Happening this Week

SPONGY MOTHS: AN INTERPRETIVE WALK
IN PERSON
June 8th, Saturday, 10AM - 11AM
Have you noticed the boom in spongy moth caterpillars? Are you interested in learning what’s going on from an ecological perspective? This weekend, Cary Institute’s Clive Jones and Mike Fargione will lead an interpretive spongy moth walk on the grounds of the Millbrook NY campus. Discover the history of this invasive forest pest, how it is impacting trees and forests and when we can expect the outbreak to collapse. This walk will introduce participants to the life stages of the spongy moth and you will stroll through impacted oak forests to observe defoliation. Free.
Cary Institute Main Campus. 2801 Sharon Turnpike Road/Route 44. Millbrook NY. 845.677.5343.
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13TH ANNUAL LITCHFIELD HILLS BREWFEST
IN PERSON
June 8th, Saturday, 1PM - 5PM
Join the 13th Annual Litchfield Hills Brewfest at Ski Sundown! Sample specialty beers, wines, microbrews, cider and moonshine from more than 90 vendors. There will be live music from Organized Chaos, silent auctions and raffles! Food is available to purchase from a variety of vendors. Non-alcoholic sampling will also be available to enjoy. $20 - $40.
126 Ratlum Road. New Hartford CT. 860.489.1328. x113.
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MUSEUM GONE MAD: IRREVERENT ILLUSTRATIONS
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June 8th, Saturday, 5PM - 10:30PM
You won’t want to miss the MAD Bash, celebrating the summer’s most fun and irreverent exhibition: What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine only at the Norman Rockwell Museum. Mingle with some of MAD’s gang of artists, illustrators, comic creators, writers, collectors and co-curator/satirical illustrator Steven Browner. Laugh with comedian Kevin Bartini (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; The Daily Show, The Colbert Report; comedy writer for HBO, Comedy Central and MSNBC), take MAD & RAD Photo Ops with Berkshire Photo Booth, enjoy MADly creative catering from Kate Baldwin and other cheeky surprises. Wear your MAD, festive, outrageous party attire…or not…but certainly wear something! Starting at $125.
Norman Rockwell Museum. 9 Glendale Road. Stockbridge MA. 413.298.4100.
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IAN SPENCER BELL: THE MANY FACES OF LOVE
IN PERSON
June 8th, Saturday, 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Isadora Duncan once danced in the garden at Chesterwood in the summer of 1898 when she called on Daniel Chester French to advise her on classical costumes. This weekend, dancer, poet and choreographer Spencer Bell will reconstruct Duncan’s famous solo, “The Many Faces of Love,” with live music by classical pianist Lauren Aloia, set in the magical gardens at Chesterwood. Bell learned the Duncan choreography from third-generation Duncan dancer, Lori Belilove, founder and director of Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation and Company in New York City and and has danced solos at Boston Center for the Arts, Jacob’s Pillow and other premiere venues. $20 - $25, Free for people under 18.
Chesterwood. 4 Williamsville Road. Stockbridge MA. 413.298.3579.
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THE GREAT COUNTRY MUTT SHOW: LITTLE GUILD FUNDRAISER
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June 9th, Sunday, 11AM - 2:30PM
The Little Guild’s Great Country Mutt Show is a Westminster-stye Dog Show that celebrates all breeds and creeds (yes, purebred dogs are welcome too). There is an opportunity for everyone’s beloved dog to compete under the big tent. Categories include: Most Unidentifiable Mix, Sweetest Pair of Dogs, Best Ears, Best Lap Dog over 40 Lbs, Best Kisser and Waggiest Tail. The show finishes with a Best in Show Parade for all participating dogs! You can register your dog for 2 favorite categories and the parade. $20 registration, attendance is free.
Lime Rock Park. 60 White Hollow Road. Lakeville CT. 860.435.5000.
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