The many kinds of goldenrods and asters are a visually striking and ubiquitous feature of our late summer and fall landscapes. However, since many of them look much alike, they can be a challenge to identify. This class, led by Ted Elliman, will focus on the identification features and habitats of about 40 species of […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Outdoor Event
This exhibition explores the unforgettable art and satire of MAD, from its beginnings in 1952 as a popular humor comic book to its emergence as a beloved magazine that spoke truth to power and attracted generations of devoted readers through the decades. MAD’s influence and cultural impact will be explored in this landmark installation, which […]
Arts and Culture, Family Friendly
MASS MoCA alumni artist Chris Doyle’s work highlights the precarious moments we face in attempting to care for the natural world, resulting in narratives built around themes of interconnectivity and the tension between the individual — and the group — in a culture fiercely devoted to progress. His video animation, The Coast of Industry runs nearly 300 […]
The Corning Museum of Glass will present its Mobile Hot Shop on the Clark’s grounds in conjunction with the Institute’s exhibition Fragile Beauty: Treasures from the Corning Museum of Glass. Every day from 10 am to 5 pm, the Hot Shop will offer free glassblowing demonstrations that are sure to excite all ages!
MASS MoCA presents the first exhibition from the Curatorial Exchange Initiative (CEI) by New York-based artist Steve Locke. Curated by CEI Fellow Evan Garza, the fire next time is a meditation on uniquely American forms of violence directed at Black and queer people. Locke’s interdisciplinary practice engages issues of identity, desire, race, violence, spectacle, and memory. […]
Diversity and Inclusion, Exhibits
Brazzucas Brazilian Market, Espetinho Carioca, and MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Partners are thrilled to announce the first-ever Brazilian Day Celebration in Downtown Pittsfield. This vibrant event will honor Brazilian culture and Brazilian Independence Day on Saturday, September 7. The celebration, inspired by the grand Brazilian Day festivities in New York City, brings a piece […]
Arts and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Food and Drinks, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Berkshire Art Center’s 2024 Berkshire Artist Residency Program is coming to a close with three exhibition openings this summer and fall at Chesterwood, The Red Lion Inn and Ventfort Hall. This year, local artists, Dai Ban, Grigori Fateyev, Kyle Strack, Kara Smith, and Stacy Scibelli worked at their respective sites for three months using each […]
Visit TurnPark Art Space for the opening reception of Human/Nature, a poignant and thought-provoking sculpture exhibition by Doug Fitch, a multimedia artist who works in media ranging from architecture and opera to puppetry and food. This mixed-media show pays tribute to Hillary Walton, a remarkable individual whose life straddled diverse disciplines. Fitch incorporates once-living trees and […]
Canna Provisions presents live music at The Locker Room: 9/7: Pete Boyd from 7-10 pm 9/14: Fire Pitt from 8-10 pm 9/18: Music Bingo from 7-9 pm 9/20: Brian Benlein from 8-11 pm 9/21: Dylan Macintosh and Deuce Moose from 8-11 pm
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Grammy Award winner, Roger McGuinn, a legendary figure in the music world, is set to take the stage at the Colonial Theatre for an unforgettable concert. With a career spanning decades, McGuinn co-founded the iconic band, The Byrds, alongside Gene Clark and David Crosby in 1964. Before The Byrds, McGuinn made his mark performing with […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment