Tanglewood Learning Institute presents Arcis Saxophone Quartet’s ‘Quirky Nightclub Chronicles’ at the Linde Center for Music and Learning
Lenox— On Saturday, November 9th at 7 p.m., Tanglewood Learning Institute presents Arcis Saxophone Quartet’s “Quirky Nightclub Chronicles” at the Linde Center for Music and Learning.
The Arcis Saxophone Quartet, named after Munich’s iconic Arcis Street, has emerged as one of the most vibrant and active classical ensembles globally. Whether on the highest pass in Ecuador, in the middle of the Saudi Arabian desert, on the cliffs in the American Atlantic, or in the sold-out Philharmonie in Munich and Berlin, the four saxophonists feel at home everywhere with their music.
Embodying a spirit of experimentation, artistry, and boundless curiosity, the quartet fearlessly explores new musical territories. “Quirky Nightclub Chronicles” brings the vibe of the most popular nightclubs into the concert hall with hot rhythms, fresh sounds, and captivating stories that burn into your memory.
The concert is on Saturday, November 9th at 7 p.m. at the Linde Center for Music and Learning, located at 3 West Hawthorne Road in Lenox. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Berkshire International Film Festival presents second annual screening of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ in Lenox
Lenox— On Friday, November 8th at 8 p.m., Berkshire International Film Festival (BOFF) presents its second annual screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at the Lenox Town Hall.
Starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick, this 1975 cult-classic film tells the story of a newly-engaged couple whose car breaks down on an isolated road and must seek shelter from the storm at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is renowned for audience participation at scenes during the film.
The event is on Friday, November 8th at 8 p.m. at the Lenox Town Hall, located at 6 Walker Street in Lenox. Appropriate costumes and props encouraged. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Ventfort Hall presents ‘Dining in the Gilded Age,’ a lecture and food demonstration by culinary historian and best-selling author Becky Libourel Diamond
Lenox— On Saturday, November 9th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Ventfort Hall invites you to step back in time with “Dining in the Gilded Age,” a sumptuous lecture and food demonstration by culinary historian Becky Libourel Diamond, best-selling author of “The Gilded Age Cookbook.”
Discover the lavish traditions, tantalizing stories, and indulgent foods that graced the tables of the Gilded Age elite. From delicate tea sandwiches to the sweet delight of sugar plums and jumbles, learn how these treats were crafted to dazzle the most discerning of palates. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of these recreated delicacies along with an elegant tea, making this a truly immersive experience of Gilded Age gastronomy.
The event is on Saturday, November 9th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Ventfort Hall, located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox. Reservations and more information can be found online.
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Bidwell House Museum and Stockbridge Library present a screening of ‘The Creation of the Daniel Nimham Sculpture,’ documentary about the making of the stunning new sculpture
Stockbridge— On Saturday, November 9th at 6 p.m., Bidwell House Museum and Stockbridge Library present a screening of “The Creation of the Daniel Nimham Sculpture,” documentary about the making of the stunning new sculpture.
Sachem Daniel Nimham was the last official sachem of the Wappinger People in the Hudson Valley Region of New York. He is a beloved local hero with roads, lakes, and a mountain bearing his name. He moved with many of his people to Stockbridge in 1756 and fought in the French and Indian War, only to return to find his people’s lands stolen by unscrupulous English landowners. He attempted to resolve the matter in the colonial courts, traveling to England to discuss the matter with the Board of Trade. Unable to resolve the land issue, in 1775 he joined forces with fellow Stockbridge Mohicans under George Washington. Nimham fought in a number of skirmishes against British forces during the revolution, but he and about forty Stockbridge Warriors were ambushed and killed at the Battle of Kingsbridge on August 31, 1778.
In 2020, sculptor Michael Keropian was commissioned by the Town of Fishkill, New York to create an eight foot tall bronze monument to Nimham. In The Creation of the Daniel Nimham Sculpture, Keropian narrates the life of Daniel Nimham as he takes the viewer on an informative journey through the complicated and eye-opening process of creating a larger-than-life representational sculpture.
The free screening is on Saturday, November 9th at 6 p.m. at the Stockbridge Library, located at 46 Main Street in Stockbridge. Sculptor Michael Keropian and filmmaker Jeff Hodges will be presents for an introduction and Q&A. More information can be found online.
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Hancock Shaker Village presents its annual Community Day with free admission for all
Hancock— On Saturday, November 9th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hancock Shaker Village presents its annual Community Day. Admission is free all day for all ages.
Activities include craft demonstrations of woodworking, blacksmithing, and weaving; interpreter-led tours and Shaker talks, art exhibits, scavenger hunts, Spanish language audio tours, and visits with the barnyard animals.
In support of Community Day, Hancock Shaker Village is collaborating with Mill Town Foundation which shares the mission priority of expanding community access to arts and culture resources in Berkshire County. “We are excited to partner with Hancock Shaker Village to help open up this cultural site to our local community, free of charge,” noted Mill Town Foundation Program Manager, Andy Wrba. “The Village blends an enriching combination of arts, history, education, and outdoor access that tells a unique part of our region’s history, and we are happy to help share that experience with more members of our community,” he added.
The event is on Saturday, November 9th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hancock Shaker Village, located at 34 Lebanon Mountain Road in Hancock. More information can be found online.
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Becket Arts Center ‘Holiday Arts & Crafts Marketplace’
Becket— On Saturday, November 9th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Becket Arts Center will hold its first Holiday Arts & Crafts Marketplace.
More than 25 artists, crafters, and bakers will be selling their creations in plenty of time for holiday gift-giving.
The event is on Saturday, November 9th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Becket Arts Center, located at 7 Brooker Hill Road in Becket. More information and a list of vendors ca be found online.
