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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/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:ARKAI
DESCRIPTION:ARKAI is an award-winning electro-acoustic duo that has captivated audiences around the world with their creative imagination and cutting-edge string music. Transforming the beautiful tones of the violin and cello into epic soundscapes that resemble a rock band backed by a cinematic orchestra\, ARKAI’s signature sound has led them to hundreds of performances around the world including Grammys On The Hill and Carnegie Hall\, opening for Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste\, and NBA playoff shows for the LA Lakers. They’ve also collaborated with celebrity photographer David LaChapelle for Milan Design Week\, toured with superstar violinist Lindsey Stirling\, and released viral hits with piano sensation Tony Ann.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/arkai/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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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/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T213000
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SUMMARY:Indigo Comedy Night with Ariel Elias
DESCRIPTION:With host Thomas Attila Lewis and featured support from Hoodo Hersi. \nAriel Elias is a comedian living in New York City. Growing up\, this Kentucky Jew made everyone laugh at her bat mitzvah\, and the rest is history. Today\, her comedy is a fun mesh of unique\, personal stories mixed with witty and wry observations. \nDescribed as “a sly young comic from Kentucky” by ‘The New York Times\,’ Ariel has also been featured in ‘Rolling Stone\,’ ‘The Washington Post\,’’ and on Good Morning America.’ She was named as ‘Paste Magazine’s’ Best Comedians of 2022. \nAfter catching Jimmy Kimmel’s attention with a viral stand-up clip that displayed her cool\, calm\, and hilarious composure\, he invited Ariel to make her late night television debut on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ In 2024\, she followed it up with an appearance on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.’
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/indigo-comedy-night-with-ariel-elias/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Performance
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SUMMARY:Met Opera Live in HD: Giordano’s “Andrea Chénier”
DESCRIPTION:Giordano’s passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczała as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution. Following their celebrated recent partnership in Giordano’s Fedora in the 2022–23 Live in HD season\, Beczała reunites with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Chénier’s aristocratic lover\, Maddalena di Coigny\, with baritone Igor Golovatenko as Carlo Gérard\, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates. Met Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead Nicolas Joël’s gripping staging\, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas on December 13. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series\, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe. 
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-giordanos-andrea-chenier/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Film,Music,Performance
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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:20251216T100000
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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/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T190000
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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:20251223T100000
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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/2025-12-23/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T100000
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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/2025-12-30/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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