Berkshire Museum presents a talk with Julie Wosk, curator of ‘Imaging Women in the Space Age in the Space Age’
Pittsfield— On Saturday, July 27th at 2 p.m., Berkshire Museum presents Julie Wosk, curator of “Imaging Women in the Space Age in the Space Age,” a talk on images of female astronauts and aviators, as well as space-age females in movies, fashion, and television.
Julie Wosk is a professor emerita of English, art history, and studio painting at SUNY Maritime in New York City. She is the author of five books, including “My Fair Ladies: Female Robots, Androids, and Other Artificial Eves,” which Wosk presented at Harvard University. In her latest book, “Artificial Women,” released in April 2024, Wosk examines the effect of AI-enhanced simulated females on our changing views of female identity.
The all-ages talk is on Saturday, July 27th at 2 p.m. in the Little Cinema at Berkshire Museum at 39 South Street in Pittsfield. More information can be found online.
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Center for Peace through Culture presents ‘Caps for Art,’ an interactive exhibition by Camilo Cárdena
Housatonic— From July 26th through August 31st, Center for Peace through Culture presents “Caps for Art,” an interactive exhibition showcasing the work of multifaceted artist, activist, photographer, and journalist Camilo Cárdenas.
Cárdenas will present his work and facilitate a series of workshops using art to speak to and empower audiences on climate change, drawing from experience, knowledge, and his Colombian heritage.
The exhibit runs from July 26th through August 31st, Center for Peace through Culture at 137 Front Street in Housatonic. There is an opening reception on Friday, June 26th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. There is a closing reception on Sunday, August 31st. There will be a plastic cap collection throughout the month. More information including a schedule of workshops, can be found online.
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Hudson Hall presents ‘Bobby Previte: No Bells, No Whistles,’ a world premiere concert for solo drum set
Hudson, N.Y.— On Saturday, July 27th at 7 p.m., Hudson Hall presents “Bobby Previte: No Bells, No Whistles,” a world premiere concert for solo drum set.
Bobby Previte performs solo pieces for the modern drum set that will change your perception of the instrument’s identity. Seated in the round, up close to the instrument, the parallel worlds of player and listener dovetail into one.
Previte said “The drum set is a circle with the drummer as its fluid center, rooted within the architecture but sending out flares of sound beyond the physical boundary. It is of course a glorious machine for rhythm, but by asking the listener to answer the questions posed by its unknowable timbres and pitches, it can also reach the furthest depths of melody, harmony, texture, and narrative.”
The concert is on Saturday, July 27th at 7 p.m. at Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House at 327 Warren Street in Hudson, N.Y. More information can be found online.
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Berkshire County Historical Society presents ‘Poor Herman,’ a play by Herman Melville’s great-great-great granddaughter
Pittsfield— from July 26th through August 3rd, Berkshire County Historical Society presents “Poor Herman,” a play by Elizabeth Doss, Herman Melville’s great-great-great granddaughter.
“Poor Herman” unearths the life of Herman Melville, who arguably wrote America’s best and worst novels back-to-back in 1850 and 1851. The production considers what compelled Melville, struggling to salvage his declining reputation while trying to feed a growing family, to write a virtually unreadable book, Pierre or the Ambiguities, in the aftermath of Moby Dick’s initial failure with critics and readers. While hindsight now celebrates his achievements, this production investigates what it cost him to make history and speculates on the line between the utter genius and epic failure in us all.
All characters in the play, including Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne are played by five women including Diana Lynn Small, Katie Bender, Alexis Scott, Marie Ponce, and Zoë Laiz.
The performances run from July 26th through August 3rd at Arrowhead on Homes Road in Pittsfield. The performances are at 7 p.m. More information can be found online.
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Cheshire Community Association presents 2nd Annual Summer Festival
Cheshire— On Saturday, July 27th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Cheshire Community Association presents their 2nd Annual Summer Festival at the Cheshire Community House.
The family-friendly event will feature live music by Whisky City, a performance by It’s Magic, face-painting, balloon art, raffles, and the return of the Cheshire Cornhole Cup. Ozzie’s Food Truck will be serving American fare. Bring the kids, grandkids, lawn chairs, and blankets for a great time in the Shire!
The festival is on Saturday, July 27th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the grounds of the Cheshire Community House at 191 Church Street in Cheshire. More information can be found online.
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Berkshire Lyric Summer Choral Music Camp
Pittsfield— From July 29th through August 2nd from 9 a.m. to noon, Berkshire Lyric Chorus invites children ages six to 13 to sing with the Lyric Children’s Chorus at their 2024 Summer Choral Music Camp led by Jack Brown, Artistic Director of Berkshire Lyric, and assisted by high school members of Lyric’s Melodious Accord. Participants will sing, learn about music, and have fun with the Lyric Children’s Chorus as they look forward to their upcoming Season.
The Lyric Children’s Chorus is part of Berkshire Lyric’s family of choruses and presents seven concerts throughout Berkshire County during the year. This past June they performed with the Berkshire Lyric Chorus at Tanglewood’s Seiji Ozawa Hall. They also sing at several holiday concerts and present their own concert every spring. Rehearsals take place on Saturday mornings at the Pittsfield Unitarian Church beginning on September 7th for the new season. As a part of Berkshire Lyric’s commitment to music education, the chorus is tuition free for all children.
The camp runs from July 29th through August 2nd from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pittsfield Unitarian Church on Wendell Avenue in Pittsfield. It is free for current chorus members as well as children who plan to join the chorus in the fall. There is a suggested tuition of $100 for guest children. Registration takes place at the church on Monday, July 29th at 9 a.m. More information can be found online.
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Dalton United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School
Dalton— From August 5th through August 9th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Dalton United Methodist Church at 755 Main Street will host a Vacation Bible School.
The program is titled “PandaMania: Where God is Wild About You!” and it is open to children ages five to 10. Children will participate in games, learn Bible songs, enjoy snacks, listen to stories, and more. All children are welcome.
There is no fee for the program. Participants will be invited to make a free-will offering. For more information or to register, please call 413-684-0521 and leave a message. Registration is required no later than August 1st.
