Join us for a program devoted to the art of the serenade, written expressly for winds, that reveals the evolution of the wind serenade across eras.  From the Classical elegance of Mozart to the rich Romantic textures of Dvo?ák and Strauss, the program moves from refinement to fullness, illustrating how the wind ensemble grew in expressive range over time.

Program: Strauss, Serenade in Eb major, op. 7

Mozart, Serenade #11, K.375

Dvorak, Serenade for Winds, op. 44

Free and open to the public; donations are appreciated. 

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https://musicmountain.org/season-overview-2026

225 Music Mountain Road, Falls Village, CT

Maurice RAVEL String Quartet in F Major, Nicky SOHN Galaxy Back to You, Johannes BRAHMS Piano Quartet in G Minor, Opus 25

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The Prima Music Foundation returns to Ventfort Hall with their jazz concert. Tickets are $45 general admission. Members receive a discount code for $5 off all ticket prices. Reservations are required as seats are limited. For reservations, click for tickets or call (413) 637-3206. 

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The third annual Music Bingo Night presented by Bishop West Real Estate, Inc is happening.  Get your tickets today, before they are sold out!

This event raised an outstanding $33,000 in 2025….Not to mention a 2025 Subaru, provided by Haddad Subaru, filled with food and supplies for our pet food bank. Thank you to everyone for supporting Berkshire Humane Society and working so hard to make this night amazing!

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The Morning Class series at Jacob’s Pillow offers a variety of dance and movement classes to participants of all experience levels, including beginners, ages 16+. 

$15 per class; $60 for 5 class card. Pay via online pre-registration or cash/card at the door.

Check https://www.jacobspillow.org/festival/classes-and-workshops/#morning-classes for class descriptions, artist information, and dates.

Wednesday: Modern/Contemporary

Thursday: West African Dance & Spiritual Well-Being 

Friday: Ballet 

Register online or by calling 413.243.9919 x163. 

Questions about accessibility accommodations? Please contact community@jacobspillow.org

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To conclude the month-long exhibit “Jacob’s Pillow in Lee, Mass.,” hosted by the Lee Library, the Lee Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a closing reception with three speakers from Lee: Alex Heddinger, Vinny Vigilante, and Bill Yehle. They will lead a discussion on marketing, tourism, and business relations between Jacob’s Pillow and the Town of Lee.

https://linktr.ee/jacobspillowinleemass

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Join library staff for a summer reading themed family storytime. We will read books, learn through play, and do activities that explore the themes of nature, gardening and planting the seeds of change. Best for children ages 3-9, siblings welcome.

Únase al personal de la biblioteca para una hora de cuentos familiar con temática de lectura de verano. Ideal para niños de 3 a 9 años; se admiten hermanos.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

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Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield's CFCE! 

Each week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play, art, music, storytime, and sensory activities to encourage social, fine and gross motor, and pre-literacy skills. 

¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos, arte, música, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 5.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

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LUNCHTIME MOVIE CLUB:

Tuesdays, June 23, & 30, July 7, 21, 28, & August 4

12–2 pm | Auditorium

Bring a bag lunch and chill out at the Library! Each week we will show a different movie on the big screen, and provide a craft and light snacks. See front of calendar for titles. Great for the whole family.

¡Trae tu almuerzo y relájate en la biblioteca! Cada semana proyectaremos una película diferente en la pantalla grande y ofreceremos manualidades y refrigerios ligeros. Consulta la portada del calendario para ver los títulos. Ideal para toda la familia.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

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Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 30– August 6
Calling all women! Want to learn proper form and technique for some of the best lifts to build strength, reduce body fat, boost metabolism, and improve overall health? Join our instructional program and witness the progress you can make in just six weeks. This course focuses on the three essential lifts—barbell back squat, bench press, and deadlift—along with complementary exercises to round out your workout. Designed for beginners of all abilities, this program includes access to our new InBody Body Composition Analyzer, so you can track your progress and see the impact of strength training just two days a week! Members: $120
Guests: $150 Register at berkshiresouth.org/fitness-adult

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Eva Friedner, author of Beads in the River: Losing My Adult Daughter to Cancer, will speak at the Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee, on Tuesday, June 30th at 4pm.  Registration is recommended, but not required. To register, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk.  leelibraryma.org

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Barrington Hall.  Join Calyx Berkshire for an evening with Dr. Peter Grinspoon, physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School instructor, and author of Aging Well with Cannabis.

As interest in cannabis and CBD continues to grow among older adults, many people are seeking reliable, evidence-based information about how these products may fit into a healthy lifestyle.

Tickets: $10

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Looking to start a garden, but need a space to do it? Gardens are open from May to October. The Community Garden at Canoe Meadows in Pittsfield has been welcoming organic green thumbs to its 4.5-acre garden for more than 30 years. The Gardens are open from May to October, so there's still plenty of time to get growing. Plots measure 15' x 20' and are open to ADULT MEMBERS.   Where: Mass Audubon's Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, 309 Holmes Rd. Pittsfield, MA 01201 Cost: Members $35 For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320   Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/102370-community-garden-plots

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A free class from Senior Planet, taught by an Americorps Trained Professional, will be offered at the Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee on Wednesday, July 1st at 1pm. Basic tech Q&A will be available at the end of the class. To register, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

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Lee Historical Society will mount a major exhibit entitled “Lee on Legs & Wheels: 250 Years of Personal Transportation” at the J. Peter Scolforo Gallery in the Lee Library during the entire month of July.  This exhibit traces the history of getting around in and out of Lee, activities that shaped the town we live in today.  Come and ride with us as we traverse the hilly landscape in our fast-moving 2026 exhibit.

