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Williams College Graduate Student to Present Judith M. Lenett Lecture at Clark Art Institute| 03:05PM / Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass.— Williams College graduate student Riley Yuen (M.A. Class of 2025) will present the 2024–25 Judith M. Lenett Lecture at the Clark Art Institute on Monday, May 19, at 5 p.m. Yuen, the Judith M. Lenett Memorial Fellow, will discuss her research on the artistic practice of Nam June Paik, focusing on a 1986 untitled multimedia piece recently acquired by the Plattsburgh State Art Museum. The artwork consists of two rectangular painted canvases joined at an angle, featuring three functional audio-visual units with rear-mounted monitors and two antennas on the top edges. Yuen’s research included examining comparable audio-visual units from the 1970s to the
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Clark Art Presents Reflections Gallery Talk | 08:00AM / Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Tuesday, May 20 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. Participants meet in the Museum Pavilion. 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
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Clark Art Institute to Present Free Outdoor Concert with Alexander Turnquist and 75 Dollar Bill| 11:52AM / Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute will host a free outdoor concert featuring Alexander Turnquist and 75 Dollar Bill on Sunday, May 18, at 5 p.m. The performance will take place on the Moltz Terrace of the Lunder Center at Stone Hill. Alexander Turnquist, a multi-instrumentalist and composer from Kingston, NY, is known for his use of the twelve-string acoustic guitar. 75 Dollar Bill, a New York-based duo consisting of Che Chen on guitar and Rick Brown on drums, performs music that blends improvisation with elements of jazz and psychedelia. Their 2019 album, "I Was Real", was recognized as the top album of the year by The Wire. The program is presented in
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Clark Art Institute to Host 'Reflections' Gallery Talk| 11:13AM / Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute will present "Reflections," a monthly gallery talk, on Tuesday, May 20, at 11 a.m. Participants will meet in the Museum Pavilion to engage with works of art from the Clark's collection. During the program, a Clark educator will guide the group in a contemplative exploration of one or two artworks, encouraging observation and participation to explore meaning and raise questions. This program offers an opportunity for close looking and introspection, differing from a conventional gallery tour. The event is free, but advance registration is required due to limited capacity. Additional information and registration are available
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Clark Art Institute to Air Metropolitan Opera's "Salome"| 08:16AM / Monday, May 12, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute will present a broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of "Salome" on Saturday, May 17, at 1 p.m. The screening is part of the 2024–25 season of The Met: Live in HD and will take place in the auditorium located in the Manton Research Center. The broadcast will feature the live performance, including backstage interviews and commentary. Yannick Nézet-Séguin will conduct Strauss’s opera, with Claus Guth directing a new production set in the Victorian era. The cast includes South African soprano Elza van den Heever as Salome, Swedish baritone Peter Mattei as Jochanaan, German tenor Gerhard
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North Berkshire Contra Dance Scheduled for Saturday| 06:07PM / Friday, May 09, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass.— The North Berkshire Contra Dance will host its monthly community contra dance on Saturday, May 10, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The event will feature live music by Joy Factor, a Massachusetts-based trio, and dance instruction by Albany caller Peter Stix. The contra dance will take place in the Community Hall of the First Congregational Church, located at 906 Main St., Williamstown. Instruction will begin at 7:30 p.m. The admission fee is pay-as-you-can, with a suggested range of $12 to $20. Joy Factor includes Gianna Marzilli Ericson and Rebecca Rose Weiss on fiddles, and Henry Yoshimura on guitar. The trio performs original, Celtic, Quebecois, and Old Time
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Clark Art Institute to Screen 'The Quiet Man'| 12:26PM / Friday, May 09, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute will continue its Pastoral on Paper film series with a screening of "The Quiet Man" (1952) on Thursday, May 15, at 6 p.m. The event will be held in the Manton Research Center. Directed by John Ford and set in the 1920s, "The Quiet Man" stars John Wayne as Sean Thornton, an American boxer who returns to his birthplace of Innisfree to claim his family farm. The film explores themes of tradition, ceremony, and rural life. The film has a run time of 2 hours and 9 minutes. The screening is free. Accessible seating is available; for inquiries, call 413 458 0524. >> Read More |
Misty Blues Benefit Concert Scheduled for Berkshire Nursing Families| 07:28AM / Friday, May 09, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Berkshire Nursing Families (BNF) has announced a benefit concert featuring the band Misty Blues. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 16, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the '62 Center at Williams College. Misty Blues is expected to perform their Queens of the Blues set. The concert will support BNF's mission to provide free feeding and parenting support to families in the Berkshire County region. Established in 1998, BNF offers services such as in-home lactation consultations, a 24/7 support line, peer groups, playgroups, and childbirth and breastfeeding classes. The organization relies on community support to offer these services at no cost to >> Read More |
Images Cinema Fundraiser to Feature Christopher Reeve Documentary| 07:58AM / Thursday, May 08, 2025 | |
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Images Cinema will host a fundraising event, "Remembering Christopher Reeve," on Wednesday, May 14, as part of its Look Forward Capital Campaign. The event will begin with a VIP reception at 6 p.m. in the Images Lounge, featuring special guest James Naughton and community members. This will be followed by a screening of the documentary "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" and a conversation in the theater. The Look Forward campaign aims to continue the legacy of Christopher Reeve and enhance accessibility at the theater. Reeve, known for his portrayal of Superman and his involvement with the Williamstown Theatre >> Read More |
Clark Art to Host Gallery Talk for People with Dementia and Caregivers| 07:48AM / Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute will host a free gallery talk program, "Meet Me at the Clark," on Monday, May 12, at 1 p.m. The program is designed for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. The event will take place in the permanent collection galleries when the museum is closed to the general public. Specially trained educators will lead open-ended conversations about art. Advance registration is required, and capacity is limited. To register, individuals should call the Education Department Coordinator at 413 458 0563. Care partners must also register. More information can be found at clarkart.edu/events. >> Read More |
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