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August 2020
BSO Musicians in Recital from Tanglewood
Hosted by Lauren Ambrose Along with classical music, BSO violinist Bonnie Bewick has delved deeply into fiddle music from around the world, including traditional American, Scotch and Irish reels, and music of other European traditions. This program of traditional and folk-style pieces includes some of her own arrangements and compositions.
Find out more »Wild Air movie series: Rocky
Berkshire Money Management is hosting free Friday night movies on the front lawn (161 Main Street in Dalton) as part of our Wild Air summer event series. Groups are limited to five people and we ask that you please follow the state’s guidelines for social distancing. There will be a check-in for all attendees. Attendees are required to wear a mask until they are situated on their spot on the lawn (seating will be marked). Also, please wear your mask…
Find out more »Mahaiwe Drive-In: The Princess Bride
Rob Reiner’s cult favorite romantic comedy stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, and Christopher Guest in a fantastical adventure back in time. Presented at Bard College at Simon`s Rock, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA. $25 per vehicle.
Find out more »Offsite Field Study at Good Dog Farm
This behind-the-scenes look at great gardens explores Good Dogs Farm in Ashley Falls. A wise farmer who knew the value of the rich Housatonic alluvial plain built this simple farmhouse in 1811. Two hundred years later, Maria Nation is still reaping the benefits of that early settler’s appreciation of this sandy loam. Over the last two decades she has been designing, installing and maintaining the gardens with her own two hands. Because the gardens are hand-created rather than professionally designed,…
Find out more »Self-Guided Garden Tour
Mabel Choate inherited Naumkeag in 1929, and for the next 30 years worked with landscape architect Fletcher Steele to create the magnificent gardens for which Naumkeag is now known, including the world-famous Blue Steps. With a map in hand, you'll stroll eight acres of world-renowned gardens at your own pace.
Find out more »Garden Tour (guided)
The story of Naumkeag and its spectacular gardens come to life as you stroll the grounds on a 45-minute guided tour. Limited capacity in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.
Find out more »Summer Music at Simon’s Rock, Part 3
Sat., Aug. 8, 2020, 2:00 p.m., Virtual The third musical offering this summer is a video of the Simon's Rock String Quartet performing Antonin Dvorak's String Quartet no. 12 in F major, op. 96, "The American." This performance was recorded in concert on December 17, 2019. Members of the Quartet at that time included: Ella Menees, first violin Daniel Rose-Levine, second violin Katie Rumin, viola Julian White, cello The most popular of Dvorak's sixteen quartets, "The American" was composed in…
Find out more »DELving into Dance History: Divergent Voices
Join Director of DEL at Jacob’s Pillow Ann Biddle and DEL Facilitator Felice Santorelli in a NEW online workshop series, DELving into Dance History with Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive. Re-envision embodied dance history using the extensive video and multimedia resources of Jacob’s Pillow. Designed for K-12 dance educators, and college dance history enthusiasts to enhance remote and in-person teaching. With special guest Norton Owen, Director of Preservation at Jacob’s Pillow. DELving into Dance History is designed as an ongoing series. Each two-week course explores different aspects of the Pillow’s Dance…
Find out more »Date Night
A romantic setting in our eight acres of private gardens and the view of Monument Monument at sunset makes for the perfect evening with someone special. We'll provide live background music, a drink of your choice, and a safely-distanced spot for you in the garden. Bring a picnic blanket or reserve one of our tables, bouquets available for an additional price. $25 per person for admission comes with a choice of beer, wine, or prosecco.
Find out more »Harry Clarke
A sexually charged and wickedly funny one-man thriller, Harry Clarke, by acclaimed playwright and solo artist David Cale (Lillian, A Likely Story, NPR’s “The Next Big Thing” and Public Radio’s “This American Life”) starring BSC Associate Artist Mark H. Dold (BSC’s Breaking the Code, Freud’s Last Session) is the story of a shy midwestern man leading an outrageous double life as the cocky Londoner Harry Clarke. Moving to New York City and presenting himself as an Englishman, he charms his…
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