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BERKSHIRE ATHENAEUM BOOK SALE
Pittsfield, 3-7 p.m.

The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum present the Spring 2026 Book Sale. In the auditorium at 1 Wendell Ave. Friends Members only Thursday night, but you may join at the door. Books, Audio Books, CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, Puzzles, Games and stationary all available.

BCC WELCOMES ALL TO FREE FILM SCREENING
Pittsfield, 4:30 pm

Berkshire Community College (BCC) welcomes the community to a free screening of "The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause (Perimenopause)". The film will be shown in Room 111 of the Koussevitzky Arts Center, located on BCC's main campus at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. To register, visit https://TheMFactor2BCC.eventbrite.com.

JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE BERKSHIRES: RESILIENCE AND RENEWAL
Pittsfield, 7 pm

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires will present "Resilience and Renewal: Forging the Jewish Future," featuring educator, writer, and advocate Aviva Klompas. This in-person event will be held at Temple Anshe Amunim, 26 Broad Street in Pittsfield. Register on the calendar of events page at jewishberkshires.org.

VOICES FROM THE YIDDISH STAGE WITH CHRISTA P. WHITNEY ZOOM | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 @ 7 P.M. ET
Amherst, 7:00pm

Join Christa P. Whitney, director of the Yiddish Book Center’s Wexler Oral History Project, as she shares video highlights from the project’s growing collection. We’ll hear from actors who began their careers on the Eastern European stage, familiar faces from American screens who got their start in Yiddish theater, avid Yiddish theater-goers who share memories of performances on New York’s Second Avenue, and artists currently contributing to the present and future of Yiddish theater.

Register for this free event on our website at: https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/events/upcoming-public-programs/presentation-voices-yiddish-stage-christa-p-whitney

Christa Whitney, director, Wexler Oral History Project. Originally from Northern California, Christa discovered Yiddish while studying comparative literature, Jewish studies, and dance at Smith College. She has studied Yiddish at the Yiddish Book Center, Vilnius Yiddish Institute, and the Workers Circle. Through working at the Yiddish Book Center since 2009, she has traveled near and far in search of Yiddish stories, gained expertise in digital video archival processes, and produced several documentary films about Yiddish luminaries. Christa was named on the 2020 Forward 50 list of “people we needed in a year we definitely didn’t.” Her personal research focuses on Yiddish cultural transmission among descendants of Yiddish writers and Jewish history in the Samogitia region of Lithuania. Among other things, she is currently working towards an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst.

YOGA WITH RIMA SALA
Becket, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

All-levels yoga class held every Thursday at the Becket Arts Center. Participants will move through a series of poses to build heat, increase flexibility, and improve balance. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged.

Cost is $5 to $10 for members, $15 for guests. Register and pay in person.

FRIDAY - MARCH 13, 2026

BERKSHIRE ATHENAEUM BOOK SALE
Pittsfield, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum present the Spring 2026 Book Sale. In the auditorium at 1 Wendell Ave. Books, Audio Books, CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, Puzzles, Games and stationary all available.

CLARK ART GALLERY TOURS WITH EMERGING ART HISTORIANS
Williamstown, 12 pm

The Clark Art Institute continues its series of Fresh Takes tours. Tours meet at noon in the Museum Pavilion. Free with gallery admission

BERKSHIRE ATHENAEUM: TAKE HOME CRAFTS
Pittsfield, 3 pm

Stop by the Children's Library after school to pick up a free take-home craft kit. Each kit includes most of the supplies you need and instructions. Kits are available while supplies last.

CHRISTIAN SANDS TRIO TO PERFORM AT THE MAHAIWE'S INDIGO ROOM
Great Barrington, 5:30 and 8:30 pm

Jazz outfit Christian Sands Trio is scheduled to perform two shows at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center's Indigo Room. Tickets can be purchased online at mahaiwe.org, or by calling or visiting the Box Office, 413-528-0100, on Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.

