Fri-Sun, Aug 19–21
Sheffield will celebrate the 241st Anniversary of Elizabeth Freeman's historic court case leading to the abolishment of slavery in Massachusetts with a series of events. The events include a "Meet Elizabeth Freeman" play and "Elizabeth Freeman & the Telling of Black Stories" panel talk. The weekend will culminate with the unveiling of a bronze statue of Freeman. More info
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Sat–Sun Aug 20–21
The 30th Stockbridge Summer Arts & Crafts Show will be held on the grounds of the town offices and Bidwell Park. The event, which is free and open to the public, is organized by the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce. It will showcase over 70 jury-selected artists and crafters, ranging from paintings to ceramics, fiberware to jewelry, and sculpture to photos. There also will be vendors selling jewelry, food, and more. More info
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...on newsstands!
The August issue of Berkshire Magazine is still available! Read all about what's happening in the Berkshires, with special features and regular sections only found in Berkshire Magazine. If you don't already, subscribe to get it at home—and you'll want to do it now for only $22 a year! More info
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Sun Aug 21, 8 p.m.
Vocalist, composer, and multiple Grammy® winner Cécile McLorin Salvant performs at Tanglewood's Ozawa Hall on Sunday. Read the interview with Salvant in the August issue of Berkshire Magazine. Also this weekend is the sold-out 90th birthday celebration for John Williams, who appears on the cover of
Berkshire Magazine. Read "John Williams at 90!," the only recent interview he did in the region. More info
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Sat Aug 20, 10:30 a.m.
A guided walking tour of African American heritage sites in downtown Great Barrington will begin at the historic Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church. Then participants will be directed to the W.E.B. Du Bois Homesite (a 10-minute drive), where a guide will introduce the site. For more on Du Bois, read "A Mighty Mission" in the August issue of Berkshire Magazine. More info
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Aug 20, 23, and 26
Berkshire Opera Festival presents Don Giovanni. W. A. Mozart and librettist Lorenzo da Ponte blend comedy, tragedy, and the supernatural to thrilling effect in this opera, one of the greatest ever composed. Performances are Saturday, August 20, 1 p.m.; Tuesday, August 23, 7:30 p.m.; and Friday, August 26, 7:30 p.m. at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington. $20-$120 (sponsored) More info
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Sat Aug 20, 1–4 p.m.
It's the 4th annual Art of Brewing Festival at the Norman Rockwell Museum! Spend an afternoon sampling some of the best local brews and food. Be inspired by art in the galleries and on the beer cans. Advanced ticket sales are closed. A limited number of walk-up tickets will be sold on the day of the event. More info
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Thurs Aug 25, 5–7 p.m.
The 25th anniversary of the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show features sculptures by over 40 artists in the village of North Bennington, and an additional 25+ artists at Bennington Museum. Free to the public, NBOSS is on view through November 12. Artist reception: Thursday, August 25, 5–7 p.m.(sponsored) More info
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