The Bidwell House Museum is excited to present the first of two off-season Zoom programs about the Revolutionary War era, a timely topic in 2026, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For the first talk, we will be joined by Asher Lurie who will present The Life of a Continental […]
History and Heritage, Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Online Event
Join Christa P. Whitney, director of the Yiddish Book Center’s Wexler Oral History Project, as she shares video highlights from the project’s growing collection. We’ll hear from actors who began their careers on the Eastern European stage, familiar faces from American screens who got their start in Yiddish theater, avid Yiddish theater-goers who share memories […]
Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Online Event
Dance History 101, led by Wendy Perron will be offered in weekly 90-minute sessions. Explore key moments in the history of dance in the United States and dive into the work of seminal choreographers such as Alvin Ailey, George Balanchine, and Martha Graham. Drawing on rich and diverse resources from the Pillow's Archives, renowned dance […]
Arts and Culture, Online Event, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Dance History 101, led by Wendy Perron will be offered in weekly 90-minute sessions. Explore key moments in the history of dance in the United States and dive into the work of seminal choreographers such as Alvin Ailey, George Balanchine, and Martha Graham. Drawing on rich and diverse resources from the Pillow's Archives, renowned dance […]
Arts and Culture, Online Event, Performing Arts & Entertainment
The only thing better then reading a book on a winter’s eve is discussing the story with friends! Join The Mount online book club and explore the themes, characters, plot, and structure of three great stories, while enjoying the company of other people passionate about reading. The first group meeting is January 15 at 4 […]
Belong Berkshires, Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Online Event
Dance History 101, led by Wendy Perron will be offered in weekly 90-minute sessions. Explore key moments in the history of dance in the United States and dive into the work of seminal choreographers such as Alvin Ailey, George Balanchine, and Martha Graham. Drawing on rich and diverse resources from the Pillow's Archives, renowned dance […]
Arts and Culture, Online Event, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Dance History 101, led by Wendy Perron will be offered in weekly 90-minute sessions. Explore key moments in the history of dance in the United States and dive into the work of seminal choreographers such as Alvin Ailey, George Balanchine, and Martha Graham. Drawing on rich and diverse resources from the Pillow's Archives, renowned dance […]
Arts and Culture, Online Event, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Dance History 101, led by Wendy Perron will be offered in weekly 90-minute sessions. Explore key moments in the history of dance in the United States and dive into the work of seminal choreographers such as Alvin Ailey, George Balanchine, and Martha Graham. Drawing on rich and diverse resources from the Pillow's Archives, renowned dance […]
Arts and Culture, Online Event, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Dance History 101, led by Wendy Perron will be offered in weekly 90-minute sessions. Explore key moments in the history of dance in the United States and dive into the work of seminal choreographers such as Alvin Ailey, George Balanchine, and Martha Graham. Drawing on rich and diverse resources from the Pillow's Archives, renowned dance […]
Arts and Culture, Online Event, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Designed for life-long learners who seek to deepen their dance-going experience, dance educator, Pillow alum, and writer Kate Mattingly, Ph.D., will examine different approaches to experience and interpret dance as an audience member, drawing from the work of artists featured in the upcoming Festival 2026. Participants will explore how live performance is shaped by aesthetics, artists' […]
Arts and Culture, Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Online Event, Performing Arts & Entertainment