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SUMMARY:Qigong with Jamie Greene
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the ancient Chinese\, mind-body practice of Qigong\, meaning “mastery of your life-force energy\,” next to our beautiful French Flower Garden. Qigong\, a simpler form of Tai Chi\, combines gentle movements that mimic nature\, self-applied massage\, breathwork\, and meditation with the goal of improving and maintaining physical and emotional health. This self-care practice has been found to relieve stress and anxiety\, calm the mind\, and may help reduce pain\, improve mobility\, balance\, posture\, strength\, immunity and sleep.  \nTo register for this class\, email Jamie: greene01238@gmail.com \n\nThis program takes place beside the French Flower Garden and Pet Cemetery.\nWear comfortable shoes or bring a mat and practice barefoot. Bring a water bottle\, as well as a chair/stool if you prefer to practice seated. Beginners welcome!\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be cancelled. Registrants will be notified via email of any changes or cancellations.\n\nJamie Greene\, PhD\, is a graduate of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. She also holds a certificate from the eCornell T. Colin Campbell Center for Plant-Based Nutrition. Jamie\, a former clinical researcher\, discovered the power of Qigong and nutrition to heal from within during her retirement. She finds great joy volunteering to share the multitude of benefits for the mind\, body and spirit of this ancient form of moving meditation with others. Jamie encourages her students to incorporate simple\, effective Qigong techniques into their daily lives to enhance their physical and emotional well-being. She has shared her love of practicing qigong outdoors at The Mount\, the Berkshire Botanical Garden\, her community by Goose Pond in Lee\, as well as at nature preserves in Florida. \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/qigong-with-jamie-greene/2025-07-28/
CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature
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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
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SUMMARY:Le Café Français
DESCRIPTION:“Parlez-vous français?”  \nEnjoy French conversation on The Mount’s Terrace\, Tuesday Mornings\, June – September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant as The Mount’s Terrace Café does not open until 11:00 am. \nThis series is free and open to the public but capacity is limited — registration is recommended.  \nRegister Here!\n  \nHelp support Le Café Français and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a member! Join today.  \n\n\nThis 90-minute program takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter-mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Attendees in need of assistance may park in the Lower Lot adjacent to the Main House\, where accessible parking is available.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/le-cafe-francais/2025-07-29/
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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
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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
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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
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced outdoor guide and certified Tai Chi instructor\, Mary Hannah Parkman\, for a guided trail walk and forest bathing experience with simple to follow standing Tai Chi warmups and movements from the 8 Treasures of Tai Chi. These practices calm and reset the nervous system\, bring balance to the body\, and help cultivate peace in the present moment.\nTai Chi\, a Chinese martial art\, was inspired by nature and designed to enliven “chi” or life force energy for greater health and vitality.\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration by email is encouraged: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com\nPark in the main Upper Parking Lot. Meet by the Ticket booth.\nWalk length approximately 0.5 miles. Mostly level or gently sloping trail.\nDress for the weather in comfortable clothes suitable for movement.\nIf it is raining\, this outdoor experience will be abbreviated to one hour.\n\nSuggested donation: $20 per person. \nCash or Venmo @maryhannah-parkman (code: 0285) \n5% of donations will go to support hemlock tree conservation efforts at the New York State Hemlock Initiative \n\nMary Hannah Parkman\, is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. Mary Hannah was drawn to Tai Chi by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 10 years\, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi\, she draws on her 12 years of experience as a mind-body movement instructor\, teaching yoga in studios\, wellness resorts\, public schools\, summer camps and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace and vitality that comes from being in nature\, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees.  \nFor questions about this program or weather cancellations\, email Mary Hannah: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com \nLearn more about Mary Hannah Parkman:\n https://maryhannahparkman.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/mary.h.parkman/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/maryhannnah/?hl=en\nHemlock cones photo courtesy of sciotogardens.com
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/forest-bathing-tai-chi-with-mary-hannah-parkman-2/2025-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature
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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
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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/
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SUMMARY:Early Closing at 1:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to a private event\, the Terrace Cafe is not open today.\nThe House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM.\nThe grounds will close at 2:00 PM.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/early-closing-2/2025-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T120000
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SUMMARY:Make-and-Take Arts and Crafts!
