Bascom Lodge
atop Mount Greylock
Adams, Massachusetts
atop Mount Greylock
Adams, Massachusetts
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Events
Wednesday Evening Talk & Dine Schedule:
Wednesday
Evening Presentations and Dinners are provided in collaboration with
the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area: http//www.upperhousatonicheritage.org
Talks on Nature and Culture, often related to the mountain and the Berkshires.
Talks are free and open to the public.Talks starts at 6.
Dinner served at 7, after the talk (reservations required for dinner: Call 917-680-0079 (Nov-May), or 413-743-1591 (June-October), or email: mail@bascomlodge.net.
Check menu page for the evenings offering.
Schedule 2011:
June 1: "The Secret Life of Fireflies"
Come learn what's really going on in a firefly meadow as Don Salvatore from Boston's Museum of Science reveals some of the secrets of everyone's favorite insect.
Co-presented by the Berkshire Museum.
June 8: "Backyard Beekeeping"
Want to start a hive? The Northern Berkshire Beekeeping Association will provide start up information and display the proper equipment for this sweet science.
June 15: "Norman Rockwell"
Laurie Norton Moffatt, Director of the Norman Rockwell Museum, will provide insightful commentary on the Berkshire's best known artist along with an overview of the museum's collection and mission.
June 22: "Music by Wintergreen"
Wintergreen, a folk trio, performs a mixture of traditional and contemporary music from the British Isles and America.
June 29: "The Civilian Conservation Corps and Bascom Lodge"
Alec Gillman, presents an illustrated talk about the CCC on Mount Greylock and the building of Bascom Lodge.
July 6: "Great Barrington, All the history that fits in a Box"
Great Barrington is celebrating its 250th year and Bernard A. Drew will offer a primer on its history - based on all the artifacts and souvenirs he can fit in a box.
July 13: "William Cullen Bryant Homestead"
This evening John Morton from the Trustess of Reservations will present an illustrated program of how the Trustees share and preserve the history of William Cullen Bryant ("America's First Poet"), his 195 Acre Homestead in Cummington, and his legacy of land preservation.
July 20: No Event Tonight
July 27: "The Northern Campaign of the Revolutionary War"
Lauren Stevens takes us back in time, visiting events that took place on local battlefields, all of which are nearby and welcoming to visitors who would like to discover the marrow of the American Revolution.
August 3: "Winemaking"
Kevin Andrews, Homebrewer and owner of Berkshire County Homebrew Supply will discuss the ease and pleasures of teasing the grape into wine, with a tasting from his vinification.
August 10: "Berkshire Highlanders"
The Highlanders return for their annual performance on the Mount.
August 17: "Greylock in Time and Space"
Talk and discussion at 6:00pm by Alec Gillman. Alec Gillman, DCR Interpretive Ranger at Mount Greylock State Reservation, presents an exploration of the mountain's history and nature with a PowerPoint slide show. Discover connections between man's desire to shape the mountain at the same time protect it's wildness. Fun facts about and visions of the mountain shall be revealed on your way to becoming a true "Greylockophile."
Co-presented by the Berkshire Museum.
August 24: "Solar Energy Discussion"
Is solar for you? Chris Kilfoyle will present an overview of solar installations in the Berkshires and how solar may be able to reduce your electrical bills.
August 31: "Virtual Tour of the New England Sky and an introduction to amateur astronomy groups"
Kevin Collins, will lead us on a guide to understanding the stars up above and how to participate in astronomy groups.
September 7: "All Things Locally Grown"
A conversation with Barbara Zheutlin (Executive Director of Berkshire Grown) and the cheese makers from Cricket Creek Farm, which was awarded a first prize at the 2011 American Cheese Society. Free samples!
September 14: "Edith Wharton and the Mount"
The story of Wharton's life at The Mount, the history of the estate, its architecture, landscape design and recent restoration.
