August 1   WHICH WALLS WORK WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
Get a taste of the student experience. Lift your favorite work off the wall, bring it to our cozy corner, and spend some time in its company.
1-4PM
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August 1  FREE SENIOR WEDNESDAY
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
Free Admission to the museum for seniors ages 60+
10AM-5PM
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August 2   AN EVENING WITH PAT METHENY
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle Street - Great Barrington, MA  (413) 528-0100
Pat Metheny w/ Antonio Sanchez, Linda Oh & Gwilym Simcock. Metheny was born in Lee’s Summit, MO on August 12, 1954 into a musical family. Starting on trumpet at the age of 8, Metheny switched to guitar at age 12. By the age of 15, he was working regularly with the best jazz musicians in Kansas City, receiving valuable on-the bandstand experience at an unusually young age.

Throughout his career, Pat Metheny has continued to redefine the genre by utilizing new technology and constantly working to evolve the improvisational and sonic potential of his instrument.
8PM
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August 2   JAZZ GRUPPO MONDO
Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering
200 Howland Avenue - Adams, MA  (413) 743-0193
8PM
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August 2   SINGER AND HISTORIAN HARVEY GRANAT TO PERFORM A FOUR-PERT SERIES
Berkshire South Regional Community Center
15 Crissey Road - Great Barrington, MA (413) 528-2810
Harvey Granat, singer and a historian of The American Songbook, will perform a four-part series at Berkshire South Regional Community Center, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington, MA beginning on Thursday July 19 at 7PM.

Billed as an homage to the Golden Age of Broadway, the four performances will pay tribute to a specific composer or lyricist who contributed to Broadway’s most fertile period. The initial performance will focus on Rodgers and Hammerstein, who gave us the musicals Oklahoma, Carousel, The King and I, The Sound of Music and more.

Each program will feature live performance of their great songs along with Granat’s stories about the songs, the shows and films from which they came.

"I revere the great composers and lyricists who created The Great American Songbook.” says Granat. “I consider many of the lyrics of this time to be part of America's great poetry and I try to perform those lyrics as the writers intended them to be performed. Each song tells a story and it is a performer's responsibility to deliver that story in a meaningful way. Many of the stories I tell in my programs come from actual correspondence of these writers that I have collected over the years."

The cost per performance is $16 for members and $20 for guests. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the Center’s Front Desk or call 413.528.2810, ext. 10.
6:30PM
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August 2   LE CAFE FRANCAIS
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
“Parlez-vous français?” Come enjoy coffee, croissants, and some French conversation on the Terrace Thursday mornings (July 5- August 30) at 9am in honor of Edith Wharton’s love affair with France! Conversation begins at 9 – $15 for non-members, $10 for members. Reservations are required and must be made at least 24 hours in advance. To purchase tickets, go online or call 413-551-5100.
9-10AM
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August 2   LOBSTER ON THE LAWN
Blantyre, The Event Lawn
16 Blantyre Road - Lenox, MA (844) 881-0104
Enjoy an evening on the lawn with a BBQ menu crafted by Executive Chef Jeremy Berlin while enjoying live music. This is the Lobster on The Lawn Event, Thursdays beginning June 28—August 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This offer is open to everyone and is located on The Event Lawn, and it includes a BBQ buffet, house beer & house wine, coffee/tea, soft drinks, entertainment and valet parking. Pricing includes $100 plus tax and resort amenity fee for adults, $50 plus tax and resort amenity fee for children ages 4-12 and free of charge for children under the age of 3. The menu consists of chowder, salads, hot offers and desserts. For more information, visit www.blantyre.com or call 1-844-881-0104.
6-9PM
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August 2   THE WRITTEN WORLD w/MARTIN PUCHNER
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
Prize-winning author and educator Martin Puchner will discuss his research, career and best-selling book The Written World. Puchner is the Byron and Anita Wien Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Harvard University. $20 General, $15 Mount Members, 11:00 a.m
11AM-12PM
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August 2   AN EVENING OF MODERN LOSS STORYTELLING w/REBECCA SOFFER
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
Join Rebecca Soffer, coauthor of Modern Loss: Candid Conversation About Grief. Beginners Welcome., and a lineup of local Berkshire writers for an evening of community and provocative storytelling about grief -- the good, the bad, the ugly, and the hilarious. $20 general, $15 Mount Members, 6:00 p.m.
6-7PM
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August 2   BIBLIOLOGY: BOOKS
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
Artist Andrew Beccone showcases Reanimation Library, a collection of outdated and discarded books. Part of WCMA’s Summer Break Program Series: Ologies. Dig into some of the quirkiest fields of study in this playful riff on the academic experience. Get brainy with faculty and local experts in the galleries. Take in artist- and maker-led performative interventions on the patio while you sip, snack, and socialize. Rain or shine.
5PM
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August 2   HERBOLOGY: PLANTS AS REMEDY
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
The Hudson-based Good Fight Herb Co. showcases herbal remedies and the potential of plants to heal. Part of WCMA’s Summer Break Program Series: Ologies. Dig into some of the quirkiest fields of study in this playful riff on the academic experience. Get brainy with faculty and local experts in the galleries. Take in artist- and maker-led performative interventions on the patio while you sip, snack, and socialize. Rain or shine.
6-8PM
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August 2  CLUE AT THE HYDE (HYDE NIGHT OUT)
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
In partnership with Art in the Public Eye, tour the Museum’s historic home, Hyde House, with a mysterious art-themed adventure. Script written by Tim Gonyea and casting directed by APE board member Aaron Lambert. $15 members/$20 non-members. RSVP by contacting Kayla at 518-792-1761, ext. 310, or adminassist@hydecollection.org
6-8:30PM
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August 3   OPEN MIC
Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering
200 Howland Avenue - Adams, MA  (413) 743-0193
8PM
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August 3   WANDA SINGS SARAH!
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle Street - Great Barrington, MA  (413) 528-0100
The Wanda You Thought You Knew

Think you know Wanda Houston? Think again.
On August 3, 2018, jazz singer and former Broadway star Wanda Houston joins local attorney-turned- singer-songwriter Sarah Kohrs in presenting an evening of Sarah’s original music. With harmonies reminiscent of Stephen Sondheim, and lyrics reminiscent of Joni Mitchell, Sarah’s songs are full of subtlety, color, and surprise. And when Wanda unleashes her powerful voice and inimitable spirit onto these songs, the result is a fiery explosion that reveals previously unexplored aspects of both artists. Do not miss this one-time performance of Wanda Sings Sarah! Purchase tickets at www.mahaiwe.org/WandaSingsSarah . A Tumo Kohrs Production.
7:30PM
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August 3   BLONDIE AND WITH THE KIDS
MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way - North Adams, MA (413) 662-2111
Blondie came howling out of the downtown scene to storm mainstream radio and nascent MTV at the very moment that punk and new wave launched a hostile takeover of popular music. The band's major hits — Call Me, One Way or Another, Heart of Glass, and Rapture — remain timeless. Debbie Harry endures as a force to be reckoned with — prowling the stage and belting out fan favorites with the same ferocious energy that made Blondie’s CBGB shows a thing of legend. Northampton's And The Kids open the evening. Join us mid-field, mid-summer on Friday, August 3, 7pm.

MASS MoCA MEMBERS PRE-SALE: Thursday, March 29, 10am
TICKETS ON SALE: Friday, March 30, 10am
7PM
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August 3   KARAOKE
Papa Bob's
71 Chester Road - Becket, MA  (413) 623-8711
8PM
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August 3   CIRQUE US PRESENTS STARSRUCK: A COSMIC CIRCUS
Berkcirque
115 Gas House Lane - Great Barrington, MA
Cirque Us is back in town! This time, with some cosmic energy. ​Enter the world of StarStruck: A Cosmic Circus. Join our intrepid Astronomer and gaze into the cosmos, where we fall into orbit with nine acrobat planets, each one the center of their own private universe. Watch as these celestial celebrities rocket into stardom, exploring circus through a cosmic lens. Alone in the galaxy, their talent only eclipsed by their solar flair. Come dance among the stars while they chase comets, dive through black holes, juggle moons, and defy gravity. Prepare to be dazzled as we discover what happens when you wish upon a star.

