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SUMMARY:Free screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946)
DESCRIPTION:The Mahaiwe presents a free screening of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ per annual tradition. Frank Capra directs James Stewart and Donna Reed in this classic holiday favorite about community\, love\, and hope. (Rated PG\, 2h 10min.)
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/free-screening-of-its-a-wonderful-life-1946/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Film
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Opera Festival's Community Sing-Along
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire Opera Festival is excited to invite you to our third annual Community Sing-Along! \n​This free\, fun-filled event brings everyone together to sing beloved opera choruses by composers like Mozart\, Verdi\, and Wagner—alongside BOF choristers and members of our wider Berkshire singing community. \n​Singers of all experience levels are encouraged to join in. Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or just love to sing for fun\, you’ll fit right in. For ages 13+. \nThe event is free\, but registration is required. We’ll send you the music and helpful details ahead of time—no preparation needed\, just come ready to sing and enjoy a joyful afternoon of music-making.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/berkshire-opera-festivals-community-sing-along/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 67 East Street\, Pittsfield\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Opera Festival":MAILTO:sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Opera Festival's Winterreise
DESCRIPTION:A rejected lover. A frozen landscape. A profound loneliness.  Hailed as the greatest song cycle ever written\, Schubert’s Winterreise follows a wandering protagonist on his quest for comfort on a winter’s night.  But this is not merely a trek through snow and ice—it is an intimate odyssey into the depths of the soul.  Join internationally acclaimed baritone Jarrett Porter and Artistic Director Brian Garman as they take you on this deeply moving and cathartic journey. \nFor information on discounted tickets\, contact Sarah Prouty at sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Lenox Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \nDiscounted tickets to BOF’s production of Winterreise are generously sponsored by Adrian & Christine Slywotzky.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/berkshire-opera-festivals-winterreise/2026-03-07/1/
LOCATION:Studio E\, Linde Center for Music and Learning\, Tanglewood\, 3 West Hawthorne Road\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Opera Festival":MAILTO:sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Opera Festival's Winterreise
DESCRIPTION:A rejected lover. A frozen landscape. A profound loneliness.  Hailed as the greatest song cycle ever written\, Schubert’s Winterreise follows a wandering protagonist on his quest for comfort on a winter’s night.  But this is not merely a trek through snow and ice—it is an intimate odyssey into the depths of the soul.  Join internationally acclaimed baritone Jarrett Porter and Artistic Director Brian Garman as they take you on this deeply moving and cathartic journey. \nFor information on discounted tickets\, contact Sarah Prouty at sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Lenox Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \nDiscounted tickets to BOF’s production of Winterreise are generously sponsored by Adrian & Christine Slywotzky.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/berkshire-opera-festivals-winterreise/2026-03-07/2/
LOCATION:Studio E\, Linde Center for Music and Learning\, Tanglewood\, 3 West Hawthorne Road\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Opera Festival":MAILTO:sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Opera Festival's Free Family Concert: Once Upon an Opera
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! Berkshire Opera Festival’s Free Family Concert returns with a lively mix of opera favorites and instantly recognizable melodies. This fun\, one-hour interactive performance invites kids and adults to experience live opera up close—perfect for a memorable family outing. This unforgettable afternoon of music is free and open to all ages\, but you’ll want to reserve your seats today as seating is limited. Once Upon an Opera is recommended for children of all ages with accompanying caregivers. \nEvent Details:\nSunday\, April 12 at 2:00 PM\nIndigo Room\, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\n20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\nDuration: 1 hour (no intermission)\nFree (reservations encouraged) \nRegister here:\nhttps://www.berkshireoperafestival.org/onceuponanopera
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/berkshire-opera-festivals-free-family-concert-once-upon-an-opera/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly,Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Opera Festival":MAILTO:sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org
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SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT\nCommunity Day\nSaturday\, May 23\n11 am–4 pm\nTina Packer Playhouse & the Grounds \nShakespeare & Company announces its third-annual Community Day\, a free\, family-friendly celebration on Saturday\, May 23\, from 11 am to 4 pm at the Shakespeare & Company campus in Lenox. Community Day invites guests of all ages to enjoy live performances\, demonstrations\, and music; interactive activities for all ages; film screenings; food trucks with fare for purchase\, and opportunities to learn about more than two dozen nonprofit and community organizations serving the Berkshires and beyond. \nLearn more at shakepeare.org or call 413.637.3353!
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/community-day-2/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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