A Brief History of Illustration: The Abyss
2026-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Norman Rockwell Museum , 9 Glendale Road Route 183, Stockbridge, MA, 01262, United States
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 compelling book illustrations and lighthearted cartoons.

This collection offers multiple ways to engage with illustration. These works tell stories about the profundity of the ocean and the deep history of images.
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Annual Gala: Opening Party
2026-06-06 | Norman Rockwell Museum , 9 Glendale Road Route 183, Stockbridge, MA, 01262, United States
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.

American Stories Exhibition
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-10-26 17:00 | Norman Rockwell Museum , 9 Glendale Road Route 183, Stockbridge, MA, 01262, United States
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 have reflected and shaped what it means to be American. The exhibition includes original paintings, prints, book illustrations, and more!

The History (and Mystery) of the Universe
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-28 | Chester Theatre , Town Hall Theatre 15 Middlefield Road, Chester, MA, 01011, United States
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, inventor and designer Buckminster Fuller takes us on a wild journey from his childhood to meeting Albert Einstein. The show takes us on a journey and shows us how doing more with less can save both humanity and the planet.
Subscriptions go on sale to the public on March 17. Single tickets go on sale April 7.
Tickets can be purchased: chestertheatre.org

The Music And The Life Of Fannie
2026-07-02 - 2026-07-12 | Chester Theatre , Town Hall Theatre 15 Middlefield Road, Chester, MA, 01011, United States
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 civil rights activist and hero, Fannie Lou Hame. From her beginnings as the daughter of a sharecropper, to co-founding the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, to her historic speech at the 1964 Democratic Convention and beyond.
Subscriptions go on sale to the public on March 17. Single tickets go on sale April 7.
Tickets can be purchased: chestertheatre.org

Fourth of July at Norman Rockwell Museum
2026-07-04 | Norman Rockwell Museum , 9 Glendale Road Route 183, Stockbridge, MA, 01262, United States
Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate American independence and democracy with a day of special programming, in concert with American Stories: From Revolution to Rockwell

Amchitka
2026-07-24 - 2026-08-08 | Chester Theatre , Town Hall Theatre 15 Middlefield Road, Chester, MA, 01011, United States
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 used for underground nuclear testing in the 1960s, 3 scientists find themselves cut off from the outside world as an event seems to be underway. But what?
Subscriptions go on sale to the public on March 17. Single tickets go on sale April 7.
Tickets can be purchased: chestertheatre.org

Dear Alien
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-23 | Chester Theatre , Town Hall Theatre 15 Middlefield Road, Chester, MA, 01011, United States
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 a book, respond to their readers, help the lovelorn, enlighten the confused, avoid financial ruin, hide from online trolls, escape desolation and explain the nature of human existence. All under a deadline.
Subscriptions go on sale to the public on March 17. Single tickets go on sale April 7.
Tickets can be purchased: chestertheatre.org
