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December 2002
Through April 16, 2003
Williams College Museum of Art
Williamstown, MA
From the Collection: New York, New York
Featuring images of New York City, these works were created by artists working in the city since the late 19th century.
The show includes work by Maurice and Charles Prendergast, John Sloan, Everett Shinn, Aaron Siskind, Louis Faurer, and Gerry Winogrand.
Through April 27, 2003
Clark Art Institute
225 South Street
Williamstown, MA
Tadao Ando: Architect
The winner of the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1995 and the recipient of the 2002 American Institute of Architects Gold
Medal, Tadao Ando is one of the most celebrated architects working today. Masterfully reconciling the minimalist vocabulary of
modern Western architecture and the environmental sensitivity of Japanese building and garden design, Ando's work relates
edifice to landscape in a profoundly spiritual manner. This exhibition, organized by the Saint Louis Art Museum, surveys Ando's
work of the past thirty years.
Through Spring 2003
Mass MOCA
North Adams, MA
Uncommon Denominator: New Art from Vienna
This summer, MASS MoCA makes an uncommon move in its exhibition of new art from Vienna. Lush paintings, psychologically
charged drawings, deft political commentaries, and challenging conceptual works by 15 of the best artists from this cultural
capital come together in Uncommon Denominator.
Tuesday, December 3, 2002
Albany Berkshire Ballet
Boland Theatre, Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA
The Nutcracker
7:30 pm.
Wednesday, December 4, 2002
Albany Berkshire Ballet
Boland Theatre, Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA
The Nutcracker
Boland Theatre, Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield, MA. Mini-matinee 11:00 a.m., and again at 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 5, 2002
Albany Berkshire Ballet
Boland Theatre, Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA
The Nutcracker
Boland Theatre, Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield, MA. Mini-matinee 11:00 a.m., and again at 7:30 pm
Friday, December 6, 2002
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Intersection Routes 102 & 183
Stockbridge, MA
Preview Party
Holiday Marketplace Preview
5:00 pm, dinner 7:00 pm.
Saturday, December 7, 2002
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Stockbridge, MA
Holiday Marketplace
Exhibition and sale of handcrafted wreaths and holiday decorations, seasonal plants, herb products, crafts and gift items.
Part of town-wide Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas celebration. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Berkshire Lyric Theatre
Berkshire Museum Auditorium
Pittsfield, MA
Community Holiday Concert
At the Festival of Trees, a family Christmas concert
with the Camerata Chorus. Price determined by the Berkshire Museum.
Starts at 6:30PM.
Hancock Shaker Village
Route 20, Pittsfield, MA
Community Christmas At Hancock Shaker Village
Share in the holiday spirit with sleigh rides, animals in the Round Stone Barn, craft activities, and entertainment for families. Free cider and
cookies are served in the festively decorated 1830 Brick Dwelling. Honoring the Shaker legacy of caring for the less fortunate, admission is
waived for those donating non-perishable food items to the Salvation Army. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Clark Art Institute
225 South Street
Williamstown, MA
Holiday Concert: Moscow Boys Choir
The celebrated Moscow Boys Choir returns to present a special holiday concert showcasing season classics as well
as new and vibrant pieces from around the world, including Russia, Europe, and the Americas. Enjoying their seventh
world tour, this highly-talented group of thirty youngsters appeared in a command performance at Royal Albert Hall in
London for the British royal family and performed at the White House for President Clinton's holiday gala. Tickets are
$24 for members, $30 for non-member adults, and $15 for children and students with ID. 2:00 pm.
Clark Art Institute
225 South Street
Williamstown, MA
Holiday Gift Wrapping Day for Members
The Clark museum shop offers a wide variety of gifts for all ages, including books, jewelry, art reproductions, games,
and toys. On December 7, for one day only, members receive not only their twenty percent discount on museum
shop purchases but also free gift wrapping. New members are welcome. 12:00 pm.
Common Grounds Coffee
House at the First Methodist Church
Fenn Street
Pittsfield, MA
Robin O'Herin, Julee Glaub
The Common Grounds is proud to present Robin O'Herin and Julee
Glaub. Doors open at 7:00 PM, show starts at 8:00 PM. Admission
$9.00 at door.
Sunday, December 8, 2002
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Stockbridge, MA
Holiday Marketplace
Exhibition and sale of handcrafted wreaths and holiday decorations, seasonal plants, herb products, crafts and gift items.
Part of town-wide Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas celebration. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Arrowhead
780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA
Cancelled
Winter Days at Arrowhead: A Literary Celebration of the Season
Guided tours of Arrowhead, decorated for an 1850s Christmas at 12 noon, 1 pm and
2 pm. At 3 pm, enjoy readings of stories of the season in Arrowhead's 19th century
barn followed by a sumptous holiday tea.
Hancock Shaker Village
Route 20, Pittsfield, MA
Community Christmas At Hancock Shaker Village
Share in the holiday spirit with sleigh rides, animals in the Round Stone Barn, craft activities, and entertainment for
families. Free cider and cookies are served in the festively decorated 1830 Brick Dwelling. Honoring the Shaker
legacy of caring for the less fortunate, admission is waived for those donating non-perishable food items to the
Salvation Army. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Saturday, December 14, 2002
Inkberry
North Adams, MA
The Berkshire Writers Room
Our reading at Inkberry features Carol Weir, Rebecca Flowers, and Sheila Barry. 7:30 pm.
