management issues. On January 20, Barbara Krasne, of KrasnePlows consulting firm, will give a seminar entitled “Collaborations to Strategic Alliances:  Strategies to Sustain Nonprofits.” Workshop topics will include: alliances—what they can and cannot do; organizational diagnostics; considerations for any strategic alliance; and case examples regarding how to proceed. In the event of inclement weather, a snow date is scheduled for Thursday, January 21, 2010 2:30 – 5:00 pm  Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

“Get Found in Social Media”

Wednesday, January 27, 9 am to 12:00 pm

Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, 75 North Street, Suite 360 in Pittsfield, MA

Registration fee: $25. Register online at www.clickbasics.com/workshop, email paulc@clickbasics.com, or call 413-637-2459

ClickBasics, an internet marketing and web analytics company, will present the workshop, “Get Found in Social Media.” Geared for a non-technical business audience, the workshop will be presented by Paul Carter, founder of ClickBasics Internet Marketing, Lenox, MA. Participants will learn basic concepts and receive practical guidance helping business owners and internet marketers tie social media to the bottom line. Seating is limited.

Bi-annual Taste of Philanthropy Conference

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, MA

Click here  to register for the conference!

The Taste of Philanthropy 2010 conference is expected to bring together over 300 nonprofit leaders, consultants and foundations. Morning workshops on all aspects of fundraising –from planned giving/major gifts, to corporate/foundation giving, marketing and stewardship — will be available. In the afternoon, after hearing Sheryl WuDunn’s inspirational talk, we’ll all come together to focus on building our skills for making the all important ASK!

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Five Local Potters Collaborate to Present Self-Curated Exhibition

Published: December 14, 2009Posted in: FEATURES 1, LOCAL NEWS, NEWS BULLETINTags: , , , , ,
Five Local Potters Collaborate to Present Self-Curated Exhibition

Local potters Daniel Bellow, Mark Rowntree, Brendan Fitzpatrick, Nancy Magnusson and Mary Ann Davis, will present a self-curated gallery show at the Great Barrington train station on Castle Street, December 18-24, with a gala opening Friday, December 18, from 5-8 pm. All exhbited work was locally fired together in Rowntree’s giant Hillsdale wood kiln.

The train station is the former location of the SKH Gallery and the site of a successful fall show by the same artists’ cooperative. It is made available by the generous and benevolent landlord, Dale Culleton, himself a recovering potter.

A wide variety of handmade ceramics will be offered, from Rowntree’s giant outdoor urns to the delicate, brightly colored dinnerware of DaviStudio, available in fine stores nationwide.  Many of the works will be from the most recent firing of the newly rebuilt kiln, completed just before Thanksgiving.

The gallery will be open from 10-5 every day until Christmas Eve.
Click here for more information or call 413-429-7111!
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Berkshire Film and Media Commission Officially Opens for Business

Published: December 14, 2009Posted in: FEATURES 1, LOCAL NEWS, NATIONAL NEWS, NEWS BULLETIN, STATE NEWSTags: , , , , ,
Berkshire Film and Media Commission Officially Opens for Business

The Berkshires’ newest creative economy initiative, the Berkshire Film and Media Commission (BFMC), was officially launched on Dec. 6 at a festive kick-off event at the Elayne Bernstein Theater at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, introducing the non-profit organization to community leaders and area filmmakers.

Executive Director Diane Pearlman spoke to the gathering of more than 180 guests about BFMC’s mission to attract film, television and new media productions to Western Massachusetts. Services provided by the organization include its online production guide and locations library, networking local industry professionals, and the development of film-related educational and technical programs for the community. The BFMC was formed in August as a fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

“The Berkshires has everything it takes to attract film production: unique locations, a talented pool of industry professionals, and high-quality support services,” Pearlman said. “Even in economic downturns, the film business thrives. Fourteen films were shot in Massachusetts last year, creating revenue of more than $359 million. But all of those films were shot in the Boston area. We intend to bring some of those production dollars and well-paying jobs to the Berkshires.”

She added that BFMC is also actively marketing the Berkshires as a location for commercials, television shows, and web content shoots and is planning an event in New York City to announce the BFMC to advertising agencies, production companies, and location scouts. Her goal is to bring some of these productions to the region, noting that “statistically, about 1.5 times of production budgets are pumped into the local economy.”

