BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Mount | Edith Wharton's Home | Lenox, MA - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Mount | Edith Wharton's Home | Lenox, MA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://edithwharton.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Mount | Edith Wharton's Home | Lenox, MA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125706 CREATED:20250429T171124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T163631Z UID:10000199-1748944800-1748948400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Storytime at the StoryWalk® with South Berkshire Kids DESCRIPTION:On the first Tuesday of each month\, join South Berkshire Kids for a read-aloud of the monthly StoryWalk book on display at The Mount. Families will convene at the top of the StoryWalk trail in the new gathering space to listen to the read-aloud\, then can complete a craft activity or explore the trail and grounds of The Mount.  \n\n\n\nThis program will take place in the new gathering space at the top of the StoryWalk trail.\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be moved to the Stable Auditorium.\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\n\n\n\nEach month\, the StoryWalk features a new children’s book. Visit the first Tuesday of each month for a read-aloud of the book of the month: \nJune: Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls \nJuly: My Town\, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis* \nAugust: When the Stars Came Home by Brittany Luby \nSeptember: The Autumn Visitors by Karel Hayes \n*Bilingual \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nSouth Berkshire Kids supports coordinated family and community engagement through enriching and educational activities for children up to five years of age. South Berkshire Kids is brought to you by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). For questions about South Berkshire Kids programming\, contact the CFCE Coordinator\, Jessica Maloney: southberkshirekids@gmail.com \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/storytime-at-the-storywalk-with-south-berkshire-kids/2025-06-03/ CATEGORIES:Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/South-Berkshire-Kids-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125706 CREATED:20250429T184441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T163643Z UID:10000203-1749380400-1749384000@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Make-and-Take Arts and Crafts! DESCRIPTION:Join Mount art teacher\, Ms. Jackie\, to create a seasonal art project on one Sunday morning each month of the summer. Participants will create a mixed–media art project responding to the theme of the monthly StoryWalk book. All skill levels are welcome to participate and take home their creations! All supplies will be provided. \n\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nThis program is designed for young artists of all ages!\nThis program will take place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the Ticket booth.\n\nEach month\, The Mount’s StoryWalk features a new children’s book that will provide inspiration for the crafts: \nJune: Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls \nJuly: My Town\, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis* \nAugust: When the Stars Came Home by Brittany Luby \n*Bilingual \nAll abilities are welcome! Please email Jackie about any special accommodations that will be helpful for your participation in this program: JChristensen@EdithWharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/make-and-take-arts-and-crafts/ CATEGORIES:Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Make-and-Take.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125706 CREATED:20250417T191811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T162711Z UID:10000154-1749393000-1749396600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Stories & Stretches with Flow on Main DESCRIPTION:Stories & Stretches is an outdoor\, movement-based class designed for kids grades K-5 that blends storytelling and yoga brought to us by Kimberly Kidder\, owner of Flow on Main yoga studio. Participants will engage in coordinated movements\, playful games\, mindful meditations\, and breathing exercises. Stories & Stretches is designed to encourage physical and emotional awareness through fun and engaging experiences.  \nKimberly Kidder completed her Ashtanga vinyasa yoga teacher training in 2016 with Sacred Jade Yoga. With additional certifications in Kids Yoga and Functional Movement\, Kimberly loves working with children and adults. Visit the Flow on Main website to learn more about Kimberly’s offerings at her Dalton studio. \n \n\nThis program takes place on the Main House lawn beside the French Flower Garden.\nStories & Stretches is intended for elementary-aged youth accompanied by an adult.\nStories & Stretches is an outdoor program. In the event of rain\, it may be moved to the Stable Auditorium\, which is adjacent to the parking lot. In the event of extreme weather\, it will be cancelled. Registrants will be notified by email about any changes to this program or its location.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/stories-stretches-with-flow-on-main/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Stories-Stretches.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125706 CREATED:20250423T183826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T132947Z UID:10000187-1749985200-1749988800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:STABLE: Little Roots | Under the Tent Concert for Kids DESCRIPTION:This event has been moved to the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the Ticket booth! \nBring the whole family to Under the Tent\, a free kids’ concert series featuring lively performances by local folk\, bluegrass\, and kindie rock musicians! With toe-tapping tunes and a festive atmosphere\, these concerts are a fun introduction to a range of musical genres and styles. Join us! \n\nThis concert will take place on the Dell Stage\, behind the Stable.\nBring your own blanket\, chair\, or other seating arrangement. Feel free to picnic!\nPre-registration is not required for this program. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to find your preferred seat on the lawn.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nLittle Roots is an engaging\, interactive community music experience founded on the belief that music is for everyone.  As lifelong musicians\, Little Roots creators\, Annie Lynch Stevenson and Maggie Shar\, recognize the value of quality live\, interactive music from birth onward. Maggie and Annie select and write songs that are rooted in a variety of folk music traditions and are intentionally enjoyable for people of all ages. \n    \nThis event is FREE and open to the public!