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Sandisfield, 10 am - Noon
Sandisfield historian Ron Bernard opens our season with “Churches of Sandisfield,” a talk and slide show. For 250 years churches shaped community life in Sandisfield. Come meet the pastors and notable personalities whose fascinating biographies are in Ron’s new Sandisfield history book, "The Little Brown Church of New Boston, Mass. and the Lives of Its Pastors : 150 Years of Heritage and Revival". In many ways, the history of our churches is the history of our town.
Signed copies of the book will be available.
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STORY TIME AT THE CLARKSBURG TOWN LIBRARY
Clarksburg, 10:00am
Join us this Saturday at 10am for Story Time at the Clarksburg Town Library! This week Miss Emilee will read stories about planting a garden, plus singing, dancing, and more.
711 W Cross Rd
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SPRING SCAVENGER HUNT
Williamstown, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Meet us at the Williamstown Community Chest to begin the fun and get the first clue! Clues will lead from one location to the next on Spring Street. Prizes for those who reach the end! The scavenger hunt begins at 84 Spring Street. Questions? Call us at 413-663-7588 or email gglasier@nbccoalition.org
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THE HISTORY OF NORTH ADAMS (WITH A FEW GAPS)
North Adams, 11:30 a.m.
Do you want to learn all about the history of North Adams? Visit the North Adams Public Library to spend a morning with local historian Gene Carlson, and the North Adams Historical Society, as you journey through the highs, lows, & in-betweens of our fascinating city! 3rd Floor Community Room. Coffee & snacks will be served! Any questions, please email Reference Librarian Lisa Harding at
lharding@northadams-ma.gov, or call (413) 662-3133. The North Adams Public Library is located at 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247.
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SUSAN HAGEN - KOUSSEVITZSKY BASS CONCERT
W. Stockbridge, 5 to 7 p.m.
Since the founding of Tanglewood in 1940 by Serge Koussevitzky, the BSO’s long-time music director and conductor, the Berkshires and Koussevitzky have become synonymous with world-class classical music. 2024 marks the 150th anniversary of Koussevitzky’s birth and the West Stockbridge Historical Society has an opportunity to participate in the celebration of this occasion and in doing so make some history itself. Susan Hagen, principal bassist of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and first alternate bassist for both the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops Orchestra 150th anniversary during the spring of 2024. Susan, along with renowned British bassist David Heyes, has curated a program of music expressly commissioned for the occasion. In addition to the newly commissioned compositions, their program will also include several pieces for bass by composers such as Giovanni Bottesini. Accompanying the two bassists will be pianist Rebecca Plummer and acclaimed soprano Sarah Poole. Tickets can be purchased at weststockbridgehistory.org West Stockbridge Congregational Church, 45 Main St., West Stockbridge, MA
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CHURCH DINNER
Cheshire, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Chicken Alfredo Dinner incudes garlic bread and strawberry short cake
Adults $15. Kids $5.
Cheshire United Methodist Church, 197 Church Street Cheshire MA
Eat in. or Take out
Call by Friday April 26 to reserve your dinner
413-664-4851
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HOFFMANN BIRD CLUB FIELD TRIP
Windsor, 7:30 am
Cummington
Come search for American bitterns, Virginia rails, cuckoos and more, in and around the wetlands of Cummington (east of Windsor). The trip will involve driving to 4-6 birding spots, with easy to moderate walking on grassy paths and along roadsides. Meet at the Creamery on Route 9 in Cummington.
Please email hoffmannbirdclub@gmail.com for more information.
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LIBERTY COMEDY PRESENTS CARMEN LYNCH, WALI COLLINS & SHAUN ELI
Dalton, 7:30 p.m.
Three Stand-up Comedians:
Carmen Lynch: Tonight Show, Letterman, Colbert, Conan, Comedy Central
Wali Collins: Letterman, HBO, Comedy Central
Shaun Eli: Amazon, Netflix.
7:30 show / 6:30 doors
The Stationery Factory https://stationery-factory.com
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Pittsfield, 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Come and support Cub Scout Pack 8 and Scouts BSA Troop 8 at a pancake breakfast fundraiser.
