LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Library will host the inaugural event of Ron Ramsay's Berkshire Salon Series, titled "S'Wonderful," on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
This performance will serve as a tribute to Stephanie Barber, who owned Music Inn and Wheatleigh and had a musical influence on Ramsay.
The program will combine music and historical elements, celebrating Barber, Fanny Kemble, and past performances at the Lenox Library. Ramsay intends for his Salon series to highlight the individuals and stories associated with various estates and cultural institutions in the Berkshires.
Ramsay's singing partner, Samantha Talora, will perform songs in homage to Barber, including selections from her New York City cabaret show. Greta Mathews will also present a performance reciting Shakespeare, portraying Kemble, who resided in a cottage on a street in Lenox that was later named after her.
The event will take place at the Lenox Library, located at 18 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240.
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Morris Elementary's Odyssey of the Mind Team Earns Spot at World Finals
LENOX, Mass. — Superintendent Dr. William Collins and Principal Brenda Kelley shared that Morris Elementary School's Odyssey of the Mind team recently competed in regional competition, securing first place in their division and a spot in the World Finals.
Grade 5 students at Morris Elementary School are using their minds to solve complex, open-ended problems through Odyssey of the Mind.
Odyssey of the Mind is an educational program that challenges students to solve open-ended problems imaginatively and theatrically while working as a team.
Students who participate in Odyssey of the Mind begin preparing for the workforce early, developing their skills in engineering, innovation and creative problem-solving.
The team is comprised of Grade 5 students Les Freeman, Johnson Green, Anna Kennedy, Raquel Levin, Zachary Streeter, Levi Stern and Ethan Winger and is coached by Josh Levin, Kim Winger and Seth Lipkin.
They traveled to Edward Little High School in Auburn, Maine, on Saturday, April 5, for the regional competition, where they competed against 99 teams.
The Morris team solved the problem "AstronOMical Odyssey," in which teams were tasked to create a humorous performance set in a team-created "historical" civilization that explains constellations and presents original stories. The performance also included a humorous astronomer character with a "stellar" costume, a lighting effect and a shooting star.
"These students have put in countless hours designing their own solution, building their own props, and bringing their ideas to life," said Coach Josh Levin. "What’s amazing is that the work these kids are doing will set them up to be successful at problem-solving using both engineering and creative skills. This is what it’s all about! They did absolutely everything themselves. That’s the really amazing thing. No parent help, just encouragement."
Their win at the regional competition earned them an invite to attend the World Finals at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, from May 20-24, where they will compete against more than 800 teams from around the world.
The PTO is seeking donations to help send the small but mighty team of students to the World Finals. To contribute to the PTO's fundraising efforts, contact Ashley Turczak at ashley.turczak@gmail.com.
"Our Odyssey of the Mind team is a perfect example of the creativity and persistence that our student body possesses," said Principal Kelley. "These students worked incredibly hard to come out on top at the regional competition, and we hope to see them move on to display their innovative talents at the World Finals. Congratulations, and good luck!"
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