Triplex Celebrates 80th Anniversary of D-Day| 04:00PM / Tuesday, June 04, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema commemorates the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion with free screenings of William Wyler's classic 1946 film "The Best Years of Our Lives" and Steven Spielberg's iconic D-Day film "Saving Private Ryan." on June 6. "The Best Years of Our Lives" will be shown at 1 p.m. and tells the story of three United States servicemen and their re-adjustment to societal changes and civilian life after coming home from World War II. It is one of the earliest films to address issues encountered by returning veterans in the post-World War II era and is widely considered to be a masterpiece. Immediately >> Read More |
Housatonic Village Hosts Party in the Park| 08:01AM / Tuesday, June 04, 2024 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Housatonic Party in the Park takes place Saturday, June 8, noon - 4 p.m. at the Housatonic Commons. Food trucks, children's activities, music and more take place during the afternoon event, and all are welcome. The event is sponsored by the Housatonic Improvement Committee, and will be held rain or shine. For more information visit partyinthepark.org >> Read More |
Great Barrington Public Theater Plans Benefit for Berkshire Voices| 08:00AM / Tuesday, June 04, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Great Barrington Public Theater (GBPT) plans June 7 festive evening under the stars to benefit Berkshire Voices, and give a sneak-peek preview of Night at the Speakeasy cabaret starring Janelle Farias Sando, premiering this summer in the McConnell Theater. Great Barrington Public partners with Berkshire Voices playwrights' group to incubate, develop and bring new plays to stage. "Dog People," the lead-off production in the company's 2024 season, was developed by Berkshire Voices member Leigh Strimbeck and given an initial public reading in 2022. On June 7, 6pm, GBPT will hold an event to benefit, support and celebrate the work >> Read More |
Bidwell House: Exploring the History of New England Redware| 11:24AM / Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. Justin Thomas will speak about the museum's red earthenware collection. These objects will be used to tell stories about red earthenware (and some stoneware) production all over New England, spanning the seventeenth through the early twentieth century. The notion of wares made by the rural country potter during the post-American Revolution period through about 1870 will be also discussed in comparison to the urbanized industries that existed in New England before and after the Revolutionary War. The impact of the Industrial Revolution on this production will also be emphasized, as well as 275 years' worth of archaeology in New England. This talk will
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BAC Announces Artists for Berkshire Artist Residency Program| 04:00PM / Friday, May 24, 2024 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Art Center, formerly IS183 Art School, announced their five selected resident artists, Dai Ban, Grigori Fateyev, Stacy Scibelli, Kara Smith and Kyle Strack, for the Berkshire Artist Residency Program 2024. The Red Lion Inn, in their seventh year hosting a resident artist, will be welcoming Kara Smith. Chesterwood, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will be hosting three artists this year, Dai Ban, Grigori Fateyev and Kyle Strack. In their inaugural year hosting a resident artist, Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion and Museum will be welcoming Stacy Scibelli. Since 2012, Berkshire Art Center has coordinated Artist
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Hoffmann Bird Club Field Trips: October Mountain | 08:00AM / Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | |
 WASHINGTON, Mass. — On May 25, join the Hoffmann Bird Club on their annual trip to October Mountain State Forest. This trip involves driving to multiple birding spots with some walking along roadsides. One stop at the marsh involves walking on narrow grassy paths down to a marsh. Meet at Washington Town Park on Route 8 in Washington AT 7 AM. >> Read More |
Bidwell House Opens For the Season With Pottery Event | 08:00AM / Sunday, May 19, 2024 | |
MONTEREY, Mass. — The Bidwell House Museum will open their 34th season with an afternoon of pottery making on May 26th from 2-4 p.m. In the first program of the 2024 season, watch potter Rick Hamelin delve into the pottery legacy in New England as he shares the stories of redware potters who fought valiantly during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. Each participant will have the chance to create their very own pinch pot. Hailing from Central Massachusetts, Rick Hamelin has been honing his pottery skills since 1976 and has developed a deep fascination for the history of redware pottery. His works have been featured in numerous publications and >> Read More |
CATA Adds New Staff and Board Members | 12:43PM / Friday, May 17, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Access to the Arts (CATA) announced the hiring of Kelly Rybczyk as its new Development Director and Bailey Girvan as Associate Director of Development. CATA also welcomes new board members Will Osborne, Bryan House, and Terry Coughlin. CATA has expanded programs serving people with disabilities in recent years, with a community-based model rooted in strong partnerships with disability agencies, day-habilitation programs, residences, and schools. CATA currently provides more than 2,200 arts workshops annually for 1,000 children, teens, and adults with disabilities in painting, dance, acting, songwriting, drumming, creative >> Read More |
Spring Jazz Ensemble Concert At Simon's Rock | 04:00PM / Wednesday, May 08, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— The annual Bard College at Simon's Rock Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert begins Friday, May 10 at 8:00 p.m. Conducted by Professor of Music, Electronic Arts, and Cultural Studies John Myers, the concert will include new arrangements of pieces by artists such as Thelonius Monk, Johnny Mandel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and others, as well as the debut of John Myers' original composition "Lifeline." Along with student players, the concert will also include faculty guest artists Allan Dean on trumpet, Pete Toigo on bass, and the voice of emeritus faculty guest artist Bill Dunbar. "My students are multi-talented, not >> Read More |
Berkshire Bach: James Bagwell Conducts Magnificat| 12:11PM / Wednesday, May 08, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society continues its 2023-2024 season with a choral event on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 4pm when internationally known choral conductor James Bagwell leads professional soloists, chorus, and Baroque orchestra in two settings of Magnificat by father and son—J.S. and C.P.E. Bach—at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington. "We're delighted to present James Bagwell, his incomparable singers, and members of The Berkshire Bach Ensemble in Magnificat, in a major choral event," said Terrill McDade, Executive Director of The Berkshire Bach Society. "The Magnificat, also known as the Song of >> Read More |
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