Westfield News Arts Beat 1/01/15

Westfield News Arts Beat 1/01/15: Pippin at The Bushnell and my Best Performance Picks for 2015. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-58

My Westfield News Arts Beat 12/25/14: "Best of 2014"

My Westfield News Arts Beat 12/25/14:  "Best of 2014"  http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-57

My January Prime Magazine Feature

My January 2015 PRIME Magazine Feature. 10 Shows You Can't Miss This Winter. http://www.primeontheweb.com/travel/tenshowsyoucantmis/

It's Been a Great Year. Thanks for being part of it !

Friends, 

As they say on Facebook, “It’s been a great year. Thanks for being a part of it!” When I saw what Facebook chose for me, it was completely lacking in important events, references to pool season, caffeine, white shoes, showtunes, and friends.

So, my holiday letter and year in review...

T’is the season for caring and giving. In lieu of holiday cards and client gifts, I've made a contribution to several non-profit organizations in Western New England that work for the greater good. 

I’ve had a great year on so many levels. Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations has been working with some great clients, among them Kurn Hattin Homes for Children (VT), and Suffield Academy (CT) in the educational arena; Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative (MA), The David Pakman Show (NY), Chamber Music Plus (AZ), Jazz Ensembles at Mount Holyoke College(MA), and authors Harriet Scott Chessman and Victor Acquista MD.

My journalism career revived after a long hiatus. I’m the arts reporter for the Westfield News Group in MA and CT, and my theatre reviews for Westfield are picked up by BroadwayStars.com. I’m a frequent contributor to PRIME Magazine, and a monthly contributor to the award-winning “Succeeding in Small Business” blog. You can follow my work here or at my blog, “Random Notes from a P.R. Guy” http://mgauerbach.blogspot.com/ or on Facebook as Mark G Auerbach or Mark G Auerbach Public Relations.

I’ve spent a lot of my free time as a volunteer for my alma mater, Northfield Mount Hermon School, as Class Secretary, a member of my Reunion Committee, and as an advisor to other class reunion folks as a member of the Alumni Council’s Reunion Advisory Committee.

I got to plan and enjoy a 95th birthday party for my Dad, last June. I returned to the stage for one night only, at a benefit for The Chester Theatre, where I interviewed writer Eddie Shapiro on his book “Nothing Like a Dame: Conversations With The Great Women of Musical Theatre”. There was plenty of theatre-going, minimal travel, and one of the best pool seasons ever.

I started 2014 being quoted on ABC News. http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2013/12/31/tikker-watch-counts-seconds-until-your-death/

I ended 2014 being quoted on NBC Today. http://www.today.com/health/movember-heres-why-you-need-drag-him-doctor-1D80266384

Seasons Greetings, and all best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year. 

Best,

Mark

Westfield News Arts Beat 12/17/14

My Westfield News Arts Beat for 12/17/14. First Night Northampton, Hartford Symphony Acrobatic Holiday Pops, and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-56

My Succeeding in Small Business Article / December

I enjoyed writing this article, which gave me a chance to mention the people who have made a difference in my professional life. http://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/mentoring-the-best-holiday-gift-of-all/#.VInyqM2kVaV

Westfield News: Review "A Christmas Carol" Hartford Stage

http://thewestfieldnews.com/christmas-carol-ghost-story-christmas-brings-holiday-spirits-hartford-stage

Westfield News Arts Beat 12/05/14

My Westfield News Arts Beat column for 12/05/14. "A Christmas Carol" at Berkshire Theatre Group, Holiday fare at West Springfield's Majestic, and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-55

Westfield News Arts Beat Column 12/01/14.

My Westfield News Arts Beat Column for 12/01/14. Springfield Symphony Pops, Scott Simon in Hartford, and new Goodspeed leader. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-54

Westfield News Arts Beat 11/27/14

My Westfield News Arts Beat 11/27/14. Holiday Events from "A Christmas Carol" to "The Nutcracker" and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-53

Westfield News Arts Beat 11/15/14

My Westfield News Arts Beat column for 11/15/14. "Spelling Bee" at UConn, John Hodgman, and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-52

My Succeeding in Small Business Article / November 2014

http://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/shake-the-blues-away-coping-with-stress-during-the-holiday-season/#.VGUnp81fwzZ

Westfield News Arts Beat Column 11/13/14

My Westfield News Arts Beat column for 11/13/14. Martha Graham Dance Company comes to Amherst, Longmeadow Chamber Music Society opens season and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/art-beat

