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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.
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CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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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.
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CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:Qigong with Jamie Greene
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the ancient Chinese\, mind-body practice of Qigong\, meaning “mastery of your life-force energy\,” next to our beautiful French Flower Garden. Qigong\, a simpler form of Tai Chi\, combines gentle movements that mimic nature\, self-applied massage\, breathwork\, and meditation with the goal of improving and maintaining physical and emotional health. This self-care practice has been found to relieve stress and anxiety\, calm the mind\, and may help reduce pain\, improve mobility\, balance\, posture\, strength\, immunity and sleep.  \nTo register for this class\, email Jamie: greene01238@gmail.com \n\nThis program takes place beside the French Flower Garden and Pet Cemetery.\nWear comfortable shoes or bring a mat and practice barefoot. Bring a water bottle\, as well as a chair/stool if you prefer to practice seated. Beginners welcome!\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be cancelled. Registrants will be notified via email of any changes or cancellations.\n\nJamie Greene\, PhD\, is a graduate of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. She also holds a certificate from the eCornell T. Colin Campbell Center for Plant-Based Nutrition. Jamie\, a former clinical researcher\, discovered the power of Qigong and nutrition to heal from within during her retirement. She finds great joy volunteering to share the multitude of benefits for the mind\, body and spirit of this ancient form of moving meditation with others. Jamie encourages her students to incorporate simple\, effective Qigong techniques into their daily lives to enhance their physical and emotional well-being. She has shared her love of practicing qigong outdoors at The Mount\, the Berkshire Botanical Garden\, her community by Goose Pond in Lee\, as well as at nature preserves in Florida. \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.
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SUMMARY:What This Place Makes Me | Contemporary Plays on Immigration with Isaiah Stavchansky and Charlie Oh
DESCRIPTION:*Para leer este listado de evento en español\, desplázate hasta la parte inferior de la página.* \nCo-organized by The Literacy Network (LitNet)\, this reading and conversation features Isaiah Stavchansky\, editor of What This Place Makes Me: Contemporary Plays on Immigration (Restless Books\, 2025)\, in dialogue with featured playwright Charlie Oh. Together\, they will explore the vital role of theater in showcasing immigrant experiences and their influence on shaping the United States. Highlighting the anthology’s diverse perspectives\, the discussion will examine the unique challenges various communities face in the process of assimilation\, while uncovering shared themes in the quest to become American. Through these plays\, we see powerful manifestations of struggle\, perseverance\, and resourcefulness\, especially in relation to language\, religion\, and cultural identity. These stories reveal how creativity and resilience can illuminate the complexities of identity and belonging in a changing world.  \nPublished by Restless Books\, What this Place Makes me is a collection of seven award-winning plays by rising stars of contemporary theater that herald a profound shift in what it means to be an American\, an immigrant\, and an artist on today’s stage. This trailblazing collection of works by first- and second-generation immigrants to the U.S. unites seven exhilarating new voices of Lebanese\, Nigerian\, Korean\, Bengali\, Polish\, and Mexican descent\, including Shayok Misha Chowdhury\, Hansol Jung\, Martyna Majok\, Mona Mansour\, Charlie Oh\, Mfoniso Udofia\, and jesús i. valles. Echoing beyond the stage\, their stories draw on common experiences of displacement\, alienation\, and the sense of living in suspension; sometimes torn between two worlds\, sometimesplummeting into the spaces between them. \nLive interpretation in Spanish will be provided by Language Justice Solutions for this event. \nIsaiah Stavchansky is a Mexican-American actor\, writer\, editor\, and educator. His work has been developed and performed with The Workshop Theater\, Atlantic Acting School\, The Williamstown Theatre Festival\, The Tank NYC\, and Kenyon College. He has performed at The Williamstown Theatre Festival\, Chautauqua Theater Company\, and The Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater. He is a graduate of Kenyon College and Atlantic Acting School.  \nCharlie Oh’s plays include “LONG” (Kennedy Center’s Paula Vogel Award in playwriting\, Mark Twain Prize\, Relentless Award Honors)\, “COLEMAN ’72 (world premiere South Coast Rep\, Paul Stephen Lim Playwriting Award\, Los Angeles Drama Circle Award nominee)\, “WHITE MONKEY” (Goodman New Stages\, Future Labs)\, and “THE DISRUPTORS” (Sloan Commission). Charlie is a Core Writer at the Playwrights’ Center\, and a member\, past fellow\, or alumni of Ensemble Studio Theater’s Youngblood\, Ars Nova Play Group\, Page 73’s Writers Group\, The Lark\, and the Catwalk Writer’s Residency\, among others. His work has been developed at Manhattan Theatre Club\, South Coast Rep\, The Lark\, Second Stage\, The American Musical Theatre Project\, The Goodman\, and more. He currently holds commissions from Manhattan Theater Club + the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation\, South Coast Rep\, and is developing projects for television with Amazon Studios and Universal Studios. A recent graduate of The Juilliard School’s Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights Program.  \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. \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!\nSeating is limited\, registration is recommended: \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nInterested in becoming a Mount Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, an indoor\, climate controlled venue adjacent to the parking lot. Limited accessible parking is available in front of the Stable.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\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. \n\nESPAÑOL \nCoorganizado por The Literacy Network (LitNet)\, esta lectura y conversación contará con Isaiah Stavchansky\, editor de What This Place Makes Me: Contemporary Plays on Immigration (Restless Books\, 2025)\, en diálogo con el dramaturgo destacado Charlie Oh. Juntos\, explorarán el papel vital del teatro en la representación de las experiencias de los inmigrantes y su influencia en la formación de los Estados Unidos. Destacando las diversas perspectivas de la antología\, la conversación examinará los desafíos únicos que enfrentan las distintas comunidades en el proceso de asimilación\, mientras desentraña los temas comunes en la búsqueda de convertirse en estadounidense. A través de estas obras\, veremos poderosas manifestaciones de lucha\, perseverancia e ingenio\, especialmente en relación con el idioma\, la religión y la identidad cultural. Estas historias revelan cómo la creatividad y la resiliencia pueden iluminar las complejidades de la identidad y el sentido de pertenencia en un mundo cambiante. \nPublicado por Restless Books\, What This Place Makes Me es una colección de siete obras premiadas de dramaturgos emergentes del teatro contemporáneo que marcan un cambio profundo en lo que significa ser estadounidense\, inmigrante y artista en el escenario actual. Esta innovadora colección de obras de inmigrantes de primera y segunda generación a los EE. UU. reúne siete emocionantes nuevas voces de ascendencia libanesa\, nigeriana\, coreana\, bengalí\, polaca y mexicana\, incluyendo a Shayok Misha Chowdhury\, Hansol Jung\, Martyna Majok\, Mona Mansour\, Charlie Oh\, Mfoniso Udofia y jesús i. valles. Resonando más allá del escenario\, sus historias se basan en experiencias comunes de desplazamiento\, alienación y la sensación de vivir en suspensión; a veces divididos entre dos mundos\, a veces cayendo en los espacios entre ellos. \nSe ofrecerá interpretación en vivo en español por Language Justice Solutions para este evento. \nIsaiah Stavchansky es un actor\, escritor\, editor y educador mexicano-estadounidense. Su trabajo ha sido desarrollado y representado con The Workshop Theater\, Atlantic Acting School\, The Williamstown Theatre Festival\, The Tank NYC y Kenyon College. Ha actuado en The Williamstown Theatre Festival\, Chautauqua Theater Company y The Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater. Es graduado de Kenyon College y Atlantic Acting School. \nLas obras de Charlie Oh incluyen “LONG” (Premio Paula Vogel de dramaturgia del Kennedy Center\, Premio Mark Twain\, Premios Relentless)\, “COLEMAN ’72” (estreno mundial en South Coast Rep\, Premio Paul Stephen Lim de dramaturgia\, nominado al Premio Los Angeles Drama Circle)\, “WHITE MONKEY” (Goodman New Stages\, Future Labs) y “THE DISRUPTORS” (Comisión Sloan). Charlie es escritor principal en el Playwrights’ Center y miembro\, ex becario o exalumno de Ensemble Studio Theater’s Youngblood\, Ars Nova Play Group\, Writers Group de Page 73\, The Lark y Catwalk Writer’s Residency\, entre otros. Su trabajo ha sido desarrollado en Manhattan Theatre Club\, South Coast Rep\, The Lark\, Second Stage\, The American Musical Theatre Project\, The Goodman y más. Actualmente tiene comisiones de Manhattan Theater Club + la Alfred P. Sloan Foundation\, South Coast Rep\, y está desarrollando proyectos para televisión con Amazon Studios y Universal Studios. Es graduado reciente del Programa Lila Acheson Wallace American Playwrights de The Juilliard School. \nThe Literacy Network ha ofrecido sesiones de tutoría gratuitas\, individuales\, para adultos desde 1991. El enfoque flexible y personalizado de LitNet para la tutoría permite a los estudiantes adultos tener éxito en sus trabajos\, apoyar a sus familias y participar con sus comunidades locales. La organización comenzó enseñando