Community Calendar

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

Mark your calendars! The 13th Annual Christmas Tree & Wreath Festival is right around the corner.

Festival Dates: Dec 5 | 4–7 PM & Dec 6–7 | 10 AM–3 PM & Dec 13–14 | 10 AM–3 PM

Location: Palmer Historical & Cultural Center, 2072 Main St., Three Rivers

Stop by during the festival to purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win a gorgeous, decorated tree or festive wreath – each one handcrafted by individuals, businesses, and community groups.

Raffle tickets: $1 each or $5 for 10

Bring new and unwrapped toys to donate to the Lions Club of Palmer Toy Drive and receive a free raffle ticket (for each donated toy) as a thank-you for helping local families in need!

Each service includes an uplifting talk that touches on real-life experiences—like relationships, resilience, and personal growth—offering down-to-earth reflections to help you navigate life with clarity, compassion, and a sense of connection.

The healing portion of the service begins with a peaceful, guided meditation accompanied by live harp music, creating a calm and supportive space. Those who wish may then receive gentle, hands-on energy healing from certified Spiritualist healers while seated.

The service concludes with a demonstration of mediumship from the podium, where the medium shares messages from loved ones in spirit. These brief, heartfelt messages are intended to provide evidence of the continuity of life and offer comfort, healing, and connection.

The exhibition highlights how critique and exchange among artists can influence creative direction—sometimes subtly, sometimes profoundly—while still foregrounding the individuality of each practice.

See apearts.org for details and community events.

Eight local wineries and vineyards have partnered up to showcase the incredible wine Western Massachusetts has to offer. Guests can start at any of the 8 locations:

- Agronomy Farm Vineyard
- Black Birch Vineyard
- Cameron’s Winery
- Glendale Ridge Vineyard
- Hardwick Winery
- Home Fruit Wine
- Mineral Hills Winery
- Wine Haus & Vineyard

Simply make a purchase to get your passport stamped and then check out the next location. The passport will be open from now until December 20th. A stamped passport gets you entered to win one of eight prizes, with a prize coming from each location ranging from wine to merch to tickets and more!

Sean McCusker will be demonstrating the techniques that make his work a unique fixture of the Berkshires arts scene. Landscapes full of contrast and color, his glazed oil paintings express a mysterious drama that is unmistakable.

Sean’s paintings are made up of roughly thirty thin, transparent layers, each one adding complexity. As the layers are carefully worked up the composition's forms and colors become more contrasted, more dramatic. The translucent layers create a glowing composition of dark shadows suspended in light.

✨ Celebrate Hanukkah with the Becket Arts Center! ✨

Join us for our annual community Hanukkah celebration, this year featuring even more light, latkes, and love.

As we honor the Festival of Lights, come share in the glow of tradition and friendship and discover how each of us can be a light in the world.

One of the loveliest services of the church year, Advent Lessons and Carols is comprised of scripture readings interspersed with a variety of choral anthems and hymns, modeled after the traditional Anglican format. This year's service will celebrate The Right Reverend Dr. Douglas Fisher, the retiring bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts. A reception will follow. All are welcome!

You’re invited to a sparkling community interfaith holiday celebration for families with beloved local authors Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple!

On December 14, 4:30-5:30pm, readers are invited to BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity to listen to Little Roots perform and hear Jane and Heidi read their picture book WE CELEBRATE THE LIGHT.

High Five Books will have all of Jane and Heidi’s books for sale, and families are welcome to bring their own copies for signing.

Tickets are pay-what-you-will, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Learn more at Bombyx.live

Join us for a sparkling community interfaith holiday celebration with beloved local authors Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple!

On December 14, 4:30-5:30pm, families are invited to BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity to listen to Little Roots perform and hear Jane and Heidi read their picture book WE CELEBRATE THE LIGHT.

High Five Books will have all of Jane and Heidi’s books for sale, and families are welcome to bring their own copies for signing.

Tickets are pay-what-you-will, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.