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December 2005

June 20 - December 31
Bennington Museum
Bennington, VT
Enriching Our Lives: The Art and Innovation of the Hunt Family
Drawing works from the Hunt family archive of the Bennington Museum and loans from other institutions, this exhibition will explore the impact the Hunt family had on the state of Vermont and the art world at large. On view will be seldom-seen paintings by William Morris Hunt displayed with works by his brother Richard Morris Hunt, sister, mother, and nephew. In the Bennington Museum's Changing Exhibition Gallery.

September 17, 2005 - May 31, 2006
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Williamstown, MA
Hail to the Chiefs
The Clark's portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart will be joined by two other presidential portraits by the artist (Thomas Jefferson and James Madison), on loan from Bowdoin College. Part of the Berkshire-wide collaboration, "American Traditions." (www.berkshiresarts.org). Through late spring, 2006.

October 9, 2005- January 16, 2006
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Williamstown, MA
Winslow Homer: Making Art, Making History
Comprising almost 250 works by Homer, dating from 1857 to 1904, the Clark's deep holdings provide a variety of distinctive perspectives on this important American artist.

October 10 - December 31
Bennington Museum
Bennington, VT
Bennington Collects
Come see this eclectic exhibition of Bennington collections. Community members have loaned over thirty distinct collections for this show. Items on display range from vintage electric toasters to antique photographs. Every participant receives three cubic feet of space to show their collections and communicate their own personal collecting philosophy.

November 12 - May 31, 2006
Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge, MA
National Geographic: The Art of Exploration

For more than a century, the National Geographic Society's illustrators have taken readers to places beyond the reach of a camera's lens on journeys of the imagination to destinations that can be seen only through the artist's eye. Vivid and compelling, their images have allowed us to witness the birth of our planet and look forward to the colonization of space - helping us to understand our history and the mysteries of the natural world. Renowned artists N.C. Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth, Charles Knight, Jean-Leon Huens, Tom Lovell, Robert McCall, Pierre Mion, Thornton Oakley, James Gurney and many others are represented in this exciting exhibition celebrating more than one hundred years of National Geographic art.

November 19 - December 18
Eclipse Mill Artist Lofts
North Adams, MA
Premiere Exhibition
Thirty-one artists residing at Eclipse Mill Artist Lofts in North Adams will show their work in the premiere exhibition in Eclipse Mill Gallery located in North Adams on Route 2, one mile east of Mass MoCA. Paintings, ceramics, photography, wearable art, pottery, sculpture, and collage will be displayed in the new 1300 square foot first-floor gallery. Saturdays and Sundays, 11AM - 6PM

November 25 - February 5
Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge, MA
Tasha Tudor's Spirit of the Holidays

Among the pantheon of the most prolific and revered illustrators of our time, Tasha Tudor has written, illustrated, or been the subject of more than ninety books during an outstanding career that has spanned almost three-quarters of a century. This heartwarming exhibition will illuminate the season with original art and ephemera for Tasha Tudor greeting cards created for special holiday celebrations - from Christmas and Hanukkah to Valentine's Day and Easter.

December 1
Albany Berkshire Ballet
Pittsfield, MA
The Nutcracker
Held at the Bob Boland Theater at Berkshire Community College, Madeline Cantarella Culpo provides the choreography for this classic by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Admission. 4:30PM & 7:30PM

December 2 - 4
Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce
Stockbridge, MA
16th annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas
The town of Stockbridge, made famous by Norman Rockwell’s painting of the village during the holidays, becomes a magical New England setting decorated with holiday wreaths and festive lights, as the town celebrates the 16th annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas.

December 2
Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce
Stockbridge, MA
Holiday Reading at the Unicorn Theatre
Actors from the Berkshire Theatre Festival present a holiday reading to delight people of all ages. Admission. 7:30PM

Topia Arts Center
Adams, MA
Beer Tasting Benefit for Topia Arts Center

Taste an international of top beers with Joe Lipa of Merchant du Vin and help Topia Arts Center get closer to a theatrical design.
Cafe Topia, 27 Park Street. Reservations Required. - 7PM

Topia Arts Center
Adams, MA
Miller, Banulis and Amuso Jazz Trio

Original music from this jazz trio featuring vibraphone, bass and guitar. 8:30PM & 10PM

December 3
Bennington Museum
Bennington, VT
Holiday Brunch
Treat yourself to savory seasonal fare in the museum''s Paresky Center, and then be among the first to see this year''s display of decorated trees, wreaths, and seasonal arrangements and place bids on the silent auction items. There will be two seatings at 10:30 and 12:30 a.m.

Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce
Stockbridge, MA
Holiday House Tour
Visit some of the area’s finest Historic Homes, B&B’s, and Inns all decorated in their holiday finery. This self-guided tour is one of the area’s most popular events. Properties on this years tour are the Applegate Inn in Lee, MA; Christine’s B&B Carriage House Inn & Tearoom in Housatonic, MA and Blue Willow B&B, Mission House, One Main B&B, Linwood House and IS183, Art School of the Berkshires in Stockbridge, MA. Admission. 11AM - 4PM

Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce
Stockbridge, MA
Caroling & Luminaria Walk
Meet in front of The Red Lion Inn, Main Street with your candle or flashlight and join the festive caroling followed by a Luminaria walk to the First Congregational Church. 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce
Stockbridge, MA
Holiday Concert at the First Congregational Church
Celebrate the magic of the season with a joyful holiday musical program. Featuring the Berkshire Lyric Theatre Chorus, the Blafield Children's Chorus, David Grover and Gisella Montanez. Admission. 7:30PM

Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge, MA
Supper with Santa! A Special Holiday Evening for Families
A magical evening for the entire family. Featuring music with talented performers, art activities, seasonal readings, tours of exhibition Tasha Tudor’s Spirit of the Holidays, and a visit with Santa. Admission. 4:30
PM - 7PM

IS183 Art School of the Berkshires
Stockbridge, MA
Holiday Art Show and Sale
IS183's historic building will showcase Berkshires' best artists and artisans. Purchase handcrafted work perfect for holiday shoppers looking for beautiful one-of-a-kind gifts. Free. 10AM - 5PM

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Great Barrington, MA
“TERRITORIES” - A Discourse in Dance
by Israeli choreographer Zvi Gotheiner. Performed by Gotheiner’s company, ZviDance, “Territories” is a powerful exploration, though modern dance, of boundaries of race, class, gender, and culture that divide people from one another. Gotheiner drew on his own experiences and those of his ten-member multi-cultural company to create the piece. Admission. 8PM

Topia Arts Center
Adams, MA
Marafanyi Percussion: Drum, Voice and Percussion in Poetic Motion

Together these pioneering ladies - Lara Gonzalez, Yael Shacham, and Jen Starr - present an original and spellbinding show blending the pulsating rhythms of West Africa with inspired vocals and world sensibility. Their infectious energy, genuine warmth, and rock-solid musical talent also place them in high demand in group shows of every genre from World (Fula Flute Ensemble) to Jazz (Perry Robinson) to Folk (Odetta) to Rock (Hamell on Trial). They hold audiences captive as concert stage headliners, multi-media fest catalysts, and workshop leaders. Their television and radio appearances are myriad. Marafanyi is known for diverse creativity -- "Percussion is just the beginning!" -- as well as their commitment to the healing and transformative power of drum dance. These women are determined to change the world, beat by beat. - 8:30PM & 10PM

December 3 - 4
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Stockbridge, MA
Holiday Marketplace
Exhibition and sale of unique handcrafted wreaths and holiday decorations, colorful seasonal blooms and greens, herb products, specialty foods, crafts and gift items. Free. 10AM - 5PM

December 4
Wiliamsville Inn
West Stockbridge, MA
Festive German Christmas Cooking
Learning and expanding your culinary skills with exquisite hands-on cooking classes has never been more fun and inspiring as joining Master Chef Erhard Wendt at the Williamsville Inn Culinary School. Each hands-on cooking class starts at 11.00 AM, & ends around 3.00 PM - $125 per person also includes a full breakfast buffet Registrations per class are limited to 6- 8 participants. For registration, please call 413-274-6118.