Westfield News Review. Wicked at The Bushnell

My Westfield News review of "Wicked", now at the Bushnell in Hartford. http://thewestfieldnews.com/review-wicked-returns-bushnell

Westfield News Arts Beat 11/06/14

My Westfield News Arts Beat column for 11/06/14. Kara Sundlun and Wm. Mann bring their new books to the Mark Twain House. Kurn Hattin's Archives Exibit opens in Brattleboro and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-51

Westfield News Review: "On The Town" on Broadway

Western Massachusetts' Barrington Stage Company sent Broadway a great big hit, "On The Town". http://thewestfieldnews.com/review-broadway-town-barrington-stage-sends-helluva-town-helluva-hit

PRIME Magazine, November 2014. Humor in the Marketing Mix

My November article for PRIME Magazine about humor in the marketing mix, which includes a quote from Elaina Newport, co-founder of The Capitol Steps. I originally wrote this for "Succeeding in Small Business". http://www.primeontheweb.com/finance/yourbusinessadding/

Westfield News Arts Beat 10/30/14

My Westfield News Arts Beat 10/30/14. "Wicked" flies into the Bushnell, "On The Town" travels from Pittsfield to Broadway, NEPR's "Jazz A La Mode" turns 30. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-50

Westfield News Review / Hartford Stage / Hamlet

My Westfield News review of "Hamlet" at Hartford Stage. http://thewestfieldnews.com/review-hamlet-hartford-stage

Westfield News Arts Beat 10/21/14

Westfield News Arts Beat column 10/21/14. "In Darfur" at WAM, six CT theatres to fall for and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-49

My Westfield News Review: Goodspeed Musicals' "Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn"

I can't get those dance numbers outta my head. http://thewestfieldnews.com/goodspeed-stages-irving-berlins-holiday-inn

My Westfield News Arts Beat 10/16/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-48

Westfield News Arts Beat 10/09/14

"Hamlet" in Hartford, Joy Behar, Angels in America and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-47

My October 2014 "Succeeding in Small Business" Blog Article. LOL

Comedy in marketing can work, if you do it right. Elaina Newport from The Capitol Steps offered me insight on how to make humor work. http://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/use-humor-in-marketing-wisely/#.VDQg1M1fwzZ

Westfield News Arts Beat 10/02/14

Westfield News Arts Beat 10/02/14. Made in The Berkshires, "Annapurna" at Hartford's TheatreWorks, and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-46

Westfield News on Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative's WMass Film and Media Exchange

The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative presents the first ever WMass Film and Media Exchange on October 24. http://thewestfieldnews.com/first-western-massachusetts-film-media-exchange-brings-hollywood-pioneer-valley

My PRIME October feature on Berkshire Film and Media

The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative presents the first ever Western Massachusetts Film and Media Exchange on October 24. I got to profile it for PRIME. http://www.primeontheweb.com/travel/mediacollaborative/

My Westfield News Review: "Evita" at The Bushnell

http://thewestfieldnews.com/review-evita-opens-bushnell-broadway-series

Westfield News Arts Beat 9/23/14

Barrington Stage's "On The Town" is Broadway-bound; Connecticut Rep opens their 2014-15 season; UMass presents Multiband Pops and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-45

My Westfield News Review of Hartford Stage's Ether Dome

My Westfield News review of "Ether Dome" at Hartford Stage http://thewestfieldnews.com/review-ether-dome-premieres-hartford-stage

Westfield News Arts Beat 9/18/14

"Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn" premieres at Goodspeed; "Evita" plays Hartford's Bushnell; and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-44

My September Article: Succeeding in Small Business

My September article for the award-winning "Succeeding in Small Business" blog. One video's worth 10,000 Words ! http://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/for-your-small-business-a-videos-worth-10000-words/#.VBH8fs1fxaV

Westfield News Arts Beat 9/05/14

Westfield News Arts Beat 9/05/14. New web design too ! Pink Martini comes to UMass Fine Arts Center. Majestic Theatre opens its new season, and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-43

My Westfield News profile of Kevin Rhodes

My Westfield News profile of Springfield Symphony Maestro Kevin Rhodes. http://thewestfieldnews.com/rhodes

Westfield News Arts Beat 9/04/14

"Ether Dome" brings the story of anesthesia to Hartford Stage, a theatre Expo in Boston, and Chester Theatre's London trip. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-42

