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AUTHOR TALK & READING WITH POET STEPHEN RIFKIN
North Adams, 5:30 p.m.

Visit the North Adams Public LIbrary for an author talk with poet Stephen Rifkin. Stephen will read from his latest book To Be Continued: The Postings of Stephen Rifkin, a literary memoir & series of reflections. In our beautiful front parlor. Books will be available for signing and purchase. Any questions, please email Adult Services Librarian Ryan Miller at rmiller@northadams-ma.gov, or call (413) 662-3133. The North Adams Public Library is located at 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247.


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JAZZ PRODIGY CONCERT
Pittsfield, 7 p.m.

The Jazz Prodigy Concert of Pittsfield’s Jazz Week features 2 young artists: Jasper Zimmerman, a pianist, and Zach Catalano who plays alto saxophone. They will be accompanied by Berkshire musicians Pete Toigo and Conor Meehan. A FREE event supported by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. 1 Wendell Ave. Pittsfield, MA


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THE RED LION INN CULINARY DINNER SERIES - SOUTH KOREA
Stockbridge, 6 - 8 p.m.

Join us at The Red Lion Inn for a journey through the world of flavors that inspire us. Starting with the vibrant flavors of Spain and ending with the rich and colorful cuisine of the Brazilian members of our culinary team, each dinner will feature five courses with the option of beverage pairings. Spanish Sherry, Korean Soju, Germanic Riesling, and Brazilian Cachaça will all be highlighted in the expertly crafted pairings for each stop along the journey.

Pre-fixe dinner is inclusive of tax & gratuity. Optional beverage pairing is available for $40 + tax & gratuity.


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RED LION INN CULINARY DINNER SERIES: BRAZIL
Stockbridge, 6 - 8 p.m.

Join us at the Red Lion Inn for a journey through the world of flavors that inspire us. Starting with the vibrant flavors of Spain and ending with the rich and colorful cuisine of the Brazilian members of our culinary team, each dinner will feature five courses with the option of beverage pairings. Spanish sherry, Korean soju, Germanic riesling, and Brazilian cachaça will all be highlighted in the expertly crafted pairings for each stop along the journey.

Pre-fixe dinner is inclusive of tax & gratuity. Optional beverage pairing is available for $40 plus tax & gratuity.


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UNDERSTANDING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
North Adams, 6 p.m.

Are you fascinated, anxious, or simply curious about artificial intelligence and machine learning?  Visit the North Adams Public Library to join Williams College professors Mark Hopkins & Rohit Bhattacharya for Understanding Artificial Intelligence, an interactive & educational seminar discussing topics such as: Does anything separate how humans and artificial intelligence reason about the world?  As AI advances, how does it affect the way humans view themselves in relation to computers & other devices?  How computers acquire language, and convincingly perform linguistic tasks.  What problems may arise when AI becomes even more common in the not so distant future.  3rd floor community room. No registration is required. Any questions, please email Adult Services Librarian Ryan Miller at rmiller@northadams-ma.gov, or call (413) 662-3133.  The North Adams Public Library is located at 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247.


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PREPARE THE COMMUNITY GARDENS FOR SPRING
Pittsfield, 9:30 AM - Noon

It's almost garden season. Help lay out community garden plots at Canoe Meadows Sanctuary in preparation for the garden opening in early May. Clean out the accessible raised beds and weed and prepare shared herb garden.

Cost: Free & open to the public

Link to register: https://volunteer.massaudubon.org/need/detail/?need_id=917768


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CALLIOPE CAFE
Dalton, 7 p.m.

This is a free monthly “open mic” for high school students in Berkshire County to showcase their talents (music, dance, poetry, etc). Curated by Mark Franklin who retired from Wahconah Regional High School and while there, started the annual Calliope Cafe in the school cafeteria. In the summer of 2022, he was asked to bring it to The Stationery Factory as a monthly series and open it up to all schools in Berkshire County.

Come on out and support these super talented students! 

Donations are welcome an we offer a concession stand with chips and non-alcoholic drinks. This program is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Local Cultural Councils of Hinsdale/Peru and Pittsfield. The Stationery Factory • stationery-factory.com


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THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE
Great Barrington, 6:30 p.m.

Sam Mendes directs Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton, Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Tuppence Middleton as Elizabeth Taylor, in this fierce and funny new play by Jack Thorne, offering a glimpse into the politics of a rehearsal room and the relationship between art and celebrity. 