habilidades de lectura\, y rápidamente amplió su plan de estudios con lecciones de inglés para hablantes de otros idiomas (ESOL)\, preparación para el examen de ciudadanía y educación básica para adultos para servir mejor a la gran población de inmigrantes que viven y trabajan en los Berkshires. \nEl Community Voices Project fomenta colaboraciones significativas entre The Mount y socios comunitarios regionales. A través de discusiones\, talleres\, lecturas y eventos\, el Proyecto tiene como objetivo nutrir y apoyar el desarrollo de nuevas narrativas audaces que fortalezcan las voces diversas e inciten el intercambio intercultural. \nEl Community Voices Project cuenta con el apoyo de una subvención otorgada por la Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation en su iniciativa Arts Build Community\, con fondos de la Barr Foundation. \nEste evento es GRATUITO y abierto al público.El aforo es limitado\, se recomienda la inscripción: \n¿Interesado en convertirte en miembro de The Mount? Únete hoy. \n\nEsta charla de una hora tendrá lugar en el Auditorio Establo de The Mount\, un espacio cerrado con control climático\, adyacente al estacionamiento. Hay plazas de estacionamiento accesibles limitadas frente al Establo.\nEl asiento para todos los programas de The Mount se asigna por orden de llegada. Si tienes preferencias de asiento\, te recomendamos llegar quince minutos antes.\n¡Se dispone de asientos accesibles! Llama con antelación para discutir las disposiciones: 413-551-5100\nDespués de esta charla\, habrá una firma de libros. Los libros podrán adquirirse en la librería de The Mount durante el evento o en línea en Bookshop.org.\n\n¿Tienes preguntas? Escribe a: programs@edithwharton.org \n\n¿Qué accesibilidad ofrece The Mount? The Mount es una organización designada como UP por el Massachusetts Cultural Council\, que da la bienvenida a participantes de todas las discapacidades. Por favor\, contáctanos por teléfono: 413-551-5100 o por correo electrónico: info@edithwharton.org para discutir las adaptaciones necesarias para participar plenamente en este evento. Habrá carritos de golf disponibles para trasladar a personas con problemas de movilidad entre el estacionamiento y el lugar del evento. Consulta las Directrices de Salud y Seguridad de The Mount.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/what-this-place-makes-me-contemporary-plays-on-immigration-with-isaiah-stavchansky-and-charlie-oh/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations,Readings & Performance
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SUMMARY:Le Café Français
DESCRIPTION:“Parlez-vous français?”  \nEnjoy French conversation on The Mount’s Terrace\, Tuesday Mornings\, June – September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant as The Mount’s Terrace Café does not open until 11:00 am. \nThis series is free and open to the public but capacity is limited — registration is recommended.  \nRegister Here!\n  \nHelp support Le Café Français and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a member! Join today.  \n\n\nThis 90-minute program takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter-mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Attendees in need of assistance may park in the Lower Lot adjacent to the Main House\, where accessible parking is available.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\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/le-cafe-francais/2025-06-10/
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SUMMARY:Birding with Mass Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Birding at The Mount is now on Wednesdays! Join an Audubon naturalist to learn skills to find and identify migrating and resident birds during this casual\, beginner-friendly walk. This walk will focus on the basics of bird-finding and identification as well as observing the behavior of the birds we can see. We will pause and enjoy observing birds rather than focusing on maintaining an intensive list of every bird in the area. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a loaner pair from us. \n\nMeet outside near the Ticket booth beside the Upper Lot.\nTrail distance covered during the bird walk could vary significantly depending on how many birds we see. This program typically covers up to 1.2 miles on an unsurfaced trail.\nThe trail surface is largely flat with a few gentle inclines\, but can be uneven at points or contain tripping hazards such as exposed tree roots or rocks. The trail surface could be wet or muddy depending on recent weather.\n\nPre-registration is required through Mass Audubon’s website so we can maintain group sizes that are conducive to birdwatching. This program is in high demand\, so please sign up for no more than two dates at one time to ensure that many people can enjoy the experience. \nQuestions? Contact Mass Audubon: \n413-637-0320 \nberkshires@massaudubon.org \n \nRuby-throated Hummingbird photo © Phil Sorrentino
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/birding-with-mass-audubon-5/
CATEGORIES:Nature
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: In the Footsteps of Edith - Join the Waitlist!
