Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax to Headling Benefit Concert for Greenagers

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EGREMONT, Mass. — Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Emanuel Ax are returning to April Hill Conservation and Education Center to present a benefit concert for Greenagers, on July 24th at 6 p.m.

The event again takes place outdoors under a tent in front of the beautiful vistas surrounding April Hill. Top-tier ticket holders are invited to attend a pre-concert reception. Tickets can be purchased at greenagers.org/tickets.

This is the second year that these two musicians have offered a concert to support Greenagers' outdoor employment and education programs for teens and young adults in the Berkshires. The evening will include a continuation of a conversation with the musicians and Greenagers Executive Director, Will Conklin.

“Yo Yo and Manny are exemplars of grace, community service, humor, and mastery,” said Conklin.  We are so honored to have them back to showcase their talents and the good works of Greenagers.  To host purveyors of such beauty and sincerity reminds our constituents, supporters, and community of the fundamentals that drive us forward in our mission to support our region's youth through connection to our magnificent landscape and foodshed.”

“What an honor that we are again the beneficiaries of such great generosity by Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax,” said Greenagers President and Board Chair David Sheehan. “Experiencing their music last year in such an intimate setting was a real privilege and to have this opportunity again is humbling.”

Greenagers, based at the April Hill conservation property at 62 N. Undermountain Road in Egremont, provides jobs, apprenticeships and education programs for teens and young adults interested in environmental conservation, food security, trails management, and community service. Information: greenagers.org.

 


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Central Berkshire Picks Insider Henault for Next Superintendent

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

Michael Henault is interviewed by the School Committee on Wednesday. 
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee didn't go far to find its next superintendent. 
 
The committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to offer the post to Michael Henault, who has been the district's assistant superintendent for three years. 
 
"He is an incredible candidate. It doesn't matter for what district, and I think he is ready, and certainly chomping at the bit to take on the next challenge," said Charlotte Crane, committee member. 
 
"I suspect that we wouldn't be able to hold on again for too much longer in the assistant superintendent position." 
 
The vote came at the end of a four-hour meeting during which Henault and two other finalists — John Franzoni, superintendent of the Northern Berkshire School Union, and Matthew Bishop, interim deputy superintendent for the Pittsfield Public Schools — were interviewed. 
 
The 13 of the 15 committee members representing the seven towns in the district agreed that it was a difficult decision because of the quality of the candidates. 
 
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