1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction. 

But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel. 


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BFG MUSIC FACTORY: CLASSICS NIGHT
Dalton, 8 p.m.

Every other month we are including a Classics Night dance party along with our regular monthly dance party!

We will have DJ BFG, drinks, a large dance floor, funky/fun seating and more!

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CHURCHES OF SANDISFIELD
Sandisfield, 10 am - Noon

Sandisfield historian Ron Bernard opens our season with “Churches of Sandisfield,” a talk and slide show. For 250 years churches shaped community life in Sandisfield. Come meet the pastors and notable personalities whose fascinating biographies are in Ron’s new Sandisfield history book, "The Little Brown Church of New Boston, Mass. and the Lives of Its Pastors : 150 Years of Heritage and Revival". In many ways, the history of our churches is the history of our town.

 

Signed copies of the book will be available. 


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SPRING SCAVENGER HUNT
Williamstown, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Meet us at the Williamstown Community Chest to begin the fun and get the first clue! Clues will lead from one location to the next on Spring Street. Prizes for those who reach the end! The scavenger hunt begins at 84 Spring Street. Questions? Call us at 413-663-7588 or email gglasier@nbccoalition.org


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THE HISTORY OF NORTH ADAMS (WITH A FEW GAPS)
North Adams, 11:30 a.m.

Do you want to learn all about the history of North Adams? Visit the North Adams Public Library to spend a morning with local historian Gene Carlson, and the North Adams Historical Society, as you journey through the highs, lows, & in-betweens of our fascinating city!  3rd Floor Community Room. Coffee & snacks will be served!  Any questions, please email Reference Librarian Lisa Harding at
lharding@northadams-ma.gov, or call (413) 662-3133.  The North Adams Public Library is located at 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247. 


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SUSAN HAGEN - KOUSSEVITZSKY BASS CONCERT
W. Stockbridge, 5 to 7 p.m.
Since the founding of Tanglewood in 1940 by Serge Koussevitzky, the BSO’s long-time music director and conductor, the Berkshires and Koussevitzky have become synonymous with world-class classical music. 2024 marks the 150th anniversary of Koussevitzky’s birth and the West Stockbridge Historical Society has an opportunity to participate in the celebration of this occasion and in doing so make some history itself.    Susan Hagen, principal bassist of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and first alternate bassist for both the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops Orchestra 150th anniversary during the spring of 2024. Susan, along with renowned British bassist David Heyes, has curated a program of music expressly commissioned for the occasion.  In addition to the newly commissioned compositions, their program will also include several pieces for bass by composers such as Giovanni Bottesini. Accompanying the two bassists will be pianist Rebecca Plummer and acclaimed   soprano Sarah Poole.  Tickets can be purchased at weststockbridgehistory.org West Stockbridge Congregational Church, 45 Main St., West Stockbridge, MA
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CHURCH DINNER
Cheshire, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Chicken Alfredo Dinner incudes garlic bread and strawberry short cake

Adults $15.  Kids $5. 

Cheshire United Methodist Church, 197 Church Street  Cheshire MA

Eat in.  or Take out

Call by Friday April 26 to reserve your dinner 

413-664-4851


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HOFFMANN BIRD CLUB FIELD TRIP
Windsor, 7:30 am

Cummington

Come search for American bitterns, Virginia rails, cuckoos and more, in and around the wetlands of Cummington (east of Windsor).  The trip will involve driving to 4-6 birding spots, with easy to moderate walking on grassy paths and along roadsides.  Meet at the Creamery on Route 9 in Cummington.

Please email  hoffmannbirdclub@gmail.com  for more information.


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LIBERTY COMEDY PRESENTS CARMEN LYNCH, WALI COLLINS & SHAUN ELI
Dalton, 7:30 p.m.

Three Stand-up Comedians:

Carmen Lynch: Tonight Show, Letterman, Colbert, Conan, Comedy Central

Wali Collins: Letterman, HBO, Comedy Central

Shaun Eli: Amazon, Netflix.

7:30 show / 6:30 doors

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Pittsfield, 8:00 am to 11:00 am

Come and support Cub Scout Pack 8 and Scouts BSA Troop 8 at a pancake breakfast fundraiser.   

