Evan Silverstein is no stranger to the stage. He made his Berkshire Theatre Group debut three years ago in Mirror, Mirror, written and directed by a pair of local high school students as part of BTG Plays!, the organization’s year-round education program. It was ultimately Silverstein’s passion for improv comedy—during BTG’s Encore: A Celebration of [...]read moreShowtime – Local kids star in Berkshire Theatre Group
It’s not everyday a new building appears on the Tanglewood grounds. So when one does, it’s crucial that it blend in rather than stand out, adding to the experience visually and philosophically. The first new construction at Tanglewood in 25 years does exactly that. Christened the Linde Center for Music and Learning in honor of [...]read moreA Tanglewood Debut – The BSO unveils the much-anticipated Linde Center
In the summer of 1969, Norman Rockwell told a reporter for the Associated Press that his work had changed. He wanted to paint an image “that would bring America back together again—promote understanding.” He had just finished a broad canvas textured with earth from the Southwest; a Dinee family, a Navajo mother, father and son [...]read moreSummer of ’69 – When Rockwell’s picture-perfect America took a turn
“We chose to move out here to get rid of the tension of New York City—which I adore, by the way,” recalls Fran Weissler, of the weekend home she shares in Waccabuc with her husband and business partner, Barry. “When I met Barry, I was 37, and he was 26, and I had two kids. [...]read moreBehind the Scenes – From Broadway to Waccabuc
For Alla Zernitskaya, class begins five mornings each week at 6:30 sharp. “That’s the only way to accommodate students’ schedules,” says Zernitskaya, who is in her 26th year at the helm of the orchestral music program at Pittsfield High School and Herberg Middle School. The program—which includes 28 students in the high school orchestra, 29 [...]read moreMusic, the Great Equalizer – Inspiring students
A small, but growing, group of people are bringing their dining experiences back home while still enjoying the experience of a professionally prepared meals—with personal chefs. The reasons are diverse: Some need help creating meals that accommodate allergies, weight loss, or other health concerns. Others have busy work lives and don’t have time to cook. [...]read moreCan you afford a personal celebrity chef? You might be surprised
In an old town in northern Florida, a woman is walking at night. It’s raw weather and she walks fast, angry and alone. In the dark, her neighborhood looks half marvelous and half brutal—bird of paradise flowers and black swans and old Victorian houses sagging with rot. One live oak spreads over half an acre; [...]read moreAuthors discuss their work and inspire
When Tyler Kepner got a call from four-time Cy Young Award winner and Hall of Famer Greg Maddux, he was at his son Mack’s baseball game. He had no choice—he had to take the call. “I didn’t even have my recorder with me, so I was scribbling notes on the hood of my car,” he [...]read moreOver the Plate — Tyler Kepner takes a swing at the history of pitching
Special Ticket Giveaway! As a sponsor of the Kids Film Fest, Townvibe is pleased to be able to offer two tickets to the event, to enter simple so to our Facebook page about the event and leave a comment. The Ridgefield Independent Film Festival launches its first Kids Film Fest on Saturday, April 27, with [...]read moreRIFF Kids Film Fest — Saturday, April 27
Aydin Eyikan is a 15-year-old Fairfield Ludlowe High School student who has studied dance since he was seven, and has placed in the top ten at every regional and national competition that he has competed in for the past five years. He recently became a contestant on NBC’s “World of Dance,” swiftly moving onto the [...]read moreTen Minutes With 15 yr old Award-winning Dancer — Aydin Eyikan — who talks about JLo and “World of Dance”