Monica Bliss grew up in the Berkshires and now lives in New Lebanon, N.Y. with her husband, daughters, dog, and cats. She spends her time singing, acting, directing, writing, cooking, baking, and working towards social change.
Get ready for a night of laughter! Known for her sharp wit and relatable humor, Julia Shiplett blends personal stories with clever insights on everyday life, love, and identity.
“The Laura Anglade Quartet bring their unique style of jazz and French/American songs back to the Academy after a brilliant sold out show last year,” said Michele Quigley, co-chair of the Academy Music Committee.
Inspired by mid-19th century advances in the scientific study of natural phenomena, Frederic Church made repeated oil studies, sketches, and dramatic finished canvas paintings depicting atmospheric spectacles produced by the effects of sunlight, including rainbows, sunbeams, and the aurora borealis.
Hear stories of the French Family’s Christmas traditions while visiting the historic studio and ground floor of the Chesterwood, decorated in style for the holidays.
Renowned for his ability to capture the spirit and warmth of American life, Norman Rockwell's paintings in this exhibit reflect the joy, nostalgia, and togetherness of the holiday season.
Sam Burchfield’s latest album is an exploration of mankind’s toil for meaning in a world of vapid consumerism and commercialism - one in which we have become deaf to our own harmony with nature.
As much an alchemist as an artist, Essie fuses the realms of music, visual art, and performance to create a unique and evocative language that speaks directly to the heart.
From the height of Black-owned farms at 14% in 1910 to less than 2% today, Penniman, and other compatriots help propel a rising generation of Black farmers finding strength in the deep historical knowledge of African agrarianism — and its potential to save the planet.
Monika Pizzichemi’s latest photographic project documents yearly tap dance workshops taught to children and adults in the underserved slum communities of Nairobi, Kenya.
Emma Lezberg is currently Ph.D. candidate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she researches how schools can best support their undocumented and liminal-status students.