This exhibit is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

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A Berkshire History Course

Sign up for the entire series of five classes held at the Norman Rockwell Museum. Each class will begin in the galleries of Norman Rockwell Museum’s American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell with a discussion of a work on view that connects to the theme of that day’s class.

Course Instructor: Justin F. Jackson is a lecturer and visiting scholar at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Seminar Course (one person):
Member: $200
Non-Member: $225

Seminar Course (two people):
Member: $325
Non-Member: $350

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/american-stories-rebels-and-revolutionaries-of-the-berkshires/

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Dissect the scene and determine the causes behind the deaths of pickles. Snacking pickles provided separately.
Analice la escena y determine las causas de la muerte de los pepinillos. Los pepinillos para comer se sirven por separado.

For more information call the Youth Services Department: (413) 499-9480, ext. 203 or email youngadult@pittsfieldlibrary.org.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

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The Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee is starting a weekly arts & crafts program for adults. Join us Wednesdays at 2:30pm. There will be a new craft each week and all materials will be provided. For questions, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

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Are you interested in learning how to knit or crochet? Do you already know how to knit or crochet, and would love time to hang out with other crafters? Open to ages 8-12. Basic supplies will be provided, and staff will be available to teach.

¿Te interesa aprender a tejer o hacer crochet? ¿Ya sabes tejer o hacer crochet y te encantaría pasar tiempo con otros artesanos? Para niños de 8 a 12 años. Se proporcionarán materiales básicos y el personal estará disponible para enseñar.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

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Join a walk-in grief support group held at Berkshire South. This is open to anyone who has experienced a loss. No registration required. Drop in sessions.

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In partnership with Pittsfield’s CFCE, join library staff for a program of songs, rhymes, crafts, and read-aloud books. Take home a free book for each child to build your at-home library. Ideal for families with children of a variety of ages. This program is presented in English and Spanish.

En colaboración con el CFCE de Pittsfield, únase al personal de la biblioteca para un programa de canciones, rimas, manualidades y lecturas en voz alta. Llévese un libro gratis por cada niño para crear su biblioteca en casa. Ideal para familias con niños de diferentes edades. Este programa se ofrece en inglés y español.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

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Join the Library, ParentChild+ and Pittsfield’s CFCE at city parks all summer long! Each week enjoy stories, crafts, activities, and take home a free book to build your at-home library, while supplies last. For ages 6 and under, siblings welcome.

June 25 – Durant Park

July 2 – Ray Crow Park-25 Winter St. Pittsfield

July 9 – The Common

July 16 – Deming Park

July 23 – Kirvin Park

July 30 – Allen Heights

August 6 – Tucker Park

August 13 – Durant Park

¡Únete a la Biblioteca, ParentChild+ y al CFCE de Pittsfield en los parques de la ciudad durante todo el verano! Cada semana disfruta de cuentos, manualidades y actividades, y llévate un libro gratis para crear tu biblioteca en casa, hasta agotar existencias. Para niños de 6 años o menos, se admiten hermanos.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

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join acclaimed performer and educator Laura Wetzler for an multimedia exploration of Jewish stories, characters, and themes in the Broadway musical. This free program is part of Jewish Federation of the Berkshires’ Connecting With Community series at Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Road in Pittsfield. It will be followed by a kosher hot lunch. Lunch is a $3 suggested donation for adults over 60 years of age or $7 for all others. Advance reservations are required for lunch and can be made by calling (413) 442-2200 by 9 a.m. Wednesday, the day BEFORE the program.

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The Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee offers weekly children’s programs. Join us Thursdays at 3:30pm for Arts & Crafts. For questions, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

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Join Rainbow Seniors + Berkshire Stonewall for our monthly community potluck — Bring something if you can. Come as you are if you can’t.`

Wander Cafe, 34 Depot Street, Pittsfield, first floor.  Sit down. Share a meal. Stay awhile.

All are welcome

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KID’S DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Fridays, June 26, July 3, 10, 17, & 24

2:30–4 pm | Athenaeum Room

Come learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons! Kids will learn how to play over the course of this five week kid-friendly campaign. Space is limited. Please register by calling or visiting the Children’s Library. Open to ages 8–12.

¡Ven a aprender a jugar a Dungeons & Dragons! Los niños aprenderán a jugar durante esta campaña de cinco semanas, diseñada especialmente para ellos. El cupo es limitado. Inscríbete llamando o visitando la Biblioteca Infantil. Abierto a niños de 8 a 12 años.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.

For more information call the Children's Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 203.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.

Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

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Yoga Lee Studio will be teaching a chair yoga class at the Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee, on Friday, July 3rd at 4pm. This free class will be taught by a registered yoga teacher.   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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Reception: 

The show remains up through the end of August, with a change of artists at the end of July.  The first show, Holding Close & Seeing Far, introduces and explores, through the visions of these artists, the meaning of seeing, time, and the depth of knowing. Artistic interpretations will bring insightful conclusions, though never final. Please visit and see 12 Holden st, North Adams, MA

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