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SUMMARY:Serena Granbery Solo Show
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception May 16 4-6 PM  Show continues most weekends 11-3 or by appointment\, contact gallery@sandisfieldartscenter.org. \nUsing bronze\, clay\, concrete\, oil\, wax\, and wood\, Serena Granbery’s work reflects her deep connection to the natural world in work that echoes her reverence for the environment and ecology. \nGallery shows and opening receptions are free. \nCloses June 14.
URL:https://sandisfieldartscenter.org/event/serena-granbery-solo-show/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Free,Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000
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SUMMARY:The Poetry of Kinship: Joan Barasovska\, Jayne Benjulian\, & Hilde Weisert - Free
DESCRIPTION:Pictured: Joan Barasovska\, Jayne Benjulian\, Hilde Weisert \nA reading and conversation with three  award-winning poets on the many forms of kinship: with family\, community\, heritage\, and the natural world.  \nJayne Benjulian is the author of Five Sextillion Atoms (Saddle Road Press\, 2016).  Her collection\, said David Wojahn\, is a “highly distinctive and gripping book notable for the ways in which it combines the stories of family history with larger matters of public history.”  \nHer poems\, widely published\, have been shortlisted for the James Hearst Poetry Prize\, the Fish Poetry Prize and the Bridport Prize. She served as chief speechwriter for Apple and investigator for the Public Defender in King County\, WA. She lives in the Berkshire Hills where she edits the work of prose writers and poets. \nJayne was an Ossabaw Island Project Fellow; teaching fellow at Emory University; lecturer in the Graduate Program in Theater at San Francisco State University; and Fulbright Teaching Fellow in Lyon\, France.   www.jaynebenjulian.com  \nJoan Barasovska is a poet living in Chapel Hill\, NC. In lyrical\, accessible poetry\, Joan contemplates the lifetime of a woman: as a girl\, a daughter\, a young woman in despair\, and a wife and mother. At the brink of old age\, living in welcome solitude\, she revisits memory with broadened perspective. \nJoan hosts a poetry series sponsored by the North Carolina Poetry Society at independent bookstore McIntyre’s Books. Joan was selected by the Poetry Society as their 2026 Pinesong Dedicatee. She has been nominated for Best of the Net and four times for a Pushcart Prize. Her books have been reviewed in numerous literary journals. She is the author of Birthing Age (Finishing Line Press\, 2018); Carrying Clare (Main Street Rag\, 2022); Orange Tulips (Redhawk Publications\, 2022); and Unblessed\, Unsung (Main Street Rag\, 2025)  www.joanbarasovska.com \n“In Unblessed\, Unsung\, Joan Barasovska carries us from the Eastern European shtetl to a Philadelphia tailor shop\, from a bright baseball star to his businessman brother\, from father to son\, from mother to daughter. Drawn from photographs and family history\, these poems form a steady line of family through dark times. Reading them is like standing in a darkroom watching images emerge\, silver on paper\, under a red safelight: fragile magic.” —Mimi Herman\, author of The Kudzu Queen \nHilde Weisert’s 2015 poetry collection The Scheme of Things was published by David Robert Books. Her work has appeared in LIBER: A Feminist Journal\, Cold Mountain Review\, Plume\, Paterson Literary Review\, the Journal of the American Medical Association\, The Hudson Review\, The Cincinnati Review\, Prairie Schooner\, The Sun\, and elsewhere. Awards: 2017 Gretchen Warren Award (NE Poetry Club)\, 2016 Tiferet Poetry Award\, 2008 Lois Cranston Prize\, and three Virginia Center for the Creative Arts fellowships. She is co-president of the Sandisfield Arts Center She is co-president of the Sandisfield Arts Center.. www.hildeweisert.com \n“Hilde Weisert’s quiet\, versatile poetic voice\, fully at ease in narrative and lyric\, is distinguished by vivid accuracy of thought and speech\, modest but absolute courage in choice of subject\, a dry\, sweet humor\, and a generosity of spirit that brings me back to her book again and again.”\n– Ursula Le Guin \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sandisfieldartscenter.org/event/the-poetry-of-kinship-joan-barasovska-jayne-benjulian-hilde-weisert-free/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Free,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
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SUMMARY:Ye Trodden Path: A History of the Knox Trail
DESCRIPTION:Picture above shows a section of the trail including Sandisfield and Otis.  \nIn this new book\, published by the Berkshire County Historical Society and the Knox Trail 250th Committee\, a panel of local history authors traces the history and of the trail that Col. Henry Knox took to bring captured British cannons to Gen. Washington in Boston\, including fascinating original research. \nThe work is the collaboration of five local historian-authors: Bernard Drew of Great Barrington\, a foremost authority on both Berkshires history and the Knox Trail; Gary Leveille of the Great Barrington Historical Society; Rob Hoogs\, Monterey Historical Society; Ron Bernard\, Sandisfield Historical Commission; and Tom Ragusa\, Otis Historical Commission. \nBooks will be available for sale and signing. \nFrom the Sandisfield Times: \nTwo chapters of the book concentrate on the seven-mile\, mostly undeveloped segment through Otis State