The Clark Art Institute’s First Sunday Free program concludes for the season on Sunday, May 3, offering free admission from 10 am–5 pm. In connection with Mental Health Awareness Month, this month’s focus is on art and wellness. Whether visitors explore the galleries or wander the grounds, there are many ways to access the benefits of engaging […]
Arts and Culture, Exhibits, Family Friendly
Curious about astrology but not sure where to start? In this two-hour, lecture-style class, we’ll demystify the basics so you can read a natal chart with confidence. We’ll cover the “big four” (Sun, Moon, Rising, and chart ruler), the 12 signs and their elements/modalities, the 12 houses (life areas), and the major aspects (conjunctions, trines, […]
Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Welcome the arrival of Spring with our Baby Animals Festival April 18 through May 10! Meet our newest farm babies – lambs, piglets, calves, chicks and kids (goats, that is)–and enjoy events and activities throughout the Village, from daily talks about the farm and the Shakers to craft demonstrations to walks along the Farm & […]
The Music Department offers students an exceptionally wide variety of opportunities to study music both inside and outside the classroom through performance, composition, ethnomusicology, theory, and history. The faculty is made up of devoted teachers, prominent scholars, prolific composers, and active performers. We offer numerous courses for both the major and the general student and […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
With growing polarization around issues at home and abroad, how do we talk with family members, neighbors, and others about challenging topics? Join Resetting the Table’s acclaimed workshop to build practical skills for engaging across differences with confidence and respect. Through guided dialogue and shared experiences, participants will learn to navigate disagreement and strengthen relationships—even in the […]
This spring, the Clark Art Institute presents an exciting lineup of performing arts events spanning multiple genres. Contemplate the absurd and grotesque imagery of the Shadow Visionaries exhibition with musical works inspired by dark, romantic poetry; dance your cares away with upbeat, family-friendly blues and funk; travel from nineteenth-century Vienna to twentieth-century Mexico on soaring operatic scores; or discover lush layers of pastoral chamber jazz. There's something to delight every […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Norman Rockwell Museum is pleased to present Shine a Light: The Art and Life of Deb Koffman, a featured installation celebrating the artistry, life, and mindful spirit of Berkshire-based artist and author Deb Koffman (1956–2021). Known for her bold, text-infused paintings, illustrations, and books, Koffman created vibrant works that blend humor, hope, and honesty—providing practical tools […]
Arts and Culture, Exhibits, Family Friendly
Emery is perfectly content living in her treehouse, tending to her plants and sharing her research online. Her sister Hazel is less enchanted— stuck working long hours at the only diner in town to support them both. Meanwhile, Luanne is searching for something -anything, to give her life meaning. When Emery’s YouTube videos unexpectedly spark […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Welcome the arrival of Spring with our Baby Animals Festival April 18 through May 10! Meet our newest farm babies – lambs, piglets, calves, chicks and kids (goats, that is)–and enjoy events and activities throughout the Village, from daily talks about the farm and the Shakers to craft demonstrations to walks along the Farm & […]
Every Monday - West African & Caribbean drum and song classes with Aimee Gelinas M.ED at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Pittsfield. Beginner class at 5:30 pm; advanced class at 6:30 pm advanced. Registration required for all new students.
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios