Mahaiwe Presents Billy F Gibbons | 08:00AM / Friday, February 07, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will welcome blues-rock guitarist Billy F Gibbons on Friday, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. Known as the frontman of ZZ Top, Gibbons is celebrated as one of the finest guitarists in the blues-rock genre, with hits such as "La Grange," "Sharp Dressed Man," and "Cheap Sunglasses." Gibbons blends blues, rock, R&B, and gospel in his performances. He will be joined by Chris "Whipper" Layton, a veteran drummer from Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Double Trouble, and Mike "The Drifter" Flanigin, a master of the Hammond B3 organ and a staple of the Texas blues >> Read More |
Photo Event to Support Berkshire Works Therapy Herd| 11:16AM / Wednesday, February 05, 2025 | |
 RICHMOND, Mass. — Berkshire HorseWorks is inviting the community to its Annual "Romance at the Ranch" event on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pre-Valentine's Day gathering offers participants the chance to take unique photos with rescued horses and donkeys while supporting a good cause. The event, held at Berkshire HorseWorks’ facility at 101 Patton Road in Richmond, will feature hot cocoa, cookies, and a raffle to win an equine activity. A suggested donation of $25 will go directly toward medical care and food for the therapy herd. Berkshire HorseWorks has provided equine-assisted psychotherapy, learning, team-building, and educational programs
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Berkshire Bach Society Presents Renée Anne Louprette in Organ Recital| 11:57AM / Monday, February 03, 2025 | |
 HOUSATONIC, Mass. — The Berkshire Bach Society is set to present the first event in its Organ Masters series with a recital by Renée Anne Louprette on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The recital will take place at the historic UU Meeting House in Housatonic, showcasing the 1893 Johnson Organ. Louprette's program, titled Best of Bach—The Great Organ Works, will feature some of Bach's most iconic organ pieces, including the renowned Toccata in D minor, BWV 565 and several transcriptions from his cantatas, such as Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Sheep May Safely Graze, and Sleepers Awake. The performance will offer a fresh perspective on these well-loved works,
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Triplex Cinema to Host Special Screening of The Brutalist| 08:07AM / Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass — The Triplex Cinema will host a special screening of the award-winning film "The Brutalist" on Sunday, Feb. 2, at 1:30 p.m., followed by a discussion with Yale University professor Elihu Rubin. Directed by Bradley Corbet, The Brutalist stars Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, and Joe Alwyn. The film follows a Hungarian-born Jewish architect who, after surviving the Holocaust, immigrates to the U.S. to rebuild his life. It has received critical acclaim, winning Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Brody) at the Golden Globes, as well as the Silver Lion at the Venice International Film Festival. Rubin, an expert in >> Read More |
Triplex Cinema Hosts Screenings of 'Selma' in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.| 11:36AM / Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with special programming centered around Ava DuVernay's Academy Award-winning film "Selma." On Monday, Jan. 20, at 11:30 AM, the cinema will host a free community screening of Selma, followed by a discussion with Shirley Edgerton, a local activist and member of the Berkshire County NAACP Executive Committee. Tickets for this event can be reserved at thetriplex.org. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Triplex will hold a private screening for 8th-grade students from area schools, including W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School and Berkshire Country Day School. Students will also participate >> Read More |
Dewey Hall's Celestial Ball| 08:04AM / Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | |
 SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Dewey Memorial Hall will host its 2025 Celestial Ball on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The event marks the conclusion of the hall’s annual fundraising campaign. Guests are invited to dress in glitter and sequins and enjoy music by DJ BFG, tarot readings, face painting, and refreshments. Tickets range from $25 to $125. The Dewey Hall Concierge Experience Auction, which opens online January 15, will close during the event. Event link on Dewey Hall Website: https://www.deweyhall.org/event/celestial-ball-2025 Ticket
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Great Barrington Arts Market Showcases Local Artisans and Food| 12:26PM / Monday, January 13, 2025 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Great Barrington Arts Market (GBAM) will host its winter event at Saint James Place, offering a curated selection of handmade products from local and regional artisans. Each month, the market features a rotating lineup of 16 artists, providing attendees with a unique shopping experience that supports the local artist community. Visitors can also enjoy food offerings from Great Cape Baking Company and Ayakito Japanese Kitchen. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to the public. >> Read More |
Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund Songwriter Series| 04:00PM / Thursday, January 02, 2025 | |
 LEE, Mass. — The Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund will launch its new bi-monthly Songwriter Series on Friday, Jan. 3, at Appetito, located at 54 Main Street in Lee, Massachusetts. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a performance by North Adams singer-songwriter Jordan Franklin, followed by an open mic session for original songwriters. The series, which takes place on the first and third Fridays of each month, honors the legacy of Sandy McKnight, a local singer-songwriter who passed away in May 2024. According to a press release: Jordan Franklin of North Adams is known his finger-style acoustic guitar playing, which he learned at age 13 from his >> Read More |
Triplex Special Screening of 'A Complete Unknown'| 03:37PM / Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.—The Triplex Cinema announces a special screening on Sunday, Jan. 5 of the critically-acclaimed film "A Complete Unknown," directed by James Mangold and starring Timothee Chalamet, Monica Barbara, Edward Norton and Elle Fanning. Based on the Elijah Wald book "Dylan Goes Electric," the film portrays Bob Dylan through his earliest folk music success until the momentous controversy over his use of electric instruments at the 1965 Newport Film Festival. The title of the film comes from the chorus of Dylan’s 1965 hit single "Like a Rolling Stone." Released on Dec. 25, "A Complete Unknown" has been widely praised by
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Paul Winter's Winter Solstice Celebration Returns to Great Barrington| 11:45AM / Thursday, December 19, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Seven-time Grammy-winning saxophonist Paul Winter and the Paul Winter Consort will perform a Winter Solstice Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m. at Saint James Place, 352 Main Street, Great Barrington. The event offers an intimate alternative to the large-scale productions Winter has hosted for years at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York. The performance will feature the signature solstice music audiences expect, along with longtime collaborator and vocalist Theresa Thomason, who has been a staple of Winter's celebrations for over 25 years. The Consort lineup includes Thomason, cellist Eugene Friesen, bassist Peter >> Read More |
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