The show features professional circus artist including; Delaney Bayles, who holds a world championship title in juggling as well as four world records, Justin Durham, a recent graduate of the National Circus School of London, and Cam Zweir, who recently toured with Pippin The Musical. The newest member of the team is director, Jesse Dryden, an instructor at the National Circus School of Montreal and former creative director of Circus Smirkus for ten years.

Cirque Us is a circus collective on their third tour gaining national attention. Their never before seen show, StarStruck: A Cosmic Circus, launches on June 21st at the New England Center for Circus Arts in Brattleboro, Vermont.
1-6PM
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August 3   ART FROM THE HEART
NUarts Studios & Gallery
311 North Street - 2nd Floor - Lenox, MA (617) 750-5003
Please join us at NUarts Studios and Gallery on August 3rd from 5-8 pm as we open our studios and gallery walls to visitors and welcome new member artist, Peggy Morse, an abstract painter from West Stockbridge, MA. Enjoy interactive art-making and behind-the-scenes experiences with a number of our professional artists. NUarts is the largest group of professional artists in one place in the city of Pittsfield. The gallery will be filled with art from more than 16 artists. Those opening their studios include:

Kathy Gideon - Mixed Media
Caroline Kelley - Pastel, Oil, Watercolor, Charcoal & interactive art
Sophie Lane - Mixed Media
Peggy Morse - New Abstract works on paper
Sally Tiska Rice - Mixed Media
Joy Ruben - Mixed Media, Movement, Expressive Therapy & interactive art
AND
Marney Schorr - Teaching Artist & Art Therapist presents “Art from the Heart” exhibition featuring new art work, for sale, by ten emerging adolescent artists: Breanna Lytle, Jack Kelly, Aidan Spaniol, Leah Jordan, Bella Sark, Sanye Burns, Keerah Morgan, Kiara Taylor, Taylor Foley and Zeke Castine. On display and for sale will be original paintings, clay sculpture, illustrated poetry books, t-shirts and coffee mugs. The young artists will be available to answer questions and teach their expressive arts techniques in Studio 12. Proceeds from the sale will go to support grant funded projects for emerging young artists and youth interns at NUarts Gallery & Studios.
5-8PM
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August 3   PITTSFIELD SUNS vs. NASHUA SILVER KNIGHTS
Wahconah Park
105 Wahconah Street - Pittsfield, MA
6:30PM
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August 3   TANGO ARGENTINO PRACTICA AND MILONGA
Christ Church Episcopal & Trinity Lutheran Dance Hall
180 Main Street - Sheffield, MA  (413) 429-1712
8-10PM/11PM
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August 3   WHICH WALLS WORK WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
Get a taste of the student experience. Lift your favorite work off the wall, bring it to our cozy corner, and spend some time in its company.
1-4PM
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August 3 - 4   MUSIC AFTER HOURS w/THE BENNY SHARONI QUARTET
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA (413) 551-5100
Join us on the Terrace every weekend in July and August from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for lively evenings of free music played by the region’s most talented musicians.
5-8PM
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August 3  ART CRAWL
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
On the first Friday of each month, babies and their caregivers are invited to play and learn in the Museum. Each program includes an activity designed especially for little ones with an art material exploration and play. Free, with suggested donation.
10-11PM
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August 4 - 5  AGE OF IRON
Hancock Shaker Village
1843 West Housatonic Street - Pittsfield, MA
Hear the bellows blow, smell the coal smoke, and watch hot iron worked by hammer and anvil as New England blacksmiths converge on the Village. Talk with blacksmiths and see traditional and modern methods in use.
INCLUDED IN ADMISSION/FREE TO MEMBERS
10AM-5PM
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August 4  ANNUAL JAPANESE KIMONO & TEXTILE SALE
Mundy's Asia Galleries
420 Stockbridge Road @ Jenifer House Commons - Great Barrington, MA (413) 528-4619
Mundys Asia Galleries Annual 1 day Once a year Japanese Kimono and textile sale.
Kimono proces start at just $5. Amazing selection of antique and Vintage Kimono and textiles. Please do not miss this event...
10AM

August 4 - October 6   GREAT BARRINGTON ARTS MARKET
Downtown Great Barrington Alongside The Great Barrington Farmer's Market
18 Church Street - Great Barrington, MA (413) 429-6830
A curated outdoor market featuring local and regional handmade gifts and products. Announcing the opening of the 6th annual Great Barrington Arts Market (GBAM) alongside the Great Barrington Farmer’s Market and their new expanded season that runs from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend. Every Saturday from 9 -1, GBAM offers visitors the opportunity to buy unique art and craft made by local artisans in a variety of media and price ranges. Great Barrington Arts Market is on 18 Church Street, just outside the Great Barrington Farmer’s Market. The Farmers Market is celebrating 28 years, with 36 local vendors from across Berkshire County, live music, ready to eat food and community events.
GBAM seeks to bring local artists directly to market with potential customers and adds another exciting destination to Great Barrington’s already vibrant Saturday mornings. Our new location makes it even easier and more convenient to enjoy shopping for local gifts.
Market founders Kathyn Burkle and Molly de St André are both artists (of KathrynBee Designs and Moho Designs/Petit Pilou) who loved the idea of helping connect other local craftspeople with a viable market opportunity and wanted to see Great Barrington’s outdoor Saturday market expand. They believe that the Farmer’s Market shopper recognizes how important it is to support the local economy and that a venue for artists to sell their work directly to the community is an obvious sister market for the Farmer’s Market. In a community where so many residents believe in the importance of keeping dollars local, GBAM and GBFM offer locals and tourists another fun and interesting weekend activity and is quickly becoming a summer Saturday tradition.
The Market will be held every Saturday, May 26 through October 6, and will feature 10 local artists each week including Petit Pilou, JK Custom Furniture and Design, Berkshire Four Poster, Ben Evans, The Peach Tree Jewelry, Aubry Woodworks, KathrynBee Designs and many others in media including ceramics, jewelry, textile/clothing design, woodworking, painting, printmaking and fiber arts.
9AM-1PM/EVERY SATURDAY
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August 4   TECHNE: EXTENSION EXORCISES
MASS MoCA - Building 5
1040 MASS MoCA Way - North Adams, MA  (413) 55
Vocalist Karen Adelman and experimental percussionist Corey Fogel will join Liz Glynn in a durational activation of her installation, The Archeology of Another Possible Future, inserting live music, spoken text, and performance.
12-5PM
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August 5   SUNDAY BRUNCH
Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering
200 Howland Avenue, Rte 8 - Adams, MA (413) 743-0193
10AM-1PM
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August 5    SUNDAY MUSICAL BRUNCH w/LIVE MUSIC
Starving Artist Creperie & Cafe
40 Main Street, Suite 2 - Lee, MA  (413) 394-5046
11AM-1PM
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August 5   PITTSFIELD SUNS vs. BRISTOL BLUES
Wahconah Park
105 Wahconah Street - Pittsfield, MA
Last game of the season! Fireworks following the game!
6:30PM
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August 5 - October 21  CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE: WOMEN IMPRESSIONISTS FROM THE THOMAS CLARK COLLECTION
The Hyde Collection
161 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
Drawn solely from the collection of Thomas Clark, whose collection includes works by at least nineteen female artists, the exhibition explores the work of less well-known American female impressionists who worked across the United States and were trained in Europe and America.
10AM-5PM
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August 6 - 10  HANCOCK KIDS ACADEMY
Hancock Shaker Village
1843 West Housatonic Street - Pittsfield, MA
Hands to Work, Hearts to Good
Session 1: July 23-27 (grades 3-5)
Session 2: August 6-10 (grades 6-8)
Time: 9am to 4pm
An exciting week that engages kids in all aspects of a vibrant outdoor museum and farm. Have fun, build self-confidence, and develop values through learning historic crafts, helping with farm and garden chores, exploring the Village, hiking the farm and forest trail, and much more!
FEE $255/$230 members
9AM-4PM
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August 6 - 7  BASIC DRAWING: OBSERVING NATURE WITH GRAPHITE PENCIL
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 West Stockbridge Road - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
Drawing is a great way to observe nature and have fun recording what you see. However, it may cease to be fun if you aren’t sure about how to begin or can't achieve the likeness of your subject that you would like. This two-day drawing workshop will give you the basic concepts and skills to get started. All levels, beginners encouraged. Bring a bag lunch. Materials list on our website. Members: $225, Non-members: $250
10AM-4PM
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August 6   OPEN KNITTING GROUP
Colorful Stitches Fine Yarn "Knitting Loft" (Second Floor)
48 Main Street/Rear Suite - Lenox, MA  (413) 637-8206
Join fellow knitters at Colorful Stitches Fine Yarn for an afternoon of sharing and enjoying your knitting hobby. Bring a friend and join the group around the table. Experienced Colorful Stitches knitters are always on hand for assistance. No charge to participate. 800-413-6111
1PM
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August 7   GHOST TOUR WEDNESDAY
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
Creaking floors, slamming doors, and ghostly footsteps…The Mount’s haunted history includes it all! For over a century, The Mount has been home to writers, actors, wealthy families, hardworking servants, and teenage girls. Take a special guided tour of the most haunted parts of the estate to find out who may still call The Mount home. You never know who–or what–might happen to show up!

