Dottie’s Coffee Lounge presents Radiant Healing Frequency with Tariq Pinkston
Pittsfield— On Saturday, October 19th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Dottie’s presents a magical night with Tariq Pinkston of The Body Activist Coach LLC.
Tariq Pinkston is a psychic healer and the founder of Radiant Healing Frequency, a source healing method that helps to clear energetic blockages and support healing within your physical and emotional body with angelic support, bringing clarity, stress relief, release of physical tension, calming of emotions, motivation for achieving goals, and a reset.
The event is on Saturday, October 19th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge at 444 North Street in Pittsfield. Reservations can be made by calling 413-443-1792. More information can be found online.
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Clark Art Institute hosts talk by master glass artist Josh Simpson
Williamstown— On Sunday, October 20th at 2 p.m., the Clark Art Institute hosts renowned glass artist Josh Simpson to offer a glimpse into historical and contemporary glassmaking techniques.
Presented in conjunction with “Fragile Beauty: Treasures from the Corning Museum,” this talk explores the intricate process behind creating one of the exhibition’s stunning objects, “Megaworld.” Drawing parallels to his own work in his rural studio, Simpson discusses how natural and astronomical inspirations translate into glass art.
The free talk is on Sunday, October 20th at 2 p.m. at the Clark Art Institute at 225 South Street in Williamstown. More information can be found online.
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Guild of Berkshire Artists presents exhibit at Berkshire Humane Society
Pittsfield— From October 17th through mid-April, the Berkshire Humane Society will host the Guild of Berkshire Artists fall art exhibit at the Berkshire Humane Society.
The public is invited to view the works of over 25 Berkshire artists whose two dimensional work represents a variety of media. A portion of all art sales will be donated to the Humane Society to support their programs and services caring for animals seeking adoption, and to the Guild of Berkshire Artists.
The exhibit runs from October 17th through mid-April at the Berkshire Humane Society at 214 Barker Road in Pittsfield. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, October 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. More information can be found online.
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Close Encounters with Music presents ‘Drama & Melodrama – The Schumanns’ at The Mahaiwe
Great Barrington— On Sunday, October 20th at 4 p.m., Close Encounters with Music presents ‘Drama & Melodrama – The Schumanns’ at The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center.
The ever-fascinating and intimate triangle of Robert and Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms will be brought to new light with seldom-heard works that highlight the musical cross-references and spiritual bond that united them.
Predating accompaniment to silent film by decades, Robert’s melodrama “Schön Hedwig” is a forerunner to soap-opera sentimentality with a happy ending. His “Piano Quartet in E-flat Major,” marries Romantic lyricism with baroque counterpoint and sonic flamboyance. Also featured are Clara Schumann’s piano concerto composed with a darling slow movement, a love duet between the piano and a single cello, as well as her “Three Romances” for piano and violin.
The concert is on Sunday, October 20th at 4 p.m. at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center at 14 Castle Street in Great Barrington. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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The Yiddish Book Center presents ‘The Last New Yorker,’ a film screening and director talkback with Harvey Wang
Amherst— On Sunday, October 20th at 2 p.m., The Yiddish Book Center presents “The Last New Yorker,” a film screening and director talkback with Harvey Wang.
“The Last New Yorker” is a tale of friendship, love, and the world’s greatest city. Lifelong friends and New Yorkers Lenny Sugarman (Dominic Chianese) and Ruben Liebner (Dick Latessa) barely recognize the city of their youth. When Lenny, a small-time investor who’s always managed by rolling the dice on Wall Street, can no longer keep up with the times, Ruben hatches a plan to get them both out of the city they know and love. But Lenny’s not going anywhere. He’s got two last rolls of the dice: one for the money, and one for the love of a beautiful mystery woman.
Harvey Wang is an American photographer and filmmaker. His iconic portraits of New Yorkers performing vanishing jobs are now on display at the Yiddish Book Center. He has published six books of photography, including “Harvey Wang’s New York” (1990.) His most recent book is From “Darkroom to Daylight” (2015.) Wang has exhibited widely at museums, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., the New York Historical Society, and the Museum of the City of New York. His films have screened at festivals all over the world. His short film about the photographer Milton Rogovin won the prize for Best Documentary Short at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The event is on Sunday, October 20th at 2 p.m. at the Yiddish Book Center at 1021 West Street in Amherst. Following the screening, there will be a talkback with director Harvey Wang. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Great Barrington Rotary presents their annual ‘Truck Day & Pumpkin Fest’
Great Barrington— On Sunday, October 20th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Great Barrington Rotary presents their annual Truck Day & Pumpkin Fest Event at Ski Butternut.
Truck Day will be filled with fun for people of all ages. There will be over 40 vehicles that kids can climb on and get into including fire trucks, cherry pickers, dump trucks, race cars, police vehicles, an ambulance, and other cool vehicles. There will be music, food, face-painting, paint-a-car, pumpkin painting, and a truck pull.
Check out the Rotary clubs silent auction table, where thousands of dollars in items that will go to the highest bidder including movie baskets, camps, memberships, and more, and don’t miss out on the toy duck race, all for a good cause: The proceeds of the day’s festivities will benefit our community through the Great Barrington Rotary Club.
The event is on Sunday, October 20th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ski Butternut at 380 State Road in Great Barrington. Carpooling is encouraged; parking is $20 per vehicle.
