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SUMMARY:Paquito D’Rivera Quintet
DESCRIPTION:NEA Jazz Master\, composer\, and reedist Paquito D’Rivera brings to life the eclectic fusion of his extensive travels with unparalleled improvisations\, multinational rhythms\, and original orchestrations. D’Rivera has won a combined 16 Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards (5 Grammy and 11 Latin Grammys). He is celebrated both for his artistry in Latin jazz and his achievements as a classical composer.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/paquito-drivera-quintet/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Music
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SUMMARY:ACLU Know Your Rights Training (with Spanish interpretation)
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the ACLU’s Know Your Rights Trainings to learn about your rights and understand how you can protect communities facing these escalating threats. We’ll be hosting two trainings every month; you can select the date and content that works best for you below. \n 
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/aclu-know-your-rights-training-with-spanish-interpretation/2025-04-07/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Tinker Tots
DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-04-08/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T200000
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SUMMARY:Chanticleer
DESCRIPTION:The Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer has been hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker\, and is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its wide-ranging repertoire and dazzling virtuosity. Founded in San Francisco in 1978 by singer and musicologist Louis Botto\, Chanticleer quickly took its place as one of the most prolific recording and touring ensembles in the world\, selling over one million recordings and performing thousands of live concerts to audiences around the world.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/chanticleer/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T110000
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SUMMARY:Tinker Tots
DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000
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CREATED:20250103T011144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T011144Z
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join library staff and Pittsfield CFCE 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.   This program is presented in English and Spanish. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.  \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 203 \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bilingual-storytime-4/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T190000
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SUMMARY:“Diner” (1982)
DESCRIPTION:A group of college-age friends toe the line between adolescence and adulthood in 1950s Baltimore in Diner. Starring Steve Guttenberg\, Daniel Stern\, Mickey Rourke\, Kevin Bacon\, Timothy Daly\, and Ellen Barkin\, the film is celebrated for its performances and understated direction by Barry Levinson. (R\, 1h 50min.)
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/diner-1982/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T110000
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SUMMARY:Tinker Tots
DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T100000
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SUMMARY:Mahaiwe & NYTW Workshop’s Mind the Gap\, Intergenerational Performance Program / Mind the Gap\, programa de representación intergeneracional del New York Theatre Workshop
DESCRIPTION:New York Theatre Workshop’s Mind the Gap\, Intergenerational Performance Program/\nMind the Gap\, programa de representación intergeneracional del New York Theatre Workshop\n\nMonday\, June 23 – Friday\, June 27\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic performance on Friday\, June 27 at 7pm\n  \nAPPLY TO PROGRAM\nRESERVE TICKETS\n  \n\nMind the Gap is a free intergenerational theatre program in which youth [14-21] and elders [60+] interview each other and collectively create a performance piece inspired by each other’s life stories. Mind the Gap’s primary goal is to use theatre as a creative tool to increase empathy and communication between generations. The workshop will culminate with a public presentation in which the collaborative work is performed by the participants. No theatre experience is required to participate in the program.\n \nYouth stipends are $250 per person.\n \n\n\n\nProgram Goals\nThrough the workshop participants are able to: \n\nInvestigate\, listen and empathize with someone of another generation\, while using playwriting as a tool to understand and represent their unique experience\nBroaden their perspective\, see the other generation in a new light\, and take on the task of telling someone else’s story with respect and understanding\nShare their stories and ultimately see them interpreted through another’s eyes making meaning out of their personal narratives and gaining insights into their own lives\n\nImportant Criteria\n\n\n\n\nDesire to share\, listen and create – sharing your stories with someone of another generation and giving them permission to use your stories as inspiration for a play.