Weekend Outlook: Carnival, Spring Fling, and More
Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events including a carnival, Spring Fling, musical performances, and more.
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Author Ana Reyes is in Pittsfield this week to talk about and sign copies of her Pittsfield-set novel 'House in the Pines.'
It's a Pittsfield Thriller
Author Ana Reyes is in Pittsfield this week to talk about and sign copies of her Pittsfield-set novel "House in the Pines."
Join her and WAMC's "The Roundtable" host Joe Donahue at the Colonial Theatre at 1 p.m. on Saturday for "A Conversation with Author Ana Reyes." Get a behind the scenes look at the inspiration, writing process, and challenges of the mystery novel and join in the Q&A moderated by Donahue.
Tickets for the event are $10 and are general admission. Attendees will also have the opportunity to have their copy of the book signed. More information here.
Reyes will also attend an informal meet and greet on the Berkshire Athenaeum terrace from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday. The initial concept of the novel came from Reyes' entry into a writing contest at the Pittsfield library and the terrace is a prominent setting in the thriller.
The city's Office of Cultural Development is also hosting a scavenger hunt based on the book from 8 a.m. on Friday to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Head to significant locations in the book — Wally at the Berkshire Museum, Berkshire Athenaeum Terrace, Park Square, Patrick's Pub, the YMCA and the Popcorn Wagon (or paintbox with Popcorn Wagon) — and post selfies with #HouseInThePinesScavengerHunt and #LovePittsfield.
Prize winners will be randomly selected. More information here.
Multiple Days
Carnival
Berkshire Mall, Lanesborough
The Gillette Shows Carnival will conclude this weekend.
Wristbands are available daily at $25 for unlimited access to rides. Tickets are also available for purchase.
The carnival is open weekdays from 5 until 9 p.m. and weekends from 1 until 9 p.m.
Friday
Adiós Ghost with System Exclusive
The Foundry, West Stockbridge
Time: 7:30
Brooklyn based band Adiós Ghost will be performing its eclectic range of music alongside Pasadena based two piece band System Exclusive.
Tickets cost $18 online, fees not include, or $20 at the door. More information here.
Karaoke Night
Dalton American Legion
Time: 7 to midnight
Sing your heart out to your favorite tunes and have a drink. More information here.
Will Dailey
Tourists resort, North Adams
Time: 8 p.m.
Musician Will Daily returns to the Sing for your Slumber stage in the lodge. Boston Music Award winner, his tunes have been featured in dozens of films and TV shows.
Admission is free but an artist donation is encouraged. More information here.
Saturday
Cruisin for a Cure Car Show
Ioka Valley Farm, Hancock
Time: 10 to 2.
The car show benefits Hancock Volunteer Fire Department and Relay for Life
All vehicles are welcome.
Vehicle registration costs $10. Spectators cost $2 per person. More information here.
Blues performance and discussion will shed light on 'Ma Rainey's' influence.
The Foundry, West Stockbridge
Time: 7:30 p.m.
There will be a panel discussion, listening session, and acoustic blues concert that will shine a light on a light on American composer Gertrude Pritchett — aka Ma Rainey — who mentored and collaborated with several musicians.
Tickets cost $20. More information here.
Thistle's 2nd Annual Spring Fling
Lanesborough Local Country Store
Time: 11 to 4.
Thistle 'n Thorn will be hosting its annual "Spring Fling" featuring retail vendors from across the county, including items for Mother's Day such as bouquets, centerpieces and more.
Make a reservation for a range of services by a local massage therapist at the outdoor spa tent. These include magic touch spa, inspired healing, connected touch massage, and optimal healing.
Vendors participating in the event include Perla Fino, Pink Zebra, Queen Flower Therapy, Soulshine Findings, Thistle 'n Thorn Floral, Uncle Vito's Woodworks, and Valiant Oak Woodworking.
More information here.
Mother's Day Shop & Sip Pop-Up with Jen's Gems Boutique
Soma's Aromas
Time: 1 to 5 p.m.
Enjoy complimentary wine while Mother's Day shopping. The event features in-house maker Jen's Gems.
More information here.
Great Barrington Farmers Market
18 Church St., Great Barrington
Time: 9 to 1.
The market is open every Saturday.
Every week there will be locally grown food, flowers, and plants along with other local vendors.
More information here.
Pittsfield Farmers Market
The Common, Pittsfield
Time: 9 to 1.
Powered by Roots Rising, the market is open every Saturday rain or shine.
Each week the market will have fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods by local vendors. Participants can shop for flowers, and artisan goods while listening to music and participate in family activities.
For more information, visit the website.
Sunday
Visitor Center Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 10 to 3.
Visit Mount Greylock Visitor Center for a self-guided indoor scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt hand-outs are available at the lobby desk.
More information here.
Catch high-flying jets and performers at the Westfield air show.
Clark Art Institute, Williamstown
Time: 1 to 4.
Take a self-guided tour of a Mother's Day themed collection, available at the admissions desks in the Clark Center or Manton Research Center.
Following the tour, decorate a card or bookmark in the Clark Center lower level between 1 and 4 p.m.
This event is free with gallery admission. More information here.
Something Different
Westfield International Air Show
Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield
Time: Saturday and Sunday, 9 to 4
The event features demonstrations and performances by an Air Force F-35A fighter jet, the Army Golden Knights parachute team, Franklin's Flying Circus, the Liberty Jump Team and a number of other performers and historic aircraft.
Admission to the air show is free but a parking pass required at $20 general and $50 VIP.
Buy parking passes and find more information here.
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