Font ResizeBerkshires Week Calendar Sept. 13
Thursday, September 13
MUSIC
Berkshire Athenaeum
"A Celebration of Song," with Ellen Schwartz and Roger Bruno, and Bryan Rizzuto, 7 p.m., 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield.
Friday, September 14
ART
Norman Rockwell Museum
"Norman Rockwell: Humorous Tales and Little Known Facts," celebrate Rockwell's unique brand of humor with museum curator of education, Tom Daly, 2:30 p.m., Route 183, Stockbridge, (413) 298-4100.
COMMUNITY
The Big E
"Be a Kid for a Day" and "Military Appreciation Day," featuring U.S. Freestyle Motocross National Championship Series, 7:30 p.m., Stars of the Peking Acrobats, 11, 1 and 6:30; Bill Medley, 3 and 8 p.m.; Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, (413) 737-2443.
Book Sale
Sponsored by Friends of the Lanesborough Public Library, preview night from 5 to 7 p.m., community room, Town Hall, Route 7, Lanesborough.
FILM
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
"The Manchurian Candidate," part of "Movies at the Mahaiwe" series, 7 p.m., 14 Castle St., Great Barrington, (413) 528-0100.
LITERARY
The Mount
Berkshire WordFest 2012, literary festival, featuring
THEATER
Shakespeare & Company
"Satchmo at the Waldorf," one-man show celebrates Louis Armstrong, 7:30 p.m., Kemble Street, Lenox, (413) 637-1199.
Theater Barn
"The Little Dog Laughed," comedy, 8 p.m., 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., (518) 794-8989.
Saturday, September 15
ART
'Artscape'
90-minute tour of public outdoor exhibition with Craig Langlois, artist/educator, 1 p.m., leaves from Pittsfield Visitor Center at the Colonial Theatre, 111 South St., Pittsfield.
COMMUNITY
The Big E
"4-H Day" and "FFA Day," featuring U.S. Freestyle Motocross National Championship Series, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Stars of the Peking Acrobats, 11, 1 and 6:30; Bill Medley, 3 and 8 p.m.; Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, (413) 737-2443.
Book Sale
Sponsored by Friends of the Lanesborough Public Library, preview night from 9 to 1, community room, Town Hall, Route 7, Lanesborough.
Hancock Shaker Village
"Return & Learn: Honey Extraction," demonstration of process of collecting and extracting honey made by the village's bees, 2 p.m., Route 20, Pittsfield, (413) 443-0188.
'HillcrestFest'
Second annual event for children and families, featuring David Grover, hosted by Hillcrest Educational Centers, 11 to 3, 788 South St., Pittsfield; www.hillcrestec.org.
Quiltfest 2012
Bennington Quiltfest 2012, presented by The Quiet Valley Quilters' Guild, Mount Anthony Middle School, 747 East Road, Bennington, Vt., (802) 823-4631.
Ventfort Hall Gala
"Hats Off to the Dames," Gilded Age gala to benefit the purchase of "Les Petites Dames de Mode ("The Little Ladies of Fashion") collection, event will honor Cornelia Brooke Gilder, one of Ventfort Hall's longest-serving volunteers, 6 to 11 p.m., 104 Walker St., Lenox, (413) 637-3206.
DANCE
Pittsfield Squares
With mystery caller and cuer, mainstream level dance with plus tip, 7:30 to 10 p.m., South Congregational Church, 110 South St., Pittsfield.
LITERARY
The Mount
Berkshire WordFest 2012, literary festival, featuring 20 internationally acclaimed writers in panels, interviews and public conversations, includes readings by Berkshire poets and writers, 10 to 5, The Terrace; conversations with writers beginning at 10 a.m., The Glen, The Stables, 2 Plunkett St., off Route 7, Lenox, (413) 551-5111.
MUSIC
Blafield Children's Chorus
Weekly rehearsals resume for new season, new children ages 6-13 welcome, 10 a.m., Berkshire Athenaeum auditorium, Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield; (413) 298-5365 or www.BerkshireLyricInfo.org.
'Music & More'
Boston Classical Trio, Berkshire debut, works of Haydn, Mozart, Schubert and Beethoven's "Ghost" Trio, on instruments of the period, 4:30 p.m., free preconcert talk at 4 p.m., Meeting House, Route 57, New Marlborough, (413) 229-2785.