DESCRIPTION:Join Mount art teacher\, Ms. Jackie\, to create a seasonal art project on one Sunday morning each month of the summer. Participants will create a mixed–media art project responding to the theme of the monthly StoryWalk book. All skill levels are welcome to participate and take home their creations! All supplies will be provided. \n\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nThis program is designed for young artists of all ages!\nThis program will take place in the Stable Auditorium\, adjacent to the Ticket booth.\n\nEach month\, The Mount’s StoryWalk features a new children’s book that will provide inspiration for the crafts: \nJune: Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls \nJuly: My Town\, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis* \nAugust: When the Stars Came Home by Brittany Luby \n*Bilingual \nAll abilities are welcome! Please email Jackie about any special accommodations that will be helpful for your participation in this program: JChristensen@EdithWharton.org \n\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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T153000
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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
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SUMMARY:Stories & Stretches with Flow on Main
DESCRIPTION:Stories & Stretches is an outdoor\, movement-based class designed for kids grades K-5 that blends storytelling and yoga brought to us by Kimberly Kidder\, owner of Flow on Main yoga studio. Participants will engage in coordinated movements\, playful games\, mindful meditations\, and breathing exercises. Stories & Stretches is designed to encourage physical and emotional awareness through fun and engaging experiences.  \nKimberly Kidder completed her Ashtanga vinyasa yoga teacher training in 2016 with Sacred Jade Yoga. With additional certifications in Kids Yoga and Functional Movement\, Kimberly loves working with children and adults. Visit the Flow on Main website to learn more about Kimberly’s offerings at her Dalton studio. \n \n\nThis program takes place on the Main House lawn beside the French Flower Garden.\nStories & Stretches is intended for elementary-aged youth accompanied by an adult.\nStories & Stretches is an outdoor program. In the event of rain\, it may be moved to the Stable Auditorium\, which is adjacent to the parking lot. In the event of extreme weather\, it will be cancelled. Registrants will be notified by email about any changes to this program or its location.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/stories-stretches-with-flow-on-main-3/
CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:What This Place Makes Me | Live Storytelling Event presented by LitNet
DESCRIPTION:The Literacy Network (LitNet) presents a live storytelling event inspired by the theme What This Place Makes Me. Throughout the summer\, the storytellers — all of whom are immigrants working on their English with LitNet — will be coached by Sheela Clary through a series of storytelling workshops. In this culminating event\, each storyteller will take the stage for 5-8 minutes to perform their What This Place Makes Me inspired story.  \nA reception will follow this event! Please join us. \nWhat this Place Makes Me (Restless Books\, 2025) is a collection of seven award-winning plays by rising stars of contemporary theater that herald a profound shift in what it means to be an American\, an immigrant\, and an artist on today’s stage. This trailblazing collection edited by Isaiah Stavchansky includes works by first- and second-generation immigrants to the US\, uniting seven exhilarating new voices of Lebanese\, Nigerian\, Korean\, Bengali\, Polish\, and Mexican descent: Shayok Misha Chowdhury\, Hansol Jung\, Martyna Majok\, Mona Mansour\, Charlie Oh\, Mfoniso Udofia\, and jesús i. valles. Echoing beyond the stage\, their stories draw on common experiences of displacement\, alienation\, and the sense of living in suspension; sometimes torn between two worlds\, sometimes plummeting into the spaces between them.  \nSheela Clary\, story coach for this project\, is a freelance writer and Italian and storytelling teacher\, born and raised in South Berkshire County. She’s a Moth Story Slam winner and Grand Slam participant and organizes storytelling events locally. Her essays\, journalism and humor pieces can be found regularly in the Berkshire Edge and on her newsletter\, Clarity. She lives with her family in West Stockbridge and enjoys hiking\, traveling and cold water plunging. \nThe Literacy Network has been offering free\, one-on-one tutoring sessions for adults since 1991. LitNet’s flexible\, personalized approach to tutoring enables adult learners to succeed in their jobs\, support their families\, and engage with their local communities. The organization began by teaching reading skills\, and LitNet quickly expanded its curriculum with lessons in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)\, citizenship test preparation\, and adult basic education to better serve the large population of immigrants who live and work in the Berkshires. \n\nThe Community Voices Project fosters meaningful collaborations between The Mount and regional community partners. Through discussions\, workshops\, readings\, and events\, the Project aims to nurture and support the development of bold\, new storytelling that strengthens diverse voices and incites cross-cultural exchange. \n \nThe Community Voices Project is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation.  \n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public!\nSeating is limited\, registration is recommended: \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nInterested in becoming a Mount Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, an indoor\, climate controlled venue adjacent to the parking lot. Limited accessible parking is available in front of the Stable.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/what-this-place-makes-me-storytelling-event-presented-by-litnet/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performance
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SUMMARY:Qigong with Jamie Greene
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the ancient Chinese\, mind-body practice of Qigong\, meaning “mastery of your life-force energy\,” next to our beautiful French Flower Garden. Qigong\, a simpler form of Tai Chi\, combines gentle movements that mimic nature\, self-applied massage\, breathwork\, and meditation with the goal of improving and maintaining physical and emotional health. This self-care practice has been found to relieve stress and anxiety\, calm the mind\, and may help reduce pain\, improve mobility\, balance\, posture\, strength\, immunity and sleep.  \nTo register for this class\, email Jamie: greene01238@gmail.com \n\nThis program takes place beside the French Flower Garden and Pet Cemetery.\nWear comfortable shoes or bring a mat and practice barefoot. Bring a water bottle\, as well as a chair/stool if you prefer to practice seated. Beginners welcome!\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be cancelled. Registrants will be notified via email of any changes or cancellations.\n\nJamie Greene\, PhD\, is a graduate of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. She also holds a certificate from the eCornell T. Colin Campbell Center for Plant-Based Nutrition. Jamie\, a former clinical researcher\, discovered the power of Qigong and nutrition to heal from within during her retirement. She finds great joy volunteering to share the multitude of benefits for the mind\, body and spirit of this ancient form of moving meditation with others. Jamie encourages her students to incorporate simple\, effective Qigong techniques into their daily lives to enhance their physical and emotional well-being. She has shared her love of practicing qigong outdoors at The Mount\, the Berkshire Botanical Garden\, her community by Goose Pond in Lee\, as well as at nature preserves in Florida. \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/qigong-with-jamie-greene/2025-08-04/
CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature
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SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Dava Sobel\, The Elements of Marie Curie
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 August 4 & 5\, Pulitzer Prize finalist Dava Sobel presents The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science (Grove Atlantic\, 2024). “Even now\, nearly a century after her death\, Marie Curie remains the only female scientist most people can name\,” writes Dava Sobel at the opening of her shining portrait of the sole Nobel laureate decorated in two separate fields of science: Physics (1903) with her husband Pierre; and Chemistry (1911) on her own. And yet\, Sobel makes clear\, as brilliant and creative as she was in the laboratory\, Marie Curie was equally passionate outside it as a professor of physics at the Sorbonne\, mother to two daughters\, x-ray technician on the front lines of World War I\, and friend to Albert Einstein and other 20th century luminaries. Ultimately\, Curie has endured as an inspiration for generations of young women all over the world to pursue science. In The Elements of Marie Curie\, Dava Sobel has crafted a radiant biography and a masterpiece of storytelling\, illuminating the life and enduring influence of one of the most consequential figures of our time.  \nDava Sobel is the author of the international bestseller Longitude (1995)\, the bestselling Pulitzer Prize finalist Galileo’s Daughter (1999)\, The Planets (2005)\, A More Perfect Heaven (2011)\, And the Sun Stood Still (2015)\, and The Glass Universe (2016)\, and coauthor of The Illustrated Longitude (2008). She is the recipient of the Individual Public Service Award from the National Science Board\, the Bradford Washburn Award\, the Kumpke-Roberts Award from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific\, and a Guggenheim Fellowship\, among other honors. A former New York Times science reporter\, and currently editor of the “Meter” poetry column in Scientific American.  \nThis event is dedicated in loving memory to Mount trustee Naomi Gordon (1941-2025). \nPhoto: Glen Allsop for Hodinkee\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: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\nA book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\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-dava-sobel-the-elements-of-marie-curie-2/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T103000