\n \nHelp support this event and other free programming at The Mount by becoming a Mount Member! Join today. \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/little-roots-under-the-tent-concert-for-kids/ CATEGORIES:Music,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Little-Roots-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125706 CREATED:20250417T143453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T162805Z UID:10000149-1749997800-1750003200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Youth Workshop | Right Back At You: A Letter Writing Workshop with Carolyn Mackler DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 15\, 2:30 pm\nAges 8 – 12 \nBestselling author Carolyn Mackler will present her new middle grade novel\, Right Back at You (Scholastic\, 2025) and lead a workshop rooted in the themes of social connection\, community building\, and anti-bullying. \nRight Back at You is a about two seventh-graders separated by thirty-six years who find a way to write letters to each other\, realize that they are both being bullied at school\, and form an unlikely friendship. Carolyn will lead a letter-writing workshop based on themes in Right Back at You such as forming connections despite differences and combating bullying in your community. Part of a greater program started by Carolyn called The Right Back at You Project\, the goal is to connect children across geographic divides and encourage them to find commonality. Participants are encouraged to bring the address of a friend or relative around their age who lives far away and might be interested in becoming a pen pal. We will provide paper\, pencils\, envelopes\, and stamps! \nCarolyn Mackler is the acclaimed author of novels for adults\, teens\, and younger readers including\, The Earth\, My Butt\, and Other Big Round Things (A Michael L. Printz Honor Book)\, The Wife App\, Infinite in Between\, Not If I Can Help It\, and Best Friend Next Door. Carolyn’s most recent middle-grade novel\, Right Back at You\, comes out in March 2025. Carolyn’s award-winning books have appeared on bestseller lists and been translated into more than twenty-five languages. Carolyn lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.  \nPhoto of Carolyn Mackler by Nicholas Lindsay\n\nThe Community Voices Project fosters meaningful collaborations between The Mount and regional community partners. Through discussions\, workshops\, readings\, and events\, the Project aims to nurture and support the development of bold\, new storytelling that strengthens diverse voices and incites cross-cultural exchange. \n \nThe Community Voices Project is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n\nREGISTER HERE \n  \nThere is a $5 materials fee for this workshop.\nThese are challenging times for parents. To register for this workshop without paying the materials fee\, please email: programs@edithwharton.org \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis program is for middle grade students\, ages 8-12. All participants must be accompanied by their grownups.\nActivities take place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the main parking lot.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/youth-workshop-right-back-at-you-a-letter-writing-workshop-with-carolyn-mackler/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Carolyn-Tai-Chi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125706 CREATED:20250618T145401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T145401Z UID:10000513-1750590000-1750593600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Join us for the launch of the Sculpture Sleuths Scavenger Hunt! DESCRIPTION:Drop in at The Mount for the launch of our Sculpture Sleuths Scavenger Hunt for kids! Explore the artwork in Sculpture at The Mount\, discover new ideas and insights\, and take home a prize! Join us any time at the start of the StoryWalk Trail\, 11:00 – 12:30 pm. \nAll abilities are welcome! Please email Jackie about any special accommodations that will be helpful for your participation in this program: JChristensen@EdithWharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/scavenger-hunt/ CATEGORIES:Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Map.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125706 CREATED:20250421T144310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T183414Z UID:10000167-1750602600-1750608000@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:CANCELED | Build a Band with Berkshire Music School DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, this event has been canceled. We are working with Berkshire Music School to reschedule — thanks for your understanding and support! \n\nIn this Sunday afternoon workshop led by Ms. Julia of Berkshire Music School\, we will listen\, analyze and learn to play songs of your choice. Participants are welcome to bring their own instruments\, or can choose from a selection of instruments provided by the instructor. Guitar\, bass\, drums\, percussion\, keyboard/piano\, and voices are all welcome! Unleash your inner rockstar in this hands-on\, 90-minute intensive music workshop.  \n\nThis program takes place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the main Upper Lot and ticket booth.\nThis workshop is designed for kids ages 12-18.\nParticipants are encouraged to bring their own instruments; Berkshire Music School will provide an extra selection.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org\n\nJulia Shippee has been awarded a MM in Music Education from the University of Florida and a BA in Music Education from the University of New Hampshire. Julia taught elementary general music teacher\, is a bass player in college orchestras and local jazz ensembles\, and gigs as a performer as a guitarist and singer. In her role as a faculty member at Berkshire Music School\, Julia teaches a robust all-ages studio of private lessons on guitar\, bass\, and ukulele and also teaches various BMS pay-what-you-wish Community Group Classes including Youth Ukes! and Youth Rock Band. \n\n \nThe Berkshire Music School\, founded in 1940\, has been serving the greater Berkshire County community for 85 years out of our location at 30 Wendell Ave in Pittsfield. We offer private lessons on any instrument\, Community Group Classes on a pay-what-you-wish basis\, and special programs for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and experience levels. We believe that every student\, no matter finances\, should be able to receive a quality music education. \n\n \nThis program is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/build-a-band-with-berkshire-music-school/ CATEGORIES:Music,Workshops,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Tunes-for-Tots-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125706 CREATED:20250415T210224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T173707Z UID:10000126-1750883400-1750888800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Lightning Bug Light Show with Mass Audubon DESCRIPTION:Experience a magical summer light show with your family and learn how best to view or gently catch and release fireflies! After a short presentation\, we’ll take an evening walk in the meadows for firefly viewing while keeping our eyes open for the stars\, planets\, and twilight wildlife. \n\nThis program will take place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the main Upper Parking Lot.\nThis is a program designed for families with children\, so all registrations require at least one adult and one child. For a lightning bugs program designed for adults\, check out the Evening Firefly Watch.\n\nTo keep group sizes conducive to firefly catching and viewing\, pre-registration is required through Mass Audubon’s website. \nQuestions? Contact Mass Audubon: \n413-637-0320 \nberkshires@massaudubon.org \n \nPhoto by Kristen Ryan\n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/lightning-bug-light-show-with-mass-audubon/ CATEGORIES:Nature,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Audubon-Lightning-Bug-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250624T151245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T151245Z UID:10000520-1751194800-1751198400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Tunes for Tots | with Berkshire Music School DESCRIPTION:This Sunday morning music and movement class introduces children ages 2-5 to a wide array of music from all different genres and origins through an equally wide array of fun\, age-appropriate\, student-oriented activities. Led by Ms. Julia of Berkshire Music School\, Tunes for Tots incorporates instruction in both English and Spanish. \n\nThis program takes place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the main Upper Lot and ticket booth.