Thur, Nov 2 & 30, 5–7 p.m.
Assets for Artists invites you to visit the artists in residence at MASS MoCA. Tour the museum and then go over to buildings 13 and 34 for drinks, snacks, and great conversation. Refreshments will be available. After Open Studios, enjoy a brew at Bright Ideas or food in the courtyard! The Studios at MASS MoCA has hosted 900 artists and writers since 2015 for self-directed residencies. More info
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Sat Nov 4, 2–5 p.m.
Berkshire Cider Project (BCP) will hold a Community Cider Day in the HELLO Courtyard at Greylock WORKS on Saturday. Join BCP for a full slate of activities celebrating cider, the community, and the bounty of the season. Cast your vote in BCP's chili cookoff, co-hosted by The Break Room and featuring Berkshire chefs. Proceeds will support the Berkshire Food Project. More info
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Sun Nov 5, 4–6 p.m.
Close Encounters With Music opens its 32nd Season on Sunday at the Mahaiwe in Great Barrington. Four world-renowned performers—Adam Golka, piano; Giora Schmidt, violin; Yehuda Hanani, cello; and Philip Thompson, cello—will be showcased in a program of dazzling difficulty! Brahms, Paganini, Saint-Saëns, and Nikolai Kapustin. Tickets: $28-52. (sponsored) More info
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Mon–Sun, Nov 6–12
The second annual Fall Jazz Sprawl includes a week of events—seven days, seven venues, seven groups, plus the culminating concert, the legendary Django Festival Allstars at the Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center in Pittsfield. Jazz will be sprawling throughout central Berkshires (Lenox, Stockbridge, and Pittsfield) for the whole week. It all starts Monday with the Mary Ann McSweeny Trio at Methuselah, 391 North St., Pittsfield. More info
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Fri Nov 3, 10:15 a.m.
The Clark Art Institute hosts a free tour of its permanent collection galleries for new parents/caregivers and infants. The tour includes a unique look at the Clark's permanent collection, as well as an opportunity to socialize with other community members in a casual environment. Each month offers a different selection of artwork. (There's another New Parents Gallery Tour on Dec 1!) More info
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The Fall issue of Berkshire Magazine is filled with articles that highlight the autumn season. Read about the 35th anniversary of the Fall Festival of Shakespeare that begins November 16; "Savory & Sweet," with our region's chefs sharing delectible recipes for the fall season; "The Berkshire Brain Gain," educators and industry leaders rise to the changing workforce needs; and more. More info
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Sat Nov 4, 3–11 p.m.
Now in its second year, Dead Man’s Waltz, SmellyDog Productions, and The Stationery Factory present a stellar lineup of national, regional, and local bands that celebrate the tradition and spirit of Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead (and beyond). DeadFall is a family-friendly event that includes food and arts and crafts vendors, local craft beer and spirits, and kids activities. More info
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Thurs Nov 9, 6 p.m.
Massachusetts DCR forester Tom Ryan will be the speaker at this month's hybrid Berkshire Green Drinks talk. The gathering begins at 5:15 p.m. at Big Elm Brewery Sheffield Taproom, and the presentation, which also will be by Zoom, starts at 6. Pre-registration is required. Berkshire Green Drinks is sponsored and organized by the Berkshire Environmental Action Team. More info
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