Ruth Bass signing Rose

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:28:58 -0400

Start: Sat, 08/07/2010 - 3:00am

End: Sat, 08/07/2010 - 3:00am

Local author Ruth Bass will be at The Bookloft on Saturday, August 7th at 1:00 PM, signing copies of her new novel, Rose, published by Gadd Books.

Rose is a sequel to Ruth's much acclaimed first novel, Sarah's Daughter, the story of a young girl in the late 19th century who loses her mother to a tragic accident, and loses her childhood at the same time. The protagonist, Rose Hibbard, is a typical American teenager for whom cooking on a woodstove, pumping water, emptying chamber pots and reading by kerosene lamps is the norm. When her mother is killed in a freak accident Rose is forced to run the household and care for her younger siblings. Gene Shalit of NBC-TV has highly praised both books as follows:

Delighted readers of Ruth Bass' Sarah's Daughter were enchanted by Rose, the young girl growing up in a 19th century small New England town. Bass continues her eventful story, as Rose blossoms into a resilient, forgiving, resolute young woman with a native intelligence that shields her vulnerability. Rose, like its predecessor, is enthralling - touching, wrenching, joyous, irresistible. Together [they] form a treasured journey to long remember.

As a newspaper reporter and columnist, Ruth Bass has a lot of experience telling the stories of real people. She has written for many publications, including The Boston Globe, The Clevland Plain Dealer, and Yankee Magazine. Known for her wit, sharp insight and irresistible charm, she currently writes a weekly column for the Berkshire Eagle on everything from politics to puppies. She lives with her husband, novelist Milton Bass, in Richmond, Massachusetts.

All are invited to come and celebrate Ruth's new book! Call (413) 528 1521 for more information.

Actress Sally-Jane Heit at the Guthrie Center

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:48:05 -0400

Start: Sun, 08/08/2010 - 6:00pm

End: Sun, 08/08/2010 - 6:00pm

Our Great Barrington neighbor and Bookloft friend Sally-Jane Heit will be featured in a special benefit performance for the Guthrie Center entitled Before I Forget... A Memoir With Music on August 8th at 6:00 PM.

This will be a special evening that connects the audience with her life, from the laughter to the tears. Trained by the best, with a robust acting resume that spans theater, television, and film.

There will be a meet the artist dessert reception to follow the performance. Tickets are $25.00; reserve them now by calling The Guthrie Center at (413) 528-1955 or visit their website here.

"Before I Forget... A Memoir With Music" by and with Sally-Jane Heit. Music directed by Uel Wade, with creative consultant Daniela Varon.

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Ruth Bass signing Rose

Actress Sally-Jane Heit at the Guthrie Center