Calendar

Thursday

November 1

ART

Berkshire Community College

Art lecture with Joanne F. Desmond, 12:15 p.m., K111, Koussevitzky Arts Center, West Street, Pittsfield.

DANCE

MASS MoCA

"LeWitticisms," evening of dance and music inspired by Sol LeWitt’s wall drawings on display, with Williams College’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble, 6:30 and 8 p.m., galleries, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, (413) 662-2111.

FILM

Berkshire Museum

"The Story of Film: An Odyssey," 15-part love letter to the movies, this week features, part 5, "Postwar Cinema," (1940s), and part 6, "Sex & Melodrama," (1950s), 7 p.m., 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.

Clark Art Institute

"Edvard Munch," docudrama on the grim Norwegian painter, part of the "Old Masters in New Frames" film series, 7 p.m., 225 South St., Williamstown, (413) 458-2303.

New Lebanon Library

Community film night featuring "Gerrymandering," 7 p.m., discussion to follow, 550 State Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., (518) 794-8844.

THEATER

Berkshire School

"The Importance of Being Earnest," a trivial comedy for serious people by Oscar Wilde, 7:30 p.m., Allen Theater, Berkshire School, Sheffield.

Clark Art Institute

"Timon of Athens," by William Shakespeare, live transmission presented by London’s National Theatre, 2 p.m., 225 South

Shakespeare & Company

"The 39 Steps," adaptation of John Buchan’s novel, 7:30 p.m., Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, Kemble Street, Lenox, (413) 637-1199.

Friday

November 2

ART

Norman Rockwell Museum

"Meet Rockwell’s Models," with artist Daisy Rockwell, granddaughter of Norman Rockwell, who will share memories of modeling for her grandfather, 2:30 p.m., Route 183, Stockbridge, (413) 298-4100.

Ventfort Hall

Hands-on workshop on what it takes to create plaster masterpieces, with master plasterer Jeffrey Gulick, 3 to 5 p.m., 104 Walker St., Lenox; reservations: (413) 637-3206.

KID STUFF

Berkshire Museum

"WeeRead Pajama Party," wear your pajamas for a night of storytelling and reading, each gallery to feature a different story and storyteller, 6 to 9 p.m., 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.

MUSIC

Colonial Theatre

Eagles Band 76th anniversary free community concert, featuring the Eagles Big Band and Wind Symphony, 7 p.m., 111 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 997-4444.

Dewey Hall

"Dewey Hall Folk Music Series" featuring multi-instrumentalist David Reed, blend of Berkshire Caribbean funk and blues, 7:30 p.m., 91 Main St., Sheffield; www.DeweyHall.com.

Williams College

Berkshire Symphony, varied works, 8 p.m., Chapin Hall; preconcert talk at 7:15 p.m., Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Williamstown.

THEATER

Berkshire School

"The Importance of Being Earnest," a trivial comedy for serious people by Oscar Wilde, 7:30 p.m., Allen Theater, Berkshire School, Sheffield.

Shakespeare & Company

"The 39 Steps," adaptation of John Buchan’s novel, 7:30 p.m., Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, Kemble Street, Lenox, (413) 637-1199.

Saturday

November 3

ART

Norman Rockwell Museum

"Graphic Consciousness: The Visual Culture and Institutions of the Industrial Labor Movement," with John Ott, associate professor of art history at James Madison University, a look at the visual communications related to the industrial labor movement, 5:30 p.m., Route 183, Stockbridge, (413) 298-4100.

COMMUNITY

Berkshire Botanical Garden

"Making Alcohol-Free Spirits: Cordials, Shrubs and Syrups from Fruit and Flowers," lecture/demonstration, 10 to noon; "The Big Squeeze: Making Apple Cider (Hard and Sweet)," demonstration/sampling, 1 to 3 p.m.; "Landscape Design Clinic," workshop/traveling field study, 9 to 5, call for more information on all programs. Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge, (413) 298-3926, ext. 15.

Eastern States Exposition

Fiber Festival of New England, through Sunday, Mallary Complex, Big E grounds, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, (413) 737-2443.

