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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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Dalton, 8 p.m.
The Stationery Factor in Dalton hosts the Refrigerators, a 10-piece, horn-fueled party band from the Capital Region of New York, and the Hotshot Hillbillies, who play everything from country to classic rock, for a fundraiser for the Dalton Lions Club. Proceeds will help provide eyeglasses and hearing aids for the needy along with scholarship to Wahconah Regional High School.
Doors open at 6:30/show 7:30; tickets $30. More information here.
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LYLE LOVETT + LISA LOEB: IN CONVERSATION AND SONG
Great Barrington, 8 p.m.
Mahaiwe Member & Youth Discount Event
$75 Limited Upper Balcony
$85 Reserved
$95 Preferred
$125 Premium
Members receive $5 off each ticket $15 ages 30 and under (visit the Box Office or call 413-528-0100, Wed – Sat, 12-4pm)
A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.
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North Adams, 10 am
HEIRLOOM by design MARKET
@ Greylock WORKS
Saturday, MAY 11th, from 10am-4pm • FREE!
Immerse in beautiful and delicious goods at the return of Greylock WORKS’ HEIRLOOM by design market celebrating the handcrafted magic of the Berkshires and beyond. Set in an expansive, light-filled former-mill, the 30,000 square foot open market will include mouth-watering fresh food, farmers, fermenters, and the region’s best artisan makers.
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MET OPERA LIVE IN HD: PUCCINI’S MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Great Barrington, 1pm
$25 / $10 ages 21 and under
In her Met debut, Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the trusting geisha at the heart of Puccini’s tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman is the callous American naval officer Pinkerton whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong is the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang makes her Met debut conducting Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.
*We accept ConnectorCare/WIC/EBT cards! Four free tickets to movies or HD broadcasts per individual.
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DODGEBALL
Lee, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Are your kids ready to dodge, dip, duck, and dive?
Please join the Lee Youth Commission for our final Second Saturday Gym Night on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 5:30-7:00 pm, at the Crossway Tower Gym at the back of 130 High Street in Lee, for a fun evening of dodgeball for kids ages 6-11.
This event is free, but pre-registration is required. SIGN UP NOW AT http://bit.ly/leegymnights.
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SPAGHETTI WESTERN 2
Dalton, 6 p.m.
Music Dinner Movie
The night will begin with live music from Bobby Sweet & The Chaps at 6pm, followed by a spaghetti dinner buffet along with a classic western movie directed by Sergio Leone!
5:00pm Doors/Cantina open
6:00pm Live music by Bobby Sweet & The Chaps
6:30 Spaghetti buffet opens (regular or gluten free pasta)
7:00 movie begins
The Stationery Factory www.stationery-factory.com
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MAY SECOND SATURDAY VOLUNTEER DAY
Pittsfield, 9:30 AM - Noon
Who: Mass Audubon Berkshires Wildlife Sanctuaries
Where: Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary (309 Holmes Rd. Pittsfield, MA)
Description: Help maintain Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary by building bog bridges, maintaining trails, and pulling invasive plant species. Dress for the weather and working outside. Bring your favorite work gloves and water bottle/beverage. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. This program is part of Mass Audubon's Second Saturday Volunteer Series. Volunteers help support Berkshires Wildlife Sanctuaries through a variety of stewardship and property-related tasks.
Register here: https://volunteer.massaudubon.org/need/detail/?need_id=917320
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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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Pittsfield, 6:30 p.m.
Tom Conwell, UFOlogist,author, and forensic pattern researcher with a background in science, believes we are not alone in the universe. In this free talk he will share his evidence. Sponsored by Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum
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HOOSAC VALLEY MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL SPRING CONCERT
Cheshire, 7 p.m.
Please join us for the HVMHS Spring Concert!
Featuring performances from the Middle School Band, High School Jazz Band, and High School Concert Band.
Admission is free.
Please bring any cans and bottles for our can and bottle drive!
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Becket, 6 - 8 p.m.
Join friends and neighbors for a fun evening of board and card games! If you have a favorite, please bring it along to share/teach to fellow gamers! Games the Athenaeum owns include Monopoly, Code Names, The All American History Trivia Game, Sorry, Chess, Quiddler (word game), SET, and many more!
Refreshments will be served! You're welcome to bring your beverage of choice (including alcohol).
Masks optional.
Ages 13+ are welcome.
RSVP appreciated.
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Pittsfield, 5:30 pm
It Takes A Village is proud to partner with On Pointe Barre & Fitness in Pittsfield, MA and local Nia White Belt Instructor and owner of Intrinsic Movement Laurel Lenski for this Nia Fitness Fundraiser Event. All proceeds for this event will go directly to It Takes a Village, the local non-profit that provides FREE support for postpartum families and those with young children. What is Nia? Nia is a holistic dance/fitness practice for the mind, body, emotion and spirit, which incorpates elements from various dance arts (modern, jazz, Duncan dance), healing arts (Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, yoga), and martial arts (Aikido, Tae kwon do, Tai Chi) techniques. Special Fundraiser Rate: $20 per person --- For more information visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AAEAB28AAFEC43-48862310-niadance#/
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LIL' ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS
Dalton, 7:30 p.m.