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a reflective journey through the woods\, meadows\, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy\, an experienced trail guide\, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith. Each mindful walk will begin with reading a brief passage of Wharton’s writing—a poem\, letter\, or excerpt from a work of fiction—to enhance your connection to nature and frame an intention for the experience. At the conclusion of the journey\, participants are welcome to share reflections.  \nNancy Seguin is a lifelong volunteer and passionate explorer of nature\, history\, and cultural venues. An experienced Hiking Guide\, she enjoys creating fun and mindful learning experiences while bringing communities together in a scenic setting.   Nancy is a member of various local outdoor recreation and conservation organizations appreciating an active lifestyle of walking/hiking\, biking\, and qigong with others of shared interest.  Previously\, she was a Trail Steward for North County Land Trust and led group hikes for Berkshire Camino.  She’s hoping to meet you on the trails soon!  \n\nThis program is at full capacity!  \nJoin the Waitlist\n  \nHelp support this and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a Member! Join today.\n\n– This 90-minute hike takes place rain-or-shine on the trails of The Mount and adjacent properties. Please plan accordingly! We recommend bringing water\, sunscreen\, a hat\, and insect repellent.\n– Terrain is comprised of level and gently sloping trail — perfect for beginning/intermediate hikers. Participants are advised to be mindful of roots and uneven ground. Closed toed shoes are recommended!\n– In the event of severe weather\, the hike may be postponed to the following Wednesday. Registrants will be notified by email by 9:00 am the day of the hike.\n– While The Mount is a dog-friendly property\, dogs are not permitted in this program.\n– Questions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\n \nThe Mount wishes to thank Mass Audubon for their ongoing collaboration with programing and land stewardship!
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/in-the-footsteps-of-edith/
CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature
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SUMMARY:Butterflies and Blooms with Mass Audubon
DESCRIPTION:The open meadows of Edith Wharton Park\, situated near the wetlands and forests around Laurel Lake and The Mount\, are a great place to look for butterflies and other flower-loving insects. We will move slowly along the unsurfaced\, grassy loop around the park\, scanning the hillsides for butterflies or looking closely at any that land nearby. We’ll also be stopping frequently to look into flowerheads and enjoy the staggering variety of insects that rely on these small spaces. \nDuring the walk\, learn the basics of butterfly identification in the Berkshires and what you can do to help butterflies from your own backyard. \n\nThis program does not involve catching or handling butterflies or other insects. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a loaner pair from us.\nThis program will cover up to 0.5 miles of distance.\nThe trail surface is a mowed grass path that is gradually sloping or level. The trail surface could be uneven.\n\nPre-registration is required through Mass Audubon’s website. \n \nPhoto by Nick Smith-Koblitz
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/butterflies-and-blooms-with-mass-audubon/
LOCATION:Edith Wharton Park\, 135 Laurel Lake Rd.\, Lee\, MA\, 01238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250508T183359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T164937Z
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SUMMARY:Early Closing at 4:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to a private event\, the Grounds\, Main House\, and Bookstore will close at 4:00 PM today. The Terrace Café will close at 2pm.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/early-closing-at-400-pm/2025-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250527T170016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T192531Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced outdoor guide and certified Tai Chi instructor\, Mary Hannah Parkman\, for a guided trail walk and forest bathing experience with simple to follow standing Tai Chi warmups and movements from the 8 Treasures of Tai Chi. These practices calm and reset the nervous system\, bring balance to the body\, and help cultivate peace in the present moment.\nTai Chi\, a Chinese martial art\, was inspired by nature and designed to enliven “chi” or life force energy for greater health and vitality.\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration by email is encouraged: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com\nPark in the main Upper Parking Lot. Meet by the Ticket booth.\nWalk length approximately 0.5 miles. Mostly level or gently sloping trail.\nDress for the weather in comfortable clothes suitable for movement.\nIf it is raining\, this outdoor experience will be abbreviated to one hour.\n\nSuggested donation: $20 per person. \nCash or Venmo @maryhannah-parkman (code: 0285) \n5% of donations will go to support hemlock tree conservation efforts at the New York State Hemlock Initiative \n\nMary Hannah Parkman\, is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. Mary Hannah was drawn to Tai Chi by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 10 years\, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi\, she draws on her 12 years of experience as a mind-body movement instructor\, teaching yoga in studios\, wellness resorts\, public schools\, summer camps and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace and vitality that comes from being in nature\, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees.  \nFor questions about this program or weather cancellations\, email Mary Hannah: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com \nLearn more about Mary Hannah Parkman:\n https://maryhannahparkman.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/mary.h.parkman/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/maryhannnah/?hl=en\nHemlock cones photo courtesy of sciotogardens.com
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/forest-bathing-tai-chi-with-mary-hannah-parkman-2/2025-06-13/
CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250214T162446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182852Z
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SUMMARY:Early Closing at 1:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to a private event\, the Terrace Cafe is not open today.\nThe House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM.\nThe grounds will close at 2:00 PM.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/early-closing-2/2025-06-14/
CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250423T183826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T132947Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250417T143453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T162805Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250414T201729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T134500Z
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SUMMARY:Qigong with Jamie Greene
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the ancient Chinese\, mind-body practice of Qigong\, meaning “mastery of your life-force energy\,” next to our beautiful French Flower Garden. Qigong\, a simpler form of Tai Chi\, combines gentle movements that mimic nature\, self-applied massage\, breathwork\, and meditation with the goal of improving and maintaining physical and emotional health. This self-care practice has been found to relieve stress and anxiety\, calm the mind\, and may help reduce pain\, improve mobility\, balance\, posture\, strength\, immunity and sleep.  \nTo register for this class\, email Jamie: greene01238@gmail.com \n\nThis program takes place beside the French Flower Garden and Pet Cemetery.\nWear comfortable shoes or bring a mat and practice barefoot. Bring a water bottle\, as well as a chair/stool if you prefer to practice seated. Beginners welcome!\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be cancelled. Registrants will be notified via email of any changes or cancellations.\n\nJamie Greene\, PhD\, is a graduate of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. She also holds a certificate from the eCornell T. Colin Campbell Center for Plant-Based Nutrition. Jamie\, a former clinical researcher\, discovered the power of Qigong and nutrition to heal from within during her retirement. She finds great joy volunteering to share the multitude of benefits for the mind\, body and spirit of this ancient form of moving meditation with others. Jamie encourages her students to incorporate simple\, effective Qigong techniques into their daily lives to enhance their physical and emotional well-being. She has shared her love of practicing qigong outdoors at The Mount\, the Berkshire Botanical Garden\, her community by Goose Pond in Lee\, as well as at nature preserves in Florida. \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/qigong-with-jamie-greene/2025-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250414T204509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T154108Z
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SUMMARY:What This Place Makes Me | Connecting to Homeland Writing Workshop with Isaiah Stavchansky
DESCRIPTION:Join The Literacy Network (LitNet) and Isaiah Stavchansky\, instructor of the Restless Books Immigrant Writing Lab\, for a writing workshop centered on constructing and sharing stories about immigration and family ancestry. By honing the inherent power of storytelling\, participants will write about their experiences\, memories\, and feelings regarding their individual homelands and the journeys of arriving here – whether those stories are recent or centuries old. Anchored by the belief that all linguistic abilities are sufficient to tell a memorable story\, this workshop will give participants the tools—creative\, stylistic\, psychological\, linguistic—to confidently write and share their stories with one another and the community. All levels of English are welcome.  \nIsaiah Stavchansky is a Mexican-American actor\, writer\, editor\, and educator. His work has been developed and performed with The Workshop Theater\, Atlantic Acting School\, The Williamstown Theatre Festival\, The Tank NYC\, and Kenyon College. He has performed at The Williamstown Theatre Festival\, Chautauqua Theater Company\, and The Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater. He is a graduate of Kenyon College and Atlantic Acting School.  \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. \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!\nSeating is limited\, registration is recommended: \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nInterested in becoming a Mount Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour workshop takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, an indoor\, climate controlled venue adjacent to the parking lot. Limited accessible parking is available in front of the Stable.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\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/what-this-place-makes-me-connecting-to-homeland-writing-workshop-with-isaiah-stavchansky/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250513T182233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T190125Z
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SUMMARY:Le Café Français
DESCRIPTION:“Parlez-vous français?”  \nEnjoy French conversation on The Mount’s Terrace\, Tuesday Mornings\, June – September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant as The Mount’s Terrace Café does not open until 11:00 am. \nThis series is free and open to the public but capacity is limited — registration is recommended.  \nRegister Here!\n  \nHelp support Le Café Français and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a member! Join today.  \n\n\nThis 90-minute program takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter-mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Attendees in need of assistance may park in the Lower Lot adjacent to the Main House\, where accessible parking is available.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\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/le-cafe-francais/2025-06-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250421T143949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T183153Z
