Bowery Presents, Higher Ground, and Sister Midnight present Cate Le Bon at Basilica Hudson
Hudson, N.Y.— On Saturday, January 17th at 8 p.m., Bowery Presents, Higher Ground, and Sister Midnight present Cate Le Bon at Basilica Hudson. Frances Chang will open.
Known for her eclectic sound and intricate songwriting, Cate Le Bon blends elements of pop, folk, and experimental music to create a captivating live performance that showcases her unique artistic vision and style.
The concert is on Saturday, January 17th at 8 p.m. at Basilica Hudson, located at 110 Front Street in Hudson, N.Y. The doors will open at 7 p.m. There will be a full bar, and food will be available for purchase from Local 111. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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New Marlborough Public Library presents ‘Cyanotypes,’ an exhibit of works by Peggy Reeves
Mill River— Through January 29th, the New Marlborough Public Library presents “Cyanotypes,” an exhibit of works by Peggy Reeves.
Reeves began working with alternative process photography in the early nineties when teaching her high school art students the earliest discoveries with light sensitive materials. The Cyanotype, invented in 1839, provided that experience and continues to be the first tier in her mixed media work.
With chemically-coated paper, sunlight, and a rinse of water, the process produces Prussian-blue images of great accuracy and delicacy. The prints had a practical use well into the 20th century as architectural and engineering blueprints, and were the early version of the photocopier. Because the process allows for creative manipulation, cyanotypes have always been attractive to artists and photographers.
The works in this exhibit all contain the Prussian-blue tones of the Cyanotype process along with a wide variety of auxiliary mediums such as acrylics, colored pencils, cut paper, white out, and digital printing. A series titled “Ancestors” utilizes a collection of turn-of-the-century glass negatives while other themes are centered around nature and the impact on the imagination of global warming. These materials and techniques highlighted in this exhibit are an effort to explore the possibilities of an historic medium that has found a way of engaging the imagination of a contemporary artist.
The exhibit is on view through January 29th at the New Marlborough Public Library, located at 1 Mill River-Great Barrington Road in Mill River. More information can be found online.
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Lenox Library to host visit with Louise Wannier, author of ‘Tree Spirits and Tree Spirits Around the World’
Lenox— On Friday, January 23rd from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Lenox Library will host a visit with Louise Wannier, author of “Tree Spirits and Tree Spirits Around the World.”
Wannier invites children, and those young at heart, to look closely at the natural world around them – to see the faces and feelings hidden in the bark, branches, and roots of the trees we pass every day. During her visit, she will share stories and images from her books, guide children in finding their own “tree spirits,” and spark conversations about creativity, curiosity, and caring for the earth.
Following the presentation, families can participate in a Tree Spirits Walk, an activity that helps children explore the trees in their neighborhoods, draw what they see, and imagine the stories behind their discoveries.
The visit is on Friday, January 23rd from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lenox Library, located at 18 Main Street in Lenox. Books will be available for purchase. More information can be found online.
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Friends of Great Barrington Libraries present acclaimed writers Cynthia Zarin and Michael Gottlieb at Mason Library
Great Barrington— On Saturday, January 24th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Friends of Great Barrington Libraries, as part of the OtherWords Reading Series, present acclaimed writers Cynthia Zarin and Michael Gottlieb at Mason Library, hosted by poet Evelyn Reilly.
Cynthia Zarin is the author of the new novel “Estate,” as well as the novel “Inverno” and six books of poetry, including “Orbit” and “Next Day: New and Selected Poems.” A longtime contributor to The New Yorker, Zarin teaches at Yale University. Her work is celebrated for its precision, emotional clarity, and deep engagement with contemporary life.
Michael Gottlieb will read from his new poetry collection, “Next!” He is the author of twenty-four books spanning poetry, memoir, and essay. His most recent publications include “Selected Poems,” “Collected Essays,” and “Collected Memoirs.” Gottlieb’s work is known for its wit, candor, and sustained exploration of artistic and personal life.
The reading is on Saturday, January 24th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mason Library, located at 231 Main Street in Great Barrington. Admission is free. More information can be found online.
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Stockbridge Library presents day of programs marking the 250th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence
Stockbridge— On Saturday, January 24th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Stockbridge Library, in conjunction with Massachusetts 250 and Berkshires 250, presents a day of programs to mark the 250th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence.
There will be first person interpretations, artillery demonstrations, costumed educators, a non-firing reproduction cannon, oxen, sheep, talks by Mohican veterans, and more. Throughout the day, Mission house will be set up as a tavern with hot drinks and baked goods available.
The commemoration is on Saturday, January 24th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stockbridge Library, located at 46 Main Street in Stockbridge. More information, including a schedule of events, can be found online.
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Ventfort Hall presents introductory astrology workshop
Lenox— On Sunday, January 18th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ventfort Hall presents an introductory astrology workshop.
Curious about astrology but not sure where to start? This two-hour, lecture-style class will demystify the basics so you can read a natal chart with confidence. The “big four” (sun, moon, rising, and chart ruler,) the 12 signs and their elements/modalities, the 12 houses (life areas,) and the major aspects (conjunctions, trines, squares, etc.) will be covered. You’ll learn how planets express in different signs, why house placement matters, and how transits activate your personal story.
The workshop is on Sunday, January 18th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ventfort Hall, located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox. At noon, there will be a light tea service. More information can be found online.