Location: Masonic Lodge Hall, 116 South Street, Pittsfield
Tickets: $12.00 adults; $7.00 for youth age 10 and under
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SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY
Lenox, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox
Description: Spend your morning helping Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary get ready for the busy spring and summer seasons. Work to trim trails, install bog bridges, straighten fences, clean and organize the Nature Play Area, remove invasive plants from around the property, and maintain native wildflower and shrub gardens to provide habitat for birds and insect pollinators.
Register here: https://volunteer.massaudubon.org/need/detail/?need_id=907821
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Pittsfield, 3 p.m.
The Eagles Community Band will be performing a free concert on Sunday, April 28th at the First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St. in Pittsfield. Selections include Sousa's "Free Lance March," Copland's "Hoe Down from Rodeo" and "Variations on a Shaker Melody," and Strouse and Charnin's "Selections from "Annie."
There will be a bake sale and bonus gifts available for purchase.
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Dalton, 5 p.m.
Climate Visions of Berkshire Youth Artists III A festive opening of the show will be held on Monday April 29 5:00-8:00 pm April 29 – May 12 The exhibit will be open to the public 10 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday and 11 am -3 pm on Saturdays. For the third year, Berkshire County high school artists submitted artwork in one of four subject categories: “What is happening? (positive or negative)” “What is needed?” “What would be lost?” “Vision of the future (positive or negative)” Youth activities, and information on climate solutions will be presented alongside the art. A jury consisting of local artists Phyllis Kornfeld, Karen Andrews, Gabrielle Senza, and Anne Legêne has selected 100 works for the show, which is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union and Cooler Communities, a climate education grant program at the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation. A record number of over 200 students from Drury, Wahconah, Lee, Mount Everett, Lenox, Mount Greylock, Pittsfield High Schools, and Berkshire School responded to the call for art.
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HOW SHALL WE LIVE' CLIMATE VISIONS OF BERKSHIRE YOUTH ARTISTS
Dalton, 5 to 8 pm
Discover the climate-conscious creativity of Berkshire's youth at "How Shall We Live? Climate Visions" at the Stationery Factory, 63 Flansburg Ave. From April 29 to May 12, explore 100+ artworks by students from eight local high schools.
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Lenox, 3 - 6 p.m.
April 30th Art Explosion at Kimball Farms 3 PM - 6 PM 3:00 – 5:00 PM DISCUSSION, DISPLAY & REFRESHMENTS Learn about our expanding Art Program with a question & answer session with our Painting and Sculpture Instructor and the president of the Berkshire Camera Club. 4:00 – 6:00 PM ART RECEPTION “RETURN TO BEAUTY” EXHIBIT, LIVE MUSIC, & TOURS Exclusive showcase of works by local artists, William Barkin—formerly of Williamstown—and Lisa Pleskow of Hartford. An RSVP is required by April 25th. Call 413-637-7000 or visit RSVPKimballFarms.org
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OPEN INTERVIEWS AT HEAD START
Vermont, 4 - 6 p.m.
Head Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County will host an Open Interviews event on April 30 from 4-6pm at the Spring Center located at 655 Gage St. in Bennington, VT. Hiring managers will offer on the spot interviews for job seekers hoping to learn more about career opportunities in United Counseling Service (UCS)’s United Children’s Services division. Head Start/Early Head Start currently seeks Bus Monitors/Teacher Assistants, Head Start Teachers, School Bus Drivers, and Infant and Toddler Teachers.
UCS administers Head Start/Early Head Start and offers a competitive benefits package, which includes an award-winning Worksite Wellness program, generous paid time off, employer-sponsored training, and an employee assistance program. For more information about the event or careers at UCS, please visit ucsvt.org/careers, or contact nstratton@ucsvt.org or 1-802-445-7422.
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"TEA AND CHOCOLATE"
Pittsfield, 7 p.m.
