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Happening this Week

by CHARLOTTE PENROSE

FAITH, POWER AND PRIVILEGE: MULTIPLE IDENTITIES
January 14th, Thursday, 6:45 - 7:45PM
VIRTUAL
Yavilah McCoy, CEO of the diversity consulting group Dimensions Inc, is leading the first of a three-part series elevating voices of Jewish leaders of color in the US, Israel and Africa. McCoy will discuss the practice of holding multiple identities within efforts to build greater equity and justice in this changing political and social climate. She will also address the challenges of diversity and inclusion in religious communities and opportunities for these communities to become deeper allies and stronger advocates in working together toward social justice. Free.
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INSIDE THE PILLOW LAB: DORRANCE DANCE
January 14th, Thursday, 7PM
VIRTUAL
Dorrance Dance returned to Jacob’s Pillow for two weeks at the end of 2020 to develop new choreography and music, celebrating their first in-person rehearsals together since March. Led by the artistic team of Michelle Dorrance, Josette Wiggan and Nicholas Young, Torrance Dance is one of the nation’s leading tap dance companies exploring what is most thrilling, brilliant, and beautiful about tap dancing—that it is, at once, movement and music. Inside the Pillow Lab is an intimate new short film series that captures works in process and behind-the-scenes moments of what it’s like for artists to live, work, and rehearse together again in COVID-compliant residencies on the Pillow’s retreat-like campus. Free.
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FREEDOM VS. FEAR: ANTI-FACIST ART
January 15th, Friday, 7 - 8:30PM
VIRTUAL
Bloodless wars for hearts and minds take place on a battlefield of perception. The weaponry is paper. The ammunition are posters, magazines and printed graphic design. This talk by Steven Heller at the Norman Rockwell Museum will address the power of propaganda, the concerted effort to manipulate our conscious and subconscious through words and pictures—typography and illustration. Free for members, pay what you can for nonmembers.
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KOMBUCHA: HEALTH AT HOME
January 16th, Saturday, 11AM - 12:30PM
VIRTUAL
Learn the nuts, bolts, tips and tricks of brewing kombucha at home from expert Adam Elabd, cofounder and leading brewer at Yesfolk Tonics. Adam will also provide a wealth of background, including the impact and importance of tea, sugar and water selection; how to infuse your kombucha with herbs and fruits; the basic science behind kombucha fermentation and the many health benefits of kombucha! Sponsored by the Berkshire Botanical Garden. $10 - $15.
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DEEP WINTER RESTORE: MOVE AND SOOTHE
January 20th, Wednesday, 5-6PM
VIRTUAL
Join Mikayla Morley at Lifeworks Studio for an online restorative class designed to gently move, unwind and soothe your body, mind, and nervous system. Use gentle movement, massage balls and props to encourage body awareness and relaxation. No experience is necessary! $30.
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