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NORMAN ROCKWELL’S STOCKBRIDGE WALKING TOUR
Stockbridge, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

$20; separate from Museum Admission

These tours do not take place at the Museum. Tour groups will meet on Main Street. Transportation to Main Street from the Museum is not provided.

Take a guided walking tour of downtown Stockbridge and discover how the town and its inhabitants both inspired Norman Rockwell and appeared in some of his most iconic works of art. Explore the history of this 1734 village–including its Mohican origins.

Stops will include Norman Rockwell’s home on South Street, his first studio on Main Street, the Old Corner House (site of the original Norman Rockwell Museum), Chief John Konkapot’s property, the Red Lion Inn, the former site of Alice’s Restaurant, and more!

Limited capacity- advance reservations required. Event is rain or shine.

Meet in front of The Old Corner House, 48 Main Street; public on street parking, or designated spaces at Town Hall. Tour route is mostly flat, and on sidewalks.

Group size maximum of 24

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/norman-rockwells-stockbridge-walking-tour-17/

CRAFTY KIDS
Pittsfield, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Visit the Library for a drop-in craft program! Library staff will prepare a fun craft for kids of all ages to make and take home. Great for the whole family.

¡Visita la biblioteca y participa en nuestro taller de manualidades! El personal de la biblioteca preparará una manualidad divertida para que niños de todas las edades la realicen y se la lleven a casa. ¡Ideal para toda la familia!

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

BIG BLUE BLOCKS PARTY
Pittsfield, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Families with youth of all ages are invited to play and explore with the Library’s Big Blue Blocks.

Se invita a las familias con jóvenes de todas las edades a jugar y explorar con los Big Blue Blocks de la biblioteca.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

STORYTIME WITH STAY & PLAY
Becket, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Becket Athenaeum hosts a storytime from 10:30 to 11 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.

RSVP appreciated.

ARTIST TALK: DAVID RICCI – HUNTER GATHERER, A PHOTOBOOK
Lee, 12:30 to 1:30 pm

An Artist talk with photographer David Ricci about his latest photobook, Hunter Gatherer: Salvaged Stories of American Culture. The event will be held at the Lee Library.

BERKSHIRES JAZZ SUMMER SHOWCASE
Pittsfield, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Westside Riverway Park, 181 Dewey Ave, Pittsfield, MA

Bands: Flat Bed Jazz Band, The Lucky 5, Wanda Houston

Admission: Free. Rain or shine. Bring lawn chairs. Porta Potties, food, beer garden, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Do not bring alcohol. Parking: on street parking and parking lots throughout downtown Pittsfield. For more information, visit berkshiresjazz.org.

HOTCHKISS SUMMER PIANO PORTALS CONCERT SERIES - THE FRANK GALA CONCERT
Connecticut, 7:30 p.m.

A highlight of the Summer Portals Piano Concert Series, The Frank Gala Concert brings together pianists Fabio Witkowski, Gisele Witkowski, and Phillipe Raskin with the acclaimed Fine Arts Quartet for an evening of chamber music masterpieces. The program features Brahms’s Piano Quartet in C Minor and Piano Quintet, showcasing the richness, power, and lyricism of one of the Romantic era’s greatest composers. Free and open to the public. Scenic picnic grounds open two hours before the concert.

The Hotchkiss School
Katherine M. Elfers Hall
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT

TRAVELLER - THE CHRIS STAPLETON EXPERIENCE
Dalton, 8 p.m.

THE STATIONERY FACTORY

Traveller - The Chris Stapleton Experience is the brainchild of Alec Antobenedetto, The voice of Traveller. He also plays drums for many of the areas most popular bands including the Peacheaters (An Allman Brothers Band Experience), Confounded Bridge (Celebrating the Music of Led Zeppelin), Pieces of Eight, and many more. As Alec says "I just heard his voice and over the years it had become more than obvious I had to do this", so I called up some music friends and they all jumped in feet first. This is such a fun group to be around. We love this music and playing this music for people and seeing their reaction means everything".

Traveller is:

Alex Antobenedetto - Vocals

Tina D'Aurizio - Vocals & Light Percussion

Rick "The Senator" Goode - Guitar & Vocals

Leo Melanson - Pedal Steel, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar

Jay Tullio - Acoustic Guitar & Mandolin

Dave Hines - Bass & Vocals

Mike Iannantuoni - Drums

Mike Duca - Percussion

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