Event highlights for the week ahead in and around #StockbridgeMA (August 22-31)
Coming up in the #StockbridgeMA area: Keith Lockhart 30th anniversary concert at Tanglewood, Judy Collins in conversation with Andre Bernard at the Mount, Berkshire Woodworkers Guild at Berkshire Botanical Garden, Shakespeare's Circus & the Bard, Bidwell's Private Garden tour, The Knights return to the Clark and more!
Tanglewood Music Festival Keith Lockhart 30th anniversary concert Get ready to experience an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the incredible 30th anniversary of the one and only Keith Lockhart, the maestro behind the Boston Pops! This week, Tanglewood is hosting a spectacular concert in his honor, and you’re invited to join the festivities. With a remarkable 2,250 performances, 45 national tours, and five international tours under his baton, Lockhart has left an indelible mark on the music scene. Did you know he’s also graced 80 television shows, including the iconic Super Bowl XXXVI? His annual 4th of July concert from the Esplanade in Boston, complete with breathtaking fireworks, is a highlight for millions, drawing crowds of 500,000 eager fans. Lockhart's work with the Pops has included concerts with performances by many special guests, some of whom will be on hand Friday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. to help celebrate. They include Lynn Ahrens, Jason Danieley, Ben Folds, Mandy Gonzalez, Bernadette Peters, Guster's Ryan Miller, John Pizzarelli, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Time for Three. Eric Henry Sanders’s Play With Time, a music-theater piece featuring the music of minimalist composer Philip Glassand reconfiguring a conversation between Philip Glass and the visual artist Fredericka Foster, will be performed at the Linde Center on Saturday, August 23, at 2pm, and Sunday, August 24, at 7pm. |Stockbridge/Lenox
The Mount Edith Wharton's Home Legendary folk-pop singer Judy Collins is in conversation with André Bernard, on Thursday, August 21, at 5pm, to discuss her extraordinary musical career and her shift toward writing, as evidenced by her latest book, Sometimes It’s Heaven: Poems of Love, Loss, and Redemption. Ghost Tour of the Mount (August 22 & 29, 8:30pm) On August 25, 4pm & 26, 11am, Summer Author Series | Elyse Graham, Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies. Join us on August 27, 5:30-6:30 to experience the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Carl Phillips, who will read from his latest poetry collection, Scattered Snows, to the North (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2024), a collection about distortion and revelation, about knowing and the unreliability of a knowing that’s based on human memory. This reading is presented by the Amy Clampitt Fund, a Fund of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, that seeks to advance poetry and the literary arts. Poet Ama Codjoe will provide an introduction. On August 28, 5:30-6:30pm Free summer jazz series with George Schuller's M15 featuring Dominique Eade. The Mount also offers weekly Movement & Dance, Youth & Family activities and more. |Lenox, MA
Berkshire Botanical Garden BBG Weekly Farmers Market, Mondays, Free (3-6pm), Music Mondays: Rounders Revival (August 25, 5:30-7:30pm), Wanda Houston Band (September 1, 5:30-7:30pm) Berkshire Woodworkers Guild Fine Woodworks Show and Silent Auction (August 30-31) A fine woodwork show and sale featuring designs by 32 professional woodworkers from the Berkshires and neighboring counties in New York and Connecticut. Silent auction to benefit the Berkshire Woodworkers Guild Scholarship Fund, which supports individuals who aspire to make woodworking their professional goal. Throughout the weekend, Guild members will demonstrate various woodworking techniques. Great Cape Baking Co. will be onsite offering a full breakfast and lunch menu, coffee, drinks and their famous handmade doughnuts. This summer, step into the world of Frances Palmer — potter, gardener and photographer — through an immersive new exhibition in the Leonhardt Galleries from Aug. 15 through Oct. 5. |Stockbridge, MA
Chesterwood Upcoming Arts & Words Alive! Poetry Reading with Owen Lewis (August 21, 5-6pm), Opera Night: Puerto Rican rising stars soprano Natalia Santaliz and tenor Angel Vargas perform a program of arias and duets with Christopher James Ray on piano (August 28, 5:30-6:30pm). Free Ice Cream Social for Children! (August 24, 3-4pm) Exhibitions on view: Modeling Women Female Artists and Models at Chesterwood, Global Warming/Global Warning! Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood Show, Explore live Workshops this summer, offered in partnership with Berkshire Art Center. |Stockbridge, MA
