ArtWeek Berkshires 2024 Welcoming Submissions | 04:00PM / Monday, March 25, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — ArtWeek Berkshires, a county-wide collaboration, will take place May 17-27. The ArtWeek committee posted its call for artists. The non-juried event is free to all Berkshire County individuals, organizations, and businesses interested in showcasing creative work. Submissions from actors, cartoonists, crafters, dancers, designers, filmmakers, illustrators, mimes, multimedia artists, musicians, performance artists, poets, puppeteers, theater artists, visual artists, writers – and more – are welcome. The event will feature open studios, gallery talks, theater, performances, workshops, and more interactive experiences. ArtWeek
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Writers at the Rock: Poetry and Fiction Series at Simon's Rock| 09:14AM / Thursday, March 21, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.—The Poetry & Fiction Series at Bard College at Simon's Rock returns to campus this spring and is open to the public, beginning on March 7. The Writers at the Rock: Poetry & Fiction Series readings will take place in-person on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in Blodgett House on the campus of Simon's Rock. All readings are free and open to the public. The first reading in the series will take place on Thursday, March 7 with author Tiana Clark. "We've had Pulitzer Prize winners, National Book Award winners, Guggenheim Fellows, MacArthur genius grant winners, and rising literary stars whose work just continues to find new >> Read More |
Barrington Stage To Hold Auditions for Local Teens| 12:04PM / Friday, March 15, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Barrington Stage Company will hold auditions for local teens ages 13-19 for The Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Arts Education Fund's 2024 Devised Theatre Ensemble. Auditions are March 23 at Barrington Stage's Wolfson Center, 122 North Street, from 10am-2pm. The day will start with a group warmup and audition, followed by individual auditions. Those auditioning should prepare a 16-bar cut from the musical theatre cannon. An accompanist is provided. Sides will also be available. To sign up for auditions use this link https://forms.gle/5naP5EHH8sR9Xinw7. Students are paid a stipend for participation. The Devised Theatre Ensemble >> Read More |
GB Public Theater hosts Conversation with Berkshire Theater Artists| 03:28PM / Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Great Barrington Public Theater (GBPT) holds the third in a series of live talks with theater professionals, Monday, March 18, 6:30pm at St, James Place. GB Public Associate Artistic Director Judy Braha sits down with a group of stage artists who reside locally and, often working together, create nationally acclaimed theater right in the Berkshires. The multi-accomplished group includes Director James Warwick, Playwrights Mark St. Germain and Jessica Provenz; Actor Peggy Pharr Wilson; Costume Designer Brittney Belz; and Lighting Designer Matthew Adelson. They all work on GBPT productions and with the many other theater >> Read More |
'Be Here Now' Opens at WAM Theatre| 12:44PM / Monday, March 04, 2024 | |
 LENOX, Mass. — WAM Theatre kicks off its 15th Anniversary Season with a Fresh Takes Play Reading of "Be Here Now" written by Deborah Zoe Laufer and directed by Kelly Galvin on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2pm and 7pm at The Foundry in West Stockbridge. The play features a cast of professional performers: Tracy Grammer, Jeannine Trimboli, Kristin Yates and Ryan Winkles. Tickets are now on sale at wamtheatre.com. According to a press release: "Be Here Now" follows the story of deeply cynical and woefully underemployed Bari who is surrounded by painfully cheerful co-workers at a small-town packaging “Fulfillment >> Read More |
Dewey Hall's 3rd Annual Sourdough Bread Contest| 10:21AM / Monday, March 04, 2024 | |
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Dewey Hall will hold its third annual sourdough bread-baking competition on Friday, March 15 Bakers will enter two full-size loaves of bread, one for tasting/judging and one to be raffled off. Attendees will be invited to sample the contestants' loaves of bread along with complementary cheese boards from Rubiner's Cheesemongers and wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages provided by DARE Bottleshop. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win loaves of freshly baked sourdough bread and other prizes via a raffle—please bring cash for tickets, which benefit Dewey Hall. The emcee for the evening is Perry Grebin, a graphic designer >> Read More |
Daniel Manacher Prize for Young Artists Call for Art and Judge Announced| 12:08PM / Sunday, March 03, 2024 | |
SANDISFIELD, Mass. — The Sandisfield Arts Center announced the 3rd annual Daniel Manacher Prize for Young Artists. The Call for Art is open through April 7, 2024. Up to three artists will be selected as finalists, each receiving $400 to support their art practice. Winners will be notified no later than June 1, 2024. An exhibition of the finalist's work will be held in the fall at the Sandisfield Arts Center. The contest will be judged by Josephine Halvorson, Professor of Art and Chair of Graduate Studies in Painting at Boston University. Halvorson lives in western Massachusetts and is currently building a studio in Sandisfield. Eligible artists are those >> Read More |
Irish Music at Dewey Hall| 04:18PM / Friday, March 01, 2024 | |
 SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Breaking Trad will perform and host a workshop at Dewey Hall on March 8. The workshop will be held from 6 to 7:15 pm. The concert will be held from 8 to 9:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased here. According to a press release: Breaking Trad is made up of Dónal Murphy (Accordion), from Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, a winner of numerous All-Ireland titles on both Button Accordion and Melodeon, David Doocey (Fiddle) from Foxford, Co Mayo, a winner of multiple awards including the All-Ireland Senior Fiddle competition and the coveted Fiddler of Oriel trophy and also Mike Galvin (Guitar/Vocals) who has vast experience working in a wide range of >> Read More |
'Material Record' Gallery Opening at Bard College| 04:06PM / Thursday, February 29, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — "Material Record," Jamie Goldenberg's exhibition at the Daniel Arts Center at Bard College at Simon's Rock, opens on March 8 at 5:00 p.m. with a collaborative weaving project and opening reception. The artist will briefly teach the principles of weaving and ask visitors to weave on her loom using yarns from her studio that she dyed over the past eight years. The interactive weaving will be available for the duration of the show. The final community-woven piece will be displayed at the closing event, which will take place on April 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the Black Box Theater at the Daniel Arts Center. Jamie Goldenberg >> Read More |
Weekend Outlook: First Friday, Live Music, and MoreBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
12:06PM / Thursday, February 29, 2024 | |
Berkshire County and the surrounding areas are having a variety of events this weekend including First Friday festivities, comedy, live music, and more. Downtown North Adams Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Shake off the winter blues with this month's First Friday Festivities centered around the theme "Cabin Fever." The event features a variety of activities including local business bingo, girl scout cookie table, pizza and pajama party, live music, crafts, and more. More information here. The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield Time: 8 p.m. Dress on glittery gowns, sparkling accessories and >> Read More |
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