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EPISCOPAL REVIVAL
Pittsfield, 1 p.m.
The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry, presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church, will preach at an Episcopal revival sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts and The Episcopal Church. The Presiding Bishop will preach at the Sunday service to be held at First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield at 1 p.m. FUMC was selected among several sites because of location and size. Curry will travel to Worcester later that afternoon, to preach at The Hanover Theater. Both revival events on October 21 will be livestreamed by The Episcopal Church.

BERKSHIRE DRUM FEST
Windsor, 10:30 a.m.-Noon and 1-2:30 p.m.
The ninth annual Berkshire Drum Fest, to support the Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center, will be held at the Windsor Town Hall, 1927 Route 9. Drum Fest 2018 will feature West African drum classes on Sunday led by master drummer and “Djembe Fola” Namory Keita from Sangbarala, Guinea West Africa with a performance on Saturday with Namory Keita, the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers led by Aimee Gelinas, Chris Hairston and special guests. Visit the website or Facebook event page for more info.

TALK ON NATIONAL PARKS
Lenox, 4 p.m.
The Distinguished Lecture Series at the Lenox Library continues with Ronald H. Epp, Ph.D., a historian and professor of philosophy with a background in scholarly publishing and academic library leadership. His research over the last two decades into the Massachusetts families that influenced the development of conservation philanthropy has resulted in numerous talks and publications for Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island Historical Society, and many other organizations. He served as a consultant for the Ken Burns documentary "America’s Best Idea: the National Parks" and has uncovered and inventoried hidden collections of documents relating to the history of Acadia National Park.

'HAUNTED BY MURDER'
Lenox, 5 p.m.
The Comical Mystery Tour ensemble returns to Ventfort Hall with an encore presentation of "Haunted by Murder." In production since 1995, The Comical Mystery Tour has had over 50,000 audience members viewing and/or participating in their programs. The ensemble appears regularly at Ventfort Hall. The cost is $40 per person including a full course dinner. A cash bar is available for beer and wine. Seating is limited; call 413-637-3206.

FAMILY FUN 5K
Stockbridge, 9 a.m.
The Stockbridge Library Association will host its third annual Family Fun 5K. Runners and walkers will assemble at the Stockbridge Library at the corner of Main and Elm streets and follow a route that traverses Church Street, North Church Street, Old Meeting House Road, Vine Street, Main Street, ending at the Stockbridge Town Offices Parking Lot. There will be ongoing supervised activities for children in the park adjacent to the Town Offices. All ages are welcome. Cash prizes will be given to the top man and top woman runners. The children's 100-yard dash winner also will receive a prize. Registration is online in advance and begins at 8 a.m. and is $25 in advance and $30 on race day, $50 for a family, $10 for youthgs 12 to 17, and $5 for kids 3 to 11 in the 100-yard dash.

MONDAY - OCTOBER 22, 2018

AUTHOR READING
North Adams, 6 p.m.
Author and educator Richard Markham will read from and discuss his treatise “Beyond Extremism, Hatred and Violence: Toward a More Peaceful World” at the North Adams Public Library. In a world cast into stark relief by entrenched beliefs on the right and the left, Markham uses spirituality and philosophy to soften our hard edges. How can we address the social problems of our age if we fail to listen deeply to the “other” voices in the room' Markham, a former Trustee of this library, has used his retirement to think deeply and give us the gift of his perspective.

FICTION READING BY STEVEN DUNN

North Adams, 7 p.m.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) presents a reading with Q & A by fiction writer Steven Dunn on Monday, October 22 at 7 PM in MCLA's Gallery 51 (51 Main Street in North Adams, MA). Steven Dunn is the author of two innovative novels from Tarpaulin Sky Press, Potted Meat (2016) and water & power (2018). Potted Meat was a finalist for the Colorado Book Award and shortlisted for Granta’s Best of Young American Novelists. He was born and raised in West Virginia, and is currently an MFA student at Goddard College, and a MFA advisor at Regis University.

HOMESCHOOL STEAM DAY
Pittsfield, 9:30 a.m.-noon
The Berkshire Museum presents Homeschool STEAM Day to kick off Massachusetts STEM Week. Homeschool families are invited to a day of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on experiences in the galleries. The day will begin with a welcome reception, during which families can enjoy snacks and learn about the museum’s winter/spring Homeschool STEAM Session offerings before starting their adventures in the galleries. Special activities will be available from 10 a.m. to noon and a lunch space will be available to families wishing to extend their day at the museum. Preregistration is encouraged. Tickets include admission to the museum for the entire day and are $15 per child; accompanying adults and children under 4 are free. Call 413-443-7171, ext. 336.

