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OPEN STUDIOS AT MASS MOCA
North Adams, 5 - 7 p.m.

We are so excited to invite you to meet the artists-in-residence!

Visit the museum and then come over to Building 13 and 34 for drinks, snacks and great conversation. After Open Studios, enjoy a brew at Bright Ideas or food in the courtyard!

Refreshments will be available.


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CLARK ART INSTITUTE SCREENS JAWS
Williamstown, 6 pm

Join the Clark Art Institute's Hollywood Auteurs film series for a screening of Jaws (1975), directed by Steven Spielberg. This thriller features innovative storytelling and editing, exploring themes of authority and fear. 


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YIDISH IN ALE LENDER: YIDDISH AROUND THE WORLD, WITH CHRISTA P. WHITNEY
Amherst, 7 p.m.

Yiddish represents an international diasporic culture, found in many unexpected corners of the globe. In this presentation, Christa P. Whitney, director of the Yiddish Book Center’s Wexler Oral History Project, will explore the local influences of Yiddish culture based on her work capturing oral histories over the past fifteen years. 

Christa’s talk will feature videos of Yiddish speakers from Vilna to Toronto, Melbourne to Birobidzhan, with several stops in between. These interviews reveal the global nature of Yiddish culture and how it adapts to its local context, illuminating the similarities among diverse communities of Yiddish-speaking Ashkenazi Jews across the globe. 

Register: https://support.yiddishbookcenter.org/site/Ticketing?view=Tickets&id=11083&s_src=Event&s_subsrc=yiddishworld


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SONGWRITER SERIES AT APPETITO
Lee, 6:30 p.m

Calling all songwriters and music lovers! Enjoy a cozy evening of wonderful food and original music, including a songwriters open mic at Appetito in Lee. Featured performer is Drew Jacobs! 54 Main Street, Lee, MA. 


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MAC CENTER TO SERVE UP MUSICAL COMEDY
Vermont, 7 p.m.

The Monument Arts & Cultural Center is staging “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” – the second-longest running off-Broadway musical in history – to coincide with Valentine’s Day. Get ready for a hilarious – and relatable – time!

Performances of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” are at 7 p.m. Feb. 7, 14, and 15, and 2 p.m. Feb. 8 and 15.

Tickets are available at https://www.monumentcentervt.org/iloveyou

The Monument Arts & Cultural Center is located at 44 Gypsy Lane, Bennington, VT.


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J.S. BRYANT SCHOOL BEHIND-THE-SCENES CAMPUS TOUR
Windsor, 10 a.m. - Noon

The J.S. Bryant School empowers LGBTQIA+ high school students to be their most authentic selves by integrating experiential learning with wellness in a gender-affirming environment. Now accepting applicants for Fall 2025 for students entering grades 9-12. Come see what we're all about! Registration required at: https://www.jsbryantschool.org/jsbevents


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CLARK ART START WITH ART: 'FACES AND FEELINGS'
Williamstown, 10 am

Bring your preschooler (ages 3-6) for a free, fun art-making activity focused on “Faces and Feelings.” This program includes interactive talks and art exploration. Free admission to the Clark through March 2025.It will be held in the Michael Conforti Pavilion.


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CLARK ART: WOMEN OF THE FRENCH TAPESTRY REVIVAL LECTURE
Williamstown, 2 pm

Join Kay Wells (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) for a talk on the pivotal roles women played in the revival of French tapestry weaving in the 20th century. This free lecture complements the exhibition Wall Power! Modern French Tapestry from the Mobilier national, Paris. It will be held in the Manton Research Center.

Free admission.


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BERKSHIRE BACH: ORGAN RECITAL WITH RENéE ANNE LOUPRETTE
Great Barrington, 2 pm

The Berkshire Bach Society presents Renée Anne Louprette in a recital showcasing the best of Bach's great organ works, including the iconic Toccata in D minor, BWV 565, and transcriptions from Bach’s cantatas. Enjoy familiar pieces played on the historic 1893 Johnson Organ in Housatonic. It will be held at the  UU Meeting House in Housatonic.
Tickets: $45 Nonmembers | $40 Members | $10 Card to Culture | Children and students free with ID More info: www.berkshirebach.org/events


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CLARK ART: INTROVERT/EXTROVERT: A TWO-PIANO RECITAL
Williamstown, 6 pm

Composer-pianist Matthew Aucoin and pianist Conor Hanick present a dynamic two-piano recital featuring a new work by Aucoin, inspired by poet Ben Lerner.  Tickets: $10 ($8 members, $7 students, $5 children 15 and under). More info: clarkart.edu/events


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ZEP & CO
Dalton, 7:30 p.m.

