Join us for this FREE 3-part parenting workshop on Mondays in September. An easy-to-learn, evidence-based parenting program for 2-12 year olds. Learn how to discipline without arguing, yelling, or physical discipline. Manage troublesome behavior with reason, patience, and compassion. Encourage and respect children’s growing independence. Learn strategies for growing self-esteem. Transportation & childcare available with at least 24 hr notice. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: 413.663.7588 / NKENNEDY@NBCCOALITION.ORG

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Drop-in at our weekly bike collective open hours, where bicycles can be donated, earned, worked on or purchased, empowering and building a bike community. North Adams Armory basement, 206 Ashland St. The Bike Collective is working to make biking accessible to more people who may not have reliable and consistent transportation, and who have bikes in need of repair and maintenance. Free and open to the public. More info: 413-663-7588

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Young children and their families are welcome for readings and music. Storytime will be outside at the Water Department, 20 Bridge St. (just down the hill from the library) and inside the library if it rains. Call  413-442-0222 or check the Facebook page for updates. Children must be accompanied by an adult; if inside, those older than 2 must wear a face-covering.

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Join the fun at our after school Drop-In Art Club! Designed for youth, ages 8+. Providing free after-school activities to youth, once a week, at the UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams.  Caregivers are not required to attend, but the program facilitators are not responsible for childcare. Snacks and supplies provided! Call the nbCC for more info: 413-663-7588

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As a part of Climate Prep Week, presenters (including some local experts) will speak about energy efficiency for homes and small businesses, including heat pump installation, and the Mass Save incentives included in the new Community First program. Williamstown is one of 30 towns participating. and the talk will take place at the David & Joyce Milne Library. 

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An Evening with Americana Godfather David Bromberg and his Quintet with special guest Robbie Fulks opening If you listened to bluegrass, folk, country or rock music during the 1970s, it was hard to miss the songs of singer-songwriter David Bromberg. Nearly five decades later, Bromberg has gained accolades and recognition for his skilled musicianship of guitar, dobro, fiddle, and mandolin. TheStationery Factory*63 Flansburg Ave., Dalton, MA stationery-factory.com

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Hosted by Mark Franklin – Join us for our 2nd Calliope Cafe, showcasing local high school students! Berkshire County students from classes 2022 to 2027 are invited to perform for their peers on a dedicated soundstage in a café environment provided within the Stationery Factory in Dalton. Mark Franklin, who retired from teaching at Wahconah in 2014, and who coordinated Wahconah’s Calliope Café events in their cafeteria for many years, has agreed to serve as a kind of curator for its renaissance in the Stationery Factory.

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As part of Climate Prep Week, join us for a tour of the many local, pollinator-friendly plants at the Spruces,  with volunteers from Bee Friendly Williamstown.  Free plants for the first 10 attendees!  The Spruces is located at 60 Main St., Williamstown, MA - the tour will take place near the front entrance.

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There will be a bazaar at 573 Mohawk trail in North Adams. There will be a Chinese auction, homemade baked goods, a large fish bowl, fried dough, and hot dogs. All money raised goes to support veterans. 

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The Sixth Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference, featuring presentations by local and regional naturalists and acclaimed authors, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 pm at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, located at 375 Church Street in North Adams, Massachusetts.

Highlighting topics that range from rare birds to tiny organisms that live within the layers of a leaf, the event includes several renowned speakers and exhibitors. It is open to the public, and students of all ages and disciplines are especially encouraged to attend. General admission tickets are $25; student tickets are $15 and include forum credit. To purchase tickets, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/bnhc or call (413) 236-2127.

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1st & 3rd Tuesdays every month. This is a group for grandparents who are actively parenting their grandchildren giving them a safe and confidential space to share similar experiences with other grandparents.  Free pizza and childcare are provided. nbCC Conf. Rm, 61 Main Street, Suite213, North Adams. Questions or to register: 413-663-7588 or email dsenecal@nbccoalition.org.

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Learn about the Nations that called this land home, where they are now and the thriving communities keeping their histories alive, with Heather Bruegl, an Independent Indigenous Consultant and Historian. Will take place at the David & Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main St, Williamstown, MA 01267.