Bennington Museum
Bennington, VT
Arlington Chorale Holiday Concert
Sponsored by the Bennington Museum, this program of seasonal music to lift the spirits will be held at the Bennington Center for the Arts located on Route 9 heading west out of Bennington. A reception will follow the performance. 2PM

Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce
Stockbridge, MA
Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas Recreation
See Main Street as Norman Rockwell did when he painted the famous Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas. Main Street becomes a magical New England village with over 50 antique cars parked along the street and a full range of festive activities to delight the child in everyone. Enjoy Holiday Music by Monument Mountain Regional High School, Roger the Jester and lunch at the Christmas Food Booth. Children may create ornaments at Santa’s workshop sponsored by IS183. Complete the day with a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus. Admission. 12 NOON - 2PM

Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA
Boys of the Lough
Fresh from the British Isles, the legendary Celtic band Boys of the Lough return to Pittsfield for a special holiday show at Berkshire Community College. The band has just released their 20th album, and have been called "one of the finest bands in Celtic traditional music" by the New York Times, "musically splendid" by the Boston Globe, and players of "music that is full of guts and technical brilliance" by the Irish Times. Admission. 7:30PM

December 7
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Williamstown, MA
Paul Revere and American Decorative Arts
To coincide with the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute's current exhibitions Winslow Homer: Making Art, Making History and Hail to the Chiefs, this year's winter course, "American Beauties," will explore the themes of American painting and decorative art during the 18th- and 19th-centuries. Danielle Steinmann, assistant curator of education, will lead the lecture on "Paul Revere and American Decorative Arts" highlighting the trends and enduring classics in American silver, textiles, glass, and furniture, from the mundane to the sublime. Admission. 1PM

Albany Berkshire Ballet
Great Barrington, MA
The Nutcracker
Held at the Mahaiwe, Madeline Cantarella Culpo provides the choreography for this classic by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Admission. Time TBA.

Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA
Film: Hotel Rwanda
One man's heroism in the face of raging genocide. Koussevitzky Building. 6:30PM

December 8
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Williamstown, MA
Lunchtime Gallery Talk: John Singer Sargent's A Street in Venice
Michael Cassin, the Clark's curator of education, will discuss John Singer Sargent's A Street in Venice during a half hour gallery talk. The talk and gallery admission are free. 12:30PM

Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA
Holiday Concert
Berkshire Community College Chorale led by BCC professor Ellen Shanahan. Bob Boland Theater. 12:15PM

December 9 - 11
Williamstown Chamber of Commerce
Williamstown, MA
Annual Williamstown Holiday Walk
The event features horse and buggy rides, Penny Social to benefit the Williamstown Community Chest, Santa's Workshop at the Williamstown Savings Bank, a petting zoo and the Reindog Parade.

December 9
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA
Songs of the Spirit
The Patrons of the Arts Concert Series in December, featuring Odetta, the Tibetan Monks, Sussan Deyhim, and Frank London of the Klezmatics with his Nigunim Trio, will take place on Friday, December 9 at 8:00 p.m. in the Church Street Center on the MCLA campus. General Admission for the program is $10 with members of the Patrons of the Arts free.

Topia Arts Center
Adams, MA
Natural History

Eclectic multi-instrumentalist trio - Jared Shapiro, Barry Hyman, and Derrik Jordan - creates “instant compositions” with cello, sitar, electric violin, kalimba, vocals, recorder, guitar, and a wide array of percussion. 8:30PM & 10PM

December 10
Albany Symphony Orchestra
Pittsfield, MA
Spirituals at the Holidays
Classic Spirituals newly re-imagined by 7 leading American composers at the First United Methodist Church. Admission - 7:30PM

Lenox Contra Dance
Lenox, MA
3rd Annual Holiday Dance
From 5:00 to 7:00, the Eclectic Dance Orchestra will be available to challenge your contra shoes. Then from 8:00 to 11:30 Dark Carnival, featuring three of New England’s best contra dance musicians - Lise Brown on brass, Mary Lea on fiddle, and Peter Barnes on keyboard, whistles, and if you’re lucky, harmonica! The hometown favorite, Kathryn Wedderburn, will be calling. Admission.

