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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1970
Page
3
A spoof holiday mimeographed letter parodies Christmas news with a front page lead about Penelope M. Smith filing for divorce in McNair County Court for gross neglect. It notes temporary custody of three minor children and ongoing support, with Mrs. Smith saying she cannot take it any longer.
A correspondent contrasts domestic conflict and a bitter split with literary commentary on Portnoy’s Complaint and a theatre review. Irving’s long unemployment, alleged assaults, and a contentious divorce frame a broader mood of tragedy versus humor in contemporary writing and culture. Austin Pendleton praised for Sweet Days of Isaac at East Side Playhouse NYC.
The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown hosts Paintings From India Rajput and Mughal, a 45‑piece loan show ending Sunday February 1. Gallery talks are scheduled Saturday at 10 30 a m and Thursday at 3 p m with Milo Beach from Williams College leading tours. Actress Elaine Giftos, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles P Giftes, will guest star on NBCs Bonanza Sunday night at 9.
A new Williams Trio formed by Kenneth Roberts Julius Heggs and Luca DiCecca debuted Tuesday at Thompson Chapel Williamstown playing Beethoven Op 69 Kodaly and Brahms Op 87 The performance showcased the cello piano violin balance and a strong Beethovens bridge between classical and 19th century styles The chamber group and its acoustic venue drew a sizable audience confirming the ensemble as a rising force on campus
Capitol shows Topaz at 6 20 and 8 30 with a Friday Sunday matinee at 2 00. Palace presents Back Track at 2 00 and 7 20 and Change of Habit at 3 45 and 9 10. Showcase runs John and Mary at 7 00 and 9 00 with matinees Wednesday Saturday Sunday at 2 00.
Pittsfield based Quarry, a four member rock group with Pittsfield High and St Josephs High alumni, leaves Friday for Caracas Venezuela. Manager Barry Hollister notes they perform original material, have about 75 self penned songs, and have played Woodstock San Francisco Boston and other venues. The quartet hopes to stay in Caracas a month or two as they captivate audiences with evolving rock and country influenced sets.
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