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Join fellow parents on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at the UNO Community Center (157 River Street) for a laid back and low key support group. A peer-drive/peer-supported group in a judgement-free, confidential space. A laid back and low key environment to share interests, experiences, and challenges in child-rearing.No registration required. Drop-in and bring your kiddos! Snacks provided. For more information: 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org

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Williams College Museum of Art is pleased to announce the symposium Women Shaping Space: Feminism and Materiality, held in conjunction with the exhibition Mary Ann Unger: To Shape a Moon from Bone. 

This series of talks and discussions on Oct. 6 and 7 looks outward from the work of pioneering artist Mary Ann Unger (1945–1998) to the contemporary landscape of curators and femme artists working at the intersections of large-scale sculpture, public art, material experimentation, and feminist practice.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 5:30 p.m.: Interdisciplinary artist Heather Hart gives the opening keynote for the symposium Women Shaping Space: Feminism and Materiality, held in conjunction with the exhibition Mary Ann Unger: To Shape a Moon from Bone. Williams College Museum of Art. Free. Reception to follow. Galleries open until 8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.: The Women Shaping Space: Feminism and Materiality symposium looks outward from the work of pioneering artist Mary Ann Unger (1945–1998) to the contemporary landscape of curators and femme artists working at the intersections of large-scale sculpture, public art, material experimentation, and feminist practice. Full program available at artmuseum.williams.edu. All events are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Location: Williams College ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance

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Location: Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center (14 Castle St., Great Barrington, MA 01230) Cost: $17 / $10 ages 21 and under. A rollicking new comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night). After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms. Emily Burns directs this spectacularly entertaining new version of Sheridan’s The Rivals. Featuring a cast including Caroline Quentin, Laurie Davidson, Natalie Simpson and Kelvin Fletcher. Call the box office at 413-528-0100 or visit mahaiwe.org for more info.

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Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday matinee at 2:00pm. Tickets: $23 for members, $28 for nonmembers, and $12 for students. Tickets and memberships can be purchased at GhentPlayhouse.org with no additional processing fees.  

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The Ghent Playhouse, 6 Town Hall Place Ghent, NY 12075

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To rip a mean blues guitar solo and have the vocals to match is one thing. To effortlessly do it all in heels is another thing entirely.  As a young girl growing up in Serbia, Ana Popovic was enchanted with the energy of American Blues Music. She decided to chase her dream of becoming a master of the music, and has since released 12 albums, been on the covers of several magazines, nominated for seven Blues Music Awards nominations, and called "one helluva guitar-player" by none other than Bruce Springsteen. The Stationery Factory, 63 Flansburg Ave. Dalton, stationery-factory.com

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The Garden’s legendary Harvest Festival returns on Columbus Day weekend, continuing an 87-year tradition celebrating autumn in the Berkshires. Considered one of Berkshire’s most iconic autumn events, it encompasses the entire 24-acre Garden campus. The weekend will include continuous live music and entertainment, local and artisan food and refreshments, a clothing and accessories sale, an expanded plant sale, regional vendors, a farmer’s market, pony and hayrides, hay jump, a haunted house and more. Proceeds from this event benefit the Garden’s horticulture and education programs. Admission to the Harvest Festival is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Parking in BBG lots is free. Advance ticketing is available. Event URL: https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/harvest-festival-—-oct-8-9 Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Road  Stockbridge, MA 01262  info@berkshirebotanical.org

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On Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 10 am - 2 pm, the Hoosic River Revival (HRR) is hosting a “Plein-air” Watercolor Painting Workshop with local artist Corry Buckwalter on the south branch of the Hoosic River in North Adams. Plein-air is a term derived from the French phrase en plein air, which literally means, "in the open air." The event will include a demonstration, instruction and feedback from Buckwalter in a setting that takes in the natural beauty of the Hoosic River and the surrounding area. There will be a lunch break from noon to 12:30; participants are asked to bring their own lunch. The event will end with a reception which will include refreshments and group sharing of paintings. Both novice and experienced painters of all ages are welcome to participate. A suggested donation for the workshop, which includes all materials, is $10 per person. Scholarships are available. Registration in advance required; please register at bit.ly/pleinairhrr or by emailing info@hoosicriverrevival.org. This workshop will take place outdoors and it is recommended that participants bring their own chair, water, lunch, and sunscreen. A rain date has been set for Saturday, October 15. HOOSIC RIVER REVIVAL PRESENTS A “PLEIN-AIR” WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022 Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Noel Field berm, 310 State Street, North Adams 

