Fri–Sat, June 30–July 1
The Mount is holding a special two-day celebration in honor of the 30th year of its popular summer lecture series. Favorite speakers from years past will be returning for a stimulating lineup of moderated discussions on the timeless themes of Edith Wharton, Women, and War. Spend an evening under the stars with award-winning biographers and historians celebrating memorable lectures at The Mount. More info
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Through July 16
Based on a true story, this musical tells the story of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins as they come together for a night of music at Sun Records in Memphis in 1956. Million Dollar Quartet is at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, presented by Berkshire Theatre Group. Tickets: $38–$125. (sponsored) More info
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Saturdays, July 1–Aug 19
This class offers children and young people a chance to learn the art of needlework samplers, working at their own pace. Girls and boys ages 7 through 17 are invited to join—no experience required! The class meets in the Grandma Moses Schoolhouse at Bennington Museum. Participants will learn how to use a needle and thread to complete the provided sampler kit. (sponsored) More info
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Sun July 2, 8–11 p.m.
Fanna-fi-Allah’s founding members have spent over 22 years learning this classical art from some of the greatest masters of qawwali in India and Pakistan. The ensemble carries the flame of traditional Sufi Qawwali around the world. Qawwali is a passionate devotional practice in which the fire of divine love (ishq) is ecstatically expressed through the mystical verses of Sufi poets, sung in Urdu, Farsi, Hindi, and Punjabi. The group will perform Sunday at Race Brook Lodge. More info
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June 30–Aug 27
Berkshire Botanical Garden announces its featured summer art exhibition, Cynthia Wick’s Floraborealis, on display in the Leonhardt Art Galleries, with the opening reception this Friday. Floraborealis features joyous, incandescent paintings that emerged out of the Covid years, when the artist took refuge in her studio, going inward for inspiration and exploring her memories of color, light, and beauty. More info
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The July issue of Berkshire Magazine has just been released, and there is so much to see and read! That includes the latest from the newest directors of our cultural institutions, High Lawn at 100, the Berkshire Bird Observatory, interviews with author Margaret Verble and former Governor Deval Patrick, and more! More info
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Sat July 1, 7 p.m.
Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Very Special Guests Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets will perform at Tanglewood on Saturday. The weekend of popular artists continues with Robert Plant and Alison Krauss with Very Special Guest JD McPherson on Sunday, July 2. The Berkshire's very own James Taylor takes the stage for two performances on Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4. More info
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Wed July 12, 5-7 p.m.
Community Access to the Arts (CATA) presents its annual art show "I Am a Part of Art"—a kaleidoscopic exhibit featuring paintings, drawings, and sculptures by 150 artists with disabilities. Exhibits take place at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts (Pittsfield) and Clark Art Institute (Williamstown). A free opening event at the Lichtenstein, with many of the artists in attendance, will be on Wednesday. FREE. (sponsored) More info
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