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$8 / $5 ages 12 and under. ConnectorCare/WIC/EBT Card to Culture* 

Cultural phenomenon Napoleon Dynamite won audiences over in 2004 with its charming absurdism and camp. Jon Heder plays the title role, an awkward teenager navigating a dysfunctional family and high school politics. With a budget of just $400,000, this indie comedy grossed over $46 million at the box office. (Rated PG / 1h 36min) https://mahaiwe.org/event/napoleon-dynamite-2004/

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Join the Berkshire Bach Society for Bach and God: Troubling Voices with musicologist Michael Marissen. Explore Bach’s religious beliefs and their influence on his work through readings, musical examples, and a Q&A hosted by Artistic Director Eugene Drucker. 

Location: Kellogg Music Center, Bard College at Simon’s Rock, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA Tickets: $35 Nonmembers | $30 Members For details and tickets, visit www.berkshirebach.org/events.

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Experience Verdi’s "Aida" in high-definition from the Metropolitan Opera. Screened in the Clark Art Institute, Auditorium, Manton Research Center. Advance registration recommended. Limited capacity. Purchase tickets at clarkart.edu/events or call 413-458-0524.

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$25 / $10 ages 21 and under 

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American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi’s Aida by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations. Romanian-Hungarian mezzo-soprano Judit Kutasi also stars as Aida’s rival, Amneris, alongside Polish tenor Piotr Becza?a as the soldier Radamès—completing opera’s greatest love triangle. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium to conduct the January 25 performance, which will be transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas worldwide. 

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LICH GATE CONCERTS invites you to immerse yourself in a delightful afternoon of chamber music in the sunlit sanctuary of Old Parish Church in Sheffield. Whether you are a long-time classical music lover or new to the genre, this concert promises to be an exceptional experience.

CONCERT: Saturday, January 25 at 2 pm in Old Parish Church

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Join the Berkshire Bach Society for Bach and God: Troubling Voices with musicologist Michael Marissen. Explore Bach’s religious beliefs and their influence on his work through readings, musical examples, and a Q&A hosted by Artistic Director Eugene Drucker.

Location: Koussevitsky Arts Center, Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA

Tickets: $35 Nonmembers | $30 Members For details and tickets, visit www.berkshirebach.org/events.

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Williamstown Elementary School 

115 Church Street, Williamstown. MA 01267.  

The market will take place at this time and location every fourth Saturday through April: 1/25, 2/22, 3/22, and 4/26.

The winter market will host some of your favorite vendors like East Mountain Farm, Blair Farm, Musante Honey Bee Farm, Uzume’s Pots, Yarnwork, R&G Cheese,  Chris’s Kitchen, Berkshire Candle, Hexagon Bagels, Cricket Creek Farm, The Peach Tree, Veggie Dash Microgreens, Rae Textiles, Alison Kolesar, Handcock Woodturning, and Mama Luchi’s. Additionally we will be welcoming Moon Scones, Vero’s Apothecary, and JK Custom Furniture and Design.  

Along with vendors, WFM is a great place to enjoy some of our excellent local musical talent; I can promise you that the line up of familiar and new musicians will not disappoint!

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Family-friendly scavenger hunt and 1 hike with views of Mt. Greylock.

Explore the historic Arrowhead grounds on these free, guided snowshoe hikes presented by the Berkshire County Historical Society and Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC). A limited number of snowshoes will be available; bring your own if possible. Registration: BNRC.org

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Join us for this Big Read program!   In this nature journaling workshop, pause to consider the effects of the winter season on your body and mind. We’ll briefly circle the library grounds (weather permitting), hone our senses, and discuss methods for keeping a nature journal at home. Please bring a notebook and a pen and come prepared to go outside.   Refreshments will be served!   Space is limited. Registration required.

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Location: Notchview Reservation, Windsor, MA
Details: A 2-mile trek on the Hume Brook Trail focusing on spruce-fir forest ecology, wildlife tracks, and tree ID. Registration required. Fee: $25 (includes snowshoe rental if needed).

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Lucile Montagne, Chief Curator at the Mobilier national, discusses the evolution of French tapestry-making from tradition to contemporary art in conjunction with the Wall Power! exhibition. Free admission.

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Location: Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center, Windsor, MA
Details: Explore conserved land, Georgie’s Falls, and learn tree ID, wildlife tracking, and forest ecology. Registration required. Fee: $20 + $5 snowshoe rental if needed.

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Dr Andrew Vidich returns to the Berkshire Athenaeum. His talk, "Begin the New Year with the Healing Power of Meditation" will be followed by a short practice sitting.  the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum are pleased to host this event at 1 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield.

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A free evening of creative collage-making for all skill levels. Materials provided in the Manton Research Center. Recommended for ages 16+.

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Join CHP Berkshires' Size-Inclusive Care team for a free virtual discussion of Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating by Christy Harrison. The book examines diet culture, weight stigma, and the science behind intuitive eating.

Registration: Visit chpberkshires.org/anti-diet to sign up and receive Zoom access instructions.

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FREE. Reservations Required

Led by Dan Pallotta, whose record-breaking TED Talk on the subject has inspired leading philanthropists and changemakers, this feature-length documentary directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal exposes the dark side of philanthropy and introduces a radical new way of giving. In a powerful call to action, Uncharitable demands that charities be freed from the traditional sackcloth-and-ashes constraints, so that they can truly change the world. 

https://mahaiwe.org/event/uncharitable-2023/

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The Clark Art Institute continues its Hollywood Auteurs film series with Young Frankenstein (1974), a comedy by Mel Brooks. Presented in partnership with Images Cinema. Run time: 1 hour, 46 minutes.

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THE STATIONERY FACTORY

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

stationery-factory.com

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Sign up for a virtual author discussion!

January 6, 2025: Bestselling author Brian Freeman in conversation with author Scott Shepherd
January 7, 2025: 2024 Mass Book Award Finalist Larry Rohter
January 14, 2025: Author Clay McLeod Chapman in conversation with author V. Castro
January 15, 2025: Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and National Book Award finalist Adam Haslett
January 23, 2025: Bestselling Authors Scott Turow & Alafair Burke
January 31, 2025: Bestselling Author Grady Hendrix

Registration is required for all above events.

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Early ‘90s shoegaze legends slowdive re-emerged after the success of Pygmalion (1995) 29 years ago with their self-titled record in 2017 and an earth-shaking reunion set at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound Festival. They’ve been selling out shows and releasing new music ever since – including 2023’s brilliant Everything Is Alive. slowdive performs at MASS MoCA as part of their 2024-2025 U.S. Tour.

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