2008
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 15 thru October 15,
Chesterwood open to the general public, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
Call for group tour information and scheduling.
June
Saturday, June 7, 5-7 pm, Cocktail Party at the Studio, Chesterwood, Stockbridge, MA
An exclusive pre-film reception with the director of Gettysburg Ron Maxwell.
Tickets are $100 per person or $150 per couple.
Call
Chesterwood at 413-298-3579 for reservations.
Sunday, June 8, 12:30 pm, Gettysburg Film, Mahaiwe Theatre, Great Barrington, MA
In celebration of the Lincoln Bicentennial, viewing of the film Gettysburg to benefit Chesterwood Museum.
Tickets are $18.63 per person, get them at the Mahaiwe box office.
Friday, June 27, 5-7 pm, Chesterwood Museum, Stockbridge, MA
Opening of 30th Annual Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood exhibition
Guest Curator Rachel Rosenfield Lafo, director of curatorial affairs at the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park.
Opening Reception
Admission charged.
Call Chesterwood at 413-298-3579 for reservations.
Saturday, June 28, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Opening day of the 30th Anniversary of Contemporary Sulpture at Chesterwood, Stockbridge , MA
Guest Curator Rachel Rosenfield Lafo will lead a tour through the exhibition.
Sculpture is Fun family activities will be held from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm.
July
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, beginning July 7, 12:00 pm, Chesterwood Grounds, Stockbridge, MA
Lunchtime Breathing, Concentration and Meditation. Inspired by the vast and mountainous landscape, learn breathing techniques to lessen mind chatter, sleep better, and focus energy on the present. The result is a peaceful mind and a balance, strength, and increase of positive life energy.
Every Friday, beginning July 4, 10:30 – 12:30, Chesterwood Museum, Stockbridge, MA
Architecture is Fun family program.
Tour the historic home, studio and garden of Daniel Chester French. Make an architectural model of a building or garden of your very own design.
Every Saturday, beginning July 5, 10:30 – 12:30, Chesterwood Museum, Stockbridge, MA
Sculpture is Fun family program.
View the studio where the Lincoln Memorial statue was created and tour the Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood outdoor sculpture exhibition. Be inspired to create your own clay sculpture which you may take home with you.
Every Sunday, beginning July 6, 10:30 – 12:30, Chesterwood Museum, Stockbridge, MA
Photography is Fun family program.
Photograph the Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood exhibit and nature’s beauty in our gardens and woodlands with a complimentary disposable camera. Your two best photos will be exhibited in our Barn Gallery in September.
July 9, Wednesday, after dark, special picnic and movie night at Chesterwood, Stockbridge, MA
Save the date for a special picnic and movie night. Watch for more details soon.
July 13, 2pm, Museum Gift Shop at Chesterwood, Stockbridge, MA
David J. McLaughlin will be signing his book The Unfolding History of the Berkshires, 2007. His publisher Pentacle Press says: "an essential and fascinating reference book, guide and cherished momento of the region often called America's Premier Cultural Resort. Tells the history of the area from 1609 to the present."
August
August 6 , Wednesday, after dark, special picnic and movie night at Chesterwood, Stockbridge, MA
Save the date for a special picnic and movie night. Watch for more details soon.
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, until August 29, 12:00 pm, Chesterwood Grounds, Stockbridge, MA
Lunchtime Breathing, Concentration and Meditation. Inspired by the vast and mountainous landscape, learn breathing techniques to lessen mind chatter, sleep better, and focus energy on the present. The result is a peaceful mind and a balance, strength, and increase of positive life energy.
Every Friday, 10:30 – 12:30, Chesterwood Museum, Stockbridge, MA
Architecture is Fun family program.
Tour the historic home, studio and garden of Daniel Chester French. Make an architectural model of a building or garden of your very own design.
Every Saturday, until August 23, 10:30 – 12:30, Chesterwood Museum, Stockbridge, MA
Sculpture is Fun family program.
View the studio where the Lincoln Memorial statue was created and tour the Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood outdoor sculpture exhibition. Be inspired to create your own clay sculpture which you may take home with you.
Every Sunday, until August 24, 10:30 – 12:30, Chesterwood Museum, Stockbridge, MA
Photography is Fun family program.
Photograph the Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood exhibit and nature’s beauty in our gardens and woodlands with a complimentary disposable camera. Your two best photos will be in a show in our Barn Gallery in September.
September
Barn Gallery Resource Area, Chesterwood Museum, Stockbridge, MA
Exhibit of Chesterwood garden photographs by Paul Rocheleau, photographer
Sept. 6 , Saturday, after dark, special picnic and movie night at Chesterwood, Stockbridge, MA
Save the date for a special picnic and movie night. Watch for more details soon.
