B y A n a s t a s i a S t a n m e y e r
On The Town
MAHAIWE GALA
The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Gala took place on August 2, raising over $ 500,000 to support the historic theater’ s arts education and community programming. The gala honored outgoing Board Chair Margaret Deutsch, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo headlined the performance. Above, from left, Augustin Pasquet, Michelle Young, and Gala Committee members Board Chair Sheila Parekh-Blum and Christopher Blum.( Avida Love)
SUMMER CELEBRATION
BSO’ s Summer Celebration Gala on the Tanglewood grounds took place on July 10. The flagship event serves as the official launch of the summer performance season. Above, celebrated cellist Yo-Yo Ma is flanked with former Mass. Governor Deval Patrick and his wife Diane Patrick.( Michael Blanchard)
FIND THE FAKE
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Congratulations to everyone who picked“ Camp Freefall” in the August issue.
The winner is Alice Rothbaum
Pittsfield, MA
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92 // BERKSHIRE MAGAZINE Fall 2026