Berenice Abbott’s Modern Lens begins with Abbott’s earliest portrait photography, taken in 1920s Paris while working as an assistant in the legendary Man Ray’s studio. Writers, musicians, artists, publishers, and socialites—many of whom lived visibly queer lives, like Abbott herself—all found themselves looking through her discerning lens as she captured a sense of the rapidly changing […]
This non-chronological survey of Noguchi’s work across media presents some of his most compelling engagements with time. The exhibition traces Noguchi’s interventions in the long march of geologic time, his explorations into the life cycles of natural and industrial materials, his meditations on memory and the relationship between the enduring and ephemeral, and his fluid […]
Mariel Capanna (b. 1988) plays what she calls “games of remembering” as a way of reckoning with loss. Working from home videos and family slideshows, whose runtime is her constraint, the artist races to record fleeting memory images in oil paint. She scatters these flat, pastel forms like confetti across deep, atmospheric surfaces, creating compositions […]
This juried exhibition brings together the imaginative work of 14 contemporary sculptors whose art engages with themes of illusion, curiosity, discovery, and play. Presented in conjunction with the Museum’s upcoming exhibition, I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders opening on June 7, 2025, the outdoor sculpture show invites visitors of all ages to explore a world inspired […]
Arts and Culture, Exhibits, Outdoor Event
The Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market will launch its third season on June 17, 2025, bringing fresh, locally-sourced food directly to six communities across Berkshire County through October 17. The innovative mobile market addresses food access challenges by delivering seasonal produce, eggs, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples such as bread, maple syrup, and honey to […]
Mother Play follows Phyllis, a hardheaded matriarch, and her children Martha and Carl as they move into a new apartment in Washington, D.C. Spanning four decades, Mother Play follows the family through five apartments and through many hardships, including cockroach infestations and painful conflicts. Phyllis wants her children to follow a certain path, but they […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Celebrate Lee’s rich history and vibrant community at Lee Founders Weekend! This three-day festival fills downtown Lee and the Athletic Field with parades, live music, food, kids’ activities, vendors, competitions, and fun for the whole family. From fireworks to duck races (and even a dog parade!), there’s something for everyone all weekend long. Friday, September 19 […]
Belong Berkshires, Family Friendly, Festivals, Food and Drinks, Outdoor Event
Set against the foothills of the beautiful Berkshire mountains, FreshGrass is a family-friendly festival with the best in roots music filling the fields, courtyards, and galleries of MASS MoCA — the largest contemporary art museum in the country (gallery admission included with all tickets!). Featuring FreshGrass Commissions, FreshGrass Awards showcase — featuring the best in […]
Festivals, Outdoor Event, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Chesterwood presents an exhibition of works by Berkshires-based sculptor Ann Jon. The Retrospective, highlighting thirty-one pieces from Jon’s body of work over the years, will be on view until October 31 in the Woodshed Gallery. Jon’s work can also be seen among the sculptures included in this year’s Global Warming/ Global Warning! outdoor exhibition at Chesterwood.
This FRIDAY and EVERY Friday is Karaoke Night at the Dalton American Legion.The crowd is fun and supportive. Come on out and give it a try.We are proud of the volunteers that run these Karaoke nights, please come show them your support.SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION POST!Thank You Chief, Marie & Dan!!#intheberkshires