TUESDAY - OCTOBER 23, 2018

LIBRARY STORYTIME
Lanesborough, 10:15 a.m.
The Lanesborough Library hosts stories, music and crafts every Tuesday for ages 1 to 5. Learn a new fingerplay, try a glockenspiel or xylophone. Stay afterwards for playtime with puppets or puzzles.

PROF. GURMINDER BHOGAL - CLASS OF 1960 LECTURE

Williamstown, 4:15 p.m.
Prof. Gurminder Kaur Bhogal, Catherine Mills Davis Associate Professor of Music at Wellesley College, gives a Class of 1960 Lecture titled “Claude Debussy’s Clair de Lune: From Moonlight to Stardom” for the Williams College Department of Music. In celebration of the centenary of Claude Debussy’s death in 1918, this lecture will explore how Clair de Lune, a piece for which the French composer had little regard, has managed to become one of his best-known compositions. While examining Clair de Lune‘s connections to the art and poetry of its milieu, Gurminder Bhogal will draw attention to how this piece continues to be re-imagined across genres and media including film, popular music, and video games. https://events.williams.edu/event/prof-gurminder-bhogal-class-of-1960-lecture/ Free Room 30 Bernhard Music Center, 54 Chapin Drive, Williams College, Williamstown, MA @ 4:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 24, 2018

MET OPERA LIVE IN HD: SAINT-SA�NS�S SAMSON ET DALILA (ENCORE)

Great Barrington, 1:00pm
Saint-Saëns’s biblical epic Samson et Dalila stars Elīna Garanča and Roberto Alagna in the title roles; the pair was last seen together by HD audiences in the acclaimed 2010 transmission of Bizet’s Carmen. Laurent Naouri co-stars as the High Priest, with Elchin Azizov as the Philistine King Abimélech and Dmitry Belosselskiy as the Old Hebrew. Darko Tresnjak, the Tony Award–winning director of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, makes his Met debut directing the first new Met production of the opera in 20 years. Sir Mark Elder conducts. For more information and tickets click here or call the Box Office at 413.528.0100 Wednesday-Saturday, Noon-4pm.

GUIDING GOOD CHOICES PARENT WORKSHOP
North Adams, 4 - 6 p.m.
North Adams Public Schools Welcome Center, 20 Brayton Hill Terrace Parents are the number 1 reason kids choose not to use alcohol and drugs. This free 2 hour workshop teaches parents the skills to help talk to their kids about alcohol and drug use. Learn how to be a source of good information and learn the results of the local student health survey. The American Academy of Pediatricians recommends parents talk to their kids about alcohol by age 9. Registration is required; call the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition at (413) 663-7588 to reserve your spot. Childcare and transportation is available upon request.

'FUNNY MOMENTS'
Stockbridge, 4 p.m.
"Funny Moments," staged readings of seven short comedic plays directed by Milton Lestz, will be presented at the Unicorn Theater, 6 East St. The cast, known as "Milton's Gang," includes Alyce Bernstein, Paul Bernstein, Peter Podol, Karel Fisher, Laura Gardner and Tom Gardner. Narrator is Adam Irick. The themes of these funny plays range from a robbery in the park to a wake at a funeral home. This event is free and open to the public.

BALANCE: ESSENTIAL OILS AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Lenox, 5:30 p.m.
Presenters: Kay Judge CA and Erin Judge Attendees will learn about the use of Aromatherapy to support cognitive functions such as memory, focus, motivation and concentration as well as their use to manage stress, tension and to promote emotional balance. Participants will create a personal inhaler and a custom blend in a roller bottle. The class meets at the Lenox Community Center on 10/24/2018 at 5:30 pm. Registration is required and seating is limited. A materials fee of $30.00 will be collected The presenters are not essential oil distributors, Kay Judge is a certified Clinical Aromatherapist certified through Heart of Herbs Herbal School. Join us for a fun and educational evening! To register call (413) 242-4069 or email blueskyewellness.aromatherapy@gmail.com

FRESCO FLOWER BOX PAINT & SIP FUNDRAISER

New York, 6 p.m.
Framed by Fresh Fresco Flowers! Join us on WED 10/24/18 6-8pm for a Paint and Sip fundraiser to benefit the North Chatham Free Library. You’ll learn how to paint this authentic European image of "Fresco Flower Box" on a large 16x20 canvas. At the North Chatham Library, 4287 Route 203, North Chatham, NY. All painting materials, light snacks and donation included for $35. BYOB. Reserve your seats at www.berkshirepaintandsip.com or call (413) 205-8346.

