Thur–Sun, Nov 9–12
Dynamic duo Jordan Weller and Bobby Sweet perform tonight, sharing original music and some old favorites. Then on Friday, The National Reserve brings its own timeless brand of American music to The Egremont Barn. And just what we've been waiting for: The Mammals and Sarah Lee Guthrie perform on Saturday night! Limited tickets at the door. Then it's your turn on Sunday: Bring your inner star for a night of karaoke! More info
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Fri Nov 10, 10 a.m.
Pittsfield’s annual Veterans Day Parade will be held on North Street, with a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on South Street following the parade. Mayor Linda Tyer will give the opening remarks, followed by keynote speaker Jim Clark, the City’s Director of Council on Aging and Veterans Services. The officer of the day is Tyrone Belanger of the Vietnam Veterans of America, James E Callahan, Chapter # 65. More info
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Sat Nov 11, 8 p.m.
Silent film and eclectic rock come together for this not-to-be-missed event. Troker composed the new soundtrack for El automóvil gris, often considered the most important Mexican silent film, whose story revolves around one of the most famous historical criminal gangs in the country. The on-stage experience consists of the projection of the film in black and white, with live music by the band. More info
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Sat Nov 11, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Hancock Shaker Village's annual Community Day is a free day full of fun activities that include craft demos, woodworking and blacksmithing, interpreter-led tours and Shaker talks, plus kids activities and farm animals. All buildings will be open for exploration, as well as several special exhibitions. The accessible, one-mile Farm and Forest Trail, including the South Family Trail, also will be open for everyone to explore. Food and beverages will be available in the Café, and the Mercantile is open for those looking for gifts. More info
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Thur Nov 9, 7 p.m.
Cornelia "Nini" Gilder—historian, book author, and a contributing writer to Berkshire Magazine—will give a talk for the 20th anniversary of the Lenox Land Trust entitled “From Private to Public Stewardship—How the Great Estates Left a Legacy of Open Space in Lenox.” The talk at Lenox Town Hall will include the history of properties such as Kennedy Park and the conservationists to whom we owe these open spaces. More info
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The Fall issue of Berkshire Magazine is filled with articles that highlight the autumn season. Read about the 35th anniversary of the Fall Festival of Shakespeare that begins November 16; "Savory & Sweet," with our region's chefs sharing delectible recipes for the fall season; "The Berkshire Brain Gain," educators and industry leaders rise to the changing workforce needs; and more. More info
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Sat Nov 11, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Berkshire Waldorf School invites the community to the 51st Annual Holiday Handcraft Fair at the school, 35 West Plain Rd. in Great Barrington. This creative welcome to the holidays includes puppet shows, handcrafts, jump rope making, a dress-up photo booth, magic shows, beeswax candle dipping, and other gifts to make and give—all by hand. Free parking and admission for everyone. More info
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Thur Nov 16, 7 p.m.
Award-winning journalist Caleb Gayle will present the 2023 MCLA Hardman Lecture in MCLA’s Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation Atrium. Gayle writes about race and identity and is a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine. His book We Refuse to Forget: A True Story of Black Creeks, American Identity, and Power was published in 2022. He is a professor of Journalism and Africana Studies at Northeastern University. The lecture is free and open to the public. More info
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