ViM Live 2026

ViM Live is a series of inspiring experiences and thoughtful conversations that bring communities together.

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Civic Crises: Democracy and the Press Under Siege

Thursday, October 8th

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Barrington Hall

FEATURING

Martin Baron

Martin (Marty) Baron retired in 2021 as Executive Editor of The Washington Post. News staffs under his leadership have won 18 Pulitzer Prizes. In addition to his eight-plus years leading The Post, he served as the top editor at The Boston Globe and The Miami Herald. His tenure at the Globe included its investigation into the Catholic Church’s concealment of clergy sex abuse, which won a Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and was portrayed in the Oscar-winning movie “Spotlight.” He is the author of “Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos and The Washington Post” (2023).

Barry Meier

Barry Meier is a former long-time reporter for The New York Times who was part of the Times team that won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting. He is the author of three books including Pain Killer which first told the story of the opioid epidemic and the role of the Sackler family. It became a basis for the 2023 Netflix series.

Amy Davidson Sorkin

Amy Davidson Sorkin is a staff writer at The New Yorker, where her regular contributions include the magazine’s “Comment” feature. Sorkin has been with The New Yorker since 1995, and as a senior editor for many years she focused on national security, international reporting, and features. She then helped to reconceive newyorker.com, and served as the site’s Executive Editor. Sorkin graduated from Harvard College; she is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and is a trustee of MacDowell, the artists’ residency, and of Library of America. She and her husband, David, have a home in Berkshire County.

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Seating is limited.

In lieu of a gala, these events will serve as ViM’s key fundraisers for 2026. This choice reflects our commitment to engage the community on issues connected to ViM’s mission while developing meaningful ways to support our healthcare centers in Great Barrington and Pittsfield.

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October 8 Tickets

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Thursday, October 8
5PM - 8PM
Barrington Hall
426 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA

Keynote Sponsor ($25,000 / $24,200 tax-deductible): 8 gala tickets, prominent recognition in materials

Panel Underwriter ($10,000 / $9,400 tax-deductible): 6 gala tickets, prominent recognition in materials

Program Underwriter ($5,000 / $4,600 tax-deductible): 4 tickets, prominent recognition in materials

Contributing Sponsor ($3,000 / $2,800 tax-deductible): 2 tickets, recognition in materials

Sponsor ($1,000 / $900 tax-deductible): 1 ticket, recognition in materials

ViM Live Supporter Ticket ($350): 1 ticket and ViM cap

ViM Live General Admission ($175): 1 ticket

To purchase tickets by check or over the phone, or to underwrite by check, stock, or DAF, email nfernandez@vimberkshires.org or call 413-528-4014. Checks may also be mailed to ViM Berkshires, 777 Main Street, Suite 4, Great Barrington, MA 01230.

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To purchase tickets by check or over the phone, or to underwrite by check, stock, or DAF, email nfernandez@vimberkshires.org or call 413-528-4014. Checks may also be mailed to ViM Berkshires, 777 Main Street, Suite 4, Great Barrington, MA 01230.

ViM Live is a new speaker series that brings powerful voices to the region to engage in vital conversations about the world we live in today.

Born from discussions with our dedicated supporters, ViM Live was created to encourage meaningful, community wide dialogue.

These events convene thought leaders, policymakers, and community members to explore pressing issues while offering enriching experiences.

We are creating an opportunity for a virtual paddle raise, since we aren’t having a traditional gala this year.

Our hope is to raise as much as, or more than, we raised at last year’s event:

$200,000.

A gift of $5,600 allows ViM to provide comprehensive women’s health services to four patients for one full year.

A gift of $2,800 allows ViM to provide chronic disease management to two patients for one full year.

A gift of $1,400 allows ViM to provide clinical and nonclinical care to one patient for an entire year. Your gift supports our whole health model, which includes their social determinants of health.