\nDesire to bring your curiosity\, stories\, experiences\, creativity\, listening ears\, and willingness to share at every session.\nDesire to perform and act both individually as well as within an ensemble.\nDesire to collaborate generously and with an open mind.\nDesire and ability to attend every session. Since most of the work that we will do together will be in partner groups\, potential participants with fewer conflicts will be prioritized over those with more conflicts.\n\nThings to Remember\n\n\n\nIt is important to note that Mind the Gap is not an acting class; performance is merely the tool through which we mind the gap between generations.\nMind the Gap is not focused exclusively on the past. During the program participants explore the past\, present and the future. However\, Mind the Gap is not a documentary or verbatim theatre program. Intergenerational interviews are used as inspiration\, not as the sole material from which artistic content is created. Participants are treated as artists.\nMind the Gap is not a mentoring program. All participants are seen as equal in the process. We value everyone’s stories\, input and life experiences. At New York Theatre Workshop we believe that we always have something to learn from each other\, regardless of age.\nAlthough we encourage everyone to push past their comfort zones\, we do not demand that anyone share anything that they feel is too personal or too private. On that note\, if participants share something with their partner that they wish not to have shared or written about\, participants always have the right to ask their partner(s) to exclude any information from the artistic piece(s).\n\n\n\n\n\nLunes 23 de junio – Viernes 27 de junio\n\n\n\n\n\nFunción pública el viernes 27 de junio a las 19h.\n  \nAPLICAR AL PROGRAMA\nRESERVA DE ENTRADAS\n  \n\nMind the Gap es un programa gratuito de teatro intergeneracional en el que jóvenes [14-21] y mayores [60+] se entrevistan y crean colectivamente una pieza teatral inspirada en sus respectivas historias de vida. El objetivo principal de Mind the Gap es utilizar el teatro como herramienta creativa para fomentar la empatía y la comunicación intergeneracional. El taller culminará con una presentación pública donde los participantes interpretarán el trabajo colaborativo. No se requiere experiencia teatral para participar en el programa.\n \nLos estipendios para jóvenes son $ 250 por persona.\n \n\n\n\nObjetivos del programa\nA través del taller los participantes podrán: \n\nInvestigar\, escuchar y empatizar con alguien de otra generación\, mientras se utiliza la dramaturgia como herramienta para comprender y representar su experiencia única.\nAmpliar su perspectiva \, ver a la otra generación bajo una nueva luz y asumir la tarea de contar la historia de otra persona con respeto y comprensión.\nCompartir sus historias y\, en última instancia\, verlas interpretadas a través de los ojos de otros\, dando sentido a sus narrativas personales y adquiriendo conocimientos sobre sus propias vidas.\n\nCriterios importantes\n\n\n\n\nDeseo de compartir\, escuchar y crear: compartir tus historias con alguien de otra generación y darle permiso para usar tus historias como inspiración para una obra.\nDeseo aportar mi curiosidad\, historias\, experiencias\, creatividad\, oídos atentos y voluntad de compartir en cada sesión.\nDeseo de actuar y actuar tanto individualmente como en conjunto.\nDeseo de colaborar generosamente y con la mente abierta.\nDeseo y capacidad de asistir a todas las sesiones. Dado que la mayor parte del trabajo conjunto se realizará en grupos de compañeros\, se priorizará a los participantes con menos conflictos sobre aquellos con más.\n\nCosas para recordar\n\n\n\nEs importante destacar que Mind the Gap no es una clase de actuación; la actuación es simplemente la herramienta a través de la cual nos ocupamos de la brecha entre generaciones.\nMind the Gap no se centra exclusivamente en el pasado. Durante el programa\, los participantes exploran el pasado\, el presente y el futuro. Sin embargo\, Mind the Gap no es un programa documental ni de teatro literal. Las entrevistas intergeneracionales se utilizan como inspiración\, no como el único material para la creación de contenido artístico. Los participantes son tratados como artistas.\nMind the Gap no es un programa de mentoría. Todos los participantes son considerados iguales en el proceso. Valoramos las historias\, las aportaciones y las experiencias de vida de cada uno. En New York Theatre Workshop creemos que siempre tenemos algo que aprender unos de otros\, sin importar la edad.\nAunque animamos a todos a superar sus límites\, no exigimos que compartan nada que consideren demasiado personal o privado. En ese sentido\, si los participantes comparten algo con su pareja que no desean que se comparta o escriba\, siempre tienen derecho a pedirle a su(s) pareja(s) que excluya(n) cualquier información de la(s) obra(s) artística(s).
