Coming Events
LABOR DAY WEEKEND SALE & ARTIST DEMONSTRATION
Today at 12noon-4pm
Douglas Flackman Fine Art Gallery 343 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA
Phone: 413-528-5278
Noted Berkshire artist, Douglas Flackman will be doing a demonstration of his work on Saturday, Septmeber 4th from 12noon -4pm. Alford resident,Julianne D. Bresciani, garden photograher, will also be present at this time. Please come join us for some last summer moments!
There will also be some selected work on sale as well as a clearance from the estate of Sylvan Furman.
Woodland Style
Today at 10 am - 5pm
Berkshire Museum 39 South Street, Pittsfield, MA
Phone: (413) 443-7171 Price: # # Free with Museum admission
As the seasons change, Berkshire Museum brings the outside in with art not only inspired by nature but using materials found in our natural environment. Berkshire-based artists Linda Horn, Ellen Grenadier, Joan Meakin, Carole Clark, and Anna Brahams will transform the Museum’s lobby into a forest of fanciful design. The exhibition will expand into the second floor, with more work by other artists, as an entry point to the Festival of Trees.
Dewey Hall Folk Concert Series - Bobby Sweet
Saturday at 8:00 PM
Dewey Memorial Hall 91 Main St (next to Post Office), Sheffield, MA
Phone: 413-822-1602 Price: $10 suggested donation
Dewey Hall Folk Concert Series, Bobby Sweet
September 11 – 8:00PM. 91 Main Street, Sheffield. www.deweyhall.com.
Western Massachusetts native Bobbie Sweet is a well-known name in the music world. A sixth generation musician, he played in his father’s band at the age of 7 and has released five albums, the latest being Days Roll By. The multi-talented Sweet has shared the bill with top country and folk artists, written songs for hit TV shows, and been featured as an instrumentalist on a number of recording star albums. He’s been hailed by Dave Madeloni of the Berkshire Eagle as “perhaps the Berkshires’ finest singer-songwriter working today.”
Stylistically, Bobby's music resides somewhere between John Prine, Jackson Browne, Guy Clark, and a countrified Bruce Springsteen. As a fan named S. Tucker succinctly puts it: “The way that Bobby Sweet plays and the way he pus together words and images, I feel that he is sharing more than just a song… he is sharing a past, a feeling, a want and a love of life. Bobby sings in a way that makes you feel that you know him. He stirs memories and puts salve on hurts…” www.DeweyHall.com, www.bobbysweet.com
Dewey Hall is a lovely architectural space with a stone exterior, wood interior and excellent acoustics. Tables are set with checkered table cloths and candles. Light refreshments are available. A lovely romantic setting. Concert series - first Saturday of each month.
Presentation: The Lichens and Mosses of the Berkshires
Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Bascom Lodge Adams, MA
Phone: (413) 743-1591 Price: Free
Join Dr. Scott LaGreca, Berkshire Museum’s Natural Science Coordinator, at Bascom Lodge, atop Mount Greylock. He’ll explain how surveys of local lichens and mosses help monitor critical environmental issues such as air pollution, invasive species, and global warming. Weather permitting.
Presentation is free and open to the public, followed by an optional pre-fixed dinner. For dinner reservations call (413) 743-1591. For directions visit www.bascomlodge.net.
Outspoken! the monthly performance series and open mic
Thursday at 8:00 pm (doors at 7:45)
Micro Theater - 311 North St. (upstairs at ArtOnNo) Entrance is around the corner on Union St., next to Mary's Carrot Cake, Pittsfield, MA
Price: suggested donation $10
Outspoken is a monthly performance series and open mic held the 3rd Thursday of every month at Micro Theater (311 North St.) in Pittsfield, MA. Each evening showcases a featured performer(s) and several (5 minute) open mic slots. This month's featured artist is Hamell on Trial. HoT is a 1-man punk band, whose live shows are filled with irreverent (often profane and profound) humor, and hard-driving musicianship and storytelling rooted in a take no prisoners social consciousness. Outspoken welcomes poets, musicians, story-tellers, spoken word artists, etc. Interested open mic performers or those needing more info. can e-mail mcfaddensrus@yahoo.com
SACRED ACTIVISM: GIVING BIRTH TO A NEW HUMANITY
Thursday at 5:45 - 8:45 pm
Chapel of the Church on the Hill 55 Main St., Lenox, MA
Phone: 413 232 0238 Price: 5-10 suggested donation, free for members
Women's Interfaith Institute in the Berkshires' board member Susan Jamesonwill host the first potluck program of the year that explores the meaning ofsacred activism and some of the profound conscious birthing energies thatare transforming humanity.
Through sacred activism - "the marriage of spiritual practice that deeplygrounds us in the reality of oneness with effective outer action on behalfof peace and justice" - we can
participate in and help bring about thisbirth. We each can take personal responsibility for the conscious development of the human species from adolescence into adulthood. We will explore the connection between spiritual practices and activism and look forward to a lively discussion.
Guests sharing stories will include Rev. Natalie Shiras, Julia Balter and Eve Schatz.
Inside Pahat
Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Berkshire Museum 39 South Street, Pittsfield, MA
Phone: (413) 443-7171 Price: Free with Museum admission
Take a guided 3-D virtual fly-through of our mummy Pahat. Explore how cutting-edge technology is being used to decipher mysteries in mummification.
In partnership with Berkshire Medical Center.
An Afternoon with Rockwell's Models
Saturday at 12:00-4:00 pm.
Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Route 183, Stockbridge, MA
Phone: 413-298-4100 Price: Free with Museum Admission
Runaway models Dick Clemens, Eddie Locke and fellow Rockwell models share stories about their experiences posing for America's favorite illustrator. Special gallery talks and print signings offer first-hand perspectives on Rockwell's creative process.
4th Annual Hilltown Hoot
Sunday at Noon - 7PM
Washington Town Park Rt. 8, Washington, MA
Price: Advance tickets: $20 immediate family, $10 individual, $5 students
Live music, crafts, food & fun raising money for Becket Washington and schools in the Central Berkshire District. Bands performing are Xavier, Dooley Austin, Terry A La Berry & Friends, Krishna Guthrie, Poor Becket Rebels, Hilltown Zydeco String Band & the BWS Band led by Mrs. Campbell.
Timber Framing: A Traditional Approach
Wednesday
Hancock Shaker Village Pittsfield, MA
Phone: (413) 443-0188
(5-day workshop)
Participants learn the craft of timber frame construction using 18th and 19th century tools and techniques, completing the parts and assembling the frame of a small building. Instructional demonstrations and discussions supplement the hands-on learning activities. Tools and materials provided, students may also bring their own. Participants must register directly with instructors Jack Sobon & Dave Carlon.
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