Thurs Nov 3 ,5–7 p.m.
Join Our America/Whose America? co-curators Leslie Ferrin and Lauren Levato Coyne for a closing reception and casual conversation with British artist Paul Scott, one of the 23 artists in the exhibition at Ferrin Contemporary. Paul's travel to the United States coincides with his solo exhibition featuring the latest iteration of his work, New American Scenery, now on view at the Albany Institute of History & Art. More info
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Fri Nov 4, 5–8 p.m.
Enjoy a dozen art shows and exhibits during the First Fridays Artswalk. Explore art and meet artists during opening receptions on the first Friday of the month, with most art on display all month long. Download the Downtown Pittsfield app in the App Store or on Google Play to follow a virtual walking tour of art on your cell phone. More info
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Sat Nov 5, 7–9 p.m.
The Lenox Library is partnering with Church on the Hill for a free screening of Hello, Bookstore. A Q&A with Matthew Tannenbaum of The Bookstore will follow. This event will take place at the Church on the Hill meetinghouse in Lenox. The documentary film celebrates the town’s landmark bookstore and chronicles how the community rallied to protect it in its hour of need. More info
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Sun Nov 6, 4 p.m.
Close Encounters With Music opens its 31st season at the Mahaiwe with the world premiere of Tamar Muskal's "One World" and Schubert’s heavenly String Quintet in C Major. Performing will be Borromeo String Quartet (pictured here); Yehuda Hanani, cello; Avirodh Sharma, tabla; Christylez Bacon, beatbox artist; Tianhui Ng, conductor; Rachel Feldman, choral director; and Mount Holyoke College Chamber Singers. More info
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Fri Nov 4
Rock the House with Love, a new Christmas Party album by Berkshire-based musician R. Fells Foster, drops tomorrow, November 4. It's packed with Christmas classics in a variety of genres including Rock, Country, Traditional Pop, Funk, and Heavy Metal and features lead vocals by TONY® Award-winner Christian Hoff on several songs, making it the ultimate Christmas soundtrack for any holiday gathering. More info
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Sat Nov 5, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Berkshire South Regional Community Center will host its Fall Arts & Crafts Festival in Great Barrington. The pre-holiday market features Berkshires-based jewelers, potters, weavers, blacksmiths, woodworkers, and more. Live music will be provided by The Midnight Anthem (pictured here) and food by Smokey Sweet BBQ. More info
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... in time for the Holiday issue!
The Holiday issue of Berkshire
Magazine is almost here, so be
sure to subscribe. The issue is filled with compelling stories and stunning photography—including the winning images of our annual photo contest. Also coming up are holiday and outdoor recreation features, a new album release, a very special interview with an iconic '60s figure, and more. More info
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The Giving Back Guide is here!
Each fall, Giving Back shows up in coffee shops and retail establishments. This free directory of Berkshire nonprofits is an indispensable tool for connecting to charitable organizations. Order a copy at npcberkshires.org, or view it online. (sponsored) More info
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