Congratulations to this year's Berkshire 25! A reception will be held honoring this year's Berkshire 25, sponsored by Beacon Bank and hosted at Beacon Cinema in Pittsfield. Everyone is invited! Please stay afterwards for a movie, which includes special screenings of Other Mommy and Raiders of the Lost Ark, both of which feature 2026 Berkshire 25 honoree Karen Allen. Proceeds from the event go to the non-profit 1761 Arts.

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"Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski" will screen at Images Cinema on Oct. 14 and again on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m. at the North Adams Public Library. Admission to the Images is screening is on a sliding scale (tickets here); the library screening is free. 

The post-screening discussion at Images will be moderated by Sharon Wyrrick with guest panelists Mariah Hepworth, assistant professor of history at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and bestselling author and journalist Michelle Young.

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Luke Delorme, CFP, is providing free, one-on-one 30-minute appointments to discuss any financial topic needed ranging from debt management, budgeting, retirement/estate planning, taxes, and more. Appointments are available on Thursday, October 15th starting at 2pm at the Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee. Registration is required. Please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

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CHICKEN PARM PASTA DINNER to benefit St. Stanislaus Preservation Fund

Dine in or take out, Baked Goods, Raffle Prizes, North Adams American Legion

91 American Legion Drive, North Adams

Catered by Boston Seafoods, $20 per person

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REAL ESTATE a play about moving by Isa Spector October 15-17 at 7pm 345 Spring St, Lee, MA 01238   REAL ESTATE arrives at the Barn on the heels of two sold-out runs in New York. Hailed by the New York Times for its "witty wordplay puzzles full of choreographic twists," REAL ESTATE centers on David and Robert, who are constantly moving: moving houses, moving bodies, moving around their desires. Subtle and sexy, their story muses on the pleasure and plight of relocation.

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Join the Becket Athenaeum in welcoming author, podcaster, tarot, palm, and tea leaf reader Jezmina Von Thiele (they/ she) to The Dream Away Lodge (1342 County Rd. Becket, MA) for an evening of conversation about "Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling." Their book (coauthored with Paulina Stevens) looks at the cultural and historical context of divination as a Romani survival trade through centuries of persecution, plus what it’s like growing up in a fortune telling family, and how to read tarot, palm, and tea leaves like a born & raised fortune teller. The talk will be followed by a Q&A with Jezmina.   RSVP appreciated.

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This October, get ready to run amok, amok, amok with The WERQshires as they conjure chaos, camp, and wickedly sharp comedy at The Foundry! The spellbinding drag trio—Poppy DaBubbly, Bella Santarella, and Vuronika Baked—are reprising their roles as the acclaimed Sanderson Sisters and returning after their sold out holiday “a Drag Christmas Story” You won’t want to miss what the WERQshires is brewing up for Halloween!

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Step into the excitement of the British Invasion with Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience, a nostalgic journey through the music that changed everything, at The Colonial Theatre (111 South Street, Pittsfield, MA)! For tickets and more information, please visit berkshiretheatre.org.

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This fall, the world-renowned ensemble Vitamin String Quartet joins forces with the captivating harmonies of acclaimed vocal trio Girl Named Tom to bring their genre-defying arrangements to stages across the US. Known for transforming pop and rock anthems into virtuosic instrumentals, and fresh off Season 4 in Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton, VSQ will team up with Girl Named Tom, whose breathtaking harmonies and heartfelt songwriting won The Voice in 2021 and have solidified their status as one of the leading lights in new American Folk Music. Enjoy music-making at its highest level, with reimagined classics and modern hits, stunning performances, and unforgettable collaborative moments. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind concert experience. 

https://mahaiwe.org/event/vitamin-string-quartet-girl-named-tom/

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An intimate night of great stand-up comedy with headliner Dan Altano and host Charlie Nadler! Tickets: https://www.imagescinema.org/movie/live-comedy-in-the-lounge---dan-altano-and-charlie-nadler/

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Becket Athenaeum hosts a storytime from 10:30 to 11 followed by an hour of stay and play with toys, games, puzzles, and snacks for the kids, along with coffee, tea, snacks, and time for connection for the caregivers. Stop by for either or both.

RSVP appreciated.

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Jezmina Von Thiele will present “Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling Tarot History” at Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee as part of All Hallows Lee. Please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or stop at the Circulation Desk with any questions.  leelibraryma.org

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$20; separate from Museum Admission
These tours do not take place at the Museum. Tour groups will meet on Main Street. Transportation to Main Street from the Museum is not provided. 

