Norman Rockwell’s Spirit of the Holidays
November 4th – January 8th
Norman Rockwell Museum
During the holiday season, Norman Rockwell’s anxiously awaited illustrations brought good cheer to millions of Americans who encountered his images on the covers and pages of their favorite magazines, and on holiday cards that brought the spirit of the holidays home. His memorable, enduring images, which reflected the best in us, are on view in this special holiday installation of original artworks and objects. Original drawings for Hallmark cards, paintings inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic story, A Christmas Carol, a point-of-purchase Coca-Cola Santa, and costumes and props featured in Rockwell’s artwork will be on view. See on calendar
Festival of Trees
November 13- January 3
Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield
Round up your co-workers because this year’s Festival of Trees: Westward Ho Ho Ho! is going to be a foot-stompin’, hee-hawin’ good time. So get in your covered wagon and come with us as we travel to the western frontier, with cowboys, cowgirls, saloons, cacti, and of course some fun! We are pleased that this year, Festival of Trees will be presented throughout our exciting exhibitions – National Geographic Greatest Photographs of the American West and Go West. See on Calendar
Marketplace Menagerie and & Craft Fair
November 21st from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Berkshire South Regional Community Center
Choose from a wide array of gift items from Berkshire artisans, bakers, crafters and more, just in time for the holidays! See on calendar
Holiday Farmers Market
November 21, December 19, January 16 and February 13 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Monument Valley Middle School, Great Barrington
Berkshire Grown Holiday Farmers’ Market featuring locally grown and produced foods and gifts, including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, yarn, and more, plus live music, lunch fare, and children’s activities. See on calendar
Holiday Farmers Market
Sunday, November 22 and December 20th from 10:00 – 2:00 PM
Williamstown College Towne Field House , Latham Street
These popular events feature locally grown and produced foods and gifts, plus live music, lunch fare, and activities for children, during months when most farmers’ markets are not open in the region. Admission is free. See on calendar
Berkshire South Holiday Dance
Monday, December 4 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Berkshire South Regional Community Center
Join us as we get ready to ring in the holiday seasons at Berkshire South! Come boogie down with all your friends! Snacks and drinks will be provided. For grades 5 through 8. See on calendar
Holiday Concert and Supper
Monday, December 4 from 6:30 – 9:30 PM The Clark, Williamstown
Kick off Williamstown’s Holiday Walk Weekend with an evening of the festive sounds of the season. Williams College alumnus Jonathan Dely leads a jazz ensemble performing a wide selection of holiday favorites. Stay after the concert to enjoy a seasonal, three-course supper prepared by the Clark’s executive chef Dan Hardy of STARR Events. Following dinner, take a spin on the dance floor to the sound of Dely’s quintet. See on calendar
Holiday Marketplace Cocktail Reception
Monday, December 4 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Berkshire Botanical Gardens, Stockbridge
An evening of food, cocktails, raffles, wreaths and entertainment, plus a chance to preview the Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 2015 Holiday Marketplace.Naumkeag Open House and Holiday Shop. See on calendar.
Naumkeag Open House and Holiday Shop
Tuesday, December 5 from 10:00 – 5:00 PM Naumkeag House, 5 Prospect Hill Road Stockbridge
Step back in time for a seasonal open house and shop at Naumkeag, a Gilded Age “cottage” — dressed out for the holidays. Enjoy hot chocolate and get your holiday shopping done early! See on calendar
A Very Special Holiday Tea
Sunday, December 6th @ 3:00 PM Ventfort Hall, Walker St., Lenox
An elegant Victorian tea featuring assorted tea sandwiches, tea cakes and cookies made from recipes in our Tea at the Mansion cookbook.Entertainment will feature pianist Karen Tchougourian, playing classical and contemporary music. The mansion will be decorated for the holidays. See on calendar
Evergreen Craft Making at Notchview
Saturday, December 12th from Noon – 3:00 PM Notchview, Windsor MA
Cut your own balsam or Fraser fir tree, carefully grown for the occasion. Arrive early and stay on for a balsam holiday crafts workshop happening in the Visitor Center. See on calendar
A Christmas Carol
December 12 – December 22 Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Celebrate the timeless holiday tradition of A Christmas Carol with the whole family and revel in the joy and redemptive power of Christmas as told in the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, the infamous miser who is shown the error of his ways and reformed by four spirits. Journey back to Victorian England and experience the classic story filled with holiday carols and the wonderment of the season. See on calendar
Christmas is Here: Songs of the Season with Samantha Talora and and Ron Ramsay
Friday, December 18th at 7:30 PM Whitney Center for the Arts, 42 Wendell Ave Pittsfield
NYC Cabaret singer & pianist Ron Ramsay and vocalist Samantha Talora, celebrate the season with an evening of our favorite holiday songs, blended with some not-so-familiar gems that are sure to enliven the holiday spirit. See on calendar
Behold a Star, A Concert of Christmas Music
Saturday, December 19th at 7:30 PM St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Pittsfield
Sunday, December 20th at 7:30 PM St. Peters Roman Catholic Church, Great Barrington
Berkshire Lyric presents “Behold a Star, a Concert of Christmas Music.” The 85 voice Berkshire Lyric Chorus will be joined by the 35 voice Blafield Children’s Chorus with some of the most beloved music of the season. See on calendar
Bolshoi Ballet in HD : The Nutcracker
Sunday, December 20th at 1:00 Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington
The Bolshoi’s version of The Nutcracker has a unique and beautiful sense of romance and philosophy, danced by the heroic Denis Rodkin as the courageous Prince and the magical Anna Nikulina as Marie. This event is broadcast in HD. See on calendar