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SUMMARY:Arresting Characters | A Poetry Reading featuring Michelle Blake and Karen Chase
DESCRIPTION:Though best known for her novels\, Edith Wharton was an avid poet. It was through verse that she expressed her capacity for intimacy and deep introspection\, revealing an emotional complexity not always visible in her prose. Scholar Irene Goldman-Price points to Wharton’s Arresting Characters—the protagonists of her narrative poems—as gateways into the psychological depths of a character’s interior world.  \nThis poetry reading is an ode to Wharton’s Arresting Characters. Following a brief reading of “Artemis to Actaeon” (1902) performed by Mary Anne Grammer\, two contemporary poets will read from newly published works. Michelle Blake will read from How We Enter The Palace (2025) and Karen Chase will read a selection from ZundelState (2025). Like Wharton\, Blake and Chase are enthralled with the past\, exploring various historical\, biblical\, and mythological figures as a way to better understand the present and speculate on the future.  \n\nMichelle Blake wrote a trilogy of mysteries\, with Lily Connor\, and her chapbook\, Into the Wide and Startling World\, was selected for the New Women’s Voices Series at Finishing Line Press. In 2014\, she published a collaboration with visual artist Fran Forman\, in which she wrote a series of poems and a fable. She has published poems and essays in MORE Magazine\, The New York Times\, Ploughshares\, Southern Review\, Banyan Press Anthology\, Cedar Creek Review\, Prairie Schooner\, Solstice Lit Journal\, Cider Press Review\, Tupelo Quarterly\, Asheville Poetry Review\, and many other magazines and anthologies.  \nPhoto: Karen Becker\n\ \nKaren Chase’s poems\, stories and essays have appeared in The New Yorker\, The New Republic\, The Gettysburg Review and Southwest Review\, among others. Her poems have been anthologized in The Norton Introduction to Poetry\, Andrei Codrescu’s An Exquisite Corpse Reader\, and Billy Collins’ Poetry 180. Two Tales: Jamali Kamali and ZundelState is her eighth book. Chase and her husband\, the painter Paul Graubard\, live in Western Massachusetts.  \nPhoto: Paul Graubard\n  \n\nTICKETS: \n$10 – Mount Members\n$15 – General Admission\nFree for Students\n \nBook Here!\n  \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today.\n\n\nThis one-hour reading takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Golf carts run throughout the day if you require assistance to the event location.\nThe Terrace Cafe bar will be open 4:00 – 5:30 pm.\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — this reading may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those wishing to cancel their orders will receive full refunds within seven business days. To cancel\, email: programs@edithwharton.org\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/arresting-characters-a-poetry-reading-featuring-michelle-blake-and-karen-chase/
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250527T170016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T192531Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced outdoor guide and certified Tai Chi instructor\, Mary Hannah Parkman\, for a guided trail walk and forest bathing experience with simple to follow standing Tai Chi warmups and movements from the 8 Treasures of Tai Chi. These practices calm and reset the nervous system\, bring balance to the body\, and help cultivate peace in the present moment.\nTai Chi\, a Chinese martial art\, was inspired by nature and designed to enliven “chi” or life force energy for greater health and vitality.\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration by email is encouraged: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com\nPark in the main Upper Parking Lot. Meet by the Ticket booth.\nWalk length approximately 0.5 miles. Mostly level or gently sloping trail.\nDress for the weather in comfortable clothes suitable for movement.\nIf it is raining\, this outdoor experience will be abbreviated to one hour.\n\nSuggested donation: $20 per person. \nCash or Venmo @maryhannah-parkman (code: 0285) \n5% of donations will go to support hemlock tree conservation efforts at the New York State Hemlock Initiative \n\nMary Hannah Parkman\, is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. Mary Hannah was drawn to Tai Chi by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 10 years\, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi\, she draws on her 12 years of experience as a mind-body movement instructor\, teaching yoga in studios\, wellness resorts\, public schools\, summer camps and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace and vitality that comes from being in nature\, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees.  \nFor questions about this program or weather cancellations\, email Mary Hannah: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com \nLearn more about Mary Hannah Parkman:\n https://maryhannahparkman.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/mary.h.parkman/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/maryhannnah/?hl=en\nHemlock cones photo courtesy of sciotogardens.com
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/forest-bathing-tai-chi-with-mary-hannah-parkman-2/2025-06-20/
CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250214T162446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182852Z
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SUMMARY:Early Closing at 1:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to a private event\, the Terrace Cafe is not open today.\nThe House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM.\nThe grounds will close at 2:00 PM.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/early-closing-2/2025-06-21/
CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250618T145401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T145401Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250421T144310Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250414T201729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T134500Z
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SUMMARY:Qigong with Jamie Greene
