June 28 - The world renowned cellist Wendy Sutter peforms with pianists Paul Posnak and Anita Castiglione
Photo above, Hannah Fries, by Susan Quinn. Award-winning local poets Hannah Fries and Hilde Weisert read poems and lyrical essays inspired by "the landscape we live" -- whether it be spring ephemerals, wandering cows, turkey families, birch trees, creeks running and creeks dry, mud, or mountainsides. Hannah Fries is a poet, writer, and editor. She [...]
An event, with music, to recognize and honor a few of the people who quietly keep our community thriving. For 2025, we are pleased to recognize Mary Bredenfoerder, Zoë Marinelli Nelson, Linda Riiska, and Bill Price, and one surprise announcement, who each in their own way help make Sandisfield a great town. Please come and [...]
Animal communication researcher Kari Weil, University Professor of Letters at Wesleyan University, shares insights on the language between humans and horses. To learn to ride a horse is to learn a language we don’t realize we are already speaking. In this talk Kari Weil, a professor at Wesleyan University and part-time resident of Monterey, will [...]
Panel discussion led by acclaimed author Courtney Maum with award-winning local authors of books on the relationship of horses and humans. Courtney, author of the memoir, The Year of the Horses, will be talking with Donnaldson Brown, author of Because I Loved You, and Barbara Newman, author of The Dreamcatcher Codes, about their stories and [...]
Picture is of Maxine Kumin's PoBiz Farm (Maxine on her horse), from the Maxine Kumin website Free. The relationship of humans and horses has inspired some of the most moving and acclaimed poetry by some of our greatest poets. Today's event is an opportunity for community members to come and read (out loud) their favorite [...]
Our open mic nights are the perfect venue for showcasing your talent. Seasoned performer or just starting out - bring your music, poetry, comedy, dance, or whatever creative talent you have to share. Or just come to enjoy some live entertainment and get a new perspective on your neighbors. Four Fridays June 20, July 18, [...]
Free! Writer and performer Sally-Jane Heit defied the odds and, at the spry age of 91, wrote and published her memoir, Not Yet! Sally-Jane will share excerpts from her inspiring memoir and reveal how she tackled the "sand mountain" of creating a book. Then she invites you to share your own thoughts and stories in [...]
New date to be announced - Please check back Join us for refreshments at 7 - film screening at 7:30 Award-winning photojournalist and filmmaker Andre Lambertson returns for a screening of another film, Charm City. Andre will talk a bit about his work around the world as a photojournalist and then screen the compelling, important [...]
We are fortunate to have the award-winning duo pianists, Anita Castiglione and Paul Posnak (pictured above), as neighbors. In today's recital, they will play music of America and France in a "pas de deux." This concert celebrates the intertwined relationship of the United States and France, central allies and influences upon each other at the [...]
Talk by Tom Ryan, Department of Conservation and Recreation’s South Berkshire District management forester on understanding forest stressors to help develop the right forest management strategy. After an overview of forest stressors including insects/diseases, climate change and human activities, Ryan will talk about developing a stress management strategy anchored by clearly defining one's goals and [...]