Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents ‘Titanic: The Musical’ in HD
Great Barrington— On Friday, December 1st at 7 p.m., the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents “Titanic: The Musical” in HD.
Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, “Titanic: The Musical” is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own. In the final hours of April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. 1517 men, women, and children lost their lives.
Music and lyrics are by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone who have collectively won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, an Olivier Award, and three Tony Awards. The original Broadway production of “Titanic: The Musical” won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book.This stunning production, captured live on stage for cinema screenings, celebrates the 10th anniversary of its London premiere, where it won sweeping critical acclaim.
The screening is on Friday, December 1st at 7 p.m. at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Castle Street in Great Barrington. Tickets are $17 and $10 for ages 21 and under. Card to Culture accepted. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Berkshire Innovation Center presents a free screening of ‘Healing Voices’, an award-winning mental health documentary
Pittsfield— On Wednesday, November 29th at 7 p.m., Berkshire Innovation Center presents a free screening of “Healing Voices”, an award-winning mental health documentary directed and produced by BIC Studios Executive Producer, PJ Moynihan.
This event will feature excerpts from the film along with Director’s commentary, followed by a panel discussion with local stakeholders about the intersectionality of mental health, trauma, and addiction. Event panelists include PJ Moynihan, Executive Producer of BIC Studios at the Berkshire Innovation Center, and Founder & CEO of Digital Eyes Film, an Emmy-Nominated Producer, and Award-Winning Writer & Director; Dr. Jennifer Michaels, Medical Director of the Brien Center, and staff physician at Berkshire Medical Center; Brenda Vezina, CEO of Kiva Centers; and Samantha Kendall, Harm Reduction Supervisor for Berkshire Harm Reduction.
The free screening is on Wednesday, November 29th at 7 p.m. at Berkshire Innovation Center on Woodlawn Avenue in Pittsfield. Doors open at 6 p.m. Registration and more information can be found online.
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OLLI presents local author Leslie Wheeler to talk on her Berkshire Hilltown mystery series
Pittsfield— On Wednesday, November 29th at 3 p.m., local author Leslie Wheeler will talk about her Berkshire Hilltown mystery series.
Wheeler, a long-time resident of New Marlborough, will discuss how she uses the Berkshire setting in her three series mysteries, “Rattlesnake Hill,” “Shuntoll Road,” and “Wolf Bog”.
Leslie Wheeler is the award-winning author of two mystery series, the “Berkshire Hilltown Mysteries” and the “Miranda Lewis Living History Mysteries.” Her short crime fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies including the “Best New England Crime Stories.” A member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime, she serves as Speakers Bureau Coordinator for the New England chapter.
The in-person talk is on Wednesday, November 29th at 3 p.m. at Berkshire Community College on West Street in Pittsfield. It is free and open to all. More information can be found online.
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Olivier Meslay kicks off Clark Art Institute’s symposium on British art
Williamstown— On Wednesday, November 29th at 5:30 p.m., the Clark Art Institute’s Research and Academic Program hosts a conversation between Olivier Meslay, Hardymon Director of the Clark, and Caroline Fowler, Starr Director, Research and Academic Program, to open the symposium “British Art 1750–1919: Reflections and Futures.”
Meslay will discuss his experience curating British art, and how the field of British art has changed since Meslay mounted one of the first exhibitions dedicated to British art at Paris’ Louvre Museum British Art in French Collections, in 1994. A scholar of British art, Meslay brings his experience of working within both French and American institutions to consider how shifting ideas of borders, nationalism, art history, and exhibition trends have transformed not only the field of British art but also museum practice and exhibitions more widely.
The talk is on Wednesday, November 29th at 5:30 p.m. in the Clark’s Michael Conforti Pavilion, located in the Clark Center on South Street in Williamstown. It is free. There is a pre-talk reception at 5 p.m. More information can be found online.
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Berkshire Community College presents free Alumni Music Fest
Pittsfield— On Wednesday, November 29th at 7 p.m., Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold its first Alumni Music Fest in the Robert Boland Theater.
Performing artists include the Samba Trio with Tarcisio “Taz” Ramos dos Santos and Laura Cabrera, Grammy-nominated musician Matt Cusson, Billy Keane, Andy Wrba, Chantell McCulloch, and Dave Brown, all of whom are alums of BCC. Gina Coleman, from the band “Misty Blues,” will also be performing.
BCC’s Alumni Association seeks sponsors for the event to support students who are ineligible for federal aid due to their citizenship status. Such students include those who are undocumented, immigrants, refugees, or hold J-1 visas for exchange visitors.
“The Berkshires are rich in arts and culture, and many of our favorite local artists are BCC alums,” said Caterina Penna, Director of Alumni Relations and Events. “This event is an excellent way to bring awareness to students in need of aid. It’s going to be an amazing evening filled with incredible talent.”
The concert is on Wednesday, November 29th at 7 p.m. in the Robert Boland Theater at Berkshire Community College on West Street in Pittsfield. Tickets are free, but pre-registration is required. Registration and more information about donating/sponsoring can be found online.
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Berkshire Community College hosts personal enrichment workshops
Pittsfield— Berkshire Community College (BCC) hosts two upcoming personal enrichment workshops: ‘Kids’ Cooking: Basic Cooking Skills for Kids’ and ‘Photography: How to Take Better Photos’.
On Wednesdays, November 29th through December 20th from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., BCC hosts “Kids’ Cooking: Basic Cooking Skills for Kids.” Calling all young chefs! Learn the basics of cooking in a safe environment. From mastering kitchen safety and wielding utensils to creating yummy meals, we’ll explore the joy of food preparation together. Come hungry for knowledge and leave with the skills to whip up your favorite dishes. This workshop is for children ages eight to 12. This workshop is located in the BCC kitchen on West Street in Pittsfield. The cost is $45 for all four sessions.
On Thursdays, November 30th through December 21st from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., BCC hosts “Photography: How to Take Better Photos.” Learn composition, lighting, exposure, and advanced techniques from a seasoned photographer. Whether you are just starting out or eager to refine your craft, you will gain the skills to create visuals that tell your unique story. This workshop is located in BCC room G-12 on West Street in Pittsfield. The cost is $45 for all four sessions.
The workshops are at Berkshire Community College on West Street in Pittsfield. Registration and more information can be found online.
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Berkshire Community College to hold community conversation to examine the legacy of Jonathan Edwards
Pittsfield— Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a community conversation and panel discussion, “Examining the Legacy of Jonathan Edwards,” on Thursday, November 30th from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Listen to a presentation researched and presented by a task force comprising BCC staff, faculty, and students about Jonathan Edwards’ life and legacy, and engage in community conversations examining the question: How does our BCC community view Jonathan Edwards’ legacy today and how does it impact us? The evening will conclude with a panel discussion with local community leaders, historians and social justice advocates.
The conversation is on Thursday, November 30th from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Connector on BCC’s main campus on West Street in Pittsfield. It is free and open to the public. Registration and more information can be found online.