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*** Clark Art Institute, librarians, curators and conservators will answer questions about paintings, prints, sculptures, pieces of silver or other art objects brought to the museum, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Registration required. 225 South St., Williamstown. Info: 413-458-2303 or clarkart.edu.
Art At Bagels Too, reception for exhibit of watercolor landscapes by Joel Rudnick of Williamstown, a draftsman, painter and sculptor of realism, 5-7 p.m. Through May 31. 166 North St., Pittsfield. Info: 413-499-0119.
Berkshire Museum, "Galleries in Bloom," a celebration of art and designers, featuring inaugural lecture by Ron Morgan, celebrity floral designer, (10:30 a.m.) 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $13/adults, $9/children 3-17, free/children under 3. Lecture cost: $35. South Street, Pittsfield. Info: berkshiremuseum.org or 413-443-7171.
Southern Vermont Arts Center, opening reception for exhibit titled "J.C. Leyendecker: America's 'Other' Illustrator," consisting of 50 original painted illustrations from the Haggin Museum of Stockton, Calif., which holds the world's largest collection of work by Leyendecker, arguably the nation's most popular illustrator and commercial artist, 2-4 p.m.
Blue Rider Stables, second annual benefit art show and sale, including paintings, photography, pottery, prints, weaving, jewelry, sculpture and drawings, 1-4:30 p.m. "Meet the Artists" event, 7-10 p.m. Dewey Hall, Route 7, Sheffield. Info: 413-528-5027 or bluerider.org.
Brill Gallery, opening reception for "The Art of World War II," a prelude to a new museum in Northern Berkshires, 6-8 p.m. 243 Union St., North Adams. Info: 800-294-2811 or brillgallery109.com.
Vermont State Craft Center at Frog Hollow, reception for "Figuratively Speaking: the Artwork of John and Linda Whitney," featuring original figurative artwork and artwork for the figure by this Essex Junction, Vt., husband-and-wife creative team, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Through May. 4716 Main St., Manchester Center, Vt. Info: 802-362-3321 or froghollow.org.
DANCE
Williams College, Dance Company spring concert, 7:30 p.m. '62 Center, Williamstown. Info: 62center.williams.edu.
Film
The Colonial, screening in conjunction with Pangea Day, a global film festival taking place in more than 60 countries worldwide, tapping the power of film to strengthen tolerance and compassion while uniting millions of people to build a better future, 2-6 p.m. Free. South Street, Pittsfield. Info: thecolonialtheatre.org.
Images Cinema, beginning of sixth annual 24-Hour Goosechase and Free-For-All for videographers of all levels of experience to shoot, edit and screen a video all within 24 hours, 11:30 a.m. 50 Spring St., Williamstown. Info: imagescinema.org or 413-458-1039.
Images Cinema, Williams College Department of English sponsors screening of "No Country for Old Men," 2 p.m. Cost: Pay what you can. 50 Spring St., Williamstown. Info: imagescinema.org.
Berkshire International Film Festival, panel discussion exploring "Art & Commerce: From Film to Farming, How Publicity Can Work For You," with marketing and publicity experts, 4-5 p.m. Free. Pearl's Restaurant, 47 Railroad St., Great Barrington. Info: biffma.com.
Kid Stuff
*** Bennington Museum, family workshop in conjunction with the exhibit "Reimagining the Distaff Toolkit," featuring chance to look for meaning of objects used in the exhibit and turning simple objects into works of art, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $8, $2/members; registration required. Route 9, Bennington, Vt. Info: benningtonmuseum.org or 802-447-1571.
Berkshire Museum, hands-on art course titled "The Innovation Playshop," where children 7 to 10 can find inspiration throughout the museum to imagine and concoct inventive sculptures, toys and other artful constructions, 11 a.m.-noon. Cost: $60. South Street, Pittsfield. Info: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org.
Berkshire Museum, "What's the Story?" discovery program, 1 p.m. South Street, Pittsfield. Info: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org.
Music
*** Northern Berkshire Creative Arts, Marafanyi Percussion presents "West African Drumming" for adults and mature teenagers, 4-5:30 p.m. Cost: $20, $15/members; registration required. Heritage State Park, North Adams. Info: 413-663-8338 or marafanyi.com.