Bennington Museum
Bennington, VT
Molded Holiday Chocolates
Join The Chocolate Barn at the Ada Paresky Education Center for a delicious demonstration and chocolate making workshop. Take home some tasty holiday goodies! $8/Adult & $2/Children under 12. - 2PM - 4PM

Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Williamstown, MA
Innovata Holiday Brasstacular Concert
Innovata Brass Quintet is made up of top musicians from around the country and has performed throughout the northeast, including appearances with such renowned organizations as the Boston Pops, Boston Ballet, and the Artie Shaw Orchestra. Innovata's versitile repertoire is complemented by the original music of composer Sanae Kanda, a fast favorite of Innovata audiences. This special holiday pops concert will feature seasonal tunes and rich brass sounds. Admission. 8PM

Topia Arts Center
Adams, MA
Stefanie Weber/Creatures of Habitat

Rhythm dialogues between tap dance and live music featuring electronic music by Nana Simopoulos. 8:30PM & 10PM

Berkshire Museum
Pittsfield, MA
The McKrell's Christmas
Songs, recitations and musicianship in Celtic, Folk, Americana and bluegrass music. 8PM

Images Cinema
Williamstown, MA
Chanuka at Bubbe's
Designed for the entire family, this program teaches the traditions of Chanukah and Passover at Bubbe's place. Award-winning program! ~ All Movie Guide. $2 - 10AM

Images Cinema
Williamstown, MA
A Charlie Brown Christmas

When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas paegent. Charlie Brown accepts, but it proves to be a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus' help to learn what the real meaning of Christmas is. ~ IMDB.com. $2 - 10:30AM and 2:45PM

Voices Theatre Company
Trinity Parish, Lenox, MA
A Christmas Carol
Reviving a tradition, Voices Theatre Company, under the direction of founder Sally Filkins, will be producing this favorite Christmas story. This dramatization, written and directed for the company by J. Peter Bergman, features a cast of seven players in multiple roles. The central part of Ebenezer Scrooge will be played by Charles Wright while the ghosts, spirits and people of London will be played by other members of the Voices Company, including Sally Filkins, Jane Skorput, Tia MacQuesten and Tammy Clausen. Joining them for the performances will be quest artists Bergman and Rodelinde Albrecht. 5PM

Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge, MA
St. Nicholas Tea with the Tudor Family
Join special guests, artists Marjorie and Amy Tudor, for an exciting program that will be filled with the spirit of the holidays. This sweet and savory afternoon tea will take place in Linwood House, our elegant 1859 Berkshire Cottage overlooking the Housatonic River. Dundee cake and other homemade favorites will be served up with pointers for perfect tea etiquette and family tales. Participants are welcome to bring books for signing by members of the Tudor family. Admission. 2:30PM

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Great Barrington, MA
Songs of the Spirit
featuring Odetta, Sussan Deyhim, Frank London and the Nigunim Trio and the Tibetan Monks. Admission. 8PM

December 11
Bennington Museum
Bennington, VT
Festival of Trees Family Day
This delightful event for the entire family will feature games, crafts, special holiday guests, refreshments and more. 1PM - 3PM

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Great Barrington, MA
Trout Fishing in America
The guitar and bass duo, a long-standing partnership between Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet, will perform songs from their Grammy-nominated holiday album, Merry Fishes to All. Presenting “the wittiest most ingenious songs children’s music has to offer” (Family Fun Magazine), the duo has earned two Grammy nominations and many other awards for their music, which combines tongue-twisters, creative lyrics, and clever humor with an eclectic blend of folk and pop, reggae, blues, Latin, classical and jazz influences. Admission. - 2PM

Topia Arts Center
Adams, MA
Wine Tasting Benefit for Topia Arts Center

Joe Smegel of Grape Finds leads this exploration of fine international wines with Mediterranean food. Reservations Required. - 6PM

Berkshire Lyric Theater
Pittsfield, MA
Holiday Program
Directed by Bob Blafield at the Berkshire Museum. 7PM .