Encouraging local filmmakers and film production support businesses, such as hotels, motels, caterers, hardware and supply businesses, to register their services in the film production guide on the BFMC’s website, www.berkshirefilm.com, Pearlman said that “when location scouts, directors, and producers use our website for research, we want to make sure they can immediately see all that we have to offer and be assured that we can handle even the largest-scale productions.”

Pearlman, who was recently appointed as BFMC’s executive director, is an independent entertainment producer, studio executive and businesswoman with 25 years of experience in media creation and production. She said that in the last few months she has toured Western Massachusetts with various location scouts representing an array of television and film productions, including “One Life to Live,” Sex in the City 2,” “Design Sixx,” Bravo’s televised docu-reality series, an Adam Sandler movie and an animated feature film, adding that Berkshire County was also part of a bid package to shoot the next Jennifer Anniston film in Massachusetts. Another project in the works that was revealed at the Dec. 6 event is a feature film currently in development, based on an adaptation by veteran feature film art director and Stockbridge resident Carl Sprague, of Edith Wharton’s 1917 novel “Summer,” which is set in the Berkshires.

Pearlman read a prepared statement sent by Nicholas Paleologos, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Film Office, who said “The BFMC has been an incredibly important resource for the Massachusetts Film Industry. We routinely direct filmmakers to the Commission for location assistance, production service information, as well as any key Berkshire County contacts necessary to facilitate an individual production seeking to shoot in Western Massachusetts. We proudly link to the BFMC from our website. They are a terrific model for just how creative our state’s creative economy can be!”

State Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli, who attended BFMC’s launch party, said “I’m thrilled to support the great work of the Berkshire Film and Media Commission in their efforts to attract film and media projects to Western Mass. With our natural beauty and historical settings, I feel that we offer the perfect location for film productions and this will further enhance our already growing creative economy.”


Click here to read Rural Intelligence’s coverage and  see images from the event!

For more information about Berkshire Film and Media Commission visit www.berkshirefilm.com or e-mail info@berkshirefilm.com

Hey Berkshire County, You’re SPARKLING!

Published: December 9, 2009Posted in: BERKSHIRE CREATIVE, EVENTS, FEATURES 1, LOCAL NEWS, NEWS BULLETINTags: , , , , , , ,
Hey Berkshire County, You’re SPARKLING!

Last Thursday, creatives from across the county converged on the Seven Hills Inn for food, drink and a good old creative holiday hoorah!










Click here to see more party pics on ruralintelligence.com!

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SPECIAL THANKS TO EVENT CHAIR, ALLISON CRANE,  ALL THE SPARKLE! ATTENDEES, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AND DONATING BUSINESSES THAT MADE THE EVENT SUCH AN OUTSTANDING NIGHT!

SPONSORS

Berkshire Living

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SPARK the holidays with savings! Use your Greylock VISA card from November 15, 2009 – January 15, 2010 and pay only 4.99% APR until those balances are paid in full. Valid for purchases, cash advances, balance transfers and letter checks.

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SPARKLE! SUPPORTERS

PRINTING AND DESIGN SUPPORT!

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Click to Learn More About Excelsior Printing!

Click to Learn More About Studio Two!

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SPARKLE! HOST

7hillsinn

Click here to learn more about the Seven Hills Inn!

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FOR PROVIDING DELECTABLE EATS AND DELICIOUS TREATS!

BRIXHAVEN

Click to Learn More About Brix!

Click to Learn More About Haven!

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FOR PROVIDING THE NIGHT’S MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

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Evan Randall and Heather Fisch!

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AND TO ALL OUR DONATING BUSINESSES…..

Alchemy Initiative

Allison Crane

ALJ Designs

The Art of Wellness Massage Therapy

Barrington Stage Company

Benchmark Real Estate

Berkshire International Film Festival

Berkshire Mountain Distillers

Berkshire Organics

Berkshire Museum

Bisque, Beads & Beyond*

Blantyre

Blueline Design

Blue Q

Bola Granola

Castle Street Cafe

Chocolate Springs Cafe

The Clark

The Colonial Theatre

Crane & Co.

Daniel Bellow Pottery*

DreamAway Lodge

FaceHaven

Stephanie Gravalese-Wood, Atomswork*

Hancock Shaker Village

Hotchkiss Mobiles

Inn at Richmond

Stephanie Iverson

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

Kinesphere Studio

Donna Kittredge

Eric Korenman, Photographer

Kripalu

Laurie Coyle Designs*

Limited Editions by Dawn*

Lisa Anderson Jewelry

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

MCLA Presents!

