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    In Berkshires venues, Native perspectives

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    Jacob’s Pillow renovation, MoCA show gather work of Indigenous artists   The Hudson Valley-based artist Jeffrey Gibson, whose new installation “Power Full Because We’re Different” opens Nov. 2 at Mass MoCA, draws from the vivid colors and patterns of abstract art and finds inspiration in the regalia of Indigenous faith ceremonies. Photo courtesy of Mass read more

    In Berkshires venues, Native perspectives
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    Equity project pushes to transform region’s cultural workplaces

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    Equity project pushes to transform region’s cultural workplaces Christopher Duggan photo courtesy of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival   By KATE ABBOTTContributing writer   Imagine the people who make creative work happen in an arts or cultural institution all having a stake and a voice in the organization’s operations and mission. Or imagine creative organizations clearly read more

    Equity project pushes to transform region’s cultural workplaces
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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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    Noche Flamenca brings Goya’s passion to life

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    Spanish master’s images inspire a dance troupe’s evolving new work   The dance company Noche Flamenca will offer a work-in-progress preview of “Searching for Goya” on April 8 in the ‘62 Center at Williams College. The work draws its inspiration from the turbulent, sometimes dreamlike images captured by the Spanish master Francisco Goya in the read more

    Noche Flamenca brings Goya’s passion to life
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    Jacob’s Pillow opens 90th season with celebration of diverse traditions

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    At Jacob’s Pillow, opening show draws on diverse traditions   Mythili Prakash, one of a new generation of dancers in the Indian tradition of Bharatanatyam, is among the diverse group of performers in “America(na) to Me,” the opening show in this year’s Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Photo courtesy of Mythili Prakash   By KATE ABBOTTContributing read more

    Jacob’s Pillow opens 90th season with celebration of diverse traditions
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    Flavored by a colorful past

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    Lodge’s owner works to keep ambience of ‘70s folk music hangout By JOHN TOWNES Contributing writer BECKET, Mass.When Daniel Osman bought The Dream Away Lodge in 1997, he became the caretaker of a special corner of Berkshire County lore. The Dream Away is a 110-seat restaurant, lounge and music venue that has been operating since read more

    Flavored by a colorful past