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SUMMARY:Le Café Français
DESCRIPTION:“Parlez-vous français?”  \nEnjoy French conversation on The Mount’s Terrace\, Tuesday Mornings\, June – September. This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced French speakers. Bring your own coffee and croissant as The Mount’s Terrace Café does not open until 11:00 am. \nThis series is free and open to the public but capacity is limited — registration is recommended.  \nRegister Here!\n  \nHelp support Le Café Français and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a member! Join today.  \n\n\nThis 90-minute program takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter-mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Attendees in need of assistance may park in the Lower Lot adjacent to the Main House\, where accessible parking is available.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-51111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/le-cafe-francais/2025-08-05/
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SUMMARY:Storytime at the StoryWalk® with South Berkshire Kids
DESCRIPTION:On the first Tuesday of each month\, join South Berkshire Kids for a read-aloud of the monthly StoryWalk book on display at The Mount. Families will convene at the top of the StoryWalk trail in the new gathering space to listen to the read-aloud\, then can complete a craft activity or explore the trail and grounds of The Mount.  \n\n\n\nThis program will take place in the new gathering space at the top of the StoryWalk trail.\nIn the event of rain or inclement weather\, this program may be moved to the Stable Auditorium.\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\n\n\n\nEach month\, the StoryWalk features a new children’s book. Visit the first Tuesday of each month for a read-aloud of the book of the month: \nJune: Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls \nJuly: My Town\, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis* \nAugust: When the Stars Came Home by Brittany Luby \nSeptember: The Autumn Visitors by Karel Hayes \n*Bilingual \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nSouth Berkshire Kids supports coordinated family and community engagement through enriching and educational activities for children up to five years of age. South Berkshire Kids is brought to you by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). For questions about South Berkshire Kids programming\, contact the CFCE Coordinator\, Jessica Maloney: southberkshirekids@gmail.com \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/storytime-at-the-storywalk-with-south-berkshire-kids/2025-08-05/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:Summer Author Series | Dava Sobel\, The Elements of Marie Curie
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 August 4 & 5\, Pulitzer Prize finalist Dava Sobel presents The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science (Grove Atlantic\, 2024). “Even now\, nearly a century after her death\, Marie Curie remains the only female scientist most people can name\,” writes Dava Sobel at the opening of her shining portrait of the sole Nobel laureate decorated in two separate fields of science: Physics (1903) with her husband Pierre; and Chemistry (1911) on her own. And yet\, Sobel makes clear\, as brilliant and creative as she was in the laboratory\, Marie Curie was equally passionate outside it as a professor of physics at the Sorbonne\, mother to two daughters\, x-ray technician on the front lines of World War I\, and friend to Albert Einstein and other 20th century luminaries. Ultimately\, Curie has endured as an inspiration for generations of young women all over the world to pursue science. In The Elements of Marie Curie\, Dava Sobel has crafted a radiant biography and a masterpiece of storytelling\, illuminating the life and enduring influence of one of the most consequential figures of our time.  \nDava Sobel is the author of the international bestseller Longitude (1995)\, the bestselling Pulitzer Prize finalist Galileo’s Daughter (1999)\, The Planets (2005)\, A More Perfect Heaven (2011)\, And the Sun Stood Still (2015)\, and The Glass Universe (2016)\, and coauthor of The Illustrated Longitude (2008). She is the recipient of the Individual Public Service Award from the National Science Board\, the Bradford Washburn Award\, the Kumpke-Roberts Award from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific\, and a Guggenheim Fellowship\, among other honors. A former New York Times science reporter\, and currently editor of the “Meter” poetry column in Scientific American.  \nThis event is dedicated in loving memory to Mount trustee Naomi Gordon (1941-2025). \nPhoto: Glen Allsop for Hodinkee\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-dava-sobel-the-elements-of-marie-curie-3/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks & Conversations
