Berkshire Museum presents BeMuse talk ‘My Fair Ladies’
Pittsfield — Author Julie Wosk will give a BeMuse lecture titled “My Fair Ladies: Female Robots and Androids in Movies, Television, Photography, and Art” on Saturday, October 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Berkshire Museum. The talk is included with regular Museum admission.
Julie Wosk, professor and author of the new book “My Fair Ladies: Female Robots, Androids, and Other Artificial Eves (University Press, 2015),” will lead her audience a tour of artificial women — robots, dolls, mannequins — throughout history. In her book she presents a riveting view of artificial females in film, television, literature, and art — and today’s startling silicone robots that look so real they can easily fool the eye, and showcases the fascinating story of how men throughout history have used the tools of technology to produce the glamorous perfect woman. It also highlights women filmmakers and artists who are creating their own witty versions of simulated females and women working in the field of robotics who are reshaping the field in imaginative ways.
Julie Wosk is professor of art history, English, and studio painting at the State University of New York, Maritime College. She is the author of four books and has lectured widely on technology, art, and design throughout the United States and Europe. A native of Evanston, Ill., Wosk holds degrees from Washington University, Harvard University, and the University of Wisconsin. She has twice been a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow in art history.
The talk is included with regular Museum admission. Contact the Museum for more information at (413) 443-7171.
–E.E.
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Baseball technologies lecture & demonstration at Arrowhead
Pittsfield — On Saturday, October 17 at 2 p.m., National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Educational Consultant and Museum and Outreach Educator Larry Moore will present his program “Tools of the Trade: The Changes in Technology of Baseball Equipment” on the lawn at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead. This program is designed for young and old, and families are encouraged to attend.
The one-hour program will include approximately 75 baseball artifacts, from balls and bats to uniforms, which will be showcased and shared with the attendees who will be able to swing bats, toss balls, don historically accurate uniforms, and “get into the game.” If the weather is inclement, the program will be moved into the red barn.
The event is free, but there is a suggested donation of $7. For more information call the Berkshire Historical Society at (413) 442-1793 x14.
–E.E.
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New location for Blessed Teresa Parish’s bazaar
Great Barrington — Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Housatonic will host its 50th annual bazaar at a new location. This year’s bazaar will be held on Friday, October 16 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Peter’s Parish Center at 16 Russell St. Admission and parking from the East Street entrance are free.
In keeping with the bazaar’s tradition, there will be plenty of food, games, raffles, and fun for all ages. The raffle prizes will include a flat-screen TV, an Amish quilt, and a photo by National Geographic photographer John Stanmeyer. There will also be a variety of fall and holiday crafts, jewelry, fudge, pies, and baked goods available for sale. On Friday evening there will be a silent auction featuring a patio heater, a private wine tasting, theater tickets, a private fishing outing, and certificates for area restaurants and hotels. There will also be a variety of traditional Polish & Italian foods, hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cream available for sale.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Housatonic. For more information call the parish office at (413) 274-3443.
–E.E.
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Samantha Talora and Ron Ramsay sing Sinatra
Pittsfield — New York City cabaret singer and pianist Ron Ramsay and vocalist Samantha Talora have set their sights on the songbook spanning the career of Frank Sinatra for their debut performance called “The Chairman: Songs of Sinatra” at Barrington Stage Company’s Mr. Finn’s Cabaret on Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m.
The duo shares a six octave vocal range that will croon and sway with the melodies from Sinatra’s 50+ year career as an American singer, actor, director, and producer. Ramsay & Talora will weave their way through the worlds of Broadway, classic standards and popular/contemporary music as explored by Sinatra on stage and screen. With many nicknames including “The Voice,” “King of Crooners,” and “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” Sinatra acquired “Chairman of the Board” after founding Reprise Records.
Ramsay and Talora will be joined by Michael Gillespie on woodwinds and Courtney Clark on violin. Tickets are $30 and a full bar will available. Tickets and information are available from the Berkshire Edge calendar and the Barrington Stage box office by calling (413) 236-8888.
–E.E.
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Bulky waste collection at the Recycling Center
Great Barrington — The Town will accept bulky waste at the Recycling Center on Saturday, October 17 at no charge to town residents (businesses will be accepted). The facility is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Acceptable disposal items include:
- Furniture, including couches, recliners, tables and chairs;
- Mattresses and box springs;
- Rugs and carpeting;
- Window and door frames, windows, doors, screens, etc.
Items that will not be accepted during this special collection include:
- Demolition debris;
- Household trash;
- Household hazardous wastes;
- White goods (washers, dryers, refrigerators without freon);
- CRTs (computer screens and televisions);
- Household appliances such as vacuum cleaners and toasters;
- Tires and auto batteries
- Yard waste.
For more information, call the Department of Public Works office at (413) 528-0867.
–E.E.
