Nov 10–Jan 1
NightWood is back! Once again, The Mount will be transformed into a fantastical winter landscape. This year’s show follows a new route and includes three new sound and light elements, including The Pool, The Glass Garden, and The Heart of the Forest. There will be a special Opening Night celebration today, November 10, with limited tickets available, followed by bistro fare and craft cocktails. 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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Sat Nov 12, 2–3 p.m.
This free concert at Bennington Museum will feature percussionist, improvisor, and composer Michael Wimberly, who will be joined on this rhythmical journey by cellist Nathaniel Parke and pianist Yoshiko Sato. (sponsored) More info
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Wed Nov 16, 6 p.m.
Join students of sitarist Veena Chandra and tabla player Devesh Chandra for a taste of Indian classical music. This studio recital takes place on Williams College's Chapin Hall stage, providing plenty of space for the sweet sounds of the many musicians under the tuition of these two master musicians. More info
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Thurs Nov 10, 5:30 p.m.
Arthur Jafa will be the featured speaker at the Williams College Museum of Art’s annual Plonsker Family Lecture. Jafa will discuss his films, artifacts, and happenings that reference and question the universal and specific articulations of Black being. How can visual media, such as objects—static and moving images—transmit the equivalent “power, beauty and alienation” embedded within forms of Black music in U.S. culture? More info
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Sat Nov 12, 5:30 p.m.
Berkshire Museum celebrates the opening of Winter Festival: Solstice Celebration! with musician Paul Winter. Doors open at 5 p.m. for the concert in the Little Cinema. Afterwards, there will be a reception in the second-floor galleries for the Winter Festival exhibits. See Santa Classics by Philadelphia-based artist Ed Wheeler, as well as Hoots Holiday: A Solstice Tale. More info
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Opening Sat Nov 12
Hilary Knight is best known for his illustrations of Eloise. A new exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum features his art, manuscripts, and more. Join in activities inspired by Eloise’s adventures, world travels, and antics. More info
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Thurs Nov 17, 7 p.m.
Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. will present the 2022 Michael S. and Kitty Dukakis Public Policy Lecture at MCLA. The bestselling author and chair of Princeton’s Department of African Studies will speak about “Race & Democracy: America is Always Changing, But America Never Changes." More info
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