February 2005
January 16, 2005 through February 9
Bennington Museum
Bennington, VT
Annual Student Art Show
This exhibition celebrates the achievements of student artists
from nearly twenty area schools, grades K - 12, displaying an impressive
array of paintings, drawings, sculpture, and crafts. In the Bennington
Museum's Paul Paresky Museum Court.
January
28 - February 3
Images Cinema
Williamstown, MA
Sideways
(2004)
Golden Globe winner for
Best Comedy Motion Picture. Nominated for seven Golden Globes and
six Independent Spirit Awards
Director: Alexander Payne
Starring: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church
Rating: R * 2 hours 3 minutes * Comedy/Drama
“Sweetest, funniest, most humane movie I've seen all year.”—New
York Magazine
Call
ahead to confirm showings - (413) 458-5612
February 1
Berkshire Museum
Pittsfield, MA
Lecture - Nina
Totenberg of NPR
Legal Affairs Correspondent/Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court - 7:30PM
Free tickets available
beginning Jan. 21, 2005 at The Berkshire Museum 8 a.m. or Jan. 22,
2005 at Monument Mountain Regional H.S. 8:30 a.m.
February
7
Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge, MA
Connections Gallery Talk: Happy Belated Birthday, Mr. Rockwell
Norman Rockwell was born 110 years and one day ago. Join us for birthday
cake and learn about the beginnings of a life that has touched so many.
Free with Museum admission. 2:30PM
Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge,
MA
Illustrated Talk: In Person with Artist David Macaulay
High school students and their teachers are invited to meet Caldecott-winning
illustrator, David Macaulay, during this special presentation that will trace
his professional journey from student days to success.
This free program
will be held at the Duffin Theatre at Lenox High School. Reservations
are required. Please call (413) 298-4100 ext. 260. Free. 11:00AM
February
11
Images Cinema
Williamstown, MA
8 ½ (1963)
Federico
Fellini's masterpiece about a director, Guido, seeking an idea for his
next film, 8 ½ is by turns strange, hilarious and moving. Guido juggles
his mistress, wife and star, while retreating into memories of childhood.
Presented by Williams College Cinephiles.
$5/$4 for members/free for Williams students with ID. 4:30PM and 11:30PM
Berkshire
Music Hall
Pittsfield, MA
Love Songs and Love Scenes
With
Special Guests Emmy Award winning pianist/composer, Billy Goldberg
and New York Cabaret artist, Ron Ramsey. Tickets $10, Seniors and Students
$7.50 - 8PM
February
12 - March 23
Berkshire
Artisans
Pittsfield, MA
Postcard Invitational Free-For-All Exhibit
public reception and auction to benefit Berkshire Artisans: March
23, 2001. 8PM
February
12
Hancock Shaker
Museum
West Pittsfield, MA
Valentine’s Concert - Presented with MusicWorks
Swing to the sounds of Tre Corda, three
of New England’s finest and most diverse musicians.
Tim Ray (keyboard), Greg Hopkins (trumpet, cornet,
flugelhorn) and Eugene Friesen (cello) blend composition
and improvisation in new and unexpected ways. Concert
is followed by a Shaker Supper in the historic
1830 Brick Dwelling. Reservations required for
supper; call (800)817-1137. For concert tickets
and information call MusicWorks at (866)266-2746.
Norman
Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge, MA
Performance: Honest Abe
Norman Rockwell's admiration for Abraham Lincoln is evident in illustrations created throughout his career. On this anniversary of our 16th President's birth, join in the celebration! Museum educators from the Norman Rockwell Museum and Chesterwood will discuss the ties that Rockwell and sculptor Daniel Chester French had to a President whose legacy continues to be felt today.
Then, meet Abraham
Lincoln as portrayed by Phillip Jessen, who brings depth and dimension
to this well-known public figure through the art of first-person interpretation.
Mr. Jessen has been portraying Abraham Lincoln since the morning of
his 46th birthday, when he awoke to find that he had been inexplicably
transmogrified into a semblance of our Sixteenth President. A member
of the Association of Lincoln Presenters (ALP), this outstanding actor
delights in bringing Lincoln to life for audiences of all ages. Non-members
$10. Members $7. Children under 18 $4. 5:30PM
February
14
Berkshire Botanical
Gardens
Stockbridge, MA
Winter Lecture
Noted garden designer and author Gordon Hayward will speak on "Your
House, Your Garden: A Foolproof Approach to Garden Design" Call 413-298-3926
for ticket information. 2 PM
February
11
Images Cinema
Williamstown, MA
PABLO NERUDA! PRESENTE! (2004)
Mark
Eisner, writer, director and producer of PABLO NERUDA! PRESENTE! will
present his documentary, which celebrates Chilean poet Pablo Neruda,
who was described by Gabriel García
Márquez as "the greatest poet of the twentieth century-in any
language."
