There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including a free museum day, live music, and winter activities.
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Mass MoCA Free Day
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, North Adams
Time: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The museum is opening its doors for free on Saturday for its annual community celebration. Attendees can visit the museum's galleries and experience its "thematic museum tours, art-making in Kidspace, workshops, and performances."
The restaurant is collaborating with Core Kitchen residency at Dorothy's. Core Kitchen with Sarita and Ray will be taking over Dorothy's kitchen on a weekly basis for six weeks. This Friday will feature live music from Rounders Revival.
DJ Pup Daddy will spin some of his favorite albums and encourages the community to bring their own. More information here.
Saturday
Mountain Mindfulness: Winter Wonderland Walk
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 1 p.m.
There will be a mindful walk at Mount Greylock led by Suzy Conroy. The walk blends forest bathing, meditation, and mindful breathing with the aim to connecting visitors to nature by encouraging awareness of our surroundings.
The museum will showcase special works on paper display to set the stage for its screening of the opera Aida Live HD by The Met.
The selected prints, drawings, and photographs showcase the natural and built environments of Egypt, including the ancient ruins that inspire the setting for the new production. More information here.
The screening of Aida will take place at 12:30 p.m. During the opera, American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi's Aida by Michael Mayer.
Tickets cost $25, $22 for members, $18 for students, and $5 children 15 and under. More information here.
Diva & The Dirty Boys
The Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge
Time: 7 p.m.
There will be guitar grooves, steamy vocals and kickin' keys by Diva & The Dirty Boys. More information here.
Apres-Ski: Retro-Soul
Ski Butternut, Great Barrington
Time: 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Spend some time skiing and then take a break to warm up by listening to Retro-Soul, a post-modern music genre, spun by DJ Pup Daddy.
The event will take place at Channing's Upstairs Bar at the resort's Upper Lodge.
Galentine's Candle & Wreath Workshop
Thistle ‘n Thorn Floral, Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Create your moss heart shaped wreath, a dough bowl heart candle all while enjoying a cocktail or mocktail from Methuselah. Tickets cost $75. More information here.
Family Friendly Outdoor Adventures
Mount Greylock State Reservation
Time: 12:30 to 3 p.m.
There will be a variety of winter activities including snowtubing, snowman making, mindful walks, a winter wildlife tracking, hot chocolate and a warm fire in the fireplace.
Space is limited on mindful walks, geocaching 101 and winter wildlife tracking programs so please call the visitor center to register in advance at (413) 499-4262.
There will be a 1-mile guided hike led by Taylor of Berkshire Natural Resources Council. The hike combines a family-friendly scavenger hunt with an introduction to the historic site by the Berkshire County Historical Society.
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New Trial Denied for Caius Veiovis
Staff Reports
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Caius Veiovis' request for a new trial was denied.
Veiovis, now 46, was one of three men convicted in the murder of David Glasser, Edward Frampton, and Robert Chadwell in 2011. He is also known as Roy Gutfinski.
In 2014, he was sentenced to three consecutive life terms for the alleged kidnapping, killing, and dismembering of the Pittsfield men. They were last seen at a city apartment shared by Glasser and Frampton on Aug. 28, 2011; their dismembered bodies were found in Becket that September.
According to AP News, Veiovis told the jury, "I'll see you in hell" after the conviction.
On Tuesday, the Berkshire District Attorney's Office reported that following a final hearing held on June 26, 2026, Justice Michael D. Ricciuti issued an order on Oct. 23, 2026, denying Veiovis's motion for post-conviction relief.
The motion had requested a new trial based chiefly on claims of ineffective assistance by his trial attorney and newly discovered evidence.
Post-conviction relief is a legal process that allows a convicted person to challenge a criminal conviction or sentence in the trial court after direct appeals have ended or were not filed.
"District Attorney Capeless' unwavering commitment to pursuing justice and ensuring it is maintained in this case has been truly remarkable," District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said.
"His efforts in handling this difficult and complex criminal matter have helped make Berkshire County a safer place."
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