BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BASIC Berkshires - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BASIC Berkshires X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://basicberkshires.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BASIC Berkshires REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T134758 CREATED:20250606T170217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T170217Z UID:10004855-1756494000-1759698000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:MOTHER PLAY: a play in five evictions DESCRIPTION:With a martini in one hand and biting commentary in the other\, matriarch Phyllis – headstrong\, but resourceful – runs her household with a mix of tough love and theatrical flair\, determined to prepare her kids Carl and Martha for the harsh realities of the world whether they like it or not. \nAs Carl and Martha navigate their own paths\, Phyllis remains an ever-present force\, doling out brutal honesty\, unsolicited wisdom\, and the occasional guilt trip with impeccable timing. \nWritten by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel\, Mother Play is a sharp-witted\, darkly comedic exploration of family\, identity\, and survival spanning four decades\, five apartments\, and many hardships from cockroach infestations to painful conflicts. It premiered on Broadway just last year\, earning four Tony nominations\, two Drama Desk Awards\, and an Outer Critics Circle Award. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/mother-play-a-play-in-five-evictions/ LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240 CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/thumbnail_MAILCHIMP-Mother-Play-WITH-LOGO-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T134758 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002983-1759831200-1759834800@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/2025-10-07/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T134758 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002984-1760436000-1760439600@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/2025-10-14/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T134758 CREATED:20250904T002610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T002610Z UID:10004893-1760792400-1760799600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater: “Nuttin but a Word” DESCRIPTION:Celebrated choreographer Rennie Harris returns to Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center to lay down his three laws of hip-hop—individuality\, creativity\, innovation. Here to expose the essence of their art form with unmatched subtlety and surprise\, the indefatigably disciplined dancers of Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater command the stage with a mixtape of moves from b-boying to Campbell locking to house. Every step tells a story in sync with the rhythm\, honoring hip-hop’s roots while raising the bar to new heights. You can try to shout ’em down\, but you ain’t said ‘Nuttin’ but a Word.’ URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/rennie-harris-puremovement-american-street-dance-theater-nuttin-but-a-word/ LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/rhpm-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T134758 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002985-1761040800-1761044400@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/2025-10-21/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T134758 CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:10002986-1761645600-1761649200@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/2025-10-28/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR