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North Adams, 10 to 11:30 p.m.
See, touch, and explore emergency vehicles, construction trucks, and more. Meet community members and learn about local agencies.
The first half hour will be sensory friendly, no loud noises or lights.
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: OPEN-CAPTION PERFORMANCE
Lenox, 2 p.m.
Shakespeare & Company presents a series of open–caption performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, featuring the Northeast Regional Tour of Shakespeare. Ideal for audience members with hearing disabilities, open captioning features a large projection screen above the stage, displaying the text the actors are reciting via “super captions.”
Four performances will be staged during public school’s April Vacation Week:
- Wednesday, April 17 at 2 pm
- Thursday, April 18 at 7 pm
- Friday, April 19 at 7 pm
- Saturday, April 20 at 2 pm, including Shakespeare’s Birthday Bash
The Northeast Regional Tour of Shakespeare reaches more than 20,000 students, teachers, and audience members each year, and has been part of Shakespeare & Company’s repertoire since 1982.
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North Adams, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Join us for some family fun during spring break at the Valley Park Lanes Candle Pin Bowling Alley! Bowling and shoe rentals will be free. We'll provide some refreshments and snacks. This event will fill quickly. Registration is required. Please contact us by calling 413-663-7588 or emailing nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
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MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Pittsfield, 2 p.m.
Shakespeare and Company brings their production of “Midsummer Night’s Dream” to the auditorium of the Athenaeum. This free, 90- minute performance complete with setting and costumes is not to be missed!!
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GAME NIGHT @BECKETATHENAEUM
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).
Masks optional.
Ages 13+ are welcome.
RSVP appreciated.
Click here to view all Becket Athenaeum events.
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TUNING YOUR INSTRUMENT WORKSHOP AT SHAKESPEARE
Lenox
Shakespeare & Company’s Center for Actor Training presents Tuning Your Instrument, a two-day workshop focused on voice and movement practices on Thursday, April 18, and Friday, April 19 at its Lenox, Mass. campus.
Led by Shakespeare & Company’s Director of Training Sheila Bandyopadhyay and Faculty Member Ariel Bock, Tuning Your Instrument is open to artists at all experience levels and offers a focused exploration of Linklater Voice and Pure Movement practices to improve vocal and physical expression.
The workshop is designed for anyone interested in performance-based voice and bodywork, and can also serve as a complement to the 2024 Lenox Weekend Intensive, held April 19 through 21.
Tuning Your Instrument will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day; tuition is $200 USD. Discounted tuition of $150 will be offered to participants also registered for the Lenox Weekend Intensive. For more information or to apply, visit shakespeare.org, or call (413) 637-1199, ext. 114.
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North Adams, 2 p.m.
Families are invited to join youth services at the North Adams Public Library on Friday April 19th at 2:00pm for a viewing of the movie "WISH". Free popcorn and drinks will be available. Youth under the age of 10 must have an adult present at all times.
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JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
Great Barrington, 8 p.m.
Join Joanne Shaw Taylor and her stellar band performing songs from her critically acclaimed studio album, Nobody’s Fool, as well as songs from the upcoming new album. Her guitar prowess, vocal abilities, and songwriting talents reach new heights as she presents a bold slate of material at the peak of her career. Joanne will also dig deep into her rich back catalogue where she will hand-pick songs from her previous recordings along with classic blues songs. Taylor has become one of the hottest live acts on the modern Blues scene, and soon you’ll see why. You don’t want to miss Joanne Shaw Taylor in this unforgettable night of soul and blues-rock!
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Pittsfield, 2 - 3:30 p.m
Lara Tupper presents “Scarlet Letters,” a writing workshop for adults. Tupper will use excerpts from Berkshire authors to prompt participants to write/journal. The program is supported by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council which is supported by the MA Cultural Council. Preregister by calling 413 499 9480 ext. 202, the Adult Services and Program department of Pittsfield’s public library.
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OLD FASHIONED CHURCH SUPPER
Lee, 5:30 p.m.
Lee Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, hosts a dinner of lasagna, tossed salad, bread, brownie sundaes. Adults $15, children 5-11 $7, younger than 5 eat free. All are welcome. To order tickets, call 413-243-1033, email uccleechurch@gmail.com or stop by the church office.
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LENOX CONTRA DANCE
Lenox, 7:15 p.m.
Tony Pisano (accordion), Josh Pisano (percussion), Eric Martin (fiddle and viola), Susan Creighton (keyboard), and Eric Buddington (fiddle), with caller Jon Greene. Roles will be Larks and Robins
Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers - 2nd dance free! Dances begin with a 15 minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.
Please do not come to a dance if you have any symptoms or recently tested positive for COVID-19 or were in close contact with someone who recently tested positive.
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BACK IN BLACK
Dalton, 7:30 p.m.
with special guest Shyne kicking off the night!