Location: Masonic Lodge Hall, 116 South Street, Pittsfield

Tickets:  $12.00 adults; $7.00 for youth age 10 and under


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SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY
Lenox, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox

Description: Spend your morning helping Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary get ready for the busy spring and summer seasons. Work to trim trails, install bog bridges, straighten fences, clean and organize the Nature Play Area, remove invasive plants from around the property, and maintain native wildflower and shrub gardens to provide habitat for birds and insect pollinators.

Register here: https://volunteer.massaudubon.org/need/detail/?need_id=907821


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FREE EAGLES COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT
Pittsfield, 3 p.m.

The Eagles Community Band will be performing a free concert on Sunday, April 28th at the First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St. in Pittsfield.  Selections include Sousa's "Free Lance March," Copland's "Hoe Down from Rodeo" and "Variations on a Shaker Melody," and Strouse and Charnin's "Selections from "Annie."

There will be a bake sale and bonus gifts available for purchase.

 

 


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HOW SHALL WE LIVE'
Dalton, 5 p.m.
Climate Visions of Berkshire Youth Artists III   A festive opening of the show will be held on Monday April 29 5:00-8:00 pm   April 29 – May 12   The exhibit will be open to the public 10 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday and 11 am -3 pm on Saturdays. For the third year, Berkshire County high school artists submitted artwork in one of four subject categories:    “What is happening? (positive or negative)”  “What is needed?”  “What would be lost?” “Vision of the future (positive or negative)”    Youth activities, and information on climate solutions will be presented alongside the art. A jury consisting of local artists Phyllis Kornfeld, Karen Andrews, Gabrielle Senza, and Anne Legêne has selected 100 works for the show, which is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union and Cooler Communities, a climate education grant program at the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation. A record number of over 200 students from Drury, Wahconah, Lee, Mount Everett, Lenox, Mount Greylock, Pittsfield High Schools, and Berkshire School responded to the call for art.
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ART EXPLOSION AT KIMBALL FARMS
Lenox, 3 - 6 p.m.

April 30th Art Explosion at Kimball Farms 3 PM - 6 PM 3:00 – 5:00 PM DISCUSSION, DISPLAY & REFRESHMENTS Learn about our expanding Art Program with a question & answer session with our Painting and Sculpture Instructor and the president of the Berkshire Camera Club. 4:00 – 6:00 PM ART  RECEPTION   “RETURN TO BEAUTY” EXHIBIT, LIVE MUSIC, & TOURS Exclusive showcase of works by local artists, William Barkin—formerly of Williamstown—and Lisa Pleskow of Hartford. An RSVP is required by April 25th. Call 413-637-7000 or visit RSVPKimballFarms.org


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OPEN INTERVIEWS AT HEAD START
Vermont, 4 - 6 p.m.

Head Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County will host an Open Interviews event on April 30 from 4-6pm at the Spring Center located at 655 Gage St. in Bennington, VT. Hiring managers will offer on the spot interviews for job seekers hoping to learn more about career opportunities in United Counseling Service (UCS)’s United Children’s Services division. Head Start/Early Head Start currently seeks Bus Monitors/Teacher Assistants, Head Start Teachers, School Bus Drivers, and Infant and Toddler Teachers. 

UCS administers Head Start/Early Head Start and offers a competitive benefits package, which includes an award-winning Worksite Wellness program, generous paid time off, employer-sponsored training, and an employee assistance program. For more information about the event or careers at UCS, please visit ucsvt.org/careers, or contact nstratton@ucsvt.org or 1-802-445-7422. 


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"TEA AND CHOCOLATE"
Pittsfield, 7 p.m.

Kim Larkin, a licensed chocolatier, presents “Tea and Chocolate:” an exploration of paring teas and dark chocolate for enjoyment and possible health benefits. Preregistration is required. Call 413 499 9480 ext. 202 to register for this free event.

To be held at Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum


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HOW TO HEAL FROM A TICK BITE & STAY SAFE
Pittsfield, 6 p.m.

68% of ticks, of any size, active on warm winter days, now carry disease; 100 strains of Lyme Disease as well as over 350 possible co-infections.    Suffering from Lyme Disease and Co-Infections? Looking for answers? Prevention? Need help finding a Lyme Literate Doctor, accurate testing & an effective protocol? We can help. We've been there and are healing successfully. Berkshire Lyme Alliance Meets WEDNESDAY EVENINGS at 6 PM -  May 1st, June 12, July 10 Location: Berkshire Athenaeum (Pittsfield Library) Ground Floor Auditorium 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Open to the public ~ First To Arrive Wins The Door Prize  


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INDIE NIGHT: DIEGO MONGUE JAZZ TRIO
Dalton, 7 p.m.

