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Event highlights for the week ahead in & around #StockbridgeMA
(July 25 - July 31)
Coming up in the #StockbridgeMA area: A very special evening with Emmylou Harris & Graham Nash, Keep MOOving 5 K Race, Paul Reiser, Gary Gulman, opening of August Wilson's The Piano Man and Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, Afro Latin Dance Company Sekou McMiller & Friends, Author Tess Chakkalakal, Fun Appraisal events of Jewelry and Antiques, Ghost Tours, Tea Talks, Family activities, and so much more. If you missed the last issue July 18-24, visit our website.
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with Maria Duenas (July 25, 8pm), Mahler Symphony No.1 and John Williams Piano Concerto with Emanuel Ax (July 26, 8pm) Beethoven Symphony No. 6 and Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2 with Lang Lang (July 27, 2:30pm) Tanglewood Popular Artist Series: A Very Special Evening with Emmylou Harris & Graham Nash, two of popular music's most beloved icons, share the stage for A Very Special Evening on July 29. Both artists first performed at Tanglewood in 1975 and will bring their respective complete shows to the historic venue this summer (July 29, 7pm). In the Seiji Ozawa Hall, Festival of Contemporary Music: Mexico, Cuba, the U.S., and one hundred years of percussion (July 25, 2:30pm) Festival of Contemporary Music: Music of Migration and Exile (July 26, 2:30on) Festival of Contemporary Music: The Natural World (July 17, 10AM) Festival of Contemporary Music: TMC Orchestra Perform Ortiz, Reid, and Smith (July 28, 8pm) and more |Stockbridge/Lenox
High Lawn Farm Summertime is peaking, and the Berkshires are bustling! We hope to see you all at the farm for a refreshing cone on the lawn and a visit with the cows this season. Keep MOO’ving! Third Annual 5K Race Join us at High Lawn Farm on Sunday, July 27th, for the third annual Keep MOO’ving 5K Race in collaboration with the Berkshire Running Foundation. All of the proceeds of this race will be donated to Berkshire Bounty, a local non-profit organization that seeks to strengthen food security in Berkshire County. This scenic race course runs along the rolling farm pastures and past Laurel Lake, with beautiful views of the Berkshire hills. Special prizes will be given to for the top male and female finishers, plus all finishers will receive a FREE High Lawn ice cream, and the first 100 registered will receive a free race T-Shirt. Race begins at 8:30 am on Sunday, July 27th, 2025.
Chesterwood Free Community Ice Cream Social for Children! (July 26, 3-4pm) Close Encounters with Music The acclaimed music organization Close Encounters with Music presents an ensemble program with the highly talented students of the Berkshire High Peaks Festival for Outstanding Musicians (July 27, 3-4pm). On July 30, 5:30-6:30pm, Shakespeare & Co. Open Rehearsal of the Taming of the Shrew Get up close to the cast and director of Shakespeare & Co's production of The Taming of the Shrew as they invite you in to an open rehearsal in the intimate setting of the historic studio. Step into the world of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, with its timeless themes of identity, gender roles, and the clash of wills. Meet the fiery and fiercely independent Katherine, whose spirited nature meets its match in the cunning Petruchio as they embark on a hilarious and clever exploration of love, power, and transformation. The Taming of the Shrew offers a compelling – if not at times zany – look at relationships, and social norms, making it a must-see for anyone who loves classic comedy with a bit of bite.