August Wilson's The Piano Lesson Set against the backdrop of 1936 Pittsburgh during the Great Depression, Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning The Piano Lesson is a testament to the complexities of family, history, and legacy. It’s the fourth in Wilson’s American Century Cycle series of plays, and the second performed at Shakespeare & Company following the award-winning production of Fences in 2023 (July 25 - August 24, 1pm & 6:45pm) |Lenox, MA
Norman Rockwell Museum I SPY! Family Day Get ready for a day of fun and discovery inspired by the imaginative world of artist Walter Wick! Explore the exhibition with a Kid's Guide. Hunt for treasure, join the building challenge, and express yourself with face painting. With activities that foster creativity in everyone, this event is the perfect mix of learning and family fun (August 23, 10am-3pm). Summer Saturdays for Family, a fun and interactive programming inspired by the art of Norman Rockwell and Walter Wick, creator of the I SPY books for children. (August 30, 11am-3pm), Exhibition on view I SPY! Walter Wick's Hidden Wonders and Hidden Worlds and Wonders Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Explore the museums fascinating exhibits and beautiful grounds. Buy tickets and reserve guided tours of the Gallery and Rockwell's Studio |Stockbridge, MA
Stockbridge Library Museum & Archives Local Author Talk with Amy Jamrog - Confetti Moments (August 23, 2-3pm) Amy Jamrog is an author, coach, financial advisor, keynote speaker, CEO of The Jamrog Group, and the founder of Four Wings Consulting. Throughout her twenty-five-year career in financial services, Amy has helped hundreds of families and fellow advisors celebrate confetti moments and take action toward their dreams. Amy Jamrog inspires audiences with her innovative perspectives on leadership, life, and business. She’s the Wall Street Journal & USA Today best-selling author of Confetti Moments, as well as the author of the 2020 best-selling book Life Savings Conversations. In her keynote presentations, Amy leverages her 25-year career as a financial advisor, business owner and executive coach to teach others how to find— and create more of— life’s Confetti Moments. |Stockbridge, MA
The Lion's Den Jeff Can't Make it with Seth Bernard & Joachim Coode (August 22, 7pm), Jonny Iron Us Elevator (August 23, 7pm), Michael Junkins and Friends (August 24, 6:30pm), Peggy Stern Trio (August 27, 6:30pm), The Rejuvinaters (August 28, 7:00pm), Wanda Houston (August 29, 7pm), Jonny Irion Us Elevator (August 30, 7pm) Michael Junkins and Friends (August 31, 6:30pm), Enjoy live jazz music in The Courtyard every Tuesday and Saturday from 5:30-8pm. NEW! Parlor Magic From, The White House to The Red Lion! Join world-renowned magician Benjamin Levy for a one-of-a-kind evening of magic, mind reading, miracles, and more at 7:30, from the end of June through mid-September. |Stockbridge, MA
Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum Ghost Tour with Robert Oakes (August 22, 7pm) Tea & Talk: Author Michelle Young talks about the life of Rose Valland as a resistance spy working under the nose of Herman Gooring's art looting ring in her new book, The Art Spy. A tea will be served after her presentation (August 26, 4pm). NEW! Join Ventfort Hall Associate Louise Levy on August 30th at 11 am or 2 pm for an engaging salon talk. Dive deep into the Morgan family's affairs. What was it like to be a member of one of the wealthiest families in America? This talk will take a deep dive into the daily lives of the Morgans as well as learn their history as told through their own letters and telegrams, the Victorian version of texting. |Lenox, MA
Berkshire Theatre Group Dying is No Excuse at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, MA Sold Out all Performances! At the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA is Back to the Garden 1969 on August 22, 7:30pm. This unforgettable tribute recreates the legendary sounds of the iconic festival, honoring the artists who made Woodstock a cultural milestone. From the electrifying guitar of Jimi Hendrix to the soulful voice of Janis Joplin and the unforgettable sets by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Sly & The Family Stone, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, Joe Cocker, The Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival and many more—this show is a loving tribute to the soundtrack of a generation.