Kim Larkin, a licensed chocolatier, presents “Tea and Chocolate:” an exploration of paring teas and dark chocolate for enjoyment and possible health benefits. Preregistration is required. Call 413 499 9480 ext. 202 to register for this free event.
To be held at Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum
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MEDITATION TUESDAYS: STRESS REDUCTION
Adams, 7 p.m.
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Pittsfield, 6 p.m.
68% of ticks, of any size, active on warm winter days, now carry disease; 100 strains of Lyme Disease as well as over 350 possible co-infections. Suffering from Lyme Disease and Co-Infections? Looking for answers? Prevention? Need help finding a Lyme Literate Doctor, accurate testing & an effective protocol? We can help. We've been there and are healing successfully. Berkshire Lyme Alliance Meets WEDNESDAY EVENINGS at 6 PM - May 1st, June 12, July 10 Location: Berkshire Athenaeum (Pittsfield Library) Ground Floor Auditorium 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Open to the public ~ First To Arrive Wins The Door Prize
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Dalton, 7:30 p.m.
Born in 1957, Beard is the son of blues guitarist, Joe Beard, who grew up on Beale Street in the 1950s. When family friends like Matt “Guitar” Murphy and Buddy Guy stopped by to visit, young Beard became their willing pupil. Chris says, “when your father grew up on Beale Street and music was in your DNA, then blues is who you are and what you do.”
With special guest Robin O'Herin opening the show
7:30 Show / 6:30 Doors
The Stationery Factory www.stationery-factory.com
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Lenox, 10 - 11 AM
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YES! THE SUFFRAGISTS HAD SWAG!
Adams, 2 p.m.
Maybe you know that American women won the vote in 1920. But how did they do it? In this suffrage show-and-tell, author Nancy B. Kennedy shares artifacts and photos from the 72-year fight for the woman’s vote using her children's book, “Women Win the Vote! 19 for the 19th Amendment.” Following the program, children will have the opportunity to make their own inspirational pin. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, email info@susanbanthonybirthplace.org Who is the speaker? Nancy B. Kennedy is a journalist and the author of eight books. She was born in Rochester, New York, where suffragist Susan B. Anthony lived as an adult. For many years, she worked in newspapers and magazines as a reporter and editor. Her books have been praised by Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal and Booklist. Nancy lives in Hopewell, NJ, with her husband, John. Where and when will it take place? The event will take place on Saturday, May 4th at 2:00 PM in the G.A.R. Memorial Hall of the Adams Free Library in Adams, MA. Elevator access through the doors on Melrose street.
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"AFTER THE THAW" - GUILD OF BERKSHIRE ARTISTS EXHIBIT OPENING
Sandisfield, 4 - 6 p.m.
A Free and Public Reception for the exhibition will be on May 4, 2024, from 4-6pm at the Sandisfield Arts Center, 5 Hammertown Road, Sandisfield, MA 01255. The exhibit runs until May 31st, 2024. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am - 3 pm and by appointment. Call (310) 970-4517 “After the Thaw” is a theme derived from the anticipatory time of year when New Englanders joyfully greet the burgeoning signs of spring: blooming flowers, green grass emerging through softening ground, and increased visitations of the sun. The selected artists all have a unique interpretation of the theme, from the literal to more abstract. A variety of media will be included and sure to delight every viewer. The Guild of Berkshire Artists (GBA) is a vital, active, nonprofit visual arts organization that supports and promotes its members through education, exhibits, and community events while contributing to the cultural life of the Berkshires.
