Fri Dec 16, 7 p.m.
"Oh, Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind." See Miracle on 34th Street (1947) for free at the Mahaiwe in Great Barrington. The 1947 Christmas comedy-drama film stars Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood, and Edmund Gwenn. The story focuses on the effect of a department store Santa Claus who claims to be the real Santa. Registration is required. Read more
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Sat and Sun, Dec 17 and 18
Berkshire Grown's indoor winter markets will feature the abundance of locally grown and produced foods. Come meet your local farmers, shop their products, and support the local food economy. On Saturday, the winter market will be at The Housy Dome in Housatonic; on Sunday, it will be at Greylock Works in North Adams. More info
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Sat Dec 17, 3 p.m.
Violinist Daniel Stepner is celebrating his 30th year as artistic director of the Aston Magna Festival and Foundation. Stepner will perform alongside an accomplished group of musicians in "A Baroque Holiday Celebration" at Saint James Place in Great Barrington. Perennial favorites by Bach, Vivaldi, Pachelbel, and Corelli will be on the program. Read more about distinguished musicians delivering festive delights in "In Dulci Jubilo," in the Holiday issue of Berkshire Magazine. More info
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Sun Dec 18, 2 p.m.
Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) invites you to The Colonial Theatre for a very special concert. Enjoy performances by some of the area’s best-known artists—including Gina Coleman, Kathy Jo Grover, Wanda Houston, Billy Keane, and many others—along with the BTG Youth Chorus. This concert is in support of BTG's educational programs. More info
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Thurs and Sat., Dec 15 and 17
Explore the survival adaptations of wintering birds in a two-part program from Mass Audubon’s West Region. From 5:30–6:30 p.m. today, teacher-naturalist Laura Beltran holds an online discussion on birds wintering near us (like this black-capped chickadee). On Saturday, 11–noon, regional education manager Dale Abrams leads a bird walk starting at the Lenox Library. More info
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Sat Dec 17, 8–9:30 a.m. by Zoom
Writer, mixed media and book artist Suzi Banks Baum will lead 90 minutes of writing and ritual prompts. Bring a journal and pens, a collection of markers and paper tapes or stickers. Bring your 2023 day book or calendar. This "Sweeten Your Soul for Solstice" is by Zoom, free, and open to anyone interested in daily creative practice. More info
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Sat Dec 31, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Let your kiddos welcome in the New Year with a mid-day party at Bennington Museum! Put on your party clothes and welcome in the “Noon” Year with music, dancing, party hats, noisemakers, sparkling grape juice, and the countdown to noon. Create your own special hat before moving on to the Silly Photo Station to have your picture taken with friends and family. And there's more! $5 reservation fee. (sponsored) More info
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