Berkshire Lyric Theatre
Trinity Church
Lenox, MA
Vaughn Williams' "Hodie" and "Fantasy on Christmas Carols"
Plus Other Holiday Carols and Songs. Berkshire Lyric Theatre Chorus.
$15 At the Door. Starts at 7:30PM.
Country Life Dance and
Music Society
Pittsfield Grange
West Street, Pittsfield, MA
Contra Dance
Steve Howland and the Band. No experience required. All dances taught.
Come single or bring a friend! 8:00PM - 11:00PM. Admission
$5.00.
Sunday, December 15, 2002
Arrowhead
780 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA
Winter Days at Arrowhead: A Literary Celebration of the Season
Guided tours of Arrowhead, decorated for an 1850s Christmas at 12 noon, 1 pm and
2 pm. At 3 pm, enjoy readings of stories of the season in Arrowhead's 19th century
barn followed by a sumptous holiday tea.
Bennington Museum
West Main Street
Bennington, VT
Christmas with "Sweet Praises" Choral Group
Patty Kelley, director. A program of Christmas and seasonal music from the performing group whose
"Dickens of a Christmas" delighted audiences last year. Free and open to the public; regular museum
admission to tour the galleries. In the Ada Paresky Education Center.
The Berkshire Museum
39 South Street (Route 7)
Pittsfield, MA
ORIGINALS IN SONG CONCERT SERIES
Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem
Daisy Mayhem is a funky, soulful acoustic stringband that offers rich, four-part harmonies with sublime
lead singing. According to The Boston Globe, it's "neo old-timey with cosmopolitan splashes of
contemporary pop and jazz....[lead singer and fiddler] Rani Arbo is a force to be reckoned with." 8:00 pm.
Friday, December 20, 2002
Dreamaway
Lodge
1342 County Road, Becket, MA
Second Annual Christmas Sing
Don't miss the Second Annual Christmas Sing at the Dreamaway
Lodge in Becket, MA. Come for dinner and stay to sing holiday
songs by the fire. Join Robin O'Herin and her musician friends
LuAnn Herring, Melinda Georgeson and Terry Hall as they ring in
the Holidays with wonderful Christmas Carols, Holiday Songs,
beautiful instrumentals and fun sing-alongs.
Call (413) 623-8725 for dinner reservations. Music starts at 8:30.
Saturday, December 21, 2002
Hancock Shaker Village
Route 20, Pittsfield, MA
Shaker Supper
Enjoy a beautiful evening in the Shakers' City of Peace. Relish a hardy Shaker dinner in the candlelight
1830 Brick Dwelling and delight in the beautiful sounds of Shaker music in the meeting room. 5:30 pm.
Reservations and pre-payment required.
Norman Rockwell Museum
Route 183, Stockbridge, MA
FAMILY TIME
Celebrate the Season
1:00 - Norman Rockwell gave us memorable images of holiday times. Rediscover the magic of
timeless
images in this family tour.
1:30 - What to do with the young and the restless... bring them to a playshop celebrating
the
winter season with Jeanne Bassis of Play Reflections
3:00 - Cut, paste, draw and construct props and scenes of celebration and play in this art
workshop for all ages.
Free with museum admission.
Sunday, December 22, 2002
Arrowhead
780 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA
Winter Days at Arrowhead: A Literary Celebration of the Season
Guided tours of Arrowhead, decorated for an 1850s Christmas at 12 noon, 1 pm and
2 pm. At 3 pm, enjoy readings of stories of the season in Arrowhead's 19th century
barn followed by a sumptous holiday tea.
Thursday, December 26 through Tuesday, December 31
Norman Rockwell Museum
Route 183, Stockbridge, MA
ART FOR ALL
Drop-in art activities for the whole family!
Thursday: My Own Illustrated Book
Friday: Poems and Pictures
Saturday: Family Trees
Sunday: Hidden Pictures
Monday: Snow!
Tuesday: New Year, New Dreams
Free with museum admission.
Friday, December 27, 2002
Norman Rockwell Museum
Route 183, Stockbridge, MA
Carnaval del Mundo
Celebrate the holiday season with color, movement and music! Marionettes demonstrate dances and
music from across the globe as Dan Butterworth and his talented players charm and delight
audiences of all ages.
$8 adults, $4 children and museum members
Saturday, December 28, 2002
Hancock Shaker Village
Route 20, Pittsfield, MA
Shaker Supper
Enjoy a beautiful evening in the Shakers' City of Peace. Relish a hardy Shaker dinner in the
candlelight 1830 Brick Dwelling and delight in the beautiful sounds of Shaker music in the
meeting room. 5:30 pm. Reservations and pre-payment required.
Sunday, December 29, 2002
Colonial Carriage & Driving Society
Eden Hill, Stockbridge
WINTER SLEIGH CLASSIC RALLY
10:30am (no snow date, Jan. 12th)
Step back into yesteryear for a picturesque
winter day of sleigh events
(Featuring the beautiful Currier and Ives Class) Bring the family and your
camera.
Free Sleigh Rides Available. Food on premises.
Children under 12 receive a free hot dog, drink & chips.
Admission: Adults $5.00 Children under 12 $2.50, 5 & under free
Tuesday, December 31, 2002
Berkshire Bach Society
Consolati Center for Performing Arts
Sheffield, MA
BACH: SIX BRANDENBURG CONCERTI
KENNETH COOPER, Berkshire Bach Ensemble, 6:00 pm.
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