Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Great Barrington

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

šŸŒ± Want to meet Emanuel Ax after a Mahaiwe film premiere?

Great Barrington, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello again Great Barrington! Weā€™re bringing you the latest town highlights. Donā€™t miss out, keep going! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to meet Emanuel Ax after a Mahaiwe film premiere?
  • Why two top Great Barrington officials were sidelined after an audit.
  • Step inside Great Barringtonā€™s most eccentric 1880s castle makeover

Also on today's calendar: Missa Gaia: Celebrating our World through Song and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 60 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 85, low: 55.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 61 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Documentary chronicling pianist Emanuel Ax to premiere at Mahaiwe (berkshireeagle.com) ā€” Great Barringtonā€™s Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will host a July 19 co-world premiere screening of ā€œAll the Music in the World,ā€ a new documentary about pianist Emanuel Ax and his deep ties to the Berkshires and Tanglewood. After the film, Ax and director Joseph Levy will join the audience for a talkback, adding a rare, up-close experience with one of classical musicā€™s most celebrated performers.
Ā Ā Ā 

2. Two Great Barrington officials placed on paid administrative leave following audit (berkshireeagle.com) ā€” Two senior Great Barrington officials, the assistant town manager and DPW superintendent, have been placed on paid administrative leave following an audit of a street reconstruction project that ran $1.5 million over budget. The report cites unauthorized work, improper changeā€‘order approvals, and poor documentation, and the Select Board and Finance Committee will review the findings at a June 16 meeting.
Ā Ā Ā 

3. See Inside Artist Hunt Slonem's 1880s Massachusetts Chateau Filled With Color and Antiques (veranda.com) ā€” Searles Castle in Great Barrington has been transformed into a wildly colorful, antiques-filled retreat by artist Hunt Slonem, who bought the 1880s chateau as a weekend home in 2021. The story traces the castleā€™s Great Barrington roots, its many past lives, and how Slonem painstakingly restored historic details while filling rooms with his signature bunny paintings, marble busts, and maximalist collections.
Ā Ā Ā 

4. Timothy deViry Strong, 76, of Lee (theberkshireedge.com) ā€” Family and friends in Lee and nearby towns are mourning the death of 76-year-old Timothy deViry Strong, a retired banker, photographer, and lifelong progressive whose brother Benjamin lives in Great Barrington. Strongā€™s life ranged from anti-war activism and work at Aliceā€™s Restaurant to a long banking career, and a celebration of life is planned later this summer.
Ā Ā Ā 

5. Microbreak Ideas in the US Northeast (samantha-brown.com) ā€” If youā€™re itching for a quick escape from Great Barrington, this guide lays out microbreak ideas across the Northeast, from Berkshires hikes to Hudson Valley culture and Maineā€™s coast. It even suggests a Massachusetts literary road trip that includes W.E.B. Du Boisā€™s Great Barrington roots alongside other famous authorsā€™ hometowns.
Ā Ā Ā 

šŸ“ø Around Great Barrington

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Great Barrington

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

ā˜… Featured events ā˜…

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

šŸ“£ Great Barrington Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

šŸ—“ Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Ā 

Thank you šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘ to these businesses for making Great Barrington PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! šŸ’š

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is a great deal!
    Two custom storage cabinet units with all shelves, countertops & doors. And, many accessory pieces. These units are constructed of finished birchā€¦ (Nextdoor Main St)
  • Big Y Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for (Overnight) Night Crew Clerk in Great Barrington. Apply here.
  • Health Advocates Network posted a job opening for Speech Language Pathologist - Rehab in Great Barrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Great Barrington here.

Ok Great Barrington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

šŸ‘‰ Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you whatā€™s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoorĀ Ā Ā Ā  Share to Facebook

Support These Local Businesses

+ List My Business

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Great Barrington

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Great Barrington

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.