Beacon of Hope Benefit Event 2024
Beacon of Hope, a live benefit performance honoring cultural diversity and supporting BIC’s crucial work serving local immigrants, returns to Shakespeare & Company with a fun mix of great music, food & drinks.
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Sunday, June 9 at 5:00 pm
Tina Packer Playhouse, Shakespeare & Company, Lenox
featuring
Andean-inspired jazz by
Natalia Bernal and the En Diablada Quintet
Natalia Bernal, vocalist
Jason Ennis, guitarist, co-composer & musical director
Michael Zsoldos, saxophonist
Itaiguara Brandão, bassist
Mauricio Zottarelli, drummer
Premiere screening of Lighting The Way
a short film about people whose lives have been changed by the Center
Paddle Raise with Auctioneer Rachel Orkin-Ramey
Social hour with complimentary drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres by Some Things Fishy
Berkshire Immigrant Center gratefully acknowledges the meaningful support of the following major donors:
Lead Sponsors: Sherwood Guernsey & Gilson Family Foundation
Lead Business Sponsor: Greylock Federal Credit Union
Additional thanks to our generous in-kind sponsors:
David Dashiell, Domaney’s Liquors and Fine Wines, Hot Plate Brewing Co., Kwik Print, Inc., Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion & Museum
BIC gratefully acknowledges the support of dozens of event sponsors, including many local businesses:
Gold Sponsors: Adams Community Bank, Berkshire Money Management, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Lee Bank, & Martin, Hochberg & Cianflone, PLLP
Silver Sponsors: Berkshire Health Systems & Tableaux Wealth
Bronze Sponsors: 1Berkshire, Arienti + Klepetar LLP, Balance Rock Investment Group, Berkshire Food Co-op, Guido’s Fresh Marketplace, Jae & Restaurant, Mazzeo’s Ristorante, Paul Rich & Sons Home Furnishings + Design, The Annie Selke Companies, & Theory Wellness
Very special thanks to:
James Warwick for his work on the Lighting the Way video
With a big thanks to the Beacon of Hope Committee:
Marianna Poutasse (Chair), Kate Barton, Lisa Avery, Laurie Bank, Linda Ruberto, Mary Spina, & BIC Board members
All proceeds from the Beacon of Hope benefit event help fund the life-changing services of the Berkshire Immigrant Center in Pittsfield, serving the estimated 10,000 immigrants of Berkshire County.
Interested in sponsoring this event?
Contact Sheryl Lechner: sheryl@berkshireic.org
The Berkshire Immigrant Center offers comprehensive immigration services for the more than 10,000 foreign-born residents of Berkshire County. Immigrants comprise 10% of the county and are the only growing segment of the region’s population. BIC’s mission is to welcome new immigrants and refugees and to provide them with the tools and services to integrate into the fabric of their new community to achieve financial stability and family success. Learn more about Our Mission.