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Event highlights for the week ahead in & around #StockbridgeMA
(July 4 - July 10)
Coming up in the #StockbridgeMA area: July 4th celebrations, Used Book Sale, Comedy Show, Theatre, Music, Dance, Family activities, Lectures, Yoga, Painting demos and more. If you missed the last issue June 27 - July 3, visit our website.
Tanglewood Music Festival James Taylor and his All-Star Band perform with special guest Tiny Habits on July 3 and 4 (8 pm). The six-time GRAMMY-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is marking his 51st season at the festival. Boston Symphony opening Night at Tanglewood features All-Rachmaninoff Program with Daniil Trifonov (July 5, 8pm). On July 6, 2:30pm Beethoven Symphony No. 5 & Piano Concerto No. 3 with Yefim Bronfman. TMC Prelude Concert (July 5, 6pm, Studio E, Linde Center), TMC Vocal Music (July 6, 7pm Studio E, Linde Center), and TMC Orchestra performs Brahms & Smetana (July 7, 8pm in the Shed) |Stockbridge/Lenox
Norman Rockwell Museum Celebrate Independence Day at Norman Rockwell Museum! The Norman Rockwell Museum, in partnership with The Guthrie Center, invites the public to a special day of programming. "We Hold These Truths" is a day honoring American independence, civic ideals, and democracy. This festive event celebrates the community spirit and humanity captured so powerfully in Rockwell’s art—and invites people of all ages to reflect and reconnect with the spirit of the day through the lens of art, music, and community. Listen to a public recitation of the Declaration of Independence read by Berkshire County community leaders and residents. Enjoy live music by folksinger Doug Mishkin and by performers Annie and Abe Guthrie. Experience Norman Rockwell’s iconic paintings exploring the themes of freedom and civil rights and reflect on what these ideals mean today. Make your own art to celebrate America’s birthday. Bring your picnic blanket and spend the afternoon enjoying the music and the beautiful Berkshire views. (July 4, 10am-4pm), 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. (July 5, 11am-3pm), New exhibition on view I SPY! Walter Wick's Hidden Wonders. Explore the museums fascinating exhibits and beautiful grounds. Buy tickets and reserve guided tours of the Gallery and Rockwell's Studio |Stockbridge, MA
Berkshire Theatre Group at the Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge, Out of Character After a powerful developmental debut at Berkshire Theatre Group of New Jewish Plays last summer, Out of Character—written and performed by Tony Award winner Ari’el Stachel—returns for a fully realized production. Hailed as a “riveting and deeply personal performance,” Out of Character is as funny as it is deeply affecting. Through storytelling both vulnerable and uplifting, Stachel brings audiences on a journey of discovery that is uniquely his yet universally relatable. This production is not to be missed—an unforgettable night of theatre that challenges, inspires and ultimately celebrates the beauty of embracing who we are. The Washington Post noted, “Stachel’s performance is both heartfelt and humorous, offering a nuanced portrayal of his personal journey.” (June 30 – July 26 |Stockbridge), A Free Community Screening of the Film: Glory (July 6, 3pm) and WAMC's The Roundtable: On the Road (July 8, 9am) both at the Colonial |Pittsfield.
The Inn at Stockbridge Bar & Lounge July Comedy Night, Join us for a night of laughter with Alex Giampapa and Uri Shatil (July 10, 8-9:30pm).
