Arrowhead is hosting a walk at Herman Melville's home with orchardist Keegan Schelling this Sunday beginning at noon.
During this free event, participants will be told about the heirloom varieties, expected yields, and grafting practices while tasting Berkshire Cider Project's cider.
The owners of the cidery will demonstrate their plans for Berkshire County apples and for Arrowhead's orchards.
Yuji Agematsu, one of two artists featured in the Clark's exhibit, "Tauba Auerbach and Yuji Agematsu: Meander," will hold a discussion with with "Meander" curator Robert Wiesenberger on the final day of the exhibition this Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m.
The discussion will explore Agematsu's long-running ritual of walking, collecting, and archiving as part of his artistic practice. More information here.
Purgatory Road Haunted Hike
Community Recreation Association, Dalton
The long-standing spooky event that raises money for suicide prevention, "Purgatory Road" returns this Friday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. to raise funds for the Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention.
This year, attendees will be taken through a "cursed haunted mansion" themed trail in the woods behind the Dalton CRA.
Tickets are $15 and are sold at the door. Check out our last article on the spooky hike.
Food For Thought Dinner
Hancock Shaker Village, Hancock,
Hancock Shaker Village's popular Food for Thought dinner returns Friday at 6 p.m. with "Come to Your Senses," an exploration of eating for good health and healthy vision.
The dinner and relevant discussion will be served in the Believer's Room.
Reservations required, limited seating. Tickets $95 per person or $90 for members.
I'm Not A Comedian ... I'm Lenny Bruce
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington
Actor Ronnie Marmo will be performing the musical "I'm Not a Comedian ... I'm Lenny Bruce" at Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, located at 14 Castle St. The performance has explicit language, mature content, and brief non-sexual nudity. Tickets range from $25 to $60.
Call the box office at 413-528-0100. More information here.
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
Naumkeag, Stockbridge
Take a breath from fright and relax with the artistic jack-o'-lanterns at Naumkeag.
The museum decorates the gardens with more than 1,500 jack-o'-lanterns, hundreds of mums, pumpkins, and countless gourds – most of which were grown at the estate.
Hot cider and fall treats will be available for sale on-site.
Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Ticket time represents your arrival window.
No parking is available onsite with this general admission ticket but designated parking spaces are available on both sides of Town Hall at 50 Main St., along Main Street, or Elm Street.
The first shuttle will leave downtown Stockbridge at 5 p.m. and run every 5 to 10 minutes through the run of the show, the last shuttle will depart no later than 8 p.m.
Join local haunting expert Joe Durwin in exploring ghoulish legends of the historic Park Square District in this easy stroll around several iconic houses, venues, and other iconic buildings of downtown.
Held on Saturdays and Mondays, Oct. 15, 17, 29 and 31. Cost is $6 per person. Email berkshirehomehistorian@gmail.com to reserve your place.
Farmer's Markets
North Adams Farmers Market
St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot
The market is open every Saturday from 9 until 1 p.m. into October in the parking lot across from St. Elizabeth's Church.
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Safety Solutions Proposed for Berkshire Mall Intersection
By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A speed bump and traffic mirror have been proposed at the reportedly problematic intersection of Old State Road and the Berkshire Mall entrance.
Last week, abutters approached the Select Board with concerns about drivers ignoring stop signs and speeding through the area. Target owns its building and is the lone business left on the property.
"When you turn into Old State Road, our driveways are right there," Judy Bennett said. "Nobody stops, nobody slows down to come around that corner. They go faster and that's where someone is going to get hurt."
Carl Bennett added, "We are taking our lives into our own hands when we pull out during the day."
The Old State Road bridge connects the mall and Old State Road to Route 8. Abutter Pauline Hunt would like to see it closed entirely, making the Connector Road the access point from Route 8.
"That entrance isn't necessary," she said.
"It's chaos. There's an entrance over by the bike path that would serve everybody, there would be no problem, and there are lights at the end of it, it's a dream to get into there. I don't see the reason that chaos is there."
Last week, abutters approached the Select Board with concerns about drivers ignoring stop signs and speeding through the area. Target owns its building and is the lone business left on the property.
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Water runoff reaching the drainage outlet behind the property is flooding it, unable to reach an intermittent stream meant to carry that runoff. click for more
The $25,000 raised will directly assist the Berkshire Humane Society in funding its various programs aimed at improving the lives of animals in need throughout the Berkshire County area. click for more
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