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 genealogical method—a mode of historical analysis that shows that what looks timeless is in fact contingent, bound to shifting relations of meaning, knowledge, and power—has become the dominant paradigm of humanistic inquiry. In The Genealogy of Genealogy, Jason Ānanda Josephson Storm turns this influential practice back on itself, tracing its unlikely rise through Nietzsche and […]
Performing Arts & Entertainment
Discover The Carle in a whole new light! Join us on the first Thursday* of each month, when the Museum transforms into a playground of wonder, celebrating the mysteries of night, the sparkle of dreams, and the magic of timeless tales. Join us after-hours and bring your friends, neighbors, and kindred spirits. Each month unveils […]
Arts and Culture, Family Friendly
Please join Girls Inc. of the Berkshires to celebrate the accomplishments of our 12 scholarship winners, and the 2026 She Knows Where She's Going award winner, Lori Kiely.
The first Shaker Supper of the season will be held in the 1830 Brick Dwelling dining room where the Shakers enjoyed their communal meals. For an exclusive treat - arrive early at 5:30 for a private visit with the baby animals in the Round Stone Barn! Meet in the Brick Dwelling, grab a drink, and […]
Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, in collaboration with the Jewish Book Council, hosts bestselling author and acclaimed critic David Denby, who will discuss his new book, Eminent Jews: Bernstein, Brooks, Friedan, and Mailer. He will be joined in conversation by Albert Stern, editor of the Berkshire Jewish Voice. Leonard Bernstein, Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, and Norman […]
Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Online Event
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
Special Member's Preview: Join us for a special preview of this fascinating exhibition with Guest Curator Jane Bayard Curley and the sons of author Munro Leaf. Among the most beloved American picture books, The Story of Ferdinand celebrates its ninetieth anniversary in 2026. Created in 1935 by Munro Leaf and illustrated by Robert Lawson, the story introduced […]
This Mother’s Day weekend, Berkshire Botanical Garden will burst into spring with something entirely new: two beloved events happening side-by-side for the very first time. From May 8–10, the Garden invites visitors to a weekend-long celebration of plants, play and community as the 49th Annual Plants-and-Answers Plant Sale overlaps with the second annual SpringFest on Saturday, May 9. Together, […]