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-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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250214T162446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182852Z UID:10000033-1752930000-1752958800@edithwharton.org 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-2/2025-07-19/ CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Calendar-Graphic-1920-x-1080-Early-Closing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 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:20260404T043754 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:20250720T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250421T190410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T145611Z UID:10000171-1753030800-1753034400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Walkin' with WordxWord DESCRIPTION:Follow along as poets offer an exploration of The Mount’s grounds and selected works in the Sculpture at The Mount exhibition. Using a sculpture and the environment as prompts\, poets offer new ways of “seeing” what is before us.  \n\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nMeet at the bistro tables behind the Stable. The Stable is located beside the Ticket booth.\nWordxWord is an outdoor program. In the event of inclement weather\, this program may be cancelled and rescheduled TBD. Updates (cancelling/rescheduling) will be available at WordXWordFestival.com prior to noon on the day of the event.\nWordXWord events are FREE and open to all; however\, some poems may contain content or language best suited for teens and adults. This event is outdoors and B.Y.O.C. – Bring Your Own Chair (or blanket to sit on).\nA golf cart will be available to assist attendees as needed.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\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 \nThis event is sponsored by the Amy Clampitt Fund\, a Fund of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. \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/walkin-with-wordxword-2/ CATEGORIES:Art,Readings & Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Walkin-with-WordxWord.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250414T201729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T134500Z UID:10000102-1753093800-1753097400@edithwharton.org 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/2025-07-21/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Qigong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250428T202513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T154722Z UID:10000054-1753113600-1753117200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Susan Morrison\, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn July 21 & 22\, author Susan Morrison presents Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live (Random House\, 2025). Lorne takes readers behind the scenes of Lorne Michaels’ relentless\, 50-year journey to build and sustain Saturday Night Live—a cultural institution that has come to define American comedy. Through never-before-shared accounts\, Morrison details the fascinating challenges Michaels has faced putting the show together every week\, balancing the excesses of creative genius while keeping the team functioning under immense pressure. Lorne overflows with unforgettable\, intimate\, never-before-seen moments: Michaels testifying in Keith Richards’ heroin trial in Toronto\, persuading world-class musicians and actors to grace the SNL stage\, handling performers’ meltdowns and arrests\, and managing the endless chaos and drama that unfolds in the hours before every show. Lorne is more than a biography; it’s a how-to guide to writing sketch comedy\, an intellectual history of the past sixty years and an all-access\, backstage pass to the genius and grit that turned Saturday Night Live into a comedy powerhouse and cemented Michaels’ status as one of the most influential figures in entertainment history \nSusan Morrison is the articles editor of The New Yorker. She is the former editor–in–chief of the New York Observer and an original editor of SPY magazine.   \n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \nBook Here!\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. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which 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/summer-author-series-susan-morrison-lorne-the-man-who-invented-saturday-night-live-2/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Author-Series_Susan-Morrison_WebsiteCal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250513T182233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T190125Z UID:10000450-1753174800-1753180200@edithwharton.org 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/2025-07-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/French-Breakfast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250428T202605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T154733Z UID:10000055-1753182000-1753185600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Susan Morrison\, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn July 21 & 22\, author Susan Morrison presents Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live (Random House\, 2025). Lorne takes readers behind the scenes of Lorne Michaels’ relentless\, 50-year journey to build and sustain Saturday Night Live—a cultural institution that has come to define American comedy. Through never-before-shared accounts\, Morrison details the fascinating challenges Michaels has faced putting the show together every week\, balancing the excesses of creative genius while keeping the team functioning under immense pressure. Lorne overflows with unforgettable\, intimate\, never-before-seen moments: Michaels testifying in Keith Richards’ heroin trial in Toronto\, persuading world-class musicians and actors to grace the SNL stage\, handling performers’ meltdowns and arrests\, and managing the endless chaos and drama that unfolds in the hours before every show. Lorne is more than a biography; it’s a how-to guide to writing sketch comedy\, an intellectual history of the past sixty years and an all-access\, backstage pass to the genius and grit that turned Saturday Night Live into a comedy powerhouse and cemented Michaels’ status as one of the most influential figures in entertainment history \nSusan Morrison is the articles editor of The New Yorker. She is the former editor–in–chief of the New York Observer and an original editor of SPY magazine.   \n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \nBook Here!\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. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which 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/summer-author-series-susan-morrison-lorne-the-man-who-invented-saturday-night-live-3/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Author-Series_Susan-Morrison_WebsiteCal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250414T161810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T163330Z UID:10000087-1753290000-1753293600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Building Old New York | Emily Orlando & R. Tripp Evans\, The Decoration of Houses: Edith Wharton\, Ogden Codman\, Jr.\, and the Architecture of Friendship DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating series of talks delving into the history and legacy of some of New York City’s most iconic institutions\, spaces\, and landmarks. From the architecture of the Gilded Age to the preservation of historic neighborhoods in the twentieth century\, this series invites art and architectural historians to present the stories behind New York’s distinctive urban and cultural landscape\, highlighting the vision\, innovation\, and determination that built Old New York.  \nWhen Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman\, Jr. published The Decoration of Houses in 1897\, both were relatively unknown in their respective fields. The decorating guidebook\, which advocated for a “simple and architectural” style\, became a foundational text for interior decoration as well as the launchpad for Wharton’s transatlantic literary acclaim. This conversation between Wharton scholar Dr. Emily Orlando and architectural historian Dr. R. Tripp Evans\, explores the history and legacy of The Decoration of Houses\, highlighting its influences on the design of The Mount and the decades-long relationship between Codman and Wharton\, a duo known socially as “Mr. and Mrs. Puss-Cod.”  \nA complimentary wine and cheese reception will follow this talk! Join us. \nDr. Emily Orlando is Professor of English and the E. Gerald Corrigan Chair in the Humanities and Social Sciences at Fairfield University. She is an internationally recognized Edith Wharton scholar and author of the award-winning book Edith Wharton and the Visual Arts. She is the co-editor (with Meredith Goldsmith) of Edith Wharton and Cosmopolitanism (2016)\, The Bloomsbury Handbook to Edith Wharton (2022)\, and the 2024 re-release of The Decoration of Houses (Syracuse University Press\, 2024) by Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman\, Jr.\, for which she also wrote a scholarly introduction. Orlando is a past president of the Edith Wharton Society\, and her public-facing scholarship has appeared in such venues as LitHub and on such podcasts as “The Gilded Gentleman.”  \nDr. R. Tripp Evans is Professor of the History of Art at Wheaton College in Norton\, Massachusetts\, where he specializes in American material culture of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He earned his B.A. in Architectural History from the University of Virginia and his M.A. and Ph.D. in the History of Art from Yale University\, where he was named the Henry S. McNeil Fellow in American Decorative Arts. He is the author of three books\, and in 2010 received the Marfield Prize for his biography of the artist Grant Wood. His latest book\, The Importance of Being Furnished: Four Bachelors at Home (Rowman & Littlefield\, 2024)\, explores the private and professional worlds of men whose homes defined American style from the Gilded to the Jazz Ages.  \nThis event is sponsored by Nedra and Richard Koplin\, who wish to thank all of those associated with The Mount as they continue to build its historic legacy. \n\nTICKETS ON SALE MAY 12!\nNational Committee Members’ pre-sale starts April 29\nMembers’ pre-sale starts May 5\n \nBook Here!\n  \n$10 – Mount Members\n$15 – General Admission\nFree for Students \nInterested in becoming a 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.\nA complimentary wine and cheese reception will follow this event.\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\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/building-old-new-york-r-tripp-evans-emily-orlando-the-decoration-of-houses-edith-wharton-ogden-codman-jr-and-the-architecture-of-friendship/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Old-New-York_Anthony-Wood_WebsiteCal-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250418T192828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T161022Z UID:10000157-1753378200-1753385400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Sounds of Summer Free Jazz Series | Gato 6 with vocalist Suzi Stern DESCRIPTION:Our free jazz series returns with Sounds of Summer\, an exciting lineup of live performances curated by jazz musician Michael Junkins! \nBring a picnic to enjoy in the garden or visit the food trucks parked outside the Forecourt. The Terrace Café Bar will be open\, serving signature cocktails and other refreshments.