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SUMMARY:Workshop | Writing Your Roots with Rev. Eileen Mahoney
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Eileen Mahoney\, expressive arts therapist\, writer\, and Buddhist practitioner in the Plum Village tradition\, for a writing workshop blending the wisdom of nature with the power of words. This half-day program begins with guided forest meditation to ground your senses followed by thoughtfully crafted prompts to spark meaningful contemplation. Whether you’re an experienced writer\, budding poet\, or a curious soul\, this workshop offers a space to explore the natural world\, connect with the stillness\, and rise up like a rooted tree.  \nRev. Eileen Mahoney is an Interfaith Interspiritual minister who offers workshops and counseling regionally and internationally. She is ordained in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Engaged Buddhism and an initiate of the Sufi Order Inayatiaya. She is also a Certified Trauma Informed Expressive Arts Therapist and Mindfulness Teacher. Eileen’s forthcoming book\, Viriditas\, the Greening of the Soul\, outlines a process combining meditation and the arts with spiritual exploration to refresh and enliven our souls in the face of today’s challenges. She believes that we are meant to live from this “Green” dimension of our being\, living fully in our True Selves.   \n\nREGISTRATION FEES:\n$75 General\n$65 Mount Members \nREGISTER HERE\nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis three-hour workshop takes place on The Mount’s grounds and in the Stable Auditorium. Part of the activities will be outside\, so please dress accordingly!\nRegistration includes a tour of The Mount\, Edith Wharton’s Home.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible parking and seating and available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: eileen@greeningofthesoul.com \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/workshop-writing-your-roots-with-rev-eileen-mahoney/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Wharton On Wednesday | The Rembrandt
DESCRIPTION:Wharton on Wednesday returns for a five-month run! Join us at the Terrace Café on the first Wednesday of the month\, June-October\, to hear quintessential Edith Wharton short stories brought to life by local actors. Arrive early to enjoy refreshments from the Café\, open 4:00 – 5:30 pm. \n\nIn August\, Anne Undeland reads “The Rembrandt\,” a story highlighting the societal pressures and the sometimes-artificial structures within upper class New York at the turn of the twentieth century. \nAnne Undeland is a theater artist who has worked throughout the Northeast. In addition to acting\, Anne has developed living history programs\, run oral history projects\, narrated audiobooks\, puppeteered\, and played roles in productions for BBC radio and WBUR/Boston. Lately she’s branched out into playwriting; her most recent play\, Wharton Between the Sheets\, was produced by Great Barrington Public Theater\, Boston’s Gloucester Stage\, and the Middlebury Acting Company. Her newest work\, Madame Mozart\, makes its debut at Great Barrington Public Theater\, July 2025! \n\nTICKETS ON SALE: \nBook Here!\n  \n$15 / $10* General Admission\nFree for Students \n*Discounted rate for Mount Members!\nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today.\n\n\nThis one-hour reading takes place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!\nPlease park in the Upper Lot. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter mile walk down the driveway to the Main House. Golf carts run throughout the day if you require assistance to the event location.\nThe Terrace Cafe bar will be open 4:00 – 5:30 pm.\nIn the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — Wharton on Wednesday may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. All ticketholders will be notified via email of a venue change at 2:00 pm the day of the program. Those wishing to cancel their orders will receive full refunds within seven business days. To cancel\, email: programs@edithwharton.org\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/wharton-on-wednesday-4/
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performance
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT | Peter Baker & Susan Glasser in conversation with André Bernard
