Calendar, May 11-12

"50 Years of Landscape Watercolors," watercolor landscapes by Joel Rudnick, on display through May 31, 166 North St., Pittsfield, (413) 499-0119. Open daily from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Suns. until 2 p.m.

Propaganda posters from both sides of World War II, with artist Ralph Brill and appraiser Darrell English, open Sundays through June, Brill Gallery, Studio 109, Eclipse Mill, North Adams.

Moderate-vigorous vinyasa yoga, from 9 to 10:15 a.m., Aspinwell, 55 Pittsfield Road, Lenox, (413) 637-2727.

"Galleries in Bloom," a celebration of art and flowers, featuring "Kids in Bloom," floral-themed family activities and a showing of the film, "The Secret Garden," from 11 to 4; also, "Chow Time in

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the Aquarium," at 1:30 p.m., Berkshire Museum, 39 South St. , Pittsfield; call for more information: (413) 443-7171.

Presented by the "Soldier On" program, all welcome, every Sunday from 8:30 to 11 p.m., main dining room, 360 West Housatonic St., Route 20, Pittsfield. Information: Willie Ledbetter, (413) 822-8530 or 236-5644.

Sponsored by Berkshire Veterans of Soldier On, veterans and public invited, every Sunday from 10 to noon, 360 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, (413) 236-5644.

Guided tours at 1 p.m. weekdays; at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on weekend days, through highlighted Village buildings including the Brick Dwelling, laundry & machine shop, and Round Stone Barn. Tours begin at the Village Store. Route 20, Pittsfield, (413) 443-0188.

"Hollywood in the Berkshires," multimedia talk on the Berkshire artists, animators and special effects engineers made blockbuters Hollywood movies such as "The Matrix" and "Predator," as well as "Spiderman: The Ride." Also, make your own video in the hands-on studio. Reservations: (413) 841-6679. AniMagic, 77 Main St., Lee.

Past lives study group, open to those who wish to explore the concept of past lives and reincarnation and how this may affect present life, from 4 to 6 p.m., Infinite Quest office, 10 Beacon Hill, Housatonic; enrollment/information: (413) 274-3513; pastlife@adelphia.net.

"Les Petites Dames de Mode," an exhibit of 60 exquisitely dressed dolls portraying the history of fashion from 1855 to 1914, on view through spring 2008. Self-guided tours every Mon.-Fri. between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; guided tours Sat. and Sun. on the hour beginning at 10 a.m., last tour begins at 2 p.m. 104 Walker St., Lenox. Information: (413) 637-3206.

Walden Chamber Players, featuring three works by local composers Sheila Silver, Alice Spatz and Larry Wallach, at 3 p.m.; preconcert talk at 2 p.m., 225 South St., Williamstown, (413) 458-2303.

"Ancestors," tribute to community predecessors, with Royal Hartigan and his group Blood Drum Spirit, at 3 p.m., Park Square, Pittsfield.

Winners of the Berkshire Lyric Theatre's Young Musicians Scholarship competition, at 4 p.m., Lenox, (413) 499-0258.

Mother's Day concert featuring works by Haydn, Bruckner, Debussy and others, conducted by Sarah Riskind '09, at 2 p.m., Thompson Chapel; end of semester instructor recital of piano students, at 7 p.m., Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Williamstown.

Mother's Day wildflower walk and tea, guided walk followed by hot or iced teas infused with flower blossoms, Sheffield; pre-registration/time: (413) 229-8600.

Post Farm and Woods Pond, meet at 7 a.m., Price Chopper parking lot, Pittsfield-Lenox Road, Lenox; leader, Gael Hurley, (413) 281-1017.

Mother's Day wildflower walk, leisurely walk to see the beginning of spring and earliest spring blossoms in the woodlands, from 10 to noon, 472 West Mountain Road, Lenox, (413) 637-0320.

"Oliver!" musical based on the novel by Charles Dickens, at 3 p.m., Robert Boland Theatre, West Street, Pittsfield; tickets: (866) 811-4111.

"Mulan Jr." spring musical, at 3 p.m., auditorium, 115 Church St., Williamstown. Tomorrow

Life drawing with live model for practicing artists, bring own materials, from 6 to 9, IS183, Art School of the Berkshires, 13 Willard Hill Road, Stockbridge; information: (413) 298-5252, Ext. 100.

Beginner ballroom dance lessons, swing, cha-cha, waltz, tango and more, singles and couples welcome, from 7 to 9 p.m., $9 per person, with instructor Cheryl Wendling, Itam Lodge, Pontoosuc Lake, Pittsfield, (413) 443-6263.

Berkshire County Line Dancers, for beginners of all ages, at 6:30 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, Curran Highway, North Adams.

Afro-modern dance, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; fundamentals of Argentine tango and intermediate tango, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Aspinwell, (formerly Lenox Country Shops), 55 Pittsfield Road, Lenox; information: (413) 637-2727.

"50 Years of Landscape Watercolors," watercolor landscapes by Joel Rudnick, on display through May 31, 166 North St., Pittsfield, (413) 499-0119. Open daily from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Suns. until 2 p.m.

"Galleries in Bloom," a celebration of art and flowers, from 10 to 5, Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield; call for more information: (413) 443-7171.

Sponsored by Berkshire VNA, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Berkshire Athenaeum, Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield.

Medical clearance required, $5 per session, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Berkshire Medical Center, Medical Arts Complex, fifth floor, Pittsfield, (413) 447-3075.

Vigorous vinyasa yoga, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; gentle Kripalu yoga, from 10 to 11 a.m.; moderate-vigorous vinyasa yoga, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., and Yoga for a Healthy Spine, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Aspinwell, (formerly Lenox Country Shops), 55 Pittsfield Road, Lenox; information: (413) 637-2727.