The Stationery Factory

Prepare for an electrifying rock experience with Zep & Co. as they merge the best of Led Zeppelin and Bad Company into an epic, powerhouse performance. This full-throttle rock show unleashes the monumental hits and cherished deep cuts that defined the era of these iconic arena rock legends.

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THE CENTER WILL NOT HOLD, CO-PRESENTED WITH JACOB'S PILLOW
North Adams, 8 p.m.

Born from the short duet “a little room” by Ephrat Asherie and Michelle Dorrance, The Center Will Not Hold showcases 11 singular performers deeply rooted in street, club, and vernacular dances including House, Breaking, Hip Hop, Tap Dance, Chicago Footwork, Detroit Jit, Litefeet, Memphis Jookin, and Body Percussion. The work, which features live percussion by John Angeles, premiered as a 30-minute piece at New York City Center’s 2023 Fall For Dance Festival, and is being developed into an evening-length work here at MASS MoCA.

This work-in-progress showing will feature excerpts from the show and a discussion with Asherie and Dorrance.


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BERKSHIRE HORSEWORKS ROMANCE AT THE RANCH
Richmond, 11 am to 1pm

Join us for a pre-Valentine’s Day photo-op with rescued horses and donkeys! Bring your special someone and enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and a chance to win a raffle for an equine activity. Suggested $25 donation; all proceeds benefit medical care for the rescued herd. Photos will be available to create your own Valentine’s card!


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THE WEDDING JESTER WITH JOHN FEFFER
Amherst, 2 p.m.

John Feffer’s one man show The Wedding Jester is a fictional account inspired by the real-life making of the Fiddler on the Roof film, telling how a Jewish stand-up comedian confronts a non-Jewish director of over errors in the film’s script. The Wedding Jester traces the history of Jewish comedy from the weddings of the Old Country to the Borscht Belt of the United States, challenging our notions of authenticity and of what is “too Jewish” or “not Jewish enough”.

The performance is 60 minutes followed by a 30-minute Q&A. 

Admission: $12 member/student | $15 general admission

Register: https://support.yiddishbookcenter.org/site/Ticketing?view=Tickets&id=11084&s_src=Event&s_subsrc=weddingjester


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SUSAN B. ANTHONY'S 205TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Adams, 2 pm

Join the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum, Adams Historical Society, and Adams Free Library to celebrate Susan B. Anthony’s 205th birthday with keynote speaker Jeanne Gehret. Enjoy a reception, food from local vendors, and a photo recreation by Anthony family descendants. It will be held at the G.A.R Memorial Hall, Adams Free Library.


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SAGE CITY SYMPHONY TO PRESENT FREE WINTER CONCERT
Vermont, 4 pm
Free concert featuring works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Merfeld in the Greenwall Auditorium, VAPA Building, Bennington College, One College Drive, Bennington, VT 05201
Free admission
 
 

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MONTHLY HIRING EVENTS AT UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE
Vermont, 3 - 5 p.m.

United Counseling Service (UCS) will hold hiring events on February 11, 2025, from 3-5pm, and Thursday, February 27, from 9-11am, at its 314 Dewey Street location in Bennington, VT. Visit event page here.

 

Hiring managers will be available to meet with visitors interested in the agency’s open positions, which can be found at ucsvt.org/careers.

 

Open positions at UCS currently include roles supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, as well as children and youth, outpatient mental health clinicians, Head Start and Early Head Start teachers, administrative positions, and more. Please visit ucsvt.org/careers to learn more about benefits and working at UCS and to see the full list of job openings.

Please email contactus@ucsvt.org for more information about upcoming hiring events at UCS.

 

Upcoming hiring events: Tuesday, February 11, 3-5pm, and Thursday, February 27, 9-11am
Location: 314 Dewey Street, Bennington, VT 05201


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HOORWA ANNUAL MEETING & "HOW TO LOVE A FOREST"
Williamstown, 7 pm

Details: HooRWA’s Annual Meeting presents Ethan Tapper’s talk How to Love a Forest. Tapper, a Vermont forester and author, will discuss how to care for forests in a changing world, offering a hopeful vision for ecological stewardship. Location: Wege Auditorium  TCL Room 123, Williams College.


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FULL MOON WINTER BOREAL FOREST ECOLOGY AND WILDLIFE TRACKING TREKS
Windsor, 4:30 pm 7:00 pm

Location: Notchview Reservation, Windsor, MA
Details: A 2-mile trek to Sawmill Field focusing on forest ecology, wildlife tracks, and tree ID. Registration required. Fee: $25 (includes snowshoe rental if needed).