Chesterwood Two Poets: Patrick Donnelly & Lisken Van Pelt Dus, Lisken Van Pelt Dus will read from her second collection of poems, the recently published “How Many Hands to Home.” Patrick Donnelly will read from his fifth collection of poems, the recently published “Willow Hammer.” (July 9, 5pm), Wine Tasting in partnership with Nejaime's Wine Cellars. Relax and enjoy the stunning mountain views from the Studio Piazza while learning about (and sipping) delicious, unique wines. (July 10, 5:30-7pm), New Exhibitions on view: Modeling Women Female Artists and Models at Chesterwood, Global Warming/Global Warning! Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood Show |Stockbridge, MA
Berkshire Botanical Garden Wines of France: A Pre-Bastille Day Celebration, Join Dare Bottleshop & Provisions and fellow wine lovers for an intimate evening at the Berkshire Botanical Garden Center House (July 10, 6-7pm), Sunset Yoga in the Garden, This free outdoor program is appropriate for all skill levels and is a perfect way to end the day. Classes are led by Kathi Cafiero, a Kripalu-certified Legacy Yoga Teacher. (Thursdays, July 10 - Sept 11, 5:30-6:45pm), Music Mondays, Glori Wilder and the Moonflowers (July 7, 5:30-7:30pm), BBG Weekly Farmers Market, Free (July 7, 3-6pm), Summer art exhibition, DayDream, will be on display in the Leonhardt Art Galleries through August 11 along with Sleepwalkers, new outdoor exhibit. |Stockbridge, MA
Shakespeare & Company Shake It Up: A Shakespeare Cabaret (July 1-6) July starts with the reprise of Shake It Up: A Shakespeare Cabaret, offering a mash up of modern music and Shakespearen verse. The show features Jacob Ming-Trent; Elliot Norton Award-winner Jennifer Apple, Gregory Boover, Raya Malcolm, Merlin McCormick, and Naire Poole, joined by a live band including guitarist/vocalist Johnny Irion, jazz pianist Benny ‘Fingers’ Kohn, drummer Conor Meehan, and others. “Shakespeare and rock ‘n’ roll have been part of the fabric and lifeblood of popular culture for a long time,” said Allyn Burrows, director and co-creator of Shake It Up. “Mashing them together yielded fun and fascinating results, so we’re eager to keep digging.” Rogovoy Report, The Victim by Lawrence Goodman featuring Annette Miller (June 19 - July 20) |Lenox, MA
Naumkeag Backstairs Tour offers a look at the servants’ life at Naumkeag—and rarely seen areas of the house, including the 3rd floor (July 4-6, 9:30-10:30am), Mindfulness Meditation, Come and experience an enjoyable flow of guided meditation, walking, meaningful conversation and community, in this 8th annual summer series facilitated by Sandrine Harris. Enjoy deepening your connection with the natural surroundings and views at the gardens of Naumkeag, while learning how to meditate with ease. (July 4, 4-5pm) |Stockbridge, MA
The Mission House Mohicans Missionaries and Migrating Colonists: A Guided Tour (July 4, 11am or 1pm) |Stockbridge, MA
Stockbridge Library Museum & Archives Olga Dunn Dance Company on the Library Lawn (July 5, 5-6pm), Family Storytime (July 8, 10:30-11am), July Book Club, Lorne: The Man Who invented Saturday Night Live by Susan Morrison (July 10 4-5pm), ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE on July 10, 11, 12, and 13.
Thursday, July 10: 12-5pm ($10 “early bird” fee all day)
Friday, July 11: 9am-5pm
Saturday, July 12: 9am-5pm
Sunday, July 13: 11am-3pm |Stockbridge, MA
The Lion's Den Rounders Revival (July 4, 7pm), Katherine Winston (July 5, 7pm), Michael Junkins and Friends (July 6, 6:30pm), Good Vibes Trio (July 9, 6:30pm), Bird Streets (July 10, 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
Jacob's Pillow Week 2 of the Festival continues (July 2-6) Jacob’s Pillow will welcome the LA-based contemporary dance company BODYTRAFFIC for their Ted Shawn Theatre debut, July 2-6. KanKouran West African Dance Company, with their powerful rhythms and vibrant movement on July 4 and July 5 at 5:30pm.