My September feature for PRIME Magazine

Ten shows you can't miss this fall. http://www.primeontheweb.com/travel/tenperformancesyou/

Westfield News Arts Beat 8/28/14

"Finding Neverland", jazz in Northampton and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-41

Westfield News Arts Beat 8/21/14

A "Wicked" Cool event in Hartford, opera in the Berkshires, WAM and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-40

My August Column for "Succeeding in Small Business"

All about media kits, the hand-outs and online versions. http://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/the-press-kit-a-valuable-tool-for-small-businesses-and-nonprofits/#.U-0Z_s1fxaV

Westfield News Arts Beat 8/14/14

My Westfield News Arts Beat column for 8/14/14. "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" at Shakespeare and Company; "A Hatful of Rain" at Berkshire Theatre Group, and a new play at Barrington Stage. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-39

Westfield News Arts Beat Column 8/05/14

Westfield News Arts Beat Column for 8/05/14. "Woody Sez" at TheaterWorks, "Seussical" at Berkshire Theatre Group and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-38

Westfield News Review: "Cedars" at Berkshire Theatre Group

My Westfield News review of "Cedars" at Berkshire Theatre Group. http://thewestfieldnews.com/review-world-premiere-cedars-berkshire-theatre-group

Westfield News Arts Beat 7/25/14

 Two British plays onstage in area theatres, Eddie Shapiro brings "Nothing Like a Dame" to Chester (I help) and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-37

Save The Date: August 4

I'll be appearing with Eddie Shapiro, author of "Nothing Like A Dame", in a conversation about the great actresses in Broadway musicals from Carol Channing to Elaine Stritch. It's a benefit for the Chester Theatre Company's 25th Anniversary Season. Don't miss it.

http://chestertheatre.org/conversation-with-eddie-shapiro/

Westfield News Arts Beat 7/19/14

On Area Stages: James Naughton, Chita Rivera. and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-36

My Westfield News Review: "Fiddler on The Roof" at Goodspeed

http://thewestfieldnews.com/review-fiddler-roof-goodspeed

Westfield News Arts Beat 7/14/14

Yidstock at the National Yiddish Book Center, Richard Chamberlain reads in Stockbridge, and Talcott Mountain visits The Who. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-35

Westfield News Review: Annapurna

http://thewestfieldnews.com/annapurna-chester-theatre-company

My July article for "Succeeding in Small Business Blog"

Buy your creative local. My thoughts in my July article for the award-winning Succeeding in Small Business blog http://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/buy-local-theres-creative-talent-in-every-community/#.U8AUCM1fxaU

Westfield News Arts Beat Column for 7/08/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-34

Westfield News review: "A Little Night Music"

My Westfield News review of "A Little Night Music" at Berkshire Theatre Group. http://thewestfieldnews.com/review-little-night-music-berkshire-theatre-group

Westfield News Arts Beat Column 7/03/14

Leslie Uggams in "Gypsy", The Capitol Steps return to the Berkshires, and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-33

My Westfield News Arts Beat Column 6/26/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-32

My Article for PRIME Magazine July 2014

I "recycled" two pieces I'd done for "Succeeding in Small Business" and tweaked a new article. http://www.primeontheweb.com/finance/networkingtakingyo/

My Westfield News Review: "Kiss Me Kate" at Barrington Stage

http://thewestfieldnews.com/review-barrington-stages-kiss-kate

Westfield News Arts Beat 6/19/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-31

My June Blog Post in "Succeeding in Small Business"

It's tough being a road warrior. http://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/travel-and-the-small-business-owner-how-to-be-a-road-warrior/#.U5dVoM1fwzY

Westfield News Arts Beat Column 6/09/14

Summer at the Majestic Theatre; a new season comes to TheaterWorks, and some Tanglewood deals. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-30

Westfield News Arts Beat Column 5/30/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-29

My Westfield News Review: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Hartford Stage

http://thewestfieldnews.com/review-hartford-stage-vanya-sonia-masha-spike

June PRIME Magazine Article. Ten Theatre Events You Can't Miss This Summer

http://www.primeontheweb.com/travel/tentheatreeventsyo/

Westfield News Arts Beat 5/27/14

"Shakespeare's Will" and "A Chorus Line" visit area stages. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-28

Westfield News Arts Beat 5/19/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-27

Westfield News Arts Beat 5/08/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-26

May Blog Article / Succeeding in Small Business / Good Manners

http://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/why-cant-you-behave-manners-make-the-difference-in-small-business/#.U2uylc1fxaU

