Fri Nov 24, 7 p.m.
Come to Dewey Hall to see the classic silent comedy film Speedy, starring Harold Lloyd with live music by Donald Sosin and Joanna Seaton. In the 1928 movie, Harold "Speedy" Swift (Lloyd) is an avid New York Yankees fan who gets fired from his many jobs for circumstances beyond his control. He winds up at a Yankees game when the real Babe Ruth gives Speedy a free ticket, with an additional cameo by Lou Gehrig. More info
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Sun Nov 26, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Get ready for a day of pre-season fun at the Cranberry Jam at Bousquet Mountain. Bousquet is rolling out the white carpet for all-terrain park enthusiasts with a sneak peek of its crafted park features. This is a celebration of mountain culture and community spirit, all wrapped up in the crisp pre-winter air. More info
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Sat–Sun, Nov 25–26
Roots Rising’s Handmade Holiday Festival, a curated holiday market and Berkshire winter tradition, is back! On Saturday and Sunday, this beloved holiday festival will celebrate its 12th year and will fill the first floor of The Stationery Factory with over 50 local artisans, makers, and food producers. More info
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Mon Nov 27, 5:30 p.m..
Antimony Brewing is collaborating with The Arcadian Shop on a free full-moon hike at Kennedy Park in Lenox. Those interested should arrive at The Arcadian Shop parking lot at 5:30 p.m. fully prepared with clothing appropriate to the weather, foot gear to get you up and down safely, and a flashlight or a headlamp. The first round of a post-hike beer is on The Arcadian Shop. More info
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Sat Nov 25, 4 p.m.
Conductor James Bagwell invites any and all singers and lovers of Baroque choral music to raise their voices in popular choruses from Handel’s Messiah, including Hallelujah, accompanied by The Berkshire Bach Players. Bring your own score, buy, or borrow one of theirs, and kick off the holiday season with this magical musical tradition. This free community event will be held at The First Congregational Church in Great Barrington. More info
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The Holiday issue of Berkshire Magazine is now av available! On the cover is Bradley Cooper in Maestro, which was partly filmed at Tanglewood. There is so much to read in this latest issue—and make sure to check out the Holiday Gift Guide! Subscribe now to read about all the exciting happenings during this festive season. More info
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Sat Nov 25, 3 p.m.
Julie Andrews plays a magical nanny, the title role in the 1964 film Mary Poppins, alongside Dick Van Dyke as Bert the chimney sweep. This beloved American musical classic is recognized for its innovation in combining live action with animation. Watch it on the big screen at the Mahaiwe. More info
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Wed & Thu Nov 29 & 30
To commence the symposium "British Art 1750–1919: Reflections and Futures," Olivier Meslay, the Clark Hardymon Director, and Caroline Fowler, Starr Director of Research and Academic Program, discuss on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Meslay’s experience curating British art and how that field has changed. Next Thursday, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Manton Research Center, a day-long symposium will be held on the Manton Collection of British Art. More info
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