Apr 20 Saturday
The Tremaine Art Gallery at The Hotchkiss School at 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville CT is pleased to present Dialogue: Art in Conversation, featuring works by Valerie Hammond and Nathaniel (Tate) Klacsmann, from April 2 through June 2, 2024, with an opening reception on Saturday, April 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. This exhibition explores the creative processes of two artists whose work reverberates around questions of social inequity, magic, myth, and the environment. Together, their pieces begin a conversation filled with reflective echoes, offering opportunity for intersection around creativity and process. Curated by Joan Baldwin and Terri Moore, Dialogue also includes video and photography by Colleen Macmillan, Ann Villano, and Hotchkiss film students. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Give back to the planet on Earth Day by participating in our Bittersweet Cutting Event! Stewardship Coordinator Garrett Chisholm will lead the group to cut back the invasive Asiatic bittersweet vine that threatens the health of our forests. Wear long pants and sleeves and sturdy shoes. Work gloves and a limited number of loppers are available to borrow, or bring your own!
This is a free event! Registration is not required but helps plan this event.
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The Roosevelt Library and the Friends of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District will host the annual Hudson Valley History Reading Festival on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
In four sessions, beginning at 10:00 a.m., authors of books on Hudson Valley history -- including Susan Stessin-Cohn and Robert & Johanna Titus -- will present author talks followed by book signings in the Wallace Center.
This is a free public event.Registration is not required.
Art on Main Gallery opens for the 2024 season on Thursday, April 11, and will feature ongoing shows, typically with 2 to 3 artists, until the end of the year. This opening event showcases Chelsea Bradway’s photographs of New York and Rachel Kaufman’s oil paintings of Great Barrington’s street scenes.
ANGELS of NEW YORK and SCENES of GREAT BARRINGTONThursday April 11 through Sunday, April 21, 2024, 11 to 4:00 pm ART on MAIN GALLERY38 Main Street, West Stockbridge
Chelsea Bradway grew up in the Berkshires and is drawn to photographing elegant landscapes and people in unusual situations, while also capturing the reaction of onlookers. Her New York City black-and-white scenes contrast with the colorful small-town views by Rachel Kaufman.
Rachel grew up in New York City and moved to the Berkshires in 2019. She is also a photographer, who then translates her photos into oil paintings depicting street life in Great Barrington. She is interested in capturing the mood and connection of small-town life through quiet street scenes at sunset, local downtown shops, and lively summer gatherings.
Both artists have a similar take on street life, people, observers, and quirky situations, each rendered in her own personal style.
For more information visit our website at www.berkshireartists.org
Natural Manipulation brings together 8 artists whose work engages in a conversation about the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world. Ranging from ceramics and found-material sculptures to video, sound, painting and installation, the artists explore natural materials and organic forms. Adie Russell, Benjamin King, Bonnie Ralston, Carolyn Lambert, Jonathan Harris, Judy Hoffman, Stephanie Beck, Triona Fritsch, curated by Monika Zarzeczna and Stella Yoon. FRI 4-7PM, SAT + SUN 11AM-6PM, Opening Reception: Friday, Apr. 12 5-7pm
Artists: Cyndy Barbone, John DeSousa, Kathy Greenwood, Lori Lawrence, Joy Muller-McCoola, Mark Olshansky, Jess Stapf, Barbara Todd
Special Installation Artist: Victoria van der Laan
Dates: December 1- May 11, 2024
The game of baseball has a long and storied history in the Berkshires. From the broken window by-law of 1791, to the first college game ever played in Pittsfield in 1859, 60 years of minor league teams calling the Berkshires their home, to 40 major league players coming from the Berkshires (two of them are in the National Baseball HOF). Just when you think you have a grasp on those stories someone asks – how about Women’s Baseball and Black Baseball in the Berkshires? Well - going back to the late 1800’s both the history of women and people of color have some strong roots here. Baseball in the Berkshires newest exhibit “Not Your Ordinary Story of Baseball in the Berkshires” – an exhibit of the history of Black baseball and Women’s baseball in Berkshire County comes to the West Stockbridge Old Town Hall April 18-21. Sponsored by the West Stockbridge Historical Society the exhibit is open to the public. The exhibit opens on Thursday, April 18th for a sneak preview from 5-8 PM. On Friday the 19th the Opening Reception is from 5-8 PM with a presentation on the history of Black baseball and Women’s baseball at 6:30 by Larry Moore, director of Baseball in the Berkshires. Special guests on Friday are Bryan House, former Pittsfield Cub who spent seven years playing minor league baseball and Joe Bateman, Pittsfield native who had an eleven-year career playing professional baseball. The exhibit continues on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 12-4 PM. On Saturday an on-going “hands-on” presentation “Innovation in Baseball - What’s New?” will be featured and Sunday the presentation will be “Tools of the Trade – the History of Baseball Equipment”. Both presentations are appropriate for all ages and the exhibit is open to the public Thursday thru Sunday and there is no admission fee.
Have a favorite lamp that won't turn on, a bike with a damaged part, a wobbly table or chair, or any other beloved household item that could use a little TLC? There's no better way to celebrate Earth Day than to rescue a broken object from being discarded! Come to the Repair Café, a joint project of the Library and the Town of Colonie Department of Planning and Economic Development, to connect with volunteer experts from our community who are excited to teach you the skills to fix items and extend the life of your prized possessions.
Sign in at the Check-In table. You will receive a number for the order in which you have arrived. ONE item may be repaired per attendee.
The coaching categories are:Electrical/Wiring, Small Appliances, Wood Working, Lighting, Clothing & Textiles, Bicycles, Small Engines, Blade Sharpening
PLEASE NOTE: No microwaves!
April 13-May 12: Saturdays & Sundays 1:00-5:00pm
or by appointment
Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents “Perspective: Six Artists” exhibiting painting, photography, and sculpture by Diahann Addison, Jeffrey All, Amy Cheng, Isabel Cotarelo, Takeyce Walter, and Kenneth Young.
“Curating an art show can be a marvelous, magical adventure, if you let the process percolate slowly,” says co-curator Norma Cohen. “You must take the time to look for art with no specific theme. You must take chances, knowing that individual perspectives are an integral part of creativity.”
“The images and various types of media symbolize and depict real and imagined environments that sometimes reflect humor but also perseverance and sensitive issues of life,” adds co-curator David Cudaback. “Each particular setting has been created from an artist’s unique perspective.”
The Guthrie Center holds the Grand Opening of the “Check it Out” musical instrument loan library on Wednesday, January 10 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at 2 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington. Designed to serve people of all ages and all instrument experience levels in Berkshire County, MA, the collection offers a variety of instruments from strings to drums to electric keyboards. People can borrow for up to 30 days free of charge. The backup snow date will be January 17.
“Musical instruments should be played, not displayed,” said George Laye, Guthrie Center Director of Development and Founder/Director of the instrument loan program. “We are excited to imagine that future Beethovens or Beatles might emerge from our program and not fall through the cracks. Whether a beginner or professional, in school or retired, there’s an instrument for you.”
Lending Library Hours:Every Wednesday from 3:00-6:00 p.m.First Sunday each month, from 2:00-5:00 p.m.Second Tuesday each month, from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
The musical instrument loan program reflects Guthrie Center founder Arlo Guthrie’s commitment to meeting the needs of the community and supporting cultural preservation and educational achievement.
Through the generosity of donors, the Center has built a wonderful collection over the years. “Not everyone or every family can afford to rent or buy an instrument or is sure if they’ll stick with it,” said Laye. The lending program encourages fun and learning without any financial burden to borrowers.