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SUMMARY:World Premiere: Lawrence Goodman’s The Victim
DESCRIPTION:The World Premiere of The Victim by Lawrence Goodman runs through July 21 at Shakespeare & Company. Three women\, three interconnected monologues: a successful New York doctor (Stephanie Clayman) whose racial diversity training has gone horribly wrong. A health aide grappling with racism during the COVID-19 pandemic (Yvette King). A Holocaust survivor (Annette Miller)\, facing her own horror and finding her way back to love and healing. Who gets to call herself a victim? Who is the perpetrator? Staged at Shakespeare & Company in 2024 as a reading in the Plays in Process series\, The Victim is about identity\, our blindness to others\, and the human capacity for cruelty and compassion.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/world-premiere-lawrence-goodmans-the-victim/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T103000
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SUMMARY:Puzzle and Game Swap / Intercambio de puzzles y juegos de mesa
DESCRIPTION:Bring your gently used puzzles or board games to donate at the door\, then choose some that are new-to-you (up to 3 per household). Donations must be new or gently used\, with no missing pieces. Presented with support from the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nHave extra time? Stay and connect with your neighbors over a puzzle in our community area. \nThis event is a part of the Adult Summer Reading Program 2025 and geared toward an adult audience\, but families are welcome. To read more about the Berkshire Athenaeum’s Summer Reading Program for adults\, click here. \nThe event will take place on the lower level\, in the library’s auditorium.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/puzzle-and-game-swap-intercambio-de-puzzles-y-juegos-de-mesa/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T190000
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SUMMARY:FREE magic show at the Mahaiwe on 8/4!
DESCRIPTION:Join in for an event filled with laughter\, wonder and endless surprises as renowned magician Bill Blagg presents Family Magic! \nWith over 60 minutes of non-stop magical fun\, Family Magic is specifically designed to entertain and engage audiences of all ages. Bill Blagg’s unique blend of comedy\, audience participation\, and mind-bending magic will keep you on the edge of your seat eagerly anticipating what’s coming next. Prepare to be amazed as ordinary objects come to life while others vanish in the blink of an eye\, and you could even be chosen to float in mid-air! \nFamily Magic is a unique blend of interactive entertainment and awe-inspiring magic that guarantees an unforgettable adventure for all ages. Join in for this magical family event which is sure to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones!
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/free-magic-show-at-the-mahaiwe-on-8-4/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T213000
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SUMMARY:100 Years of Movies at the Mahaiwe continues with “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” on 8/8!
DESCRIPTION:Sci-fi family favorite ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ is the story of a boy who befriends a lovable alien he dubs E.T. The Steven Spielberg-helmed film became a cultural phenomenon upon its release and has been cherished since. (Rated PG\, 2h.) \nFollowing last year’s success\, the Mahaiwe will continue its “100 Years of Movies” series with film director and educator Deborah Reinisch. Reinisch will introduce each film with a brief lecture at the top of the screening.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/100-years-of-movies-at-the-mahaiwe-continues-with-e-t-the-extra-terrestrial-on-8-8/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Family Friendly,Film,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000
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SUMMARY:Community Day at The Mount
DESCRIPTION:Featuring live music\, readings and performances\, a resource fair\, book exchanges\, children’s activities\, and food trucks\, Community Day at The Mount’s celebrates the vibrant\, multicultural diversity of the Berkshires.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/community-day-at-the-mount/
LOCATION:The Mount\, Edith Wharton’s Home\, 2 Plunkett St\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Food,Informational,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T160000
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SUMMARY:“The Wizard of Oz” (1939)
DESCRIPTION:Dorothy and friends traverse the Yellow Brick Road through the land of Oz in this timeless family classic from 1939. The Mahaiwe screens “The Wizard of Oz” every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. (Rated G\, 1h 42min.)
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/the-wizard-of-oz-1939/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
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SUMMARY:“Mickey’s Christmas Carol” (1983)
DESCRIPTION:Animated family favorite “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” will play on loop for free at the Mahaiwe’s new Indigo Room during Great Barrington’s Holiday Shop\, Sip\, and Stroll. Familiar Disney characters retell Charles Dickens’ timeless story of holiday spirit. (Rated G\, 26min.) 
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/mickeys-christmas-carol-1983/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Family Friendly,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T213000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T160000
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SUMMARY:We Hold These Truths
DESCRIPTION:Free with admission\nOutdoor public reading & Outdoor Music is free for those not entering the Museum \nIn collaboration with W. E. B. Du Bois Freedom Center\, Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate American independence and democracy with a special day of programming. Listen to a public recitation of the Declaration of Independence read by Berkshire County community residents and civic leaders. Reading will be introduced by Roberta McCulloch-Dews\, Vice Chair\, Norman Rockwell Board of Trustees and Marcus P. Smith\, Du Bois Freedom Center\, History and Interpretive Fellow. \nEnjoy live music by performers Wanda Houston and Robert Putnam and folk singer Doug Mishkin. Visitors can experience Norman Rockwell’s iconic paintings exploring themes of freedom and civil rights and reflect on what these ideals mean today\, as well as make their own art to celebrate America’s birthday. \nSpotlight Gallery Talks: 10:15 am\, 11:00 am\, 11:45 am\, 12:15 pm (Spanish)\, 3 pm\, and 3:30 pm. \nPop up Music by Doug Mishkin – Four Freedoms Gallery: 10:30 am to 12:15 pm \nCommunity Reading of Declaration – 1 pm Terrace \nMusic by Wanda Houston and Robert Putnam immediately after Reading- Terrace \nDrop-in July 4th Artmaking Activities – Terrace \nPicnic lunches are available for purchase at the Museum’s Terrace Café and visitors are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and enjoy the grounds all day. \n 
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/we-hold-these-truths/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, 9 Glendale Road Route 183\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norman Rockwell Museum":MAILTO:mhotchkiss@nrm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000
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SUMMARY:Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Music Salon Series at NRM
DESCRIPTION:Planned in conjunction with Norman Rockwell’s Museum’s American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell\, this three-part musical salon series will explore how artists and songwriters have shaped the American imagination over the last 250 years. Featuring acclaimed Berkshire performers Ron Ramsay and Samantha Talora\, each thematic salon blends storytelling\, history and a wide range of musical genres including patriotic songs\, jazz standards\, pop classics\, and Broadway favorites. \nTerrace seating (weather permitting) \nJuly 16: Inventing America: From Revolution to Rockwell\nAugust 20: American Mirror: Rockwell and the Moral Imagination\nSeptember 3: Visions of a Nation: Who Gets to be America?
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/ron-ramsays-berkshire-music-salon-series-at-nrm/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, 9 Glendale Road Route 183\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norman Rockwell Museum":MAILTO:mhotchkiss@nrm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T210000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company Presents -  Shake It Up: The Remix
DESCRIPTION:A blend of modern music and Shakespearean verse. Co-created by Allyn Burrows and Jacob Ming-Trent\, Directed by Allyn Burrows \n  \nJuly 29-August 2 at 3:30 pm\, 6 pm\, and 7 pm at the Tina Packer Playhouse \n  \nThe hit that had audiences on their feet returns—revved up and remixed. The Tina Packer Playhouse transforms once more into the Elephant Lounge for Shake It Up: The Remix\, an exuberant mash-up of modern music and Shakespearean verse. Audiences are invited to clap\, sing\, stomp\, and dance in the aisles as the players unleash a breathless\, rocking revue \n  \nTickets are $25-$78 and are on sale now at shakespeare.org\, or by calling the box office at (413) 637-3353
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-presents-shake-it-up-the-remix/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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