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W’town Chamber of Commerce offers free webinar 1-2pm, Tue, May 26…

HOW TO RANK HIGHER ON GOOGLE Moderated by Roger Matus via Zoom. SESSION 3: ADDING SOCIAL TO THE MIX
Facebook, Instagram…What does this have to do with my website?…Rock your social profile…How often do I need to do this?…How do I get people to see my posts?

FREE and OPEN TO ALL, but registration is required.
(email Susan at info@williamstownchamber.com)

Berkshire International 2020 Film Festival Cancelled- Creative Alternative Programming Planned

The next Berkshire International Film Festival will take place June 3 – 6, 2021. Plans to present “Pop-Up Drive-In” movie theaters in the county later this summer are underway

In the coming months, BIFF will continue to present and collaborate on curating new independent film releases with the Triplex Cinema and with our large network of distribution partners. . In addition, BIFF and Berkshire Bank will continue their 10-year partnership to present the “Next Great Filmmaker Award” for short films which will run the month of August. The winner will be announced on Labor Day and will receive a $2500 cash prize to support their filmmaking.

BIFF’s festival partners will continue to host screenings in 2021 including the Triplex Cinema, the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, the Phoenix Theatre’s Beacon Cinema, and the Tanglewood Learning Institute. The festival schedule will include its popular Opening Night, Tribute Night, Closing Night and Tea Talk events with filmmakers. All pass purchases will be honored for the festival in 2021, but those wishing to receive a refund may do so by calling (413) 528-8030 or by emailing lauren@biffma.org. More information can be found at: www.biffma.org.

Jacobs Pillow gathers Four U.S. choreographers from the now-cancelled Festival 2020 gather for a special discussion 5pm, Wed. May 20.

Jacob’s Pillow is excited to join with four U.S. choreographers—all of whose companies had planned to perform in-person at the 2020 Festival—to unpack some thoughts on the present, and plans for the future. We will be asking:

What are they thinking about in this time of quarantine? Are they creating work?
What might the role of live performance be post-COVID?
What might performances look like that take into account social distancing strategies?
What makes a successful digital dance experience?

Join on YouTube

Gov. Baker outlines 4-phase reopen plan over next 3 weeks. Baker says success “…hinges fundamentally on personal responsibility…”

Watch Gov. Baker announcement here (5.18.20). Mandatory workplace standards, protocols, guidelines outlined at mass.gov/reopening. Construction & manufacturing permitted to open today, May 18. Office spaces on May 25 (in Boston on June 1). Hair salons permitted to open on May 25.

Stay at home in effect for 65 and over. Ongoing: Face coverings required; keep 6′ distance; wash hands & surfaces; stay vigilant for symptoms & stay home if sick.

MASS VaxMillions Giveaway! win $1million or $300,000 Scholarship Grant! 5 weekly drawings, winners announced on Thursdays staring July 29!

Help beat the pandemic in Massachusetts! If you’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19, register today for your chance to win one of five $1 million prizes or $300,000 scholarship grants. Super EASY to register: 18+ https://www.vaxmillionsgiveaway.com/adult-registration …

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Not fully vaccinated yet? Get your COVID-19 vaccine and then register as soon as possible for a chance to win.

Stay informed with the latest COVID-19 info: Massachusetts Dept. of Health website page dedicated to COVID-19 updates & info. Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for COVID-19.