Take a guided walking tour of downtown Stockbridge and discover how the town and its inhabitants both inspired Norman Rockwell and appeared in some of his most iconic works of art. Explore the history of this 1734 village–including its Mohican origins.

Stops will include Norman Rockwell’s home on South Street, his first studio on Main Street, the Old Corner House (site of the original Norman Rockwell Museum), Chief John Konkapot’s property, the Red Lion Inn, the former site of Alice’s Restaurant, and more! 

Limited capacity- advance reservations required. Event is rain or shine.

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/norman-rockwells-stockbridge-walking-tour-28/

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A monthly “date with nature” for curious adults. Three classes in this fall series: 10/17, 11/21, and 12/19 explore local natural history through seasonal highlights like beaver ecology, wetlands, trees and more. Learn more each session and build community along the way. ADULTS   Where: Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost: Members $54, Non-members $60 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/98865-a-nature-year-at-pleasant-valley-fall-series   For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320  

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Music by Crossover - Carol Bittenson (fiddle) Len Bittenson (fiddle, viola, whistle), Alex Cumming (piano, accordion) with Maggie McRae calling. Roles will be larks and robins.

Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor accessible ballroom with a raised stage.

Admission is $12-15 for adults and $8-10 for students. New Dancers - 2nd dance free!

Dances begin with a 15 minute beginner introduction at 7:15 followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing.

All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.

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Throw it back to the golden age of pop with The Boy Band Project, a high-energy concert that captures the heart of late-’90s and early-2000s boy band mania, at The Colonial Theatre (111 South Street, Pittsfield, MA)! For tickets and more information, please visit berkshiretheatre.org.

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Join Christine Bilé and her backing band for her headlining EP Release Show for Happiness Lives Here—an empowering evening of songs taking you on a journey of self-love, community, and finding happiness within yourself.

This performance features a unique live fusion of evocative vocal landscapes, looping, guitar, and ukulele, seamlessly blending African beats with folk, pop, and R&B.

Christine Bilé delivers a versatile, genre-bending performance style, mixing soulful acoustic folk guitar with modern R&B and pop soundscapes. 2026 marked her landmark breakthrough, with single "Lend A Hand" earning heavy rotation on NACC-reporting radio (#7 on KRFF 95.9 FM).

With global radio airplay spanning multiple independent stations worldwide (including Radio LoRa, RTRFM, The Folk Music Notebook, WEXT, and stations across Europe) and a Berlin Music Video Award Badge of Honor for "Chasing The Stars," Christine’s voice reached over 100,000 people when "Matriarchy Battle Song" was placed on a viral post.

A recipient of the Mass Cultural Council Creative Individuals Grant (2025) and Martha Boschen Porter Fund Grant (2025) alongside dual MA State citations, she has performed at notable international stages including Sofar Sounds Berlin and Zurich, as well as the FIFA Fan Festival (Boston, MA), Black Bear Americana, Ladybug Music Festival, and Sugar Hill Folk Festival.
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TICKETS:
Community Tickets (Limited Amount): $10
General Admission: $20
Pay-It-Forward (Helps Subsidize Community Tickets): $30
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Our events are tiered through a three ticket system labelled Community, General Admission, and Pay-It-Forward to provide a more equitable and accessible balance to attendees.

All of these ticketing tiers offer the same general admission seating experience while also giving us the ability to offer a small batch of “Community” tickets at a lower tier to those in the community that do not have the funds to comfortably meet our General Admission price.

“Community” tickets can be claimed without proof of need, and we trust that those that need the offering will use it. The “Pay-It-Forward” tier is for those in the community that have the funds to purchase a ticket that helps to subsidize the community ticket category for each event.
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Seating/Bar: 7:00PM
Show: 7:30PM
This event is indoors.
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VENUE ACCESSIBILITY:

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event environment for all attendees. We strive to provide an event that is welcoming, accommodating, and supportive of diverse accessibility needs.

Our venue is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces and restrooms are available. And wheelchair accessible seating is available upon request. Please contact us at info@thefoundryws.com or 413.232.5222 for accessibility coordination.

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Parking is limited at the venue so please utilize the three public parking lots in Town. One is across from the Post Office, one is behind Beacon Bank and the other is just off Main Street. They are clearly marked. Do not park at Trúc Orient Express Restaurant or the Post Office or you might receive a ticket.

