Holiday greens collection for the goats at Monte Vista Farm
Lee— Goats love holiday greens! Here’s how to give them a treat: drop your holiday greens off for David Carrington’s goats at Monte Vista Farm, located at 190 East Street in Lee. David and his goats will be most grateful!
If you are unable to drop off your greens, the Lee Lions Club is collecting holiday greens on Saturday, January 11th from 10 a.m. to noon. To schedule a pick up, email leelions1965@gmail.com or call 413-281-9495. There is a suggested $5 donation to the club for this service. Please leave the donations with the greens or mail it to Lee Lions, P.O. Box 19, Lee, MA 01238.
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First Day hikes at Olana State Historic Site
Hudson, N.Y.— On Wednesday, January 1st, celebrate the New Year by exploring expansive views at Olana State Historic Site. Channel 19th century artist Frederic Church’s taste for exploration during this special hike of the winter landscape and explore Olana’s 250-acres.
From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the first of the two hikes is “pup-friendly.” Please note that all dogs must be kept on a leash during their time at Olana and you must pick up after your pup. There will be a second hike from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The hikes begin at Olana’s Wagon House Education Center at the historic farm complex at the bottom of the site and covers about one mile with an uphill portion. Please wear weather appropriate apparel and comfortable footwear. Sketching materials and hot beverages (coffee, tea, and hot chocolate) will be provided in the education center as part of the celebration.
The free hikes are on Wednesday, January 1st from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (dog-friendly) and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Olana State Historic Site, located at 5720 State Route 9G in Hudson, N.Y. Advanced registration is required. Registration and more information can be found online.
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City of Pittsfield’s second annual Snow Angel program seeks volunteers
Pittsfield— The City of Pittsfield’s Department of Community Development is actively seeking community volunteers for its second annual Snow Angel Program.
What does a snow angel do? Snow Angels are matched with a Neighbor in Need within a one mile radius of their home and assist with snow removal from driveways, walkways, and sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowstorm or significant snowfall.
As snow blocking driveways, walkways, and sidewalks can be hazardous for residents, including school children and those with limited mobility, the Snow Angel Program aims to bring together residents who want to keep areas around their home clear, but are physically unable to do so, with volunteers who want to help their community.
Snow Angels are required to provide their own shoveling tools and equipment. Ready to lend a hand? To become a snow angel, email parks@cityofpittsfield.org or call 413-499-9371 by December 31st.
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Future Lab[s] Gallery presents second annual invitational exhibition and first ever erotica exhibition
North Adams— From January 3rd to the 25th, Future Lab[s] Gallery presents its second annual invitational exhibition and first ever erotica exhibition.
Future Lab[s] Gallery is excited to present two simultaneous shows this January. The first is the second annual Invitational Exhibition, with beautiful artwork by 12 Berkshire area artists. The second show will be something new, the gallery’s first ever Erotica Exhibition, a curated exhibit of artistic interpretations of the diversity of desire, and the individuality of love, with art from 12 area artists.
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Congregational Church of Salisbury presents award-winning American tenor Richard Trey Smagur
Salisbury, Conn.— On Friday, January 3rd at noon, Congregational Church of Salisbury presents award-winning American tenor Richard Trey Smagur for the January edition of its First Friday Music in the Meeting House series.
Tenor Richard Trey Smagur, winner of the 2017 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s song cycle, An die Ferne Geliebte. David Baranowski will accompany on piano. Smagur has been praised by Opera Today for his “attractive lyric tenor” and “vivid presence.”
Past operatic highlights include Opera Philadelphia for his role debut of Adorno in “Simon Boccanegra,” Števa in “Jenůfa” in his debut at Lyric Opera of Chicago, his role debut of Laca in David Alden’s production of the same opera at English National Opera, and Mahler’s “Das Lied von der Erde” with Vancouver Symphony. He also made his Metropolitan Opera debut in their Holiday Presentation of “The Magic Flute” as First Armored Man.
The free concert is on Friday, January 3rd at noon at the Congregational Church of Salisbury, located at 30 Main Street in Salisbury. The doors will open at 11:30 a.m. More information can be found online.
