Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) available during tax season. Drop-offs started Jan 23rd and the last day for drop-off is Apr 11, 2023. The program provides free tax prep to households earning $60K or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-language speakers.

Free

The Work of Ty Allan Jackson

Berkshire Museum

Ty is an award-winning children’s book author, literacy advocate, captivating motivational speaker, and honorary Doctorate recipient. The exhibition plans to highlight the how Ty Allan Jackson began his career, how he developed his literature, and what motivates his work, both on the page and his work in the community promoting childhood literacy.

$8 – $15

West African & Caribbean Drum and Song Classes

The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts 28 Renne Ave, Pittsfield, MA

EVERY MONDAY with Aimee Gelinas M.ED at the The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield. 5:30pm beginner / 6:30pm advanced. Registration REQUIRED for all new students. Class is on Zoom during inclement weather, masks required for all. For registration (required), drum rental and class fee info email: aimee@gaiaroots.com. Visit www.tamarackhollow.com.

$10 – $15

NAACP Monthly Branch Meeting

NAACP Monthly Branch Meeting:
Please remember there is a NEW Zoom link for all branch meetings going forward. 
All members will receive email with the Zoom link prior to the meeting. If you are not a member and wish to attend, send a request to naacpberkshirecounty@gmail.com
https://www.naacpberkshires.org/

Free

West African & Caribbean Drum and Song Classes

The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts 28 Renne Ave, Pittsfield, MA

EVERY MONDAY with Aimee Gelinas M.ED at the The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield. 5:30pm beginner / 6:30pm advanced. Registration REQUIRED for all new students. Class is on Zoom during inclement weather, masks required for all. For registration (required), drum rental and class fee info email: aimee@gaiaroots.com. Visit www.tamarackhollow.com.

$10 – $15
Event Series Black Arts Council Meeting

Black Arts Council Meeting

Berkshire Black Economic Council 33 Dunham Mall, Pittsfield, MA

As a means of accomplishing the BBEC mission with respect to arts and culture, we have an intergenerational Black Arts Council that actively works with and for the community, encouraging investments in diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism (DEIA), providing curricula to the region’s arts and cultural institutions, and promoting targeted marketing guidance to address the Black community’s need for an inclusive and trustworthy arts sector. You can learn more about our work with the Black Arts Council which has been detailed in the following Berkshire Eagle press article: Diversity lacking at Berkshire arts and cultural venues, survey from the Black Arts Council of the Berkshire Black Economic Council shows

Event Series MASS MoCA After Hours

MASS MoCA After Hours

MASS MoCA 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams

The EJ Hill exhibition has become the hub for a series of community events called MASS MoCA After Hours on the second Thursday of each month (March 9, April 13, May 11), 5-8pm. The galleries in Buildings 4+5 will be open late, and there will be fun pop-ups too. Admission is just $5 for Berkshires residents.

On March 9 Mass MoCA is hosting an indoor carnival, a fun and family-friendly event.

$5

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