Bennington Museum Welcomes Neil Rappaport's Students

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The Bennington Museum invites you to join a panel of Neil Rappaport's former Bennington College students from around the country as they discuss his lasting impact on the field of photography and on their personal growth under his tutelage. The discussion will be held on Saturday, October 21 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. This lively discussion is ideal for both those who knew Neil and those who want to discover the man behind the art. The discussion is in conjunction with the exhibit In Place: The Photographs of Neil Rappaport, running at the museum until November 3. The program is free with admission to the museum. Participants in the discussion will include students who have gone on to careers in photography, all in very different areas of the profession. Jeff Curto is a photographer and Professor of Photography at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. His particular interest is in photographing Italy and its history. Steve Brettler is the president of E. Phillip Levine Inc in Boston. This company is a successful camera supplier for over 50 years. The company is the largest New England resource for professional photography equipment. Also present for the discussion will be Jonathan Barber, a Cambridge, New York photographer, and Eileen Travell who works in The Photograph Studio at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Susan Alancraig is a photographer who lives in Cambridge, New York and works in international community development. Finally, Simon Biswas, a photographer and graduate of Skidmore College will join in the discussion. He has recently been photographing and writing about three Washington County, New York dairy farms. In Place: The Photographs of Neil Rappaport, is an exhibit of the former Bennington College professor, who established the photography department at the college. The work in the exhibit primarily focuses on his "visual census" of Pawlet, Vermont residents from 1980-1990. These intimate photographs give a glimpse into a Vermont that is swiftly disappearing. The discussion on October 21, organized by Neil's wife Susanne, will give a glimpse into the creator of these stunning photographs. The Bennington Museum is located at 75 Main St. (Route 9) one mile west of the intersection of Routes 7 and 9 in downtown Bennington, Vermont. Open daily except Wednesdays from 10 am- 6pm through Columbus Day. After that 10 am - 5pm. For more information, visit the website at www.benningtonmuseum.org or call 802-447-1571.
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Weekend Outlook: Fresh Start

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Check out the events happening this weekend, including hiking, volunteering, fundraisers, and more.

Editor's Pick

First Friday
Downtown North Adams
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.

The new year is here so kick it off with music, art, and games that will fill downtown North Adams for its First Friday event, themed "Fresh Start." 

Participating businesses will have extended hours and many galleries will host openings, closings, and other special events.

More information and event line-up here.

Friday

Discover Greylock Hike
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 1 p.m. 

Celebrate the great outdoors with a walk in the woods to explore seasonal changes the signs of wildlife along an easy-moderate trail.

This family-friendly 2-mile hike follows the Bradley Farm Trail with a gradual 440-ft elevation gain. 

Hikes may include tree identification, local history and orienteering. Be aware that trail conditions may be snow-covered, icy or muddy.

More information here.

Future Labs Gallery All Members Reception
43 Eagle St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

View artwork by more than 40 Future Labs Gallery member artists. More information here.

Collaged Coasters for Tweens and Teens 
Milne Public Library Williamstown
Time: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

"Decompress and Decoupage." Decoupage is the art of applying a collage of paper onto a surface. Make collage wooden coasters whether it's a gift or a piece of art to hang on your wall. More information here.

Karaoke 
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 p.m. 

Sing your heart out while supporting the local American Legion Post. More information here.

Joni Mitchell Tribute Band Performance
17 Main St., South Egremont
Time: 8 p.m. 

Big Yellow Taxi, a Joni Mitchell tribute band, will perform many of Mitchell's popular songs. 

Tickets are $20. More information here.

Saturday

Music Bingo
Wahconah Country Club
Time: 6 p.m.

Help raise money for the girls and boys basketball program by playing a game of musical bingo. More information here.

Lecture by Former Peace Corps Volunteers
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 2 p.m.

Two former Peace Corps volunteers Eduardo and Edmundo tell their story of collecting used equipment from the Berkshires and shipping it to Honduras. More information here.

 

Tracking Winter Wildlife for Beginners
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox
Time: 11 a.m. 

Take a beginner-friendly walk through fields and forests to search for tracks, scat, and signs of the delicate but exciting interactions between predators and their prey.
 
With any luck, you will find signs of coyotes, foxes, deer, rabbits, and more. Tickets are $15 for Mass Auburn members and $20 for non-members. 
 
More information here.  

'The Princess and the Frog' Screening 
Milne Public Library, Williamstown
Time: 1 p.m. 

Bring your family to the library for a free screening of the Disney classic, "The Princess and the Frog." Enjoy popcorn and to be more sustainable bring your own bowl. 

More information here.

Volunteer to Build Lee's Rink
Lee Athletic Field
Time: 10 a.m.

Volunteers are needed to help build Lee's skating rink. Email the Youth Commission to let them know you can make it.

More information here.

Full Moon Winter Hike 
Hilltop Orchards, Richmond
Time: 6:45 p.m. 
 
There will be a guided hike by Holly Brouker, under the full moon. The event also features a bonfire ceremony and wine and cider tasting. 
 
More information here
 
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