Happening this Week
TOM MORRISON: WHO PUT THE BOTS IN THE TORT$?
January 30th, Thursday, 5:30PM - 7PM
David M. Hunt Library is hosting local author Tom Morrison in conversation with Cynthia Hochswender about his latest book, Who Put the Bots in the Tort$? Having spent 45 years trying cases around the country, Morrison’s books blend his legal expertise with humor and satire, earning him the honor of being a semifinalist for the Mark Twain Award. With decades of legal experience, Morrison makes intricate legal concepts accessible to readers. Free.
David M. Hunt Library. 63 Main Street. Falls Village CT. 860.824.7424
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JANICE KAPLAN: WHAT YOUR BODY KNOWS ABOUT HAPPINESS
January 30th, Thursday, 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Happiness isn't just a state of mind. It's also a state of body. New York Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries, Janice Kaplan gives us an insightful look at how the body-mind connection can guide you to a happier, more fulfilling life. What Your Body Knows About Happiness explores the startling new evidence showing that our feeling bodies are often smarter than our thinking minds. Talking to experts in a wide range of fields, she brings her distinctive brand of conversation, humor and storytelling to scientific research, drawing unexpected links that reveal the power of body-mind connections. You'll also get tips and strategies for knowing your body in a whole new way―leading to greater happiness and pleasure every day. $15.
The White Hart Inn. 15 Undermountain Road. Salisbury CT. 845.876.0500
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UNCHARITABLE: THE DARK SIDE OF PHILANTHROPY
January 30th, Thursday, 6PM
After three successful US charitable campaigns were attacked by charity watchdogs, destroying lives and cutting off precious resources, many of the top influencers in the field knew something had to be done to overhaul the nonprofit sector. Led by Dan Pallotta, whose record-breaking TED Talk on the subject has inspired leading philanthropists and change makers, this feature-length documentary exposes the dark side of philanthropy and introduces a radical new way of giving. In a powerful call to action, Uncharitable demands that charities be freed from the traditional sackcloth-and-ashes constraints so they can change the world. Free.
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. 14 Castle Street. Great Barrington MA. 413.528.0100
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DEWEY HALL: CELESTIAL BALL 2025
February 1st, Saturday, 7:30PM
Enjoy the magical transformation of Dewey Hall into the Stardust Ballroom as you mix, mingle and dance the night away to DJ BFG. Celebrate the final night of their annual fundraising campaign and dress to shimmer, shimmy and shine in sequins, sparkles and glitter. Visit the Mystical Lounge for Tarot card and Astrology readings and wine bar. Savory snacks and cosmic sweets are included with each ticket. $25 - $125.
Dewey Memorial Hall. 91 Main Street. Sheffield MA. 413.429.1322.
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SAM GAVRITTE: A SONG FOR YOU
February 1st, Saturday, 7PM
Kick off the two week run-up to Valentine’s Day with Broadway’s heartthrob Sam Gravitte. Enjoy a selection of some of the best love songs ever written, featuring joy, pain and all of your other Valentine’s needs. Sam, along with music director and composer Jacinth Greywoode, tells stories and calls on music’s best songwriters from Stevie Wonder to Stephen Sondheim as he looks for the perfect love song... for you. $27 - $37.
Stissing Center for Arts and Culture. 2950 Church Street. Pine Plains NY. 518.771.3339.
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HAPPENING SOON, PLAN NOW
LOVE LETTERS: FEATURING GRETCHEN MOL
February 15th, Saturday, 7PM
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, experience an unforgettable evening of the timeless power of love in A.R. Gurney's Love Letters—a one-night-only performance featuring Gretchen Mol and Campbell Scott. This celebrated play explores the intricate, poignant correspondence between Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III as they share their dreams, disappointments and enduring bond, Love Letters reveals the complex depths of human connection, longing and what it truly means to love. $75 - $150.
Sharon Playhouse. 49 Amelia Road. Sharon CT. 860.364.7469.
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