Weekend Outlook: Dalton Day, Live Music, and More
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| A Dalton Day Map. Dalton Day is this Saturday. |
There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including community events, concerts, an animation showing, and more.
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Editor’s Pick
Dalton Day
Senior Center, Dalton
Time: 1 to 5 p.m
The Dalton Cultural Council will be hosting its first "Dalton Day" event on Saturday, July 15 to celebrate the town's culture and community.
During the event there will be around five or six town committees with tables to demonstrate the volunteer opportunities available.
In addition, the Senior Center's lawn will be filled with local vendors, art exhibits, kids' activities, games, and musical performances. More information here.
Friday
Nadine Foster & the Lucky Bucket Band Concert
334 Main St, Great Barrington
Time: 5:30 p.m. until 7:15 p.m.
Listen to the tunes from six eclectic musicians and singers during this free concert. The band provides a range of styles including Rock, Country, Rockabilly, and Oldies. More information here.
Sing And Play
CHP Family Services Building, Great Barrington
Time: 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Bring your singing voices and instruments to play music. Information here.
Weekly Friday Night Jazz
Methuselah Bar & Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 7 until 10 pm
Recharge from the week with some jazz and drinks at the Methuselah for its weekly Friday Jazz night. More information here.
Dance Party
The Stationery Factory, Dalton
Time: 8 p.m.
Get out of the heat and dance to the mixes by DJ BFG. More information here.
Saturday
Children’s Film Festival of Seattle
Images Cinema, Williamstown
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Watch some animations shown as part of our Young@Heart film series. Tickets cost $6. More information here.
Art of Adventure Festival
Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge
Time: 1 until 4 p.m.
Visit the museum to participate in an afternoon of indoor and outdoor activities inspired by illustrator, designer, puppeteer, and author Tony Sarg.
Activities include Map-making, arts and crafts, games, food, and more. Activities are free of charge with museum admission, kids 18 and under and members always visit for free. More information here.
Lenox, Stockbridge Libraries Host Bestselling Author
Lenox Town Hall auditorium
Time: 10:30 a.m.
The Lenox Library and Stockbridge Library will collaborate to host #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein.
Grabenstein will give a talk about how he became a writer and where he gets his ideas. He will share a sneak peak of his new "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" graphic novel coming out in November 2023.
In addition, Chris will be joined by his wife J.J. Grabenstein, with whom he co-authored the acclaimed book "Shine!" There will be time for a Q&A.
More information here.
Ghost Tours
Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum, Lenox
Author of "Ghosts of the Berkshires" Robert Oakes is leading a tour through the historic estate while sharing stories of the hauntings.
Participants must be 12 years or older and cost $30. Reservations are strongly recommended as tickets are limited. Tickets can be purchased by calling 413-637-3206. More information here.
Healthy and Whole on a Schedule That Won't Quit
North Adams Public Library
Time: 11 a.m.
As part of the Bang on a Can Summer Music Festival at MASS MoCA, health coach and professional musician Maya Stone will explore how to begin to cultivate a life that prioritizes optimal well-being through methods of internal insight, nutrition, and movement.
The event is open to all ages and will take place on the third floor in the meeting room. No registration is necessary.
Sunday
Saint Joseph Parish Polish Picnic
Saint Joseph Parish, Pittsfield
Time: noon to 5 p.m.
The lawn of the parish will once again be filled with music, dance, food, and children's festivities.
Mini Maker Market
Greylock Works, North Adams
Time: 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
The market is a gathering of regional artisans that provides an opportunity for the community to connect and shop with local creatives.
More information here.
Multiple Days
"Where Our Minds Wander" Exhibit
38 Main St., West Stockbridge
Guild of Berkshire Artists will be opening its new exhibit "Where Our Minds Wander" this Thursday.
The gallery located at 38 Main St. is open Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and features work by figurative artist Mollie Kellogg and abstract artist Shany Porras.
The exhibition encouraged the artists and gallery visitors to let their minds wander and go beyond pressures and societal restrictions.
The gallery will be open until July 24. There will be a reception on Saturday, July 15 from 2 until 4. More information here.
Nutshell Playhouse North County Shows
The season continues on Thursday, July 13 at 1:30 p.m. and Friday, July 14 at 10 a.m. with "SpyJinks!, a fantasy-filled show featuring comedy, puppets, mime, dance and live music.
The shows run 55 minutes with no intermission. This is a FREE family event! For more information, visit Nutshell Playhouse online.
Thursday: the show takes place at the North Adams Public Library on Church Street in North Adams
Friday: the show takes place at the Cheshire Youth Center on Church Street in Cheshire. More information here.
Farmers' Markets
North Adams Farmers Market
St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot
Time: 9 to 1
The North Adams market is open every Saturday and offers produce and baked goods from local retailers including Red Shirt Farm, Fahey Family Farm, Bohemian Nouveaux Bakery, Mon Artistic Pets, and more. 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.
Great Barrington Farmers Market
18 Church St.
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.
Berkshire Area Farmers Market
Berkshire Mall parking lot, Lanesborough
Time: 8 to 2
The market is open every Saturday and features produce and products from Western Mass farms. More information here.
Lenox Farmers Market
80 Church St., Lenox
Time: 11 to 3.
This market is open every Friday and features fresh produce, breads, artisanal & specialty foods and crafts, and more. The market accepts SNAP. More information here.
