The Mountains

Norman Rockwell’s Life & Holiday Art Guided Tours (11am, 12pm, 2pm)
2023-12-02 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Norman Rockwell Museum , 9 Glendale Road Route 183, Stockbridge, MA, 01262, United States

Discover Bespoke Gifts at Troutbeck's Holiday Bazaar
2023-12-02 11:00 - 2023-12-03 18:00 | Troutbeck Hotel , 515 Leedsville Rd, Amenia, NY, 12501, United States
Explore a thoughtfully curated selection of local brands in the Litchfield area. Uncover the stylish homeware store, Milton Market, and the charming children’s boutique, Little-ish. Enhance your vacation wardrobe with timeless items from Millbrook’s renowned vintage shop, Black Sheep Mercantile. Peruse unique, handmade creations from Cottage Courses’ artist founders, Polly Shindler and Nathalie Baxter. As part of Troutbeck’s ongoing commitment to cultural and artistic enrichment, indulge in the offerings from Troutbeck collaborators, including homeware by Colombian chef-stylist-designer Mariana Velasquez, Porta tableware, and Christin Ripley’s marbled art.

Gerard Malanga / Moments in Time : 1965-2023
2023-10-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Beattie-Powers Place , 10 Powers Pl, Caskill, NY, 12414, United States
Poet, photographer, and Warhol Factory Superstar Gerard Malanga is one person. Moments in Time:: Pictures 1965–2023 is a small salon setting showcasing more than sixty photographs of some of the most notable authors, musicians, painters, and cultural figures of the past sixty years. A unique opportunity to view some of Gerard’s photos in person; many are debuts in this exhibition. The show is on view Saturdays through December 10th from 12pm-4pm

“Nocturne – Night and Dreams” Presented by Close Encounters With Music
2023-12-03 16:00 | The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center , 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230, United States
On Sunday, December 3 at 4 PM, Close Encounters With Music, the Berkshires’ premiere chamber music organization, presents Nocturne – Night and Dreams, a multi-faceted program that explores nuances and contradictions of the night. Release from the brightness of daylight, from consciousness into sleep and dreaminess, the night’s seductive, mysterious potion-like allure has fascinated artists throughout the ages. Lullabies celebrate repose, the restful charm; serenades celebrate love. Other works mark the fear of darkness, the unseen and what may lurk beneath the veil of the night.

Everett Bradley's Holidelic Comes to Kaatsbaan Cultural Park for an Electrifying Holiday Funk Extravaganza
2023-12-08 20:00 | Kaatsbaan Cultural Park , 120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY, 12583, United States
Holidelic made its debut in 2002 following the release of Bradley’s holiday album “Toy.” Reflecting on the show’s inception, Bradley explains, “After 9/11, I felt like we all needed to heal, and the way I was going to do that was by writing Christmas songs. Then I got the idea to combine two of my favorite things – Christmas and funk.” Since its inception, Holidelic has been a roaring success with Bradley’s charismatic stage presence and dynamic performances captivating audiences night after night.
Fridays & Saturdays, December 8-16, 2023 at 8pm

"High Noon's Hidden Backstory" to Shed Light on Blacklisted Screenwriter Carl Foreman
2023-12-09 19:00 | The Garage At Chatham , 27 Kinderhook St, Chatham, NY, 12037, United States
The historic Crandell Theatre on Chatham’s Main Street is pleased to present “High Noon’s Hidden Backstory,” about blacklisted screenwriter Carl Foreman, on December 9 at 7 pm. The documentary short High Noon on the Waterfront (2022) and a special screening of the 1952 film High Noon, starring Gary Cooper, will be introduced by acclaimed historian and Kinderhook resident Dr. Amanda Foreman, FRSA. Following the screenings, Dr. Foreman will discuss her father’s time during the McCarthy era with author Peter Biskind, a Crandell board member. Tickets are $20 and will benefit the theater’s upcoming restoration and renovation.
Call Me Dancer Q&AJoan Baez: I Am a Noise Q&A

