In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, Norman Rockwell Museum will debut a major exhibition in 2026: American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell. This sweeping exhibition explores how artists—from the Revolutionary era to today–have made visible the evolving story of America. Featuring over 200 powerful works across themed sections, American Stories reveals how illustrations—from the 18th century to […]
Shakespeare & Company Presents: Fireflies by Matthew Barber, Directed by Daniela Varon. From the author of Enchanted April, retired schoolteacher Eleanor Bannister lives alone in tiny Groverdell, Texas, settled into her routines and secure in her standing as the town’s most respected woman. When a hole in her roof brings Abel Brown—a charming, smooth-talking drifter—onto […]
Farm & Field presents Tracing Paths, a new exhibition of paintings by Jill Duffy curated by Linda J. Park and installed in the hayloft gallery of the farm’s 200-year-old barn in Chatham, NY. Rooted in walking paths across the farm, the work is created with handmade wild inks & vine charcoal, and natural pigments gathered […]
Every Wednesday in July; Choose from 11 am or 5:30 pm sessions (each session will be 1.5 hours) A Berkshire History Course This summer when America is celebrating its 250th anniversary, join us for this historical and civic education program to learn how the Berkshires played a pivotal role in the founding of our nation. American Stories: […]
Dan’s the creator and star of the web series “Kicking Dan Out” featured on MyDamn Channel and co-hosts a weekly podcast with Sean Donnelly on Heavy.com called “My Dumb Friends.” His shorts have appeared on the front page of “Funny or Die,” “Best Week Ever” and “The Huffington Post.” He played right wing blogger Kane Phillips during Comedy Central’s “Indecision” and has been featured on Jokes.com, SpikeTv.com and College […]
Shakespeare & Company Presents: Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, Directed by Kate Kohler Amory July 4-July 26 at 7 pm at the Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre Shipwrecks, disguises, and mistaken identities spark the joyful chaos of Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s most playful romantic comedy. Love runs amok, wit flies, and nothing is quite what […]
Free with admission Outdoor public reading & Outdoor Music is free for those not entering the Museum In 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 […]
Free with admission. Public reading and afternoon music is open to everyone.
“The French Connection” is a neo-noir thriller, known for its strong performances, gritty realism, and exhilarating chase sequences. NYPD detectives Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy “Cloudy” Russo (Roy Scheider) are in pursuit of international drug smuggler, Alain Charnier (Fernando Rey) in this Oscar winning Best Picture of 1971. Director William Friedkin, screenwriter Ernest Tidyman […]
Performances will take place at 6pm and 8:30pm. Cathy Ladman’s relatable stand-up presents herself as the self-probing, anxiety-venting person that she is. She has appeared on “The Tonight Show” ten times and had her own “Dry Bar” special in 2024. She’s been on “The Late Late Show” five times, has had her own HBO “One […]
Join us for an exhilarating evening as the legendary multi-Grammy nominee and wetlands activist Tab Benoit brings his high-energy Soul of the Swamp Tour 2026 to stages across America. Known for his passionate performances and deep-rooted connection to the swamp, Tab Benoit is a true master of his craft, boasting over 20 releases that showcase […]
Circus & the Bard: The Next Chapter bounces back July 16–26 at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm at the Tina Packer Playhouse! Co-created by Allyn Burrows, Robin Eldridge, and Pedro Reis, Co-directed by Allyn Burrows and Pedro Reis Shakespeare & Company and Spirit of the Circus reunite for a playful mash-up of jaw-dropping […]
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 […]
John will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40-year career as both a solo artist and a member of iconic rock bands The Babys and Bad English. John Waite’s catalogue of hits features some of the most loved songs of the ‘80s and ‘90s – the number one worldwide hit “Missing You,” The […]
Widely considered one of the greatest films ever made, Francis Ford Coppola's “The Godfather” charts the rise of a crime family in post-World War II America. Marlon Brando leads an all-star cast, including Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, and James Caan. (Rated R, 2h 55min.) 100 Years of Movies is back! This popular film series celebrates over […]
“All the President’s Men” (1976) is a political thriller about the Watergate scandal. Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman play the Washington Post journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, who broke the story. The film is directed by Alan J. Pakula with an Oscar-winning screenplay by William Goldman. (PG, 2h 18min.) 100 Years of Movies is […]
Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music. The NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner, and Tony and Emmy Award nominee is equally at home performing concertos with symphony orchestras and sitting in with members of the Grateful Dead, but the core of his musical universe remains the […]
David Rasche, star of HBO’s “Succession” and ABC’s “Sledge Hammer!” and local resident, is pleased to bring his performance “Half an Evening with David Rasche” to the Indigo Room in a delightful evening of painful memories and personal insults that are tied together with a collection of original songs that he originally wrote himself and were written by him originally. Some of these songs […]
Shakespeare & Company Presents: Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune By Terrence McNally, Directed by Nicole Ricciardi July 30-August 23 at 2 pm and 7 pm at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre Set over the course of a single late night in a small Hell’s Kitchen apartment, Frankie and Johnny […]
“The Right Stuff” is an epic America story about sending the first Americans into space. Sam Shepard stars as test pilot Chuck Yeager who broke the sound barrier, only to find himself yesterday's news with the ascent of the camera-ready Mercury 7 astronauts. Additional cast includes Ed Harris as John Glenn and Scott Glenn as Alan […]
A blend of modern music and Shakespearean verse. Co-created by Allyn Burrows and Jacob Ming-Trent, Directed by Allyn Burrows July 29-August 2 at 3:30 pm, 6 pm, and 7 pm at the Tina Packer Playhouse The hit that had audiences on their feet returns—revved up and remixed. The Tina Packer Playhouse transforms once […]
Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley considers her multi-faceted career a blessing. She was born and spent most of her childhood on the beautiful Caribbean island of Trinidad. The family moved to the United States in the early ‘90s where Heather’s love for the arts continued. In 1997 Heather won the role of Nala […]
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