Aston Magna, fourth annual series concludes with mezzo-soprano Paula Murrihy joining Artistic Director Daniel Stepner in a concert featuring Purcell and Handel, 6 p.m. Cost: $40, $30/seniors, free/up to two children per paid adult. St. James Church, Main and Taconic, Great Barrington. Info: 413-528-3595 or astonmagna.org.
Berkshire Community College, jazz concert featuring the BCC Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Free. K-111, West Street, Pittsfield. Info: 413-499-1660.
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, "Donizetti's La Fille du Regiment," encore presentation broadcast in HD, sung in French with English, Spanish and German subtitles, with running time of two hours, 45 minutes, 1:30 p.m. Cost: $23/adults, $21/seniors, $16/children under 13. Castle Street, Great Barrington. Info: mahaiwe.org.
Bennington College, Parts & Labor, applauded by Pitchfork for its "stunning use of space," tight drum work and an overall new and dynamic sound, 9 p.m. Free. Student Center, Bennington, Vt. Info: bennington.edu.
Mason Public Library, blues artist Marjorie Thompson, a dean at Brown University who is well-known for her original songs and talented finger-style guitar playing, will perform, 2 p.m. Free. 231 Main St., Great Barrington. Info: 413-274-3738.
Williams College, junior recital featuring Mimi Lou on cello playing Bohuslav Martinu's Cello Sonata No. 2; Paul Hindemith's Sonata for Solo Cello No. 3, opus 25; and Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in E Minor, opus 85 (1919), 2 p.m. Free. Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Williamstown. Info: music.williams.edu or 413-597-3146.
Sandisfield Arts Center, Judith Davidoff and the Consort of Viols will perform a cornucopia of Renaissance and Baroque pieces, 8 p.m. Cost: $20. 5 Hammertown Road, Sandisfield. Info: sandsifieldartscenter.org or 413-258-4100.
Vermont Arts Exchange, New York City violin/guitar duo Brazz Tree will perform in the final Basement Music Series concert of the 2007-08 season, featuring an opening act performance by 10-year-old violin virtuoso Trip McKee of Great Barrington, 8 p.m. Cost: $16/advance, $18/at the door. Sage Street Mill, North Bennington, Vt. Info: 802-442-5549 or vtartxchange.org.
Stamford Elementary School, fundraising concert to benefit the eighth-grade field trip featuring The Jamie Choquette Band with Stamford's own Crossfire, 7 p.m. Cost: $5/person, $10/family. Route 8, Stamford, Vt. Info: 802-694-1379.
Theater
Shakespeare & Company, Shakespeare & Young Company, comprising the 16- to 20-year-olds who participate in an after-school program for 13 weeks, will present its eighth annual Spring Session performances, featuring "Marina" and "The Law," 7:30 p.m. Cost: $12/adults, $8/students. Kemble Street, Lenox. Info: 413-637-3353 or shakespeare.org.
Williamstown Elementary School, presentation of "Mulan, Jr.," 7 p.m. Cost: $3, $1/seniors. School Street, Williamstown. Info: 413-458-5707.
Berkshire Community College, "Oliver!," the musical produced by the Eagles Band and The Two Of Us Productions, 8 p.m. Cost: $17, $15/students and seniors. Boland Theater, West Street, Pittsfield. Info: thetwoofusproductions.org or 518-329-6293.
Main Street Stage, Shakespeare workshop, featuring "The Tempest," "Romeo and Juliet" and "Twelfth Night," for actors and potential production staff of all levels of experience, 5-8 p.m. 57 Main St., North Adams. Info: 413-663-3240 or mainstreetstage.org.
Williams College, Cap and Bells presents "The Tempest," 8 p.m. Cost: $3. '62 Center, Williamstown. Info: 62center.williams.edu.
Miscellaneous
*** Simon's Rock, Discovery Day, a comprehensive introduction to the college for perspective students and their families, 9:30 a.m. Registration required. Blodgett House, Great Barrington. Info: 413-528-7312 or simons-rock.edu.
*** North Adams Regional Hospital, American Heart Association CPR class that uses a "practice while watching" method, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $40; registration required. Hospital Avenue, North Adams. Info: 413-664-5404.
Lenox Library, second annual Beer Tasting, where Jim Nejaime and Sadie Berkel of Nejaime's Wine and Liquors have arranged for representatives from some of the most popular international breweries, including Boulder, Dogfish Head, New Castle and Saranac, to explain their brewing process and offer samples, as well as instructional sessions on pouring beer and what glasses to use, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $30, $50 or $100; 21 and up only. 18 Main St., Lenox. Info: 413-637-2630 or lberkel@lenoxlib.org.