Eagles Band
Pittsfield, MA
Holiday Concert
First United Methodist Church, Fenn Street. 3PM

Monterey Church
Monterey MA
Hay Ride/Party

Hay ride starts at church for about one hour, (dress warmly or bring a blanket), return to church for Christmas songs with Karl Finger, refreshments and a visit from Santa. 1:30PM

William's College
Thompson Memorial Chapel, Williamstown, MA
Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols
Choral music, familiar carols and the traditional reading of the biblical Christmas story, with the Williams Concert and Chamber choirs, Handbell Choir and organ students, 4PM and 7:30PM

Stockbridge Festival Chorus
Stockbridge Congregational Church, Stockbridge, MA
Annual Winter Concert
The annual winter concert will feature two Magnificats — by C.P.E. Bach and Vivaldi, directed by Tracy Wilson, accompanied by organist Brian Hoffman and a string ensemble. Vocal soloists will be Laura Frank, soprano; Lucille Beer, alto; Jason Nicolo Ferrandino, tenor; and Jack Brown, baritone. A reception will follow.

December 14
Voices Theatre Company

South Congregational Church, Pittsfield , MA
A Christmas Carol
Reviving a tradition, Voices Theatre Company, under the direction of founder Sally Filkins, will be producing this favorite Christmas story. This dramatization, written and directed for the company by J. Peter Bergman, features a cast of seven players in multiple roles. The central part of Ebenezer Scrooge will be played by Charles Wright while the ghosts, spirits and people of London will be played by other members of the Voices Company, including Sally Filkins, Jane Skorput, Tia MacQuesten and Tammy Clausen. Joining them for the performances will be quest artists Bergman and Rodelinde Albrecht. In conjunction with a dinner for the homeless. 6PM

December 15
Voices Theatre Company

Ad-Lib, Pittsfield , MA
A Christmas Carol
Reviving a tradition, Voices Theatre Company, under the direction of founder Sally Filkins, will be producing this favorite Christmas story. This dramatization, written and directed for the company by J. Peter Bergman, features a cast of seven players in multiple roles. The central part of Ebenezer Scrooge will be played by Charles Wright while the ghosts, spirits and people of London will be played by other members of the Voices Company, including Sally Filkins, Jane Skorput, Tia MacQuesten and Tammy Clausen. Joining them for the performances will be quest artists Bergman and Rodelinde Albrecht. 6PM

December 17
Bennington Museum
Bennington, VT
Gala Holiday Party
This grand finale to the Festival of Trees will feature the closing moments of our silent auction, music, a holiday portrait opportunity, and several kinds of live entertainment, all in the museum''s beautifully decorated galleries.

Berkshire Concert Choir
Lenox, MA
A Christmas Rose
Music for Advent and Christmas at St.Ann's Catholic Church, Main St. For more information, call (413) 243-2140. Admission. 7:30PM

December 17
Bennington Museum
Bennington, VT
Gilded Apples and Pears
A golden finishing touch for your holiday tree or centerpiece. Make "gilded" ornaments in the shapes of pears and apples.
Admission. 2PM - 4PM

Berkshire Concert Choir
Pittsfield, MA
A Christmas Rose
Music for Advent and Christmas at Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church, First St.
For more information, call (413) 243-2140. Admission. 3PM

December 18
Wiliamsville Inn
West Stockbridge, MA
Festive German Christmas Cooking
Learning and expanding your culinary skills with exquisite hands-on cooking classes has never been more fun and inspiring as joining Master Chef Erhard Wendt at the Williamsville Inn Culinary School. Each hands-on cooking class starts at 11.00 AM, & ends around 3.00 PM - $125 per person also includes a full breakfast buffet Registrations per class are limited to 6- 8 participants. For registration, please call 413-274-6118.

The Colonial Theatre
Pittsfield, MA
Annual Holiday Concert
First United Methodist Church, Fenn Street. 2PM .

Berkshire Museum
Pittsfield, MA
The Walden Chamber Players
Works by Shumann, Brahms and Mendelssohn. Admission. 3PM .

December 31
Berkshire Bach Society
Sheffield
BACH ConcertoFest
With the Berkshire Bach Ensemble, Kenneth Cooper conducting and on harpsichord at the Consolati Arts Center - 6PM

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