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This family event with activities for kids will feature great local food and talent. Attendees will enjoy fall foods from local restaurants, as well as outside food vendors and food trucks. There will be live entertainment, plenty of free activities, great local food and drink, and so much more. For more details visit https://visitchathamny.com/chatham-octoberfeast/

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Join us during Hudson’s Second Saturday Gallery Crawl on October 8th for a new show by Gretchen Kelly. In her new work, Kelly explores the human body’s delicate balance of fluidity and solidity. She writes, “I have no desire to work on a painting over and over--for me, the art I make is about what I can do in that moment in time, what I can capture in seconds. The human figure is always moving, feeling, changing-it is never totally still. The potential of the human body to express is what I am interested in.”

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Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday matinee at 2:00pm. Tickets: $23 for members, $28 for nonmembers, and $12 for students. Tickets and memberships can be purchased at GhentPlayhouse.org with no additional processing fees.  

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The Ghent Playhouse 6 Town Hall Place Ghent, NY 12075

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The Garden’s legendary Harvest Festival returns on Columbus Day weekend, continuing an 87-year tradition celebrating autumn in the Berkshires. Considered one of Berkshire’s most iconic autumn events, it encompasses the entire 24-acre Garden campus. The weekend will include continuous live music and entertainment, local and artisan food and refreshments, a clothing and accessories sale, an expanded plant sale, regional vendors, a farmer’s market, pony and hayrides, hay jump, a haunted house and more. Proceeds from this event benefit the Garden’s horticulture and education programs. Admission to the Harvest Festival is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Parking in BBG lots is free. Advance ticketing is available. Event URL: https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/harvest-festival-—-oct-8-9 Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Road  Stockbridge, MA 01262  info@berkshirebotanical.org

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Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday matinee at 2:00pm. Tickets: $23 for members, $28 for nonmembers, and $12 for students. Tickets and memberships can be purchased at GhentPlayhouse.org with no additional processing fees.  

https://www.ghentplayhouse.org/buyer-and-cellar  https://www.simpletix.com/e/buyer-cellar-tickets-108428

The Ghent Playhouse 6 Town Hall Place Ghent, NY 12075

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On Sunday, October 9th at 4:00 p.m., the West Stockbridge Chamber Players will perform a benefit concert in support of the Restoration Campaign for the Old Town Hall in West Stockbridge. Featuring the Chambers Players’ artistic director Catherine Hudgins on clarinet, Linda Toote on flute, Sheila Fiekowsky on violin, Daniel Getz on viola, and Alexandre Lecarme on cello, the program will include Zoltán Kodály’s Intermezzo for String Trio, W. A. Mozart’s Quartet for Flute and Strings in D Major, K. 285, Natalie Hunt’s Quartet for clarinet, violin, viola and cello, and Rezsö Kókai’s Quartettino for Clarinet, Violin, Viola and Cello. Tickets ($35) can be reserved at weststockbridgehistory.org. Limited attendance – first come, first served. Masks optional

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Berkshires Jazz presents an evening of big-band jazz, with saxophonist-vocalist Grace Kelly and the UConn Jazz Ensemble, Sunday evening, Oct. 9, in Dalton, Massachusetts. An unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer and band leader Grace Kelly has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 14 acclaimed albums and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl and as part of the house band for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” – all before reaching her mid-twenties. She takes a break from her band’s 28-city CD tour and returns to the Berkshires for a one-time concert with a kickin’ big band, at The Stationery Factory. It’s the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend, typically the peak weekend for fall foliage viewing. When the sun goes down, the Jazz begins. The Stationery Factory, 63 Flansburg Ave., Dalton, stationery-factory.com

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FREE: Berkshire native Corey Zink and his Tennessee-based classic country band will perform a free concert for the community at the gazebo behind Town Hall, across the street from the Mahaiwe. Bring lawn chairs and blankets! Call the box office at 413-528-0100 or visit mahaiwe.org for more info.

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On Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m., the Clark Art Institute screens Foragers, the second presentation in its five-part Film and Art series, which runs from September through November.

The free showing is open to the public and takes place in the Clark’s auditorium. No registration is required

For more information, visit clarkart.edu/events.

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