The full staged production will be held at Shakespeare & Company from August 14-24. Directed by Nicole Ricciardi. New 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
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Paul Reiser Comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician Paul Reiser is one of Hollywood’s most prolific creatives. Voted by Comedy Central as one of the Top 100 Comedians of All Time, Reiser regularly performs sold-out standups at venues nationwide (July 25, 8pm) 100 Years of Movies: Bonnie and Clyde (1967) (July 26, 7pm). Gary Gulman: Misfit Stand Up Tour Over 25 years in comedy, Gary Gulman has established himself as an eminent performer and peerless writer (July 31, 8pm). |Great Barrington, MA
Norman Rockwell Museum 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. (June 26, 11am-3pm), Tickets are on sale now for the 7th annual Art of Brewing Festival taking place on August 16, 1-4pm. Returning for its 7th year, the annual Art of Brewing Festival offers guests a chance to sample the best craft brews in the region. Spend an afternoon with friends and families all while sampling local and regional beer, wine, cider, distilled drinks, and even coffee! Enjoy delicious food from local eateries and start a friendly competition with some lawn games. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and relax on a perfect Berkshire summer day. Plus, you’ll have an opportunity to see the incredible art that you find on all your favorite beverages and talk to some of the artists!, New 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
Berkshire Theatre Group Extended due to Popular Demand Out of Character Added performance July 27, 2pm, July 28, 7pm, July 29, 7pm, Unicorn Theatre, Stockbridge, MA. A timeless classic that has kept audiences on edge of their seats for over 70 years, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is the ultimate whodunit. When a group of strangers is snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse, a shocking murder turns them all into suspects. As secrets unravel and suspicion mounts, the race to unmask the killer keeps everyone on edge. Directed by acclaimed theatre veteran Gerry McIntyre, this production brings a fresh and compelling vision to Christie’s brilliantly crafted mystery. The longest-running play in theatre history, The Mousetrap remains as gripping today as it was at its 1952 West End premiere. With its signature mix of tension, red herrings and unexpected twists, Christie’s masterpiece ensures that no two audiences experience it the same way. Whether you're a devoted mystery fan or new to the genre, this thrilling production promises an unforgettable night of suspense that will keep you guessing until the very last moment (July 24 – August 17 at The Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield, MA).
Jacob's Pillow Week 5 of the Festival continues (July 24-28) Jacob’s Pillow invites audiences of all ages to experience MOMIX—the dancer-illusionist company famous for their colorful and inventive touring spectacles. This marks the first appearance by MOMIX at Jacob’s Pillow since their debut in 2002. The company will perform in the Ted Shawn Theatre from Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 28—including a special Thursday matinee, added to the performance schedule due to popular demand. The company’s performance of VIVA MOMIX, a collection of their most astonishing work, will showcase the company’s extraordinary use of optical illusions. Week 6 of the Festival (July 30-August 3) Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival welcomes the Afro Latin Dance Company Sekou McMiller & Friends in Their Ted Shawn Theatre Debut, Korean Star Choreographer Eun-Me Ahn Brings the U.S. Premiere of Dragons to the Doris Duke Theatre, Bulareyaung Dance Company, Kara Jenelle & KaJe Movement Collective, and Pua Ali’i ‘Ilima will perform on the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage. Festival Week 6 will also feature the beloved annual All Styles Dance Battle |Becket, MA