CRAFT FAIRS

Hinsdale Lions Club

Two floors of crafters and vendors including jewelry, candles, holiday decorations and more, 10 to 4, 337 Maple S.t, Route 143, Hinsdale.

DANCE

Berkshire Ballroom

Shriner’s Hospital benefit dance, dance lesson from 7 to 7:45 p.m., dancing from 7:45 to 11 p.m., with Irv and Esther Mindlin, Masonic Temple, 116 South St., Pittsfield, www.berkshireballroom.org.

KID STUFF

Berkshire Museum

"Rethink! Stuff," family-friendly art activities inspired by "Rethink! American Indian Art," including hands-on beaded medallion workshop at 10 a.m., beaded medallion workshop for all ages at 11:30 a.m., gallery talk and beadwork demonstration at 2 p.m., 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.

Lenox Library

Live llama visit, from Country Quilt llama farm, for ages 3 and up, 11 a.m., Main Street, Lenox, (413) 637-0197, ext. 105.

Spectrum Playhouse

"Family First Saturday at the Spectrum," with Roger the Jester, 11 a.m., 20 Franklin St., Lee.

LECTURES

Berkshire Museum

"The World Was All Before Them," with Maureen Hickey, four-part series on American 19th-century art as the embodiment of the historical, social, cultural, philosophical and religious movements in America, this week focuses on the Hudson River School landscape artists, 10 a.m., 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.

Western Gateway

"Indian Summer ... A History," illustrated lecture offered as part of "Native American Heritage Month," on the seasonal myths of Indian Summer, 3 p.m., Western Gateway Heritage State Park, Route 8, North Adams, (4130 663-6312.

LITERARY

Cafe Omi

Book signing and tasting with local food writer Elizabeth Field, with her new book, "Marmalade: Sweet and Savory Spread for a Sophisticated Taste," 1 to 3 p.m., Charles B. Benenson Visitors Center of Omi International ArtsCenter, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, N.Y., (518) 392-4747.

MUSIC

Colonial Theatre

Ronan Tynan, former member of the Irish Tenors, 8 p.m., 111 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 997-4444.

MASS MoCA

Ben Perowsky’s Moodswing Orchestra, featuring DJ TK Wonder, 8 p.m., Cllub B-10, Marshall Street, North Adams, (413) 662-2111.

OUTDOORS

Berkshire Knapsackers

Hike Taconic Crest Trail-Petersburg Pass to Berlin Mountain and Southeat Hollow; call for information: Karen Ross, (518) 794-7474 or Vicky Singer, (413) 442-3701.

THEATER

Beaver Mill

The Redroom, featuring an hour of life drawing, mingling, raffles and snacks at 8 p.m., followed at 9 p.m. by skits, dance, songs, and improvised raps, fundraiser for Main Street Stage, Studio 21 South, North Adams, (413) 664-7745.

Berkshire School

"The Importance of Being Earnest," a trivial comedy for serious people by Oscar Wilde, 7:30 p.m., Allen Theater, Berkshire School, Sheffield.

Shakespeare & Company

"The 39 Steps," adaptation of John Buchan’s novel, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, Kemble Street, Lenox, (413) 637-1199.

Sunday

November 4

ART

Berkshire Museum

"Rethink! Hands-On Workshop: Southern Beaded Baby Moccasins," sewing and/or beading experience required, materials provided, 10 a.m., 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.

COMMUNITY

Hancock Historical Commission

"The Changing Farm," topic of 22nd gathering of the commission, with featured speaker Donald Leab of Ioka Valley Farm, 2 to 4 p.m., Hancock School; information: Marjorie Feathers, (413) 738-5956.

DANCE

Clark Art Institute

"Giselle," classical ballet in two acts with Natalia Osipova and Leonid Sarafanov, recorded at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, 1 p.m., 225 South St., Williamstown, (413) 458-2303.

FILM

Berkshire Museum

"Shadows in Paradise," 2009 documentary on the cultural limbo and disconnection that afflicted 30,000 intellectuals who were exiled from Europe when Hitler came to power, 2 p.m., Little Cinema, 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.

