BASIC Berkshires

Moving Life Stories (Pittsfield)
2023-07-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) and 7 more dates | 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.

Free Eagles Band Concerts
2023-07-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Pittsfield Commons, 100 East Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States

Norman Rockwell: The Business of Illustrating the American Dream
2023-08-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Glendale Road Route 183, Stockbridge, MA, 01262, United States
Norman Rockwell was a renowned illustrator and chronicler of American life for more than half a century, documenting the pulse of his times during pivotal moments in twentieth century history. During his career, he navigated many complex business relationships with publishers and advertisers, taking direction from his clients while solving visual problems and asserting his artistry and individualistic perceptions.

¿Cómo obtener una licencia de conducir en Massachusetts?/ How to obtain a Massachusetts Driver's License
2023-08-08 03:00 - 18:30 | Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, 012201
¿Tiene preguntas sobre cómo obtener una licencia de Massachusetts? ¿Quieres asegurarte de tener la documentación correcta? Regístrese para una cita aquí: https://forms.gle/ciE4V3WW7g795qRw7
Do you have questions about how to get a Massachusetts License? Do you want to make sure you have the correct documentation? Sign up for an appointment here: https://forms.gle/ciE4V3WW7g795qRw7
Javier Luengo from the MA ACLU
Becky Meier from the BCC ESOL Program

Mindful Photography in Nature at Basin Pond, Lee
2023-08-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Basin Pond, Lee, MA
Join mindfulness-in-nature facilitator, Sandrine Harris, and Thad Kubis, photographer and photography teacher, for an immersive experience in the natural environment at BNRC’s Basin Pond (Lee, MA). This guided mindful photography journey aims to change the way you see and how you engage with both photography and the environments you inhabit.
Registration necessary here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindful-photography-in-nature-at-basin-pond-lee-tickets-661379813827?aff=erelpanelorg
The walk begins with time for orientation and meeting each other, thinking about photography as a way of seeing, feeling, and an introduction to the concept of ‘pre-visualization’ for your creative vision. During the walk – easeful pace with pauses and guided moments built in – you’re invited to mindfully notice your inner landscape meeting the dynamic forest views around you. Awaken your senses, develop a new perspective on photography, and enjoy a gathering of quiet and reflective moments outdoors.
What to bring: Any camera system (digital or film) or smartphone/tablet; Sturdy footwear.
No experience with photography or meditation is needed
ABOUT THAD Thad is a Berkshires resident with a long practice in teaching and creating photographs. He has worked with Travel and Leisure, and in areas including manufacturing, banking, marine, fine art and stock photography. He is also a photographic Instructor/Lecturer and Consultant, offering regular smartphone/ iCamera photography as well as DSLR, Film, Large format, Composition within schools and with individuals and groups. To Learn More: tbkphotos.com.
ABOUT SANDRINE Sandrine is a Berkshires resident guiding experiences in meditation and mindfulness, forest bathing, and a nourishing process grounded in connection with the rest of the natural world we belong to. She is a lover of photography and the magic of capturing the ephemeral through the lens. Sandrine holds a private practice in processing lived experiences, including trauma and chronic pain, through a neuroscience- and body psychology-informed pathway. She is a regular facilitator at gardens including Berkshire Botanical Garden and Naumkeag.
Directions
Note: Trailhead parking is limited. If the lot is full when you arrive please continue down Becket Road to the Finerdy Pond parking lot on the left. We will arrange a shuttle to the main parking lot from Finerdy Pond parking lot.
From Lee: Take Route 20 east past the Outlets. After approximately 4 miles turn left onto Becket Road. Parking will be on your left after a third of a mile.
From Great Barrington: Take Route 7 north into Stockbridge. Turn onto Route 102 heading east into Lee. After passing Big Y, turn right onto Route 20 heading east. After approximately 4 miles turn left onto Becket Road. Parking will be on your left after a third of a mile.
From Pittsfield: Take Route 20 south into Lee. From Lee, stay on Route 20 heading east, past the Mass Pike toward Becket. After approximately 4 miles turn left onto Becket Road. Parking will be on your left after a third of a mile.
GPS: 42.2959, -73.1612 (Trailhead parking)
Questions
For questions reach out to Charlotte at chood@bnrc.org
For DAY-OF event issues (i.e. last minute cancellation or lost) please call the Community Events cell phone at (413) 717-1262.
Participant Cancelation
There is limited space for this event. If you no longer plan on attending, please email chood@bnrc.org as soon as possible so that we can give your space to someone else.
Event Cancelation
Cancelation may occur if:
Temperatures over 91 Degrees F due to potential for heat exhaustion
Forecast for thunderstorms or steady rain

