RENSSELAERVILLE — The annual High Peaks Music Residency and Festival is accepting applications from outstanding violinists, violists, cellists, mandolinists, and pianists for an intensive 10-day seminar, running from Aug. 7 to 17.

_{Karen Schimmer, Berne Town Board}

_{Ralph Miller, Berne}

_{Dawn Jordan, Berne Summerfest Committee, Berne Town Counci}

RENSSELAERVILLE — Artists from around the world will gather in August at The Carey Institute for Global Good in the Helderbergs for the Catskill High Peaks Music Festival.

BERNE — The committee planning the town’s annual summer event has started lining up vendors and musicians to fill the town park on Aug. 22.

The day will again feature a car show, a climbing wall, live music all day from the pavilion, and expanded children’s activities. It will culminate with a fireworks display.

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