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Clark Art Institute Screens 'The Phantom of the Paradise'| 08:00AM / Monday, January 20, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Thursday, Jan. 23, the Clark Art Institute screens the latest installment in its Hollywood Auteurs film series, "The Phantom of the Paradise" (1974), at 6 pm. Presented in partnership with Images Cinema, this series captures the explosion of creativity, critical acclaim, and box office success that Hollywood directors found after the fall of the studio system. This film is shown in the Manton Research Center auditorium. According to a press release: Brian De Palma's rock opera "Phantom of the Paradise" remains a connoisseur's cult classic, fifty years after its release. Disfigured composer Winslow Leach >> Read More |
Clark Art Announces Summer 2025 Exhibitions | 11:03AM / Sunday, January 19, 2025 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute announces its summer 2025 season, featuring exhibitions, events, and activities. "Summer 2025 promises to be a dynamic season with an exciting line-up of exhibitions that will bring our galleries and our grounds to life," said Olivier Meslay, Hardymon Director of the Clark. "Outdoors, we are looking forward to bringing the second presentation of our Ground/work exhibition to our campus and to introducing our visitors to six remarkable contemporary artists. Indoors, we are offering a rich program that will offer a wide array of exhibitions featuring many artists whose works will be shown here for the first >> Read More |
Clark Art Presents Reflections Gallery Talk | 08:00AM / Friday, January 17, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 11 am, the Clark Art Institute presents Reflections, a monthly gallery experience during which visitors are invited to look contemplatively as they engage with works of art from the Clark's collection. With a gentle tone that encourages investigation and audience participation, the group explores one or two artworks with the help of a Clark educator, working together to explore its meaning, find understanding, and raise questions. Distinct from a conventional gallery tour, Reflections provides an opportunity for close looking and introspection. Free. Advance registration required; capacity is limited. Meet in the Museum >> Read More |
BArT Theatre to Stage Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' | 08:00AM / Thursday, January 09, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Berkshire Arts & Tech Charter (BArT) Theatre will present a production of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" at the Adams Memorial Theater. Performances are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 17 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. According to a press release: "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare is a delightful mix of romance, mistaken identities, and witty pranks, set in the whimsical kingdom of Illyria. The story kicks off when Viola, shipwrecked and separated from her twin brother Sebastian, disguises herself as a man named Cesario. She becomes entangled in the love life of the Duke >> Read More |
Clark Art Screens 'The Exorcist'| 08:00AM / Thursday, January 09, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Clark Art Institute screens the latest installment in its Hollywood Auteurs film series, "The Exorcist" (1973), at 6 pm. Presented in partnership with Images Cinema, this series captures the explosion of creativity, critical acclaim, and box office success that Hollywood directors found after the fall of the studio system. This film is shown in the Manton Research Center auditorium. According to a press release: One of the most frightening films ever made and banned from video release in Britain for over ten years, "The Exorcist" is the story of an atheist actress who turns to two Jesuit priests >> Read More |
Clark Art Presents the New England Synth Fest| 08:12AM / Wednesday, January 08, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Saturday, Jan. 11 at 6 pm, the Clark Art Institute presents an evening of audiovisual performances in collaboration with the New England Synth Fest. This free program takes place in the Clark's Michael Conforti Pavilion. Experience regional synth musicians OrangePeelMystic, Architrave, Hissquiet, NXOR, and Michael William Gilbert as they create electronic soundscapes with striking visuals. Interact with these unique instruments at our synthesizer petting zoo. Bring headphones (1/4″ jacks or 1/8″ adapters) to experiment and create your own sounds. Free. This program is produced in collaboration with Kent Lundberg, >> Read More |
Clark Art Start With Art Program | 08:05AM / Tuesday, January 07, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Saturday, Jan. 11 at 10 am, the Clark Art Institute offers a free activity program for young children. Introduce preschoolers to art with themed painting talks, hands-on art-making activities, and gallery guides tailored for children aged three to six and their caregivers. The program, designed to encourage creativity and engagement, will be held in the Michael Conforti Pavilion. Participants are advised to dress for potentially messy activities. >> Read More |
North Berkshire Contra Dance to Hold Monthly Event in Williamstown| 02:00PM / Monday, January 06, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The North Berkshire Contra Dance will host its monthly community dance on Saturday, January 11, at the First Congregational Church, 906 Main St., Williamstown. The event will feature live fiddle music and dances led by caller Julian Blechner. The dance will take place from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the church's Community Hall. Admission is pay-as-you-can, with a suggested contribution of $12 to $20. Barter, including assistance with cleanup, is also accepted. New dancers and families are encouraged to arrive at 7:30 p.m. for an introductory lesson. Participants can attend with or without a partner, as dancers typically rotate partners throughout the
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Science on Screen Returns for Another Season to Images Cinema| 08:07AM / Thursday, January 02, 2025 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Images Cinema is excited to announce another season of Science on Screen. This year's theme is "Eco-Disaster: How We Imagine Humankind Will Navigate Global Catastrophe" all showing on Wednesdays in January, beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Tickets are available on a sliding scale, $0-20. Each talk will start at 7pm, with the film immediately following. Images Cinema is located at 50 Spring Street, Williamstown. For the 2023-24 season of Science on Screen, Images developed a new format, presenting a series of talks paired with films tackling deep dives into contemporary scientific and societal challenges. For that pilot season, the theme was
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Triplex Special Screening of 'A Complete Unknown'| 03:37PM / Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.—The Triplex Cinema announces a special screening on Sunday, Jan. 5 of the critically-acclaimed film "A Complete Unknown," directed by James Mangold and starring Timothee Chalamet, Monica Barbara, Edward Norton and Elle Fanning. Based on the Elijah Wald book "Dylan Goes Electric," the film portrays Bob Dylan through his earliest folk music success until the momentous controversy over his use of electric instruments at the 1965 Newport Film Festival. The title of the film comes from the chorus of Dylan’s 1965 hit single "Like a Rolling Stone." Released on Dec. 25, "A Complete Unknown" has been widely praised by
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