Community Calendar

In need of a little joy? A Touch of Whimsy presents whimsical work by New England artists and includes paintings, mixed media, fiber art, photography, wood, glass, and metal. This annual show is a viewer and artist favorite. It’s guaranteed to make you smile! Check our website for more details, https://www.deerfieldvalleyart.org/

Learn about Unitarian Universalism and Unitarian Universalist Society East at our next Intro to UU on Sunday, Sept. 27, 1-4 PM at UUSE, 153 Vernon St. West, Manchester.

The Rev. Josh Pawelek and the Membership Committee invite you to an informative seminar
which will include:
• A brief history and background of our theology
• UUSE’s mission, programs and facilities
• Opportunity to meet others interested in Unitarian Universalism
• Sharing of stories about what brings us together

RSVP is required by emailing uuseoffice@uuse.org or phoning 860-646-5151 by Thursday,
Sept. 24.

Childcare will be provided.

Questions? Contact membership@uuse.org or the Rev. Josh Pawelek at 860-646-5151 or minister@uuse.org

Martine Gutierrez blurs the boundaries between performance, photography, and self-portraiture to create elaborate photographic artworks. For her installation on the Worcester Art Museum’s Wall at WAM, Gutierrez presents First Revelation of the Sovereign Queen, a dynamic photographic work that explores themes of identity, transformation, and spirituality. In this artist talk, discover how Gutierrez drew inspiration from the religious art in the Museum’s collection to create her monumental installation. Gutierrez will also provide attendees with a close look at her unique approach to photography that often incorporates complex, handcrafted sets, props, and costumes.

Martine Gutierrez: First Revelation of the Sovereign Queen is on view starting September 23, 2026.

Join us for the 2nd annual Fodder: Stories from the Fields. Farmers across the region will take the stage to draw the audience into the fascinating, humorous, and sometimes shocking work of being a farmer in the Northeast. Storytelling maven Sheela Clary will MC. This year’s farmer storytellers include Mary and Beatrice Berle, Elizabeth Keen, Michael Mugridge, Krysia Kurz, Ashni Sunder, youth farmers, and others. Please join us to enjoy locally sourced food and social hour after the stories.

The afternoon is co-produced by Berkshire Agricultural Ventures, Berkshire Grown, Bridge, Farmsteads for Farmers, and Greenagers, and will be held Sunday, September 27, from 3 pm to 5 pm at Greenagers, April Hill, 62 Undermountain Road, South Egremont, MA.

A special thank you to Housatonic Heritage and Guido’s Fresh Marketplace for their support.

Fodder; Stories from the Fields, 2026
Sunday, September 27
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Doors open at 2:30 pm
April Hill, 62 Undermountain Road, South Egremont, MA
$15 for general public, Free for Farmers (but you must register to save your space)
Info: samantha@greenagers.org (413) 644-9090
Locally sourced refreshments will be served.

Fodder; Stories from the Fields, 2026
Sunday, September 27
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Doors open at 2:30 pm
April Hill, 62 Undermountain Road, South Egremont, MA
$15 for general public, Free for Farmers (but you must register to save your space)
Info: samantha@greenagers.org (413) 644-9090
Locally sourced refreshments will be served.

Join us for the 2nd annual Fodder: Stories from the Fields. Farmers across the region will take the stage to draw the audience into the fascinating, humorous, and sometimes shocking work of being a farmer in the Northeast. Storytelling maven Sheela Clary will MC. This year’s farmer storytellers include Mary and Beatrice Berle, Elizabeth Keen, Michael Mugridge, Krysia Kurz, Ashni Sunder, youth farmers, and others. Please join us to enjoy locally sourced food and social hour after the stories.

The afternoon is co-produced by Berkshire Agricultural Ventures, Berkshire Grown, Bridge, Farmsteads for Farmers, and Greenagers, and will be held Sunday, September 27, from 3 pm to 5 pm at Greenagers, April Hill, 62 Undermountain Road, South Egremont, MA.

