Kaatsbaan Cultural Park presents an open rehearsal of “Marks of RED,” an intimate glimpse into the making of TRIBE’s newest multidisciplinary work
Tivoli, N.Y.— On Thursday, October 30th at 6 p.m., Kaatsbaan Cultural Park presents an open rehearsal of “Marks of RED,” an intimate glimpse into the making of TRIBE’s newest multidisciplinary work.
The fourth chapter in the “RED Series” by award-winning choreographer Shamel Pitts, the piece explores the nuanced multiplicity and deep complexity of self-expression, and the perceived spaces for regeneration, enfoldment, implosion, rupture, and potential. Continuing Pitts’s research exploring Black embodiment, aliveness, and human connection, it is an Afrofuturistic meditation on the “womb space,” divining the effect that memory has on our experiences, senses, bodies, reality, and our imaginative possibilities.
The open rehearsal is on Thursday, October 30th at 6 p.m. at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, located at 120 Broadway in Tivoli, N.Y. Admission is free. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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WAM Theatre’s presents the return of its elder ensemble with ‘Still Singing,’ an original performance at The Foundry
Lenox— On Sunday, October 26th at 2 p.m., WAM Theatre’s presents the return of its elder ensemble with “Still Singing,” an original performance at The Foundry.
It’s 2027, and amid civil unrest and collapsing basic systems, eight American women form a sanctuary in an isolated Berkshires home, and in seeking survival, they discover community.
The original piece, written by Michael Kennedy in collaboration with its performers, features a cast of local women aged 65 and older. Over a two month period, the ensemble met weekly to build community, explore creativity, and collaboratively craft a new performance rooted in their lived experiences. Facilitated and directed by Michael Kennedy and KD McTeigue, the ensembles includes Lisa M. Avery, Jo Bellomo, Barbara Cohen, Barbara Cortez-Greig, Frances Jones, Alyce Kaplan, Lee McClelland, Kathleen Owen, and Nancy Tunnicliffe.
Ensemble member Nancy Tunnicliffe said, “I’ve realized—I have something to say, and this part of my life is about saying it. Being an elder is both a gift and a responsibility: to share our stories with those who walk alongside us and those coming behind.”
“Through collaboration, storytelling, and joyful risk-taking, these women are creating theatre that celebrates lived experience and uplifts the community. Their work reminds us how powerful it is to be seen and to share our voices,” said Genee Coreno, Artistic Director.
The performance is on Sunday, October 26th at 2 p.m. at The Foundry, located at 2 Harris Street in West Stockbridge. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Clark Art Institute presents a lecture by Jeong Han Kim on ‘The Eye and Mind’ project, which reimagines art appreciation for the visually impaired
Williamstown— On Tuesday, October 28th at 5:30 p.m., the Clark Art Institute presents a lecture by Jeong Han Kim on “The Eye and Mind” project and research, which reimagines art appreciation for the visually impaired by developing multisensory methods beyond sight.
Integrating art, cognitive science, and AI, the project challenges traditional sight-based approaches by incorporating tactile, auditory, and olfactory experiences, fostering inclusive, innovative, and accessible art experiences for both visually impaired and sighted audiences.
Jeong Han Kim’s art has been exhibited internationally. He holds a PhD in cognitive science from Seoul National University and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He is a UNESCO expert on the Diversity of Cultural Expression (2024) and AI & Culture (2025), and a professor in the Department of Painting at Seoul National University.
The lecture is on Tuesday, October 28th at 5:30 p.m. at the Clark Art Institute, located at 225 South Street in Williamstown. Admission is free. There is a pre-lecture reception at 5 p.m. More information can be found online.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presents ‘Little Bird,’ a book talk and signing with author Barbara Viniar
Pittsfield— On Tuesday, October 28th at 2 p.m., Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) presents “Little Bird,” a book talk and signing with author, and former Berkshire Community College president, Barbara Viniar.
Viniar will discuss her debut novel, “Little Bird,” a historical narrative set in early 20th-century New York City. The story follows a young Russian girl who is betrothed to a wealthy American cousin as a means for her family’s escape from anti-Jewish violence. As she navigates immigration, love, loss, and the pressures of tradition, she ultimately battles for autonomy and a life of her own choosing.
The hybrid talk is on Tuesday, October 28th at 2 p.m. at Berkshire Community College and on Zoom. Admission is free. After the presentation, there will be a Q&A and book signing. Registration and more information can be found online.
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Ventfort Hall presents and evening with psychic medium Chelsea Gaia and author Eden Robins
Lenox— On Tuesday, October 28th at 6 p.m., Ventfort Hall presents and evening with psychic medium Chelsea Gaia and award-nominated Eden Robins, author of “Remember You Will Die,” which unfolds through a chorus of obituaries, exploring grief, love, and the strange ways we stay alive in one another.
In this spirited salon-style presentation, Gaia and Robins will swap stories from their very different practices and dig into the dilemmas that come with them. How do you honor the dead without exploiting their memory? What counts as “evidence” when experiences defy easy proof? Can dead people be rude too? Expect candid conversation, a few goosebumps, and more than a few laughs.
The event is on Tuesday, October 28th at 6 p.m. at Ventfort Hall, located at 104 Walker Stree in Lenox. After the prevention there will be a Q&A. There will be wine and beer available for purchase. Reservations and more information can be found online.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presents ‘How Does an Authoritarian State Work?,’ an in-depth dialog on the dual state with Tom Gerety and Aziz Huq
Pittsfield— On Tuesday, October 28th at 3:30 p.m., Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presents “How Does an Authoritarian State Work?,” a virtual in-depth dialog on the dual state with Tom Gerety and Aziz Huq.
The “dual state,” is a system in which legal norms and obligations are maintained for most citizens, while select individuals or institutions are subject to arbitrary lawlessness or repression. Gerety and Huq will discuss how this dynamic functions, with reference to historical and contemporary examples.
Aziz Huq holds the Frank and Bernice J. Greenberg Chair at the University of Chicago Law School. A British-American scholar, he has written extensively on constitutional crises, remedies, and democratic backsliding, with works including ‘“How to Save A Constitutional Democracy” and “The Collapse of Constitutional Remedies. Tom Gerety taught constitutional law during his distinguished career, served as head of the Brennan Center for Justice, and presided over Amherst College and Trinity College. He holds degrees in law and philosophy.
The virtual event is on Tuesday, October 28th at 3:30 p.m. on Zoom. Free registration and more information can be found online.