Berkshire Botanical Garden Family Fridays: The Hissing Booth A unique, up-close-and-personal experience with snakes, reptiles and invertebrates. Learn about reptile physiology (what makes a reptile a reptile), specific fun facts about the invited species and their individual personalities, how to care for them, and even some notes about the animals with special needs (July 25, 11am-noon). DayDream Curator and Artist Talk As part of the "DayDream" exhibition, curator James Salomon and featured artists — including John Gordon Gauld, Peter D. Gerakaris, Ann Getsinger, Cate Pasquarelli, Anastasia Traina, and Cynthia Wick — will share the stories and inspirations behind their work. Don’t miss this gallery talk, with behind-the-scenes insights and readings from the exhibition catalogue. Let your imagination wander — DayDream awaits! (July 26, 5-7pm) BBG Weekly Farmers Market, Mondays, Free (3-6pm), Music Mondays: Soren Smedvig Quartet (July 28, 5:30-7:30pm) Summer art exhibition, DayDream, will be on display in the Leonhardt Art Galleries through August 11 along with Sleepwalkers, new outdoor exhibit. |Stockbridge, MA
Clark Art Performing Arts: Williamstown Theatre Festival Reading Series: White Girls Gang This reading series (formerly called Fridays@3) brings playwrights, directors, and professional actors together for one week of rehearsal and a public presentation. Readings are both a crucial step in the development of new work for artists and an opportunity for audiences to get closer to the creative process. The series kicks off with a reading of White Girls Gang, written by Rianna Simons and directed by Gus Heagerty. Featuring Audre Lorde, a book club, and five screaming white women, White Girls Gang is about a book club gone disastrously wrong (July 29, 7-8pm). Special Event: Works on Paper Highlights Talk: Revolutionary Fashion (July 30, 1-1:30pm), Summer Concert Series with Cedric Watson (July 30, 6–7:30pm on the reflective pool lawn). Explore the many educational programs, Gallery Talks and More at The Clark New Exhibtion: A Room of Her Own: Women Artist-Activists in Britain, 1875–1945; Berenice Abbott's Modern Lens; and Mariel Capanna: Giornata. |Williamstown, MA
Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio Jewelry of the 30's and 40's, July 24th at 11am. Join TV personality appraisers and Doyle Auction House's specialists Kevin Zabian and Chris Barber as they give a quick presentation with examples and then appraise your jewelry and silver for free until they're done! Director's Corner with Artist/Director Kinney Frelinghuysen Thursdays & Saturdays, at 11:15am, Artist Demonstrations with Debbie Carter, Upcycled wearable art (July 25, 11am), Exercise Your Creativity |Lenox, MA
Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum Ghost Tour with Robert Oakes Join us as Robert Oakes, author of Ghosts of the Berkshires, leads you through the rooms and halls of this historic estate sharing tales of its hauntings. Stand in the places where the eerie encounters occurred, listen to the first-hand accounts of those who experienced them, and maybe even experience something unusual yourself. This is not an active investigation (July 26, 7pm). Join us for the delightful Summer Season of Tea & Talk, An Elegant Revolution The Conference of Great Women James Capuzzi, Executive Director of the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum, tells the story of how tea shaped the women's suffrage movement. A tea will be served after his presentation.(July 29, 4pm). Jazz of the Gilded Age The Prima Music Foundation brings Jazz to the Berkshires once again with another concert at Ventfort Hall. The Jazz of the Gilded Age concert will include works from the Great American Songbook by Gershwin, Porter and Berlin and more. George W. Michael on the saxophone and clarinet, Michael Shirtz on piano and vocals and Jason Emmond on bass will perform music from this golden era (July 31, 5:30pm). |Lenox, MA
Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum Afternoon Tea series outside in their beautiful garden complete with finger sandwiches, desserts and a range of arts and cultural conversations. On July 26, 3pm (rain date July 27th) Presentation by Laura Christensen. 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
Bidwell House Museum Join us at the Bidwell House for an unforgettable evening at the Bidwell Roadshow, a delightful summer fundraising party on Friday, July 25, from 4-7 pm! If you’re a fan of Antiques Roadshow, then this is the perfect event for you and your family to dive into the excitement of uncovering hidden treasures. Bring along your cherished family heirlooms for expert evaluations from our distinguished appraisers: Charlie Flint, former owner of Charles L. Flint Art & Antiques; Samuel Herrup, owner of Samuel Herrup Antiques; and Lorraine German, owner of Mad River Antiques. You might just discover that you possess a valuable piece of history! As you mingle and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres from Marketplace Kitchen, sip on complimentary beer and wine, and groove to the tunes of DJ Drew, you’ll be contributing to a vital cause. This is the Bidwell House Museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and every dollar raised supports operational expenses, educational programs, and the maintenance of our beautiful 194 acres of gardens and trails. Plan, Form and Construction: The Bidwell House Museum For the 3rd history talk of the summer we look at the Bidwell House Museum as an example of 18th century New England domestic architecture.: The Bidwell Museum (July 26, 11am - 12pm) |Tyringham, MA