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/mahaiwe-nytw-workshops-mind-the-gap-intergenerational-performance-program-mind-the-gap-programa-de-representacion-intergeneracional-del-new-york-theatre-workshop/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
ORGANIZER;CN="Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center":MAILTO:info@mahaiwe.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20250414T140751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140751Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Training: Mass Deportation & More
DESCRIPTION:The ACLU is hosting an immigration Know Your Rights Training on April 24th\, at 8 pm on Zoom. Join this training to learn about your rights and understand how you can protect communities facing these escalating threats.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/know-your-rights-training-mass-deportation-more/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="American Civil Liberities Union":MAILTO:info@peoplepower.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T133947Z
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SUMMARY:ACLU Know Your Rights Training (with Spanish interpretation)
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the ACLU’s Know Your Rights Trainings to learn about your rights and understand how you can protect communities facing these escalating threats. We’ll be hosting two trainings every month; you can select the date and content that works best for you below. \n 
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/aclu-know-your-rights-training-with-spanish-interpretation/2025-04-24/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20250327T172529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T172529Z
UID:10004823-1745672400-1745683200@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Met Opera Live in HD: Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro”
DESCRIPTION:On April 26\, Mozart’s timeless comedy returns to cinemas worldwide with a live transmission from the Metropolitan Opera. Conductor Joana Mallwitz\, in her Met debut\, takes the podium to conduct a stellar ensemble cast including American bass-baritone Michael Sumuel as the clever valet Figaro\, Ukrainian soprano Olga Kulchynska as the wily maid Susanna\, Canadian baritone Joshua Hopkins as the skirt-chasing Count\, Italian soprano Federica Lombardi as his anguished wife\, and French mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce as the adolescent page Cherubino.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-mozarts-le-nozze-di-figaro/
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:20250429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20240126T194204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z
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SUMMARY:Tinker Tots
DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-04-29/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20250414T140739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140739Z
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SUMMARY:Cantilena Chamber Choir Sings Ellis Island Diaries
DESCRIPTION:The Cantilena Chamber Choir will present its season ending performance on Sunday\, May 4th\, 2025\, at 3:00pm at Trinity Church\, 88 Walker St. in Lenox. The special guest for the event is the award- winning youth choir The Spirituals of Boston Arts Academy just before their May 23rd Carnegie Hall debut. Cantilena will be performing Ron Perera’s Golden Door for chorus and orchestra using texts from original Ellis Island diaries\, a special presentation in this time of concern for our immigrant friends and neighbors. The program will also include rousing spirituals and a joint performance with both choirs to close the program.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/cantilena-chamber-choir-sings-ellis-island-diaries/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trinity Church%2C 88 walker Street%2C lenox":MAILTO:satbchoir@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
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SUMMARY:Tinker Tots
DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20250428T151547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T151547Z
UID:10004832-1746907200-1746914400@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Del McCoury Band
DESCRIPTION:Even among the pantheon of music’s finest artists\, Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honkytonks\, rural schoolhouse stages\, and the crowning glory of the Grand Ole Opry to the present-day culture-buzz of viral videos and digital streams\, Del is the living link.Almost unimaginable\, McCoury’s sixth decade in a half-century of bluegrass bliss brings new triumphs\, new collaborations\, and new music.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/del-mccoury-band/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20240126T194204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z
UID:10002962-1747130400-1747134000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Tinker Tots
DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20250428T151612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T151612Z
UID:10004835-1747310400-1747314000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Training
DESCRIPTION:This training will cover basic Know Your Rights information\, including rights in interactions with immigration enforcement\, including when immigration comes to your home\, stops you while driving or in public\, the new registration rule\, family preparedness\, where to get legal help\, and information on notario fraud and immigration scams.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/know-your-rights-training/
LOCATION:Zoom (We will send link when you register)
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20250428T151557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T151557Z
UID:10004833-1747425600-1747432800@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Madeleine Peyroux & Bettye LaVette
DESCRIPTION:Madeleine Peyroux is an American jazz singer and songwriter who began her career as a teenager on the streets of Paris. In every note\, Peyroux digs deep\, rendering this exquisite work with the disarming grace and gravitas of an artist in peak form. \nBettye LaVette was hailed by The New York Times as “one of the great soul interpreters of her generation.” She is a singer in the tradition of great vocalists who have come before her like Ray Charles\, Frank Sinatra\, and Dinah Washington\, to name just a few.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/madeleine-peyroux-bettye-lavette/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20240126T194204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z
UID:10002963-1747735200-1747738800@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Tinker Tots
DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20250428T151617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T151617Z
UID:10004836-1747758600-1747764000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Rights & Best Practices for K-12 Educators