\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nTunes for Tots is a series taking place on Sundays: June 29\, July 27\, and August 24\, 11:00am.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org\n\n\nJulia Shippee has been awarded a MM in Music Education from the University of Florida and a BA in Music Education from the University of New Hampshire. Julia taught elementary general music teacher\, is a bass player in college orchestras and local jazz ensembles\, and gigs as a performer as a guitarist and singer. In her role as a faculty member at Berkshire Music School\, Julia teaches a robust all-ages studio of private lessons on guitar\, bass\, and ukulele and also teaches various BMS pay-what-you-wish Community Group Classes including Youth Ukes! and Youth Rock Band. \n\nThe Berkshire Music School\, founded in 1940\, has been serving the greater Berkshire County community for 85 years out of our location at 30 Wendell Ave in Pittsfield. We offer private lessons on any instrument\, Community Group Classes on a pay-what-you-wish basis\, and special programs for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and experience levels. We believe that every student\, no matter finances\, should be able to receive a quality music education. \n\n \nThis program is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/tunes-for-tots-with-berkshire-music-school/2025-06-29/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Music,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Tunes-for-Tots.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250429T171124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T163631Z UID:10000200-1751364000-1751367600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Storytime at the StoryWalk® with South Berkshire Kids DESCRIPTION:On the first Tuesday of each month\, join South Berkshire Kids for a read-aloud of the monthly StoryWalk book on display at The Mount. Families will convene at the top of the StoryWalk trail in the new gathering space to listen to the read-aloud\, then can complete a craft activity or explore the trail and grounds of The Mount.  \n\n\n\nThis program will take place in the new gathering space at the top of the StoryWalk trail.\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be moved to the Stable Auditorium.\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\n\n\n\nEach month\, the StoryWalk features a new children’s book. Visit the first Tuesday of each month for a read-aloud of the book of the month: \nJune: Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls \nJuly: My Town\, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis* \nAugust: When the Stars Came Home by Brittany Luby \nSeptember: The Autumn Visitors by Karel Hayes \n*Bilingual \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nSouth Berkshire Kids supports coordinated family and community engagement through enriching and educational activities for children up to five years of age. South Berkshire Kids is brought to you by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). For questions about South Berkshire Kids programming\, contact the CFCE Coordinator\, Jessica Maloney: southberkshirekids@gmail.com \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/storytime-at-the-storywalk-with-south-berkshire-kids/2025-07-01/ CATEGORIES:Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/South-Berkshire-Kids-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250429T184641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T162923Z UID:10000204-1751799600-1751803200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Make-and-Take Arts and Crafts! DESCRIPTION:Join Mount art teacher\, Ms. Jackie\, to create a seasonal art project on one Sunday morning each month of the summer. Participants will create a mixed–media art project responding to the theme of the monthly StoryWalk book. All skill levels are welcome to participate and take home their creations! All supplies will be provided. \n\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nThis program is designed for young artists of all ages!\nThis program will take place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the Ticket booth.\n\nEach month\, The Mount’s StoryWalk features a new children’s book that will provide inspiration for the crafts: \nJune: Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls \nJuly: My Town\, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis* \nAugust: When the Stars Came Home by Brittany Luby \n*Bilingual \nAll abilities are welcome! Please email Jackie about any special accommodations that will be helpful for your participation in this program: JChristensen@EdithWharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/make-and-take-arts-and-crafts-2/ CATEGORIES:Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Make-and-Take.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250417T192839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T162939Z UID:10000155-1751812200-1751815800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Stories & Stretches with Flow on Main DESCRIPTION:Stories & Stretches is an outdoor\, movement-based class designed for kids grades K-5 that blends storytelling and yoga brought to us by Kimberly Kidder\, owner of Flow on Main yoga studio. Participants will engage in coordinated movements\, playful games\, mindful meditations\, and breathing exercises. Stories & Stretches is designed to encourage physical and emotional awareness through fun and engaging experiences.  \nKimberly Kidder completed her Ashtanga vinyasa yoga teacher training in 2016 with Sacred Jade Yoga. With additional certifications in Kids Yoga and Functional Movement\, Kimberly loves working with children and adults. Visit the Flow on Main website to learn more about Kimberly’s offerings at her Dalton studio. \n \n\nThis program takes place on the Main House lawn beside the French Flower Garden.\nStories & Stretches is intended for elementary-aged youth accompanied by an adult.\nStories & Stretches is an outdoor program. In the event of rain\, it may be moved to the Stable Auditorium\, which is adjacent to the parking lot. In the event of extreme weather\, it will be cancelled. Registrants will be notified by email about any changes to this program or its location.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/stories-stretches-with-flow-on-main-2/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Stories-Stretches.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250424T193809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T163034Z UID:10000190-1752404400-1752408000@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Wintergreen | Under the Tent Concert for Kids DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family to Under the Tent\, a free kids’ concert series featuring lively performances by local folk\, bluegrass\, and kindie rock musicians! With toe-tapping tunes and a festive atmosphere\, these concerts are a fun introduction to a range of musical genres and styles. Join us! \n\nThis concert will take place under the Event Tent\, adjacent to the Upper Lot.\nPre-registration is not required for this program. