The Foundry presents Swedish Folk’appella vocal group Kongero
West Stockbridge— On Wednesday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m., The Foundry presents Swedish Folk’appella vocal group Kongero.
Lotta Andersson, Emma Björling, Sofia Hultqvist Kott, and Anna Wikénius formed Kongero in 2005 after meeting at a Nordic folk music conference. By chance they started singing together and found that their voices blended perfectly. Since then, they have performed at most of the major folk and a cappella music festivals, and they have toured Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Kongero tells tales of life with moving love songs, dramatic medieval ballads, witty ditties, and spirited dances. Their music is characterized by tight harmonies, inciting rhythms and the clarity of their beautiful voices. With confidence, technical skill, irresistible playfulness, and brilliant arrangements, they create a unique sound that brings traditional music from the past into the present.
The concert is on Wednesday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m. at The Foundry, located at 2 Harris Street in Pittsfield. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Celebrate the Festival of Lights at Becket Arts Center’s Hanukkah gathering
Becket— On Sunday, December 14th at 4 p.m., celebrate the Festival of Lights at the Becket Arts Center’s Hanukkah gathering.
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the Becket Arts Center! This community gathering is a time for warmth, light, and togetherness. The evening will feature traditional Hanukkah stories and songs, delicious refreshments, and an opportunity to share your own cherished holiday memories.
The celebration is on Sunday, December 14th at 4 p.m. at the Becket Arts Center, located at 7 Brooker Hill Road in Becket. All are welcome. More information can be found online.
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‘Yule for Fuel’ benefit concert at Zion Lutheran Church
Pittsfield— The “Yule for Fuel” benefit concert is on Sunday, December 14th at 3 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church.
“Yule for Fuel” is a festive variety concert put on to raise funds to help keep our neighbors warm this winter. Featuring Berkshire Concert Choir, Berkshire Hillsmen barbershop ensemble, Zion Lutheran Church’s bell choir, vocal soloists, instrumentalists, and audience sing-a-longs, this concert will delight and inspire all who attend.
A freewill donation will be taken to support the Pittsfield Area Council of Congregations Fuel Fund (PACC). The PACC Fuel Fund provides deliveries of heating oil to individuals and families in central Berkshire County. In the 2023-2024 heating season, PACC’s Fuel Fund delivered tank loads of oil to over 50 families.
The concert is on Sunday, December 14th at 3 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, located at 74 First Street in Pittsfield. More information can be found online. Donations can also be made at pacc.website or by mailing a check to Pittsfield Area Council of Congregations, PO Box 2393, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
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Friends of the Lenox Meeting House Committee presents ‘Community Caroling’ at Church on the Hill
Lenox— On Sunday, December 14th from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Friends of the Lenox Meeting House Committee presents “Community Caroling” at Church on the Hill.
When Lenox was incorporated, one of the rules was that you had to have both a church and a meeting house, and the iconic Church on the Hill served as both. At some point, the Meeting House concept went away and now the building is primarily used on Sundays and for special occasions. The Friends of the Lenox Meeting House Committee would like to restore it to its original dual purpose and offer it to the community for events such as concerts, plays, book clubs, showers, family gatherings, and more. “Community Caroling” is the first of many such events.
The event is on Sunday, December 14th from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Church on the Hill, located at 169 Main Street in Lenox. More information can be found online.
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Friends of Great Barrington Libraries’ annual holiday “Good-as-New” book sale at Mason Library
Great Barrington— Now through the end of the year, the Friends of Great Barrington Libraries invite the community to shop their annual holiday “Good-as-New” book sale.
With hundreds of beautifully curated gently used books to choose from, including fiction, nonfiction, children’s favorites, gift-quality selections, cookbooks, and more, this is a perfect sale to shop local for holiday gifting.
The sale is now through the end of the year at the Mason Library, located at 231 Main Street in Great Barrington. It is open during regular Mason Library hours. All sales support free library programming and events for all ages. More information can be found online.
