Happening this Week
SMOKE ’N’ THE HILLS: FOR MEAT LOVERS ONLY
March 7th, Saturday, 10:30AM
This isn’t just another BBQ class. This is smoke, fire, meat and soul—all coming together in one unforgettable feast. Smoked meats aficionado Alessandro Piovezahn keeps with his Brazilian roots—adding rock salt and nothing more— will teach you the art of smoking ribeye, skirt steak, pork loin, chicken that’ll make you rethink poultry, and sausages. This feast features his famed garlic bread, some smoky roasted vegetables and a killer capirinha. Bring your favorite cuts and spend three hours getting your hands dirty—sweating and laughing in front of the smoke. $180.
The Silo at Hunt Hill. 44 Upland Road. New Milford CT. 860.355.0300.
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ART OF KOKEDAMA: HORTICULTURE MEETS DESIGN
March 7th, Saturday, 1PM - 4PM
Discover the art of kokedama, a centuries-old Japanese practice that blends horticulture and design. Unlike bonsai, which focuses on outdoor trees, or ikebana, which features cut flowers, kokedama are living plants, such as anthurium, orchid, peperomia, or zantedeschia, displayed in moss-and-soil spheres that can hang or sit in a dish indoors. Led by artist and horticultural therapist Brian Mikesell, this hands-on workshop will teach you to create kokedama using only natural materials (soil, moss and string) while connecting with the calming, mindful experience of nurturing plants. $110 - $140.
Berkshire Botanical Gardens. 5 West Stockbridge Road. Stockbridge MA. 413.298.3926.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC MAGIC: WINTER’S LIGHT
March 13th, Friday, 10AM - 1PM
Take in the crisp winter air and enjoy some forest bathing on this winter photography hike. Join photographer and Berkshire Art Center instructor Thad Kubis and explore the magic of the cool tones and deep shadows that winter light offers. Combined with ground cover, trees and skies, you and your camera will be able to capture the magic of the unique light at this time of year. The hike is open to hikers of all ability levels and is easy to moderate for most. $75.
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary. 309 Holmes Road. Pittsfield MA. 413.298.5252.
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GOITSE: IRRESISTIBLY IRISH
March 15th, Sunday, 3PM
The popular and multi-award-winning quintet Goitse was forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish World Academy. Named Live Ireland’s Traditional Group of the Year and Chicago Irish American News’ Group of the Year. Goitse has become a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles. Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with age-old traditional tunes which make each performance unique. Enjoy a special St. Patrick’s Day-inspired feast before the performance at Cindy’s Cafe at Tanglewood! $36.
Linde Center at Tanglewood. 3 West Hawthorne Road. Stockbridge MA. 617.266.1200.
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GET TO WORK: TELLING YOUR STORY
March 21st, Saturday, 10AM - 3PM
American Mural Project is observing the 250th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence with programs that explore how work has shaped our national consciousness and Connecticut communities. This daylong workshop, led by master storyteller Terry Wolfisch Cole, founder and producer of Tell Me Another events, introduces participants to the art of personal storytelling. Through a talk, writing exercises, and small-group feedback, participants learn how to choose, structure and share their own stories of work. The day concludes with a practice performance where participants can present their stories to each other in a supportive environment. $30 - $60.
American Mural Project. 90 Whiting Street. Winsted CT. 860.379.3006.
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