Thur–Sat, Sep 21–23
The theme for The Authors Guild Foundation's Second Annual WIT Festival at Shakespeare & Company is "Changing The Narrative."' Tickets are still available for Rita Dove (pictured here) in conversation with André Bernard; Emma Straub in conversation with Maya Shanbhag Lang; and Margaret Verble in conversation with Oscar Hokeah. Read the interviews with many of the authors in Berkshire Magazine, a partner of the WIT Festival. More info
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Fri–Sun, Sep 22–24
The FreshGrass Festival begins Friday on the grounds of MASS MoCA. Rising alt-country star Sierra Ferrell performs Friday; punk legends Dropkick Murphys perform an acoustic set that will draw largely on its two recent LPs of Woody Guthrie covers on Saturday; and country-rockers Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real are on Sunday. Read "In Creative Pursuit" in the Fall issue of Berkshire Magazine! More info
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Fri–Sun, Sep 22-24
The Foundry has a trio of performances this weekend. On Friday, check out Sonoro, a jazz, Latin, and classical music blend spearheaded by composer and musician Sharon Ruchman. Norma Dream, the songwriting project of Norma Jean Haynes, takes the stage on Saturday. And on Sunday, Brooklyn-based goth-folk music duo Charming Disaster return. More info
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Fri, Sep 22, 8–10 p.m.
The Black Legacy Project (Black LP) is a national project produced by Music in Common—a Berkshire-born nonprofit that strengthens, empowers, and connects communities through the universal language of music. Join the Black LP for an album release show Friday night at The Guthrie Center in Housatonic, and then at 11 a.m. on Sat, Sep 23, at FreshGrass, the Black LP will perform on the No Depression Stage. More info
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Thur Oct 5, 5:30 p.m.
This year's Berkshire 25 honorees have been announced and are in the Fall issue of Berkshire Magazine! For the 10th anniversary of The Berkshire 25, a special reception will be held at The Colonial Theatre with performances by Wanda Houston and Andy Wrba, as well as Yo Soy Arte; an awards ceremony; and some very special guests. Everyone is invited to attend this event, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the BTG Plays! Program. Please join us! More info
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The fall season might not officially be here yet, but the Fall issue of Berkshire Magazine certainly is! If you think that the Berkshires slows down after the summer season, think again! In the Fall issue, read about the 35th anniversary of the Fall Festival of Shakespeare, the athletics program at Berkshire School, the world premiere of Lunar Eclipse (on the cover), the 10th anniversary of The Berkshire 25, and more. More info
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Sat, Sep 23, 10–5
The Lenox Apple Squeeze makes its way back to Lenox! It's a full day of family fun with music, food, and a kids carnival in Lilac Park—with hayrides and face painting! There will be an Antimony Brewing Beer Garden at 67 Church Street, as well as more than 70 vendors selling food and artisan craft. Berkshire Busk curates musical performances throughout downtown. More info
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Wed Sep 27, 5 p.m.
Join Community Access to the Arts and The Mount for an intimate reading celebrating the work of writers with disabilities. Hear heartfelt, thought-provoking, and humorous work from the CATA Writers’ Workshop—recited by a dynamic cast of community readers—then stay after to meet the writers at a free reception. Limited seating, RSVP required for this free event. (sponsored) More info
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