Sat May 9
The Berkshire Athenaeum in Pittsfield will host children’s author Carol Munro for Springtime Storks storytime on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. At the Lenox Library at 11 a.m., a storytime and draw-along will be held with author and illustrator Astrid Sheckels (Flora and the Jazzers). And join the Berkshire Botanical Garden for a storytime with children’s author Susan Edwards Richmond (The Great Pollinator Count) at 11:45 a.m. More info
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Deadline: May 20
As we celebrate the country's 250th, we'd like you to reflect on a personal moment of independence that made you feel free. It might be the first time you went to sleepaway camp or took your first road trip. It might be your first day of college, your first job, or your first apartment. Maybe it’s moments sailing or hiking. Share your story in the Create 4 Freedom essay & poetry contest. More info
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Jun 13–14, 3 p.m.–3 p.m.
Last September, audiences at Barrington Stage Company experienced Benjamin Lerner’s PERFORMER—a multimedia concert event blending music, storytelling, and recovery advocacy. It served as a fundraiser for three Pittsfield non-profits. That same spirit expands into an ambitious 24-hour live broadcast event on Lerner’s Facebook page and on 102.7 WEQX. More info
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Fri May 8, 7 p.m.
Back by popular demand, Jumaane Smith and his rollicking band will bring the high-energy excitement of blues, funk, jazz, shuffles, boogaloo, and New Orleans style street beats to Tanglewood's Linde Center on Friday night. He has performed on five Grammy®-winning records and has spent the last 18 years touring and recording with Michael Bublé. More info
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Sun May 10
The 50th Annual Mother’s Day Women’s 5K & Community 1 Mile Walk/Run and Kids Run to benefit the Elizabeth Freeman House will be held on Sunday. Sponsored by MountainOne, the 1 Mile Walk/Run begins at 8 a.m., and the Women Only 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. There will be refreshments and a raffle for prizes from local businesses! Races start at Berkshire Community College’s Field House in Pittsfield. More info
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Just released!
Berkshire Magazine's May/June issue is now on newsstands and in mailboxes. Read the cover story on Ziggy Marley, performing at Tanglewood this summer. Also read stories on Woody Guthrie's Mermaid Avenue Live at Solid Sound, the legacy of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, NYC Ballet's Tiler Peck, BIFF honoree Karen Allen, the LGBTQ+ Guide, and more! Subscribe now
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Tue–Sun, Jun 10–Jul 5
Forged from the passions and poetry of his rebellious spirit, this electrifying musical journeys through the life, love, and legacy of Johnny Cash. Bringing together more than 30 of Cash’s most iconic songs, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” and “Jackson,” Ring of Fire captures the enduring power of a legendary American voice. $25–$89.(Sponsored) More info
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Sat May 9, 3 p.m.
The Glimmerglass Festival performs the classic Happy End at the Clark Art Institute. Banned after just two performances in 1929 Berlin, Happy End is a satire of big business and big religion set in a smoky speakeasy where gangsters do deals and the Salvation Army saves souls. The score includes "Bilbao Song," "Mandalay Song,” and "Surabaya Johnny." More info
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