THE SEVEN WONDERS
Dalton, 7:30 p.m.

THE STATIONERY FACTORY

The Seven Wonders are seven world-class musicians paying homage to the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. The band's collective performing experience brings the crowd powerful renditions of these timeless tunes. They authentically recreate all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, including Dreams, Go Your Own Way, Rhiannon, Edge of Seventeen, Landslide, Gypsy, and more. Since their inception in 2017, they have garnered national attention for their high-energy performances. The Seven Wonders reconnect fans with the music they love.

Opening the show is Charlotte Morris, a Philadelphia-based, Americana-Folk singer-songwriter.

THERE ARE 2 SHOWS - 3/13 & 3/14

https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-seven-wonders-tickets-243106

SATURDAY - MARCH 14, 2026

CLARK ART START WITH ART PROGRAM
Williamstown, 10 am to noon

Start with Art, a program designed for three- to six-year-olds and their caregivers, features fun art-making activities and interactive artwork talks. March's theme is "Food." Not sure how to talk about art with your child? Pick up a Start with Art gallery guide for children and explore the museum to discover paintings, sculptures, and more! Start with Art takes place in the Clark's Michael Conforti Pavilion. Free.

EASY TAI CHI
Great Barrington, 10 to 11 am

Instructor: Corey Chapman

This practice includes simple tai chi moves and Qigong methods. Slow fluid movement, self-applied massage, deep breathing exercises, and meditation releases the relaxation response in the brain. All levels and ages will benefit. No equipment required.

Berkshire South Members: $100

Guests: $130

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.

RSVP appreciated.

SECOND SATURDAYS AT NRM
Stockbridge, 11:00am-4:00pm

Join us the second Saturday of each month for interactive family programming inspired by the music, energy and style of Jazz Age America. Explore the galleries and then create your own artwork. With a variety of engaging experiences for all ages, it’s the perfect way for families to spend quality time together!

Free with Admission, Drop-in – no reservation required

https://www.nrm.org/events/second-saturdays-at-nrm-5/

Berkshire Lyric is presenting their annual “Kick The Winter Blues” pop concerts at the Lenox Town Hall Auditorium. This year’s program is titled "Celebrating America's Musical Roots at 250.” The two identical concerts will feature music from the American folk and sacred choral traditions. Tickets $25 with children free. More info at www.BerkshireLyric.org or to buy tickets: https://lyric.ludus.com/index.php

HISTORIAN TO SPEAK AT VENTFORT HALL
Lenox, 3:30 pm

Local historian and author, Cornelia Brooke Gilder, will share the human element of Houses of the Berkshires at the mansion. Reservations are strongly encouraged as seats are limited. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations, visit https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call (413) 637-3206. Note that all tickets are nonrefundable and non-exchangeable. The historical mansion is located at 104 Walker St. in Lenox.

VENTFORT HALL MARCH GHOST TOUR
Lenox, 7 pm

Join Robert Oakes, author of "Ghosts of the Berkshires," will lead tours through the rooms and halls of the historic estate sharing tales of its alleged hauntings. Admission is $30 and the minimum age to attend is age 12. Reservations are strongly recommended as tickets are limited. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations, click here. All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Payment is required to make a reservation for an event.

MUSIC IN THE MANTON: ARTEMIS
Williamstown, 7 pm

Artemis will perform at the Clark Art. They are an ensemble of modern jazz masters, founded in 2017 by pianist and musical director Renee Rosnes. Tickets $10 ($8 members, $7 students, $5 children 17 and under).

SKY DANCE OF THE AMERICAN WOODCOCK AT LIME KILN FARM
Sheffield, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for their aerial courtship display. Listen and watch for the woodcock's performance on their breeding grounds. Suitable for families with children ages 6 to 18 and held at Lime Kiln Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 568 Silver St.

Cost: Members $15, non-members $10. Register here. For more information: berkshires@massaudubon.org or 413-637-0320.

