The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art will be hosting its annual Fresh Grass Festival this Friday through Sunday. Thousands are expected to be in the city during the three-day event.
There will be live music throughout the grounds and at Joe's Field, including performances by Molly Tuttle And Golden Highway, Shakey Graves, The Devil Makes Three, and many more.
There will also be plenty of vendors on site selling merchandise, food, and drinks. A three-day adult pass is $194; see more on ticket prices here.
Lebanon (Conn.) Country Fairgrounds, 122 Mack Road
Time: weekends from Sept. 21 to Oct. 20, 10:30 to 6
The 26th annual fair features armored combat, jousting, demonstrations, marketplace, feasting, performances and music. Admission $10 to $16, children 6 and younger free.
Drag queens Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune will impersonate iconic divas, including Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Bette Midler, Adele, Reba McEntire, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and more.
Say goodbye to the summer season and welcome fall with a dance party featuring a live set by DJ Champ, light displays, and food and drinks. More information here.
Live Comedy
Bounti-Fare Restaurant, Adams
Time: 8 to 9:30 p.m.
There will be a stand-up performance by Dan Geurin and Juan Pantaleon, hosted by Charlie Nadler. Tickets are $15. More information here.
Night of Standup Comedy
The Inn at Stockbridge
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Join the inn for a night of laughter with comedians Rob Christensen and Henrik Blix. Tickets are $15. More information here.
Classic Films from 1930s to 1960s
Adams Theater, Park Street
Time: 7 p.m.
Throughout September and part of October, the theater will show classic films that represent some of the greatest achievements in film. This Friday, the theater will be showing 1942's "Casablanca" with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.
Celebrate the season of release and welcome the blessings of fall with fire cider and elderberry syrup for immune system support, tea, and a fire ceremony to let go of what's no longer serving us. Tickets are $44. More information here.
Saturday
Springside Park Fall Cleanup
Springside, Pittsfield
Time: 9 to noon.
The nonprofit Springside Park Conservancy will hold its annual fall cleanup, which will include food and music. More information here.
Fall Fling Kind of Thing
Goose's Trailside Treats, Cheshire
Time: 3 to 6 p.m.
The event features an afternoon filled with live music, treats, and activities for all ages.
There will be live performances by Austin Honig and Felix Sun, drinks from Poseidon Coffee, and sweet treats like ice cream and s'more making from Goose's Trailside Treats.
In addition, various activities will be held, including corn hole, pumpkin decorating, a scavenger hunt, pumpkin ring toss, and reading sessions for children.
The Solomon Wright Public Library and Pownal Historical Society are hosting their second annual Witches' Walk honoring the Widow Krieger. Gather at the bridge at 12:45; walk starts at 1 and costumes are encouraged. Reception to follow at the library at 97 Main St. at 2 to celebrate the Historical Society's 30th anniversary.
There will be a wide variety of songs attendees can choose from to sing their hearts out. More information here.
Birdwatching for Beginners
Greylock Glen, Adams
Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair at the outdoor center to bird watch. Greylock Glen is a great bird-watching place because of its forests, meadows, and wetlands.
The Outdoor Center offers a bird-walk experience suitable for beginners. It includes a presentation by a Mass Audubon naturalist and a guided walk along the Glen Meadow Loop trail.
The Massachusetts Cheese Festival is returning to High Lawn Farm and will feature local cheese and charcuterie from Massachusetts and beyond.
There will be a curated collection of artisanal cheese makers and pairing partners offering samples and products for purchase, including charcuterie, wine, beer, honey, and chocolate.
Experience the nostalgic '80s rock 'n' roll concert experience with the 80s tribute band Mullett, who will perform songs from icons like Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Van Halen, and others.
These short tours feature talks along easy walking paths with a park interpreter, exploring the cultural landscape and unique ecology of Mount Greylock.
Meet at the Mount Greylock summit contour map. More information here.
Sheep Hill Birding: Fall Migration
671 Cold Spring Road, Williamstown
Time: 7 to 9 a.m.
Join former Audubon chapter president Tommy Richey for a birding experience. The event will start at the farmhouse and include birdwatching around Josiah's Pond, the wetlands boardwalk, and the Sheep Hill trails.
Meditate in the gardens at Naumkeag, surrounded by the Berkshire mountains, with mindfulness-in-nature facilitator Sandrine Harri. Tickets are $25. More information here.
Yoga
North Adams Public Library
Time: 10 a.m.
There will be a free hatha yoga session. More information here.
Sunday
Autumnal Equinox Meditation Walk
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Celebrate the start of the fall season with a morning meditation walk in the gardens. More information here.
Domingo Brunch Featuring K&R
Dotties Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 10 to noon
The New York-based jazz duo will be performing. No cover charge. More information here.
Tunes for Tone
Bounti-Fare, Adams
Time: 1 to 6 p.m.
There will be a benefit concert for the Antonio Cardeno Scholarship. There will be performances by by Sample the Cat, The Liquid Courage, Greg Caproni, The Made in Memphis Band, and more.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Tickets include a spaghetti dinner. More information here.
Autumn Equinox Walk
Mount Greylock, Adams
Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
There will be a mindful Autumn Equinox Walk in the forest, incorporating forest bathing, meditation, and mindful breathing. More information here.
Autumnal Equinox Family Hike
Thomas and Palmer Brook Reserve, Great Barrington
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
In celebration of the Autumnal Equinox, there will be a child-led walk of the Meadow Loop. During the walk, participants will explore the trail, disperse their own seeds, and say farewell to summer.
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Retired Clarksburg Police Chief Reflects on Career
By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Michael Williams signed off shift for the final time on Friday after nearly 40 years as a police officer in Clarksburg.
He retired 100 years after the Police Department was established with the appointment of Police Chief George Warren Hall of Briggsville, a former constable and a selectmen.
Williams joined the force on a "fluke" as a part-time officer in 1985 and became chief in 2003. Like in many small towns, public employees tend to wear many hats and take on outside tasks and the chief gradually took on other duties ranging from emergency management director to backup town treasurer.
During his tenure, he saw the police offices in lower level of Town Hall remodeled to provide safer and more efficient use for officers and the public, the police garage redone and new cruisers put on the road. Williams has also seen changes in policing from mainly catching speeders when he first signed on to issues with domestic abuse and drug use.
The police force itself had dwindled down from six to eight officers and a sergeant to the chief and one part-time officer. With Williams' departure on Friday, the Clarksburg Police Department ceased to exist for the first time in decades.
The Select Board last week voted to suspend operations and rely on the State Police for coverage, but have already asked if Williams could continue in some a part-time capacity.
His last official act as chief was escorting the remains of a World War II casualty missing for 82 years.
He retired 100 years after the Police Department was established with the appointment of Police Chief George Warren Hall of Briggsville, a former constable and a selectmen.
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West Dews ran for 137 yards, Landon Corcoran made big plays down the stretch and the Wahconah defense made the biggest stop of the night to stymie a comeback drive in the closing minutes of a 22-18 win over rival Hoosac Valley on Friday night.
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