With David Wade Smith, founder and chief instructor at Laughing Dragon Tai Chi in Great Barrington, presented by Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, at 10:30 a.m., Congregation Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield, (413) 442-4360, ext. 15.

Includes muscle stretching & strengthening, breathing & relaxation, from 6 to 7:15 p.m., Wellness Center, Great Barrington, (413) 528-2595.

All levels yoga, at 10 a.m., gentle yoga for all levels, at 1 p.m., 175 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield.

For preteen and teen girls in 6th grade and up, program offers a variety of activities including chorus, theater, literacy skill building, homework help, recreation, health and sexuality, self-defense and violence prevention and leadership opportunities, Monday-Friday from 2:30-5 p.m., Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center, East Street, Pittsfield. Information: Sarah Gillooly, Girls Inc. coordinator, (413) 442-5174, ext 17.

"Living Safe and Strong," for girls ages 12-14, from 6 to 8 p.m., Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center, East Street, Pittsfield. Information: Sarah Gillooly (413) 442-5174, ext 17 or at sarahg@girlsinc-berkshires.org.

Preschool story time, at 10 a.m., 58 Maple St., Hinsdale. Information: (413) 655-2303.

Program for parents and their infants/toddlers, includes activities, arts & crafts and a snack, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., gym, CRA, Main Street, Dalton.

Preschool story time with craft or activity at 6:30 p.m., 74 Church St., North Adams, (413) 662-3133.

Playgroup for parents and children from birth to age 6 to socialize and play, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Williamstown Youth Center, Cole Avenue, Williamstown; playgroup at Haskins Gym, at 5:30 p.m., State Street, North Adams. Information: (413) 664-4821.

Creative movement and modern dance basics for ages 6-7, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; jazz/modern for ages 8-10, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Aspinwell, (formerly Lenox Country Shops), 55 Pittsfield Road, Lenox; information: (413) 637-2727.

Barefoot Books Story Hour, at 10:30 a.m., Panera Bread, 655 Merrill Road, Pittsfield.

Job club with Millie Calesky, personal and professional coach, allows job seekers to expand their network of contacts and serves as a support group throughout the job search process, from 1 to 2 p.m., optional networking at 12:45 p.m., 160 North St., Pittsfield; preregistration: (413) 499-2220, Ext. 154 or online at www.berkshireworks.org.

Writing for Children and Young Adults, from 7 to 9 p.m., Berkshire Community College, Susan B. Anthony building, student lounge, West Street, Pittsfield; information: (413) 236-2191.

Master gardeners at Berkshire Botanical Garden answer gardening questions Mondays from 9 to noon. Hot line: (413) 298-5355, (machine takes calls 24 hours).

Guided tours at 1 p.m. weekdays; at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on weekend days, through highlighted Village buildings including the Brick Dwelling, laundry & machine shop, and Round Stone Barn. Tours begin at the Village Store. Route 20, Pittsfield, (413) 443-0188.

North Adams Council on Aging, Mary Spitzer Center, 116 Ashland St., North Adams, (413) 662-3125.

Berkshires' Museum of Animation, special effects and art showcases, view original models and technologies from movies and see a real Academy Award; also, create your own animated movie in the hands-on studio, call to reserve a spot, (413) 841-6679. AniMagic, 77 Main St., Lee.

ACBL-sponsored duplicate bridge, open game at 7 p.m., South Congregational Church, 110 South St., Pittsfield. Information: Manuel Henriques, (413) 443-1708.

"Les Petites Dames de Mode," an exhibit of 60 exquisitely dressed dolls portraying the history of fashion from 1855 to 1914, on view through spring 2008. Self-guided tours every Mon.-Fri. between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; guided tours Sat. and Sun. on the hour beginning at 10 a.m., last tour begins at 2 p.m. 104 Walker St., Lenox. Information: (413) 637-3206.

Free drop-in tutoring, homework help, and literary arts instruction, for ages 8-18, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., 163 North St., Pittsfield; registration: (413) 997-3307.

Men's barbershop chorus meeting at 7:30 p.m., St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, East Street at Park Square, use Allen Street entrance, Pittsfield, (413) 442-7293.

Rehearsals for spring concerts planned for March 30 and May 31, rehearsals weekly at 7:15 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 175 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, (413) 499-0258 or www.berkshirelyrictheatre.org.

Eagles Wind Symphony rehearsal for 2007 season, new members welcome to sit in, bring a music stand, from 7 to 9 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield. Information: (413) 499-2071.

"Midweek Music," lunchtime recital series featuring student and faculty performers, at 12:15 p.m., Chapin Hall; senior recital featuring Daniel Rosensweig, '08, tenor, singing Ravel's "Trois Chansons," Walton's "Daphne," Faure's Apres un Rave" and "Clair de lune" and Barber's "Hermit Songs," at 2 p.m., Chapin Hall, Williamstown.

Fourth annual Rotary Club of Pittsfield Golf Tournament, to benefit club's literacy projects, shotgun start at 12:30 p.m., Berkshire Hills Country Club, Benedict Road, Pittsfield; registration: Mark McKenna, (413) 445-3466 or Mark.McKenna@LegacyBanks.com.

Most of these listings represent nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations and are printed as a public service. Most activities are free, unless otherwise indicated; prices vary for arts and entertainment events. Ongoing events must be updated monthly. Information must arrive at least a week before the date of publication and be sent to Mary Ellen Sondrini, Calendar, The Berkshire Eagle, P.O. Box 1171, Pittsfield 01202; emailed to news@berkshireeagle.com, or faxed to (413) 499-3419. Questions: (413) 496-6238, Monday through Friday, 9 to 5.