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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company Presents: Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare & Company Presents: Fireflies by Matthew Barber\, Directed by Daniela Varon. \nFrom the author of Enchanted April\, retired schoolteacher Eleanor Bannister lives alone in tiny Groverdell\, Texas\, settled into her routines and secure in her standing as the town’s most respected woman. When a hole in her roof brings Abel Brown—a charming\, smooth-talking drifter—onto her doorstep\, he offers to repair the house and quietly begins to upend her carefully ordered life. As an unexpected late-life romance flickers to life\, gossip spreads and doubts surface. Can Abel be trusted\, or is he not quite who he seems? Either way\, the whole town is watching. \nCome Join us at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre from June 19 – July 19th at 2pm and 7pm! \nTickets are on sale now at Shakespeare.org\, or by calling the box office at (413) 637-1199
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-presents-fireflies/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T150000
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SUMMARY:Farm & Field presents Tracing Paths~ Step into the studio & landscape with artist Jill Duffy
DESCRIPTION:Farm & Field presents Tracing Paths\, a new exhibition of paintings by Jill Duffy curated by Linda J. Park and installed in the hayloft gallery of the farm’s 200-year-old barn in Chatham\, NY. \nRooted in walking paths across the farm\, the work is created with handmade wild inks & vine charcoal\, and natural pigments gathered and processed on site using traditional pigment-making practices. Also on view are works by artist-in-residence Reinhardt. \nPart of Upstate Art Weekend · June 25–29 \nOpening Reception\nThursday\, June 25 · 5-8 PM\nComplimentary natural wines and seasonal refreshments \nOPEN HOURS \nJune 25 – 29 \nThursday\, June 25  11 AM-8 PM \nFriday & Saturday\, June 26 & 27 11 AM-5 PM \nSunday\, June 28 11 AM-3 PM \nMonday\, June 29 By appointment \nSpecial Programming\nFriday · 11 AM-12 PM  Guided color foraging walk\nSaturday · 3:30 PM  Artist talk with complimentary wine & beverages\nSunday · 2-3 PM Natural pigment and ink demonstration using seasonal botanicals \nVisitors are invited to explore the exhibition\, adjacent studio and pigment lab\, self-guided trails across the 210-acre farm\, and farm store throughout the weekend.\n\nAll programming is complimentary and open to the public. \nFarm & Field\n338 Punsit Road\nChatham\, NY \nMore information: farmandfieldny.com\nInstagram: @farmandfieldny
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/farm-field-presents-tracing-paths-step-into-the-studio-landscape-with-artist-jill-duffy/
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T230000
DTSTAMP:20260528T210135Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company announces the 2026 Gala
DESCRIPTION:Gala 2026 on Friday\, June 26 unfolds between order and enchantment—where integrity meets absurdity. Inspired by Hamlet and Twelfth Night\, we will explore the space between clarity and chaos\, reason and emotion\, truth and illusion. \nThe moon guides us as a symbol of change\, longing\, and possibility\, while moments of “madness” reveal something honest and human beneath the surface. Like theater itself\, the evening will balance craft and imagination\, structure and surprise. We invite you to dine and dance under a celestial sky—midnight hues\, constellations of light\, shimmering metallics\, warm candlelight\, and a hint of cosmic drama. \nThe evening begins at 4:30 pm with cocktails under the festive Tina Packer Tents\, followed by a special performance tribute in the Tina Packer Playhouse\, dinner by Peter Platt of The Old Inn on the Green in the elegant Rose Meadow Tent\, and dancing beneath the stars. Proceeds benefit Shakespeare & Company‘s Center for Actor Training\, Education Program\, and Performances. For more information\, write to Director of Development Sunie Gorey at sgorey@shakespeare.org\, or call 413.637.1199 ext.180. As a Gala benefactor\, you and your guests will receive priority seating for both the performance and dinner. Those who respond by June 12 will be recognized in our print and digital Gala materials\, including the Commemorative Gala Program. \nSeating is limited\, and the Gala traditionally sells out.   \nDid You Know?\nDonor Advised Funds (DAFs) are a wonderful\, tax-smart way to support Shakespeare & Company. For our Gala\, DAF grants can be directed toward the Paddle Raise or given as a fully charitable donation. Because of IRS rules\, DAF grants cannot be used to purchase tickets or tables or to pay for any portion that provides a benefit (like event attendance or meals). DAF gifts must be entirely charitable and cannot provide more than an incidental benefit—directly or indirectly—to the donor or their guests. The prohibition on indirect benefits also means DAF grants generally can’t be used for the “charitable portion” of a ticket even if you pay the benefits portion separately\, also known as a “bifurcated payment.” IRS Notice 2017-73\, Section 3 covers this in more detail. If you’re considering using a DAF and have questions about how to structure your support\, our Development team is always happy to help.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-announces-the-2026-gala/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T203000
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SUMMARY:Stéphane Wrembel Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Two performances on 6/26 at 5:30pm & 8:30pm \nStephane Wrembel stands as one of the world’s most celebrated guitarists. Originally from Fontainebleau\, France\, Wrembel is renowned for his masterful blend of jazz\, gypsy swing and world music enchanting audiences across the globe with his unique sound. ‘Rolling Stone’ called him “…a revelation.” \nWrembel is a highly respected composer with original compositions featured in the acclaimed films ‘Midnight in Paris’ (“Bistro Fada”) and ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ (“Big Brother”). ‘Midnight in Paris’ won the Grammy Award for “Best Compilation Soundtrack.” At the 2012 Academy Awards\, Wrembel was handpicked by renowned composer Hans Zimmer to join his “All Star Band” performing alongside luminaries like Esperanza Spalding\, Pharrell\, and Shelia E.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/stephane-wrembel-quartet/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T200000
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SUMMARY:BEATrio: Béla Fleck\, Edmar Castañeda & Antonio Sánchez
DESCRIPTION:To be sure\, the new all-star trio of Béla Fleck\, harpist Edmar Castañeda and drummer Antonio Sánchez features instrumentation that might safely be called uncommon. Unless\, of course\, you’re already familiar with 19-time Grammy-winner Fleck – the genre-blurring virtuoso who has done more to expand the possibilities of the banjo than any other player in the instrument’s history. From his bluegrass beginnings through his otherworldly Flecktones\, his duo with Chick Corea and his reimagining of ‘Rhapsody in Blue\,’ Fleck’s work never fails to surprise. What doesn’t surprise is the impeccable caliber of his collaborators – and this new trio includes two of the most gifted musicians of their generation.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/beatrio-bela-fleck-edmar-castaneda-antonio-sanchez/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T110000
DTSTAMP:20240126T194204Z
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SUMMARY:Tinker Tots
DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org
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