Happening this Week
BERKSHIRE SYMPOSIUM 2024: SPRING INTO GARDENING
IN PERSON
April 6th, Saturday, 8AM - 12PM
The Western Massachusetts Gardener Association is presenting the 17th Annual Spring into Gardening symposium with gardeners at the top of their field. Choose from two sessions, which include "Starting a Vegetable Garden," "Composting Happens," "Ornamental Alternatives," and "Living Walls." Between sessions there will be complimentary beverages and snacks, houseplants, book, garden sales and a garden raffle. $40.
Lenox Memorial Middle and High School. 197 East Street. Lenox MA. 413.770.5425.
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FINAL FOUR: MARCH MADNESS @ THE PARK
IN PERSON
April 6th, Saturday, 5PM
As the NCAA Basketball Tournament whittles from a field of 64 hopefuls down to The Final Four teams, The Judy Memorial Park and Gardens invites the community to join the fun and festivities at a free, family-friendly watch party on Saturday. Back by popular demand after their recent appearance at the park's Football Watch Party is the Meraki Food Truck which will be on site to satisfy game day cravings with a special menu available for purchase. Join your family, friends and neighbors for an afternoon and evening of fun as you cheer on your favorite team to victory. Free.
Judy Black Memorial Park. 1 Green Hill Road. Washington CT.
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BERKSHIRE ART CENTER BENEFIT: ROCOCO RAKU REVELRY
IN PERSON
April 6th, Saturday, 5:30PM - 11PM
Discover the unexpected at the Berkshire Art Center's annual benefit and dance party--this year's theme is Rococo Raku Revelry. Join an evening filled with one-of-a-kind sights and sounds including performances with local drag queen, Bella Santarella, and music by DJ BFG. Attend the cocktail party starting at 5:30PM for a first look at the silent auction or arrive at 7PM to dance the night away. Costumes encouraged! $32 General Admission for Dance Party, $125 Cocktail Party, $500 Premium Tickets.
Colonial Theatre. 111 South Street · Pittsfield · MA 01201
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FAR, FAR BETTER THINGS: FRESH TAKES PLAY READING SERIES
IN PERSON: April 7th, Sunday, 2PM
VIRTUAL: April 13th & 14th, Saturday & Sunday
WAM is proud to present the first reading of the latest version of Far, Far Better Things by acclaimed playwright Geetha Reddy. Inspired by Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, this new play tells the tale of two women--Pilar, a Latina domestic worker and Zoe, a young South Asian doctor--separated by class, race and the unspoken rules of modern womanhood. The two women struggle to balance their responsibilities to their children, to themselves, and to each other. In the end, they must decide if they are on the same or opposing sides. $24 - $50.
The Foundry. 2 Harris Street. West Stockbridge MA. 413.232.5222.
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WOODFIRED WESTERLY: POP-UP AT THE LANTERN
IN PERSON
April 10th, Wednesday, 8PM
Westerly Canteen is partnering with their friends and neighbors, The Lantern. After a long hibernation, what better way to emerge than warming up in this favorite local hang and cooking out of their wood oven. Inspired by years of cooking in California, the aperitivo tradition of Italy, the cave à mangers in France and the growers of their food, Westerly Canteen serves constantly evolving and rotating menus of seasonal fare. Enjoy this 3-course family style dinner that includes wine and beer. $80.
The Lantern. 10 Main Street. Wassaic NY. 845.373.8389.
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