THURSDAY - OCTOBER 25, 2018

SEVEN TIMES SALT - VISITING ARTIST SERIES

Williamstown, 8 p.m.
Seven Times Salt offers an evening of music inspired by William Shakespeare, “Easy As Lying: The Music of Shakespeare’s Globe.” This spirited musical celebration was conceived in honor of William Shakespeare’s 450th birthday. The group presents some of the songs the Bard mentions by name, as well as works by his musical contemporaries including Morley, Ferrabosco, Byrd, Dowland, and Robert Johnson. Also included are choice excerpts from his plays read aloud by Seven Times Salt’s finest thespians. Dances from the Elizabethan and Jacobean courts and a saucy ballad or two round out the evening’s festivities! https://events.williams.edu/event/seven-times-salt-visiting-artist-series/ Free Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall Bernhard Music Center, 54 Chapin Drive, Williams College, Williamstown, MA @ 8 p.m.

FRIDAY - OCTOBER 26, 2018

MILHAM PLANETARIUM SHOWS
Williamstown, 8 p.m.
Williams College invites you to experience the wonders of our universe at the Milham Planetarium, located inside the Old Hopkins Observatory. Astronomy students at the college will host free shows for the public on Friday evenings. Audiences will be treated to shows from the high-precision Zeiss Skymaster ZKP3/B opto-mechanical planetarium projector, installed in April 2005. For reservations (required) contact Michele Rech at 413-597-2188 or via email. Others will be admitted as space permits.

WILLIAMS CHAMBER PLAYERS

Williamstown, 8 p.m.
Williams Chamber Players offer their second concert of the season, an exciting study in contrasts of composers, musicians, instrumentation, and genres. Inspired by a recent visit by composer Melinda Wagner, guitarist Robert Phelps performs her composition “Arabesque.” Jacqueline DeVoe, flute; Carl Jenkins, oboe; Stephen Walt, bassoon offer Telemann’s Tafelmusik for flute, oboe, bassoon and continuo, with harpsichordist Edwin Lawrence. Celebrating the refurbishment of the school’s harpsichord, Mr. Lawrence also presents the Harpsichord Concerto by Manuel de Falla. Bass-baritone Keith Kibler presents Songs from Shakespeare’s Tempest, collaborating with lutist Matt Wright. The final work of the evening is by the composer Amy Beach: Piano Quintet in F# Minor op. 67 https://events.williams.edu/event/williams-chamber-players-2/ Free Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall Bernhard Music Center, 54 Chapin Drive, Williams College, Williamstown, MA @ 8 p.m.

SATURDAY - OCTOBER 27, 2018

FIRST ANNUAL HALLOWEEN DOG PARADE
Lenox, 11:00 a.m. � 1:00 p.m.
It’s our first annual dog parade. You and your furry friend are encouraged to dress up and strut your stuff! Prizes will be awarded for Best Literary Costume, Cutest Costume, Best Hand-Made Costume, and Best Matching Costume. Free, 11:00 a.m. Registration recommended. The Mount, 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, Massachusetts 01240-0974 413-551-5111

TOWARDS A NEW RECONSTRUCTION: LAND, RACISM, AND ECONOMIC EMANCIPATION

Windsor, 1:00 PM
On Saturday, October 27th, Leah Penniman and Ed Whitfield will deliver the 38th Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of W. E. B. Du Bois. The talks will take place at Saint James Place 352 Main Street, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Tickets for the 38th Annual E. F. Schumacher Lectures are $25 and may be purchased online at www.centerforneweconomics.org/events or if you wish to purchase tickets by cash, check, or BerkShares local currency, please contact the Schumacher Center directly at (413) 528-1737 or email schumacher@centerforneweconomics.org.

MET OPERA LIVE IN HD: PUCCINI�S LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST

Great Barrington, 1:00 p.m.
Soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek sings Puccini’s gun-slinging heroine in this romantic epic of the Wild West, alongside star tenor Jonas Kaufmann in the role of the outlaw Dick Johnson. Baritone �eljko Lučić is the vigilante sheriff Jack Rance, and Marco Armiliato conducts. For tickets click here or call the Box Office at 413.528.0100 Wednesday-Saturday, Noon-4pm.

BLANTYRE HALLOWEEN PARTY
Lenox, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Blantyre will host a Harry Potter-inspired Halloween Party for adults. Guests will be able to enjoy the Gilded Age Estate where the iconic movie soundtrack was written. To enhance the experience, this event will feature live entertainment, inspired food, butter beer and creative cocktails. Guests are also invited and encouraged to dress like their favorite Harry Potter character. Reservations can be made by calling 844-881-0104.

