Events from March 10 – March 7 › Books, Talks & Spoken Word › – The Berkshire Edge
Thursday, March 5, 2026

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Amber Chand: Tales of the Boatwomen

Spencertown Academy Arts Center 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY, United States

This storytelling performance offers an evocative journey into the world of Chand’s ancestors in India and Africa. Audience members will discover why a passionate elopement turned into an unhappy betrayal; why a black-and-white photograph would change the destiny of a family; and how an ancient Vedic mantra accompanied a young woman on her voyage across […]

$20

Henry Knox on the Trail: The Dawn of a Nation

Bushnell-Sage Library 48 Main St, Sheffield, MA, United States

Rob Hoogs is a resident of Monterey and an amateur local historian. He is currently President of the Monterey Historical Society, Chair of the Monterey Historical Commission, and a board […]

Free

Afternoon Tea and Intro to OLLI

Berkshire Community College 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

All are welcome to attend! Join us to learn more about OLLI at BCC, attend sample mini-classes from the upcoming Spring Term, and meet with friends new and old while […]

Free

Family Day: Book It!

American Mural Project 90 Whiting Street, Winsted, CT, United States

Looking for creative, engaging activities for the whole family? AMP’s Family Days offer an exciting lineup of hands-on activities for children of all ages. Games, storytimes, art projects, and interactive […]

Free

Ramsdell Writer’s Group

Ramsdell Library 1087 Main Street, Housatonic, MA, United States

The Ramsdell Writer’s group meets every 2nd Saturday of the month, with the next meeting on the 10th of May at 1:00 PM. Jamie, our Head of Programming, will moderate […]

Free

Ramsdell Writer’s Group

Ramsdell Library 1087 Main Street, Housatonic, MA, United States

The Ramsdell Writer’s group meets every 2nd Saturday of the month. Jamie, our Head of Programming, will moderate the group. Registration is required and please provide contact info so that […]

Free

Open Mic Night

Mason Library, Great Barrington 231 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA, United States

Join us for open mic night! Every third Friday you can come share your poetry, play unplugged music, and make connections with other local creatives. Open Mic Night is a […]

Free

America 250 – Get to Work: Telling Your Story

American Mural Project 90 Whiting Street, Winsted, CT, United States

Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of a Living In 2026, American Mural Project observes the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This multi-part program explores how […]

$30 – $60