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\nPeter Baker & Susan Glasser\nPolitical journalists and co-authors of The Divider: Trump in the White House\, 2017-2021 \nThursday\, August 7\, 5:00 pm\nDoors open at 4:15 pm\nDuffin Theater | 197 East Street  Lenox\, MA\n \n\nJoin renowned journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser for an insightful conversation touching on the national political climate\, the role of journalism\, and the nuances of their working relationship. As married co-authors of three books—most recently\, The Divider: Trump in the White House\, 2017-2021 (Doubleday\, 2022)—as well as competitors covering the same national events for very different publications\, Baker and Glasser offer keen observations and unparalleled expertise on the ever-changing landscape of Washington and beyond. This discussion\, moderated by André Bernard\, will attempt to unravel the complexities of modern-day power\, policy\, and the pursuit of truth. Don’t miss this chance to hear from two of the most respected\, longstanding voices in contemporary political journalism.  \nPeter Baker is the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times and political analyst for MSNBC. Mr. Baker joined the Times in 2008 after 20 years at The Washington Post and has reported on elections\, inaugurations\, economic crises\, foreign policy\, natural disasters\, legislative battles\, and Supreme Court nominations. He co-authored the Post’s original story breaking the Ken Starr investigation of the Monica Lewinsky scandal and served as the paper’s lead writer on the impeachment of Bill Clinton. He covered the ups and downs of the Bush and Obama presidencies\, including the Iraq war\, Hurricane Katrina\, and the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. And\, he chronicled the tumultuous Trump administration through the coronavirus pandemic\, the storming of the Capitol\, and both impeachments.  \nSusan Glasser is a staff writer for The New Yorker and author of its weekly “Letter from Trump’s Washington” as well as a co-host of “The Political Scene” podcast. She has served as the top editor of several Washington publications; most recently\, she founded the award-winning Politico Magazine and went on to become the editor of Politico throughout the 2016 election cycle. Previously\, Glasser served as the editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy\, and worked for a decade at the Washington Post\, where she was the editor of Outlook and national news. She also oversaw coverage of the impeachment of Bill Clinton\, served as a reporter covering the intersection of money and politics\, and covered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.   \nTogether\, Baker and Glasser spent four years as Moscow bureau chiefs for the The Washington Post\, chronicling the rise of Vladimir Putin\, the rollback of Russian democracy\, the second Chechen war and various terrorist attacks. They are co-authors of three books: Kremlin Rising: Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the End of Revolution (2005)\, The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III (2020)\, and The Divider: Trump in the White House\, 2017-2021 (2022).  \nPhoto: Doug Mills\n\nThis program has reached full capacity and the waitlist is now closed! \nPlease consider joining The Mount as a Member to get early access to tickets in the future. Interested in becoming a Member? Join today. \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.\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 Barbara Cooperman \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/peter-baker-susan-glasser-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
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced outdoor guide and certified Tai Chi instructor\, Mary Hannah Parkman\, for a guided trail walk and forest bathing experience with simple to follow standing Tai Chi warmups and movements from the 8 Treasures of Tai Chi. These practices calm and reset the nervous system\, bring balance to the body\, and help cultivate peace in the present moment.\nTai Chi\, a Chinese martial art\, was inspired by nature and designed to enliven “chi” or life force energy for greater health and vitality.\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration by email is encouraged: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com\nPark in the main Upper Parking Lot. Meet by the Ticket booth.\nWalk length approximately 0.5 miles. Mostly level or gently sloping trail.\nDress for the weather in comfortable clothes suitable for movement.\nIf it is raining\, this outdoor experience will be abbreviated to one hour.