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SUMMARY:Ben Folds & A Piano
DESCRIPTION:Ben Folds is an Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter who has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five\, multiple solo albums\, a holiday album\, and numerous collaborative records. He currently tours as a pop artist\, while also performing for over two decades with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/ben-folds-a-piano/
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:20260606T100000
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SUMMARY:American Stories: From Revolution to Rockwell
DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding\, Norman Rockwell Museum will debut a major exhibition in 2026: American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell. This sweeping exhibition explores how artists—from the Revolutionary era to today–have made visible the evolving story of America. Featuring over 200 powerful works across themed sections\, American Stories reveals how illustrations—from the 18th century to today—have reflected and shaped what it means to be American. \nThe exhibition includes original paintings\, prints\, book illustrations\, broadsides\, posters\, advertisements\, and digital media\, from the Museum’s expansive holdings as well as major loans from important institutions and private collectors across the country\, including the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.  From iconic masterpieces to everyday media\, these works chart the nation’s ambitions\, struggles\, and enduring pursuit of freedom. \nThe exhibition places Rockwell’s iconic images in a broader national context\, spotlighting illustration’s role in illuminating America’s ambitions\, achievements\, and struggles. Alongside Rockwell’s work\, visitors will discover pieces by Virginia Lee Burton\, Margaret Hoening French\, Rockwell Kent\, Jacob Lawrence\, J.C. Leyendecker\, Roy Lichtenstein\, Howard Pyle\, Paul Revere\, Norman Rockwell\, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith\, Jessie Wilcox Smith\, Arthur Szyk\, Andy Warhol and many more\, which appear alongside early engravings\, illustrated books\, and contemporary works\, underscoring the enduring power of visual culture. Bringing the exhibition into today’s moment will be works by some of the country’s top contemporary artists including Scott Bakal\, George Barker\, Bo Bartlett\, Bascove\, Shonto Begay\, Rabbett Before Horses Strickland\, Guy Billout\, Irina Borisova\, Charles Burchfield\, Rebecca Burr\, Robert Carter\, Christo\, Leslie Cober\, Alan E. Cober\, Bryan Collier\, Jonathan Crow\, Maily Degnan\, Jane Feldman\, Lisk Feng\, Timothy Goodman\, R.C. Gorman\, Steven Guarnaccia\, Rudy Gutierrez\, Stephen Hannock\, Susan Hudson\, Frances Jetter\, Anders Johansson\, Anita Kunz\, Peter Kuper\, Charles Lilly\, Wendell Minor\, Kadir Nelson\, Tim O’Brien\, Patrick Oliphant\, Lynn Pauley\, Paul Scott\, Jim Schantz\, Whitney Sherman\, Yuko Shimizu\, Burton Silverman\, Kim Saul\, Gary Taxali\, Shar Tui’asoa\, and Kara Walker among others.  \nEach chapter of the exhibition addresses a major theme that has shaped the United States and its critical fortunes. One section explores how artists have helped form our understanding of the natural world—from Audubon’s early bird studies to illustrations of gargantuan infrastructure projects that reshaped the land. Another highlights the role of illustration in capturing the excitement of new technologies\, from Edison’s lightbulb to the jet age. A third examines how images have fueled social change and shaped public opinion\, tracing a path from Revolutionary-era prints to today’s viral memes. Together\, these themes reveal how illustration has not only reflected American life but actively influenced it—making this exhibition both a visual journey through history and a fresh look at the power of images to tell our collective story.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/american-stories-from-revolution-to-rockwell/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, 9 Glendale Road Route 183\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T210000
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SUMMARY:100 Years of Movies: “All About Eve” (1950)
DESCRIPTION:Ambition and experience are just two themes at play in ‘All About Eve\,’ a film starring Bette Davis as Broadway legend Margo Channing and Anne Baxter as the eager upstart Eve Harrington. Deception drives the plot in this six-time Oscar-winning classic from Joseph L. Mankiewicz. (No rating\, 2h 18min.) \n100 Years of Movies is back! This popular film series celebrates over a century of movies at the Mahaiwe and once again features introductions by director Deborah Reinisch. Join as we highlight the careers of beloved stars lost this past year through 10 titles also programmed with America’s 250th anniversary in mind.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/100-years-of-movies-all-about-eve-1950/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Film
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SUMMARY:Met Opera Live in HD: “El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego”
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season comes to a close with American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera\, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera\, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth\, the story depicts Frida\, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard\, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego\, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. The famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love\, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-el-ultimo-sueno-de-frida-y-diego/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:100 Years of Movies: “North by Northwest” (1959)
DESCRIPTION:In Alfred Hitchcock’s fast-paced thriller\, ‘North by Northwest\,’ Madison Avenue executive Roger Thornhill (Cary Grant) must run for his life when he is mistaken for a spy. In trying to clear his name\, he becomes entangled with the mysterious Eve Kendall (Eva Marie Saint) and in one of cinema’s most iconic sequences\, finds himself on the faces of Mount Rushmore. (No rating\, 2h 16min.) \n100 Years of Movies is back! This popular film series celebrates over a century of movies at the Mahaiwe and once again features introductions by director Deborah Reinisch. Join as we highlight the careers of beloved stars lost this past year through 10 titles also programmed with America’s 250th anniversary in mind.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/100-years-of-movies-north-by-northwest-1959/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T213000
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SUMMARY:Zarna Garg
DESCRIPTION:With her unique blend of humor\, wit\, and fearless social commentary\, Zarna Garg has emerged as a comedic trailblazer. An Indian immigrant mom based in New York City\, Zarna showcases her sharp and relatable humor in her first comedy special\, ‘One in a Billion\,’ available on Amazon Prime. Her second special\, ‘Practical People Win\,’ is currently streaming on Hulu as part of Hulu’s Hilarious Comedy Series\, marking another major milestone in her skyrocketing career.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/zarna-garg/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,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:20260626T173000
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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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