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to find your preferred seat!\nThis concert is intended for kids of all ages accompanied by their grownups.\n\n\n \nWINTERGREEN\, a folk trio\, performs a mixture of traditional and contemporary music from the British Isles and America\, along with their own compositions.  \nTheir programs feature instrumentals based on dance tunes\, intricate three-part vocal harmonies\, and a wide variety of folk instruments.  \nAmong other places\, this trio has appeared at the Troy Music Hall\, WNYT-TV Albany (NBC)\, Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs\, NY\, the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown\, MA\, and has performed several concerts in Germany.  \nThe group has recorded four CDs\, “Pass It On Down\,” “Potluck\,” “Old Songs and New\,” and “A Song of Home.” \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \nPhotos of Wintergreen by Linda Passman\nLogo by Ann Kremers\n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public!\n \nHelp support this event and other free programming at The Mount by becoming a Mount Member! Join today. \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/wintergreen-under-the-tent-concert-for-kids/ CATEGORIES:Music,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Wintergreen-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250417T154230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T203140Z UID:10000150-1752417000-1752422400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Youth Workshop | Uprooted: A Graphic Novel Workshop with Ruth Chan DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 13\, 2:30 pm\nAges 8 – 12\, participants must be accompanied by their grownups\nThis workshop is bilingual\, incorporating Cantonese characters! \nLove reading and making comics? Join award-winning author and illustrator Ruth Chan\, whose recently published graphic novel Uprooted (Roaring Brook Press\, 2024)\, explores Ruth’s childhood experience of being uprooted from her hometown of Toronto when her family moves to Hong Kong\, a place where her family fits in but feels nothing like home. In this workshop for middle grade students\, Ruth will illustrate the essentials of making comics and guide participants in creating characters and storyboarding their own comics. From her own experience writing Uprooted\, Ruth will offer some behind-the-scenes tips and imaginative strategies to craft a graphic novel—creative or biographical. According to Ruth\, “There will be laughing. There will creative thinking. There will be storytelling. And finally\, there will be more laughing.”  \nRuth Chan is an award-winning illustrator/author of comics and children’s books. Her work has been featured in The New York Times\, NY Magazine\, Cup of Jo\, and with publishers HarperCollins\, Macmillan\, Simon & Schuster\, Disney-Hyperion\, and Abrams. Uprooted\, her middle grade graphic memoir was named Best Book of 2024 by NPR\, Publisher’s Weekly\, Kirkus\, SLJ\, and NY Magazine. Prior to illustrating full time\, she spent her teens in Hong Kong and China\, a decade working with youth and families in underserved communities. She is a proud Canadian and lives and works in NYC with her husband\, daughter\, and their dog\, Leroy. \nPhoto of Ruth Chan by Jason J. Chan\n\nThe Community Voices Project fosters meaningful collaborations between The Mount and regional community partners. Through discussions\, workshops\, readings\, and events\, the Project aims to nurture and support the development of bold\, new storytelling that strengthens diverse voices and incites cross-cultural exchange. \n \nThe Community Voices Project is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n\nREGISTER HERE \n  \nThere is a $5 materials fee for this workshop.\nThese are challenging times for parents. To register for this workshop without paying the materials fee\, please email: programs@edithwharton.org \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis program is for middle grade students\, ages 8-12. All participants must be accompanied by their grownups.\nActivities take place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the main parking lot.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible parking and seating and available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111 ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/youth-workshop-uprooted-a-graphic-novel-workshop-with-ruth-chan/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ruth-Chan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250626T144440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T144440Z UID:10000525-1753009200-1753012800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:The Magic Lamp | Reading Presented by the Center for Peace through Culture DESCRIPTION:Join Rosalind Reis from the Center for Peace through Culture for a read-aloud of The Magic Lamp: A story about the power of imagination. Written by author and founder of CPC’s gallery space\, Deb Koffman\, this rhyming story will encourage listeners to honor their feelings and ignite their creative imaginations.  \n\nThis program will take place in the Stable auditorium\, adjacent to the Upper Lot.\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nThis program is designed for kids of all ages!\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\n \nCenter for Peace through Culture (CPC) in Housatonic\, MA\, is a vibrant community hub dedicated to fostering connection\, creativity\, and cultural understanding. Offering a variety of programs\, workshops\, and events\, CPC offers a space for individuals build bridges across diverse cultures and experiences\, and aims to promote peace\, empathy\, and collaboration in the Berkshire community and beyond. Whether through art exhibitions\, yoga and mindfulness classes\, or community discussions\, CPC invites people of all backgrounds to come together\, engage\, and create positive change. \n  \n\n \nRosalind Reis is a child at heart and loves beauty\, spontaneity\, movement\, being in water\, nature\, with animals\, music and the arts; she has a Masters in Intermodal Expressive Arts Therapy\, and was a children’s teacher and therapist. Presently\, she experiences herself as a minstrel\, writing and offering her songs of nature and consciousness as medicine for her soul and to those who wish to receive and remember what is TRUE. She is honored to introduce anyone of any age to the writings and work of Deb Koffman. She and Ros were soul friends\, and now Deb lives in Ros’ heart\, for whom she is eternally grateful. Deb’s messages are REAL and\, like Nature\, are for these times. Truthfully\, her work is for anytime and beyond time itself. She wishes the world to receive the gifts Deb Koffman left for us\, one by one. Have a seat by a tree (or lean against one and feel the vibrations\,) and join us in sharing her words\, allowing the magic of Deb’s messages to remind us all of what truly matters.  \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/the-magic-lamp-reading-presented-by-the-center-for-peace-through-culture/ CATEGORIES:Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CPC-Magic-Lamp.