Cornwall Library presents ‘Rearranging the Furniture,’ paintings by Molly Morgan
Cornwall, Conn.— From September 7th through October 19th, the Cornwall Library presents “Rearranging the Furniture,” an exhibition of the latest abstract oil painting of artist Molly Morgan.
Molly Morgan is a psychotherapist who began making art as a way to self-reflect and process her work with psychotherapy clients. She developed a committed painting practice during the COVID lockdown. Her work explores the parallels between therapy and creating art, and her focus is on the process of making art as a tool for self-discovery and transformation. This series of paintings was inspired by a client’s observation that therapy felt like “rearranging the furniture inside.”
The exhibit runs from September 7th through October 19th at the Cornwall Library at 30 Pine Street in Cornwall, Conn. There is an opening reception on Saturday, September 7th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Registration and more information can be found online.
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MCLA’s Gallery 51 presents ‘Materialscape,’ the work of Marissa Baez, Delaney Keshena, and Mikayla Patton
North Adams— From September 6th through November 3rd, MCLA’s Gallery 51 presents a new exhibition titled “Materialscape” featuring the work of three artists who explore the intersection of materiality and land.
“Materialscape” introduces the work of three visual artists, Marissa Baez (Mexican American,) Delaney Keshena (Menominee,) and Mikayla Patton (Oglala Lakota.). Their intentional use of material is deeply rooted in their cultural and personal journeys, manifesting either as a form of reclaiming or as a continuation. Ash, beeswax, metal, porcupine quills, paper, animal hide, and plants are not merely mediums but pivotal elements central to their expressive practices. By employing both natural and synthetic materials, the artists collectively share stories, memories, and histories that powerfully reflect on the contemporary Indigenous experience.
The exhibit runs from September 6th through November 3rd at MCLA’s Gallery 51 at 51 Main Street in North Adams. There is an opening reception on Friday, September 6th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. featuring a live performance by Marissa Baez. More information can be found online.
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Center for Peace through Culture presents ‘Unpolished,’ showcasing the artwork of twenty-seven local and regional artists
Housatonic— From September 7th through October 5th, Center for Peace through Culture presents ‘“Unpolished.”
“Unpolished” showcases the artwork of twenty-seven local and regional artists reflecting the theme “Unpolished” as they interpret it. Center for Peace through Culture wants to celebrate the artists and invites the community to enjoy the diverse collection of juried work.
The exhibit runs from September 7th through October 5th at Center for Peace through Culture at 137 Front Street in Housatonic. There is an opening reception on Saturday September 7th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There is a closing reception on Saturday, October 5th. More information can be found online.
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Dottie’s Coffee Lounge presents Midnight Choir
Pittsfield— On Sunday, September 8th from 10 a.m. to noon, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge presents Midnight Choir for their weekly “Domingo Brunch.”
Bluegrass endures because of bands like Midnight Choir that see limitless possibilities in the blending of mandolin, guitar, bass, and voice. The twang and tenderness of the southern mountains whispers through the melodies of this new collection of original songs. Introducing melodic and playing techniques drawn from jazz, classical, and global traditions, this is brilliantly arranged string-band music that stands out like a cool island in a sea of bluegrass that sometimes gets overheated.
The brunch is on Sunday, September 8th with live music from 10 a.m. to noon. More information can be found online.
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Lenox Library to host program on disinformation with author and futurist Andrew Edwards
Lenox— On Tuesday, September 10th at 5:30 p.m., the Lenox Library will host author and futurist Andrew Edwards for a lively discussion about disinformation, the ills of social media, and the challenges presented by artificial intelligence.
Do we pay too high a price for instant connectivity? Do social media companies have a right to make trillions while destroying civil society as a byproduct? Can government regulation help turn off the firehose of social media discord? Edwards offers analysis and solutions on these key topics.
Andrew Edwards is an author, public speaker, technologist, and entrepreneur. He is a co-founder and Director Emeritus of the Digital Analytics Association. He is the author of the new book, “Army of Liars: How Digital Media and Artificial Intelligence Are Corrupting and Endangering Humanity” (2024) and “Digital is Destroying Everything: What the Tech Giants Won’t Tell You about How Robots, Big Data, and Algorithms Are Radically Remaking Your Future” (2015, 2018). He has written extensively about digital marketing and social media for ClickZ and Substack. In 2023 he founded Verity7, an anti-disinformation training and consulting organization.
The program is on Tuesday, September 10th at 5:30 p.m. at the Lenox Library at 18 Main Street in Lenox. Copies of “Army of Liars” will be available for purchase and signing. More information can be found online.
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Great Barrington Historical Society presents ‘Riding the Berkshire Street Railway Trolley’ with local historian Gary Leveille
Great Barrington— On Wednesday, September 11th at 7 p.m., the Great Barrington Historical Society presents a new program entitled “Riding the Berkshire Street Railway Trolley” with local historian Gary Leveille.
Leveille will present his photographic presentation with a special emphasis on the trolley line that serviced South County.
The free presentation is on Wednesday, September 11th at 7 p.m. at the Claire Teague Senior Center on South Main Street in Great Barrington. It is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. More information can be found online.
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Kilpatrick Athletic Center launches SwimAmerica lessons for community
Great Barrington— The Kilpatrick Athletic Center (KAC) has partnered with SwimAmerica to launch a series of Fall 2024 swimming lessons to the community.
SwimAmerica, a national ‘learn-to-swim’ program designed to teach new swimmers endurance and technique, works with coaches and athletic trainers to offer lessons to their communities. Swimmers have fun and progress at their own pace with SwimAmerica’s unique methodology, which emphasizes confidence, water safety, and excellent swimming technique from the child’s very first lesson.
Lessons for young swimmers are Tuesdays, September 10th through October 29th. Pre-School (ages three and four) lessons will be from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Parent and Infant (seven months to three years old) lessons will be from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
School-age lessons for ages five to 13 will begin Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 10th and 12th through October 29th and 31st. They will be broken into separate groups, 4:30 p.m to 5:10 p.m., and 5:20 p.m. to 6 p.m. If this is your child’s first time in our program, please register them for the 4:30 slot, in which the first class will be an evaluation.
Programs consist of seven lessons. Lessons will pause the week of October 1st and 3rd and resume the following week. If you have any questions, reach out to John Vitell at jvitell@simons-rock.edu. Registration and more information can be found online.