DESCRIPTION:This training is intended for those working in Massachusetts K-12 schools\, including teachers\, counselors\, administrators. It will cover basic Know Your Rights information\, rights in interactions with immigration enforcement\, family preparedness\, and where to get legal help. We will review guidance to K-12 schools issued by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office and review best practices with regard to data sharing\, responding to ICE presence or requests for information\, and navigating conversations with immigrant students and their families. Finally\, we will share information about eligibility for in-state tuition and state financial aid for immigrant students.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/know-your-rights-best-practices-for-k-12-educators/
LOCATION:Zoom (We will send link when you register)
CATEGORIES:Educational
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20250514T133403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T133403Z
UID:10004840-1747994400-1748005200@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:BASIC Community Engagement & Call to Action Event
DESCRIPTION:Link to register.\nLink to event schedule.\n\nThis event’s purpose is to inform the public about what immigrants are currently experiencing under our current administration and to provide information on how the public can be proactive. The event will commence with a welcome address from Ilana Steinhauer (Executive Director\, Volunteers in Medicine/BASIC Co-founder) and Melissa Canavan (Executive Director\, Berkshire Immigrant Center) sharing the history of the founding of BASIC\, its current activity\, as well as updates on the state of the county.\n\nSeveral BASIC affiliate organizations that have volunteer needs specifically in support of the immigrant community will be hosting tables at the event where the public can learn more and sign up. Tables with specific volunteer needs will be hosted by the Community Health Partners\, Greylock Federal Credit Union\, Literacy Network\, Railroad Street Youth Project\, and Volunteers in Medicine.\n\nAttendees will be invited to attend action-oriented workshops on the following topics:\n\n“Know Your Rights (for Spanish-speaking volunteers)” presented by the Berkshire Immigrant Center\n“Becoming a Peer Coach: Supporting Local Businesses and Organizations with ICE Preparedness Plans\,” presented by Ana Suffish of Berkshire Community College and Leigh Doherty of LitNet (co-chairs of BASIC’s Institutional Policy Committee)\n\n“Bystanding Training\,” presented by Becky Meier of Berkshire Community College and chair of BASIC’s Community Engagement Committee.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/basic-community-engagement-call-to-action-event/
LOCATION:Berkshire Innovation Center\, 45 Woodlawn Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20250514T133413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T133413Z
UID:10004839-1748026800-1748034000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:“Sabrina” (1954)
DESCRIPTION:Audrey Hepburn plays the titular role in the romantic comedy-drama “Sabrina\,” by celebrated director Billy Wilder. Returning from studying abroad\, Sabrina catches the attention of her longtime crush David (William Holden). David’s brother Linus (Humphrey Bogart) worries the romance will interfere with a pre-planned family business-related union. (PG\, 1h 53min.)
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/sabrina-1954/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20250508T164636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T154603Z
UID:10004838-1748084400-1748102400@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company Free Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare & Company will hold its second-annual free Community Day on Saturday\, May 24 from 11 am – 4 pm\, Memorial Day Weekend! This event features live demonstrations and performances\, scavenger hunts\, film screenings\, food trucks with lunches and snacks for purchase\, and dozens of other local nonprofits sharing the many ways we all serve the Berkshires – and beyond. For more information\, call the Box Office at 413.637.3353 or visit shakespeare.org.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-free-community-day/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Food,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20240126T194204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z
UID:10002964-1748340000-1748343600@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Tinker Tots
DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20240126T194204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z
UID:10002965-1748944800-1748948400@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Tinker Tots
DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-06-03/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20250521T143938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T143938Z
UID:10004841-1749236400-1749245400@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:100 Years of Movies: “The Philadelphia Story” (1940)
DESCRIPTION:George Cukor’s classic comedy “The Philadelphia Story” stars Cary Grant\, Katharine Hepburn\, and James Stewart in a romantic romp about marriage and high society. The film marked Katharine Hepburn’s box office breakthrough\, and earned two Oscars – Best Actor (Stewart) and Best Adapted Screenplay. (Not rated\, 1h 52min.) \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-the-philadelphia-story-1940/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20250521T143928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T143928Z
UID:10004842-1749301200-1749310200@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Met Opera Live in HD: Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia”
DESCRIPTION:Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine\, Rosina\, alongside American tenor Jack Swanson\, in his Met debut\, as her secret beloved\, CountAlmaviva. Moldovan baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro\, the ingenious barber of Seville\, with Hungarian bass-8 baritone Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and Russian bass Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio rounding out the principal cast. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts Bartlett Sher’s madcap production.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-rossinis-il-barbiere-di-siviglia/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20240126T194204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z
UID:10002966-1749549600-1749553200@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Tinker Tots
DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164018
CREATED:20250521T143917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T143917Z
UID:10004843-1749841200-1749848400@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:London’s National Theatre in HD: “A Streetcar Named Desire”
DESCRIPTION:Gillian Anderson (“Sex Education”)\, Vanessa Kirby (“The Crown”)\, and Ben Foster (“Lone Survivor”) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece. As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles\, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal\, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. From visionary director Benedict Andrews\, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/londons-national-theatre-in-hd-a-streetcar-named-desire/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Film,Performance
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