Fri Jan 27, 5 p.m.
The Du Bois Freedom Center will host a virtual lecture on Black New England by historian Kerri Greenidge, who will discuss her new book, The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family, and the history of the African Diaspora in New England. The event is free; registration is required. Read more
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Sat Jan 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free for all who walk through its doors, MASS MoCA’s annual community celebration includes live music, art projects, and more. Activities include building a miniature roller coaster car, then taking it for a ride on a recreation of EJ Hill’s iconic pink coaster; performance by the Black Legacy Project; gallery tours; and more! More info
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Sat Jan 28, 8–10 p.m.
The Brother Sal Blues Band plays Chicago-style Blues at its best. It’s sure to be swinging night in the Ostrich Room at the Apple Tree Inn in Lenox. "Brother Sal has been playing and singing and living the blues since he was old enough to walk and talk," according to the band's website. Check them out on Saturday night. More info
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Tues Jan 31, 4:30–6 p.m.
1Berkshire will hold its first Entrepreneurial Meetup of the year at Anahata Schoolhouse Yoga and Wellness Center in Adams. Reconnect with colleagues over tea; come in comfortable clothing to join a group meditation and a "sound of creation" gong sound bath led by studio director and kundalini yoga teacher Howard Rosenberg. More info
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Sat Jan 28, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join Rob Hoogs for a guided snowshoe walk at the Bidwell House Museum. With snow on the ground, you will see the trails in a whole new light and might see evidence of the animals in the woods. The one- to two-mile walk will last about two hours. Bring snowshoes, water, and a snack. Registration required. More info
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Sat Jan 28, 3 & 7 p.m.
The Clark Art Institute presents Concerts at the Conforti, kicking off with a series of two concerts on Saturday: an afternoon performance of new classical music, followed by an evening show of electronic music. Both calibrated for the winter, the concerts go beyond the boundaries of categorization and celebrate the act of listening. More info
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... to get the Holiday issue!
You can still receive the Holiday issue if you subscribe now to Berkshire Magazine—and the Spring issue is right around the corner! A one-year subscription is only $23 in 2023. In the Holiday issue, read "Tea Time" at Harney & Sons in nearby Millterton, New York, and coming up in the Spring is the Outdoor Rec 413! More info
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Tues Jan 31, 3–4 p.m.
On Tuesday, come build with the huge collection of LEGO bricks at the Berkshire Athenaeum! A new building challenge will be issued each week. Ages 6-10, no registration required, siblings welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Check out all the other activities for young ones—from toddlers to teens—at Pittsfield's public library! More info
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