OUTDOORS
Hoffmann Bird Club
Blueberry Hill Hawk Watch in West Granby, look for raptors and migrating passerines, 7:30 a.m., meet at Price Chopper parking lot, Pittsfield-Lenox Road, Lenox, to carpool; information: Tom Begley, (413) 655-0112 or AT8395@aol.com.
Hoosic River Revival
Guided historical walk along Hoosic River, 45 minutes to an hour, meet at City Hall parking lot, 11 a.m., North Adams.
THEATER
Shakespeare & Company
"Satchmo at the Waldorf," one-man show celebrates Louis Armstrong, 7:30 p.m., Kemble Street, Lenox, (413) 637-1199.
Theater Barn
"The Little Dog Laughed," comedy, 8 p.m., 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., (518) 794-8989.
WORKSHOP
Bidwell House
Furniture restoration workshop with restorer Graham Dean of Great Barrington on the do's and don'ts of furniture restoration, 10 a.m., 100 Art School Road, Monterey, (413) 528-6888.
Sunday, September 16
COMMUNITY
The Big E
"Storrowtown Day" and "Salute to Girl Scouting," featuring U.S. Freestyle Motocross National Championship Series, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Stars of the Peking Acrobats, 11, 1 and 6:30; Bill Medley, 3 and 8 p.m.; Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, (413) 737-2443.
Quiltfest 2012
Bennington Quiltfest 2012, presented by The Quiet Valley Quilters' Guild, Mount Anthony Middle School, 747 East Road, Bennington, Vt., (802) 823-4631.
LITERARY
The Mount
Berkshire WordFest 2012, literary festival, featuring 20 internationally acclaimed writers in panels, interviews and public conversations, includes "Books and Bagels," 9 to 10 a.m., TheTerrace; readings by Berkshire poets and writers, 10 to 5, The Terrace; conversations with writers beginning at 10 a.m., The Glen, The Stables, 2 Plunkett St., off Route 7, Lenox, (413) 551-5111.
THEATER
Shakespeare & Company
"Satchmo at the Waldorf," one-man show celebrates Louis Armstrong, closing at 2 p.m., Kemble Street, Lenox, (413) 637-1199.
Theater Barn
"The Little Dog Laughed," comedy, 2 p.m., 654 Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., (518) 794-8989.
Monday, September 17
COMMUNITY
The Big E
"Salute to West Springfield," featuring Stars of the Peking Acrobats, 11, 1 and 6:30; Eddie Holman, 3 and 8 p.m., Court of Honor Stage; Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, (413) 737-2443.
MUSIC
Berkshire Lyric Chorus
Weekly rehearsals resume for new season, new singers welcome, 7 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield; (413) 298-5365 or www.BerkshireLyricInfo.org.
Hilltown Choral Society
Rehearsals leading up to Dec. 1 and 2 holiday concerts, new singers of all ages welcome, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Worthington Historical Society building, intersection of routes 143 and 112, Worthington Town Center, (413) 499-7320.
Tuesday, September 18
COMMUNITY
The Big E
"Rhode Island Day" and "Salute to Holyoke," featuring Stars of the Peking Acrobats, 11, 1 and 6:30; Eddie Holman, 3 and 8 p.m., Court of Honor Stage; Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, (413) 737-2443.
MUSIC
Crowne Plaza
Concert to benefit Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, with special guest appearance by Charles Neville; Annie Guthrie to open; featured act is BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Cajun-style music, 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., main ballroom, West Street, Pittsfield, (413) 442-3181.
Wednesday, September 19
COMMUNITY
The Big E
"Connecticut Day," featuring Stars of the Peking Acrobats, 11, 1 and 6:30; Eddie Holman, 3 and 8 p.m., Court of Honor Stage; Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, (413) 737-2443.
KID STUFF
Norman Rockwell Museum
"International Talk Like a Pirate Day," wear pirate gear and talk like a pirate, in celebration of Howard Pyle exhibit, half-price admission, Route 183, Stockbridge, (413) 298-4100.
MUSIC
Berkshire Concert Choir
Rehearsal to prepare for Dec. 16 performance of Randall Thompson's "A Feast of Praise," and world premiere of recently commissioned Allen Pote piece, singers of all ages welcome, no audition required, 7 to 9 p.m., Fellowship Hall, First Church of Christ, Congregational, Pittsfield, (413) 442-6120.