Ghost Tours are every Wednesday, June 20th - August 29th. The 2-hour ghost tour starts at the Stable and ends at the Main House. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Please note that this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs and includes about a half-mile walk with some steep areas. Two helpful hints: dress warmly and wear sensible shoes!

Advance reservations for ghost tours are required. To purchase tickets, go online or call 413-551-5100.

Please note: This spooky tour is not recommended for children under 12.
7:30-9:30PM
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August 7   BIRDING AT THE MOUNT
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
Starting at The Mount’s Historic Stable, venture through Edith Wharton’s original estate guided by one of Mass Audubon’s naturalists. Exploring woods, wetlands and meadows you’ll learn the skills for birding by sight and song as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, bald eagles, vireos, and wood warblers. Following the two-hour walk, join us on The Terrace and compare your findings over a cup of coffee.

Whether you are an experienced birder or new to the hobby all are welcome. Binoculars and bird books will be provided by Mass Audubon but please feel free to bring your own. Proper hiking attire and footwear, bug spray, and water bottles are highly recommended.

Please note that this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs and includes steep and uneven terrain.

This program is offered in partnership with Mass Audubon Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries.
7:30-9:30PM
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August 7   CRAFT ON NORTH
Hotel On North
297 North Street - Pittsfield, MA (413) 358-4741
An evening of cocktails, crafts and laughs! Bring your own project or learn a new one with us!
6:30-8:30PM
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August 7    OPEN MIC
The Purple Pub
65 Spring Street - Williamstown, MA  (413) 458-0095
8PM
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August 7  SmART TOTS
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
A SmART-themed studio activity for ages 3 to 5 and their guardians. Each week, participants will explore a different topic themed around The Hyde’s Horse and Rider exhibition. The topics from the SmART Series are curated for younger children to refine sensory development and fine and gross motor skills. $2 per child; adult non-member companions will be charged Museum admission. No RSVP required.
Topic headings for the SmART Series are:
August 7: Viewpoints
August 14: Entertainment
August 21: Connections
August 28: Place
10:30-11AM
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August 7  SmART SERIES
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
Our SmArt in Art Series returns with this guided gallery and studio activity program for children and guardians. Each week, participants will explore a different topic inspired by Horse and Rider, a special exhibition of artwork from the permanent collection. Participants will build their art vocabulary and expand their knowledge by exploring the connections between different artworks throughout the Museum. Geared toward children ages 6 and older. $5 activity fee per child, plus Museum admission for accompanying adult. No RSVP required.
2-4PM
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August 8 - 10  DRAWING DAYLILIES IN THE GARDEN
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 West Stockbridge Road - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
Capture the beauty of daylilies and other flowers that grow at Berkshire Botanical Garden. Sit amongst the daylilies and bring their beauty to life on the page of your sketchbook. Bring along a camera to document what you draw and see. In the classroom explore ways to enhance your field studies, bring more depth to petals and leaves and record their vibrant colors applying a variety of graphite and colored pencil techniques. All levels, beginners encouraged. Bring a bag lunch. Materials list on our website. Members: $315/Non-Members: $350
10AM-4PM
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August 8   OPEN MIC
Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering
200 Howland Avenue - Adams, MA  (413) 743-0193
7:30PM
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August 8  THE GARDEN IN WATERCOLORS SESSION II
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 West Stockbridge Road - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
Enjoy the garden through the pleasure of watercolor painting. Each class will be introduced in the new Center House classroom where the instructor will demonstrate and offer helpful assignments. We will then move outdoors into the garden to translate its vistas and details into paintings. Beginners and experienced painters are welcome. In case of rain the Center House offers a lovely waterproof venue. (4 classes) Members: $155/Non-Members: $175
10AM-1PM
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August 8   WHICH WALLS WORK WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
Get a taste of the student experience. Lift your favorite work off the wall, bring it to our cozy corner, and spend some time in its company.
1-4PM
Web Site

August 8  FREE SENIOR WEDNESDAY
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
Free Admission to the museum for seniors ages 60+
10AM-5PM
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August 9   SINGER AND HISTORIAN HARVEY GRANAT TO PERFORM A FOUR-PERT SERIES
Berkshire South Regional Community Center
15 Crissey Road - Great Barrington, MA (413) 528-2810
Harvey Granat, singer and a historian of The American Songbook, will perform a four-part series at Berkshire South Regional Community Center, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington, MA beginning on Thursday July 19 at 7PM.

Billed as an homage to the Golden Age of Broadway, the four performances will pay tribute to a specific composer or lyricist who contributed to Broadway’s most fertile period. The initial performance will focus on Rodgers and Hammerstein, who gave us the musicals Oklahoma, Carousel, The King and I, The Sound of Music and more.

Each program will feature live performance of their great songs along with Granat’s stories about the songs, the shows and films from which they came.

"I revere the great composers and lyricists who created The Great American Songbook.” says Granat. “I consider many of the lyrics of this time to be part of America's great poetry and I try to perform those lyrics as the writers intended them to be performed. Each song tells a story and it is a performer's responsibility to deliver that story in a meaningful way. Many of the stories I tell in my programs come from actual correspondence of these writers that I have collected over the years."

The cost per performance is $16 for members and $20 for guests. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the Center’s Front Desk or call 413.528.2810, ext. 10.
6:30PM
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August 9   LE CAFE FRANCAIS
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
“Parlez-vous français?” Come enjoy coffee, croissants, and some French conversation on the Terrace Thursday mornings (July 5- August 30) at 9am in honor of Edith Wharton’s love affair with France! Conversation begins at 9 – $15 for non-members, $10 for members. Reservations are required and must be made at least 24 hours in advance. To purchase tickets, go online or call 413-551-5100.
9-10AM
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August 9   LOBSTER ON THE LAWN
Blantyre, The Event Lawn
16 Blantyre Road - Lenox, MA (844) 881-0104
Enjoy an evening on the lawn with a BBQ menu crafted by Executive Chef Jeremy Berlin while enjoying live music. This is the Lobster on The Lawn Event, Thursdays beginning June 28—August 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This offer is open to everyone and is located on The Event Lawn, and it includes a BBQ buffet, house beer & house wine, coffee/tea, soft drinks, entertainment and valet parking. Pricing includes $100 plus tax and resort amenity fee for adults, $50 plus tax and resort amenity fee for children ages 4-12 and free of charge for children under the age of 3. The menu consists of chowder, salads, hot offers and desserts. For more information, visit www.blantyre.com or call 1-844-881-0104.
6-9PM
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August 9   AGATHOLOGY: GOODNESS
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
The Troy-based 22 2nd St Wine Co. pairs wines with works of art from our collection.