St. Mary's School, Mother's Day hanging basket plant sale, featuring more than 200 flowering baskets, including geraniums, fuchsia, mixed, petunia, begonia and impatiens, 8 a.m.-noon. Orchard Street, Lee. Info: leaguelineup.com/stmarysknights.
Truman Wheeler House, Sheffield Historical Society will hold its May meeting, featuring a discussion of the Wheeler House, presently in the process of restoration and the future home of the Great Barrington Historical Society Museum, Research and Education Center, 2 p.m. Free. Route 7, Great Barrington. Info: 413-229-2694 or sheffieldhistory.org.
Searles Middle School, "Walk for Water" to help drill wells in Burkina Faso, West Africa, in conjunction with Pangea Day, 9 a.m.-noon. 79 Bridge St., Great Barrington. Info: 413-644-4400.
Berkshire Botanical Garden, annual plant sale, featuring specialty plants attracting birds, bees and butterflies, along with succulents for reduced water consumption, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Routes 102 & 183, Stockbridge. Info: 413-298-3926 or berkshirebotanical.org.
Bushnell-Sage Library, best-selling local author Carol Gilligan, best known for her landmark study "In a Different Voice," which broke new ground in how we think about gender, psychology and moral behavior, will read from and sign her first novel "Kyra," a love story set against the history of Europe in the 20th century, 2 p.m. Free. 48 Main St., Sheffield. Info: 413-229-7004.
Berkshire Soul & Spirit Center, "Developing Your Own Inner Power" with Elizabeth Foley, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $100. 69 Main St., Lee. Info: 413-243-2834 or soulandspiritcenter.com.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Redeemer Lutheran Church's all-you-can-eat Italian feast, featuring homemade shrimp and spinach, lasagna, cheese ravioli, stuffed shells, baked ziti, pasta primavera salad, spaghetti, meatballs, Italian sausage, assorted sauces, artisan bread, Caesar salad, drinks and a brownie sundae for dessert, 4:30, 5:45 and 7 p.m. seatings. Cost: $12/adults, $6/children under 12. Pleasant and School streets, Bennington, Vt. Info: 802-442-8423.
Northshire Bookstore, prolific author and fly fisherman John Gierach presents his trademark mix of well-written fishing stories, evocative travelogue and social commentary in "Fool's Paradise," 11 a.m. Free. Orvis, Manchester, Vt. Info: 800-437-3700 or northshire.com.
Northshire Bookstore, bestselling author Elizabeth George presents "Careless in Red," a mystery that explores the perfect crime, 7 p.m. Free. 4869 Main St., Manchester, Vt. Info: 800-437-3700 or northshire.com.
Berkshire South Regional Community Center, Mother & Son Dance in honor of all mothers everywhere, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Crissey Road, Great Barrington. Info: 413-528-2810, ext. 10.
Southern Vermont College, memorial for retired Bennington Banner publisher Kelton B. Miller, who died May 10, 2007, featuring Southern Vermont College President Karen Gross; John Burbank Jr., retired commercial printing director of Eagle Publishing Co. and a cousin of Miller's; former Bennington town manager Bob Matteson, Bennington Town Clerk Timothy Corcoran and more, 2 p.m. Everett Theatre, Bennington, Vt. Info: 802-447-6389.
IS183 Art School, spring open house and art sale, to visit studios, meet instructors, participate in hands-on artmaking for both children and adults, take a tour, enjoy refreshments and shop for paintings, jewelry, ceramics and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Stockbridge. Info: 413-298-5252, ext. 100, or is183.org.
Papyri Books, WordPlay features David McLaughlin, author of "The Unfolding History of the Berkshires," with open mic to follow, 7 p.m. Free. Eagle Street, North Adams. Info: 413-664-0775 or inkberry.org.
Sonsini Animal Shelter, "Kittens 'n Cats Adoptathon," with kittens galore and some adult cats on the premises, along with shelter volunteers to answer all your questions, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Roxwell Pets, Allendale Shopping Center, Route 8, Pittsfield. Info: 413-448-9800 or pittsfieldanimals.org.
Adams Department of Veteran's Services, flag placement, public invited to help place flags at all local cemeteries, 2,000 flags to be placed, 9 a.m. Cemetery of your choice. Info: 413-743-8340.
