May 18 Saturday
Young crafters, makers, cooks, and creatives are invited to vend their handmade wares on Saturday, May 18, 2024, 2-5pm, at BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity. Area arts businesses will round out the afternoon Kids Makers Mart on-site, and up the street at the Florence Civic Center a consecutive craft experience—Yet Another Queer Pop-Up Market—will be underway
Alongside kid vendors will be local arts businesses:
High Five Books, reading with families throughout the day and vending books and creative supplies.Art Always, selling ART TO GO kits and hosting a free Craft Bar where families can choose supplies to create with at home. Little Roots, offering a “Peaceful Percussion” Instrument Petting Zoo.Resilient Community Arts, hosting a tote bag-decorating table. Wake the Dead Donuts vending their hot, fresh mini donuts.
Shoppers are also encouraged to visit the second Yet Another Queer Pop-Up Market at the Florence Civic Center, just up Pine Street from BOMBYX, to round out a craft-tastic day for families and craft supporters. Yet Another Queer Pop-Up Market, proudly sponsored by Colorful Resilience, Bloom Local and several other local community businesses, will feature over 60 BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ makers, rain or shine, from 9am-5pm. Resilient Community Arts will be on-hand hosting a bandana/handkerchief tie-dye station. In addition there will be Florence food purveyors Ginger Love Cafe, and The Zen Frog with treats from Lemon Bakery.
May 19 Sunday
Explore the captivating worlds of mystery and wonder in this exhibition featuring highlights from the Norman Rockwell Museum’s Permanent Collection, which now holds almost 25,000 illustrations by prominent artists working across genres and time periods. On display are cover art for award-winning novels and mysteries, children’s book illustrations inspired by classic tales, fantastical anthropomorphic drawings, and heart-stopping editorial images.
Exhibit Link: https://www.nrm.org/2023/12/mysteryandwonder/
March 9 Members Receptionhttps://www.nrm.org/2023/12/mysteryandwonder/RSVP https://tickets.nrm.org/
Join us for a Community Dog Day inspired by Norman Rockwell and his love for dogs.
Enjoy dog demonstrations, themed activities all day, therapy dog story time, raffles & prizes, caricatures, and opportunities to show off your Faithful Friends! Meet dog-loving Berkshire businesses and find dog-themed merchandise.
We are pleased to partner with the Great Barrington Kennel Club (GBKC) & Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) for this fun day!
11:30am – 12:00pm: Rockwell Dog ShowArrive ten minutes prior to fill out an entry ticket for your dog’s category.Prizes for: Most Rockwellian Dog, Best Smile, Dog-Owner Look-Alike, Dog with the Waggiest Tail
Canine Good Citizenship Demonstration: A 10-skill Certification that teaches good manners essential for any dog, and responsible dog ownership practices.Scent Work – The Nose Knows! The sport that celebrates the joy of sniffing! Learn how to turn your dog’s favorite activity into a rewarding game.Trick Dog Paw-ty! Is your dog the entertainment at every party? GBKC & BHS trainers demonstrate the various Tricks your dog can learn and show off yours!Rally Obstacle Course A fun family sport to show off you and your dogs’ teamwork! Navigate a course side by side, doing tricks along the way and avoiding distractions.Meet the Breeds at the Great Barrington Kennel Club Tent!
This event will be held outside, rain or shine, on the Norman Rockwell Museum campus. Please bring dogs who are comfortable around large groups of people and other dogs, and always keep them leashed on a non-retractable lead. This event is fully outdoors, please enjoy the grounds with your faithful friends, and refrain from leaving pets unattended in vehicles.
Dogs with an AKC registration can receive titles for Trick and Scent Work at the Great Barrington Kennel Club Tent after participating in each area trial.
May 20 Monday
May 21 Tuesday
🚒Sensory Friendly Touch-A-Truck! 🚒
Honk, Honk, Beep, Beep! It's Time for a Truck-Tastic Evening! 🚒🍦
Join Bierman Autism Centers in Needham for an amazing evening where you can see and explore all kinds of vehicles! It's a spectacular chance for everyone, big and small, to dive into the fascinating world of these larger-than-life vehicles.
When: Tuesday, May 21, 5 - 7 pmWhere: Bierman Autism Centers, 145 Rosemary St., Suite A, Needham, MA 02494Admission: Absolutely FREE!
Meet and greet Community HelpersExplore all kinds of unique automobiles that roam our communityCherry on top—Free Ice Cream!
Bring along your little truck lovers, and prepare for an evening where childhood dreams meet reality. Fun for the whole family!
RSVP Today - We promise it'll be a wheel-y good time! See you there! 🎉
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensory-friendly-touch-a-truck-at-bierman-autism-centers-tickets-885591446857?aff=CommunityCalendars
May 22 Wednesday
May 23 Thursday
May 24 Friday
May 25 Saturday