Stockbridge Area Arts Council
Coping with Coronavirus: An update from Local non-profits
by Patrice Johnson The coronavirus shutdown is exacting serious impact on all parts of the community, non-profit organizations included. With that in mind, this reporter reached out to leaders of local non-profits for updates. Below are the responses we received. If your charitable or nonprofit organization is not listed below, please send a few sentences […]
Stockbridge Area Arts Council postpones summer art show
The Stockbridge Area Arts Council regrets to announce the postponement of this summers Art Show. Watch for updates in August regarding a possible fall show.
GROUPS AND RESOURCES THAT ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY 2020
The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents the Community News third effort to compile current descriptions and contact information. Not listed or notice an error? Please accept our apologies and email corrected information to Stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com or snail […]
Reflections – December 2019 Look Back In Time
by Diane Rockall History is not always long ago or far away. The past is past, whether yesterday or an hour ago. For many, December may seem to be the busiest month of the year, and a birthday during the month adds to the thoughts of aging. Visiting and reconnecting with friends and loved ones, […]
Stockbridge Festival Chorus Performs Home For the Holidays Concert
The Stockbridge Area Art Council’s Festival Chorus performed in front a pair of packed houses at the Stockbridge Town Hall Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17. Musical Director Dick Borden put together an amazing show for the audience to see. The Chorus put on a show with a mix of Christmas favorites along with […]
Stockbridge Area Arts Council provides entertainment and education to area
by Dick Borden – President, SAAC Since 1990, the Stockbridge Area Arts Council has enjoyed providing the best in entertainment and educational programs to Stockbridge and surrounding communities. From Dixieland jazz to dramatic readings of Charles Dickens; from operatic arias to banjo-picking bluegrass; from brass bands and string orchestras to community choruses – along with […]
Paul Crandall receives new Mike Jones award for contributions to local arts
by Diane Rockall During this year’s Art Show at A Day in the Village, the Stockbridge Area Arts Council announced a new award and Paul Crandall, the recently retired Stockbridge Head librarian, was the named its first recipient. The Mike Jones Award for Contributions to the Artswas created in memory of artist sculptor Michael Jones of […]
H.S. Jazz band and Crandall & Kroes captivate audience at Stockbridge Township Hall
Jazz band plays Sleigh Ride Jazz band hits its beat Crandall & Kroes on harmonica and banjo Crandall & Kroes Croon by Diane Rockall Attendees gathered Saturday, Nov. 17, for a concert sponsored by Stockbridge Area Arts Council and OAM’s (Outdoor Area Market’s) Music Series. Admission was free, and as always, donations were welcomed. The first […]
24th annual ‘A Day in the Village’ celebrates a little place with a lot of spunk
by Roberta Ludtke, Diane Rockall and Patrice Johnson The scent of hot dogs wafted across the Township Square to the thump of a live band’s bass guitar. The day was Friday, June 15, and the 24th annual “A Day in the Village” was underway. From Veterans’ Memorial Park to the Township Hall “a little place […]
2018 A Day in the Village Art Show
The Stockbridge Area Arts Council will be sponsoring the “A Day in the Village Art Show” at the Stockbridge Township Hall. It will be held Friday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual event gives local artists a chance to display their […]