Six sculptures created by renowned philanthropist and sculptor Harold Grinspoon find new home at Shakespeare & Company
Lenox— Six sculptures created by renowned philanthropist and sculptor Harold Grinspoon find a new home at Shakespeare & Company.
The sculptures reach up to 30 feet in height and are made of materials ranging from segments of live oak branches, acrylic rods, stainless-steel poles, and reflective spheres, while adapting resources such as boat paint, varnish, and roofing torches for charring to protect the wood-based sculptures.
Grinspoon, now 96, has garnered national attention as a renowned sculptor, having produced more than 170 sculptures in 11 years. He’s exhibited or loaned more than 75 sculptures to prominent locales across the country, including the Kent State campus, the Bulfinch Building at Boston’s Mass General Hospital, and the Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden in Arizona, among many others.
A longtime summer resident in the Berkshires, Grinspoon has long dreamed of having his art at Shakespeare & Company. “Art is many things, from performances, music, exhibitions, history, and imagination. I have esteemed the community of creatives at Shakespeare & Company and am honored to have my sculptures among them for a time.” The sculptures will be on view through November 2030. More information can be found online.
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Berkshire International Film Festival presents a 25th anniversary screening of “The Royal Tenenbaums” at the Indigo Room
Great Barrington— On Thursday, December 4th at 6 p.m., Berkshire International Film Festival (BIFF) presents a 25th anniversary screening of “The Royal Tenenbaums” at the Indigo Room.
Join BIFF in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Wes Anderson’s acclaimed comedy gem and the cult classic about the reunion of a dysfunctional New York family. The child prodigies of the Tenenbaum family have fallen on hard times in adulthood, something they blame on their estranged father, Royal. However, when he announces that he has only weeks to live, the family is reunited for the first time in years. The film stars Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Luke Wilson.
Break out the red track suits, headbands, and fur coats because costumes are strongly encouraged! Best dressed wins a “Royal” prize. Enjoy café table seating, complimentary appetizers, and a cash bar. Additionally, Art Director of “The Royal Tenenbaums” and Berkshire resident Carl Sprague, will be in attendance to discuss and share stories from the set of the film.
The event is on Thursday, December 4th at 6 p.m. the Indigo Room, located at 20 Castle Street in Great Barrington. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Berkshires Culture Salon announces inaugural ‘Expression Salon,’ a monthly series at Dewey Hall
Sheffield— On Sunday, November 30th at 7 p.m., Berkshires Culture Salon will host the inaugural “Expression Salon,” a monthly series at Dewey Hall.
The event invites the community to meet local artists and creators, including musicians, painters, writers, photographers, poets, and digital artists, who will share works in progress and briefly discuss their creative process. Each evening features short presentations and open conversation so that audiences and creators can connect in a relaxed, informal setting.
The Berkshires Culture Salon series was created by founder Howard Lieberman to foster dialogue and interaction between local artists and the wider community, making culture creation visible and shared rather than isolated. “We are surrounded by creative people who are usually working alone,” Lieberman says. “These salons give us a place to show up, share our work in progress, and make something together with our neighbors.”
The salon is on Sunday, November 30th at 7 p.m. at Dewey Hall, located at 91 Main Street in Sheffield. More information can be found online.
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Berkshire Bach to host annual ‘Messiah’ sing-along at First Congregational Church in Great Barrington
Great Barrington— On Saturday, November 29th at 4 p.m., the Berkshire Bach Society will host its annual “Messiah” sing-along at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington.
Start the holiday season with a joyous event that is a Berkshire Bach tradition. Choral conductor James Bagwell returns to lead the audience in favorite choruses from Handel’s beloved oratorio, including “Hallelujah!,” accompanied by the Berkshire Bach Players.
“This is a free event, our gift to the community, and a wonderful opportunity for people to come together, raise their voices, and glory in the beauty of Baroque choral music,” said Terrill McDade, Executive Director of The Berkshire Bach Society.
The sing-along is on Saturday, November 29th at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, located at 251 Main Street in Great Barrington. Admission is free. Bring your own score, or you may buy or borrow one at the event. More information can be found online.
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Pop-up art exhibit by local artist Diane Firtell at Solarium
Pittsfield— On Friday, November 28th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, November 29th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Solarium is hosting a pop-up art exhibit by local artist Diane Firtell.
Solarium is a magical, warm and welcoming place to do your holiday shopping. Among myriad assortment of wonderful gift items, geared to the handmade and botanical that fill this wondrous space, Firtell will be exhibiting limited edition prints on paper (can be ordered to a custom size and/or substrate,) as 4″x6″ metal prints (ready to hang,) and an assortment of decorative and handmade items, all for sale and all perfect for yourself or gift giving.
The exhibit will be on display on Friday, November 28th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, November 29th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Solarium, located at 46 West Street in Pittsfield. More information can be found online.
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Stockbridge 250th committee to hold informational meeting and public forum
Stockbridge— On Tuesday, December 2nd at 6 p.m., the Stockbridge 250th committee will hold an informational meeting and public forum.
The Stockbridge 250th Committee is planning several events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in the town of Stockbridge. Members of the public are invited to hear from representatives of the Stockbridge Library, Museum and Archives, the Norman Rockwell Museum, Chesterwood, Stockbridge town officials and committee volunteers, who will be present to discuss some of the events that will take place throughout the year.
The forum is on Tuesday, December 2nd at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at the Town Offices, located at 50 Main Street in Stockbridge.