Located in the heart of downtown Troy, NY, 22 2nd St. Wine Co. is a little boutique wine shop featuring small production & natural wines with stories to tell.

Part of WCMA’s Summer Break Program Series: Ologies. Dig into some of the quirkiest fields of study in this playful riff on the academic experience. Get brainy with faculty and local experts in the galleries. Take in artist- and maker-led performative interventions on the patio while you sip, snack, and socialize. Rain or shine.
5PM
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August 9  PLEIN AIR PERCEPTION & PASSION (HYDE NIGHT OUT)
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
The Plein Air Festival at The Hyde Collection begins with a presentation by guest juror Ann Larsen. “Having done hundreds of sketches and paintings en plein air, I think the landscape process is more about what you don't say than what you do say.” $5 members/$8 non-members. RSVP by contacting Kayla at 518-792-1761, ext. 310, or adminassist@hydecollection.org
6-8:30PM
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August 10 - 11   MUSIC AFTER HOURS w/THE BENNY SHARONI QUARTET
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA (413) 551-5100
Join us on the Terrace every weekend in July and August from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for lively evenings of free music played by the region’s most talented musicians.
5-8PM
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August 10   KARAOKE
Papa Bob's
71 Chester Road - Becket, MA  (413) 623-8711
8PM
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August 10   TANGO ARGENTINO PRACTICA AND MILONGA
Christ Church Episcopal & Trinity Lutheran Dance Hall
180 Main Street - Sheffield, MA  (413) 429-1712
8-10PM/11PM
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August 10  NAME OF EVENT: MAMMALS IN THE BACKYARD - FAMILY FRIDAY
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 West Stockbridge Road - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
This program is designed for all ages and highlights some of the furry creatures that inhabit the landscape with us. Travelling under cover of darkness, many of these amazing mammals seldom show themselves to humans during the day. The talk will include live animals including a fisher cat, grey fox, skunk, flying squirrels and more. Free for members and children under 12; free for non-members with admission to the Garden
10-11AM
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August 10   WHICH WALLS WORK WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
Get a taste of the student experience. Lift your favorite work off the wall, bring it to our cozy corner, and spend some time in its company.
1-4PM
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August 11 - 12  THE ANNUAL GLOW SHOW - YOU GROW IT AND WE SHOW IT
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 West Stockbridge Road - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
Backyard gardeners are the celebrity growers at The Grow Show, where their summer harvest and floral designs are spotlighted in this upbeat, judged event featuring nearly 80 horticulture classes in divisions including annuals, perennials, biennials, vegetables, fruits and berries, container grown plants and dish gardens, among others. Interested in entering the Grow Show? Download pdfs and access online pre-registration forms from our web site. Free with Garden admission
SAT 1-5PM/SUN 10AM-5PM
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August 11  ALLOY ORCHESTRA: THE SON OF THE SHEIK
MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way  - North Adams, MA
Starring Rudolph Valentino and Vilma Bánky, this last and finest of Valentino’s films (he died suddenly just as it was released in 1926) solidified his reputation as the silver screen’s greatest lover. Alloy Orchestra’s propulsive score amplifies the action and drama to a fevered pitch.
What to Expect
One of the best events of the year! Expect to be talking about this one long after the credits roll. Preferred tickets are general admission seats located in the first rows of the theater; everyone else should come ready to make new friends. The courtyard will be packed. Have dinner here before the show.
8PM
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August 11  MAKER DAY: MASTERING iPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
Hancock Shaker Village
1843 West Housatonic Street - Pittsfield, MA
Learn about iPhone camera modes, focus & focus lock, exposure compensation, photo composition, long exposures, high dynamic range (HDR), editing & post processing, how to use iPhone photo albums, and essential iPhone techniques. We’ll begin with an overview and then head out into the field for practice, practice, practice. Note to students: Bring your phone. Advance registration required.
FEE $65/$59 members
10AM-1PM
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August 11  FOOD FOR THOUGHT: DINNER w/AMY DICKINSON
Hancock Shaker Village
1843 West Housatonic Street - Pittsfield, MA
Amy Dickinson told NPR that her hometown of Freeville, NY, is mostly a town of leavers and stayers - and that she managed to do both. Dickinson is the nationally-syndicated Ask Amy advice columnist and New York Times bestselling author whose memoir - Strangers Tend to Tell Me Things: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Coming Home - chronicles romance, death, parenting, divorce, aging, spiritual awakening, and other pressure points familiar to those who have surfed in the wake of life's twists and turns. A panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, with appearances on Good Morning America and the Today Show, Dickinson is a wry straight shooter whose sage advice has made her one of America’s most beloved advice columnists (stepping onto the national stage to replace Ann Landers' cannot have been easy). Come meet the woman who grew up on a dairy farm, comes from a family of nerds (they would diagram sentences for fun), and has written a courageously honest memoir that empowers, heals, and entertains.
TICKETS $100/$90 members, includes seasonal dinner by farm-to-table chef Brian Alberg, wine, and book.
Sponsored by October Mountain Financial Advisors
6-8:30PM
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August 11   "DANCE WE MUST" CURATOR TOUR
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
Enter the world of Jacob’s Pillow founder Ted Shawn and visionary modern dancer Ruth St. Denis. Over 350 objects from the Jacob’s Pillow Archives, including bejeweled and embroidered costumes pulled from the antique touring trunks, photographs, props, backdrops, and original artworks offer a glimpse into the early careers of this pioneering couple. Walk through the exhibition with curators Kevin Murphy and Caroline Hamilton and learn about the contributions of Ted Shawn and Ruth St. Denis to American modern dance.
1PM
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August 12   JOANNE SPIES AND DOUG TANNER
Bascom Lodge
North Adams Road - Adams, MA (413) 743-1591
This pair teams up on guitar, fiddle mandolin and banjo.
6-7PM
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August 12   SUNDAY BRUNCH
Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering
200 Howland Avenue, Rte 8 - Adams, MA (413) 743-0193
10AM-1PM
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August 12   AIR SUPPLY
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle Street - Great Barrington, MA  (413) 528-0100
Graham Russell & Russell Hitchcock met on May 12, 1975, at rehearsals for "Jesus Christ Superstar" in Sydney, Australia; they became instant friends with their common love for The Beatles and, of course, singing.

In 1980 "Lost in Love" became the fastest selling single in the world, leaping to the top of all of the charts and was named Song of the Year. Seven top-five singles later, Air Supply at that time had equaled The Beatles' run of consecutive top five singles. The albums Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now & Forever, and The Greatest Hits sold in excess of 20 million copies.
7PM
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August 12    SUNDAY MUSICAL BRUNCH w/LIVE MUSIC
Starving Artist Creperie & Cafe
40 Main Street, Suite 2 - Lee, MA  (413) 394-5046
11AM-1PM
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August 12  COMMUNITY DAY
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
Join us for a free fun and art-themed afternoon at the Museum. This year, The Hyde Collection is hosting a juried Plein Air Festival in celebration of Jane Peterson: At Home and Abroad and Changing the Landscape: Women Impressionists from the Thomas Clark Collection.
From noon to 5 pm, the free event includes a friendly family competition, a scavenger hunt adventure, tours, and more — and serves as the culmination of the Museum’s inaugural Plein Air Festival, three days of artists painting al fresco throughout downtown Glens Falls.
Friday, August 10, through Sunday, August 12, sixteen exceptional artists will participate in the festival, with awards presented at 3 pm Sunday. The artwork created will be displayed at Community Day. Artists from the community are also encouraged to create their own plein air work; to participate, register with collaborative partner Plein Air Adirondack.
On August 12, families of any configuration are invited to a battle of creativity in the Family Art Battle. Between noon and 2pm, pick up a kit of supplies from The Hyde’s education team, create a collaborative artwork, and be entered to win a Family Membership to the Museum.