This event is organized by Williams College Department of Romance
Languages and the Center for Foreign Languages, Literatures, and
Cultures with the support of the Departments of English and Political
Science, the Latino/a Studies program, MCC and the Lecture Committee. -
7PM Free
February
19
Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge,
MA
Art Comes Alive! Family Day: Children Save the Day
- 1:00 Family Tour: Discover small things that make a big difference in Norman Rockwell's paintings of children.
- 1:30 Storytelling Performance: Children save the day in storyteller Jennifer Jacobson's heartwarming tales celebrating small acts of courage and bravery.
- 2:30 Hands-On Art: Design creative badges of courage for yourself and the people you know who have made a difference.
Free with Museum admission. 1:00PM - 4:00PM
February
24
Images Cinema
Williamstown, MA
SHACKLETON'S
ANTARCTIC ADVENTURE (2001)
Shackleton's Antarctic Anventure recounts the extraordinary true story of Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1916 expedition, considered by many to be the "greatest survival story of all time." This film features stunning Antartic images, and remarkable original still photography and 35mm motion picture footage of Frank Hurley, the official photographer of the Endurance expedition.
Shown as a part of the Williamstown Reads Endurance program. 2PM - Free
February
19-21
Hancock
Shaker Museum
West Pittsfield, MA
Winter Weekend
Experience 19th century winter life with hands-on ice cutting activities
and demonstrations at the Shaker reservoir; sleigh rides; demonstrations of Shaker
crafts and winter farm activities; and hands-on activities for children and adults
in the Discovery Room. During this weekend, the Village’s twenty historic buildings
are open for self-guided visits. Fun for the entire family. Village, Museum Store
and Café open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
February
22-27
Hancock Shaker Museum
West Pittsfield, MA
School Vacation Fun
Guided tours throughout the day plus fun hands-on activities
and programs for kids.
February
24
Images Cinema
Williamstown, MA
BORICUA (2004) with director Marisol Torres
Writer/Director Marisol Torres tells the intertwined stories of four young Puerto Rican in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. Torres semi-autobiographical, irreverently humorous, and unflinchingly candid portrait of her home and her people vividly captures both the vibrancy and the challenges of her Puerto Rican heritage.
Presented by Williams
College Latino Studies Program, American Studies Program, the Committee
on Undergraduate Life, the MCC Lecture Fund, and the Women's and Gender
Studies Program. - 7PM
February
26
Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge, MA
Adult Writing Workshop: Elements of Fiction
Join
Vivian Dorsel for this inspiring look at the art of narrative storytelling
with a focus on four topics essential to the writing of fiction:
plot, scene & summary, dialogue, and significant detail. Each
topic will be discussed and explored though in-class writing exercises.
Class members will have the opportunity to share their work with
one another, if they choose, and original works of art from the Museum's
collection will serve as inspiration. Those who register will be
sent four short stories to read before attending the workshop.
Vivian Dorsel, who was Managing Editor of The Berkshire Review for eight years,
is a student in the Vermont College MFA Writing Program and the founder and
Executive Editor of Ledgetop, a new nonprofit publishing company. She is
a writing course instructor for Word Street, and her work has appeared
in several publications. Bring lunch; we'll provide beverages and dessert.
Non-members $15. Members $10. 10:00AM-3:00PM
February 27
Images Cinema
Williamstown, MA
OSCAR PARTY at the Red Herring
Do you like watching the Oscars in your living room?
Join us for
an informal Oscar gathering at the Red Herring to watch the live
broadcast of the Academy Awards, emceed by Chris Rock. Whether you
want to watch for the fashion, the stars, or the film, this will
be a fun event that will be just like watching the show in your living
room . . . but better! Specialty drinks and snacks will be available
from the Red Herring, and other film fans will be there to cheer,
deride, and speculate right along with you.
The Red Herring
is located next door to Images Cinema, at 46 Spring Street, Williamstown,
MA 01267. - 7PM
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