Berkshire Botanical Garden hosts a road trip to Sleepy Cat Farm to explore a farm committed to the concept of harmony between house and garden
Stockbridge— On June 23rd from 10 a.m. to noon, Berkshire Botanical Garden hosts a road trip to Sleepy Cat Farm to explore a farm committed to the concept of harmony between house and garden.
Sleepy Cat Farm is the vision of one man, Fred Landman, who acquired the handsome Georgian Revival house and grounds in 1994. Committed to the concept of harmony between house and garden, he has dedicated himself to the landscape to create “a garden of which the house could be proud.”
The landscape unfolds in a series of garden rooms. Hillsides and vistas change daily, monthly, almost minute by minute, in this undulating landscape of surprises, intrigue and unexpected beauty. Evocative names add to the atmosphere, including the Golden Path, the Grotto, the Iris Garden, the Spirit Walk, the Perennial Long Border Garden, the Pebble Terrace, the Woodland Walk. There are buildings and follies, also with storybook names, including the Celestial Pavilion, the Barn, the Limonaia, the Chinese Pavilion, the Cat Maze, and Arbor.
The garden study is on June 23rd from 10 a.m. to noon at Sleepy Cat Farm on Clapboard Ridge Road in Greenwich, Conn., and is hosted by Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge. Tickets are $55 and $50 for members. Transportation from Berkshire Botanical Garden is available for a limited number of participants for a fee of $10. Visit Berkshire Botanical Gardens online for tickets and more information.
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Hancock Shaker Village hosts the first in a series of three sunset celebrations
Pittsfield— On Wednesday, June 21st from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Hancock Shaker Village hosts the first in a series of three sunset celebrations.
Berkshire Sunsets are works of art. Stop by Hancock Shaker Village to drink in the golden hour view. Sip a favorite beverage from the bar and bring your friends for a summer solstice celebration.
The celebration is on Wednesday June 21st from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Hancock Shaker Village on West Housatonic Street in Pittsfield. Tickets are $10 and $5 for children. For more information, visit Hancock Shaker Village online.
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St. John’s Lodge #10 is hosting a Juneteenth Kickoff Party
Pittsfield— On Friday, June 16th from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., St. John’s Lodge #10 is hosting a Juneteenth Kickoff Party.
The celebration will feature DJ Jimmy Hall and a cash bar. Attendees are invited to dress to impress.
The party is on June 16th from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Elk Lodge on Union Street in Pittsfield. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For ticket information, call 678-751-7598. This is a 21+ event. More information can be found online.
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The NAACP Berkshire County Branch hosts Juneteenth celebration
Pittsfield— On Sunday, June 18th at 11 a.m., the NAACP Berkshire County Branch invites you to come and celebrate Juneteenth with a Freedom Walk and community gathering at Durant Park in Pittsfield.
The Freedom Walk kicks off at 11 a.m. from Persip Park to Durant Park with “South Alive!” and the Taconic Boys Basketball Team – 2023 State Champions walking in memory of Emma Kennedy.
There will be vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment by Kaz Smith, Dre Finley, Kia the Key & Company, Sample the Cat, and music by DJ Young Champ.
There will be 50+ vendors including many local Black-owned businesses plus a photo booth, art and crafts with TG’s Clubhouse, face-painting, a bouncy house, a mobile arcade, and free Cravin’s ice cream for kids.
There will also be a formal Reading of the Juneteenth Proclamation and a student scholarship presentation celebrating 2023 graduates presented by NAACP Berkshire Branch, the Women of Color Giving Circle, Greylock Federal Credit Union, and St. John’s Lodge #10. The evening closes with remarks by NAACP Berkshire Branch President Dennis Powell.
The celebration is on Sunday, June 18th at 11 a.m. at Durant Park on John Street in Pittsfield. It is free and open to the public. More information can be found by visiting NAACP Berkshire County Branch online.
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MASS MoCA hosts 3rd Annual North Adams Pride Night
North Adams— On Friday, June 23rd from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., MASS MoCA hosts 3rd Annual North Adams Pride Night.
In 2021, what started as a small initiative by local businesses transformed into a grand celebration of bright colors and electrifying music with hundreds of supporters. Now, North Adams Pride Night returns for its second year, with featured entertainer Boxxa Vine joined by special guests, local drag queens Vuronika Baked and Jackie Leggs.
Feel the love in Courtyard A where there will be cocktails, Bright Ideas Brewing will be open for craft beer drafts, the Chingon Taco Truck will be serving up a special menu, and the brand new restaurant Door Prize will be open for business near the museum entrance.
Pride Month, celebrated every June in honor of the 1969 Stonewall riots, aims to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for LGBTQ Americans. As the North Adams Pride Committee notes, “Pride Month is more than just hanging inclusive flags, it’s about bringing the North Adams community and businesses together for a new tradition…to shine a light on the LGBTQIA groups in the region.”
The evening kicks off with family-friendly fun, including pop-up drag performances, talks by local LGBTQAI+ leaders, and visual projections. Attendees are encouraged to pack their dancing shoes!
The free celebration is Friday, June 23rd from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at MASS MoCA Courtyard A at MASS MoCA on MASS MoCA Way in North Adams, MA. For more information, visit MASS MoCA online.
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Clark Art Institute offers Father’s Day activities
Williamstown— On Sunday, June 18th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Clark Art Institute offers Father’s Day activities.
Bring your father or dad-like figure to the Clark and enjoy a self-guided walk through the galleries, accompanied by our Father’s Day gallery guide focused on fathers and father figures. After getting inspired by the Clark’s permanent collection, make a card or bookmark for a special father figure in your life.
The event is on Sunday, June 18th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clark Art Institute on South Street in Williamstown. Father’s Day activities are free with gallery admission. A Father’s Day gallery guide is available at the Clark Center admissions desk. For more information, visit the Clark online.
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Barrington Stage Company offers free post-show discussions following select performances of ‘Cabaret’
Pittsfield— On Wednesdays, June 21st and June 28th, Barrington Stage Company offers free post-show discussions following the 7pm performances of “Cabaret”.
Stick around after the show for a discussion of the play, its themes, and its relation to our community. The discussions will feature select cast and creative team.
The discussions are free with purchase of a ticket for that night’s performance.
The performances of “Cabaret” are running now through Saturday, July 8th at Barrington Stage Company on Union Street in Pittsfield. Tickets are available at a wide range of prices. Tickets and more information can be found by calling the box office at 413-236-8888 or by visiting Barrington Stage Company online.
