Proctors Announces the Appointment of Melissa Zambri, Esq. as Chair of the Board of Directors

Schenectady, NY (March 17) – Proctors is proud to announce the appointment of Melissa Zambri, Esq. as Chair of its Board of Directors. Her appointment as Chair reflects both her dedication to the organization and her passion for ensuring access to high-quality performing arts experiences for the community. Zambri, managing…

Universal Preservation Hall Hosts Second Saratoga Business Connect

SARATOGA SPRINGS (March 13) — Universal Preservation Hall is pleased to invite the Capital Region’s business community to the second Saratoga Business Connect; a dynamic professional networking event designed to foster collaboration, spark new partnerships, and strengthen economic ties all while learning what UPH has to offer. The networking event…

Mahaiwe Board Officers Change Roles

Great Barrington, Mass.—The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center’s Board of Directors approved new roles for several of its officers during a regular meeting on Friday, February 20.  Sheila Parekh-Blum was appointed Board Chair. Parekh-Blum first joined the board in 2023.   Jamie DuMont was appointed Co-vice Chair. DuMont first joined the board in 2023. DuMont will serve in this position alongside incumbent…

Berkshire Theatre Group Congratulates David Auburn on Upcoming Broadway Revival of “Proof”

Pittsfield, MA — Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Artistic Director, CEO Kate Maguire congratulate Associate Artistic Director David Auburn on the upcoming Broadway revival of his Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning play Proof, which will be co-produced by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama under their production company, Higher Ground.…

Celebrate the Scarlet Sock Foundation 2025 Grant Recipients on March 28

Saturday March 28th, 2026; 6pm to 8:30pmDe La Luz Divine Theater, Holyoke MA RSVP HERE! We hope you’ll join us at the De La Luz Divine Theater in Holyoke to celebrate our extraordinary Scarlet Sock Foundation 2025 grant recipients: Pittsfield Public Schools, Play Incubation Collection, WAM’s Ballad for the Ballot,…

UMass Fine Arts Center to Host Statewide Convening on Arts, Health and Wellbeing

AMHERST, Mass. — On April 10, the Fine Arts Center at UMass will bring together artists, healthcare practitioners, policymakers, researchers and community leaders from across Massachusetts for a full-day convening on arts, health and wellbeing. Art for the Common Good runs from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the UMass…

Berkshire Theatre Group Participated in Creative Sector Day at the Massachusetts State House

PITTSFIELD, MA — Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) participated in Creative Sector Day at the Massachusetts State House on Tuesday, March 3, presenting a performance by the cast of the BTG PLAYS! Magic Tree House touring production, Showtime with Shakespeare. The student performers shared a musical selection from the show as…