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SUMMARY:American Stories: From Revolution to Rockwell
DESCRIPTION: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 today—have reflected and shaped what it means to be American. \nThe exhibition includes original paintings\, prints\, book illustrations\, broadsides\, posters\, advertisements\, and digital media\, from the Museum’s expansive holdings as well as major loans from important institutions and private collectors across the country\, including the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.  From iconic masterpieces to everyday media\, these works chart the nation’s ambitions\, struggles\, and enduring pursuit of freedom. \nThe exhibition places Rockwell’s iconic images in a broader national context\, spotlighting illustration’s role in illuminating America’s ambitions\, achievements\, and struggles. Alongside Rockwell’s work\, visitors will discover pieces by Virginia Lee Burton\, Margaret Hoening French\, Rockwell Kent\, Jacob Lawrence\, J.C. Leyendecker\, Roy Lichtenstein\, Howard Pyle\, Paul Revere\, Norman Rockwell\, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith\, Jessie Wilcox Smith\, Arthur Szyk\, Andy Warhol and many more\, which appear alongside early engravings\, illustrated books\, and contemporary works\, underscoring the enduring power of visual culture. Bringing the exhibition into today’s moment will be works by some of the country’s top contemporary artists including Scott Bakal\, George Barker\, Bo Bartlett\, Bascove\, Shonto Begay\, Rabbett Before Horses Strickland\, Guy Billout\, Irina Borisova\, Charles Burchfield\, Rebecca Burr\, Robert Carter\, Christo\, Leslie Cober\, Alan E. Cober\, Bryan Collier\, Jonathan Crow\, Maily Degnan\, Jane Feldman\, Lisk Feng\, Timothy Goodman\, R.C. Gorman\, Steven Guarnaccia\, Rudy Gutierrez\, Stephen Hannock\, Susan Hudson\, Frances Jetter\, Anders Johansson\, Anita Kunz\, Peter Kuper\, Charles Lilly\, Wendell Minor\, Kadir Nelson\, Tim O’Brien\, Patrick Oliphant\, Lynn Pauley\, Paul Scott\, Jim Schantz\, Whitney Sherman\, Yuko Shimizu\, Burton Silverman\, Kim Saul\, Gary Taxali\, Shar Tui’asoa\, and Kara Walker among others.  \nEach chapter of the exhibition addresses a major theme that has shaped the United States and its critical fortunes. One section explores how artists have helped form our understanding of the natural world—from Audubon’s early bird studies to illustrations of gargantuan infrastructure projects that reshaped the land. Another highlights the role of illustration in capturing the excitement of new technologies\, from Edison’s lightbulb to the jet age. A third examines how images have fueled social change and shaped public opinion\, tracing a path from Revolutionary-era prints to today’s viral memes. Together\, these themes reveal how illustration has not only reflected American life but actively influenced it—making this exhibition both a visual journey through history and a fresh look at the power of images to tell our collective story.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/american-stories-from-revolution-to-rockwell/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, 9 Glendale Road Route 183\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norman Rockwell Museum":MAILTO:mhotchkiss@nrm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T180913Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company Presents: Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare & Company Presents: Fireflies by Matthew Barber\, Directed by Daniela Varon. \nFrom 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 her doorstep\, he offers to repair the house and quietly begins to upend her carefully ordered life. As an unexpected late-life romance flickers to life\, gossip spreads and doubts surface. Can Abel be trusted\, or is he not quite who he seems? Either way\, the whole town is watching. \nCome Join us at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre from June 19 – July 19th at 2pm and 7pm! \nTickets are on sale now at Shakespeare.org\, or by calling the box office at (413) 637-1199
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-presents-fireflies/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T173000
DTSTAMP:20260603T163355Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T163355Z
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SUMMARY:American Stories: Rebels and Revolutionaries of the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday in July; Choose from 11 am or 5:30 pm sessions (each session will be 1.5 hours) \nA Berkshire History Course \nThis 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. \nAmerican Stories: Rebels and Revolutionaries of the Berkshires examines the history of the American Revolution and its reverberating echoes in the region\, nation\, and world by highlighting the fascinating but complicated biographies of Berkshire County residents who impacted American history and culture from the late eighteenth century onward. \nSign up for the entire series of five classes held at the Norman Rockwell Museum. Each class will begin in the galleries of Norman Rockwell Museum’s American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell with a discussion of a work on view that connects to the theme of that day’s class. \nCourse Instructor: Justin F. Jackson is a lecturer and visiting scholar at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst \n  \nClasses and lectures include: \n1) “Declarations of Independence”: Theodore Sedgwick\, the Sheffield Resolves\, and the Rise of Protest in the Berkshires \n2) “Our America”: Daniel Nimham\, the Stockbridge Mohicans\, and the Revolution’s “Missing Indians” \n3) “I Am\, Amen”: Black Freedom Struggles in the Berkshires\, from Agrippa Hull and Elizabeth Freeman to Samuel Harrison and W.E.B. Du Bois \n4) “Do Unto Others”: Rev. Thomas Allen\, Shays’s Rebellion\, and a Sovereign People’s Constitutions in Massachusetts and America \n5) “The Real Thing”: Herman Melville\, the Magic of Memory\, and Representing the American Dream