The "True AC/DC Experience" show performed by BACK IN BLACK has been touring the United States since 1990, entertaining audiences with their accurate replication of AC/DC's music old and new. Armed with an impressive song list of over 80 songs you are sure to be pleased. The high energy live show, professional sound and production, and exact song replication will surely leave you wanting more! BACK IN BLACK - THE TRUE AC/DC EXPERIENCE! There is no substitute.
Doors open at 6:30/Show 7:30
We are now offering pick your own seat ~ Seating begins behind dance floor
Alongside the powerhouse performance of Back In Black, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a piece of rock 'n' roll history!
Brian Johnson's legendary signed motorcycle will be at the show!!
The Stationery Factory • stationery-factory.com
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Dalton, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fabulous indoor flea market...Vendors with vintage collections, clothing, shoes, hats, jewelry, crafts, cards, hand made items, art, herbal gifts, baked goods, and so much more! Great music by Elaine Morel, Sean and Deb Connors, Charlies Bistro Bus food truck....its is a very cool eclectic event for all!
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MET OPERA LIVE IN HD: PUCCINI’S LA RONDINE
Great Barrington, 1pm
Puccini’s bittersweet love story makes a rare Met appearance, with soprano Angel Blue starring as the sophisticated French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman in his company debut as Ruggero, an idealistic young man who offers her an alternative to her life of excess. Maestro Speranza Scappucci conducts Nicolas Joël’s Art Deco–inspired staging, which transports audiences from the heart of Parisian nightlife to a dreamy vision of the French Riviera. Soprano Emily Pogorelc and tenor Bekhzod Davronov—both making their Met debuts—complete the cast as Lisette and Prunier.
https://mahaiwe.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-puccinis-la-rondine/
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HOFFMANN BIRD CLUB FIELD TRIP
Williamstown, 7:30 am
Leader's Choice Williamstown
Join us to look for arriving migrants at three or four birdy hotspots in Williamstown. Walking will be easy to moderate on grass, gravel paths or along roadsides. Meet at the Williamstown Public Library, 1095 Main Street, at the intersection of routes 2 and 7.
Please email hoffmannbirdclub@gmail.com to obtain more information.
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North Adams, 5:30 p.m.
Visit the North Adams Public LIbrary for an author talk with poet Stephen Rifkin. Stephen will read from his latest book To Be Continued: The Postings of Stephen Rifkin, a literary memoir & series of reflections. In our beautiful front parlor. Books will be available for signing and purchase. Any questions, please email Adult Services Librarian Ryan Miller at rmiller@northadams-ma.gov, or call (413) 662-3133. The North Adams Public Library is located at 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247.
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JAZZ PRODIGY CONCERT
Pittsfield, 7 p.m.
The Jazz Prodigy Concert of Pittsfield’s Jazz Week features 2 young artists: Jasper Zimmerman, a pianist, and Zach Catalano who plays alto saxophone. They will be accompanied by Berkshire musicians Pete Toigo and Conor Meehan. A FREE event supported by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. 1 Wendell Ave. Pittsfield, MA
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North Adams, 6 p.m.
Are you fascinated, anxious, or simply curious about artificial intelligence and machine learning? Visit the North Adams Public Library to join Williams College professors Mark Hopkins & Rohit Bhattacharya for Understanding Artificial Intelligence, an interactive & educational seminar discussing topics such as: Does anything separate how humans and artificial intelligence reason about the world? As AI advances, how does it affect the way humans view themselves in relation to computers & other devices? How computers acquire language, and convincingly perform linguistic tasks. What problems may arise when AI becomes even more common in the not so distant future. 3rd floor community room. No registration is required. Any questions, please email Adult Services Librarian Ryan Miller at rmiller@northadams-ma.gov, or call (413) 662-3133. The North Adams Public Library is located at 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247.
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PREPARE THE COMMUNITY GARDENS FOR SPRING
Pittsfield, 9:30 AM - Noon
It's almost garden season. Help lay out community garden plots at Canoe Meadows Sanctuary in preparation for the garden opening in early May. Clean out the accessible raised beds and weed and prepare shared herb garden.
Cost: Free & open to the public
Link to register: https://volunteer.massaudubon.org/need/detail/?need_id=917768
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Dalton, 7 p.m.
This is a free monthly “open mic” for high school students in Berkshire County to showcase their talents (music, dance, poetry, etc). Curated by Mark Franklin who retired from Wahconah Regional High School and while there, started the annual Calliope Cafe in the school cafeteria. In the summer of 2022, he was asked to bring it to The Stationery Factory as a monthly series and open it up to all schools in Berkshire County.
Come on out and support these super talented students!
Donations are welcome an we offer a concession stand with chips and non-alcoholic drinks. This program is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Local Cultural Councils of Hinsdale/Peru and Pittsfield. The Stationery Factory • stationery-factory.com
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Great Barrington, 6:30 p.m.
Sam Mendes directs Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton, Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Tuppence Middleton as Elizabeth Taylor, in this fierce and funny new play by Jack Thorne, offering a glimpse into the politics of a rehearsal room and the relationship between art and celebrity.
