There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including a free museum day, plays, live music, and more.
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First Sunday Free at the Clark
The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown
Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.
The museum is opening its doors for free to provide people the chance to see its permanent and temporary collections.
This month's theme is "All You Need is Love," it is the start of February, after all. The museum will celebrate all types of love by inviting visitors to create a Valentine's Day card using images from the Clark's collection.
At 1 p.m., an educator-led tour will highlight love-themed objects in the permanent collection galleries.
Then, at 2 p.m., there will be a story time led by Drag Story Hour Berkshires, complete with movement and art-making that celebrates the loving relationships we experience throughout our lives.
PHS Proteus Theatre students will be performing "Mere Mortals," a collection of short comedic plays by David Ives directed by Theatre Arts teacher James Barry.
Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults and are available for cash at the door or online.
Friday
Friday Supper Club
Dorothy's Estaminet, Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 10 p.m.
The restaurant is collaborating with Core Kitchen residency at Dorothy's. Core Kitchen with Sarita and Ray will be taking over Dorothy's kitchen weekly for six weeks.
This Friday will feature a performance by Secondhand Dredi, who will be playing dub remixes of Berkshire County's premier reggae-rockers plus classic reggae covers.
DJ Pup Daddy will be spinning dance, hip-hop, soul, funk, pop, and rock hits of the 90s. More information here.
Pajama Jam House Party
El Habanero Mexican Grill, Pittsfield
Time: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Wear your favorite pjs or onesie for a chance to win a $50 cash prize for the best outfit. DJ Champ will be mixing music from the 90s and 2000s.
Tickets before the event at $10. After 11:30, prices increase to $15. More information here.
Silver Lake Show
Hot Plate Brewing Co., Pittsfield
Time: 7 p.m.
There will be a performance by "When the Time Comes and Sinking," and Texas-based band Jockey, and New York-based band "Oolong." Tickets are $10. More information here.
Saturday
Music Bingo
Bluebird & Co., Hancock
Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
DJ Pup Daddy will be spinning classic rock tunes from the '70s and '80s at the restaurant at 137 Brodie Mountain Road. Play musical bingo for three chances to win a prize.
There is no fee to play, and Bluebird & Co.'s full menu and bar are available throughout the game. More information here.
Comedy on Tap
Bright Ideas Brewing, North Adams
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Warm up at Bright Ideas Brewing for a night full of laughter. Stand-up comedians Liz Barrett and Travis Stealey will be hitting the stage at this event hosted by Charlie Nadler. Tickets are $15. More information here.
The BrokenHearted Performance
The Stationery Factory, Dalton
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tom Perry tribute band, The BrokenHearted, will be performing. Tickets range from $27.38 to $32.64. More information here.
Studio 9
Porches Inn, North Adams
Time: 7 p.m.
CJ Field is back with guest Cheley Tackett of Nashville, Tenn., for a night of country music.
Tickets are $25 (livestream $5) and can be purchased here.
Mountain Mindfulness: Winter Wonderland Walk
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 1 p.m.
Those of all ages are welcome to take a gentle, guided forest walk that focuses on moment awareness, reducing stress, and gaining inspiration by incorporating meditation and mindful breathing elements.
Registration required. Call 413-499-4262 to register. More information here.
Cryin' Out Loud Performance
The Proprietor's Lodge, Pittsfield
Time: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Female-fronted eight-piece party band, Cryin' Out Loud will be performing. Tickets cost $20. More information here.
Winter Wonders Market
Ventfort Hall, Lenox
Time: 10 to 4
Indoor market in the mansion featuring local vendors such as Odd Bird Farm, Sheep in Wool Clothing, Lightforce Bakery. Admission is free; suggested $5 donation towards maintenance of the mansion is appreciated.
Sunday
Paint and Sip
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
There will be a paint and sip instructed by Starr Volkmer. A $60 per person ticket includes all painting materials, a wooden pallet, and one free complimentary drink. More information here.
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Mount Greylock Schools Focus on Student Literacy
By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Mount Greylock Regional School District is placing an emphasis on literacy instruction that is reflected in the preliminary budget that the administration put forth last week.
Interim Superintendent Joseph Bergeron and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Joelle Brookner laid out the reasons why literacy needs to be a priority for the district and the steps staff plan to take to address that need during the School Committee's Feb. 13 meeting.
Bergeron opened by emphasizing that while there are issues that need to be addressed, the district continues to do a good job educating the students of Lanesborough, Williamstown and surrounding towns.
He noted that Mount Greylock ranks 25th in the commonwealth and first in the Berkshires in the most recent U.S. News and World Report "Best High Schools Rankings" and pointed out that most of the Massachusetts schools ranking higher on the list are magnet or charter schools like No. 1 Boston Latin and No. 2 Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter of Hadley.
And in the area of literacy itself, 65 percent of Mount Greylock's students are above the national average in literacy benchmarks as assessed by the California-based FastBridge Learning system.
"So we're starting from a good place, but we're nowhere near perfect," Bergeron said.
To help address the 35 students performing at or below average on literacy assessment metrics, district faculty have been pouring over data and looking at what personalized instruction strategies will work for individual students, the administrators said.
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