Curator Alexis Goodin leads a discussion focused on silver pieces crafted by Paul Revere, Jr. and his father. The talk explores Revere’s dual identity as a skilled craftsman and a prominent figure in the American Revolution. Participants should meet in the Manton Research Center reading room.

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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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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. 

Members: $120, Guests: $150

REGISTER AT www.berkshiresouth.org/fitness-adult

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The Clark Art Institute screens a series of films directed by Alfred Hitchcock. A presentation and talkback with film scholar Will Schmenner, head of public programs, follows each screening. All film screenings are free and take place in the Manton Research Center auditorium. Accessible seats available.

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This eight-week course provides a supportive environment for both beginners and experienced artists to develop ceramic skills through fundamental handbuilding techniques. Participants will explore slab work, coiling, and mold-making to create a variety of functional and sculptural pieces during the 2.5-hour weekly sessions. All necessary instruction is included to help students expand their creative practice in a communal studio setting.

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All-levels yoga class held every Thursday at the Becket Arts Center. Participants will move through a series of poses to build heat, increase flexibility, and improve balance. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged.  

Cost is $5 to $10 for members, $15 for guests. Register and pay in person. 

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Hike Pleasant Valley's trails in search of beaver families carrying out their early-spring activities, such as harvesting trees, expanding their dams and lodges, and raising their young at Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240

Cost: $15 Members, $20 Non-members. Register here. 

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Parsons Dance company will return to the Mahaiwe's mainstage for two performances at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 to $70, with discounts for Mahaiwe Members and individuals ages 30 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at mahaiwe.org, or by calling or visiting the Box Office, 413-528-0100.

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Celebrate spring with a community egg hunt party designed for all ages. Children will participate in age-appropriate egg hunts, create spring crafts, and refuel with kid-friendly snacks. 
Egg Hunt Round 1 at 10:15am (ages 18M – 4 years)
Egg Hunt Round 2 at 10:45am (ages 5 – 9 years)
Egg Hunt Round 3 at 11:15am (ages 10 – 12 years)

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER at www.berkshiresouth.org/events

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The Clark Art Institute continues a series of gallery tours designed specifically for new parents/caregivers and their infants. Tours meet at 10:15 am in the Clark Center admissions lobby

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Becket Athenaeum hosts a storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 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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Six week fitness class at Berkshire South Regional Community Center led by personal fitness trainer Todd DiMario. Participants will meet twice a week for a 1-hr fitness class on Tuesdays, with an added 30 minutes of open gym time or specialized clinic on Saturday mornings. Berkshire South Members: $120 Guests: $150

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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. 

Members: $120, Guests: $150

REGISTER AT www.berkshiresouth.org/fitness-adult

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Six week fitness class at Berkshire South Regional Community Center led by personal fitness trainer Todd DiMario. Participants will meet twice a week for a 1-hr fitness class on Tuesdays, with an added 30 minutes of open gym time or specialized clinic on Saturday mornings. Berkshire South Members: $120 Guests: $150

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350Mass Berkshire Climate Action has announced a public program, "Bringing Climate Action Home," scheduled at Wander, located at 34 Depot St., Suite 101. The event is free and open to the public, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. 

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Meditation has multiple purposes and effects. By quieting the mind and relaxing through breath awareness, the heart rate slows, allowing you to let go of thoughts that arise. With practice, you can experience lessened anxiety and emotional reactivity.  

This eight-session course at Becket Arts Center is led by Rosie Bleyer is designed to help you shift into "being" mode. Suggested donation is $15, member $10. More information here. 

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Six week fitness class at Berkshire South Regional Community Center led by personal fitness trainer Todd DiMario. Participants will meet twice a week for a 1-hr fitness class on Tuesdays, with an added 30 minutes of open gym time or specialized clinic on Saturday mornings. Berkshire South Members: $120 Guests: $150

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Curatorial intern Oliver Hess traces the public’s fascination with George Washington through formal portraits and post-mortem mourning imagery. The session examines how patriotic fervor and unified grief created a massive market for objects bearing the likeness of this early American icon. Tours begin in the Manton Research Center reading room.

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Join local historian and avid hiker, Tom Hoffman for a virtual tour of October Mountain. His power point will take us to scenic vistas and historic ruins. Whether you are a hiker or an armchair traveler, this FREE event, sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum, is for you.

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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. 

Members: $120, Guests: $150

REGISTER AT www.berkshiresouth.org/fitness-adult

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Rachel Lee Hutcheson analyzes early turn-of-the-twentieth-century color photographic technologies that utilized lantern projectors and stereoscopic viewers. The presentation examines how "Natural Color" photographs were experienced as spatial events rather than just material objects. More details are available at the Manton Research Center.

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Hike Pleasant Valley's trails in search of beaver families carrying out their early-spring activities, such as harvesting trees, expanding their dams and lodges, and raising their young at Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240

Cost: $15 Members, $20 Non-members. Register here.  

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Local artist and author Gail Gelburd will discuss her biographical fiction novel inspired by the rediscovered letters and archives of the adventurous 20th-century figure Sue Moody. The presentation explores Moody’s extraordinary life, from hitchhiking across America to surviving the outbreak of WWII in Paris as an aspiring journalist. A reception and book signing with the author will follow the reading and discussion at the Town Hall.

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The Stationery Factory presents Van Morrison tribute band Moondance. Get tickets here.

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Instructor: Corey Chapman
 

This practice includes simple tai chi moves and Qigong methods. Slow fluid movement, self-applied massage, deep breathing exercises, and meditation releases the relaxation response in the brain.  All levels and ages will benefit. No equipment required.

Berkshire South Members: $100

Guests: $130

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Becket Athenaeum hosts a storytime from 10:30 to 11:30 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.

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The Berkshire Bach Society presents a rare performance of J.S. Bach’s earliest surviving passion at the First Congregational Church, conducted by James Bagwell and featuring the Berkshire Bach Ensemble. This dramatic choral work includes tenor Gene Stenger as The Evangelist and concertmaster Eugene Drucker, marking the first of three major choral presentations leading up to the Society's 40th anniversary. Admission is free for children and students under 25, and tickets can be secured through BerkshireBach.org.

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