Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art presents ‘The Carle After Dark,’ a new series to be held on the first Thursday of each
Amherst— From November through June, on the first Thursday of each month from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art presents ‘The Carle After Dark,’ a new series to be held on the first Thursday of each.
The Carle After Dark features a new theme each month inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions and the seasons, including cooking up stories and flavors, peering into the cosmos, gathering by candlelight, singing into the stars, conjuring potions and fairies, and honoring the rich history of picture books. Each monthly event features themed programming, including live music and performances, art making, games, activities, and specialty drinks. Upcoming events include:
- November 6th – In celebration of the “Cooking with Eric Carle” exhibition, kick up your heels at a Hoedown with caller Gloria Vivier and the Quabbin Valley Twirlers. There will be cooking, food-inspired art, story-themed drinks, and free flights of homemade pie from Florence Pie Bar.
- December 4th – “Solstice Spells,” a game night with Dungeon Delvers, tarot readings, astrology, and magical games.
“Building on the great success of our Summer at The Carle season, we invite one and all to gather with us for The Carle After Dark, where community, imagination, and stories will come alive under the spell of night,” said The Carle’s Executive Director Jennifer Schantz. “The Museum will transform into a playground of wonder, celebrating the mysteries of night, the sparkle of dreams, and the magic of timeless tales.”
The events run from November through June, on the first Thursday of each month from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, located at 125 West Bay Road in Amherst. More information can be found online.
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Close Encounters with Music presents a screening of the German expressionist masterwork ‘The Golem,’ with live klezmer-infused accompaniment at The Mahaiwe
Great Barrington— On Sunday, November 2nd at 4 p.m., Close Encounters with Music presents a screening of the German expressionist masterwork “The Golem,” with live klezmer-infused accompaniment y the Avalon String Quartet at The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center.
Paul Wegener’s pioneering 1920 silent horror film “Der Golem” was so popular on release that it sold out movie houses in both Germany and America for months, inspired Golem-themed operettas, and became a critical influence on the 1931 film Frankenstein.
Drawn from a medieval Jewish legend, “Der Golem” tells the tale of the Jews of 16th-century Prague, who create a giant figure out of clay to protect themselves only to see it turn on them with violence. To heighten the atmosphere, Israeli-born composer Betty Olivero weaves together traditional Yiddish folk tunes and Jewish liturgical music into a haunting score for clarinet and strings. Colorful, ominous, and electrifying, the experience of hearing live musicians accompany the action on the big screen promises to be unforgettable.
The screening is on Sunday, November 2nd at 4 p.m. at The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, located at 14 Castle Street in Great Barrington. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Triplex Cinema presents ‘The New Hard-Boiled: The Birth of American Neo-Noir,’ a film series highlighting thrillers of the 1960s and 1970s
Great Barrington— Through November 19th, on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. and Saturday afternoons at 5 p.m., The Triplex Cinema presents “The New Hard-Boiled: The Birth of American Neo-Noir,” a film series highlighting thrillers of the 1960s and 1970s. The series includes:
- October 29th and November 1st – “Klute” – Alan J. Pakula’s paranoia-fueled drama starring Donald Sutherland as a private detective who follows a call girl (Jane Fonda, in an Oscar-winning role) to track down a missing businessman.
- November 5th and 8th – “The Long Goodbye” – Robert Altman’s sun-soaked update of Raymond Chandler’s classic novel, with Elliott Gould as the iconic detective Philip Marlowe.
- November 12th and 15th – “Chinatown” – Roman Polanski’s timeless tale of deceit and corruption starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway.
- November 19th – “Night Moves” – Arthur Penn’s classic following a private detective (Gene Hackman) searching for a missing girl in the moral swamp of 1970s Florida. This special screening with be followed by a talkback with Penn’s son, Emmy-nominated director Matthew Penn, known for his work on “Orange Is the New Black,” “The Sopranos,” “NYPD Blue,” “Queen of the South,” “Blue Bloods,” “Damages,” and “Law & Order.”
“When America goes through hard times, it makes the movies to match. As the idealism of the 1960s faded, a new generation of femme fatales and tough-as-nails detectives emerged on screen — matching the paranoia, cynicism, and violence of the Nixon era. We’re thrilled to highlight these films in our first Noir-vember series and hope it becomes a yearly tradition at The Triplex,” said Creative Director Ben Elliott.
