Each May we honor and celebrate "Be Kind to Animals Week" by bringing the community together for "The Blessing of the Animals". This is the oldest commemorative week in US history, turning 111 years old in 2026. "The Blessing" is a free, outdoors, family event. Bring your pet for an individual hands-on blessing by Pastor
Brief History of Illustration This series highlights the both the history of illustration and the vast collection at Norman Rockwell Museum. The Abyss Demonstrates the complexity of illustration, while illustrating something the ocean. For many years, artists have engaged with the concept of the ocean for many purposes, from wartime propaganda and political statements to
Opening party for American Stories: From Revolution to Rockwell The Museum opens its major summer exhibition American Stories: From Revolution to Rockwell with a festive celebration! Music from our country’s many chapters and cuisine will reflect the many cultures that shape the nation.
Norman Rockwell Museum is opening a landmark exhibition in honor of the U.S. Semiquincentennial In commemoration of the anniversary of America’s 250th founding, Norman Rockwell Museum will present American Stories: From Revolution to Rockwell, on view from June 6 through October 26 2026. Featuring powerful works across 9 themed sections, American Stories reveals how illustrations
What does the future hold? Can we change the world? Those are the questions at the heart of Chester’s 2026 season. Chester Theatre Company welcomes R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe. By D.W. Jacobs From the life, work and writings of R. Buckminster Fuller Directed by Barbara Karger Futurist, environmentalist, architect,
What does the future hold? Can we change the world? Those are the questions at the heart of Chester’s 2026 season. Chester Theatre Company welcomes Fannie: The Music And The Life Of Fannie Lou Hamer. By Cheryl L. West Directed by Gilbert McCauley Filled with music, humor and spirituality, this is the story of American
Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate American independence and democracy with a day of special programming, in concert with American Stories: From Revolution to Rockwell
John will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40-year career as both a solo artist and a member of iconic rock bands The Babys and Bad English. He has a talent for power ballads and driving arena rock, occasionally touching on new wave-styled power pop as well. TICKETS: $45 – $65 (plus processing
Dan’s the creator and star of the web series Kicking Dan Out featured on MyDamn Channel and co-hosts a weekly podcast with Sean Donnelly on Heavy.com called My Dumb Friends. His shorts have appeared on the front page of Funny or Die, Best Week Ever and The Huffington Post. He played right wing blogger Kane Phillips during Comedy Central’s Indecision and has
What does the future hold? Can we change the world? Those are the questions at the heart of Chester’s 2026 season. Chester Theatre Company welcomes premier of Amchitka. A New Play by Mark St. Germain Directed by Julianne Boyd In a monitoring station at Amchitka, a volcanic island 170 miles off the coast of Alaska
Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley will perform on the Mahaiwe mainstage on Friday, July 31! In 2009 Heather released Audience of One for which she won the Grammy Award for the Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album. In 2012 she released Only One In The World, an album that featured songs that Heather wrote
What does the future hold? Can we change the world? Those are the questions at the heart of Chester’s 2026 season. Chester Theatre Company welcomes the east coast premier of Dear Alien. By Liz Duffy-Adams Directed by Michelle Ong Hendrick In this cheeky comedy, a reclusive advice columnist known as “Dear Alien” attempts to finish