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the ancient Chinese\, mind-body practice of Qigong\, meaning “mastery of your life-force energy\,” next to our beautiful French Flower Garden. Qigong\, a simpler form of Tai Chi\, combines gentle movements that mimic nature\, self-applied massage\, breathwork\, and meditation with the goal of improving and maintaining physical and emotional health. This self-care practice has been found to relieve stress and anxiety\, calm the mind\, and may help reduce pain\, improve mobility\, balance\, posture\, strength\, immunity and sleep.  \nTo register for this class\, email Jamie: greene01238@gmail.com \n\nThis program takes place beside the French Flower Garden and Pet Cemetery.\nWear comfortable shoes or bring a mat and practice barefoot. Bring a water bottle\, as well as a chair/stool if you prefer to practice seated. Beginners welcome!\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be cancelled. Registrants will be notified via email of any changes or cancellations.\n\nJamie Greene\, PhD\, is a graduate of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. She also holds a certificate from the eCornell T. Colin Campbell Center for Plant-Based Nutrition. Jamie\, a former clinical researcher\, discovered the power of Qigong and nutrition to heal from within during her retirement. She finds great joy volunteering to share the multitude of benefits for the mind\, body and spirit of this ancient form of moving meditation with others. Jamie encourages her students to incorporate simple\, effective Qigong techniques into their daily lives to enhance their physical and emotional well-being. She has shared her love of practicing qigong outdoors at The Mount\, the Berkshire Botanical Garden\, her community by Goose Pond in Lee\, as well as at nature preserves in Florida. \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/qigong-with-jamie-greene/2025-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250513T182233Z
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SUMMARY:Le Café Français
DESCRIPTION:“Parlez-vous français?”  \nEnjoy French conversation on The Mount’s Terrace\, Tuesday Mornings\, June – September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant as The Mount’s Terrace Café does not open until 11:00 am. \nThis series is free and open to the public but capacity is limited — registration is recommended.  \nRegister Here!\n  \nHelp support Le Café Français and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a member! Join today.  \n\n\nThis 90-minute program takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter-mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Attendees in need of assistance may park in the Lower Lot adjacent to the Main House\, where accessible parking is available.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\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/le-cafe-francais/2025-06-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250415T210224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T173707Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250508T183359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T164937Z
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SUMMARY:Early Closing at 4:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to a private event\, the Grounds\, Main House\, and Bookstore will close at 4:00 PM today. The Terrace Café will close at 2pm.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/early-closing-at-400-pm/2025-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250411T153727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T180628Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | Adam Gopnik in conversation with André Bernard - Join the Waitlist!
DESCRIPTION:In its third year\, In Conversation brings together seasoned interviewer André Bernard\, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation\, with innovative thinkers and influential voices whose contributions shape our culture today. Crossing the fields of politics\, journalism\, social science\, and the arts\, these conversations will explore fresh perspectives that spark curiosity and ignite new ways of thinking about the world.   \n\nAdam Gopnik\nStaff Writer of The New Yorker and author of All That Happiness Is\nThursday\, June 26\, 5:00 pm \n\nSince 1986\, Adam Gopnik’s fiction\, criticism\, book reviews\, essays\, and foreign correspondence have helped define the voice of The New Yorker. He is also the author of numerous books\, most recently All That Happiness Is (W.W. Norton\, 2024)\, a slim volume exploring society’s obsession with achievement. Crossing generations\, the pressure to achieve has wide–sweeping effects\, from students being tested to get into the best schools to adults seeking the highest-paying\, most prestigious jobs. Gopnik likens achievement to being ensnared by a maze with no way out. His solution: choose accomplishment over achievement. Accomplishments are the result of activities pursued for their own sake. In All That Happiness Is\, Gopnik draws on the stories of artists\, philosophers\, scientists\, and his own fumbling attempts to play the guitar to explore the ways that self-directed passions—or accomplishments—lead to a sense of fulfillment and\, ultimately\, happiness.  \nAdam Gopnik has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1986. During his tenure\, he has written fiction\, humor\, criticism\, book reviews\, personal essays\, Profiles\, and reported pieces from abroad. He was the magazine’s art critic from 1987 to 1995 and the Paris correspondent from 1995 to 2000. From 2000 to 2005\, he wrote a journal about New York life\, and since then has been the magazine’s chief critic-at-large. His books\, ranging from essay collections about Paris and food to children’s novels\, include Paris to the Moon (2000)\, The King in the Window (2005)\, Through the Children’s Gate: A Home in New York (2006)\, Angels and Ages: A Short Book About Darwin\, Lincoln\, and Modern Life (2009)\, The Table Comes First: Family\, France\, and the Meaning of Food (2011)\, Winter: Five Windows on the Season (2011)\, At the Strangers’ Gate: Arrivals in New York (2017)\, A Thousand Small Sanities: The Moral Adventure of Liberalism (2019)\, The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery (2023)\, and most recently All That Happiness Is (2024). Gopnik has been the recipient of numerous awards \, including the Legion d’honneur from the French Republic and election to the American Academy of