Visit Amici Berkshires for dinner before the show and with your ticket receive 10% off your meal.

All sales are final – The Foundry is unable to make any returns or exchanges.

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A Special Benefit Concert for The Adams Theater

In Good Company is an intimate, genre-bending celebration of the songs that bring us together. Presented as a special benefit evening supporting The Adams Theater. While Season Pass holders are warmly welcome to use their pass for complimentary tickets, purchasing a ticket or adding a donation directly bolsters our Season 2027 and sustain our future.

Join Samantha Talora and Ron Ramsay for an evening of unforgettable music featuring the artistry of Ben Kohn (piano), Eileen Markland (violin), and Charlie Tokarz (horns). Moving seamlessly from jazz and blues to Broadway favorites and beyond, this vibrant musical journey explores the joy, comfort, and connection found in simply being together.

In a world that moves too fast, In Good Company offers a chance to pause, exhale, and share a collective moment of warmth, laughter, and extraordinary live music. Come celebrate the songs we love, the stories that connect us, and the simple joy of being together.

Leave the noise behind. Pull up a chair. You’re in good company.

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Stand-up comedy returns with headliner Dan Altano, host Charlie Nadler, and special guest comedians from Williams College!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-on-tap-at-bright-ideas-brewing-in-north-adams-ma-tickets-1991836415337

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Volunteer "fixers" will at Sheep Hill, 671 Cold Spring Road to repair small items, give computer advice, do blade sharpening (limit of three), and simple bike repairs. Free family-friendly event, donations accepted. More information here. 

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Tickets: $25 / $10 ages 21 and under

Link: https://mahaiwe.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-verdis-macbeth/

Description: Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Following past triumphs in many of Verdi’s signature baritone roles, Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, opposite Lise Davidsen—the world’s reigning dramatic soprano—as the power-mad Lady Macbeth, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa Proske, a brilliant young director making waves around the world. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the heroic Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Macbeth’s friend-turned-victim Banquo.

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The Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee offers weekly children’s programs. Join us Mondays at 10:30am for Storytime, followed by free play. For questions, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

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Mahjong Monday's is back again for a Monday in October. Hosted by @MahjongMatinee. Boards and beverages provided.

Join us for Mahjong Monday, a casual evening of gameplay hosted with @MahjongMatinee. All levels welcome — if you've never played, even better. We'll get you up to speed.

Space is limited, so grab your spot early.  (Creative Legion), Hudson NY

Tickets:  Members: Free, Non-Members: $15,  RSVP required. Space is limited.

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Join us for our monthly movie night at the Becket Athenaeum! Movie starts at 7pm. Popcorn, candy, & non-alcoholic beverages provided. You're welcome to bring your beverage of choice (including alcohol). Older children, 13+, may come with an adult at the discretion of their guardian. RSVP appreciated.

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ZOOM! View a new documentary from Ashbourne Films, "The King is Dead, Now What? The 250

Year Struggle for Democracy" A Q & A with Director Alex Leff will follow. To join the program, go to the library website: pittsfieldlibrary.org. Then go to events and follow the instructions given. This is a free program supported by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council which is supported by the MA Cultural Council.

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Once a month from September to June, students who are homeschooled can come to the Berkshire Museum for an all-ages group teaching lesson and museum object-based learning lesson.

In this month’s Homeschool Day we will be learning all about the natural world and its ability to cause disastrous destruction. Come and explore the world through weather and events that can create huge problems for humans, then discuss things we can do to mitigate their results.

Tickets are $15 per student and $5 per adult and include general admission to the museum.

https://berkshiremuseum.org/events-exhibits/homeschool-days-oct/

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Join friends and neighbors for a fun afternoon of Mah Jongg!   We are no longer offering Beginners Lessons but will continue to offer two intermediate/experienced tables. Please bring your own tiles and 2026 National Mah Jongg League cards if you have them. A limited number of cards will be available to use.   We’ll confirm the day before whether we have enough players for a game.   There is a bonus date every 3rd Thursday from 6-8pm (during Game Night).   Registration required.

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AI suddenly feels like its popping up everywhere--tools on our phones and computers and in more and more conversations about our future. Whether you’re worried, overwhelmed, feeling lost, excited, or just curious to know more about AI’s reach, how to use tools safely, or the impact on the environment, this Q&A session is a great place to start.    The conversation will be led by Russ Jarowski, a Becket local and our resident tech-support specialist who holds a Master's degree in Human-Centered Computing. All questions welcome!   RSVP appreciated.

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