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THE WEST STOCKBRIDGE JAZZ SERIES PRESENTS HANEEF NELSON
W. Stockbridge, 7 p.m.
Haneef Nelson is a New York born and raised trumpeter, educator, and composer. His lifelong love of music started with his early studies at the famed Jazzmobile program in Harlem. At the Jazzmobile he studied trumpet, music theory, as well as played in ensembles taught by jazz luminaries including Eddie Preston, Cecil Bridgewater, Dr. Donald Byrd; John Stubblefield; Frank Foster; Charles Davis; Roland Guerrero. Donald Byrd continued to be a mentor along with his high school music teachers Cedric J. Lemmie from Uniondale High School and Dave Burns from the Long Island High School of the Arts. Haneef has performed with jazz greats Yoron Israel, Avery Sharpe, Bill Saxton, Paul Brown, and Charles Tolliver. His original music and arrangements for Big Band have been featured around the world and on the records of the New London Big Band. He holds a Bachelor of Music in African American Music Study from the University of Hartford, a Master’s Degree in Jazz Composition and Arranging from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and he will receive his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Composition from the University of Hartford in May 2024. For this performance Haneef will be joined by Michael Carabello-keyboard, Matt Dwonszyk-bass and Akin Hobson-drums. OLD TOWN HALL, 9 MAIN ST, WEST STOCKBRIDGE
Tickets ($35 – members, $40 non-member) can be reserved at weststockbridgehistory.org.
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Sandisfield, 2 p.m.
The opening ceremony for our Memorial Garden will honor Val Coleman, longtime friend, volunteer, speaker, and Board member of the Sandisfield Arts Center, whose family’s gift in his honor helped turn the plot into a peaceful garden with two all-weather benches and lovely plantings by Snow Farm.
After a short ceremony with readings of Val’s poetry and the history of the garden, join us for a reception with light refreshments and a chance to share stories about Val.
More information at https://sandisfieldartscenter.org/event/memorial-garden-opening-ceremony-in-honor-of-val-coleman/
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CENTRAL BERKSHIRE RECORD SHOW
Dalton, 8:30 a.m.
Join the party!-1000s of New and Used Vinyl Records, CDs and more available from top vendors. This year we're teaming up with the Shire Breu-Hous located onsite at The Stationery Factory. — 30 tables/ quality vendors from New England area
—DJs all day.
—Food and Craft Beverages located located on premises. 10-4PM GENERAL ADMISSION $4
8:30AM VIP ADMISSION $10
At the door or thru Eventbrite Quality Venue: The Stationery Factory in Dalton, MA.
63 Flansburg Ave. Dalton, MA On premises parking. EV Friendly.
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Becket, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
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FREE YOUTH HIP HOP CLASSES
North Adams, 3:30 p.m.
Youth ages 7-12 are invited to join the Berkshire Dance Theatre at the North Adams Public Library on Tuesdays in May for free hip hop dance classes! Classes start promptly at 3:30 and end at 4:00pm. Classes will be Tuesdays on May 7th, 14th and the 21st. Registration is not required but is appreciated-- email hdix@northadams-ma.gov or call (413) 662-3133 ex. 14
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KIDS' PICKUP KICKBALL
Lee, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
The Lee Youth Commission is offering kickball on Tuesday through June 11 at the Athletic Field, weather permitting. Free and open to all ages; no registration required. More information here or contact youthcommission@lee.ma.us.
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LANESBOROUGH HISTORY WITH JOE DURWIN
Lanesborough, 6 p.m.
Lanesborough Public Library presents a presentation by local historian, Joe Durwin.
Land cleared by some of Lanesborough's first colonists. A family holding onto a farm as the world changes around it over 2 centuries. A shocking Christmas Eve tragedy.... For the first time ever, hear the history of Lanesborough's newest Berkshire Natural Resources Council public trail on the former Farnum/Kurlan Parcel at 310 N. Main St in Lanesborough.
Based on research conducted for Berkshire Natural Resources Council, this presentation by Joe Durwin explores the fascinating story of the land, its owners, and their impact on the larger story of the town. Joe Durwin is a local historian specializing in research on residential and commercial properties for owners in Berkshire County. His column, Lost Tales of the Shire, runs twice monthly in the Berkshire Eagle.
Lanesborough Public Library, 83 North Main St Lanesborough, MA
Free, no registration required. Call us at 413-442-0222 or go to our website, www.lanesboroughlibrary.weebly.com for further information
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IN HIS OWN WRITE
Pittsfield, 6:30 p.m.
Singer/songwriter Bruce Mandel performs at the Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield. Brought to you by the Pittsfield Cultural Council. Free admission.
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