Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund Songwriter Series Continues

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LEE, Mass. — The Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund will host the second event of its new bi-monthly Songwriter Series on Friday, Jan. 17, at Appetito, located at 54 Main Street in Lee.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and features Pittsfield-based singer-songwriter Christine Bilé, followed by an open mic session for original songwriters.

According to a press release:

Christine Bilé is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, blending acoustic pop and folk influences. Playing instruments like guitar and ukulele, she writes, composes, and arranges songs that explore themes of relationships, self-love, and empowerment. Influenced by artists such as Michael Jackson, John Mayer, and Beyoncé, Christine plays music across Massachusetts and beyond, with notable performances including a set at the Ladybug Music Festival in Wilmington, Delaware.

The Songwriter Series, held on the first and third Fridays of each month, celebrates the legacy of Sandy McKnight, a beloved local musician and advocate for the arts who passed away in May 2024. The series offers a platform for seasoned and emerging songwriters to share their work, fostering community and creativity in McKnight’s memory.

 

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Baseball in the Berkshires Museum in Residence in Lee

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LEE, Mass. – Berkshire County’s newest Museum is now open.
 
Baseball in the Berkshires Museum is free and open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the Lee Premium Outlets.
 
The Museum is located in Suite B 55, between Lindt Chocolate and Johnston & Murphy. Its present exhibit is titled - "The Fascinating Story of Baseball in the Berkshires.”
 
This multi-media exhibit features stories that tell about the rich history of baseball in the Berkshires. Artifacts related to important dates, landmarks, events, teams or persons are displayed throughout the exhibit.
 
Visitors will find interesting stories about many of our local “heroes” as well as some about baseball legends and their connection to the Berkshires.
 
Visitors of all ages are drawn into this exhibit not only by the subject matter but its interest to people of all walks of life. Our young visitors are attracted to the interactive children's display where they are able to touch, feel, compare and try-on the artifacts. Reading stations for our younger generation or our young at heart are created to share a story, baseball memory or a picture book.
 
This exhibit ensures that memories will be made here and remembered for years to come.
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