1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction.
But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.
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BFG MUSIC FACTORY: CLASSICS NIGHT
Dalton, 8 p.m.
Every other month we are including a Classics Night dance party along with our regular monthly dance party!
We will have DJ BFG, drinks, a large dance floor, funky/fun seating and more!
The Stationery Factory • stationery-factory.com
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Sandisfield, 10 am - Noon
Sandisfield historian Ron Bernard opens our season with “Churches of Sandisfield,” a talk and slide show. For 250 years churches shaped community life in Sandisfield. Come meet the pastors and notable personalities whose fascinating biographies are in Ron’s new Sandisfield history book, "The Little Brown Church of New Boston, Mass. and the Lives of Its Pastors : 150 Years of Heritage and Revival". In many ways, the history of our churches is the history of our town.
Signed copies of the book will be available.
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SPRING SCAVENGER HUNT
Williamstown, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Meet us at the Williamstown Community Chest to begin the fun and get the first clue! Clues will lead from one location to the next on Spring Street. Prizes for those who reach the end! The scavenger hunt begins at 84 Spring Street. Questions? Call us at 413-663-7588 or email gglasier@nbccoalition.org
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THE HISTORY OF NORTH ADAMS (WITH A FEW GAPS)
North Adams, 11:30 a.m.
Do you want to learn all about the history of North Adams? Visit the North Adams Public Library to spend a morning with local historian Gene Carlson, and the North Adams Historical Society, as you journey through the highs, lows, & in-betweens of our fascinating city! 3rd Floor Community Room. Coffee & snacks will be served! Any questions, please email Reference Librarian Lisa Harding at
lharding@northadams-ma.gov, or call (413) 662-3133. The North Adams Public Library is located at 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247.
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SUSAN HAGEN - KOUSSEVITZSKY BASS CONCERT
W. Stockbridge, 5 to 7 p.m.
Since the founding of Tanglewood in 1940 by Serge Koussevitzky, the BSO’s long-time music director and conductor, the Berkshires and Koussevitzky have become synonymous with world-class classical music. 2024 marks the 150th anniversary of Koussevitzky’s birth and the West Stockbridge Historical Society has an opportunity to participate in the celebration of this occasion and in doing so make some history itself. Susan Hagen, principal bassist of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and first alternate bassist for both the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops Orchestra 150th anniversary during the spring of 2024. Susan, along with renowned British bassist David Heyes, has curated a program of music expressly commissioned for the occasion. In addition to the newly commissioned compositions, their program will also include several pieces for bass by composers such as Giovanni Bottesini. Accompanying the two bassists will be pianist Rebecca Plummer and acclaimed soprano Sarah Poole. Tickets can be purchased at weststockbridgehistory.org West Stockbridge Congregational Church, 45 Main St., West Stockbridge, MA
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HOFFMANN BIRD CLUB FIELD TRIP
Windsor, 7:30 am
Cummington
Come search for American bitterns, Virginia rails, cuckoos and more, in and around the wetlands of Cummington (east of Windsor). The trip will involve driving to 4-6 birding spots, with easy to moderate walking on grassy paths and along roadsides. Meet at the Creamery on Route 9 in Cummington.
Please email hoffmannbirdclub@gmail.com for more information.
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SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY
Lenox, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox
Description: Spend your morning helping Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary get ready for the busy spring and summer seasons. Work to trim trails, install bog bridges, straighten fences, clean and organize the Nature Play Area, remove invasive plants from around the property, and maintain native wildflower and shrub gardens to provide habitat for birds and insect pollinators.
Register here: https://volunteer.massaudubon.org/need/detail/?need_id=907821
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Pittsfield, 3 p.m.
The Eagles Community Band will be performing a free concert on Sunday, April 28th at the First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St. in Pittsfield. Selections include Sousa's "Free Lance March," Copland's "Hoe Down from Rodeo" and "Variations on a Shaker Melody," and Strouse and Charnin's "Selections from "Annie."
There will be a bake sale and bonus gifts available for purchase.
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Vermont, 4 - 6 p.m.
Head Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County will host an Open Interviews event on April 30 from 4-6pm at the Spring Center located at 655 Gage St. in Bennington, VT. Hiring managers will offer on the spot interviews for job seekers hoping to learn more about career opportunities in United Counseling Service (UCS)’s United Children’s Services division. Head Start/Early Head Start currently seeks Bus Monitors/Teacher Assistants, Head Start Teachers, School Bus Drivers, and Infant and Toddler Teachers.
UCS administers Head Start/Early Head Start and offers a competitive benefits package, which includes an award-winning Worksite Wellness program, generous paid time off, employer-sponsored training, and an employee assistance program. For more information about the event or careers at UCS, please visit ucsvt.org/careers, or contact nstratton@ucsvt.org or 1-802-445-7422.
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