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Celebrating its 10th anniversary season, Berkshire Opera Festival concludes it run of a fully-staged production of Verdi’s La Traviata at the Mahaiwe on Saturday, August 23, at 1pm; Tuesday, August 26, at 7:30pm; and Friday, August 29, at 7:30pm. |Great Barrington, MA
Bidwell House Museum August 23rd, 11am-12pm is their last history talk of the 2025 season with Dr. Amy Watson, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In 1745, New England colonists launched a successful expedition to conquer Louisbourg, a port in present-day Nova Scotia, which was then controlled by the French Empire. Reverend Adonijah Bidwell was witness to this battle as the Chaplain of the fleet and you can read about his experience in a series of Bidwell Lore posts from 2020. In this talk, Dr. Amy Watson will explain why New Englanders launched this invasion of a frigid Canadian port, why they were forced to return it, and what the Siege of Louisbourg can tell us about both British party politics and the origins of the American Revolution. Leture is held via Zoom. Private Garden Tour On Saturday, August 30 visit a rarely seen private garden in Monterey! If you’re a master gardener, plant-geek, or just enjoy the most fabulous colors, shapes, and form landscapes that you’ve ever seen, come join us on this rarely opened to the public botanical wonderland. Visitors can stop by anytime between 3-6 pm, enjoy a glass of Prosecco, stroll through the verdant gardens and chat with the owner/gardener about the many unusual plants he is able to grow around his home. This garden is located on a private road in Monterey not normally accessible to the public, so if you are a lover of plants, you won’t want to miss this opportunity! The location of this event will be given to ticket holders five days in advance. There will be a limited number of accessible parking spaces onsite, the remaining parking will be offsite and will require a pleasant, 1/2 mile walk to the garden. Please wear comfortable walking shoes! | Tyringham, MA
Clark Art Special Event: Works on Paper highlights talk: Turner at 250 (August 27, 1-1:30pm) Outdoor Movie: Turning Red The event is Free, Bring a picnic and your own seating. This film is shown outdoors at dusk. In the case of inclement weather, the showing will be held in the Manton Research Center auditorium. Outdoor Concert: The Knights return to the Clark on August 30, 4-5pm! To celebrate the A Room of Her Own exhibition, the orchestra’s program includes: Dame Ethel Smyth (a remarkable British composer), Scherzo: Allegro vivace from her Suite in E Major for String Orchestra op. 1a, Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending (string arrangement; written for and premiered by the acclaimed English violinist Marie Hall), Felix Mendelssohn Octet for Strings The event is FREE. Bring a picnic and your own seating.
Explore the many educational programs, Gallery Talks and More at The Clark Summer Exhibition: A Room of Her Own: Women Artist-Activists in Britain, 1875–1945; Berenice Abbott's Modern Lens; and Mariel Capanna: Giornata. |Williamstown, MA
Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum Afternoon Tea with Sarah Hobin (August 23, 3pm) New exhibit "Votes for Women: How Tea Sparked a Suffrage Revolution". The exhibit centered around an early 20th century “Votes for Women” tea set, donated by Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansions & Museum. |Adams, MA
Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio Director's Corner with Artist/Director Kinney Frelinghuysen Thursdays & Saturdays, at 11:15am, Artist Demonstrations with Nathan Hoogs & Elizabeth Crawford, Glass blowing (August 24, 11am) and on August 29, Terry Wise, Mixed Media on Paper, Exercise Your Creativity, Sundays 11am-1pm |Lenox, MA
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health Transformational Leadership Retreat, This program offers the space, activities and materials to explore your own leadership (August 24-29), Grief Affinity Circle, Grief doesn't demand clarity or resolve - it asks for our presence, our curiosity, and our permission to feel it fully (August 26), The Art of Reiki Master Level (August 26-29) and so much more. Begin the Transformation with a variety of on campus & online programs, retreat & renewal/Kripalu R&R experience, Schools & Training. |Stockbridge, MA
Berkshire South Regional Community Center As you soak up the season and enjoy these warm, sunny days, don’t forget to take advantage of all that’s happening at Berkshire South! From Group Training with Todd to concert series featuring Harvey Granat—there’s something for everyone. Pop!Pilates (Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm). This NEW weekly drop-in program is included with your BSRCC membership or the purchase of a day pass. No registration needed. Free Weekly Meditation Group with Zach Rissman (Wednesdays, 4-5pm) |Great Barrington, MA
Austen Riggs Center FREE Exhibition: Making Meaning: Growth and Artistic Expression in the Activities Program at the Austen Riggs Center exhibition at the Corner House Community Exhibition Space on 48 Main St, Stockbridge (June 6-October 12, 10am-4pm). |Stockbridge, MA
Naumkeag Backstairs Tour offers a look at the servants’ life at Naumkeag—and rarely seen areas of the house, including the 3rd floor (August 22-24-10, 9:30-10:30am). |Stockbridge, MA
The Mission House Mohicans Missionaries and Migrating Colonists: A Guided Tour (August 22 & 30, 11am or 1pm) The Mission House and the exhibit Our Lands, Our Home, Our Heart/ Nda’keenã, Weekeyaak, Nda’anã are open for the season through August 31, 2025. |Stockbridge, MA
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