At 1 and 4 pm, Museum educators will offer a Family Tour and Gallery Activity of the recently opened exhibitions Jane Peterson: At Home and Abroad and Changing the Landscape: Women Artists from the Thomas Clark Collection. Throughout the day, docents will offer tours of Hyde House and visitors can put what they learned to the test with a Scavenger Hunt on the Museum’s Guide by Cell audio tour app.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Corner Kitchen Café. Stewart’s Shops will provide ice cream.
12-5PM
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August 14   GHOST TOUR WEDNESDAY
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
Creaking floors, slamming doors, and ghostly footsteps…The Mount’s haunted history includes it all! For over a century, The Mount has been home to writers, actors, wealthy families, hardworking servants, and teenage girls. Take a special guided tour of the most haunted parts of the estate to find out who may still call The Mount home. You never know who–or what–might happen to show up!

Ghost Tours are every Wednesday, June 20th - August 29th. The 2-hour ghost tour starts at the Stable and ends at the Main House. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Please note that this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs and includes about a half-mile walk with some steep areas. Two helpful hints: dress warmly and wear sensible shoes!

Advance reservations for ghost tours are required. To purchase tickets, go online or call 413-551-5100.

Please note: This spooky tour is not recommended for children under 12.
7:30-9:30PM
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August 14   BIRDING AT THE MOUNT
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
Starting at The Mount’s Historic Stable, venture through Edith Wharton’s original estate guided by one of Mass Audubon’s naturalists. Exploring woods, wetlands and meadows you’ll learn the skills for birding by sight and song as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, bald eagles, vireos, and wood warblers. Following the two-hour walk, join us on The Terrace and compare your findings over a cup of coffee.

Whether you are an experienced birder or new to the hobby all are welcome. Binoculars and bird books will be provided by Mass Audubon but please feel free to bring your own. Proper hiking attire and footwear, bug spray, and water bottles are highly recommended.

Please note that this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs and includes steep and uneven terrain.

This program is offered in partnership with Mass Audubon Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries.
7:30-9:30PM
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August 14   CRAFT ON NORTH
Hotel On North
297 North Street - Pittsfield, MA (413) 358-4741
An evening of cocktails, crafts and laughs! Bring your own project or learn a new one with us!
6:30-8:30PM
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August 14  BERKSHIRE BACKYARD BEEKEEPERS
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 West Stockbridge Road - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
Join local beekeepers on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm on the grounds of Berkshire Botanical Garden. Each month’s meeting, will involve season-appropriate discussions and demonstrations using the BBG apiary, weather permitting. We will focus on sustainable beekeeping techniques: raising and sourcing bees locally, managing pests and diseases ecologically, and creating beneficial habitats for honeybees and native pollinators alike. Free
6-7PM
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August 14    OPEN MIC
The Purple Pub
65 Spring Street - Williamstown, MA  (413) 458-0095
8PM
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August 14  SmART TOTS
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
A SmART-themed studio activity for ages 3 to 5 and their guardians. Each week, participants will explore a different topic themed around The Hyde’s Horse and Rider exhibition. The topics from the SmART Series are curated for younger children to refine sensory development and fine and gross motor skills. $2 per child; adult non-member companions will be charged Museum admission. No RSVP required.
Topic headings for the SmART Series are:
August 7: Viewpoints
August 14: Entertainment
August 21: Connections
August 28: Place
10:30-11AM
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August 14  SmART SERIES
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
Our SmArt in Art Series returns with this guided gallery and studio activity program for children and guardians. Each week, participants will explore a different topic inspired by Horse and Rider, a special exhibition of artwork from the permanent collection. Participants will build their art vocabulary and expand their knowledge by exploring the connections between different artworks throughout the Museum. Geared toward children ages 6 and older. $5 activity fee per child, plus Museum admission for accompanying adult. No RSVP required.
2-4PM
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August 15   THE BERKSHIRE HIGHLANDERS
Bascom Lodge
North Adams Road - Adams, MA (413) 743-1591
Bagpipes, Bagpipes, Bagpipes!
6-7PM
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August 15   OPEN MIC
Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering
200 Howland Avenue - Adams, MA  (413) 743-0193
7:30PM
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August 15   BERKSHIRE OPERA FESTIVAL PRESENTS "MEET JOE GREEN" FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GIUSEPPE VERDI
St. James Place
352 Main Street - Great Barrington, MA (413) 213-6622
Berkshire Opera Festival presents a musical treat featuring the music of Giuseppe Verdi sung by the internationally renowned cast of Rigoletto. Artistic Director Brian Garman will guide us on a journey to explore the down-to-earth genius who composed nearly 30 operas.

This FREE CONCERT gives our audience the opportunity to hear out 2018 singers for the first time in the season and whet their appetites for our Rigoletto performances. Bring your friends and family, enjoy the music, and get to know "Joe Green."
This concert is made possible through the generosity of Judith Goldsmith.