Leonard Bernstein's Life and Legacy to Shine in "MAESTRO" at the Crandell Theatre on Dec. 16 at 7 pm
2023-12-16 19:00 | The Garage At Chatham , 27 Kinderhook St, Chatham, NY, 12037, United States
As the winter winds sweep through Chatham’s Main Street, the historic Crandell Theatre is set to illuminate the season with a special benefit screening of “Maestro,” Bradley Cooper’s riveting biopic chronicling the life of the legendary conductor and composer, Leonard Bernstein. Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 16, at 7 pm, as this cinematic celebration unfolds.
The evening promises more than just a captivating film experience. Following the screening, the stage will belong to a special guest intimately connected to Leonard Bernstein’s legacy—his youngest daughter, Nina Bernstein Simmons. In a unique and personal Q+A session, Simmons will delve into her father’s extraordinary journey, the intricate family ties woven into the genesis of “Maestro,” and the enduring impact of Bernstein’s musical genius.

A fun-filled Christmas in the Dolomite Mountains, Italy
2023-12-21 - 2023-12-26 | Adler Spa Resort , Strada Rezia, 7,, Ortisei BZ, 39046, Italy
ADLER Spa Resort DOLOMITI is the perfect winter destination for families eager to immerse themselves in the great outdoors. Located in close proximity to Seceda, Rasciesa, and Alpe di Suisi, it offers excellent opportunities for skiing, hiking, and sledging.
What sets this resort apart is its direct connection to Sellaronda, a world-renowned ski route, made easily accessible through a modern, electric-powered underground escalator. Guests can also take advantage of the resort’s daily complimentary activities, including guided nature walks, invigorating snowshoe excursions, and Nordic walking adventures.
For those seeking traditional winter fun, there are chances to experience the festive thrill of tobogganing, partake in guided skiing outings, embark on cross-country ski safaris, or enroll in the ski school for lessons and skill-building.
After long and fulfilling days exploring the endless snowy landscapes around Ortisei, return to ADLER Spa Resort DOLOMITI to receive a heartfelt welcome and unwind in the comfort of this family-owned Alpine retreat.

December 21 Talea Ensemble Solstice Concert
2023-12-21 16:30 - 18:00 | PS21 Pavilion Theater , 2980 New York 66, Chatham, NY, 12037, United States
Champions of musical creativity and visionary new works, Talea performs Georg Friedrich Haas’s Solstices for ten musicians (2017) in complete darkness.
On the winter solstice, Talea will perform Georg Friedrich Haas’s Solstices for ten musicians in complete darkness. By subtracting light from our sensory palette, Solstices adds a new lens to our ability to relate to sound, bringing together performers and audiences through intensive listening. An immersive work, Solstices amplifies the experience of listening through microtones and overtones and evokes the natural phenomena of planetary movement.

Family Activities – Storytime in the “Leo Lionni” Galleries (10:45 am, 11:45 am, 12:45 pm, 1:45 pm)
2023-12-26 - 2023-12-30 | Norman Rockwell Museum , 9 Glendale Road Route 183, Stockbridge, MA, 01262, United States
Enjoy a reading of favorite tale from the collection of Leo Lionni.
Free for kids & teens, and Members, or included with admission.
DATES: December 26, and 28, and Saturday, December 30, 2023
TIMES: 10:45 am, 11:45 am, 12:45 pm, 1:45 pm

MASS MoCA Annual Community Celebration / Free Day
2024-01-27 10:00 - 17:00 | MASS MoCA , 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA, 01247, United States
What: On Saturday, January 27, 2024, Free Day — MASS MoCA’s annual community celebration — offers thematic museum tours, art-making in Kidspace, FIREBIRD installation viewings throughout the day, and more, all free of charge. MASS MoCA is open from 10am to 5pm on January 27. Free Day is sponsored by Avangrid Foundation/Berkshire Gas.
Where: MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
When: Saturday, January 27, 2024; 10am–5pm