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/american-stories-rebels-and-revolutionaries-of-the-berkshires/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, 9 Glendale Road Route 183\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T162843Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company Presents: Twelfth Night
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare & Company Presents: Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare\, Directed by Kate Kohler Amory \n  \nJuly 4-July 26 at 7 pm at the Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre \n  \nShipwrecks\, 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 it seems in this sun-soaked tale of music and mischief. Performed outdoors July 4–26 at one of Newsweek’s Top 10 Outdoor Theater Venues in the U.S.\, this summer production invites audiences to relax\, laugh\, and revel in Shakespeare under the open sky. \nTickets are $40-$99 and on sale now at shakespeare.org\, or by calling the Box Office at (413) 637-3353
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-presents-twelfth-night/
LOCATION:Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre\, 70 Kemble St. Lenox\, MA 01240\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T213000
DTSTAMP:20260618T192532Z
CREATED:20260618T192532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T192532Z
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SUMMARY:Tab Benoit
DESCRIPTION: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 his unique artistry. \n With iconic radio hits like “Nice and Warm” and “Cross the Line” from his 90s recordings\, critics have often described Benoit’s voice as “Otis Redding-ish\,” while his guitar playing is celebrated for its originality and distinctive style. In 2024\, he made a triumphant return with his first recording in 13 years\, “I Hear Thunder\,” signaling that his best work is yet to come. \n On the Soul of the Swamp Tour\, Tab will take you on a musical journey\, performing songs from his vast catalog and digging deep into the rich tones and storytelling lyrics that have made him an admired figure in the music world. True to his authentic style\, Tab performs without effects—just a guitar\, a cord\, and an amp—allowing the magic of his music to shine through his hands \, fingers\, and his band.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tab-benoit/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Film,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T110000
DTSTAMP:20240126T194204Z
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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/
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:20260716T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T184013Z
CREATED:20260527T184013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T184013Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company and Spirit of the Circus Presents: Circus & The Bard: The Next Chapter.
DESCRIPTION:Circus & the Bard: The Next Chapter bounces back July 16–26 at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm at the Tina Packer Playhouse!  \n  \nCo-created by Allyn Burrows\, Robin Eldridge\, and Pedro Reis\, Co-directed by Allyn Burrows and Pedro Reis \n  \nShakespeare & Company and Spirit of the Circus reunite for a playful mash-up of jaw-dropping circus acts paired with Shakespeare’s beloved characters. When high-flying feats meet the Bard’s words\, sparks fly\, laughs abound\, and something truly magical happens. \n  \nTickets are $35 for adults\, $22 for ages 13-22\, and $15 for ages 3-12. Tickets are on sale now at shakespeare.org\, or by calling the Box Office at (413) 637-3353 \n  \nJoin us on Wednesday\, July 22\, and Thursday\, July 23\, for relaxed\, sensory-friendly performances. \nWhat is a Sensory-Friendly Performance? \nSensory-friendly performances are adapted to be less overwhelming and to welcome individuals with a range of sensory needs\, including people who are neurodivergent; those with cognitive\, social\, or physical challenges; first-time theatergoers\, and others. These performances offer pre-show materials such as story synopses and “what to expect” guides\, along with reduced-intensity lighting and sound\, dimmed house lights\, and clear theater maps. Performances are relaxed; audience members are free to come and go\, and total quiet is not expected. These shows are open to all patrons.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-and-spirit-of-the-circus-presents-circus-the-bard-the-next-chapter/
LOCATION:Tina Packer Playhouse\, 70 Kemble St.\, Lenox\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T152421Z
CREATED:20260615T152421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T152421Z
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SUMMARY:Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Music Salon Series at NRM
DESCRIPTION: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 patriotic songs\, jazz standards\, pop classics\, and Broadway favorites. \nTerrace seating (weather permitting) \nJuly 16: Inventing America: From Revolution to Rockwell\nAugust 20: American Mirror: Rockwell and the Moral Imagination\nSeptember 3: Visions of a Nation: Who Gets to be America?