Advance Tickets Required. www.berkshireoperafestival.org/freeconcert
7:30PM
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August 15 THE GARDEN IN WATERCOLORS SESSION II
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 West Stockbridge Road - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
Enjoy the garden through the pleasure of watercolor painting. Each class will be introduced in the new Center House classroom where the instructor will demonstrate and offer helpful assignments. We will then move outdoors into the garden to translate its vistas and details into paintings. Beginners and experienced painters are welcome. In case of rain the Center House offers a lovely waterproof venue. (4 classes) Members: $155/Non-Members: $175
10AM-1PM
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August 15   WHICH WALLS WORK WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
Get a taste of the student experience. Lift your favorite work off the wall, bring it to our cozy corner, and spend some time in its company.
1-4PM
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August 15  FREE SENIOR WEDNESDAY
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
Free Admission to the museum for seniors ages 60+
10AM-5PM
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August 16      LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Castle Street Cafe
10 Castle Street - Great Barrington, MA  (413) 528-5244
8PM
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August 16   LE CAFE FRANCAIS
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
“Parlez-vous français?” Come enjoy coffee, croissants, and some French conversation on the Terrace Thursday mornings (July 5- August 30) at 9am in honor of Edith Wharton’s love affair with France! Conversation begins at 9 – $15 for non-members, $10 for members. Reservations are required and must be made at least 24 hours in advance. To purchase tickets, go online or call 413-551-5100.
9-10AM
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August 16   LOBSTER ON THE LAWN
Blantyre, The Event Lawn
16 Blantyre Road - Lenox, MA (844) 881-0104
Enjoy an evening on the lawn with a BBQ menu crafted by Executive Chef Jeremy Berlin while enjoying live music. This is the Lobster on The Lawn Event, Thursdays beginning June 28—August 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This offer is open to everyone and is located on The Event Lawn, and it includes a BBQ buffet, house beer & house wine, coffee/tea, soft drinks, entertainment and valet parking. Pricing includes $100 plus tax and resort amenity fee for adults, $50 plus tax and resort amenity fee for children ages 4-12 and free of charge for children under the age of 3. The menu consists of chowder, salads, hot offers and desserts. For more information, visit www.blantyre.com or call 1-844-881-0104.
6-9PM
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August 16   NARRATOLOGY: STORIES
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
Ezra Feldman, Professor of English, digs into the possibilities for narrativizing museum visits and encounters with art. Part of WCMA’s Summer Break Program Series: Ologies. Dig into some of the quirkiest fields of study in this playful riff on the academic experience. Get brainy with faculty and local experts in the galleries. Take in artist- and maker-led performative interventions on the patio while you sip, snack, and socialize. Rain or shine.
5PM
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August 16   COSMOLOGY: UNIVERSE
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
A multimedia sound and projection experience by artists and musicians Francesca Olsen and Joe Aidonidis. Part of WCMA’s Summer Break Program Series: Ologies. Dig into some of the quirkiest fields of study in this playful riff on the academic experience. Get brainy with faculty and local experts in the galleries. Take in artist- and maker-led performative interventions on the patio while you sip, snack, and socialize. Rain or shine
6-8PM
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August 16  BEYOND THE PRACTICE (HYDE NIGHT OUT)
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
Join us for a special Art and Yoga session with instructor Kate Patterson and Museum Educator Jenny Hutchinson. Bring your mat and find your Zen among Impressionist artworks after a guided gallery discussion of Jane Peterson: At Home and Abroad. $15 members/$18 non-members. RSVP by contacting Kayla at 518-792-1761, ext. 310, or adminassist@hydecollection.org
6-8:30PM
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August 17 - 18   MUSIC AFTER HOURS
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA (413) 551-5100
Join us on the Terrace every weekend in July and August from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for lively evenings of free music played by the region’s most talented musicians.
5-8PM
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August 17   KARAOKE
Papa Bob's
71 Chester Road - Becket, MA  (413) 623-8711
8PM
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August 17   TOUCHSTONES AT THE MOUNT: KATE BOLICK IN CONVERSATION w/POROCHISTA KHAKPOUR
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
Porochista Khakpour author of Brain on Fire and Darkness Visible will discuss her career, work and forthcoming memoir Sick with cultural critic Kate Bolick. This event is proudly sponsored by Canyon Ranch Lenox. $20 General, $15 Mount Members, 11:00 a.m.
11AM-12PM
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August 17   TANGO ARGENTINO PRACTICA AND MILONGA
Christ Church Episcopal & Trinity Lutheran Dance Hall
180 Main Street - Sheffield, MA  (413) 429-1712
8-10PM/11PM
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August 17  ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD - FAMILY FRIDAYS
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 West Stockbridge Road - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
Come take a trip around the world with us and find out where our live animals come from. This program explores the diverse habitats of our planet and the animals that live within them. See why some animals are well suited for certain areas and why some are not. Free for members and children under 12; free for non-members with admission to the Garden
10-11AM
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August 17   WHICH WALLS WORK WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
Get a taste of the student experience. Lift your favorite work off the wall, bring it to our cozy corner, and spend some time in its company.
1-4PM
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August 18 - 19   27TH ANNUAL STOCKBRIDGE SUMMER ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Main Street - Stockbridge, MA  (413) 298-5200
The Stockbridge Summer Arts & Crafts show enters it’s twenty sixth year in the area Rockwell called “the Best of New England, the best of America.” This show is located in historic downtown Stockbridge,MA on the beautiful grounds of the town offices and Bidwell park and within walking distance to specialty shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and the historic Red Lion Inn. Stockbridge, blessed with internationally renowned summer festivals of music, theater and dance, major art museums and historic homes brings hundreds of thousands of art and craft lovers to our town. This ideal, highly visible location is on the route to the Norman Rockwell Museum, Tanglewood and many cultural attractions. Stockbridge is within 2 ˝ hours from Boston or New York City by car and less than an hour from Hartford, Vermont, Albany and southern Connecticut.
ALL DAY
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August 18   HOUSATONIC RIVER CLEANUP
Southwest Branch Housatonic River
703 West Housatonic Street - Pittsfield, MA (413) 298-7024
Housatonic River Cleanup
Saturday August 18. Meet behind 703 Wahconah Street Pittsfield. Thank You Blue Q for hosting for hosting this event.
Crews will be dispersed up and down the West Branch and Southwest branches of the Housatonic River in Pittsfield
as we continue to clean these tributaries of accumulated trash. Gloves and trash bags, lunch and snacks and Blue Q goodie Bags are provided. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and wear old clothes (preferably long pants) We have some hip waders and chest waders available to borrow, or wear a pair of old sneakers. Some sections may need boat crews.
9AM-4PM

August 18  SHAKERFEST
Hancock Shaker Village
1843 West Housatonic Street - Pittsfield, MA
A new kind of festival curated by Anna & Elizabeth

It’s not Coachella.

Imagine a day of music, ballads, storytelling, harmony workshops, and dance. A place where musicians blend with the audience. Where there’s no backstage. Where the green room is a vast field for picnicking. Anna and Elizabeth are Appalachian singer/songwriters who nestle in the space between ancient ballads and new sounds, and “are not only extraordinary musicians; they are also visual artists, historians, and storytellers” (No Depression) who have created a day of music with friends, including composer/cellist Paul Wiancko, experimental pedal steel luminary Susan Acorn, and dancer Sandy Silva, whose body percussion techniques and contemporary movement stands out at the vanguard of contemporary artistry in traditional music and dance. Come for a heritage-inspired festival and stay for the close harmonies.

From food to free tours of ancient medicinal herb gardens, this festival offers numerous experiences to enjoy with the music. Afternoon harmony & dance workshops. An evening performance in the barn that combines traditional song and dance with new compositions, movement, and projections inspired by the Shakers who built the barn. Followed by a rollicking barn dance.
TICKETS
WORKSHOPS only $25/Members $22.50
CONCERT and BARN DANCE $25 Advance/$30 Day of
BARN DANCE only $15 Advance/$20 Day of
ALL ACCESS $65 Advance/$70 Day of
10AM-5PM
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August 19   SUNDAY BRUNCH
Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering
200 Howland Avenue, Rte 8 - Adams, MA (413) 743-0193
10AM-1PM
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August 19    SUNDAY MUSICAL BRUNCH w/LIVE MUSIC
Starving Artist Creperie & Cafe
40 Main Street, Suite 2 - Lee, MA  (413) 394-5046
11AM-1PM
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August 20  NEW ENGLAND HERITAGE GARDENS - OFFSITE FILED STUDY AT THE BIDWELL HOUSE
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 West Stockbridge Road - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
The Bidwell House Museum’s extensive ornamental gardens are designed to showcase historical, native, and pollinator-friendly plants, as well as herbs used by 18th century settlers. The main garden bed highlights the shrubs and perennials common to New England gardens of the era.The Heritage Garden gives visitors a look at the likely design and crops the Bidwells would have grown to feed their family and many community members. Transportation to and from BBG included in price and time. Members: $35/Non-Members: $45
9:30AM-12:30PM
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August 21   GHOST TOUR WEDNESDAY
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
Creaking floors, slamming doors, and ghostly footsteps…The Mount’s haunted history includes it all! For over a century, The Mount has been home to writers, actors, wealthy families, hardworking servants, and teenage girls. Take a special guided tour of the most haunted parts of the estate to find out who may still call The Mount home. You never know who–or what–might happen to show up!

Ghost Tours are every Wednesday, June 20th - August 29th. The 2-hour ghost tour starts at the Stable and ends at the Main House. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Please note that this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs and includes about a half-mile walk with some steep areas. Two helpful hints: dress warmly and wear sensible shoes!

Advance reservations for ghost tours are required. To purchase tickets, go online or call 413-551-5100.

Please note: This spooky tour is not recommended for children under 12.
7:30-9:30PM
Web Site

August 21   BIRDING AT THE MOUNT
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
Starting at The Mount’s Historic Stable, venture through Edith Wharton’s original estate guided by one of Mass Audubon’s naturalists. Exploring woods, wetlands and meadows you’ll learn the skills for birding by sight and song as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, bald eagles, vireos, and wood warblers. Following the two-hour walk, join us on The Terrace and compare your findings over a cup of coffee.

Whether you are an experienced birder or new to the hobby all are welcome. Binoculars and bird books will be provided by Mass Audubon but please feel free to bring your own. Proper hiking attire and footwear, bug spray, and water bottles are highly recommended.

Please note that this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs and includes steep and uneven terrain.