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250418T203618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T185720Z UID:10000161-1753021800-1753027200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Kinetic Connections - Exploring Sculpture though Movement with Louise Heit DESCRIPTION:All Ages \nJoin us for this fun\, intergenerational dance workshop. Participants will be led through movement activities to create mini dance studies in response to several works from the 2025 Sculpture at The Mount exhibition. This workshop will deepen participants’ experience of the sculptures and the natural surrounding environment through playful movement-generating activities. We will begin with a gentle warm up\, progress to exploring the sculptures through group movement improvisations and finally putting it all together to create dances. All are welcome\, all families\, all bodies\, all abilities\, ages 5-100 years old. No dance experience necessary. \n\nThis program is for children and adults of all ages. Youth participants must be accompanied by their grownups.\nThis is an outdoor program. In the event of inclement weather\, this workshop may be rescheduled for the following Sunday\, July 27\, at 2:30pm. Registrants will be notified by email about any changes to this program.\n\n\n \nLouise Heit is a dance artist/educator/choreographer/certified movement analyst summering in the Berkshires and wintering in Brooklyn\, NY. Her choreography has been seen in NYC at Center for Performance Research\, Union Street Studio\, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House\, 92Y/Fridays at Noon\, and in London at the Laban Centre for Movement and Dance. She has performed off Broadway with Adaptors Movement Theater (Bessie Award-winning)\, Pink Inc.\, and toured internationally with Marquis Studios. She holds a MA from the Laban Centre for Movement and Dance in London\, a CMA (Certified Movement Analyst) – NYC\, BFA in dance and theater from NYU and certificates from the Dance Education Laboratory at the 92Y and from Mark Morris Dance for PD (Parkinson’s Disease). Louise has taught dance and creative movement through Together-In-Dance\, 92Y Educational Outreach\, Lincoln Center Education\, Ballet Hispanico\, among others. This August\, she will be leading adult creative modern dance classes at the Becket Arts Center. \nPhoto of dancing Louise Heit by Judith Calder\nHeadshot of Louise Heit by Alexis Silver\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/kinetic-connections-exploring-sculpture-though-movement-with-louise-heit/ CATEGORIES:Art,Movement & Dance,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Kinetic-Connections.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250624T151245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T151245Z UID:10000521-1753614000-1753617600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Tunes for Tots | with Berkshire Music School DESCRIPTION:This Sunday morning music and movement class introduces children ages 2-5 to a wide array of music from all different genres and origins through an equally wide array of fun\, age-appropriate\, student-oriented activities. Led by Ms. Julia of Berkshire Music School\, Tunes for Tots incorporates instruction in both English and Spanish. \n\nThis program takes place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the main Upper Lot and ticket booth.\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nTunes for Tots is a series taking place on Sundays: June 29\, July 27\, and August 24\, 11:00am.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org\n\n\nJulia Shippee has been awarded a MM in Music Education from the University of Florida and a BA in Music Education from the University of New Hampshire. Julia taught elementary general music teacher\, is a bass player in college orchestras and local jazz ensembles\, and gigs as a performer as a guitarist and singer. In her role as a faculty member at Berkshire Music School\, Julia teaches a robust all-ages studio of private lessons on guitar\, bass\, and ukulele and also teaches various BMS pay-what-you-wish Community Group Classes including Youth Ukes! and Youth Rock Band. \n\nThe Berkshire Music School\, founded in 1940\, has been serving the greater Berkshire County community for 85 years out of our location at 30 Wendell Ave in Pittsfield. We offer private lessons on any instrument\, Community Group Classes on a pay-what-you-wish basis\, and special programs for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and experience levels. We believe that every student\, no matter finances\, should be able to receive a quality music education. \n\n \nThis program is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/tunes-for-tots-with-berkshire-music-school/2025-07-27/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Music,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Tunes-for-Tots.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250727T183319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T183320Z UID:10000242-1753626600-1753630200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Cancelled | Kids Sculpture Walk DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather\, this outdoor program is cancelled. Please sign up for our next Kids’ Sculpture Tour on Sunday\, August 24 here! \nJoin Mount art teacher Ms. Jackie for an interactive tour of the 2025 Sculpture at The Mount exhibition.  Participants will tour selected works from the outdoor exhibition and explore movement as a principle of design in art. At the conclusion of the tour\, participants will complete a related art activity. \n\nThis program begins outside the Stable\, adjacent to the Ticket booth.\nPre-registration is recommended\, but not required.\nThis program is designed for kids ages 10+ accompanied by their grownups.\nAll sculptures are sited on grass\, woodchip paths\, or in the forest. Please dress appropriately!\n\nQuestions? Email: Programs@EdithWharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/kids-sculpture-walk-2/ CATEGORIES:Art,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Kids-Sculpture.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250429T184748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T143328Z UID:10000205-1754218800-1754222400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Make-and-Take Arts and Crafts! DESCRIPTION:Join Mount art teacher\, Ms. Jackie\, to create a seasonal art project on one Sunday morning each month of the summer. Participants will create a mixed–media art project responding to the theme of the monthly StoryWalk book. All skill levels are welcome to participate and take home their creations! All supplies will be provided. \n\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nThis program is designed for young artists of all ages!\nThis program will take place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the Ticket booth.\n\nEach month\, The Mount’s StoryWalk features a new children’s book that will provide inspiration for the crafts: \nJune: Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls \nJuly: My Town\, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis* \nAugust: When the Stars Came Home by Brittany Luby \n*Bilingual \nAll abilities are welcome! Please email Jackie about any special accommodations that will be helpful for your participation in this program: JChristensen@EdithWharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/make-and-take-arts-and-crafts-3/2025-08-03/ CATEGORIES:Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Make-and-Take.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250417T192920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T163222Z UID:10000156-1754231400-1754235000@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Stories & Stretches with Flow on Main DESCRIPTION:Stories & Stretches is an outdoor\, movement-based class designed for kids grades K-5 that blends storytelling and yoga brought to us by Kimberly Kidder\, owner of Flow on Main yoga studio. Participants will engage in coordinated movements\, playful games\, mindful meditations\, and breathing exercises. Stories & Stretches is designed to encourage physical and emotional awareness through fun and engaging experiences.  \nKimberly Kidder completed her Ashtanga vinyasa yoga teacher training in 2016 with Sacred Jade Yoga. With additional certifications in Kids Yoga and Functional Movement\, Kimberly loves working with children and adults. Visit the Flow on Main website to learn more about Kimberly’s offerings at her Dalton studio. \n \n\nThis program takes place on the Main House lawn beside the French Flower Garden.\nStories & Stretches is intended for elementary-aged youth accompanied by an adult.\nStories & Stretches is an outdoor program. In the event of rain\, it may be moved to the Stable Auditorium\, which is adjacent to the parking lot. In the event of extreme weather\, it will be cancelled. Registrants will be notified by email about any changes to this program or its location.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/stories-stretches-with-flow-on-main-3/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Stories-Stretches.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250429T171124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T163631Z UID:10000201-1754388000-1754391600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Storytime at the StoryWalk® with South Berkshire Kids DESCRIPTION:On the first Tuesday of each month\, join South Berkshire Kids for a read-aloud of the monthly StoryWalk book on display at The Mount. Families will convene at the top of the StoryWalk trail in the new gathering space to listen to the read-aloud\, then can complete a craft activity or explore the trail and grounds of The Mount.  \n\n\n\nThis program will take place in the new gathering space at the top of the StoryWalk trail.\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be moved to the Stable Auditorium.\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\n\n\n\nEach month\, the StoryWalk features a new children’s book. Visit the first Tuesday of each month for a read-aloud of the book of the month: \nJune: Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls \nJuly: My Town\, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis* \nAugust: When the Stars Came Home by Brittany Luby \nSeptember: The Autumn Visitors by Karel Hayes \n*Bilingual \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nSouth Berkshire Kids supports coordinated family and community engagement through enriching and educational activities for children up to five years of age. South Berkshire Kids is brought to you by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). For questions about South Berkshire Kids programming\, contact the CFCE Coordinator\, Jessica Maloney: southberkshirekids@gmail.com \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/storytime-at-the-storywalk-with-south-berkshire-kids/2025-08-05/ CATEGORIES:Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/South-Berkshire-Kids-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250422T152534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T181320Z UID:10000184-1754823600-1754848800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Community Day! DESCRIPTION:Featuring live music\, readings and performances\, a resource fair\, book exchanges\, and food trucks\, Community Day will be the culmination of our summer-long program lineup celebrating the vibrant\, multicultural diversity of the Berkshires. \n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS:\n11am: Kicking off the day on the main stage will be Latin Grammy Award-winning children’s book author and musician\, MISTER G\, singing songs and telling stories in English and Spanish. \n1-3pm: Head to the Dell Stage to hear performances and readings from the talented Literacy Network and Drag Story Hour. \n2-5pm: Edith Wharton’s historic mansion is free & open to the public! \nAll day: Explore the offerings of our local organizations at the resource fair\, exchange a book\, grab a bite of authentic food from La Chalupa y La Enchilada or Flavourful Bites\, and picnic! \n3pm: Chilean-born vocalist Natalia Bernal will draw from the songwriting traditions of her homeland to entrance the crowd in her afternoon performance on the Main Stage. \n5pm: The evening will conclude with poetry readings from WordxWord.   \n\nBen Gundersheimer\, a.k.a. MISTER G\, is a Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist\, author and educator. Hailed as “a bilingual rock star” by The Washington Post\, he was originally dubbed MISTER G by his young students while pursuing a Master of Education degree. His dynamic\, interactive bilingual performances aim to dissolve borders and foster cross-cultural connections.  \nChilean-born vocalist Natalia Bernal hails from Iquique\, a city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Atacama Desert. Now based in New York City\, Natalia’s rich and entrancing voice evokes the drama of the natural surroundings of her homeland. Drawing from songwriting traditions of Latin America\, her original compositions and selections from the Great American Songbook surprise with a refreshingly improvisational texture. Featuring: Natalia Bernal\, vocals; Jason Ennis\, guitar; Adam Cote\, bass. \nThe Literacy Network has been offering free\, one-on-one tutoring sessions for adults since 1991. LitNet’s flexible\, personalized approach to tutoring enables adult learners to succeed in their jobs\, support their families\, and engage with their local communities. The organization began by teaching reading skills\, and LitNet quickly expanded its curriculum with lessons in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)\, citizenship test preparation\, and adult basic education to better serve the large population of immigrants who live and work in the Berkshires. \nDrag Story Hour (DSH) started out in 2015 as drag queens reading stories to children in libraries and grew into a global phenomenon! DSH now offers literary and creative programming for kids and teens of all ages led by drag queens\, kings\, and all other royal beings!  \nWordXWord uses spoken word\, poetry and storytelling in shared space and time to celebrate diversity and creativity\, empower the individual\, foster understanding and empathy\, and make real human connections. \n \n\nThe Community Voices Project fosters meaningful collaborations between The Mount and regional community partners. Through discussions\, workshops\, readings\, and events\, the Project aims to nurture and support the development of bold\, new storytelling that strengthens diverse voices and incites cross-cultural exchange. \n \nThe Community Voices Project is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public!