Forest in Sandisfield\, extending into the town of Otis. This is the longest surviving original stretch of the one-time colonial “military road” that connected Boston and Albany. \nThe impetus for the book was a true map of this unspoiled section compiled by long-time DCR employee Tom Ragusa. Tom devoted more than two decades of meticulous research including early documents he discovered in State archives together with modern survey techniques. The result is a definitive map of the road as it was in the 17th and 18th centuries. \nA chapter is devoted to Tom’s fascinating journey and why what he did is important. \nHis map will be included in the book\, in color\, as a six-foot fold-out! \nRon Bernard writes about the history of the former Indian trail before it was a military road and its many colloquial names. Also included are his original research findings about five Sandisfield taverns along the “Great Road” which welcomed the Knox teamsters as they passed through on January 12-13\, 1776. \nLimited number of reduced price community tickets @ $10. \n  \n 
URL:https://sandisfieldartscenter.org/event/ye-trodden-path-a-history-of-the-knox-trail/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Paid,Talks and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Ari & Mia: New England Roots Music
DESCRIPTION:TICKET SALES HAVE CLOSED BUT PLENTY OF ROOM FOR WALK INS! \nAri & Mia\, New England’s chamber-folk sister duo\, combine the styles of Southern and Northeastern fiddle music and the early American songbook with their “strikingly beautiful harmonies” and sophisticated Americana sound. \n“The two have blended a strong — yet dainty — mix of fiddle\, banjo\, and cello with percussion sprinkled to taste. Their whimsical vocals intertwine with each other and sometimes it’s hard to decipher the two voices apart from each other. The duo would easily be seen/heard on the same bill as Ani DiFranco\, Regina Spektor\, Rasputina and Jewel.”  — Valley Advocate \nThis concert is a celebration of the release of their brand new album\, Learning Your Name—a collection of eight songs that captures the awe and joy of raising young children. \nAs Ari says\, “…this particular album of ours is special and not in a way that calls attention to ourselves but in a way that asks other people to pay attention\, to listen deeply\, to access the wonderment of caregiving often buried beneath layers of burnout and exhaustion. In the words of our older sister Rabbi Shoshana Friedman\, these songs are ‘caregiving as liturgy.’” \nAbout Community tickets: We make available a limited number of Community tickets @ $10. (on a first come\, first served basis) to most paid events to make our events affordable for more members of the community. Honor system\, no proof required.   \nTo buy tickets\, press the + for the number you want – then Get Tickets will work (as long as tickets are available).
URL:https://sandisfieldartscenter.org/event/ari-mia-new-england-roots-music/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family,Paid,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000
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SUMMARY:Four Fabulous Fridays: Open Mic Series - Free
DESCRIPTION:June 19\, July 17\, Aug. 21\, Sept. 18. \nSeasoned performer or just starting out\, come and share your talent—Music\, poetry\, comedy. drama\, or whatever! Or just come enjoy some live entertainment. \nPerformers please arrive 15 minutes early to sign up.
URL:https://sandisfieldartscenter.org/event/four-fabulous-fridays-open-mic-series-free/
LOCATION:Sandisfield Arts Center\, 5 Hammertown Road\, Sandisfield\, MA\, 01255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Open mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Drawing - Session 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Michael O’Rourke in his studio \nIn this three-session class series\, participants will develop observational skills through the act of drawing. Each session will work from a simple still-life setup. Techniques introduced will include: contour-line drawing with pencil; linear perspective; conveying volume through shading using charcoal\, graphite and pencil; combining contour-lines and shading in a single drawing. \nMax 10 students\, age 16 and up. All materials provided \nSessions in this 3-session series on 6/20\, 6/27\, 7/11. $75 fee covers the 3-series class. \nMichael O’Rourke has been a professional artist for fifty years. He was a professor of digital art for thirty years at Pratt Institute\, NYC and is now Emeritus. \nFor samples of his drawing see http://michaelorourke.com/dwg/dwg.htm. \n  \n 
URL:https://sandisfieldartscenter.org/event/introduction-to-drawing-3-session-series/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Paid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T180000
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SUMMARY:To Please the Palette - Opening Reception - Free
DESCRIPTION:“Peony”:  plate by Adrienne Miesmer \nOpening reception 4 – 6 PM. Show continues most weekends 11-3 or by appointment\, contact gallery@sandisfieldartscenter.org. \nWatercolors by Susie Crofut\, ceramics by Adrienne Miesmer. \nTo Please the Palette is a unique art show that combines the fluidity of watercolors and the tactile beauty of ceramics. Together\, the works create a rich sensory experience where color\, texture\, and creativity merge to showcase the talents of two artists who share a lifelong bond. \nGallery shows and opening receptions are free. \nShow closes August 9. \nBlue Vase by Susie Crofut