The series runs through November 19th on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. and Saturday afternoons at 5 p.m. at The Triplex Cinema, located at 70 Railroad Street in Great Barrington. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presents former Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron
Pittsfield— On Thursday, November 6th at 7 p.m., Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) presents former Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron, one of the most respected editors of his generation, for a special virtual event in which Baron will share a behind-the-scenes look at journalism under fire, reflect on the role of the press in a divided nation, and offer an exploration of power in the 21st century.
Baron took the helm of The Washington Post in January 2013, just months before Jeff Bezos stunned the media world by purchasing the paper from its storied family owners. Three years later, the Trump administration launched an unprecedented campaign against the press, branding journalists as “the enemy of the people.” Navigating the pressures of a billionaire owner and a president targeting the media, Baron guided the Post through one of the most tumultuous chapters in modern journalism and wrote a book about his experience: “Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos and the Washington Post.”
During his tenure at The Washington Post, Baron’s newsroom earned 11 Pulitzer Prizes, which were among a total of 18 Pulitzers won under his leadership across his career. Prior to the Post, Baron served as editor of The Boston Globe, where his team’s groundbreaking 2002 investigation into clergy sexual abuse in the Catholic Church won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and was later dramatized in the Academy Award–winning film “Spotlight” (2015).
The virtual presentation will be on Thursday, November 6th at 7 p.m. on Zoom. It is free and open to the public. Registration and more information can be found online.
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Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents ‘From Mirette to Einstein,’ a conversation with children’s cook author-illustrator Emily Arnold McCully and playwright Elizabeth Diggs
Spencertown, N.Y.— On Sunday, November 2nd at 2 p.m., Spencertown Academy Arts Center, as part of its “Conversations with Neighbors” initiative, presents “From Mirette to Einstein,” a conversation with children’s cook author-illustrator Emily Arnold McCully and playwright Elizabeth Diggs, who have both lived and worked in Spencertown for more than 40 years.
The discussion will include McCully’s 60-year career, her Caldecott Medal for “Mirette on the High Wire,” and her mission to tell stories with wit and flair about brave girls and extraordinary but overlooked women in science, the arts, politics and sports, and more. McCully’s new picture book, “The Eclipse of 1919: How Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity Changed Our World,” is the suspenseful story of the most momentous scientific experiment ever conducted.
Diggs is a playwright whose plays include “Close Ties,” “Goodbye Freddy,” “American Beef,” “Dumping Ground,” “How to Plant a Rose,” and “Grant and Twain,” produced at theatres nationwide and in England and Europe. She collaborated with Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt on “Mirette,” a musical based on McCully’s book.
“We are excited to welcome these two talented members of our community to the stage,” says Spencertown Academy Administrator Eve Zatt. “We know that this conversation will be an interesting look into their expertise in the literary world and beyond.”
The conversion is on Sunday, November 2nd at 2 p.m. at Spencertown Academy Arts Center, located at 790 State Route 203 in Spencertown, N.Y. Admission is free. Reservations and more information can be found online.
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Berkshire South presents 10th annual Craft Market
Great Barrington— On Saturday, November 1st from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Berkshire South presents its 10th annual Craft Market.
This free, family-friendly craft market showcases local vendors selling handmade goods from jewelry, fine art, and photography to fiber arts, greeting cards, and locally made products. Visitors can also enjoy local fare from RustikEats food truck, and Berkshire South will be holding sign-ups for its Shining Star Supplement Holiday Program, which provides holiday assistance to southern Berkshire residents in need.
The market offers a meaningful way for attendees to discover one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while directly supporting the makers who help define the creative identity of the region. “This event is about more than shopping,” said Susie Kandt, Berkshire South Rentals and Events Manager. “It’s about celebrating the incredible talent within our community and encouraging people to keep their holiday dollars local.”
The market is on Saturday, November 1st from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Berkshire South, located at 15 Crissey Road in Great Barrington. More information can be found online.
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Becket Arts Center presents annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Marketplace
Becket— On Saturday, November 1st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Becket Arts Center presents its annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Marketplace.
More than 20 artists and crafters will be selling their creations in plenty of time for holiday gift-giving. More information, including a list of vendors, can be found online.