This program is offered in partnership with Mass Audubon Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries.
7:30-9:30PM
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August 21   CRAFT ON NORTH
Hotel On North
297 North Street - Pittsfield, MA (413) 358-4741
An evening of cocktails, crafts and laughs! Bring your own project or learn a new one with us!
6:30-8:30PM
Web Site

August 21    OPEN MIC
The Purple Pub
65 Spring Street - Williamstown, MA  (413) 458-0095
8PM
Web Site

August 21  SmART TOTS
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
A SmART-themed studio activity for ages 3 to 5 and their guardians. Each week, participants will explore a different topic themed around The Hyde’s Horse and Rider exhibition. The topics from the SmART Series are curated for younger children to refine sensory development and fine and gross motor skills. $2 per child; adult non-member companions will be charged Museum admission. No RSVP required.
Topic headings for the SmART Series are:
August 7: Viewpoints
August 14: Entertainment
August 21: Connections
August 28: Place
10:30-11AM
Web Site

August 21  SmART SERIES
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
Our SmArt in Art Series returns with this guided gallery and studio activity program for children and guardians. Each week, participants will explore a different topic inspired by Horse and Rider, a special exhibition of artwork from the permanent collection. Participants will build their art vocabulary and expand their knowledge by exploring the connections between different artworks throughout the Museum. Geared toward children ages 6 and older. $5 activity fee per child, plus Museum admission for accompanying adult. No RSVP required.
2-4PM
Web Site

August 22  OPEN MIC
Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering
200 Howland Avenue - Adams, MA  (413) 743-0193
7:30PM
Web Site

August 22  THE GARDEN IN WATERCOLORS SESSION II
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 West Stockbridge Road - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
Enjoy the garden through the pleasure of watercolor painting. Each class will be introduced in the new Center House classroom where the instructor will demonstrate and offer helpful assignments. We will then move outdoors into the garden to translate its vistas and details into paintings. Beginners and experienced painters are welcome. In case of rain the Center House offers a lovely waterproof venue. (4 classes) Members: $155/Non-Members: $175
10AM-1PM
Web Site

August 22   WHICH WALLS WORK WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
Get a taste of the student experience. Lift your favorite work off the wall, bring it to our cozy corner, and spend some time in its company.
1-4PM
Web Site

August 22  FREE SENIOR WEDNESDAY
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
Free Admission to the museum for seniors ages 60+
10AM-5PM
Web Site

August 23   LE CAFE FRANCAIS
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
“Parlez-vous français?” Come enjoy coffee, croissants, and some French conversation on the Terrace Thursday mornings (July 5- August 30) at 9am in honor of Edith Wharton’s love affair with France! Conversation begins at 9 – $15 for non-members, $10 for members. Reservations are required and must be made at least 24 hours in advance. To purchase tickets, go online or call 413-551-5100.
9-10AM
Web Site

August 23   LOBSTER ON THE LAWN
Blantyre, The Event Lawn
16 Blantyre Road - Lenox, MA (844) 881-0104
Enjoy an evening on the lawn with a BBQ menu crafted by Executive Chef Jeremy Berlin while enjoying live music. This is the Lobster on The Lawn Event, Thursdays beginning June 28—August 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This offer is open to everyone and is located on The Event Lawn, and it includes a BBQ buffet, house beer & house wine, coffee/tea, soft drinks, entertainment and valet parking. Pricing includes $100 plus tax and resort amenity fee for adults, $50 plus tax and resort amenity fee for children ages 4-12 and free of charge for children under the age of 3. The menu consists of chowder, salads, hot offers and desserts. For more information, visit www.blantyre.com or call 1-844-881-0104.
6-9PM
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August 23   KALOLOGY: BEAUTY
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
Professor of Philosophy Alan White unpacks the meaning and many definitions of beauty. Part of WCMA’s Summer Break Program Series: Ologies. Dig into some of the quirkiest fields of study in this playful riff on the academic experience. Get brainy with faculty and local experts in the galleries. Take in artist- and maker-led performative interventions on the patio while you sip, snack, and socialize. Rain or shine.
5PM
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August 23   TYPTOLOGY: SPIRIT COMMUNICATION
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
Artist Ben Ripley illuminates the patio with an installation exploring the intersections of memory, mourning, and social media. Part of WCMA’s Summer Break Program Series: Ologies. Dig into some of the quirkiest fields of study in this playful riff on the academic experience. Get brainy with faculty and local experts in the galleries. Take in artist- and maker-led performative interventions on the patio while you sip, snack, and socialize. Rain or shine.
6-8PM
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August 24 - 25   MUSIC AFTER HOURS
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA (413) 551-5100
Join us on the Terrace every weekend in July and August from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for lively evenings of free music played by the region’s most talented musicians.
5-8PM
Web Site

August 24   KARAOKE
Papa Bob's
71 Chester Road - Becket, MA  (413) 623-8711
8PM
Web Site

August 24   TANGO ARGENTINO PRACTICA AND MILONGA
Christ Church Episcopal & Trinity Lutheran Dance Hall
180 Main Street - Sheffield, MA  (413) 429-1712
8-10PM/11PM
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August 24  BIRDS OF PREY - FAMILY FRIDAYS
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 West Stockbridge Road - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
Join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. This program is designed for all ages. Tom will share the natural history of these magnificent birds, demonstrate some of their unique behaviors and inspire children of all ages to appreciate, respect and conserve these important members of our wild kingdom. Free for members and children under 12; free for non-members with admission to the Garden
10-11AM
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August 24   WHICH WALLS WORK WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
Williams College Museum Of Art
15 Lawrence Hall Drive - Suite 2 - Williamstown, MA
Get a taste of the student experience. Lift your favorite work off the wall, bring it to our cozy corner, and spend some time in its company.
1-4PM
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August 25   BERKSHIRE OPERA FESTIVAL PRESENTS VERDI'S "RIGOLETTO"
The Colonial Theatre
111 South Street - Pittsfield, MA (413) 997-4444
Berkshire Opera Festival (BOF) is proud to present Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece, Rigoletto for its third season, with performances August 25, 28, and 31 at the historic Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. The production is conducted by Artistic Director Brian Garman and directed by General Director Jonathon Loy. As with the first and second seasons, there will also be accompanying recitals and outreach events around the local Berkshire community. Rigoletto will be sung in Italian with projected English translations. Tickets are priced from $20 to $99.
1PM
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August 25   GREAT BARRINGTON FAMILY PADDLE
Great Barrington, MA
Bridge Street - Great Barrington, MA (413) 298-7024
Great Barrington Family Paddle 6.6 Level: Beginner (10+yrs) Get your family out for a day of river exploration! We'll paddle from Bridge Street, Great Barrington to the Covered Bridge in Sheffield stopping for lunch on a sandbar where the Green River joint the Housatonic River. This meandering stretch of the Housatonic River is mostly calm with occasional quickwater and downed trees to negotiate. Suitable for families with children 10+Years. Preregistration is required: TO register call HVA at 413 298 7024 or email: paddle@hvatoday.org
9AM-3PM

August 25   TOT SHABBAT
Temple Israel Of Albany
600 New Scotland Avenue - Albany, NY (518) 438-7858
A fun service filled with songs, stories and more! Perfect for children 5 & under! On every last Saturday of the month in the Kahn Meeting Room at Temple Israel of Albany!
10:45AM
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August 25  SHABBAT TOGETHER
Temple Israel Of Albany
600 New Scotland Avenue - Albany, NY (518) 438-7858
For elementary and middle school families. A little prayer, a little study, and a little fun. Every last Saturday of the month in classroom 10 at Temple Israel of Albany.
10:30-11:45AM
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August 25  OPEN STUDIO WITH ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE TAKEYCE WALTER
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
Inspired by Jane Peterson: At Home and Abroad, review and discuss Jane Peterson’s artwork with Artist-in-Residence Takeyce Walter, then venture to the outdoors to create your own plein air works. Supplies included. $10 members/$12 non-members. RSVP by contacting Kayla at 518-792-1761, ext. 310, or adminassist@hydecollection.org
10:30AM-1PM
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August 26   SUNDAY BRUNCH
Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering
200 Howland Avenue, Rte 8 - Adams, MA (413) 743-0193
10AM-1PM
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August 26    SUNDAY MUSICAL BRUNCH w/LIVE MUSIC
Starving Artist Creperie & Cafe
40 Main Street, Suite 2 - Lee, MA  (413) 394-5046
11AM-1PM
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August 28   GHOST TOUR WEDNESDAY
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
Creaking floors, slamming doors, and ghostly footsteps…The Mount’s haunted history includes it all! For over a century, The Mount has been home to writers, actors, wealthy families, hardworking servants, and teenage girls. Take a special guided tour of the most haunted parts of the estate to find out who may still call The Mount home. You never know who–or what–might happen to show up!

