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Stockbridge, 1 - 3 p.m.
Join us the second Saturday of each month for interactive family programming inspired by illustration art!
Do you have any beloved movie, TV, or picture book characters? This month we’ll explore how to design your own character step by step and shape by shape —no drawing experience required!
Free with Admission, Drop-in – no reservation required
For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/second-saturdays-at-nrm-2/ Norman Rockwell Museum
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MET OPERA LIVE IN HD: GIORDANO’S “ANDREA CHéNIER”
Great Barrington, 1 p.m.
$25 / $10 ages 21 and under.
Giordano's passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Becza?a as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution. Following their celebrated recent partnership in Giordano's Fedora in the 2022–23 Live in HD season, Becza?a reunites with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Chénier's aristocratic lover, Maddalena di Coigny, with baritone Igor Golovatenko as Carlo Gérard, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates. Met Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead Nicolas Joël's gripping staging, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas on December 13. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met's award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
https://mahaiwe.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-giordanos-andrea-chenier/ Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
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CLARK ART AIRS PRODUCTION OF ANDREA CHENIER
Williamstown, 1 pm
The Clark Art Institute continues its broadcasts of The Met: Live in HD's 2025–26 season with Umberto Giordano's Andrea Chénier. Advance registration encouraged; capacity is limited. To purchase tickets, visit clarkart.edu/events or call the box office at 413 458 0524. No refunds.
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HOLIDAY SHINDY
Pittsfield, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
PITTSFIELD, MA On Saturday, December 13, 2025 a Berkshire benchmark of spectacular sustainable craft tradition will again take place in Pittsfield’s Upstreet Cultural District. For 18 years the Holiday Shindy has been a magical shopping destination, showcasing artisans from across the region. The Shindy offers the chance to shop directly from local farms and makers, from soaps and tinctures to cookies and calendars. Long-time vendors and emerging talents are set aglow in the warm, inclusive, and accessible setting of The Masonic Temple (116 South St. Pittsfield, MA) Come early for the best selection!
The Shindy will be held Saturday, December 13 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Admission is $3 for the general public. Ticketed preview shopping hour from 9AM-10AM. Children under the age of 12 are free. Located at Masonic Temple, 116 South Street Pittsfield MA. www.holidayshindy.com
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PITTSFIELD HOLIDAY SHINDY
Pittsfield, 10 am to 4pm
The Shindy offers the chance to shop directly from local farms and makers, from soaps and tinctures to cookies and calendars. Located at Masonic Temple, 116 South Street Pittsfield MA.
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STORYTIME WITH STAY & PLAY
Becket, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Becket Athenaeum hosts a storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 followed by an hour of stay and play with toys, games, puzzles, and snacks for the kids, along with coffee, tea, snacks, and time for connection for the caregivers. Stop by for either or both.
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ARTIST WORKSHOP WITH LOUIS HENRY MITCHELL
Windsor | Stockbridge, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Free with museum admission. Space is limited; Reservations required.
Meet Louis Henry Mitchell, Creative Director of Character Design at Sesame Workshop (the non-profit that brings you Sesame Street) for this special artist talk and workshop for all ages. Hear how Mitchell first encountered the Muppets of Jim Henson on television when he was just six years old, that experience along with reading comic books and discovering the art of Norman Rockwell set him on his path to becoming an artist. Mitchell will introduce a few of his favorite Sesame Street characters and will discuss the process of his design for Julia, a new Muppet friend with autism. Mitchell will lead participants through hands-on exercises in designing their own character—no drawing experience required!
Recommended for kids over 5, Norman Rockwell Museum
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YOU ARE A “WORK IN PROGRESS:” DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE POTENTIAL
Stockbridge, 2 - 3 p.m.
$10 plus Museum admission; Free for Members, Reservations required.
Join Louis Henry Mitchell for an inspiring talk about how to live a life of creativity and self-discovery. Mitchell believes that “everyone is an artist,” because we are constantly creating our own lives. Hear how Mitchell’s own journey began when at just six years old he saw Muppet creator Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog on the Ed Sullivan Show. Sharing lessons and practices from his own life, Mitchell describes how he overcame obstacles and self-doubt to become Director of Character Design at Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization behind Sesame Street. Mitchell provides guidance on how to get motivated, stay energized and passionate about living a creative life whether or not you call yourself an artist.
https://www.nrm.org/events/you-are-a-work-in-progress-discover-your-creative-potential/ Norman Rockwell Museum
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“MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL” (1983)
Great Barrington, 4 - 7 p.m.