Westfield News Arts Beat column 5/06/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-25

Review: Damn Yankees at Goodspeed. Westfield News

http://thewestfieldnews.com/review-damn-yankees-opens-goodspeed-musicals-season

Westfield News Arts Beat 4/30/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-24

Westfield News Arts Beat 4/21/14

"Next to Normal" at The Majestic, ballet at the FAC, and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-23

Westfield News Profile: Westfield Native Sarah Gawron in the national tour of "Beauty and The Beast"

I had the chance to chat with Westfield native Sarah Gawron, who's in the cast of the national tour of "Beauty and The Beast" enroute to Hartford. Such an unassuming and nice person ! http://thewestfieldnews.com/city-native-gawron-appears-disneys-beauty-beast

Westfield News Arts Beat for 4/14/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-22

My April Article for Succeeding in Small Business Blog

Check out the new format. http://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/how-to-exit-your-small-business-gracefully-3/#.U0bIIs1fxaU

Westfield News Arts Beat Column 4/07/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-21

Westfield News Arts Beat 3/30/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-20

Westfield News Arts Beat Column 3/27/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-19

My Westfield News Review: The Book of Mormon

http://thewestfieldnews.com/review-book-mormon-bushnell

Westfield News Arts Beat 3/17/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-18

The Big "Oops". My March Succeeding in Small Business Blog Article

http://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/the-big-“oops”-–-tips-for-recovering-from-a-mistake-in-your-small-business/

Westfield News Arts Beat

The Bushnell's upcoming Broadway season and a premiere in Putney. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-17

Review: Noel Coward's "A Song at Twilight" / Hartford Stage

http://thewestfieldnews.com/review-courageous-coward

Westfield News Arts Beat 3/05/14

Berkshire Theatre Group's upcoming season, "The Big Broadcast", and Tony Bennett. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-16

Westfield News Arts Beat 2/26/14

Debbie Gravitte joins the Springfield Symphony for music of James Bond films; Shakespeare at UConn, and a reminder about The Book of Mormon, coming to Hartford. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-15

Westfield News Arts Beat 2/19/14

Two Noel Coward comedies warm up the Valley. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-14

My Blog Article on Radio for "Succeeding in Small Business" / 2-13-14

Such a fun piece to write, because I got to reconnect with some people I loved working with in 30+ years in radio. http://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/using-radio-as-part-of-your-small-business-marketing-mix/

Westfield News Arts Beat 2/06/14

Summer season announcements from Williamstown Theatre Festival, Barrington Stage; Laura Klock's "Final Recital" at UMass, and Colin Quinn at The Colonial in Pittsfield...and more. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-12

Westfield News Arts Beat 1/31/14

"Peter and The Starcatcher" comes to The Bushnell, a new summer theatre at Northfield Mount Hermon School, and a couple of West Side Story moments. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-11

My Reviews on BroadwayStars

The national theatre website BroadwayStars has picked up some of my Westfield News reviews for Goodspeed, Hartford Stage and The Bushnell. http://broadwaystars.com/index.php?author=Mark+G.+Auerbach

My PRIME Magazine February 2014 Travel Feature on New Haven, CT

My "hometown" during my Yale and Connecticut Ballet days. http://www.primeontheweb.com/travel/nearbynewhavenspen/

Westfield News: My Review: War Horse at The Bushnell

One of the most stunning theatre pieces I've seen in years. http://thewestfieldnews.com/review-award-winner-war-horse

Westfield News Arts Beat 1/26/14

American Idiot plays the UMass Fine Arts Center, which also has an upcoming gala. 50 Years of Hartford Stage stagecraft on display. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-10

Westfield News Arts Beat Column 1/21/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-9

Westfield News / Review: Hartford Stage "The Underpants"

I really loved this production and laughed until my sides hurt.
http://thewestfieldnews.com/review-underpants-hartford-stage

Westfield News Arts Beat 1/10/14

Steve Martin adapts The Underpants for Hartford Stage, Dvorak highlighted by Springfield Symphony, and another Fifty Shades of Gray parody. http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-8

January blog post: Succeeding in Small Business

http://www.succeedinginsmallbusiness.com/social-media-is-here-to-stay-basics-small-business-owners-need-to-know/

I really enjoyed researching this piece.

Westfield News Arts Beat column 1/08/14

http://thewestfieldnews.com/arts-beat-7