Ghost Tours are every Wednesday, June 20th - August 29th. The 2-hour ghost tour starts at the Stable and ends at the Main House. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Please note that this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs and includes about a half-mile walk with some steep areas. Two helpful hints: dress warmly and wear sensible shoes!

Advance reservations for ghost tours are required. To purchase tickets, go online or call 413-551-5100.

Please note: This spooky tour is not recommended for children under 12.
7:30-9:30PM
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August 28   BIRDING AT THE MOUNT
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
Starting at The Mount’s Historic Stable, venture through Edith Wharton’s original estate guided by one of Mass Audubon’s naturalists. Exploring woods, wetlands and meadows you’ll learn the skills for birding by sight and song as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, bald eagles, vireos, and wood warblers. Following the two-hour walk, join us on The Terrace and compare your findings over a cup of coffee.

Whether you are an experienced birder or new to the hobby all are welcome. Binoculars and bird books will be provided by Mass Audubon but please feel free to bring your own. Proper hiking attire and footwear, bug spray, and water bottles are highly recommended.

Please note that this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs and includes steep and uneven terrain.

This program is offered in partnership with Mass Audubon Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries.
7:30-9:30PM
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August 28   BERKSHIRE OPERA FESTIVAL PRESENTS VERDI'S "RIGOLETTO"
The Colonial Theatre
111 South Street - Pittsfield, MA (413) 997-4444
When his daughter is seduced and abducted, a devoted father is driven to murder in this devastating story of love, betrayal, and vengeance. Verdi’s brilliant setting of this riveting tale features some of opera’s most immediately recognizable music. Berkshire Opera Festival is proud to present this masterpiece with an outstanding cast of international renown.

Approximate running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes with one intermission. Sung in Italian with projected English translations.
7:30PM
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August 28   CRAFT ON NORTH
Hotel On North
297 North Street - Pittsfield, MA (413) 358-4741
An evening of cocktails, crafts and laughs! Bring your own project or learn a new one with us!
6:30-8:30PM
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August 28    OPEN MIC
The Purple Pub
65 Spring Street - Williamstown, MA  (413) 458-0095
8PM
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August 28  SmART SERIES
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
Our SmArt in Art Series returns with this guided gallery and studio activity program for children and guardians. Each week, participants will explore a different topic inspired by Horse and Rider, a special exhibition of artwork from the permanent collection. Participants will build their art vocabulary and expand their knowledge by exploring the connections between different artworks throughout the Museum. Geared toward children ages 6 and older. $5 activity fee per child, plus Museum admission for accompanying adult. No RSVP required.
2-4PM
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August 29   DEBRA BALKEN: PRESENTATION ON PHILLIP GUSTON
Bascom Lodge
North Adams Road - Adams, MA (413) 743-1591
6-7PM
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August 29   OPEN MIC
Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering
200 Howland Avenue - Adams, MA  (413) 743-0193
7:30PM
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August 29  THE GARDEN IN WATERCOLORS SESSION II
Berkshire Botanical Garden
5 West Stockbridge Road - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
Enjoy the garden through the pleasure of watercolor painting. Each class will be introduced in the new Center House classroom where the instructor will demonstrate and offer helpful assignments. We will then move outdoors into the garden to translate its vistas and details into paintings. Beginners and experienced painters are welcome. In case of rain the Center House offers a lovely waterproof venue. (4 classes) Members: $155/Non-Members: $175
10AM-1PM
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August 29  SmART TOTS
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
A SmART-themed studio activity for ages 3 to 5 and their guardians. Each week, participants will explore a different topic themed around The Hyde’s Horse and Rider exhibition. The topics from the SmART Series are curated for younger children to refine sensory development and fine and gross motor skills. $2 per child; adult non-member companions will be charged Museum admission. No RSVP required.
Topic headings for the SmART Series are:
August 7: Viewpoints
August 14: Entertainment
August 21: Connections
August 28: Place
10:30-11AM
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August 29  OPEN HOUSE FOR EDUCATORS
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
Area educators can tour the Museum and meet our education team to tour the permanent collection and learn about the upcoming special exhibition schedule and educational programming. Brainstorm how The Hyde can complement curriculum in the classroom with peers and enjoy planning time away from the classroom before the school year begins. Open to all grade levels and subjects. Free. RSVP by contacting Museum Educator Jenny Hutchinson at jhutchinson@hydecollection.org or 518-792-1761, ext. 327.
10AM-NOON; 1-3PM
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August 29  FREE SENIOR WEDNESDAY
The Hyde Collection
151 Warren Street - Glens Falls, NY  (518) 792-1761.
Free Admission to the museum for seniors ages 60+
10AM-5PM
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August 30   LE CAFE FRANCAIS
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA  (413) 551-5100
“Parlez-vous français?” Come enjoy coffee, croissants, and some French conversation on the Terrace Thursday mornings (July 5- August 30) at 9am in honor of Edith Wharton’s love affair with France! Conversation begins at 9 – $15 for non-members, $10 for members. Reservations are required and must be made at least 24 hours in advance. To purchase tickets, go online or call 413-551-5100.
9-10AM
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August 30   LOBSTER ON THE LAWN
Blantyre, The Event Lawn
16 Blantyre Road - Lenox, MA (844) 881-0104
Enjoy an evening on the lawn with a BBQ menu crafted by Executive Chef Jeremy Berlin while enjoying live music. This is the Lobster on The Lawn Event, Thursdays beginning June 28—August 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This offer is open to everyone and is located on The Event Lawn, and it includes a BBQ buffet, house beer & house wine, coffee/tea, soft drinks, entertainment and valet parking. Pricing includes $100 plus tax and resort amenity fee for adults, $50 plus tax and resort amenity fee for children ages 4-12 and free of charge for children under the age of 3. The menu consists of chowder, salads, hot offers and desserts. For more information, visit www.blantyre.com or call 1-844-881-0104.
6-9PM
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August 31   KARAOKE
Papa Bob's
71 Chester Road - Becket, MA  (413) 623-8711
8PM
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August 31   MUSIC AFTER HOURS
The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
2 Plunkett Street - Lenox, MA (413) 551-5100
Join us on the Terrace every weekend in July and August from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for lively evenings of free music played by the region’s most talented musicians.
5-8PM
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August 31   BERKSHIRE OPERA FESTIVAL PRESENTS VERDI'S "RIGOLETTO"
The Colonial Theatre
111 South Street - Pittsfield, MA (413) 997-4444
When his daughter is seduced and abducted, a devoted father is driven to murder in this devastating story of love, betrayal, and vengeance. Verdi’s brilliant setting of this riveting tale features some of opera’s most immediately recognizable music. Berkshire Opera Festival is proud to present this masterpiece with an outstanding cast of international renown.

Approximate running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes with one intermission. Sung in Italian with projected English translations.
7:30PM
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August 31   TANGO ARGENTINO PRACTICA AND MILONGA
Christ Church Episcopal & Trinity Lutheran Dance Hall
180 Main Street - Sheffield, MA  (413) 429-1712
8-10PM/11PM
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