Fri–Sun, Apr 19–21
Prepare to be enchanted as students from the Berkshires and beyond take center stage at The Colonial Theatre in the timeless story of Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle in Disney’s Frozen JR. This production promises to bring all the magic of the animated film to life, featuring the songs of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and songs created for the 2018 Broadway production. More info
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Fri Apr 19
Friday night, blues artist Joanne Shaw Taylor comes to the Mahaiwe. LA-based violinist Chris Murphy will be at The Lion’s Den. The Berkshire Ska Orchestra will be at Egremont Barn. Club d’Elf, a “synthesis of Moroccan traditional music and electronic, dubbed-out funk,” will perform at Race Brook Lodge. Check out Music in the Berkshires for a full rundown of all the live music offerings in the area! More info
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Sat Apr 20, 3 p.m.
Berkshire International Film Festival's Cinematic Adolescence: Coming of Age Films by Auteurs series concludes this weekend with Taiki Waititi's Academy Award®-winning film Jojo Rabbit (2019), starring Waititi, Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johannson, and Thomasin McKenzie. The screening will be at Lenox High School. A discussion will follow the film. More info
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April 20–May 27
Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 2024 Art/Garden series continues with Re-Rooted, an exhibition featuring the drawings of Brooklyn-based artist Ellen Driscoll, who takes her inspiration from the resilience and regenerative power of plants. The opening reception is Saturday, April 20, 5–7 p.m. Driscoll’s work is in major collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of Art. More info
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Fri Apr 19
The Clark Art Institute offers free activities on Friday as part of its April School Vacation Week programming. At 10 a.m., the Clark hosts Earth Walk with Dogs, offering three walks through its trails, ranging in difficulty. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Clark presents a pop-up display of dogs and nature-themed works on paper in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper, located in the Manton Research Center. More info
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The Spring issue of Berkshire Magazine is available for a little longer, featuring Joan Baez on the cover. Don't miss the article on Marty Baron and Collision of Power, 10 Minutes with R&B artist Raiche, and much more. Also, check out the latest Outdoor Rec 413! Subscribe now to make sure you receive the soon-to-be-released May/June summer preview issue of Berkshire Magazine. More info
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Sat Apr 20, 10 a.m.–noon
Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) will host two activities to celebrate Earth Day. One activity will be indoors, advocating for state environmental bills by writing letters to state legislators. The other will be outdoors, focusing on river restoration. (Image by Olivia Douhan for Berkshire Magazine's Outdoor Rec 413.) RSVP and more info
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Mon Apr 22, 3–4:30 p.m.
Vernal pools are unique and vital breeding grounds for amphibians and a host of other fascinating creatures. They also play a critical role in supporting the larger food web. Join this Earth Day exploration (and celebration!) of a vernal pool with BNRC at The Boulders in Pittsfield. Look for egg masses, amphibians, and invertebrates; learn why it is important to protect these small bodies of water. More info
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