\n\nSuggested donation: $20 per person. \nCash or Venmo @maryhannah-parkman (code: 0285) \n5% of donations will go to support hemlock tree conservation efforts at the New York State Hemlock Initiative \n\nMary Hannah Parkman\, is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and Yoga Teacher. Mary Hannah was drawn to Tai Chi by the nature-inspired movements and the dance between grace and strength. After practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong for 10 years\, she earned her first Tai Chi certification in 2023. When Mary Hannah teaches Tai Chi\, she draws on her 12 years of experience as a mind-body movement instructor\, teaching yoga in studios\, wellness resorts\, public schools\, summer camps and leading mindful outdoor experiences. She delights in sharing the peace and vitality that comes from being in nature\, and volunteers to support conservation efforts for Eastern Hemlock trees.  \nFor questions about this program or weather cancellations\, email Mary Hannah: maryhannah.parkman@gmail.com \nLearn more about Mary Hannah Parkman:\n https://maryhannahparkman.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/mary.h.parkman/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/maryhannnah/?hl=en\nHemlock cones photo courtesy of sciotogardens.com
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/forest-bathing-tai-chi-with-mary-hannah-parkman-2/2025-08-08/
CATEGORIES:Movement & Dance,Nature
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T223000
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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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T210000
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SUMMARY:Early Closing at 1:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to a private event\, the Terrace Cafe is not open today.\nThe House and Bookstore will close at 1:00 PM.\nThe grounds will close at 2:00 PM.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/early-closing-2/2025-08-09/
CATEGORIES:Early Closing Days
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T120000
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SUMMARY:Community Day | MISTER G | Under the Tent Concert for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Featuring live music\, readings and performances\, a resource fair\, book exchanges\, and food trucks\, The Mount’s inaugural Community Day will be the culmination of our summer-long program lineup celebrating the vibrant\, multicultural diversity of the Berkshires!  \nKicking off festivities on the main stage is Latin Grammy award-winning musician\, activist\, author\, and educator\, MISTER G! MISTER G fuses music and storytelling in a fun-filled live experience for kids of all ages. The Mount will be giving away copies of Señorita Mariposa\, a story chronicling the extraordinary migration of the monarch butterflies from Canada to Mexico. \nBring the whole family to Under the Tent\, a free kids’ concert series featuring lively performances by local folk\, bluegrass\, and kindie rock musicians! With toe-tapping tunes and a festive atmosphere\, these concerts are a fun introduction to a range of musical genres and styles. Join us!  \n\nBen Gundersheimer\, a.k.a. MISTER G\, is a Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist\, author and educator. Hailed as “a bilingual rock star” by The Washington Post\, he was originally dubbed MISTER G by his young students while pursuing a Master of Education degree. His dynamic\, interactive bilingual performances aim to dissolve borders and foster cross-cultural connections.  \nPhoto: Eric Limon
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/community-day-concert-mister-g/
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Day!
DESCRIPTION:Featuring live music\, readings and performances\, a resource fair\, book exchanges\, and food trucks\, Community Day will be the culmination of our summer-long program lineup celebrating the vibrant\, multicultural diversity of the Berkshires. \n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS:\n11am: Kicking off the day on the main stage will be Latin Grammy Award-winning children’s book author and musician\, MISTER G\, singing songs and telling stories in English and Spanish. \n1-3pm: Head to the Dell Stage to hear performances and readings from the talented Literacy Network and Drag Story Hour. \n2-5pm: Edith Wharton’s historic mansion is free & open to the public! \nAll day: Explore the offerings of our local organizations at the resource fair\, exchange a book\, grab a bite of authentic food from La Chalupa y La Enchilada or Flavourful Bites\, and picnic! \n3pm: Chilean-born vocalist Natalia Bernal will draw from the songwriting traditions of her homeland to entrance the crowd in her afternoon performance on the Main Stage. \n5pm: The evening will conclude with poetry readings from WordxWord.   \n\nBen Gundersheimer\, a.k.a. MISTER G\, is a Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist\, author and educator. Hailed as “a bilingual rock star” by The Washington Post\, he was originally dubbed MISTER G by his young students while pursuing a Master of Education degree. His dynamic\, interactive bilingual performances aim to dissolve borders and foster cross-cultural connections.  \nChilean-born vocalist Natalia Bernal hails from Iquique\, a city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Atacama Desert. Now based in New York City\, Natalia’s rich and entrancing voice evokes the drama of the natural surroundings of her homeland. Drawing from songwriting traditions of Latin America\, her original compositions and selections from the Great American Songbook surprise with a refreshingly improvisational texture. Featuring: Natalia Bernal\, vocals; Jason Ennis\, guitar; Adam Cote\, bass. \nThe Literacy Network has been offering free\, one-on-one tutoring sessions for adults since 1991. LitNet’s flexible\, personalized approach to tutoring enables adult learners to succeed in their jobs\, support their families\, and engage with their local communities. The organization began by teaching reading skills\, and LitNet quickly expanded its curriculum with lessons in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)\, citizenship test preparation\, and adult basic education to better serve the large population of immigrants who live and work in the Berkshires. \nDrag Story Hour (DSH) started out in 2015 as drag queens reading stories to children in libraries and grew into a global phenomenon! DSH now offers literary and creative programming for kids and teens of all ages led by drag queens\, kings\, and all other royal beings!  \nWordXWord uses spoken word\, poetry and storytelling in shared space and time to celebrate diversity and creativity\, empower the individual\, foster understanding and empathy\, and make real human connections. \n \n\nThe Community Voices Project fosters meaningful collaborations between The Mount and regional community partners. Through discussions\, workshops\, readings\, and events\, the Project aims to nurture and support the development of bold\, new storytelling that strengthens diverse voices and incites cross-cultural exchange. \n \nThe Community Voices Project is supported by a grant awarded by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community initiative with funding from the Barr Foundation.  \n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public!\n \nHelp support this event and other free programming at The Mount by becoming a Mount Member! Join today. \nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nCALL FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS!\nThis August\, The Mount is hosting a Children’s Book Swap as part of our Community Day celebration! We’re collecting gently loved children’s books to share the joy of reading with other families in our community. If you have books your kids have outgrown\, this is the perfect chance to give them a second life. All ages\, reading levels\, and languages are welcome! \nPlease drop off your gently loved books at The Mount anytime this summer. We will have a bin in the Stable\, and books will also be accepted at the Ticket Booth and other Youth & Family Programs.  \nJoin us on August 10 for Community Day to explore the Children’s Book Swap and take home new favorites for your family to enjoy! \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/community-day/
CATEGORIES:Music,Readings & Performance,Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:Community Day Concert | Natalia Bernal Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Featuring live music\, readings and performances\, a resource fair\, book exchanges\, and food trucks\, The Mount’s inaugural Community Day will be the culmination of our summer-long program lineup celebrating the vibrant\, multicultural diversity of the Berkshires!  \nHeadlining the main stage is Chilean-born vocalist Natalia Bernal\, who hails from Iquique\, a city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Atacama Desert. Now based in the Berkshires\, Bernal’s rich and entrancing voice evokes the drama of the natural surroundings of her homeland. Drawing from songwriting traditions of Latin America\, her original compositions and selections from the Great American Songbook surprise with a refreshingly improvisational texture. \nThe Natalia Bernal Quartet features: Conor Meehan\, drums; Gregg August\, bass; Jason Ennis\, drums; and Natalia Bernal\, vocals. \nPhoto: Eric Korenman
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/community-day-concert-natalia-bernal-quartet/
CATEGORIES:Music,Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:ROOTS: Creating Conversation with WordxWord
DESCRIPTION:Conclude The Mount’s Community Day with a free\, outdoor poetry reading on the Dell stage behind the Stable. Bring your own chair or blanket. Not for the faint of heart\, WordXWord’s Poets Creating Conversation throws out a single word/idea and asks poets to circle around.    \n\nPre-registration is not required for this program.\nWordxWord is an outdoor program. In the event of severe inclement weather\, this program may be cancelled and rescheduled. 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/roots-creating-conversation-with-wordxword/
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performance
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