\n \nHelp support this event and other free programming at The Mount by becoming a Mount Member! Join today. \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/community-day/ CATEGORIES:Music,Readings & Performance,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Community-Day-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250421T140422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T145544Z UID:10000164-1754838000-1754845200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Community Day Concert | Natalia Bernal Quartet DESCRIPTION:Featuring live music\, readings and performances\, a resource fair\, book exchanges\, and food trucks\, The Mount’s inaugural Community Day will be the culmination of our summer-long program lineup celebrating the vibrant\, multicultural diversity of the Berkshires! \nHeadlining the main stage is Chilean-born vocalist Natalia Bernal\, who hails from Iquique\, a city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Atacama Desert. Now based in the Berkshires\, Bernal’s rich and entrancing voice evokes the drama of the natural surroundings of her homeland. Drawing from songwriting traditions of Latin America\, her original compositions and selections from the Great American Songbook surprise with a refreshingly improvisational texture. \nThe Natalia Bernal Quartet features: Conor Meehan\, drums; Gregg August\, bass; Jason Ennis\, drums; and Natalia Bernal\, vocals. \nPhoto: Eric Korenman URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/community-day-concert-natalia-bernal-quartet/ CATEGORIES:Music,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Natalia-Bernal-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250626T144233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T144233Z UID:10000524-1755428400-1755428400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:CIRCLE ROUND Musical Picture Book Readings with Rebecca Sheir and Eric Shimelonis DESCRIPTION:Featuring A Taste of Honey and The Great Ball Game (Storey Publishing\, 2022)\nJoin Rebecca Sheir\, host of WBUR’s Circle Round\, for a live reading of two colorfully illustrated folktales adapted from the award-winning public-radio podcast. She’ll be accompanied by live music played by Circle Round composer Eric Shimelonis. The reading will be followed by a book signing and craft activity. Circle ‘round and join the fun!   \n\n This program will take place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, adjacent to the Upper Lot.\nThis program is designed for kids of all ages accompanied by their grownups.\nPre-registration is not required for this program. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to find your preferred seat under the Tent!\nAfter the reading\, purchase a Circle Round book and complete a craft activity to take home!\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nRebecca Sheir is the host and writer of Circle Round\, the internationally-acclaimed folktales podcast distributed by Boston’s NPR station\, WBUR. A former public radio reporter and host\, Rebecca has brought thousands of stories to life on such national programs as Morning Edition\, All Things Considered\, Here & Now\, The Splendid Table and Marketplace. She’s hosted several weekly news shows on public radio\, including AK (Alaska Public Media) and Metro Connection (WAMU 88.5)\, along with podcasts for the Folger Shakespeare Library and Slate Magazine. Her first book\, Onions and Garlic\, was adapted from a Circle Round episode of the same name and published by PJ Library. She’s also the author of the Circle Round picture books series\, published by Storey Publishing. Rebecca holds a B.A. from Columbia University and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction Writing from the University of Iowa. She lives in the Berkshires with her husband\, composer Eric Shimelonis\, and their nine-year-old son. \nEric Shimelonis is a composer\, musician and audio producer whose work has wowed audiences on stage\, screen and over the airwaves. Audiences have enjoyed his classical compositions at the Juilliard School\, the Rattlestick New Music Series\, the Kennedy Center and at a sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall starring Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham. With more than 300 sound designs in the theater\, Eric has won a Helen Hayes Award and been nominated for Drama Desk\, Lucille Lortel\, Big Easy and Henry Hewes Design Awards. Film highlights include the features International Falls and Winter Passing\, for which he performed a duet with Will Ferrell. To date\, he has contributed nearly 300 original scores\, using hundreds of different world instruments\, to Circle Round: the internationally-acclaimed folktales podcast he co-produces with his wife\, Rebecca Sheir.  \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/circle-round-musical-picture-book-readings-with-rebecca-sheir-and-eric-shimelonis-2/ CATEGORIES:Readings & Performance,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Circle-Round.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250417T154558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T140014Z UID:10000151-1755441000-1755446400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Youth Workshop | Adventures in Poetry: A Nature Writing Workshop with Margaret Young DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 17\, 2:30 pm\nAges 8 – 12\, participants must be accompanied by their grownups \nIn this Sunday afternoon workshop\, students will create poems inspired by nature. With the gardens and woods of The Mount as our classroom\, we’ll explore different poetic forms and strategies\, writing our way from soil to sky and back again. No poetry writing experience necessary; be sure to bring your imagination.  \nMargaret Young’s poetry collections include Blight Summer\, How Else Can We Know What’s Beautiful?\, and the forthcoming The Water Bear. She has taught drama\, creative writing\, and ecopoetics in settings ranging from preschools to graduate programs. Young is on the faculty of the Global Center for Advanced Studies and lives in Beverly\, Massachusetts.  \n\nThe Community Voices Project fosters meaningful collaborations between The Mount and regional community partners. Through discussions\, workshops\, readings\, and events\, the Project aims to nurture and support the development of bold\, new storytelling that strengthens diverse voices and incites cross-cultural exchange. \n \nThe Community Voices Project is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n\nREGISTER HERE \n  \nThere is a $5 materials fee for this workshop.\nThese are challenging times for parents. To register for this workshop without paying the materials fee\, please email: programs@edithwharton.org \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis program is for middle grade students\, ages 8-12. All participants must be accompanied by their grownups.\nActivities take place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the main parking lot.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible parking and seating and available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5100\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/youth-workshop-adventures-in-poetry-a-nature-writing-workshop-with-margaret-young/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Margaret-Young.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250429T184748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T143328Z UID:10000544-1756033200-1756036800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Make-and-Take Arts and Crafts! DESCRIPTION:Join Mount art teacher\, Ms. Jackie\, to create a seasonal art project on one Sunday morning each month of the summer. Participants will create a mixed–media art project responding to the theme of the monthly StoryWalk book. All skill levels are welcome to participate and take home their creations! All supplies will be provided. \n\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nThis program is designed for young artists of all ages!\nThis program will take place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the Ticket booth.