BASIC Berkshires

Moving Life Stories (Pittsfield)
2023-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Berkshire Family YMCA, 292 North St, Pittsfield, 01201
Open to all ages; FREE
Pittsfield Series:
Tuesdays, Apr 4 – May 23
6-8pm
Location: Pittsfield YMCA
292 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
To express interest or get in touch, please contact berkshire.pulse@gmail.com or call 413-274-6624.
Moving Life Stories (MLS) is a creative movement class created for and geared toward the immigrant population and their allies in the Berkshires. MLS provides opportunities to share personal journeys, stories, and connections to places past and present through movement games, exercises, dancing, and community building.
In this series of workshops, we will learn various ways to tell and embody our stories through play, creative movement, and the creation of mini-dances. No prior movement experience is required, and the class is appropriate for all ages.
A Spanish-speaking interpreter will be present, childcare is provided, and transportation can be arranged.
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Historias de Vida en Movimiento es una clase de movimiento creativo creado para la comunidad inmigrante en los Berkshire. La clase brinda la oportunidad de compartir experiencias personales e historias de y conexiones con lugares de su pasado y presente a través del movimiento, ejercicios, baile y construcción de comunidad.
En esta serie de talleres aprenderemos varios métodos para contar y expresar nuestras historias a través del juego, movimiento creativo, y la creación de bailes cortos. No se requiere experiencia previa y la clase es apta para todas las edades.
Un traductor de habla hispana estará presente y se puede organizar el transporte gratuito.

Open Call Iris Residency
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-08 | Zoom
* Español abajo, Português abaixo
Dear community,
We are excited to announce the open call for the Iris Artistic Residency 2024 Program in collaboration with The Studios at MASS MoCA. The Iris Residency is an opportunity for artists living in Western or Central Massachusetts who are foreign-born/immigrant, or first- or second-generation American. We will select two artists for a funded one-month residency at MASS MoCA with a stipend, the usual residency benefits, and optional resources from the Berkshire Immigrant Center. Below are two dates for you to keep in mind:

The application deadline for the Iris Residency 2024 is Friday, September 8th. Apply here.

We also want to thank you all for participating in the Iris Residency Community Day 2023. Please check out the summary of the discussion on our website. We hope this information can help connect organizations with immigrant artists and foster more sustainable careers.

We are grateful for your support in spreading the word! Please see flyers attached.

Me, You, We Playgroup (registration required)
2024-01-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, 012201
Join Pittsfield CFCE and the Berkshire Athenaeum for a FREE 3-week playgroup. Caregivers and children ages 3-5 will explore social-emotional skills through play. Registration is required. Please email Jenn Faulconer, CFCE Coordinator – jfaulconer@berkhs.org.
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.
For more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 5.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Launch Party
2024-01-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, 012201
Join the library for a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten launch party! 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages parents and caregivers to read to and with their children five and under to foster a love for reading. To celebrate the program, educator Emilia Dahlin will facilitate an interactive child and caregiver Sing Me a Story workshop, exploring themes of early literacy and learning through singing, play, and movement. After the workshop, sign up for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, explore crafts with early childhood providers, and enjoy light refreshments.
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.
For more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 5.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Bilingual Storytime
2024-01-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, 012201
Join library staff and community volunteers for a program of songs, rhymes, crafts, and read-aloud books. Take home a free book for each child to build your at-home library. Ideal for families with children of a variety of ages.
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.
For more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