The Mount Edith Wharton's Home Ghost Tour of the Mount (July 25, 8:30-10:30pm), A VeryLarge Poem with WordxWord WordXWord returns to The Mount with dozens of poets collaborating to create and perform A Very Large Poem. Created by stitching together dozens of short poems by poets ranging in age and style, A Very Large Poem will travel in an arc around the audience. This event will take place in The Mount’s Event Tent, rain or shine (July 27, 5-6pm). Summer Author Series runs July 7 – August 26. Talks are Mondays at 4pm and Tuesdays at 11am. 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. On July 28 & 29, author Tess Chakkalakal presents A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt (St. Martin’s 2025). Charles W. Chesnutt was a force in American literature. His novels and short stories delved deeply into racial and social issues, which were especially poignant in the American South after the Civil War. In A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt, Tess Chakkalakal gives readers the first comprehensive biography of this underappreciated literary figure—the first Black writer whose stories appeared in The Atlantic Monthly and whose books were published by Houghton Mifflin. Through his work as a writer, critic, and speaker, Chesnutt broke into all-white literary establishment, crossing racial barriers and transforming the publishing world (July 28 and 29). Building Old New York: 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. Henry Wiencek, Stan and Gus: Art, Ardor, and the Friendship that Built the Gilded Age (July 30, 5-6pm) In Conversation with Andre Bernard: Jayne Anne Phillips, Pulitzer Prize winning novelist for Night Watch (July 31, 5-6pm Sounds of Summer Free Jazz Series with Gato 6 with vocalist Suzi Stern (July 24, 5:30-7:30), The Mount also offers weekly Movement & Dance, Youth & Family activities and more. |Lenox, MA
The Lion's Den Johnny Irion & Greg Humpreys' Soul Review (July 25, 7pm), Dylan Conner with Special Guest Loud Moon (July 26, 7pm), Michael Junkins and Friends (July 27, 6:30pm), Malik McLaurine Trio (July 30 6:30pm), Matthew Thorton (July31, 7:00pm), 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
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health On Campus: A Yin Yoga and Meditation Retreat (July 25-27), Yoga Retreat for Women of Color (July 25-27), Deep Play for Kids For Children Ages 6-12 (July 25-7) 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, Starting July 24, Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm. This NEW weekly drop-in prgram 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), The Big 3, Strength Training Program for Women (Tues & Thurs, July 8-Aug 14 2:30-3:30pm) |Great Barrington, MA
Stockbridge Library Museum & Archives Wellness Book Club with Soules Sports & Fitness Cooks! You'll be cooking from The Everyday Athlete Cookbook by Alicia Romano with America's Test Kitchen (July 25, 6-7pm) Family Storytime (July 29, 10:30-11am), Felt House Magnets Create your own little colorful house out of felt and other materials (July 30, 3-4pm), Family Movie Afternoon - Toy Story Join us for an afternoon movie showing of Toy Story 1 at the Stockbridge Library. The movie run time is 1hr 38min and rated PG. “A cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman action figure supplants him as top toy.” —IMDb (July 31, 2:30-3:45pm) Crane Paper Museum will offer a Pop Up Museum, July 16 - August 9, Wednesdays - Saturdays from 10am -1:30pm.|Stockbridge, MA
Naumkeag Mindful Meditation at Naumkeag (July 25, 4-5pm). Backstairs Tour offers a look at the servants’ life at Naumkeag—and rarely seen areas of the house, including the 3rd floor (July 25 & 26, 9:30-10:30am). |Stockbridge, MA
The Mission House Mohicans Missionaries and Migrating Colonists: A Guided Tour (July 25, 11am or 1pm) |Stockbridge, MA
AUSTEN RIGGS CENTER New 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
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