FREE
Animated family favorite “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” will play on loop for free at the Mahaiwe’s new Indigo Room during Great Barrington’s Holiday Shop, Sip, and Stroll. Familiar Disney characters retell Charles Dickens’ timeless story of holiday spirit. (Rated G, 26min.)
https://mahaiwe.org/event/mickeys-christmas-carol-1983-2/ Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
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NORTH BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE
Williamstown, 7:15 pm
North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its first monthly contra dance of the winter season. It will be held in the Community Hall of the First Congregational Church, 906 Main Street, Williamstown, MA
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WRATHCHILD
Dalton, 7:30 p.m.
The Stationery Factory Dalton
Wrathchild has been entertaining audiences in the northeast for close to 20 years with a reputation as the best Iron Maiden tribute on the circuit. It is the ultimate Iron Maiden experience with soaring vocals ala Bruce Dickinson, accurate note for note guitar work, galloping bass and drums and faithful visual recreations. The show features a full "Live After Death" stage set with possible menacing from mascot Eddie and other surprises! The setlist will have you on your feet all night with all the best songs from Iron Maiden's classic era. Come enjoy being transported to a totally memorable Iron Maiden concert experience.
ALL AGES 7:30 SHOW / 6:30 DOORS
https://www.simpletix.com/e/wrathchild-iron-maiden-tribute-tickets-227039
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HOLIDAY JAZZ WITH TIM JONES
Pittsfield, 7:30 p.m.
Join Berkshire Theatre Group alum Tim Jones and a stellar lineup of the Berkshires’ finest jazz musicians as they bring beloved holiday classics to life in a warm, close-up setting at The Garage in The Colonial Theatre (111 South St., Pittsfield, MA). To purchase tickets, visit berkshiretheatre.org.
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Becket, 1 - 2 p.m.
Sean McCusker will be demonstrating the techniques that make his work a unique fixture of the Berkshires arts scene. Landscapes full of contrast and color, his glazed oil paintings express a mysterious drama that is unmistakable.
Sean’s paintings are made up of roughly thirty thin, transparent layers, each one adding complexity. Becket Arts Center
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WHOSE TRACKS ARE THESE'
Lenox, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Wild animals are active year-round at Pleasant Valley. Play fun tracking games while looking for animal tracks, homes, and other signs of activity at the sanctuary. Learn how to piece together the clues that wildlife leaves behind to uncover their hidden world. Who: Families- Adults with children 6 to 12.
Cost: (all ages): Members $12, Non-members $15 Where: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mt Rd. Lenox MA 01240 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/99144-whose-tracks-are-these For more info: 413-637-0320 berkshires@massaudubon.org
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MUTTS GONE NUTS: SANTA PAWS
Pittsfield, 2 p.m.
Get ready for a tail-wagging, laugh-out-loud holiday treat for the whole family as Mutts Gone Nuts: Santa Paws returns to The Colonial Theatre (111 South St., Pittsfield, MA) with more mayhem, more mischief and even more four-legged fun. To purchase tickets, visit berkshiretheatre.org.
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READING AND TEA AT ARROWHEAD
Pittsfield, 2 pm
The Berkshire County Historical Society (BCHS) welcomes author Kevin O'Hara to Herman Melville's historic home. O'Hara will read selections from his writing. Following the reading, guests can interact with the author while enjoying tea, hot toddies and an array of sweets.
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BERKSHIRE LYRIC PRESENTS: IN DULCI JUBILO
Washington | Pittsfield, 3 p.m.
Berkshire Lyric presents In Dulci Jubilo, the second of their three 2025 Christmas Concerts on Sunday December 14. The choral program will take place at 3:00 at Saint James Place on Main Street in Great Barrington. Traditional and contemporary a cappella carols by Bach, Rachmaninoff, Lauridsen, Randall Thompson, the Berkshire's Charlie Fitzhugh and others will take advantage of the beautiful setting and acoustics of this former Episcopal church. The 85 voice Berkshire Lyric Chorus will be joined by our young women’s ensemble Melodious Accord and soloists Steve Hassmer and John Demler. Tickets are $35 and will be sold at the door or in advance through the website www.BerkshireLyric.org . This popular concert in Great Barrington has been sold out for several years, so purchase tickets early.
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FAMILY HANUKKAH CELEBRATION
Becket, 4 - 6 p.m.
? Celebrate Hanukkah with the Becket Arts Center on December 14, 2025 (First night of Hanukkah) ?
