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Colonial sets cautious schedule
 | | Tibet residency: touch of exotic |
24.APR.08
Returning performers, filmed opera presentations, scripted theme comedies and international groups will highlight the Colonial Theatre’s 2008-2009 schedule.
Executive director David Fleming unveiled the South Street theater’s schedule this week, emphasizing fare expected to be popular and economical.
“Our first season was fairly experimental, not too expansive,” he said. “The second season pushed it quite a bit further. When September, October, November came around, I could see that the economy was softening and decided to position this season halfway between the first and second season.”
The resulting lineup emphasizes the familiar, sprinkles in the exotic and aims to keep costs affordable for both audiences and the theater. [more] |
Hibbard offers renewed hope
 | | Customized learning: more flexible education |
17.APR.08
The doors of Hibbard School were open to the public on Wednesday afternoon.
The open house at the Newell Street building highlighted a major restructuring of the city’s alternative education program.
“This is far away from what I’ve seen in previous years,” said school committee member Dan Elias. [more] |
Cinema costs soar, again
 | | Beacon Cinema: mayor proposes more public money |
17.APR.08
GAZETTE ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
The proposed downtown cinema center to be owned & operated by Richard Stanley continues to skyrocket in cost — and Mayor James Ruberto wants to release additional public funding to keep the project alive.
Ruberto has submitted documentation asking the city council to use an additional $1.1 million from the General Electric economic development fund for Stanley’s business.
In a supporting document, community development director Deanna Ruffer reveals that “project costs are now estimated to total $22.3 million.”
This figure is twice the last publicly released estimate and quadruple the initial cost projections. [more] |
Eberwein named Pittsfield superintendent
 | | The next Super: Eberwein takes over July 1 |
09.APR.08
Howard “Jake“ Eberwein III will be the next superintendent of the Pittsfield Public Schools.
He will succeed Katherine Darlington, taking the reins of the district on July 1.
“I’m very excited as you can imagine,” said Eberwein. “I’m honored to be offered this opportunity .... I’m very optimistic about our district for the future, we have a vision and a strong leadership core.”
The school committee voted 6-0 on Wednesday night to offer the position to Eberwein. [more] |
27.MAR.08 Theater, VFW will share building
27.MAR.08 Quo vadis? City sends message to diocese
20.MAR.08 City faces incentive issues
20.MAR.08 Barrington jumpstarting stalled campaign
13.MAR.08 Charter school has city appeal
06.MAR.08 Schools face cellular phone disconnect
28.FEB.08 Super search not so super
28.FEB.08 'Cinema of Law' gets spotlight
21.FEB.08 Weekly Stall spreads BCC news
21.FEB.08 Wastewater employees earn regional honors
07.FEB.08 Streetlight switchover illuminates savings
31.JAN.08 Vocational program at crossroads
31.JAN.08 East Street plan advances
10.JAN.08 Government starts anew
20.DEC.07 Iron chefs prove their mettle
20.DEC.07 Environmentalists enjoy 'Green Drinks'
06.DEC.07 Rotary gifts promote literacy
06.DEC.07 Berkshire venues set schedules earlier
29.NOV.07 College president aces test
22.NOV.07 PHS wins brain game
01.NOV.07 30 years of mud & mayhem
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