KID STUFF

The Egg

"The Ugly Duckling and the Tortoise & the Hare," with Lightwire Theatre, free admission for adults who accompany their children, 3 p.m., Empire State Plaza, Albany, N.Y., (518) 473-1845.

MUSIC

Berkshire Music School

Community intergenerational drum circle with Otha Day, 1 to 2 p.m., Taft Recital Hall, 30 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, (413) 442-1411.

First Congregational/Pittsfield

"French Fireworks," all-French organ concert with Ann Labounsky, sponsored by Berkshire Chapter of American Guild of Organists, 3 p.m., First Church of Christ, Congregational, Park Square, Pittsfield.

First Congregational/S. Egremont

Becket Praise Team in concert, 3 p.m., sanctuary, South Egremont, (413) 528-2368.

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Toots and the Maytals, 50th anniversary acoustic tour, ska and reggae music, 7 p.m., 14 Castle St., Great Barrington, (413) 528-0100.

OUTDOORS

Berkshire Knapsackers

Appalachian Trail, Route 23, Monterey, to junction of Boardman and Kellogg Road in Great Barrington, 7.1 miles over East and June mountains and ridgewalk through Ice Gulch, not suitable for beginners; call for information: Dona, (413) 717-1665.

Hoffmann Bird Club

Annual census of central Berkshire lakes and wetlands, meet at Berkshire Museum, South Street, Pittsfield, 7 a.m.; bring lunch and a scope, trip ends around 3 p.m. Information: Tom Tyning, (413) 442-2165.

THEATER

Shakespeare & Company

"The 39 Steps," adaptation of John Buchan’s novel, 2 p.m., Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, Kemble Street, Lenox, (413) 637-1199.

Monday

November 5

COMMUNITY

Hoffmann Bird Club

Monthly meeting featuring "The Importance of eBird," with Marshall Iliff, eBird/Avian Knowledge Network Project leader, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 7 p.m., Berkshire Life Insurance, 700 South St., Pittsfield.

KID STUFF

Nature Play

Preschool drop-in nature class, sponsored by Williamstown Rural Lands, features outdoor activities, stories and crafts, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Sheep Hill headquarters, 671 Cold Spring Road, Williamstown, (413) 458-2494 or www.wrlf.org.

LECTURES

Bennington College

"The Power of Song," with Linda Richards from Clearwater, an environmental organization devoted to cleaning and protecting the Hudson River, 7 p.m., CAPA Symposium, Bennington, Vt., (802) 379-5116.

The Mount

"Walter Gay and Edith Wharton: Their Friendship and Aesthetics," with Isabel Taube, author of the upcoming book, "Impressions of Interiors: Gilded Age Paintings by Walter Gay," 4 p.m., 2 Plunkett St., Lenox, (413) 551-5100.

MUSIC

UMass Amherst

Opus One Chamber Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Bezanson Recital Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, (413) 545-2511.

Tuesday

November 6

MUSIC

Clark Art Institute

"The Met: Live in HD," featuring Ades’s "The Tempest," Metropolitan Opera premiere, noon, 225 South St., Williamstown, (413) 458-2303.

Smith College

"Noon Hour Concert Series," mini-classical concert performed by members of the music faculty, this week features Ellen Redman, flute; Kirsten Lipkins, oboe, and Grant Moss, harpsichord, works of Couperin and Loeillet, 12:30 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall, Northampton, (413) 585-3222.

Wednesday

November 7

KID STUFF

Nature Play

Nature play drop off program sponsored by Williamstown Rural Lands, features outdoor activities, stories, games and nature crafts, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Sheep Hill headquarters, 671 Cold Spring Road, Williamstown, (413) 458-2494 or www.wrlf.org.

Norman Rockwell Museum

"Kids’ Create," interactive look at the world of art for ages 2 to 5, and their caregivers, 10:30 a.m., Route 183, Stockbridge, (413) 298-4100.

MUSIC

UMass Amherst

Infinity Brass, works of Oscar Boehme and Jan Bach, 8:15 p.m., Bezanson Recital Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, (413) 545-2511.

Williams College

"MidWeek Music," lunchtime music series, 12:15 p.m., seating on stage of Chapin Hall, Williamstown.