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WELLNESS DAY TO BE HELD AT THE NORTH ADAMS AMERICAN LEGION
North Adams, 1 to 4 pm

Professionals from a variety of fields will be on hand to share their expertise with community members, highlighting valuable services and resources. Attendees can explore practical tips and guidance on mental and physical health, as well as healing practices for individuals spanning from children to elders.

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.

HERBAL WORKSHOP WITH KIM GEISLER
Becket, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Becket Arts Center, 7 Brooker Hill Road, Becket 413-623-6635 becketartscenter.org

Join us for an afternoon of functional herbalism. Learn how to work with herbs to keep biting insects at bay and care for your skin when they do bite. Walk away with a ready to use repellent, the knowledge to make more at home, and a deeper connection to the plants that protect us.

Event link: https://www.becketartscenter.org/events/botanical-workshop-with-kim-geisler

SERVICE HEROES: EXPLORING ART AND COMMUNITY
Stockbridge, 11:00am-4:00pm

Inspired by Norman Rockwell’s works, kids and families will create their own “service hero” illustrations, imagining themselves as someone helping others or honoring someone they know who makes a difference in their community or the world.

Drop-In Artmaking activities – 11 am to 4 pm
All ages welcome; no reservations required

Free with Museum admissionhttps://www.nrm.org/events/service-heroes-exploring-art-and-community/

COMMUNITY DAY AT SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY
Lenox, 11am to4pm

Shakespeare & Company announces its third-annual Community Day, a free, family-friendly celebration at the Shakespeare & Company campus in Lenox. Learn more at shakepeare.org or call 413.637.3353.

NORMAN ROCKWELL’S STOCKBRIDGE WALKING TOUR
Stockbridge, 1:00PM-2:30PM

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.

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.

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

$20; separate from Museum Admission

https://www.nrm.org/events/norman-rockwells-stockbridge-walking-tour-10/

HOOSAC VALLEY EXPLORER TRAIN RIDE
Adams, 1:30 and 3:30 PM

4 Hoosac Street, Adams, MA. Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) about 1 hr long.

Here is why you should clear an hour on your schedule for a ride through the heart of the Berkshires:

A Literal Time Machine, The View You Can’t Get from a Car, Stories that Stick, The Ultimate "Low-Stress" Outing, Convenience: All trips depart right from the Adams Visitor Center

Support a Mission: The ride is operated by the non-profit Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum, so your ticket helps preserve these vintage beauties for the next generation.

A HORSE OBSERVED: AN EQUESTRIAN EXHIBITION
Vermont, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

This equestrian-themed exhibition is presented in conjunction with a retrospective of Sam Savitt, honoring his influence on the art of the horse. On display through June 21 at the Monument Arts & Cultural Center, 44 Gyspy Lane, Bennington. Galleries are open Friday through Sunday fom 11 to 4.

“JAZZ FOR A CAUSE” BRINGS GLOBAL JAZZ EXPERIENCE TO PITTSFIELD
Pittsfield, 6 to 8 pm

Music lovers and community supporters are invited to experience an unforgettable evening of live jazz, culture, and community impact at “Jazz For A Cause: Blood Drum Spirit Live in
Concert” at Price Memorial AME Zion Church, located at 27 East Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATION
Great Barrington | Egremont, 6PM

Memorial Day Weekend at ButtonBall BARN (South Egremont, MA)

ButtonBall BARN is kicking off Memorial Day Weekend with a four-night lineup of live entertainment, music, and high-energy events in an intimate Berkshire setting. The celebration begins Wednesday (5/20) with a lively Pretty Smart Burlesque Show, followed Thursday (5/21) by “Bourbon & Boots” line dancing with Tina, featuring drink specials from Berkshire Mountain Distillers.

Friday (5/22) brings The Wheel, a Grateful Dead tribute delivering a night of classic jams and community vibes. The weekend peaks Saturday (5/23) with Jamie’s Junk Show, one of New England’s top party bands, promising a packed dance floor and festive atmosphere.

Guests are encouraged to make it a full “Stay & Play” experience with dinner at ButtonBall INN and overnight accommodations just steps from the venue. Tickets and full details are available at buttonballbarn.com.

JORDAN WELLER & THE FEATHERS
Dalton, 7:30 p.m.

THE STATIONERY FACTORY

South County band Jordan Weller & The Feathers hit The Stationery Factory with a tasty mix of deep funk grooves, soulful vocals, and tight, get-down rhythms. Come move your feet, feel the pocket, and catch a live show built for the dance floor with special guest BEN KOHN opening!

ALL AGES

NORTH ROOM

7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS https://www.simpletix.com/e/jordan-weller-the-feathers-tickets-257181