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/ron-ramsays-berkshire-music-salon-series-at-nrm/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, 9 Glendale Road Route 183\, Stockbridge\, MA\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norman Rockwell Museum":MAILTO:mhotchkiss@nrm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T213000
DTSTAMP:20260626T135228Z
CREATED:20260626T135228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T135228Z
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SUMMARY:John Waite
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJohn 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 Babys’ “Isn’t It Time” and Bad English’s “When I See You Smile” rank amongst some of his biggest international hits and are still heard on radio today. Others include “Tears\,” “Change” and “These Times Are Hard for Lovers.” “Every Step of the Way” and “If Anybody Had a Heart” appeared on the soundtrack to the 1986 Demi Moore film “About Last Night.” “Deal for Life\,” penned by Martin Page and Bernie Taupin\, was featured in the “Days of Thunder” soundtrack. \nAs a solo artist and as the lead singer of The Babys and Bad English\, John Waite was a fixture of album-oriented rock radio stations during the ’70s and ’80s. John Waite has a talent for power ballads and driving arena rock\, occasionally touching on new wave-styled power pop as well.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/john-waite/
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:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260626T135255Z
CREATED:20260626T135255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T135255Z
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SUMMARY:100 Years of Movies: “The Godfather” (1972)
DESCRIPTION: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.) \n100 Years of Movies is back! This popular film series celebrates over a century of movies at the Mahaiwe and once again features introductions by director Deborah Reinisch.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/100-years-of-movies-the-godfather-1972/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T110000
DTSTAMP:20240126T194204Z
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/
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:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260626T135256Z
CREATED:20260626T135256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T135256Z
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SUMMARY:Years of Movies: “All the President’s Men” (1972)
DESCRIPTION:“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.) \n100 Years of Movies is back! This popular film series celebrates over a century of movies at the Mahaiwe and once again features introductions by director Deborah Reinisch.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/years-of-movies-all-the-presidents-men-1972/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T213000
DTSTAMP:20260626T135254Z
CREATED:20260626T135254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T135254Z
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SUMMARY:Branford Marsalis Quartet
DESCRIPTION: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 Branford Marsalis Quartet. After more than three decades of existence with minimal personnel changes\, this celebrated ensemble is revered for its uncompromising interpretation of a kaleidoscopic range of both original compositions and jazz and popular classics. After receiving Grammy nominations on its last two albums\, “Upward Spiral” and “The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul\,” the Quartet made its Blue Note Records debut with the release of “Belonging\,” a full album interpretation of Keith Jarrett’s 1974 ECM album of the same name. “The New York Times” commented “Marsalis has tackled imposing jazz masterworks before…but at its best\, his ‘Belonging’ goes deeper…it’s a performance that both honors and amplifies.” John Zeugner captured the impact of the Quartet in a review of a live performance\, calling it “casually confident\, professional\, cerebral\, and supercharged with energy. The Branford Marsalis Quartet…was all of those adjectives and more.”
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/branford-marsalis-quartet/
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:20260725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260626T135254Z
CREATED:20260626T135254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T135254Z
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SUMMARY:Half an Evening with David Rasche
DESCRIPTION: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 have never before been sung in public\, perhaps for good reason. Some are love songs\, some comedic\, some are bittersweet\, some just bitter. He is not above a cheap joke\, and nothing is beneath him. Songs will include the bossa nova favorite “Sand Up in My Crack\,” the enchanting jazz waltz\, “I Wish I Was Married to Your Wife\,” the historic actor/prison/chain gang song\, “Never Going to Work Again\,” and not many more. The songs are musical\, and short enough to accommodate the most limited attention span. Someone else will be playing the piano\, so don’t worry. This show will be just long enough that exactly when you are thinking\, “It’s time to go\,” the last song will be finishing and your coat will be waiting for you at the door. “Thank God\, David Rasche is finally doing a show\,“ someone might have said\, maybe. It’s a performance you will be happy to have seen. \nDavid Rasche began his career at Chicago’s famed Second City\, where he worked with John Candy\, Bill Murray and others. His many TV appearances include “Columbo” and “VEEP\,” and\, most recently\, “Dying for Sex\,” with Michelle Williams. He has also appeared in movies\, such as “In the Loop\,” directed by Armando Iannucci\, who also did “VEEP\,” and “About My Father” with Robert DeNiro. He has appeared both on Broadway and off.