BIFF PRESENTS A NEW WINTER MONTHLY SERIES WITH HOWIE ARKANS HIGHLIGHTING AUTEUR DIRECTORS BEGINNING IN JANUARY!
2024-01-27 15:00, 2024-02-24 15:00, 2024-03-23 15:00 | Duffin Theater , 197 East Street, Lenox, MA, 01240, United States
BIFF is proud to present the second series of American auteur film directors beginning in January. Howie Arkans will once again curate a series of discussions each month followed by a film by the auteur. The series is called, Cinematic Adolescence: Coming of Age Films by Auteurs and will highlight the work of John Sayles, John Waters, Greta Gerwig and Taiki Waititi. The series will be held Saturdays at 3PM at the Duffin Theater in Lenox. Please find the schedule below:
Saturday, January 27 at 3PM – John Sayles – BABY IT’S YOU
Saturday, February 24 at 3PM – John Waters – HAIRSPRAY
Saturday, March 23 at 3PM – Greta Gerwig – LADY BIRD
Saturday, April 20 at 3PM – Taiki Waititi – JOJO RABBIT

CK Yoga For Good
2024-01-28 10:00 | MA
Yoga for Good on Zoom to raise money for the Humane Society.
(Suggested $25, Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal)
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87080703837?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: YFG

The Big Chill at Hancock Shaker Village / February 16 & 17, 11-4 PM
2024-02-16 11:00 - 2024-02-17 16:00 | The Big Chill At Hancock Shaker Village , 1843 W. Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Grab your hat and coat for The Big Chill at the Village for a weekend of winter fun.
• Walking Tours of the Village
• Ice Harvesting Talks & Ice Sculpting
• Maple Tree Tapping Demonstrations
• Blacksmithing & Woodworking Demonstrations
• Face Painting
• Farm Animals
• Simple Family Crafts
• Snacks and Drinks by the Fire
Several of the historic buildings will be open to explore as well. So, shake off the cabin fever and join us for a fun-filled weekend at the Village!
$15 for entry

Great Barrington Arts Market (GBAM) Winter Markets/ Sunday, February 18, 2024 Sunday, March 17, 2024 Sunday, April 21, 2024
2024-02-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Saint James Place , 352 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230, United States
Great Barrington Arts Market (GBAM) annual Winter Market, a monthly market featuring the finest regional artisan products returns to the beautifully restored Saint James Place on Main Street in Great Barrington, MA.
With a rotating line-up of 16 artists each month, GBAM Winter events offer market goers a chance to shop a finely curated collection of handmade products and support the local artist community at the same time.

GBAM’s longstanding mission is to provide revenue for Berkshire based and regional artists & offer locally made products to consumers year-round.

Jon Stewart Live at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie on March 1-2
2024-03-01 19:30 | Bardavon 1869 Opera House , 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Comedian Jon Stewart, perhaps best known for his role as host and executive producer of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show With John Stewart,” will perform at the Bardavon, at 25 Market St., on March 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit the Bardavon and UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston, from Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. To purchase tickets online at any time, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com (fees will apply). UPDATE: Both performances have sold out.

View Works of "Mystery and Wonder" from NRM's Growing Illustration Collection
2024-03-02 - 2024-06-16 | Norman Rockwell Museum , 9 Glendale Road Route 183, Stockbridge, MA, 01262, United States
Norman Rockwell Museum presents captivating artwork with enigmatic and magical appeal in its new exhibition, Mystery and Wonder: Highlights from the Illustration Collection. Opening March 2 and running through June 16, this exhibition features selected images from Norman Rockwell Museum’s growing Permanent Collection, which now holds almost 25,000 artworks created by more than 300 illustrators.
Haunting and wonder-filled works on display include cover art for award-winning mysteries and novels, children’s book illustrations inspired by classic tales, fantastical anthropomorphic drawings, and heart-stopping editorial images. Of particular note is a brand-new Norman Rockwell acquisition that offers mysteries of its own. Exhibited for the first time, this unpublished 1938 work portrays a tense moment in the presidential election of 1800, which resulted in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, with the stalemate broken by the House of Representatives in favor of Jefferson.