In Chicago, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent, world-renowned Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for over 30 years. The band’s big sound, fueled by Lil’ Ed’s gloriously rollicking slide work and deep blues string bending, along with his rough-edged, soulful vocals, is as real and hard-hitting as Chicago blues gets. The Chicago Sun-Times says, “Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials are the hottest purveyors of bottleneck boogie to come out of Chicago since Hound Dog Taylor.” – The Chicago Sun-Times
7:30 Show / 6:30 doors
The Stationery Factory www.stationery-factory.com
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Lanesborough, 2 p.m.
Lanesborough Town Hall Community Room, 83 North Main St Lanesborough, MA
Participants will learn the art of balloon twisting as they create their own Elephant, Giraffe, and more! No balloon twisting experience required.
**This program is best suited to ages 7 and up, children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required, call the library at 413-442-0222 to reserve a spot.
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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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Lenox, 11 am – 4 pm
Shakespeare & Company will host a free, family-friendly Community Day on its 33-acre campus in Lenox, Mass. on Saturday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring food, music, and several other Berkshire-based nonprofits on hand to share the myriad ways each serves the region. Company Manager Natalie Love explained that this new endeavor is designed to offer an accessible event for all Berkshire County residents and to foster greater awareness of Berkshire County’s nonprofit resources including cultural institutions, education programs, professional development opportunities, health and human services, and others. Community Day will also include a preview of Shakespeare & Company’s Season 2024 led by Ann Berman, host of the Company’s free Behind the Curtain lecture series, as well as theater games for kids similar to those played during the Riotous Youth Theater Program. Nonprofits such as Ventfort Hall, Lenox Library, Drag Story Hour Berkshires, and UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) of Western Massachusetts have signed on to participate. Local organizations interested in participating at Community Day may fill out an interest form. For more information, visit shakespeare.org, or call (413) 637-1199, ext. 339.
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BERKSHIRE PULSE ANNUAL SPRING CELEBRATION 2024
Great Barrington, 2 - 4 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now for our Spring Celebration, taking place on May 25 & 26 at the Daniel Arts Center at Simon's Rock. The Annual Performance Celebration will showcase the work of Berkshire Pulse’s Youth Performing Arts Program students, as well as alumni, community members, and teachers. This joyful and inspired event celebrates the artistic community of Pulse, particularly the youth and teens. The show emphasizes the creative process and collaboration intrinsic to Pulse’s curriculum and model, with students from age 6 to 60+ performing original pieces created by teaching artists in collaboration with their students. Highlights include Flamenco, West African Drumming, Tap, Broadway Jazz, and more! A featured highlight will be the senior choreography projects from dancers Chris Ortwein and Megan Linick. All tickets are general admission, and are available on a first come, first served basis. Please note that you will need to purchase tickets to attend a performance, even if a child of yours is performing in the show. If you prefer not to purchase tickets online, please email berkshire.pulse@gmail.com so our staff can make arrangements with you to purchase tickets in-person/over the phone. All proceeds from the Spring Celebration will benefit the Pulse Tuition Assistance program! *Online ticket sales are open until midnight the night before each performance. Limited tickets may be available at the door, but each performance is expected to sell out and families are encouraged to purchase tickets early.
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MOVIE NIGHT FOR ADULTS @BECKETATHENAEUM
Becket, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
The movie with the most votes as of May 4 will be shown Movie starts at 7pm Popcorn, candy, & non-alcoholic beverages provided
You're welcome to bring your beverage of choice (including alcohol) Older children, 13+, may come with an adult at the discretion of their guardian
Masks optional RSVP appreciated Click here to view all Becket Athenaeum events.
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"THE WHOLE NITTY GRITTY" - FILM AND DISCUSSION WITH ANDRE LAMBERTSON
Sandisfield, 7:30 p.m.
Award-winning photojournalist and filmmaker, Andre Lambertson, will talk a bit about his work around the world as a photojournalist and then screen the inspiring, music-filled “The Whole Gritty City,” a unique window into the world of New Orleans school marching bands. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the filmmaker.
See The Whole Gritty City trailer.
Children 12 and under: Free.
Older students and school groups: Contact us for special pricing community@sandisfieldartscenter.org.
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BODEANS
Great Barrington, 8 p.m.
Mahaiwe Member & Youth Discount Event
$33 Reserved
$43 Premium
Members receive $5 off each ticket $15 ages 30 and under (visit the Box Office or call 413-528-0100, Wed – Sat, 12-4pm)
Founded and led by original frontman, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Kurt Neumann, BoDeans’ catalog consists of generational anthems such as “Good Things,” You Don’t Get Much,” “Idaho,” and “Closer To Free,” just to name a few. However, they still reflect the soul and spirit of the modern American experience on their fourteenth full-length offering, 4 The Last Time.