Michele O’Hana, Ha’ Penny Design

Michael Wainwright

Minc House

Museum Facsimiles

Norman Rockwell Museum

Novel Idea Book Purse*

MASS MoCA

Michele O’Hana, Ha’ Penny Design

Museum Facsimiles

Olive Designs

Peter Alvarez Salon

The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA

The Puddle People Design Studio*

Scott Olsen, The Puzzle Guy*

River Hill Pottery

Selina Lamb, Ltd., LLC

Seven Hills Inn

Shakespeare & Company

Evan Soldinger and Linda Kaye-Moses

Tanglewood Business Partners

Topia Inn

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BerkshireMade Member*

SPARKLE! SNEAK PEEK….

Published: November 25, 2009Posted in: BERKSHIRE CREATIVE, EVENTS, FEATURES 1, HAPPENINGS + EVENTS, LOCAL NEWS, NEWS BULLETINTags: , , , , , ,
SPARKLE! SNEAK PEEK….

Thanksgiving has come and gone!

The infamous holiday shopping season is upon us!

Wouldn’t it be better to get your unique holiday gifts

while enjoying delectable treats,

refreshing bevies,

great music and great people?

Heck yeah it would be!

CLICK HERE TO BUY OR RESERVE YOUR TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE!

*To RSVP and pay at the door click “Show other payments options” under the “Order Now” button on our Eventbrite site!

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At SPARKLE! you can get unique Berkshire items and services for yourself, your friends and for your family!

SPARKLE! features both a silent and a chance auction, so there is something for everyone!

All SPARKLE! attendees will receive a special gift Blue Q, Pittsfield based designer and manufacturer of life altering gifts since 1988!

After the event, visit our amazing participating creative economy businesses for your holiday gift getting!

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Here is a sneak peek of SPARKLE! silent and chance auction items from some of the Berkshires best creatives and creative economy businesses…

Berkshire International Film Festival

Be a star with this BIFF weekend package which includes a pair of tickets to the BIFF 5th Anniversary Opening Night Film at the Mahaiwe Theater, June 3, 2010 and a pair of tickets to the Tribute Evening at the Mahaiwe on June 4, 2010.

Berkshire Mountain Distillers

Share the gift of holiday cheer with a 3 bottle selection from Berkshire Mountain Distillers featuring Greylock Gin, Ice Glen Vodka and Ragged Mountain Rum.

Berkshire Museum

Experience the Berkshire Museum with Executive Director, Stuart Chase with this collection tour for six (6). Then keep coming back with a one year family membership and two free passes to the Festival of Trees, on view to January 3, 2010.

Berkshire Organics

Experience the goodness of organic with this with Berkshire Organics, Organic Foods Gift Basket.

Blue Q

Enjoy a Willy Wonka-style tour of world renowned, Pittsfield based designer and manufacturer of life altering gifts since 1988, Blue Q! You and three guests of your choice, will meet Blue Q’s maniacal owners Mitch and Seth Nash, see how an idea becomes a product, tell off a mean, unreasonable customer and much more! Take the experience home with Blue Q goodie bags for all!

Bola Granola

A goodie box of locally made BOLA granola related items…BOLA granola 1# bags, a bowl and spoon, related snacks and breakfast treats!!!

Day with Nancy Fitzpatrick of The Red Lion Inn

Spend a day working with renowned hotelier, Nancy Fitzpatrick as she goes through the daily meetings, workings, communications, humor and bus-I-ness of The Red Lion Inn!

FaceHaven

Experience a Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics consulation with three friends at FaceHaven. Get %15 off any purchase made that day.

Hancock Shaker Village

A Family Membership to Hancock Shaker Village, including free admission for one year for two adults plus household children. Also includes discounts at the Village Store and on workshops and Shaker Suppers. This package also includes items from the Hancock Shaker Village Store.

Kripalu

Refresh and Renew with a Kriaplu Day Pass! Make it a full day with Retreat & Renewal yoga classes and educational workshops, use of sauna, whirlpool, Fitness Room, walking and hiking trails, a buffet lunch and dinner and other facility amenities.

Minc House

Check out the Minc House empire with this Minc-tastic Basket featuring a$25 gift certificate to Mission Bar + Tapas, a $25 gift certificate to The Market, and a hand-printed, locally designed ‘Shire’ t-shirt and hand-printed scarf.