St Patricks Day at Mill & Main
2024-03-17 00:00 | Mill & Main , 317 Main St, Kerhonkson, NY, 12446, United States
What: Mill & Main is offering specialty brunch and dinner menus to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (menus below)

Where: Mill & Main (317 Main St in Kerhonkson)
When: All day Sunday, March 17th
How: Make a reservation on Resy
Brunch

Traditional Irish Breakfast (Eggs, Beans, Irish Bacon, Mushrooms & Grilled Tomatoes, Brown Bread)
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Irish Soda Bread Biscuits with Butter & Jam

Dinner

Corned Beef & Cabbage (the returning-favorite special is available for both take out in the cafe and at the restaurant)
Vegetable Shepard’s Pie
Fish & Chips
Chocolate Stout Cake Pudding
Variety of inspired cocktails

Virtual Program / Leo Lionni, Root and Branch: His Creative Influences and the Art He Inspired
2024-03-21 19:00 | MA
In this wide-ranging illustrated talk, children’s book historian andexhibition co-curator Leonard S. Marcus will pinpoint the key art and life experiences that shaped Leo Lionni’s many-faceted career and highlight his ongoing legacy in the creative work of illustrator-designers Eric Carle, Lois Ehlert, and others. Learn more about Leonard S. Marcus here. This is a virtual event on Zoom.

The Wild Honey Pie
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-24 | Hunter Mountain , 64 Klein Ave, Hunter, NY, 12442, United States
THE WILD HONEY PIE PRESENTS ON THE MOUNTAIN 4, AN APRÉS-SKI WEEKEND IN UPSTATE NEW YORK FEATURING LOCAL NATIVES, GUS DAPPERTON, RUBBLEBUCKET, FAT TONY AND MORE
MARCH 22-24, 2024 AT HUNTER MOUNTAIN AND GLEN FALLS HOUSE
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2024 AT 12PM ET

Curator Tour / Between Worlds: The Art and Design of Leo Lionni
2024-03-23 14:00 | Norman Rockwell Museum , 9 Glendale Road Route 183, Stockbridge, MA, 01262, United States
A 40-minute guided tour with Chief Curator Stephanie Haboush Plunkett exploring Leo Lionni’s artistic pursuits as a leading figure in postwar American graphic art and design and his surprising “retirement career” as a creator of collage-based children’s books that have helped generations of children find their place in the world. Museum admission required. These limited-edition curator tours sell out quickly; making an advance reservation online at nrm.org is recommended.

Crandell LIVE! Presents Bob Marley: One Love Benefit Screening with Local Writer Joshua Jelly-Schapiro
2024-03-23 19:00 | Crandell Theatre , 48 Main Street, Chatham, NY, 12037, United States
(Chatham, NY— March 12, 2024) — Join the Crandell Theatre on Saturday, March 23, at 7 pm, to support its restoration and renovation while reveling in the music and story of reggae icon Bob Marley. Local writer Joshua Jelly-Schapiro will open the evening with intimate stories from his experience tracing Marley’s roots and legacies in Jamaica while writing his book Island People: The Caribbean and The World (Knopf). He will be signing books after the screening.

FROM HOPELESS RURAL NEWBIE TO HILLSDALE TOWN HISTORIAN “The Village Cidiot” at Spencertown Academy March 23 & 24
2024-03-23 19:30, 2024-03-24 14:00 | Spencertown Academy Arts Center , 790 NY-203, Spencertown, NY, 12165, United States
March 14, 2024 – “The Village Cidiot,” a one-woman show written and performed by Hillsdale Town Historian Lauren Letellier, will be at Spencertown Academy Arts Center Saturday March 23 at 7:30pm and Sunday March 24 at 2:00pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at spencertownacademy.org.
“Cidiot” is a mildly derisive term describing New York City residents who move upstate ill-equipped for rural life. The story is based on the author’s own experiences struggling with losing her urban identity, being unprepared for the realities of country living, and mourning the loss of her youngest brother. Reviewing the show’s premiere at Bridge St. Theatre’s 2023 SoloFest, Berkshire on Stage called it “uproarious and poignant” and “an entrancing piece of theater.”