Week 3 (July 6-13), Reimagined Doris Duke Theatre to Open at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival with Special Week of Celebrations. The Festival will include Trinity Irish Dance Company in the Ted Shawn Theatre (July 10-13), a three-day Pride celebration featuring The Illustrious Blacks (July 11-13), and performances on the outdoor stage by Indigenous Enterprise (July 10, 5:30pm), Calpulli Mexican Dance Company (July 11, 5:30pm), and Sydnie L. Mosley Dances (July 12, 5:30pm) |Becket, MA
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center 100 Years of Movies: Singin' in the Rain Celebrate Hollywood’s golden age with Singin’ in the Rain (1952). The screening includes an introduction by director Deborah Reinisch. This family friendly classic is filled with choreography, humor, and unforgettable tunes. (July 5, 7pm), Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician March Broussard performs (July 11, 8pm), 2025 Gala with Tony-winning, American theatre, television and film actor Aaron Tveit, (July 13, 8pm). |Great Barrington, MA
Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio Director's Corner with Artist/Director Kinney Frelinghuysen Thursdays & Saturdays, at 11:15am, Artist demonstration with Carl Sprague, Join Carl Sprague for his demo on concept illustration. Carl has worked in the art departments of more than 35 Oscar nominated films. He is best known for his collaborations with Wes Anderson, from The Royal Tenenbaums to Asteroid City. (July 4, 11am), Exercise Your Creativity, Sundays 11am-1pm |Lenox, MA
Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum Summer Season of Tea & Talk, Portrait of an Unseen Woman: A novel of Annie Shaw with author Roberta Harold, Join Roberta as she discusses her novel, set in 1892, that imagines Annie’s independent life in Belle Époque Paris, and her struggle to reach a belated coming of age. A tea will be served after her presentation. (July 8, 4pm) |Lenox, MA
Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum Declaration of the Rights of Women Reenactment, Experience history brought to life as interpreters present this landmark speech. (July 3, 6pm on Adams Town Common), New exhibit "Votes for Women: How Tea Sparked a Suffrage Revolution" opened June 20. The exhibit centered around an early 20th century “Votes for Women” tea set, donated by Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansions & Museum. |Adams, MA
The Mount Edith Wharton's Home Summer Author Series runs July 7 – August 26. Talks are Mondays at 4pm and Tuesdays at 11am. Since 1993, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists, activists, thought leaders, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world. Michelle Young, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland chronicles the brave actions of Rose Valland, a key Resistance spy embedded within the Nazi’s Parisian art looting headquarters (July 7, 4-5pm and July 8, 11am-12pm). NEW Building Old New York (July 9, July 16, July 30, August 20 all at 5pm) Join us for a captivating series of talks delving into the history and legacy of some of New York City’s most iconic institutions, spaces, and landmarks.
Anthony C. Wood, Servant of Beauty: Landmarks, Secret Love, and the Unimagined Life of an Unsung New York Hero (July 9, 5-6pm). Robert A. Caro in conversation with Andre' Bernard (July 10, 5-6pm, SOLD OUT, join the waitlist!), Forest bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman (July 4, 2-3:30pm), Make and Take Arts and Crafts (July 6, 11am -noon), Artist Led Tours of Sculpture at The Mount 2025 (July 6 2-3:30pm), Stories & Stretches with Flow on Main (July 6, 2:30-3:30pm), Qigong with Jamie Greene (July 7, 10:30-11:30am), Le Cafe Francais (July 8, 9:30-10:30am), In the Footsteps of Edith Embark on a reflective journey through the woods, meadows and grounds of the estate. (July 9 10-11:30am) |Lenox, MA
Clark Art Sensing Nature: From the Outside In (July 6, 2-3:30pm), Summer Concert Series, Gaby Moreno brings her much-lauded blend of soul and Latin rock to the free outdoor concert series. Over her career, Moreno has shared the international stage with music luminaries such as Tracy Chapman, Nickel Creek, Buena Vista Social Club, Calexico, Los Lobos, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Taj Mahal, and Jackson Browne. Morendo also co-wrote the theme song for the TV series Parks and Recreation. Bring a picnic and your own seating. (July 9, 6–7:30pm on the reflective pool lawn), New Exhibition: A Room of Her Own: Women Artist-Activists in Britain, 1875–1945 |Williamstown, MA
Bidwell House Museum Guided tours of the house run from Memorial Day through October, and are held on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Tours are available by appointment only and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Monday tours should be booked by the previous Friday. Please call 413.528.6888 or email bidwellhm2@gmail.com to make a reservation. |Tyringham, MA
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health Kripalu Outdoors, Hiking, Kayaking, and Yoga with Ami Jean Aubin & Evelyn Gonzales (July 3-6), Dharam Yoga Immersion Weekend, Yogic Wisdom for Advance Practitioners with Sri Dharma Mittra (July 4-6), Sweat Medicine, A Ritual of Dance and Release with Tasha Blank & Nico Allen (July 4-6). 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 and concert series featuring Harvey Granat (July 10, 5:30-6:45pm, Fred Astaire: the Composer's favorite singer), to lifeguard certification courses—there’s something for everyone. Free Weekly Meditation Group with Zach Rissman (Wednesdays, 4-5pm), The Big 3, Strength Training Program for Women (Tues & Thurs, July 8-Aug 14 2:30-3:30pm) |Great Barrington, MA
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