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/half-an-evening-with-david-rasche/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,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/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T210000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company Presents: Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare & Company Presents: Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune \n  \nBy Terrence McNally\, Directed by Nicole Ricciardi \n  \nJuly 30-August 23 at 2 pm and 7 pm at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre \n  \nSet over the course of a single late night in a small Hell’s Kitchen apartment\, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune is a tender\, funny\, and deeply human play about two people standing at the edge of connection. Frankie\, a guarded waitress\, and Johnny\, an earnest short-order cook\, work together at a Manhattan diner. After their first date\, they find themselves in bed—and talking through the night. \nWhat unfolds is an intimate conversation filled with humor\, vulnerability\, and longing. Johnny\, a hopeful romantic\, believes he may have found something rare and real. Frankie\, shaped by past disappointments\, keeps her defenses firmly in place. As they circle each other—sometimes clashing\, sometimes connecting—the play reveals the quiet courage it takes to risk love after life has left its marks. \nAccompanied by the soft glow of Debussy’s “Clair de lune\,” playing on the radio at Johnny’s request\, McNally’s play blends gritty realism with gentle romance. Both funny and achingly honest\, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune explores loneliness\, resilience\, and the possibility that even late in the night—and later in life—love may still be waiting. \nTickets are $40-$99 and are on sale now at shakespeare.org\, or by calling the Box Office at (413) 637-3353 \nContent Advisory: Frankie & Johnny takes an honest\, often funny look at two adults on the late-night hours of a first date. Please be advised that the production includes moments of sexual intimacy and brief nudity.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-presents-frankie-and-johnny-in-the-clair-de-lune/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T210000
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SUMMARY:100 Years of Movies: “The Right Stuff” (1983)
DESCRIPTION:“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 Shepard. (Rated PG\, 3h 13min.) \n100 Years of Movies is back! This popular film series celebrates over a century of movies at the Mahaiwe and once again features introductions by director Deborah Reinisch.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/100-years-of-movies-the-right-stuff-1983/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T184830Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company Presents -  Shake It Up: The Remix
DESCRIPTION:A blend of modern music and Shakespearean verse. Co-created by Allyn Burrows and Jacob Ming-Trent\, Directed by Allyn Burrows \n  \nJuly 29-August 2 at 3:30 pm\, 6 pm\, and 7 pm at the Tina Packer Playhouse \n  \nThe hit that had audiences on their feet returns—revved up and remixed. The Tina Packer Playhouse transforms once more into the Elephant Lounge for Shake It Up: The Remix\, an exuberant mash-up of modern music and Shakespearean verse. Audiences are invited to clap\, sing\, stomp\, and dance in the aisles as the players unleash a breathless\, rocking revue \n  \nTickets are $25-$78 and are on sale now at shakespeare.org\, or by calling the box office at (413) 637-3353
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-presents-shake-it-up-the-remix/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T213000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Heather Headley
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 1997 Heather won the role of Nala in the original Broadway cast of the Elton John and Tim Rice’s hit Tony winning musical “The Lion King.” While still in “The Lion King\,” Heather was asked to audition for the title role in the writing duo’s next Broadway venture together\, “Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida.” Her portrayal of the Nubian princess\, Aida\, won her the praise of critics and the prestigious Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. In addition to other awards\, she also received the coveted Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. That year she was listed as one of “People Magazine’s” 50 Most Beautiful People and “Essence Magazine’s” 30 Women To Watch. In 2012 Heather made a triumphant return to the stage\, starring in “The Bodyguard” in London’s West End\, where she gained the critics praise and a new fan base overseas. \nHeather continued her musical success on the pop charts with her 2002 debut album on RCA Records\, “This Is Who I Am” which featured productions by several top-flight producers. Two songs\, “He Is” and the album track “I Wish I Wasn’t\,” both emerged as Top 5 R&B and Dance chart hits. Heather earned numerous accolades for “This Is Who I Am\,” including Grammy Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Heather returned in January 2006 with “In My Mind\,” her long-awaited second solo album. The opening title tune single became Heather’s first number one hit\, topping the Dance and R&B charts. \nIn 2009 Heather released “Audience of One” for which she won the Grammy Award for the Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album. In 2012 she released “Only One In The World\,” an album that featured songs that Heather wrote as well as some of her favorite covers. To the audience’s and critics’ delight\, Heather made her return to Broadway in 2016 starring in the Tony Award-winning “The Color Purple\,” in the role of Shug Avery. In 2018\, Heather had a recurring role on “Chicago Med” playing the formidable Gwen Garrett. In 2021 Heather won the critics’ praise for her role of the Witch in the New York City Center’s production of “Into The Woods.” Heather can currently be seen as a series regular on the Netflix series “Sweet Magnolias.”
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/an-evening-with-heather-headley/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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