A special thank you to Housatonic Heritage and Guido’s Fresh Marketplace for their support.

A leading voice in the “shapenote” tradition, experimentalist and ethnomusicologist performs traditional ballads from the Appalachians to the Pioneer Valley, and original pieces that have been described as “magical realism in song.” “...a storyteller at heart, with a distinctive, unvarnished voice.”– WASHINGTON POST

Pangea Worldbeat will perform ar 3 PM Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Unitarian Universalist Society East, 153 Vernon St West, Manchester, CT.
This 7-member ensemble, weaves an eclectic tapestry of Caribbean, Latin, and African-infused jazz, featuring keyboard, saxophone/flute, guitars, vocals, drum set, conga drums, and yet more percussion. Pangea Worldbeat is a high-energy blend of Afrobeat, Space-Funk, Soul, Psyche-Rock and Global Rhythms that will lift you out of your seat!
Admission is by free-will donation ($20 suggested) at the door. For details, contact uuseoffice@uuse.org, call 860-646-5151, or visit uuse.org.
The collective includes: Kris Studebaker, Seny Tatchol Camara, Will Diaz, Mike Rachinsky, Jeff Wickun, Georgios Giannios, and Nicholas Yost.​ Pangea has shared the stage with renowned ensembles such as ARMO, The Polyrhythmics, and Grammy-nominated musician Cimafunk.

Our region is home to Choro Camp New England, which offers musicians an opportunity to dive deep into the study and practice of one of Brazil's oldest and most beloved musical traditions – Choro. Every year, “Choro Noho” gives area residents a taste of what the artists teaching at Choro Camp have to offer. This year’s concert of Samba and Choro features the instrumental group, Água de Moringa, joined by vocalist Mariana Baltar.

Based in Rio de Janeiro, Água de Moringa has been together for over 35 years. While known for their versatility, the group’s foundation is in traditional Choro, a fact reflected in their instrumentation: 6 and 7-string guitars, cavaquinho, pandeiro, bandolim and clarinet. With ten albums to their credit, Água de Moringa has performed and taught throughout Brazil as well as in France, Portugal and Colombia. Vocalist and dancer Mariana Baltar performs frequently with the group, and in 2019 recorded an entire album with them, Os Arcos – Paixão e Morte, a tribute to composer Aldir Blanc. Come enjoy an afternoon in Rio, right here at Bombyx!

Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats.

Admission is free Wednesday - Thursday and $5 Friday - Sunday for guests over 36" tall. Parking is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on site ($35 cash price) or online before 5 pm Wed., Sept. 23 for $30.25 each, 2 for $56.25, or 4 for $100.75. Ride tickets are also available on the midway and discounted online pre-sale.

Visit the website for coupon savings on rides and food and event updates.

Midway hours: 5-10 pm Wednesday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.

More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/manchester-carnival/

September 10 - October 16, 2026
Opening Reception on Tuesday, September 22, 4:30 - 6:30pm at Pegasus Gallery

Antonio Carvalho’s solo exhibition includes still-life, self-portrait, and landscape paintings. Spiritually reflective concepts of vanitas, contemplation, and vulnerability are concurrent ideas that draw on the artist’s own Christian faith. The physical act of making art for Carvalho is a powerfully symbolic pursuit that mediates his “… own restless spiritual energy.” Sacred ideas are particularly poignant in still-life paintings that address themes of “vanitas” (vanity). Carvalho explains that “the vanitas theme is related to my spiritual outlook as a Christian—i.e. temporal existence can only be validly understood in relation to eternity.”

Carvalho is an adjunct professor of Fine Arts at CT State Middlesex and holds an MFA and BA from Western Connecticut State University. He has exhibited his paintings regionally for nearly 20 years and his commissioned work is held in collections internationally.

Pegasus Gallery is located within the library on the first floor of Chapman Hall. Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 7 pm, Friday: 8:30 am – 4 pm.