URL:https://sandisfieldartscenter.org/event/to-please-the-palette-opening-reception/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Free,Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T180000
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SUMMARY:To Please the Palette
DESCRIPTION:“Blue Vase”\, watercolor by Susie Crofut \nOpening Reception June 21  4-6 PM.  Show continues Sundays through August 9\, 1-3 or by appointment\, contact gallery@sandisfieldartscenter.org. \nWatercolors by Susie Crofut\, ceramics by Adrienne Miesmer. \nTo Please the Palette is a unique art show that combines the fluidity of watercolors and the tactile beauty of ceramics. Together\, the works create a rich sensory experience where color\, texture\, and creativity merge to showcase the talents of two artists who share a lifelong bond. \nGallery shows and opening receptions are free. \nShow closes August 9. \n“Peony\,” plate by Adrienne Miesmer\nMore pictures from the show
URL:https://sandisfieldartscenter.org/event/to-please-the-palette/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Free,Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T233000
DTSTAMP:20260331T142615Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Drawing - Session 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Second session of this three-session class series. Sign up before the first class – for tickets see Introduction to Drawing – Session 1 of 3 \nSessions in this 3-session series on 6/20\, 6/27\, 7/11. $75 fee covers the 3-series class. \n  \n 
URL:https://sandisfieldartscenter.org/event/introduction-to-drawing-3-session-series-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Paid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T180000
DTSTAMP:20260629T122835Z
CREATED:20260331T143148Z
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SUMMARY:Romantic Rhapsody: Masterworks for Cello and Piano
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Wendy Sutter\, cellist; Anita Castiglione and Paul Posnak\, pianists \nOnline sales end at 2 PM\, but we can accommodate walk-ins. \nA special evening of musical virtuosity with internationally renowned cellist Wendy Sutter and acclaimed resident artists Paul Posnak and Anita Castiglione performing timeless sonata masterpieces by Johannes Brahms and Claude Debussy and two passionate Spanish works\, Siete Canciones Populares  of Manuel De Falla and the brilliant\, humorous Requiebros of Gaspar Cassado.. \nAbout Wendy Sutter: Heralded as “one of the great leading cellists of the classical stage” by the Wall Street Journal\, Wendy Sutter has proven herself as one of the foremost and diverse soloists of her generation. Having performed widely on five continents\, she has been acclaimed by critics in all major publications including The New York Times\, Strad Magazine\, The Washington Post\, The Los Angeles Times\, and The San Francisco Chronicle. \nSandisfield Arts Center audiences are familiar with pianist Paul Posnak and Anita Castiglione from their thrilling four-hand piano concert here last year. \nPaul Posnak’s international career as a concert pianist\, recording artist\, transcriber and sought-after teacher began as a child prodigy with a full scholarship to the Juilliard Preparatory School of Music at the age of eight.  Recipient of Bachelors\, Masters and Doctoral degrees at Juilliard\, and of the Loeb Prize (Juilliard’s highest award)\, he won First Prizes in the International J.S. Bach Competition and the Concert Artists Guild Competition in New York.  He has performed at the White House\, The Supreme Court\, and The Kennedy Center in Washington\, D.C.\, at Carnegie Recital and Tully Halls in New York\, and throughout Europe\, South America\, and Asia to critical acclaim. \nAnita Castiglione’s career as a soloist\, collaborative pianist\, and music educator began with piano studies in Massachusetts at the age of six.  She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Miami and a Master’s degree from The Juilliard School\, both in piano performance. She was the recipient of the prestigious Juilliard Alumni Award. She earned her Doctorate in Collaborative Piano from the University of Miami.  She is an active pianist in the Miami and West Palm Beach areas and is adjunct faculty and choral pianist for the Frost Chorale\, Bella Voce\, and Chamber Singers at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. \nProgram preview: \nSonata for Cello and Piano in D Minor\, L. 135 by Claude Debussy (1862–1918) \nSuite populaire espagnole by Manuel de Falla (1876–1946). Transcribed for cello and piano by Maurice Maréchal \nSonata No. 1 for Cello and Piano in E Minor\, Op. 38 by Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) \nRequiebros by Gaspar Cassadó (1897–1966) \nAbout Community tickets: We make available a limited number of Community tickets @ $10. (on a first come\, first served basis) to make our events affordable for more members of the community. Honor system\, no proof required.   \nTo buy tickets\, press the + for the number you want – then Get Tickets will work (as long as tickets are available). Make sure the correct number are selected before you press the Get Tickets button. If you make a mistake\, you can go to your cart and change the quantity.
URL:https://sandisfieldartscenter.org/event/romantic-rhapsody-masterworks-for-cello-and-piano/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Paid,Performances,Special Events
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