* Join us! \n\nGATO 6 with vocalist SUZI STERN\nThursday\, July 24\, 5:30 pm\nLed by composer George Oldziey\, GATO 6 is Austin’s premiere Latin Jazz band. This high powered\, all-star ensemble performs Oldziey’s original music\, which draws on his myriad world music and jazz influences. The band features locally\, nationally\, and internationally renowned artists. For this performance\, GATO 6 is joined by Lenox’s own Suzi Stern\, renowned jazz vocalist\, lyricist\, composer\, and educator. \n\n\nSounds of Summer is The Mount’s most popular event of the season!\nAttendees should anticipate a lively crowd and festive atmosphere.\nBefore you join us\, here are some guidelines for this event: \n•Musicians perform on The Mount’s Terrace\, and speakers are setup on the lawn so music lovers can enjoy the show from our grounds and gardens. When you arrive\, please park in the Upper Lot. Our parking lot has been redesigned and is recently reopened to the public\, so we ask for your patience as our parking attendants help you park safely. \n• We recommend arriving fifteen minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. If you require assistance to the concert location\, a golf cart shuttle will be running throughout the afternoon and evening. Pick-up and drop-off points will be clearly marked\, and seating is available while you wait. \n• Seating on the Terrace is first come\, first served! Please consider bringing a blanket and/or chairs to enjoy the show from the lawn. Accessible seating is available! To make arrangements\, phone: 413-551-5111; ext. #2 \n• A Kid Zone with lawn games\, crafts\, and other fun activities will be set up on the lawn near the French Garden. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome! \n• The Terrace Bar will be open at 4:30 pm! Pizza Trails and KJ Nosh food trucks will begin serving at 5:30 pm. *Please note that The Mount’s alcohol license does not permit outside beverages to be brought in. Help maintain our status with the Mass ABCC by patronizing The Mount’s Terrace Bar! \n• In the event of inclement weather\, Sounds of Summer will be moved to the Mount Bistro at the Stable. Notification of a venue change will be announced on this event listing as well as The Mount’s homepage by 2:00 pm the day of the concert. \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\n\n\n\n\nSounds of Summer is a FREE series! \n\nHelp support Sounds of Summer and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a Member. Join today!\n\nThe Mount wishes to thank Richard and Carol Seltzer for their generous support\n\n\n\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/sounds-of-summer-free-jazz-series-gato-6-with-vocalist-suzi-stern/ CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard-Edition-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250527T170016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T192531Z UID:10000436-1753452000-1753457400@edithwharton.org 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-2/2025-07-25/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hemlock-Tai-Chi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T223000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250501T185916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T185916Z UID:10000209-1753475400-1753482600@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Ghost Tour of The Mount DESCRIPTION:Join our popular nighttime ghost tours\, as guides lead you through the darkened halls of The Mount\, sharing tales of the many eerie encounters that have been reported here for years. \n\nGhost Tours last approximately two hours and include a half-mile walk – rain-or-shine – between buildings on The Mount’s campus. Please dress accordingly!\nParking for Ghost Tours is in The Mount’s lower lot\, adjacent to the Main House. An attendant will direct you from the Ticket Booth.\nTerrain may be uneven\, and stairs are required to experience the full tour. Please note The Mount’s accessibility accommodations below.\nThis tour contains adult content that is not appropriate for young audiences. Children under 12 will not be admitted to the Ghost Tour. Families should consider attending one of our Ghost Tours for Kids on October 3\, 24\, or 30!\nIn the event of severe weather\, Ghost Tours may be canceled. Ticket holders will be notified of a cancellation by email by 2:00 pm the day of the tour and will receive refunds within seven days.\n\nQuestions? Email: ticketbooth@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 the event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/ghost-tour-of-the-mount-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Youth-Family-Music-Calendar-thumbnail-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250214T162446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182852Z UID:10000034-1753534800-1753563600@edithwharton.org 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-2/2025-07-26/ CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Calendar-Graphic-1920-x-1080-Early-Closing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 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:20260404T043754 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:20250727T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250421T193234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T153706Z UID:10000173-1753635600-1753639200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:A Very Large Poem with WordxWord DESCRIPTION:WordXWord returns to The Mount with dozens of poets collaborating to create and perform A Very Large Poem. Created by stitching together dozens of short poems by poets ranging in age and style\, A Very Large Poem will travel in an arc around the audience. This event will take place in The Mount’s Event Tent\, rain or shine.  \n\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nThis performance will take place in the Event Tent\, adjacent to the Upper Lot.\nWordXWord events are FREE and open to all; however\, some poems may contain content or language best suited for teens and adults. This event is outdoors and B.Y.O.C. – Bring Your Own Chair (or blanket to sit on).\nA golf cart will be available to assist attendees as needed.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\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 \nThis event is sponsored by the Amy Clampitt Fund\, a Fund of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. \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/a-very-large-poem-with-wordxword/ CATEGORIES:Readings & Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/A-Very-Large-Poem-with-WordxWord.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250414T201729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T134500Z UID:10000103-1753698600-1753702200@edithwharton.org 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/2025-07-28/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Qigong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250428T202730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T155007Z UID:10000058-1753718400-1753722000@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Tess Chakkalakal\, A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn July 28 & 29\, author Tess Chakkalakal presents A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt (St. Martin’s 2025). Charles W. Chesnutt was a force in American literature. His novels and short stories delved deeply into racial and social issues\, which were especially poignant in the American South after the Civil War. In A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt\, Tess Chakkalakal gives readers the first comprehensive biography of this underappreciated literary figure—the first Black writer whose stories appeared in The Atlantic Monthly and whose books were published by Houghton Mifflin. Through his work as a writer\, critic\, and speaker\, Chesnutt broke into all-white literary establishment\, crossing racial barriers and transforming the publishing world.  \nTess Chakkalakal teaches African American and American Literature at Bowdoin College. Her writing has appeared in The New England Quarterly\, J19\, American Literary History\, and many others. She is the author of Novel Bondage: Slavery\, Marriage\, and Freedom in Nineteenth-Century America (Illinois UP\, 2011) and co-editor of Jim Crow\, Literature\, and the Legacy of Sutton E. Griggs (University of Georgia Press\, 2013) and Imperium in Imperio: A Critical Edition (West Virginia UP\, 2022). She is co-host and creator of the award-winning podcast Dead Writers: A Show About Great American Authors and Where They Lived. She lives in Brunswick\, Maine.  \nPhoto: Kristina O’Brien\n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \nBook Here!\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. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which 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/summer-author-series-tess-chakkalakal-a-matter-of-complexion-the-life-and-fictions-of-charles-w-chestnutt-2/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Author-Series_Tess-Chakkalakal_WebsiteCal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250513T182233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T190125Z UID:10000451-1753779600-1753785000@edithwharton.org 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/2025-07-29/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/French-Breakfast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250428T202821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T155020Z UID:10000059-1753786800-1753790400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Tess Chakkalakal\, A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the Summer Author Series has brought award-winning authors to The Mount. This year’s theme is trailblazers. The eight-week series will highlight the stories of groundbreaking visionaries—scientists\, activists\, thought leaders\, and artists who have broken barriers and reshaped the world.  \nOn July 28 & 29\, author Tess Chakkalakal presents A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt (St. Martin’s 2025). Charles W. Chesnutt was a force in American literature. His novels and short stories delved deeply into racial and social issues\, which were especially poignant in the American South after the Civil War. In A Matter of Complexion: The Life and Fictions of Charles W. Chesnutt\, Tess Chakkalakal gives readers the first comprehensive biography of this underappreciated literary figure—the first Black writer whose stories appeared in The Atlantic Monthly and whose books were published by Houghton Mifflin. Through his work as a writer\, critic\, and speaker\, Chesnutt broke into all-white literary establishment\, crossing racial barriers and transforming the publishing world.  \nTess Chakkalakal teaches African American and American Literature at Bowdoin College. Her writing has appeared in The New England Quarterly\, J19\, American Literary History\, and many others. She is the author of Novel Bondage: Slavery\, Marriage\, and Freedom in Nineteenth-Century America (Illinois UP\, 2011) and co-editor of Jim Crow\, Literature\, and the Legacy of Sutton E. Griggs (University of Georgia Press\, 2013) and Imperium in Imperio: A Critical Edition (West Virginia UP\, 2022). She is co-host and creator of the award-winning podcast Dead Writers: A Show About Great American Authors and Where They Lived. She lives in Brunswick\, Maine.  \nPhoto: Kristina O’Brien\n\n*New to 2025 – an exclusive opportunity for Mount Members!*\nThe new Rain or Shine Club Pass guarantees a seat at all eight Summer Author Series talks\, regardless of weather. Information can be found here. The Rain or Shine Club pass is only available during Members’ pre-sale\, through May 11\, so pick yours up soon! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \nBook Here!\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. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which 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/summer-author-series-tess-chakkalakal-a-matter-of-complexion-the-life-and-fictions-of-charles-w-chestnutt-3/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Author-Series_Tess-Chakkalakal_WebsiteCal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250414T162335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T131603Z UID:10000088-1753894800-1753898400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Building Old New York | Henry Wiencek\, Stan and Gus: Art\, Ardor\, and the Friendship that Built the Gilded Age DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating series of talks delving into the history and legacy of some of New York City’s most iconic institutions\, spaces\, and landmarks. From the architecture of the Gilded Age to the preservation of historic neighborhoods in the twentieth century\, this series invites art and architectural historians to present the stories behind New York’s distinctive urban and cultural landscape\, highlighting the vision\, innovation\, and determination that built Old New York.  \nOn July 30\, historian Henry Wiencek presents Stan and Gus: Art\, Ardor\, and the Friendship that Built the Gilded Age (Farr\, Straus and Giroux\, 2025).  Stanford White was a louche man-about-town and a canny cultural entrepreneur—the creator of landmark buildings that elevated American architecture to new heights. Augustus Saint-Gaudens was the son of an immigrant shoemaker\, a moody introvert\, and a committed procrastinator whose painstaking work brought emotional depth to American sculpture. They met when Stan was walking down the street and heard Gus whistling Mozart in his studio. They pursued their own careers in Italy and France\, then came together again in New York\, where they maintained an intimate friendship and partnership that defined the art of the Gilded Age. In Stan and Gus: Art\, Ardor\, and the Friendship that Built the Gilded Age\, acclaimed historian Henry Wiencek sets the two men’s relationship within the larger story of the American Renaissance\, where millionaires’ commissions and delusions of grandeur collided with secret upper-class clubs\, new aesthetic ideas\, and two ambitious young men to yield work of lasting beauty.  \nHenry Wiencek\, a nationally prominent historian and writer\, is the author of several books\, including The Hairstons: An American Family in Black and White (1999)\, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award\, and most recently\, Master of the Mountain: Thomas Jefferson and His Slaves (2012). \nThis event is sponsored by Nedra and Richard Koplin\, who wish to thank all of those associated with The Mount as they continue to build its historic legacy. \n\nTICKETS ON SALE MAY 12!\nNational Committee Members’ pre-sale starts April 29\nMembers’ pre-sale starts May 5\n \nBook Here!\n  \n$10 – Mount Members\n$15 – General Admission\nFree for Students \nInterested in becoming a 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: 413-551-5111; 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\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/building-old-new-york-henry-wiencek-stan-and-gus-art-ardor-and-the-friendship-that-built-the-gilded-age/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Old-New-York_HenryWiencek_WebsiteCal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250411T165149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T165201Z UID:10000080-1753981200-1753984800@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Jayne Anne Phillips in conversation with André Bernard DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather\, this program has been moved into the Stable Auditorium. Ticketholders with Rain or Shine Tickets are welcome to join us there! Rain or Shine seats are still available for this program. Simply email — programs@edithwharton.org — or phone — 413-551-5111 x2 — to upgrade or purchase seats. \n\nIn 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\nJayne Anne Phillips\nPulitzer Prize-winning novelist for Night Watch \nThursday\, July 31\, 5:00 pm  \n\nEpic\, enthralling\, and meticulously crafted\, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Night Watch (Knopf\, 2023)  is a stunning chronicle of surviving war and its aftermath. Jayne Anne Phillips’s novel opens in 1874—the wake of the Civil War—when twelve-year-old ConaLee finds herself on a buckboard journey with her mother\, Eliza\, who hasn’t spoken in over a year. They are delivered to the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in West Virginia where\, far from family\, a beloved neighbor\, and their mountain home\, they begin to forge a new path forward. In this conversation with André Bernard\, Phillips will explore the craft of interweaving history and storytelling\, delving into the research\, character development\, and narrative depth that bring the past so vividly to life.  \nJayne Anne Phillips is the author of Black Tickets (1979)\, Fast Lanes (1983)\, Machine Dreams (1984)\, Shelter (1994)\, MotherKind (2000)\, Lark and Termite (2009)\, Quiet Dell (2013)\, and Night Watch (2023). She is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship\, a Bunting Fellowship\, and two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships. Winner of an Arts and Letters Award and the Sue Kaufman Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters\, she was inducted into the Academy in 2018.  A National Book Award finalist\, and twice a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award\, she lives in New York and Boston.  \nPhoto: Elena Seibart\n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \nBook Here!\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. *New to 2025* The Mount is offering Rain or Shine Tickets\, which 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             \nGenerous support provided by Robert Salerno \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/jayne-anne-phillips-in-conversation-with-andre-bernard/ LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Jayne-Anne-Phillips-In-Conversation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250527T170016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T192531Z UID:10000437-1754056800-1754062200@edithwharton.org 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-2/2025-08-01/ CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hemlock-Tai-Chi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250411T184541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T135312Z UID:10000084-1754067600-1754071200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Justice Stephen Breyer in conversation with André Bernard - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:We have an exciting announcement! Given the overwhelming response to this In Conversation event with Justice Stephen Breyer\, we are partnering with Lenox Schools to move the program to the Lenox Memorial Middle & High School Duffin Theater\, 197 East Street\, Lenox\, MA. This means the event will go on — in air conditioning! — regardless of weather conditions. Information about the Duffin can be found here. \n\nIn 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\n\nJustice Stephen Breyer\nRetired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and author of Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism\, Not Textualism\nFriday\, August 1\, 5:00 pm\nDoors open at 4:15 pm\nDuffin Theater | 197 East Street  Lenox\, MA \n\nIn August\, we welcome Justice Stephen Breyer to The Mount. Justice Breyer is retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States\, where he served for 28 years—from his appointment in 1994 by President Clinton until his retirement in 2022. In response to the rise of textualism\, a judicial philosophy encouraging the interpretation of language as it was understood at the time documents were written\, Justice Breyer published Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism\, Not Textualism (2024)\, a book that looks back on the judicial precedent of Chief Justice John Marshal\, who established that the Constitution must be a workable set of principles open to interpretation by subsequent generations. Most important in interpreting law\, states Breyer\, is to understand the statutes as well as the consequences of deciding a case one way or another.   \nThe Honorable Stephen Breyer is a retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Born in San Francisco in 1938\, he is a graduate of Stanford\, Oxford\, and Harvard Law School. He has taught law for many years as a professor at Harvard Law School and at the Kennedy School of Government. He has also worked as a Supreme Court law clerk (for Justice Arthur Goldberg)\, a Justice Department lawyer (antitrust division)\, an Assistant Watergate Special Prosecutor\, and Chief Counsel of the Senate Judiciary Committee. In 1980\, he was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit by President Carter\, becoming Chief Judge in 1990. In 1994\, he was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Clinton. He has written books and articles about a range of legal topics\, including administrative law\, economic regulation\, and the U.S. Constitution. His books include Active Liberty (2005)\, Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge’s View (2010)\, The Court and the World (2015)\, The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics (2021)\, and Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism\, Not Textualism (2024). His wife\, Joanna\, was born in Great Britain and is a retired clinical psychologist. They have three children—Chloe\, Nell\, and Michael—and seven grandchildren.  \nPhoto: The Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States\n\nThis program has reached full capacity!\nTickets are no longer available.\n \nPlease note: tickets will not be available the day of the event at the door. We kindly request that those without tickets do not come to the Theater as parking at Lenox Memoria Middle & High School is limited. Thank you for your understanding and support! \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place at Lenox Memorial Middle & High School Duffin Theater\, 197 East Street\, Lenox\, MA.\n\nDoors will open at 4:15 pm.\n\n\nParking at the Duffin Theater will be coordinated by the Lenox Police Department. Parking will be limited! If you are joining friends for this event\, please consider carpooling to ease the stress on the parking lot. The Lenox PD will ensure that all emergency and fire lanes are kept clear. In the event that parked vehicles infringe on public safety\, the driver will be asked to move their vehicle. If the vehicle’s owner cannot be found\, the vehicle may be towed. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!\n\n\nAccessible parking spaces will also be limited — please consider arriving early to ensure availability of a handicapped space. We will have a designated passenger drop-off zone in front of the Theater.