Family Butterfly Hike & Seek, Wild Acres, Pittsfield
2023-08-15 09:30 - 17:00 | Wild Acres, South Mountain Rd, Pittsfield, MA, 01201
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council and Berkshire Family Hikes for a Butterfly Hike & Seek around Wild Acres in Pittsfield. We’ll search for butterflies, both real and artificial, and learn a bit about these winged friends along the way. Dress for outside fun!
Directions
Wild Acres, South Mountain Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201
From Pittsfield: Take South Street. Turn right onto South Mountain Road. Look for trailhead on left in 1.3 miles.
Questions
For questions reach out to Taylor at berkshirefamilyhikes@gmail.com
Cancelation Policy
There is limited space for this event. If you no longer plan on attending, please email chood@bnrc.org as soon as possible so that we can give your space to someone else.
We will let you know via email by 5:00 pm the day before an event if it is canceled. Cancelation may occur if:
Forecast for thunderstorms or steady rain
Temperatures above 90 degrees

Registration necessary at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-butterfly-hike-seek-wild-acres-pittsfield-tickets-668334064177?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Free Eagles Band Concert
2023-08-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Springside Park, Pittsfield, 874 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States

Todo lo que necesitas saber para continuar tus estudios despues de high school/ Next Steps After High School
2023-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 | First Congregational Church in Great Barrington, 251 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230
This presentation will offer accurate information covering the different pathways that are available after high school.
Register here: https://forms.gle/GmRUFU6NcSGGSTew6

Presentation by:

Deisy Escobar, recent high school graduate
Ana Suffish and Kristin Winsett from Berkshire Community College
Nancy Roseman from Chang Chavkin Scholars
Nancy Getchell from Lincoln Tech Institute
Carmen Guevara from Latinas 413

Open Call Iris Residency
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-08, 2023-09-08 - 2023-09-15 | 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.

Up (2009, en español)
2023-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230
GRATIS, se requiere reservación. Reserva online o en taquilla, de miércoles a sábado, de 12pm a 4pm, 413-528-0100.
Disney’s Up es una historia de aventuras sobre dos compañeros de viaje poco convencionales: Carl (con la voz de Ed Asner), un viudo anciano, y Russell (Jordan Nagai), un miembro de la tropa de exploradores locales. Carl inadvertidamente lleva a Russell a bordo de su casa voladora improvisada propulsada por globos, y los dos se embarcan en una expedición a Sur América, aprendiendo una o dos cosas el uno del otro en el camino. (PG, 1h, 36min.)
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FREE, Reservations required. Reserve online or via the Box Office, Wednesday through Saturday, from 12pm to 4pm, 413-528-0100.
Disney’s Up is an adventure story about two unlikely travel companions: Carl (voiced by Ed Asner), an elderly widower, and Russell (Jordan Nagai), a local scout troop member. Carl inadvertently brings Russell aboard his balloon-powered, makeshift flying house, and the two embark on an expedition to South America, learning a thing or two from each other along the way. (PG, 1h, 36min.)