Join us for a Hanukkah celebration at BAC. Let’s fill the evening with light, laughter, song, and community spirit!
$10 per person (Free for Becket Arts Center Members)
Open to friends of all ages and to anyone who savors the holiday spirit, singing, silliness, and the smell of sizzling latkes!
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LENOX MEETING HOUSE COMMUNITY CAROLING
Lenox, 4:30 to 6 pm
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MUTTS GONE NUTS: SANTA PAWS
Pittsfield, 5 p.m.
Get ready for a tail-wagging, laugh-out-loud holiday treat for the whole family as Mutts Gone Nuts: Santa Paws returns to The Colonial Theatre (111 South St., Pittsfield, MA) with more mayhem, more mischief and even more four-legged fun. To purchase tickets, visit berkshiretheatre.org.
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Great Barrington, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us at Berkshire South Regional Community Center for An Evening with The Berkshire Medium, Pam Ellis. Pam has helped countless people find comfort and clarity by connecting with loved ones who have passed. She’s shared her gift at local organizations, schools, and on TV—and now she’s bringing that experience to Berkshire South.
You never know… a loved one may have a message waiting for you.
Register/Tickets: $55 for members and $65 for guests
https://berkshiresouth.org/community-adult/
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Becket, 10-11 a.m.
Circle time, stories, movement, music and play for kids birth through age 3 at the Becket Athenaeum; siblings are always welcome. Coffee and tea for caregivers, snacks for kids.
In collaboration with the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement program, which the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care funds.
Email info@bwlibrary.org to RSVP and click here to view all library events.
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BERKSHIRE GREEN DRINKS: A NEW VISION FOR PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Pittsfield, 6 pm
Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) staff members will share updates from their work in 2025 at the December Berkshire Green Drinks event. This free hybrid event will take place online via Zoom and in person at BEAT's Environmental Leadership and Education Center, 20 Chapel St, Pittsfield, MA. The in-person social gathering will begin around 5:15 PM; the presentation and Zoom meeting will start at 6:00 PM.
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Lenox, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Dive into the fascinating world of wildlife tracking with a beginner-friendly walk in search of tracks, scat, and signs of predator and prey interactions. ADULTS. $15 Members, $20 Non-members Where: The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home, 3 Plunkett St. Lenox MA 01240 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/98312-tracking-winter-wildlife-for-beginners For more info: 413-637-0320, berkshires@massaudubon.org
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BERKSHIRE ATHENAEUM ANNOUNCES FAMILY SEARCH 101 SESSION
Pittsfield, 1:30 pm
The Local History Department of the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, announces Family Search 101. Researcher David Heath will present an introduction to the basics of Family Search, a free genealogy database.
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RIGGS THEATRE 37 PRESENTS: MOLIèRE'S THE LEARNED LADIES
Stockbridge, 7:30 p.m.
Reserve your tickets now! Riggs Theatre 37's winter production of Molière's The Learned Ladies, a comedy about the vicissitudes of love, runs December 17-21. Nightly shows from Wednesday, December 17 through Sunday, December 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 (general public); $10 (students & seniors) Reservations: Call 413-298-5519 extension 5606
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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). Ages 13+ are welcome. RSVP appreciated.
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CLARK ART, IMAGES SCREEN 'THE THIRD MAN'
Williamstown, 6 pm
The Clark Art Institute, in collaboration with Images Cinema, concludes its Noir Film Series with a screening of "The Third Man" (1949)
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THE WINTER SOLSTICE IN STORY AND SONG
Becket, 7 - 9 p.m.
Tales and songs of the Winter Solstice come to life in this dramatic storytelling with award-winning storyteller and theatre artist Diane Edgecomb accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan.
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with ancient tales of light, evergreen myths, and entertaining seasonal stories surrounded by traditional and original music and song. Award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings to life olden tales of the longest nights: the hauntingly beautiful Baldur and the Mistletoe from Scandinavia, humorous English Wassail traditions and the Tanzanian folktale of how the animal kingdom brought light and life during the darkest times. Becket Arts Center
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YOGA WITH RIMA SALA
Becket, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Get ready to unwind, stretch, and strengthen your body in this all-levels yoga class. We'll move mindfully through a series of poses, connecting our breath to each movement. You'll build heat, increase flexibility, and improve your balance, all while finding a sense of calm and focus.
This class is perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis looking to deepen their practice. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged. Leave feeling refreshed, centered, and ready to take on your week. Becket Arts Center
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