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BERKSHIRE MONEY MANAGEMENT’S SECOND ANNUAL MONEY DATE
Pittsfield, 6 pm

Enjoy a 3-course dinner at Mazzeo’s Ristorante and guided financial discussions to help couples strengthen their relationships and retirement plans. The event includes exercises on goal setting, communication, and financial strategies. $50 per couple (includes follow-up with a financial advisor). Register: berkshiremm.com/date-night or call (413) 997-2006


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BEAT: FROM PRETZEL SLIME TO CARNIVAL CANDY
Pittsfield, 6 pm

Shelby Perry of Northeast Wilderness Trust will speak at the February Berkshire Green Drinks event, covering the fascinating life cycle of slime molds. This free virtual event will take place online via Zoom. Register at https://tinyurl.com/Feb2025-Berks-Green-Drinks.


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STARLIGHT OWL AND WILDLIFE PROWL
Lenox, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Enjoy a starlit evening listening for owls and other nocturnal wildlife. This program covers up to a mile of trail with plenty of stopping and listening. Terrain is gradually sloping with occasional hills. Dress for the weather. The trail surface could potentially be uneven or slippery due to snow, mud or ice. Traction spikes or snowshoes may be available to borrow.   Adults & Families - 8-17 Cost: Adult Members-$20, Adult Nonmembers-$25, Child Members-$10, Child Nonmembers-$13   Link to register: Starlight Owl and Wildlife Prowl   The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home 22 Plunkett St. Lenox berkshires@massaudubon.org 413-637-0320  


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GILDED AGE DINNER AT VENTFORT HALL
Lenox, 5 to 6 pm

Step into the elegance of the Gilded Age with a lavish four-course dinner by Chef Kevin Kelly, expertly paired with Bordeaux wines from Dare Bottleshop & Provisions. Enhance the experience with a pre-dinner Gilded Champagne Hour in the historic Ventfort Hall Billiard Room from 5 to 6 pm ($25). Suggested formal dress code, 21+ event. Tickets: $185 per couple | $525 for a table of six. Reserve by Feb. 10: gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call (413) 637-3206


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CLARK ART INSTITUTE SCREENS 'ROCKY'
Williamstown, 6 pm

Join us for a screening of Rocky (1976) in the Manton Research Center, part of the Hollywood Auteurs film series. Sylvester Stallone stars in and co-wrote this iconic story of an underdog boxer. Free admission. Accessible seating available.


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VENTFORT HALL VALENTINE TEA
Lenox, 2 pm to 4 pm

Celebrate love and friendship at the Ventfort Valentine Tea in the elegant surroundings of Ventfort Hall. Enjoy an English tea with Valentine-themed treats in Gilded Age style. Tickets are $40, limited to 30 attendees. Reservations required at gildedage.org or by calling (413) 637-3206. Nonrefundable tickets. Ventfort Hall, 104 Walker Street, Lenox.


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“CASABLANCA” (1942)
Great Barrington, 7 p.m.

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

Widely regarded as one of the best movies of all time, “Casablanca” is a romantic drama set during World War II. Rick (Humphrey Bogart) is an American expat and café owner caught between his love for Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) and supporting the cause of her husband Victor (Paul Henreid), a Nazi resistance leader. The film was nominated for eight Oscars, winning Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. (Rated PG / 1h 42m)

https://mahaiwe.org/event/casablanca-1942/


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'BELANGER: BIG LEAGUE BALLPLAYER, SMALL TOWN STORY'
Cheshire, 1 p.m.

Dominic Dastoli's documentary on Pittsfield native and Major Leaguer Mark Belanger will screen at the Cheshire Community House with guest Alan Belanger, the champion shortstop's brother. Hosted by Baseball in the Berkshires, the event is free and open to the public. 

Baseball in the Berkshires will also have an exhibit at the Community House from Feb. 12 to 27. More information here.


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WINTER HIKE/SNOWSHOE AT ARROWHEAD
Pittsfield, 10 am to 11 am

Learn about Melville’s sleigh rides and see if Mt. Greylock resembles a white whale in winter.

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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BOREAL SPRUCE-FIR FOREST ECOLOGY AND WILDLIFE TRACKING SNOWSHOE TREKS
Windsor, 10 am to 12:30 pm

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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BELANGER: BIG LEAGUE PLAYER, SMALL TOWN STORY
Cheshire, 1:00 pm

A special showing of Dominic Dastoli's documentary shown at the Cheshire Town Hall, 191 Church St.  Special guest - Al Belanger!   Open to public, no fee. 


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