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Calendar, May 11-12


Sunday, May 11
Today

EXHIBITS

Art at Bagels Too

"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.

Eclipse Mill

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.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Rhythms

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

KIDS' STUFF

Berkshire Museum

"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

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

MISCELLANEOUS

Chess Night

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.

Food Pantry

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.

Hancock Shaker Village

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.

Movie-Making Workshop

"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.

Study Group

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.

Ventfort Hall

"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.

MUSIC

Clark Art Institute

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.

St. Stephen's Church

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

Trinity Church

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

Williams College

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.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Bartholomew's Cobble

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.

Hoffmann Bird Club

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

Pleasant Valley

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.

THEATER

Berkshire Community College

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

Williamstown Elementary School

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

ART

Open Studio

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.

DANCE

Ballroom Dance Lessons

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.

Line Dance Lessons

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

Rhythms

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.

EXHIBITS

Art at Bagels Too

"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.

Berkshire Museum

"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.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Health Promotion Clinic

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

Parkinson's Exercise Group

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.

Rhythms

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.

Tai Chi Program

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.

Yoga for Wellness

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

Yoga Center for the Healing Arts

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

KID STUFF

After-School Program

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.

Girls' Self-Defense Program

"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.

Hinsdale Library

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

Kindergym

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.

North Adams Library

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

N. Berkshire Family Net

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.

Rhythms

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.

Story Hour

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

MISCELLANEOUS

BerkshireWorks

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.

Berkshire Writers Room

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.

Gardeners Hot Line

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

Hancock Shaker Village

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.

Monday Morning Social

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

Movie-Making Workshop

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.

Pembury Bridge Club

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

Ventfort Hall

"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.

Word Street

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.

MUSIC

Berkshire Hillsmen

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.

Berkshire Lyric Theatre

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 Band Rehearsals

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.

Williams College

"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.

SPORTS

Golf Tournament

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.

 
 
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