\n\nEach month\, The Mount’s StoryWalk features a new children’s book that will provide inspiration for the crafts: \nJune: Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls \nJuly: My Town\, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis* \nAugust: When the Stars Came Home by Brittany Luby \n*Bilingual \nAll abilities are welcome! Please email Jackie about any special accommodations that will be helpful for your participation in this program: JChristensen@EdithWharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/make-and-take-arts-and-crafts-3/2025-08-24/ CATEGORIES:Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Make-and-Take.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250506T164041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T163126Z UID:10000243-1756045800-1756049400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Kids Sculpture Walk DESCRIPTION:Join Mount art teacher Ms. Jackie for an interactive tour of the 2025 Sculpture at The Mount exhibition.  Participants will tour selected works from the outdoor exhibition and explore movement as a principle of design in art. At the conclusion of the tour\, participants will complete a related art activity. \n\nThis program begins outside the Stable\, adjacent to the Ticket booth.\nPre-registration is recommended\, but not required.\nThis program is designed for kids ages 10+ accompanied by their grownups.\nAll sculptures are sited on grass\, woodchip paths\, or in the forest. Please dress appropriately!\n\nQuestions? Email: Programs@EdithWharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/kids-sculpture-walk/2025-08-24/ CATEGORIES:Art,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Kids-Sculpture.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250818T201259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T222041Z UID:10000541-1756638000-1756641600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Tunes for Tots | with Berkshire Music School DESCRIPTION:This Sunday morning music and movement class introduces children ages 2-5 to a wide array of music from all different genres and origins through an equally wide array of fun\, age-appropriate\, student-oriented activities. Led by Ms. Julia of Berkshire Music School\, Tunes for Tots incorporates instruction in both English and Spanish. \n\nThis program takes place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the main Upper Lot and ticket booth.\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nTunes for Tots is a series taking place on Sundays: June 29\, July 27\, and August 31\, 11:00am.\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org\n\n\nJulia Shippee has been awarded a MM in Music Education from the University of Florida and a BA in Music Education from the University of New Hampshire. Julia taught elementary general music teacher\, is a bass player in college orchestras and local jazz ensembles\, and gigs as a performer as a guitarist and singer. In her role as a faculty member at Berkshire Music School\, Julia teaches a robust all-ages studio of private lessons on guitar\, bass\, and ukulele and also teaches various BMS pay-what-you-wish Community Group Classes including Youth Ukes! and Youth Rock Band. \n\nThe Berkshire Music School\, founded in 1940\, has been serving the greater Berkshire County community for 85 years out of our location at 30 Wendell Ave in Pittsfield. We offer private lessons on any instrument\, Community Group Classes on a pay-what-you-wish basis\, and special programs for people of all ages\, backgrounds\, and experience levels. We believe that every student\, no matter finances\, should be able to receive a quality music education. \n\n \nThis program is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation. \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/tunes-for-tots-with-berkshire-music-school-3/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Music,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Tunes-for-Tots.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20250429T171124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T163631Z UID:10000202-1756807200-1756810800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Storytime at the StoryWalk® with South Berkshire Kids DESCRIPTION:On the first Tuesday of each month\, join South Berkshire Kids for a read-aloud of the monthly StoryWalk book on display at The Mount. Families will convene at the top of the StoryWalk trail in the new gathering space to listen to the read-aloud\, then can complete a craft activity or explore the trail and grounds of The Mount.  \n\n\n\nThis program will take place in the new gathering space at the top of the StoryWalk trail.\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be moved to the Stable Auditorium.\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\n\n\n\nEach month\, the StoryWalk features a new children’s book. Visit the first Tuesday of each month for a read-aloud of the book of the month: \nJune: Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls \nJuly: My Town\, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis* \nAugust: When the Stars Came Home by Brittany Luby \nSeptember: The Autumn Visitors by Karel Hayes \n*Bilingual \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nSouth Berkshire Kids supports coordinated family and community engagement through enriching and educational activities for children up to five years of age. South Berkshire Kids is brought to you by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). For questions about South Berkshire Kids programming\, contact the CFCE Coordinator\, Jessica Maloney: southberkshirekids@gmail.com \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/storytime-at-the-storywalk-with-south-berkshire-kids/2025-09-02/ CATEGORIES:Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/South-Berkshire-Kids-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T125707 CREATED:20260127T184414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T151619Z UID:10000605-1771506000-1771511400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Whose Tracks Are These? Family Program with Mass Audubon DESCRIPTION:Due to the likelihood of rain or freezing rain on 2/18. this program has been rescheduled to tomorrow\, Thursday 2/19\, at the same time and place. Register for the new date by clicking the “Register” button below\, or by contacting the Pleasant Valley Office: (413) 637-0320 \nEven if we can’t spot them directly\, wild animals are active year-round. Play fun tracking games while looking for animal tracks\, homes\, and other signs of activity at The Mount. Learn how to piece together the clues that wildlife leaves behind to uncover their hidden world. \n\nThis is a program designed for families with children ages 6-12. Each registration requires at least one adult and one child.\nMeet near the Ticket Booth in the Upper Parking Lot of The Mount.\nPublic restrooms will not be available at this program; please plan accordingly.\nThis program covers up to 1 mile of gravel-paved or unsurfaced trails containing a mix of flat ground\, gradual slopes\, and one or two hills. The trail surface could potentially be uneven or slippery due to snow\, mud or ice.\nDress to be outside on unsurfaced trails during the forecasted weather. Your guide will arrive at the meeting spot 15 minutes before your program’s start time to welcome any early arrivals.\n\nRegister for this program on Mass Audubon’s website. \nQuestions? Contact Mass Audubon: \n413-637-0320 \nberkshires@massaudubon.org \n \n  \n  \n  \nTurkey tracks photo courtesy of Mass Audubon URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/whose-tracks-are-these-family-program-with-mass-audubon/ CATEGORIES:Nature,Youth & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Audubon-Winter-tracking.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR