Sat Feb 21, 5–7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the life and legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois with W.E.B. Du Bois—An American Hero, written and produced by NYC–based actor and playwright Chad Lawson Cooper. The production, which will be staged at Monument Mountain High School, brings to life the story of Du Bois. It stars his great grandson, Jeffrey Du Bois Peck, in the title role, as well as veteran actor Ralph Carter of Good Times fame, and other cast members. More info
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Sun Feb 22, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
BIFF presents the documentary BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions, in partnership with The Du Bois Freedom Center and The Triplex Cinema at 11 a.m. on Sunday, and then at 3 p.m., BIFF’s Environmental Film Focus Winter Series presents Bad River. A talkback will be held after both screenings, which will be held at The Triplex in Great Barrington. More info
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Sat Feb 21, 4 p.m.
Puppeteer Carl Sprague returns to Ventfort Hall in Lenox to charm all ages with Hansel & Gretel. Sprague, who has appeared annually at Ventfort Hall with his “behind-the-scenery” mastery, inherited a collection of 60 antique Czech marionette that were assembled by his great-grandfather, Julius Hybler. Sprague also has been a set designer for The Royal Tenenbaums, The Age of Innocence, and more. More info
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Sat Feb 21, 4 p.m.
The artists featured in the new exhibition at MASS MoCA, Technologies of Relation, discuss the current state of technology, considering how we can rethink our relationships to our devices, to computing, and to artificial intelligence, while bringing increased ethics and agency into the digital landscape. The conversation is moderated by Susan Cross, MASS MoCA director of Curatorial Affairs. The exhibition is on view beginning Saturday. More info
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Sat Feb 21, 2–4 p.m.
Celebrated horticulturist Karl Gercens III will headline Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 29th Annual Winter Lecture, exploring how bold color, unexpected plant pairings, and fearless experimentation can spark moments of surprise and delight. The lecture will be held at Lenox Memorial Middle and High School. Gercens will teach how to bring the "Wow" to your own garden, turning ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. More info
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Don't miss the Holiday issue, still on newsstands for a little longer. And don't miss a single issue in 2026—subscribe now! In the article "A Passion Project," read about the filming of The Testament of Ann Lee, with interviews with Amanda Seyfried and Mona Fastvold. You'll also find a Wedding Guide, Jackson DuCharme as Elvis, and much more. Subscribe now!
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Sat Feb 21, 6 & 7:30 p.m.
The Curious Festival of Unfinished Works has artists in residency working with mentors to develop their ideas for the stage. The final ingredient needed to test this creative soup is an audience. So, two shows are planned for Saturday at Adams Theater! David Lane is the theater maker and artist who has been working with Adams Theater to present this festival that includes textiles, shadow puppetry, and abstract work. More info
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Wed Feb 25, 7 p.m.
As part of the Visiting Artist Series, the Williams College Department of Music presents Michael Mayo Quartet in the Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall. The two-time Grammy® nominee leans on his intuition as a vocalist, composer, songwriter, and arranger. He stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing, hard-hitting beatboxing, and heartfelt crooning. This performance is free and open to the public. More info
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