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VOL. V NO. 08 04/15/2024

Events

Arbor Day

Arbor Day Event, Friday April 26, from noon — 3pm at the corner of Elm and Main St.

Sponsored by the Stockbridge Forestry and Agricultural Commission, with the Austen Riggs Green Team, and students from the Monument Mountain High School Horticulture Program.

This is a popular and important annual program. Free tree seedlings including American Hazelnut, Black Walnut, Witch Hazel, and more with some surprises are given out for free. Just plant them and watch Stockbridge glow green. Go early for the best choice selection!

A huge thank you to Forestry and Agricultural Commission member Lisa Bozzuto for her work in organizing this event, to the whole Commission and its partners — MMHS and Austen Riggs

Berkshire Theatre Group

The Berkshire Theatre Group — From The Young Frankenstein (June 27) to A White Christmas (December 5), Berkshire Theater Group has a varied season — discover Stockbridge Theater 2024. www.Berkshiretheatre.org

Stockbridge Library

KIDS

Slime Squad (Ages 4+, signup required) — Tuesday, April 16 @ 3:45 pm — 4:30 pm

Play with Clay (Ages 3+) — Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 3:30pm — 4:30pm

NEW!! Family Movie Afternoon Featuring Encanto — Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 2pm

LEGOs in the Library (Ages 3+) Thursday, April 18, 2024, 3:30 pm — 4:30 pm

ADULTS

Author Maggie Jackson in conversation with Anastasia Stanmeyer on the book Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure — Saturday, April 27, 2024, 3pm -4pm

Alan C. Miller, News Literacy Project, in conversation with Martin Baron — Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2pm — 3pm

Stockbridge Library Annual Golf & Racquets Challenge — Tuesday, June 11 — New this year: Pickleball!

Catherine Willows’ on Getting a Better Night’s Sleep — Saturday, April 20, 2024, 3pm — 4:00 pm

Norman Rockwell

Norman Rockwell Museum presents Collage Workshop with artist Joan Hall May 18 at 11am — 3pm.

This program is for all ages and is free with museum admission. If you would like to attend the lecture as well, you will be prompted to reserve your space in the checkout below your Museum Admission.

Join artist Joan Hall for a drop-in workshop focusing on collage techniques and composition. Learn about Hall’s collage practice and try your hand at creating your own unique collage.

Artist Lecture with Joan Hall May 18 at 3pm

Collage & Assemblage: Past & Present

Join artist Joan Hall for an illustrated lecture on the history of collage from 12th century Japan to contemporary photo illustration. Learn how artists recycled everyday items into artwork using such materials as money, spare tires, and even their own blood. This presentation promises to be both educational and entertaining. Hall’s work is featured in the current exhibition Mystery and Wonder: Highlights from the Illustration Collection.

$10 with museum admission. Members are free. Reserve your seat online. Seating is limited. If you plan to visit the galleries, please plan to arrive at least 1 hour prior to the start of the lecture. Please note: museum admission is separate from the lecture.

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