Through Sat, June 25
Commissioned through the Sydelle Blatt New Works Commissioning Program, Andy Warhol in Iran is Brent Askari's world premiere comedy at Barrington Stage Company. In 1976, Warhol travels to Tehran to take Polaroids of the Shah of Iran’s wife and encounters a young revolutionary who throws his plans into turmoil. More info
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Deadline Mon, June 20!
In the form of an essay or poem, Berkshire Magazine challenges today’s writers to discuss the meaning of the word “Dignity” by sharing their own personal response or life experience. The deadline to enter the 2nd Annual Create4Freedom Essay & Poetry Contest is THIS MONDAY. More info
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Sun June 19, 4-6 p.m.
The Mount in Lenox will hold a Juneteenth concert on the Terrace with John Hughes, an innovative kora (West African harp) player, percussionist, and vocalist. His style ranges from elegant and stately classical West African harp music to jazzy, hypnotic grooves crossing cultural boundaries. Pre-registration is recommended for this event. More info
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Our July issue will be released soon in the mail—and you won't want to miss it! You need to subscribe to Berkshire Magazine if you wish to continue receiving it at home. Subscribe today for only $22 a year! More info
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Fri–Sun, June 17–19
The Juneteenth Collaborative Committee, the Black Lives Matter Art Committee, Artscape, the City of Pittsfield, Westside Legends, and the Black Legacy Project will host a number of activities this weekend, including the premiere screening of the Black Legacy Project's pilot episode, a Juneteenth Celebration at Durant Park, and much more. More info
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Sat June 18
Grammy®-winning zydeco all-star, educator, activist, and eighth-generation Louisiana Creole Terrance Simien brings his red-hot band back to MASS MoCA for a special night of music, storytelling, and joy on the eve of Juneteenth. The performance will take place in the Hunter Center. More info
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Sun morning, June 19
Dad jokes, father trivia and pizza for breakfast! Join the community at Dewey Hall in Sheffield for a family-friendly Father’s Day breakfast (three seatings, at 9, 10:15, and 11:30 a.m.) with pizza from Roberto’s. Ticket includes pizza, greens, coffee, & OJ. MC Micheal Siktberg will provide the dad jokes, trivia, music, and other fun entertainment.
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Wed June 22, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
A leading Melville scholar and editor of the new Oxford World’s Classic edition of Moby-Dick, Hester Blum discusses the unexpectedly weird, funny, tantalizing, messy, and wondrous moments of Melville's best-known novel. More info
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