ZAMBEZI MARIMBA BAND AT WILLIAMS COLLEGE

Williamstown, 8 p.m.
Zambezi performs with the verve and energy in a free performance open to all. Inspired by traditional Zimbabwean marimba music as well as contemporary African styles, the troupe also takes on music from many traditions. Fun for the whole family! https://events.williams.edu/event/zambezi-marimba-band-family-days-concert/ Free Chapin Hall Bernhard Music Center, 54 Chapin Drive, Williams College, Williamstown, MA @ 8 p.m.

I AM A SEAGULL

North Adams, 8
Immerse yourself in an eccentric community of actors and their frenzied and loving attempt to stage Chekhov’s play The Seagull in upstate NY. Playfully blending documentary and narrative, this film dissolves boundaries between audience and performer, representation and reality. A folksy set from musicians featured in the film starts off the evening. Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, 1040 MASS MoCA WAY, North Adams, MA 01247 413.662.2111

FALL FAMILY FUN WEEKEND

Mt. Washington, All Day
Come join us and celebrate the best of fall in the Berkshires with a host of family friendly activities: -Specialty fall crafts, hay rides, high & low ropes, and cozy campfires with s’mores -Scenic hikes with breathtaking views of famous Berkshire fall foliage -Take a stroll through our very own pumpkin patch -Everyone is welcome: families, individuals, kids, adults & seniors! Learn more or register on line at http://camphirock.org/camps/family-camp/

SUNDAY - OCTOBER 28, 2018

ROOSTER PAINT & SIP BENEFIT FOR CHATHAM LADIES AUXILIARY

New York, 2 p.m.
Let's rock the red rooster on SUN 10/28/18 2-4pm. Join us for a Paint and Sip fundraiser to benefit the Chatham Fire Ladies Auxiliary. You’ll learn how to paint this colorful image of "Rooster" on a large 16x20 canvas. At the Chatham Fire Dept, 10 Hoffman St, Chatham, NY. All painting materials, light snack and donation included for $35. BYOB. Reserve your seats at www.berkshirepaintandsip.com or call (413) 205-8346.

'ALL SAINTS' SCREENING
North Adams, 3:30 p.m.
All Saints Berkshires Episcopal Church will have a free showing of the movie "All Saints" starring John Corbett. All are welcome and encouraged to bring their own snacks and refreshments to enjoy while watching. Please enter thru the parish hall door, not the church door. The movie will be shown in the 2nd Floor Media Room.

ADAMS LIONS CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PARADE

Adams, 3:30 p.m.
The Adams Lions Club’s annual Halloween Parade for children will step off on Sunday, Oct. 28, from the Adams Community Bank at Center and Myrtle Streets and end in the Depot Street/Adams Visitors Center parking lot. Children, in costume, are asked to gather at 3:30 pm at the Adams Community Bank Center Street parking lot (across from Big Y). There is no charge for the event. The parade begins at 4 pm, with marchers heading from Center Street to the east side of Park Street, then turning right onto East Maple Street to the visitors center parking lot, where the Adams Lions Club trailer will serve cider donuts and Halloween treats and the club will award prizes for the best costumes. The parade and refreshments are free and offered by the Lions to support youth. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit www.lionsclubs.org.

A BAROQUE CONCERT FOR A FALL AFTERNOON

Great Barrington, 4 p.m.
Join the Aston Magna Chamber Players for a lovely Berkshire afternoon of sonatas on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, at 4 p.m., at Saint James Place in Great Barrington, performed on period instruments by a quartet of gifted musicians. The program includes sonatas by by Johann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, Dietrich Buxtehude, and J.S. Bach’s “A Musical Offering.” A pre-concert talk takes place at 3, with Aston Magna Artistic Director Daniel Stepner. Tickets: $35 in Adv. $40 D.O.S. Call 888-492-1283 or purchase online here.

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY (1966)

Great Barrington, 7 p.m.
Clint Eastwood (The Good), Lee Van Cleef (The Bad) and Eli Wallach (The Ugly) star in Sergio Leone’s famed Spaghetti Western. Known for its use of long shots, close-ups, and tension, Leone's Civil War era epic is considered one of the greatest Westerns of all time. $8 movie / $10 movie & drink/FREE for Mahaiwe Members For tickets and more information click here or call the Box Office at 413.528.0100 Wednesday- Saturday, noon-4pm. The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230 -- Box Office: 413-528-0100

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