Housatonic Heritage: A Walk Into the Past, Steepletop, New Marlborough
2023-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Steepletop Reserve, New Marlborough, MA
Description: At 1,230 acres, Steepletop Reserve is the Berkshire Natural Resources Council’s largest reserve, containing five miles of marked and maintained trails, all on easy grades. Bring your binoculars (we have some to lend!) and thinking cap as we explore the vast wetlands, stonewalls, and cellar holes. 2 hours – 2.5 miles
Directions: From Great Barrington, take Route 23 east to Monterey. Just after the Monterey line, bear right onto Route 57/183 into New Marlborough. Just before the Old Inn on the Green in New Marlborough, turn left onto North Road; follow for 1.6 miles. Turn right at the steep, inclining driveway marked “684”. Bear right into our gravel parking lot at the top of the little hill. The trails begin right at the trailhead parking; there is a kiosk just beyond the gate. GPS: 42.1370, -73.2082
Click here to find other 2023 Housatonic Heritage Walks.
For questions reach out to chood@bnrc.org

Comedian Alfredo Campo & Mariachi "Emperadores de Puebla"
2023-09-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230
FREE, Reservations requested. Reserve online or via the Box Office, Wednesday through Saturday, from 12pm to 4pm, 413-528-0100.
A Festival Latino event featuring music, dance, and international humor!
Mariachi band Emperadores de Puebla will open the evening with beautiful and classic Mariachi songs well known in Latin American culture. Audiences are encouraged to sing along and dance.
Chicago-based Latin-American actor and comedian Alfredo Campo will follow with stand-up comedy in Spanish, Spanglish and English. Campo’s show “I just arrived” or “Recién llegado” is full of entertainment and humor.

Online Symposium: Illustration, Puppetry, and American Popular Culture: The Art and Legacy of Tony Sarg
2023-10-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-21 10:00 - 15:30 | Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Glendale Road Route 183, Stockbridge, MA, 01262, United States
On Friday, October 20, participants are invited to take an interactive virtual tour of the exhibition with co-curators Stephanie Haboush Plunkett and Lenore D. Miller, and with Darin E. Johnson, founder and artistic director of American Theater for Puppetry Arts. On Saturday, October 21, a series of virtual talks and panel discussions will shed light on the many aspects of Sarg’s career—from his work as an illustrator and champion of the puppetry arts in America to his founding designs for Macy’s parade balloons and windows, involvement with two World’s Fairs, commercial whimsy and architectural projects, and legendary Nantucket Sea Monster Hoax. Sarg’s artistic legacy will also be explored by contemporary artists and performers who have also made their mark by combining artistry and skill with showmanship, canny innovation, and a keen desire to engage with the public.

El Gran Léon (2018)
2023-10-21 19:00 | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230
GRATIS, Reservas solicitadas. Reserva online o en taquilla, de miércoles a sábado, de 12pm a 4pm, 413-528-0100.
León Godoy (Carlos Alcántara) mide un metro y treinta y seis centímetros y no es intimidado por nadie. Aún menos, si se trata de Ivana Cornejo, una hermosa abogada divorciada a quién conoce por las cosas del destino, y con quién tiene una conexión fulminante. Ambos deben combatir los prejuicios de la sociedad – los propios y de los demás – para confirmar que las más grandes historias de amor siempre se presentan de las maneras más inimaginables.
Incluyendo una sesión de preguntas y respuestas post-película con Carlos Alcántara (actor), Patricia Portocarrero (actriz), y Ricardo Maldonado (director).
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FREE, Reservations requested. Reserve online or via the Box Office, Wednesday through Saturday, from 12pm to 4pm, 413-528-0100.
León Godoy (Carlos Alcántara) is 4-feet, 6-inches tall and intimidated by no one. Ivana Cornejo is a beautiful, divorced lawyer whom he meets by chance. An immediate connection arises, and both must face and combat social prejudices — their own and others’ — to verify that great love stories always present themselves in the least imagined ways.
Including a post-film Q&A with Carlos Alcántara (actor), Patricia Portocarrero (actress), and Ricardo Maldonado (director).
