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CULTURAL EVENTS FOR JULY 4TH 2009 WEEKEND
The Sharon Historical Society presents: The Great Attic Classic Tag Sale and Silent Auction. This tag sale happens once every three years, giving our donors time to gather truly great things for our sale. http://events.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/events.eventsmain?action=showEvent&eventID=898103
July 3rd: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Early Buying Party, Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres, $35 per person
Through the Seasons: Japanese Art in Nature At The Clark http://events.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/events.eventsmain?action=showEvent&eventID=897967 Seasonal change and depictions of the natural world have formed a core in the repertoire of Japanese artists throughout the ages. Through the Seasons: Japanese Art in Nature brings together traditional screens and scrolls and displays them with contemporary ceramics, each work emphasizing the inspirational role of nature in Japanese art.
Pittsfield Arts Festival Start Date/Time: Monday, June 15, 2009 End Date/Time: Sunday, July 19, 2009 Recurring Event: One time event Description: Pittsfield Art Show --- (413) 499-9348 --- Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201; Mail: Downtown, Inc., PO Box 725, Pittsfield, MA 01202 --- info@pittsfieldartshow.org --- #http://www.pittsfieldartshow.org# Fourteen artists who were accepted into the Pittsfield Art Show were invited to participate in this Invitational exhibit which runs from June 17 - July 19. Reception open to the public on June 18, Pittsfield's Third Thursday, at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Ave, Pittsfield. 5-8 p.m.
Gather Up the Fragments: The Andrews Shaker Collection Start Date/Time: Monday, June 15, 2009 End Date/Time: Monday, September 07, 2009 Recurring Event: One time event Description: Hancock Shaker Village --- (413) 443-0188/(800) 817-1137 --- Route 20 & 41, PO Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202 --- lwolf@hancockshakervillage.org --- #http://www.hancockshakervillage.org# Pioneers in the field of Shaker studies, Faith and Edward Deming Andrews collected directly from the Shakers themselves from the 1920s through the 1960s. The Andrews show features many never before exhibited pieces and a fascinating tale of intrigue, ethics, passion and art scholarship. Gather Up the Fragments will be traveling nationally in 2010, don't miss it at Hancock Shaker Village!
Frogs: A Chorus of Colors Start Date/Time: Monday, June 15, 2009 End Date/Time: Sunday, November 01, 2009 Recurring Event: One time event Description: Berkshire Museum --- (413) 443-7171 --- 39 South Street, Route 7, Pittsfield, MA 01201 --- info@berkshiremuseum.org --- #http://www.berkshiremuseum.org# Welcome to the wonderful world of frogs! View beautiful, living frogs from around the world in their natural habitats, complete with rock ledges, living plants, waterfalls and more! Fun-tastic Frogs for grades Pre-K-2, and Awesome Amphibians for grades 3-8: Explore the life cycle of frogs and take part in a digital dissection in our new educator-led programs. These programs are available from September 1 to November 1, so be sure to book your class as early as you can!
Drop-in Watercolor Workshop Start Date/Time: Monday, June 15, 2009 End Date/Time: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Recurring Event: One time event Description: Clark, The --- (413) 458-2303 --- 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 --- info@clarkart.edu --- #http://www.clarkart.edu# 2:00 PM, Taking inspiration from the exhibition Dove/O'Keeffe: Circles of Influence, work with local artist Sally Sussman to paint abstracts from nature at the Clark's beautiful lily pond. For all ages and abilities. All materials will be provided. Students will use watercolors from tubes and palettes and large postcard-sized paper that can be mailed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Heavy rain cancels this event. This program is supported by Berkshire Bank. $5 per day per person
Free Lecture on Georgia O'Keeffe Start Date/Time: Monday, June 15, 2009 End Date/Time: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 Recurring Event: One time event Description: Clark, The --- (413) 458-2303 --- 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 --- info@clarkart.edu --- #http://www.clarkart.edu# The Clark�s Kathleen Morris, Director of Exhibitions & Collections and Curator of Decorative Arts, will present a free lecture on Georgia O�Keeffe�s life, art, and artistic relationship with Arthur Dove as explored in the Clark�s summer exhibition Dove/O�Keeffe: Circles of Influence. Held at 7 pm at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA. For more information, call 413-528-6415.
Rise Up! A Drum & Rhythm Class for Kids Export Event to Desktop Event Start Date/Time: Monday, June 15, 2009 End Date/Time: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Recurring Event: One time event Description: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts --- (413) 499-9348 --- 28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201 --- mwhilden@pittsfieldch.com --- #http://www.culturalpittsfield.com# 5:30 - 6:30 pm, $10 per class. Rise Up is an 8-week program filled with lots of education and rhythm. Styles vary from Latin to rock to hip-hop. Students learn the basic fundamentals of drum rhythms and techniques. Taught by Chris Hairston, these drumming classes are very diverse in sound and provide a wide span of educational opportunities.
Hello, Dolly! Start Date/Time: Monday, June 15, 2009 End Date/Time: Sunday, July 05, 2009 Recurring Event: One time event Description: The Mac-Haydn Theatre, Inc. --- (518) 392-9292 --- 1925 State Route 203, PO Box 204, Chatham, NY 12037 --- machaydn@fairpoint.net --- #http://www.machaydntheatre.org# Dolly Gallagher Levi is back where she belongs, putting her hand in to create a merry, mixed-up romp, where everyone meets their match at the end. Jerry Herman songs include Ribbons Down My Back, So Long Dearie, Sunday Clothes, It Only Takes a Moment, and of course the inimitable title song, Hello, Dolly! See the fun and hear the songs. http://www.musicmountain.org/currentseason/chamber.html#july5SUNDAY, JULY 5, 3 PMThe Zimro Project Music Mountain, PO Box 738, Lakeville, CT 06039.
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