Indie Night is a monthly series highlighting emerging independent artists.

The Diego Mongue Band is the latest group created by multi instrumentalist composer Diego Mongue. This group offers fun and intimate shows with lots of quirky moments and expressive extended jams. In the trio configuration the band explores a wide range of musical genres from psychedelic rock to funk to jazz.

This program is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Local Cultural Councils of Hinsdale/Peru and Pittsfield.

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INDIE NIGHT: DIEGO MONGUE JAZZ TRIO
Dalton, 7 p.m.

Indie Night is a monthly series highlighting emerging independent artists.

The Diego Mongue Band is the latest group created by multi instrumentalist composer Diego Mongue. This group offers fun and intimate shows with lots of quirky moments and expressive extended jams. In the trio configuration the band explores a wide range of musical genres from psychedelic rock to funk to jazz.

This program is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Local Cultural Councils of Hinsdale/Peru and Pittsfield.

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CHRIS BEARD ~ PRINCE OF BLUES
Dalton, 7:30 p.m.

Born in 1957, Beard is the son of blues guitarist, Joe Beard, who grew up on Beale Street in the 1950s. When family friends like Matt “Guitar” Murphy and Buddy Guy stopped by to visit, young Beard became their willing pupil. Chris says, “when your father grew up on Beale Street and music was in your DNA, then blues is who you are and what you do.”

With special guest Robin O'Herin opening the show

7:30 Show / 6:30 Doors

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FIRST CHILD IN THE WOODS
Lenox, 10 - 11 AM

Where: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 

 

Description: Join us for the perfect introduction to nature. This one-hour hike will enable your child or children, birth to 5 years old, to gently discover the natural world around them and give you skills to confidently lead explorations of your own. This is an opportunity to explore the changing nature and beauty of Pleasant Valley with your youngster each month. 

 

Cost: Adults $5, Children $5 

 

Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs?prg[pid][0]=17537&prg[daterange]=&prg[query]=first%20child&prg[submit]=&prg[age_min]=&prg[age_max]=&fbclid=IwAR25aPPqq0QvK6Gz0dGWhPNnj9B2YamGivAhCSD3VK6YjlVD24Rpf6Jk3yA


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YES! THE SUFFRAGISTS HAD SWAG!
Adams, 2 p.m.
Maybe you know that American women won the vote in 1920. But how did they do it? In this suffrage show-and-tell, author Nancy B. Kennedy shares artifacts and photos from the 72-year fight for the woman’s vote using her children's book, “Women Win the Vote! 19 for the 19th Amendment.” Following the program, children will have the opportunity to make their own inspirational pin. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, email info@susanbanthonybirthplace.org   Who is the speaker? Nancy B. Kennedy is a journalist and the author of eight books. She was born in Rochester, New York, where suffragist Susan B. Anthony lived as an adult. For many years, she worked in newspapers and magazines as a reporter and editor. Her books have been praised by Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal and Booklist. Nancy lives in Hopewell, NJ, with her husband, John.   Where and when will it take place? The event will take place on Saturday, May 4th at 2:00 PM in the G.A.R. Memorial Hall of the Adams Free Library in Adams, MA. Elevator access through the doors on Melrose street.
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"AFTER THE THAW" - GUILD OF BERKSHIRE ARTISTS EXHIBIT OPENING
Sandisfield, 4 - 6 p.m.

A Free and Public Reception for the exhibition will be on May 4, 2024, from 4-6pm at the Sandisfield Arts Center, 5 Hammertown Road, Sandisfield, MA 01255. The exhibit runs until May 31st, 2024. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am - 3 pm and by appointment. Call (310) 970-4517  “After the Thaw” is a theme derived from the anticipatory time of year when New Englanders joyfully greet the burgeoning signs of spring: blooming flowers, green grass emerging through softening ground, and increased visitations of the sun. The selected artists all have a unique interpretation of the theme, from the literal to more abstract. A variety of media will be included and sure to delight every viewer. The Guild of Berkshire Artists (GBA) is a vital, active, nonprofit visual arts organization that supports and promotes its members through education, exhibits, and community events while contributing to the cultural life of the Berkshires.


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