Re-think Your Outdoor Space with Selina Lamb, Ltd., LLC

Rethink your landscape with this one-hour on-site consultation with noted landscape designer Selina Lamb. Ecologically sensitive solutions. Can’t decide where to put that swimming pool you’ve always wanted? Concerned about wetlands? Want to develop a woodland garden or site and construct a pond? Or simply site and design new gardens? A design consultation can set you well on your way to solving problems, designing resonant and engaging outdoor areas and selecting appropriate materials and plants for your home.

Escape with these Micro-Staycations!

Adams Micro-Staycation with MCLA Presents and Topia Inn

Experience MCLA Presents! Annual Blues and Funk Festival, featuring Slavic Soul Party and Big Sam’s Funky Nation. Save yourself a drive, and spend the night at the eco-friendly Topia Inn.

Becket Escape with DreamAway Lodge and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival

Escape to the woods of Becket for great food and dance! Enjoy a delicious dinner at the legendary DreamAway Lodge with this $75 Gift Certificate and then mosey on down to the world renowned Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, for a performance at the renowned  Ted Shawn Theatre.

Great Barrington Micro-Staycation with Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center and Castle Street Cafe I

Enjoy two tickets to see Grammy Award-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo on February 7, 2009 at the amazing Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center! This legendary acappella group represents the traditional culture of South Africa and is regarded as the country’s cultural emissary at home and around the world. They have recorded with numerous artists, including Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Josh Groban, and Dolly Parton.

Before the show, enjoy the award winning culinary delights of one of the Berkshire’s most renowned restaurants with a Castle Street Cafe gift Certificate!

Lenox Micro-Staycation with Shakespeare & Company and Seven Hills Inn

Escape to Lenox for an overnight at Seven Hills Inn, one of the famous Berkshire Manor Houses, with this $250 voucher. Indulge in a little theatre, just down the road with a gift vouchers, good for two tickets to any remaining production in Shakespeare & Company’s 2009-2010 season: Cindy Bella (or The Glass Slipper) (general admission), Les Liaisons Dangereuses (A section), or Pericles presented by the Conservatory at Shakespeare & Company (general admission).

North Adams Micro-Staycation with MASS MoCA and the Porches Inn

Head for the mountains and get some art while you’re there! Enjoy two complimentary passes to MASS MoCA and an overnight at the acclaimed Porches Inn. Explore MASS MoCA’s gallery then take a dip in Porches heated pool or outdoor hot tub, and wake in the morning to complimentary continental breakfast!

Pittsfield’s Performance Renaissance with Barrington Stage Company and The Colonial Theatre

Discover the award winning performance venues of Pittsfield with

  • Two (2)tickets to Barrington Stage’s 2010 Summer Season Main Stage.
  • Two (2) tickets to the Colonial’s Musical Canadian Brass-an outstanding group which blends world-class virtuosity with spontaneity, precision choreography and humor to the delight of sold-out audiences worldwide!

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Be part of the filmmaking industry in the Berkshires!-Berkshire Film and Media Commission Launch Party

Published: November 24, 2009Posted in: FEATURES 1, HAPPENINGS + EVENTS, LOCAL NEWS, NEWS BULLETIN, UncategorizedTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Be part of the filmmaking industry in the Berkshires!-Berkshire Film and Media Commission Launch Party

The aim of the Berkshire Film and Media Commission (BFMC) is to promote and facilitate filmmaking and new media opportunities in Berkshire County, western Massachusetts. In a state known great tax incentives, BFMC agregates area resources, locations and talent to:

  • attract film, television and new media productions;
  • maintain an online production guide and locations library;
  • network local industry professionals;
  • develop film-related educational programs.

The Berkshire Film and Media Commission serves as an economic and cultural engine for Berkshire County and surrounding areas.

To be a part of the Berkshire Film and Media Commission Launch Party RSVP  to: info@berkshirefilm.com!

Sunday, December 6, 4:00PM to 7:00PM
Elaine Bernstein Theater at Shakespeare & Company
70 Kemble Street
Lenox, MA 01240 US

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  • Find out what BFMC has been up to and the films that have been scouting our area.
  • Network with local filmmakers and production support businesses.
  • Appetizers – Cash Bar

You must RSVP to gain FREE ADMISSION! Space is LIMITED so reply early!

For more information about BFMC visit www.berkshirefilm.com or email info@berkshirefilm.com

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