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Avoid Going Stir-Crazy During COVID-19

Running out of ideas to keep busy & sane during quarantine? We have rounded up some fun and free activities that can be done both at home & out and about in the Berkshires.

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    151 Eagle Street, City of North Adams, Massachusetts 01247

    Artsy Avenue, a make-and-take art studio located in North Adams, is offering arts and crafts kits and supplies to be picked up and made at home. Click the link below for more information on purchasing a kit!

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    111 South Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
    (413) 448-8084

    Berkshire Theatre Group's Colonial Theatre not only boasts pristine acoustics, classic gilded age architecture and state of the art technical systems and hosts family entertainment, comedy, live music and more year round. During the current time while the Theatre is closed, they are offering a video tour of the Colonial Theatre on Facebook led by a Colonial historian.

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    225 South St., Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267
    (413) 458-2303

    The Clark, surrounded by 140 acres of meadows, forests and mountain vistas, the Clark is one of the world’s most loved and respected art museums. Known for its intimate galleries and serene campus, the Clark is both an art museum and a center for research and higher education in the visual arts. The Clark’s permanent collection includes paintings, sculpture, European and American decorative arts, photography, and an important works on paper collection. During this time while the museum is closed, The Clark is allowing people to explore and walk the beautiful grounds.

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    Berkshire County, Massachusetts

    The Berkshires is not lacking in outdoor activity that will keep you in a safe distance from others- honoring social distancing without a doubt. If you're sick of being cooped up inside but not sure where to go, check out our roundup guide to hiking in The Berkshires

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    13 Willard Hill Road, Stockbridge, Massachusetts 01262

    IS183 Art School, a non-profit community art school for people of all ages, means, and skill levels to enrich their lives through hands-on experience in the visual arts. They are currently offering video tutorials through Youtube and have printable arts and crafts to do at home on their website!

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    358 George Carter Rd, Becket, Massachusetts 01223
    (413) 243-9919

    Jacob's Pillow Dance's website offers a growing collection of dance videos that were filmed at the Pillow beginning in the 1930s through today. You can also find essays, playlists and costumes.

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    1040 MASS MoCA Way, City of North Adams, Massachusetts 01247
    Website

    MASS MoCAs is one of the world’s liveliest centers for making and enjoying today’s most evocative art. With vast galleries and a stunning collection of indoor and outdoor performing arts venues, MASS MoCA is able to embrace all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater, and new, boundary-crossing works of art that defy easy classification. On their social media they're posting daily photos of art work at the museum while the museum itself is closed to keep viewers entertained 

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    9 MA-183, Stockbridge, Massachusetts 01262
    (413) 298-4100

    Norman Rockwell Museum is the preeminent museum of American illustration art. Dedicated to art education and art appreciation inspired by the enduring legacy ofNorman Rockwell, the Museum stewards the world’s largest and most significant collection of Rockwell art, and presents the works of contemporary and past masters of illustration. While they are closed, the museum is offering free virtual tours on their site

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    17 Main St, South Egremont, Massachusetts 01258
    (413) 528-1570

    The Barn, a music venue, bar and Restaurant is offering free live-stream music through their Facebook!

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    5 Prospect Hill Rd, Stockbridge, Massachusetts 01262
    (413) 298-3239

    The Trustees of Reservations preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. They are offering online virtual content such as crafts and art showcases from through Facebook

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    Berkshire County, Massachusetts

    Check out our roundup of local businesses offering virtual classes and live streamed services.

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    600 S Main Street, Great Barrington, Massachusetts 01230
    413-528-0166

    From greenhouses to sales yard; Ward’s offers over 1400 perennial selections, 700 woody plants, plus unusual annuals, tropicals, and houseplants! From 9am to 5pm they are open for business and encouraging pre-orders and curbside pickup! Get some plants to take care of during these times!