Yomarie Silva-O'Neal, an artist in residencen at Mass MoCA, sculpts in her studio. Press photo by Thomas J. Logan, courtesy of Assets 4 Artists

Arts

Here are the Hill Country Observer’s articles about the Arts, listed from newest to oldest. Topics include theater, music, dance, painting, sculpture, film, and writing. The Hill Country Observer talks with artists and makers in many media, in New York, Vermont and Western Massachusetts.

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    A giant of American theater — MCLA celebrates Irene Fornes

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    College helps to celebrate the work of Irene Fornes By KATE ABBOTTContributing writer NORTH ADAMS, Mass.   The wildness comes from despair?… Sometimes it comes because something has changed inside. A light has gone out, … something that makes us feel joy, feel compassion, feel for others.   A group of friends are keeping a read more

    A giant of American theater — MCLA celebrates Irene Fornes
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    Artists at Mass MoCA find refuge in magic

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    In new MoCA show, artists summon the power of talismans, rituals   In Gelare Khoshgozaran’s “U.S. Customs Demands to Know,” packages from the artist’s parents in Tehran become illuminated lanterns. The work is part of the new “Like Magic” show at Mass MoCA. Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art   By KATE ABBOTTContributing read more

    Artists at Mass MoCA find refuge in magic
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    Rich tones, healing vibrations

    Saratoga cellist focuses on her instrument’s therapeutic potential   Demetria Konisis sits with her cello and other instruments she uses for sound therapy in her studio in Saratoga Springs. Joan K. Lentini photo   By STACEY MORRISContributing writer SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. Demetria Koninis takes a seat and gently pulls her cello to an upright position read more

    Rich tones, healing vibrations
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    Pulitzer-winning ‘English’ explores dreams, fears inside Iran

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    Pulitzer-winning ‘English’ explores dreams, fears inside Iran   The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sanaz Toossi is playing one of the parts in Barrington Stage’s production of “English,” which runs through Oct. 15. Courtesy photo   By KATE ABBOTTContributing writer PITTSFIELD, Mass. Four students walk into a classroom in a city in the mountains. Tonight, they’ve come read more

    Pulitzer-winning ‘English’ explores dreams, fears inside Iran
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    High culture, low pay — Local arts groups push for change

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    Local arts groups shine light on their own workplaces in push for change       By KATE ABBOTTContributing writer GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. Guitars strum and fireflies gleam in the meadow. Actors are falling in love every night, and stages large and small are alive with dance and music. It’s summer in the Berkshires. But read more

    High culture, low pay — Local arts groups push for change
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    Local shop, global connections — Fair-trade boutique boosts women artists

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    Fair-trade boutique boosts women artists, makers from near and far   Dayanis Bowie, owner of the DB Trends boutique in Ballston Spa, shows customers Jude Hughes of Amherst, Mass., and Sandy Staniec of Syracuse an “air plant” from Guatemala that grows without soil. Joan K. Lentini photo   By STACEY MORRISContributing writer BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. read more

    Local shop, global connections — Fair-trade boutique boosts women artists
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    Group organizes to save Triplex Cinema

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    Great Barrington’s Triplex Cinema to reopen as nonprofit operation   Nicki Wilson, board president of the new nonprofit Triplex Cinema Inc., says strong local support enabled the group to act quickly to acquire the downtown Great Barrington movie theater. Susan Sabino photo   By JOHN TOWNESContributing writer GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. The Triplex Cinema, an independent read more

    Group organizes to save Triplex Cinema
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    Julia Bullock gives voice to pain and hope at Tanglewood

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    Composer, soprano shape a song cycle inspired by Black spirituals   The classical soprano Julia Bullock has been working with the composer Jessie Montgomery for seven years on a cycle of songs inspired by Black spirituals. She’ll perform Montgomery’s “Freedom Songs” on July 8 and 9 with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood. Courtesy photo read more

    Julia Bullock gives voice to pain and hope at Tanglewood
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    A Greek tragedy for the 21st century

    Living Room Theatre’s summer show offers ancient anti-war message   Allen McCullough and Randolyn Zinn act out a scene from “Her Name Means Memory,” which Living Room Theatre will present in performances July 26-Aug. 6 at Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion in North Bennington. Joan K. Lentini photo   By STACEY MORRISContributing writer NORTH BENNINGTON, Vt. read more

    A Greek tragedy for the 21st century
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    WAM Theatre ponders ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’

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    WAM Theatre presents ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’   The cast and crew meet in late April for the first rehearsal of WAM Theatre’s production of “What the Constitution Means to Me,” which opens May 18 at the Berkshire Theatre Group’s Unicorn Theatre. Courtesy photo   By KATE ABBOTTContributing writer STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. As a read more

    WAM Theatre ponders ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’