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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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New York, 7:30 p.m.
We kick off the Tannery season with cello masterpieces performed by the former principal cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Stumpf’s warm sound and beautiful phrasing has made him a mainstay at the Marlboro and Santa Fe festivals, and on major concert stages around the country.
Beethoven: F-major Sonata, Op. 5, No. 1
Debussy: Sonata
Chopin: G-minor Sonata, Op. 65
Tickets and more information: https://capitalregionclassical.org/product/peter-stumpf/
Explore the full Tannery Pond series: https://capitalregionclassical.org/tannery-pond-concerts/
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Windsor | Lenox, 3 p.m.
Berkshire Lyric is presenting their annual Masterworks Concert on Sunday June 2 at 3 pm at Seiji Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood. The 95 voice chorus, accompanied by a full orchestra, will perform three great masterpieces of the choral literature, all of them addressing loss and turmoil. The central work on the program is the dramatic Bruckner Mass in f minor. The F minor Mass is the monumental, life-affirming music which Bruckner composed in the year following his three-month-long recuperation at a sanatorium. The concert will also include Brahms Nänie , one of his last compositions for mixed chorus and orchestra, a miracle of serenity and Brahmsian beauty. Schiller’s text muses on the transitory nature of beauty, life, love and glory. Biographer Hugh MacDonald calls it “possibly the most radiant thing he ever wrote.” The concert will open with Arvo Pärt’s Da Pacem Dominum, a brief a cappella prayer for peace composed in 2004. Emerging from the currents of twentieth century minimalism, it is music which inhabits the quiet, meditative space of Gregorian chant and early polyphony. The vocal soloists are soprano Lily Lothrop of Pittsfield, mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala of New Haven, Joshua Sanders of Madison, Wisconsin and a new resident of Great Barrington, Doug Williams. Ms. Lothrop is making her debut at Ozawa Hall with Lyric after having grown up with the organization as a young singer while attending Taconic High School. The other soloists have enjoyed substantial national and international careers. The 60 piece orchestra is comprised of professional musicians from the Berkshires, as well as members of the Albany and Hartford Symphonies.
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GOULD FARM 5K WALK-RUN EVENT
Monterey, 8 a.m.
3 ways to participate: Timed, Untimed, or Virtual https://gouldfarm.akaraisin.com/ui/2024GouldFarm5KWalkRun Location(s): 54 Gould RD, Monterey, MA, or Create a Virtual Event. Registration / Check-in: 8–9am — Combined Walk-Run Start: 9:30am — Awards: 10:30 am. The Gould Farm 5K walk-run event is back and happening this year on Sunday morning, June 2nd. Funds raised will support adults with mental health and related challenges move toward recovery and independence through our longstanding therapeutic programs in Monterey, MA, and our transitional program outside of Boston. The 5K benefits Gould Farm's Community Fund—our main funding source for program improvements, facilities upgrades, professional development, and an ever-increasing demand for financial assistance.
Route: The 5K route starts on the lower campus of Gould Farm and makes a loop on local roads - both paved and gravel - and ends in one of our fields. — Parking: On-site, directed field and private road parking for in-person event. Additional Details: Professional timing provided by the Berkshire Running Center. Free t-shirt to all who register by May 12th, or as long as supplies last. Day-of registration t-shirt is $15. See Gould Farm's 5K website for details about youth participation. When you walk or run, sponsor an individual or a team, or become an event underwriter, you join Gould Farm's extended community in harvesting hope and promoting recovery! Register, donate, or learn more by scanning the QR code or by visiting: If you'd like more information about how to become a Gould Farm 5K event underwriter at the Bronze ($500) - Silver ($1,000) - Gold ($2,500) - or Platinum Pacesetter ($5,000)-level, please contact Kelley Ellsworth at 5K@gouldfarm.org or (413) 528-1804, ext. 14, and leave a message.|
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Becket, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Book Club discussion of the "The Maid" by Nita Prose at the Becket Athenaeum and over Zoom. Request a physical book or register for the separate Zoom meeting. If attending in person, masks are optional. Automated closed-captioning available on Zoom meeting.
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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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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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Pittsfield, 6 p.m.
68% of ticks, of any size, now carry disease; 100 strains of Lyme Disease and over 350 possible Co-Infections. Learn how to safely remove a tick, or if embedded where to go for removal, how to preserve it and where to send it in for analysis to see if it was carrying disease. Suffering from Lyme Disease and Co-Infections? Looking for answers, prevention, accurate testing? Need help finding a Lyme Literate doctor, and an effective protocol? We can help. We've been there and are healing successfully and will share with you how to do so. Berkshire Lyme Alliance MEETS WEDNESDAY EVENINGS at 6 PM - June 12, July 10 Location: Berkshire Athenaeum (Pittsfield Library) Ground Floor Auditorium 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Public Welcome ~ First To Arrive Wins The Door Prize
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