THE SEVEN WONDERS
Dalton, 7:30 p.m.

THE STATIONERY FACTORY

Opening the show is Charlotte Morris, a Philadelphia-based, Americana-Folk singer-songwriter.

THERE ARE 2 SHOWS - 3/13 & 3/14

https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-seven-wonders-tickets-243106

GET FIT WITH TODD
Great Barrington, 7:30 to 9 am

Six week fitness class at Berkshire South Regional Community Center led by personal fitness trainer Todd DiMario. Participants will meet twice a week for a 1-hr fitness class on Tuesdays, with an added 30 minutes of open gym time or specialized clinic on Saturday mornings. Berkshire South Members: $120 Guests: $150

THE MAHAIWE WILL PRESENT STAND-UP COMIC ADAM MAMAWALA
Great Barrington, 8pm

The Mahaiwe will present stand-up comic Adam Mamawala at the Indigo Room. Tickets are $25 general admission, café table seating. Tickets can be purchased online at mahaiwe.org, or by calling or visiting the Box Office, 413-528-0100, on Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.

SUNDAY - MARCH 15, 2026

WEST STOCKBRIDGE CHAMBER PLAYERS WINTER CONCERT
W. Stockbridge, 3 p.m.
The Chamber Players' program will include George Enescu's Aubade in C major for String Trio; Krzysztof Penderecki's Clarinet Quartet; Ernst von Dohnányi's Serenade, Op.10; and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Horn Quintet in E-flat major, K.407. These concerts benefit the West Stockbridge Historical Society and routinely sell out — limited seating; first-come, first-served. Tickets are $35 for members, $40 for non-members and can be reserved at www.weststockbridgehistory.org.

DALTON'S LENTEN MUSIC SERIES
Dalton, 3 pm

The Cross Talk Praise Band will perform at Dalton United Methodist Church, 755 Main St. The nondenominational Lenten Music Series is free and open to the public.

Berkshire Lyric is presenting their annual “Kick The Winter Blues” pop concerts on Saturday and Sunday March 14 and 15 at 3:00 at the Lenox Town Hall Auditorium. This year’s program is titled "Celebrating America's Musical Roots at 250.” More info at www.BerkshireLyric.org or to buy tickets: https://lyric.ludus.com/index.php

HOFFMANN BIRD CLUB: AMERICAN WOODCOCK
Adams, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

The club will be listening to their nasal “peent” calls and hope to see aerial displays of the American Woodcock in the evening.

Meet at the parking lot of the Greylock Glen Visitor’s Center, Gould Road, Adams. We will be walking on a level gravel path up to the meadow area.

MONDAY - MARCH 16, 2026

CLARK ART INVITES PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA, CAREGIVERS FOR GALLERY TALK
Williamstown, 1 to 4 pm

The Clark Art Institute offers Meet Me at the Clark, a free gallery talk program designed specifically for people living with dementia and their care partners. Advance registration required. Capacity is limited. For accessibility questions or to register, call the Education Department at 413 458 0563.

COMPUTER CONFIDENCE
Great Barrington, 5:00-6:00 pm

Ages 13+ Instructor: Tom Roy. Held at Berkshire South Regional Community Center. This drop in session offers a welcoming space for anyone who wants help navigating technology. No pre-registration required.

TUESDAY - MARCH 17, 2026

BERKSHIRE ATHENAEUM: TINKER TOTS
Pittsfield, 10 to 11 am

Come tinker and explore with the Library and Pittsfield's CFCE. Each week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play, art, music, storytime, and sensory activities. Meet in the Children's Library.

AI + DISINFORMATION
Washington | Becket, 2:00 to 3:00 PM

In this lecture, speakers will explore how AI is used to create convincing deepfakes and clone voices, making it challenging to distinguish between real and fake content. They will also
review best practices for evaluating information and explore tech tools that can help identify content created with AI.

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