Arts & Letters. In 2017\, his musical\, Our Table\, opened at the Long Wharf Theatre (New Haven)\, and his first one-man storytelling show\, The Gates\, played at the Public Theatre (New York). A new one\, “Adam Gopnik’s New York\,” opens at Lincoln Center in May 2025. \nPhoto: Brigitte Lacombe\n\nThis event has reached full capacity! Join the Waitlist here: \nJoin the Waitlist\n  \nGeneral Admission:\n$27 – Mount Members\n$32 – Non-Members \n*New* Rain or Shine Ticket:\n$37 – Mount Members\n$42 – Non-Members \nIndividual Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to a program regardless of weather conditions. For a modest increase in the ticket cost\, you are guaranteed a seat at events that need to be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. General Admission tickets are available for each event as well; however\, in the event of inclement weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — you are not guaranteed a seat. General Admission tickets will be canceled and refunded if weather conditions prohibit us from hosting an event outside. \nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, an open-air\, two-pole tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — In Conversation talks may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. Rain or Shine Tickets guarantee admission to this program regardless of location! All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those with standard admission tickets will have their orders automatically canceled and receive full refunds within seven business days.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nThis program is sponsored by: \n             \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/adam-gopnik-in-conversation-with-andre-bernard/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced outdoor guide and certified Tai Chi instructor\, Mary Hannah Parkman\, for a guided trail walk and forest bathing experience with simple to follow standing Tai Chi warmups and movements from the 8 Treasures of Tai Chi. These practices calm and reset the nervous system\, bring balance to the body\, and help cultivate peace in the present moment.\nTai Chi\, a Chinese martial art\, was inspired by nature and designed to enliven “chi” or life force energy for greater health and vitality.\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration by email is encouraged: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com\nPark in the main Upper Parking Lot. Meet by the Ticket booth.\nWalk length approximately 0.5 miles. Mostly level or gently sloping trail.\nDress for the weather in comfortable clothes suitable for movement.\nIf it is raining\, this outdoor experience will be abbreviated to one hour.\n\nSuggested donation: $20 per person. \nCash or Venmo @maryhannah-parkman (code: 0285) \n5% of donations will go to support hemlock tree conservation efforts at the New York State Hemlock Initiative \n\nMary Hannah Parkman\, is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. Mary Hannah was drawn to Tai Chi by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 10 years\, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi\, she draws on her 12 years of experience as a mind-body movement instructor\, teaching yoga in studios\, wellness resorts\, public schools\, summer camps and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace and vitality that comes from being in nature\, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees.  \nFor questions about this program or weather cancellations\, email Mary Hannah: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com \nLearn more about Mary Hannah Parkman:\n https://maryhannahparkman.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/mary.h.parkman/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/maryhannnah/?hl=en\nHemlock cones photo courtesy of sciotogardens.com
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/forest-bathing-tai-chi-with-mary-hannah-parkman-2/2025-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250214T162446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182852Z
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SUMMARY:Early Closing at 1:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to a private event\, the Terrace Cafe is not open today.\nThe House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM.\nThe grounds will close at 2:00 PM.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/early-closing-2/2025-06-28/
CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250624T151245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T151245Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132047
CREATED:20250421T171832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T163604Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Artists | Sculpture at The Mount 2025
DESCRIPTION:Visit The Mount to meet the 25 exhibiting artists of our 2025 Sculpture at The Mount exhibition. Artists will be stationed at their respective sculptures to share about their work and to answer any questions from visitors. \n\nPre-registration is not required for this event. The exhibition is free and open to art enthusiasts of all ages!\nAn audio guide in English and Spanish will be available for download at the exhibition.\nIn the event of inclement weather\, this program may be rescheduled for the following Sunday\, July 6 at 3:00pm.\n\n\nSculpture at The Mount features works of contemporary outdoor sculpture in a range of media throughout the vibrant woods\, gardens\, and grounds of The Mount. The 2025 exhibition theme\, Movement\, unifies the rich display of kinetic sculpture alongside artwork that speaks to personal transformation\, cultural shifts\, natural evolution\, and more. Visitors can further explore the exhibition by joining our artist–led tours\, poetry readings\, and workshops responding to the artwork. Sculpture at The Mount will run from May 24 – October 19. \nOur digital guide\, featuring artist statements written and recorded in their own words\, is available in both English and Spanish. Special thanks to the Center for Peace through Culture and Language Justice Solutions for providing these translated materials. \n \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/meet-the-artists-sculpture-at-the-mount-2025/
CATEGORIES:Art
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