Del McCoury Band to Perform at Mahaiwe

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington will host the bluegrass band, the Del McCoury Band, on Saturday, May 10 at 8 p.m.

Led by bluegrass legend Del McCoury, the band has been a mainstay in the bluegrass world for over six decades. McCoury, an NEA National Heritage Fellow and member of the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, continues to carry the torch for traditional bluegrass music. Known for their remarkable musicianship and high-energy performances, the Del McCoury Band has earned numerous accolades, including two Grammy Awards and 10 IBMA Entertainer of the Year honors, stated a press release.

The Del McCoury Band features Del McCoury with his sons Ronnie and Rob, and the ensemble has maintained a stable lineup for over 27 years, helping to keep the bluegrass genre both relevant and respected. The band has headlined festivals and performed on national television, winning fans from across a variety of musical genres.

Tickets for the May 10 performance range from $44 to $79, with discounts available for Mahaiwe Members and individuals aged 30 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at mahaiwe.org, by calling 413-528-0100, or by visiting the Box Office, open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. For more information on membership and ticketing, visit mahaiwe.org/membership.

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Great Barrington Unveils 9/11 Memorial Featuring World Trade Center Steel

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — A piece of history will now stand in front of the Great Barrington Fire Department, serving as a lasting reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and heroism of those who rushed in, stepped forward, and answered the call on Sept. 11, 2001.
 
Hundreds of community members gathered outside the Fire Department for the unveiling of a 9/11 memorial featuring a steel I-beam salvaged from the wreckage of the World Trade Center.
 
The monument marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, and its effect reached far and wide beyond New York, said Deputy Fire Chief James Mead.
 
"There are moments in our lives that become markers of time. Moments when we remember not only what happened, but where we were, who was beside us, and how the world somehow felt different afterwards," Town Manager Liz Hartsgrove said. 
 
"For those of us who experienced September 11, 2001 — it is one of those moments for us to share."
 
The acquisition of the beam was a multi-year effort initiated by the late Andy Moro, former commander of American Legion Post 298 in Housatonic, and was carried on by the Legion's second vice commander, John Morris. 
 
Morris said he was able to obtain the warped steel I-beam through connections he made during his time as a New York City firefighter.
 
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