\n\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nPlease Note: Justice Breyer will not answer questions regarding the current political climate and cases that are pending or likely to come before the Supreme Court. Please focus your questions on his book Reading the Constitution and other judicial matters.\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/justice-stephen-breyer-in-conversation-with-andre-bernard/ LOCATION:Lenox Memorial Middle & High School Duffin Theater\, 197 East Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Justice-Breyer-In-conversation-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T223000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250501T185955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T185955Z UID:10000210-1754080200-1754087400@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Ghost Tour of The Mount DESCRIPTION:Join our popular nighttime ghost tours\, as guides lead you through the darkened halls of The Mount\, sharing tales of the many eerie encounters that have been reported here for years. \n\nGhost Tours last approximately two hours and include a half-mile walk – rain-or-shine – between buildings on The Mount’s campus. Please dress accordingly!\nParking for Ghost Tours is in The Mount’s lower lot\, adjacent to the Main House. An attendant will direct you from the Ticket Booth.\nTerrain may be uneven\, and stairs are required to experience the full tour. Please note The Mount’s accessibility accommodations below.\nThis tour contains adult content that is not appropriate for young audiences. Children under 12 will not be admitted to the Ghost Tour. Families should consider attending one of our Ghost Tours for Kids on October 3\, 24\, or 30!\nIn the event of severe weather\, Ghost Tours may be canceled. Ticket holders will be notified of a cancellation by email by 2:00 pm the day of the tour and will receive refunds within seven days.\n\nQuestions? Email: ticketbooth@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 the event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines. URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/ghost-tour-of-the-mount-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Youth-Family-Music-Calendar-thumbnail-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250214T162446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182852Z UID:10000035-1754139600-1754168400@edithwharton.org 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-2/2025-08-02/ CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Calendar-Graphic-1920-x-1080-Early-Closing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 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:20250803T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250418T211358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T201838Z UID:10000163-1754218800-1754224200@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Call for Writers! Straw Dog Writers Guild Open Mic & Pop-up Coffee Truck DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inaugural Open Mic in partnership with the Straw Dog Writers Guild featuring a pop-up coffee truck from Franklin County’s Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee! To celebrate the Guild’s fifteenth anniversary\, Straw Dog invites fifteen writers to read three-minute excerpts from a range of genres\, spanning poetry\, prose\, and fiction. Interested in participating? Writers may sign–up onsite at The Mount between 10:30-10:45 am — readers will be selected at random. Join us for the chance to let your writing ring through the historic grounds of The Mount or simply to attend a dynamic literary event and enjoy a cup of organic coffee!  \n     \n\n\nThis program takes place outdoors on the Dell Stage adjacent to the Stable Auditorium. Consider bringing chairs or a picnic blanket to enjoy this reading from the lawn. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. Golf carts run throughout the day if you require assistance to the event location.\nDean Beans Coffee Truck will be brewing and open for business at 11:00 am! Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee\, coffee with a conscience.\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — this program may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/call-for-writers-straw-dog-writers-guild-open-mic-pop-up-coffee-truck/ CATEGORIES:Readings & Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Straw-Dog-open-mic-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 CREATED:20250416T162744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T163658Z UID:10000020-1754229600-1754235000@edithwharton.org SUMMARY:Artist-Led Tours of Sculpture at The Mount DESCRIPTION:Explore the new exhibition of 25 outdoor sculptures installed throughout the grounds of The Mount. \nEach month\, an exhibiting artist will guide you through this show of new\, juried\, large-scale\, outdoor sculptures\, sharing the artists’ statements and stories and answering your questions about the work and the artists. \n\nMeet near the Ticket booth.\nA golf cart will be available to assist on this tour as needed.\n\nFor more information\, please visit the Sculpture at The Mount webpage or email: programs@edithwharton.org \nInterested in becoming a Mount Member? Join today! \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/artist-led-tours-of-sculpture-at-the-mount-3/ CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edithwharton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sculpture-Tours.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043754 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 END:VCALENDAR