Lee Cultural Council

09/16/2018

Submit a GRANT to support your program in the arts, humanities, and/or interpretive sciences! Programs should show clear benefit to the residents of Lee.

GRANTS INFORMATIONAL MEETING:
-Thursday, 9/20 – 6pm-8pm
-The Old Courthouse, Lee Town Hall, Main St., Lee, MA

contact Robin OHerin at [email protected]

All are Welcome. We are looking for New Council Members!!

08/05/2018

Question: What kind of cultural event would you like the Council prioritize for this year’s grant / programming? We want to know what you think, Lee citizens! Post a quick response... let us hear from you by FRI, 8/17, and we'll consider your views for this Fall 2018 grant cycle!

04/01/2012

Pittsfield wins "Cultural District" designation.

http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_20215250/bianchi-pittsfield-rsquo-s-downtown-wins-coveted-cultural?IADID=Search-www.berkshireeagle.com-www.berkshireeagle.com

Tuesday March 20, 2012 PITTSFIELD -- Pittsfield

04/01/2012

Pittsfield embraces the Creative Economy through cultural programming and the newly established "Cultural District".
http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_20295388/artists-businesses-team-up-downtown-art-gallery

Saturday March 31, 2012 PITTSFIELD -- Downtown businesses and the arts community are teaming up to transform the city center into a year-round

03/22/2012

One of the greatest songwriters of our time - Bob Dylan
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/50-years-ago-today-bob-dylan-released-his-debut-album-20120319?link=mostpopular3

Album was recorded in six hours for 402

03/13/2012

In 2008, the Harvard University Field Study stated: "A great asset for Lee is the opportunity ability to tap into the larger Berkshires creative economy. A recent report by the Berkshires Creative Economy task force found the “creative economy” of the Berkshires generates tremendous revenue for local businesses. Of the $55 million spent annually by the major cultural institutions in the area, 72% or $40 million is spent locally in Berkshire County. Tapping into this and other existing networks, we believe is absolutely critical in maximizing Lee’s potentialities. We propose that Lee consider adopting cultural programming".

03/13/2012

In 2007, the Lee Downtown Strategic Review was completed and stated that “street fairs and special events can help build a sense of working together and shared goals”. The Lee Cultural Council is working toward this for the Town of Lee.

03/13/2012

In 2006 the Lee CDC and Lee Chamber of Commerce conducted a survey of businesses downtown, which was also offered on the Lee CDC and Town websites. Many downtown residents were also polled. The issues that were of the highest importance to the largest number of respondents were: expansion of parking availability; development of the “Bookless Block”; and encouraging more downtown events. Since that time, the first two projects have been completed. The Lee Cultural Council is working on bringing more events to the town.

03/06/2012

The Lee Cultural Council sends a big "Thank You" to all of our supporters in town. We appreciate all of the wonderful ideas we have received.

02/27/2012

Musicians are often the first group to be asked and to gladly help members of the community who suffer a tragedy of some kind. Please support your local musicians whenever possible. Related story in today's newspaper. http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_20052101?source=most_viewed

Monday February 27, 2012 PITTSFIELD -- The liquid sound of the steel guitars of Spurs USA, a local country band, filled the dance floor and bar at Chameleons nightclub on Sunday afternoon. Children and young women danced. The place was packed.

02/26/2012

Daniel Chester French designed a two-sided water fountain - one side for horses and one for people - which is made of Lee marble and sits today at Park Place in front of the Congregational Church.

This is also the location of the annual Festival Latino and this years holiday caroling event enjoyed by approximately 125 residents and visitors.

02/26/2012

Lee Cultural Fact: The town of Lee was a shooting location for the motion pictures Before and After starring Liam Neeson and Meryl Streep, Alice's Restaurant starring Pat Quinn and Arlo Guthrie and Cider House Rules starring Erykah Badu, Michael Caine, Charlize Theron and Toby Maguire.