September 21: "Tap Dance"
Recently referred to by the New York Times as the "Pied Piper of Tap Dance” and the "Mayor of Tap City” (the annual New York City Tap Festival), performer, choreographer, teacher, director and producer Tony Waag takes his audience through a rhythmic romp that represents 30 years of pursuing a career in the American art form known as Tap Dance.
September 28: "The Watershed and Us"
Learn more about our watershed and how communities can protect the water quality where we all live. Presented by Alison Dixon, Berkshire Outreach manager of the Housatonic Valley Association.
October 5: "Susan B. Anthony"
Sean Carollo presents a talk on the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum, and why the home of an historic figure is often the perfect entrance to the details of her life, along with observations on the culture of house museums in Berkshire county.
October 12: "Roasting the Bean, the pleasures of Coffee".
A highly caffeinated evening with a talk & tasting by the local roasters from Barrington Coffee, followed by a coffee themed dinner. Eyes be open!
October 19: "An Evening of African Drumming and Song"
Royal Hartigan leads his group in an evening of World Music and Dancing.
October 26: "Movie Night"
Rich Remsberg returns with a selection of Civilian Conservation Corps films made in the Berkshires.
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Check out Barry Goldstein's images of the "All Night Drawing Marathon" that was held on Monday, August 8, 2011:
http://bgoldstein.net/bascom/#
Check out Barry Goldstein's images of the "All Night Drawing Marathon" that was held on Monday, August 8, 2011:
http://bgoldstein.net/bascom/#
Sundays & Mondays @ Bascom Lodge.
More events will be posted throughout the season.
All events are free and open to the public.
Note that there might be different hours for each event.
All events are free and open to the public.
Note that there might be different hours for each event.
An optional prix fixe dinner is offered after all evening presentations. Reservations needed for dinner.
Schedule 2011:
Sunday, June 5: Music by Rakish Paddy, 5pm - 6pm.
The ever-popular, Rakish Paddy returns to Bascom Lodge for some foot stomping heart throbbing Celtic music.
Sunday, June 12: "Collecting Antique Fishing Equipment", 3:00-5:00pm.
See what kinds of equipment anglers have used in the past. View first hand, original fishing equipment used since the mid-nineteenth century. (Presented indoors at the Lodge).
Sunday, June 19:
TWO EVENTS TODAY
"Stream Techniques and Entomology", 3:00-4:30pm.
Learn how to approach and fish a stream. Determine what the trout are feeding on and what flies to use. (Presented indoors at the Lodge).
ALSO: "Salsa Sunday with Johnny Salsa", 6pm.
The Lodge's lobby is transformed into a dance floor as Mr. Salsa spins tunes from his collection of salsa greats.
Sunday, June 26: "Introduction to Fly Casting", 3:00-4:30.
Learn the basic cast and techniques for fishing with a fly rod. Bring your own equipment if you have it. Wear a hat with brim and sunglasses. (Held outdoors).
Monday, June 27: "Presentation by Karen Arp-Sandel", 6pm.
Karen, the Lodge's Creative Resident for June, will discuss and present work made during her residency at Bascom Lodge.
The Bascom Lodge Creative Residency Program was started in 2009. It provides room and board at the Lodge for individuals involved in any creative practice, including (but not limited to) the Visual Arts, Literature, Natural Sciences and creative mountain top daydreaming.
Sunday, July 10: " Music by Bruce Mandel", 5:30
Bruce performs one of his intimate, acoustic house concerts at the Lodge.
Monday, July 11: "Art Berkshires", 6pm.
Leslie Ferrin discusses the recently formed Art Berkshires, and what events they will be presenting this summer.
Sunday, July 17: "Orion Magazine", 5pm.
Discuss topics aired in recent issues of Orion with its editors and two renowned authors who’ve written for these editions—James Howard Kunstler, author of The Long Emergency, and Charles C. Mann, author of 1491—plus author and Orion Contributing Editor Ginger Strand atop Mount Greylock, Massachusetts’ highest peak.
Monday July 18: "Poetry Evening, organized by Marc Zegans", 6pm.
Marc along with Holly Anderson and Julia Story will read from their recent works.
Holly has written lyrics and adapted her poems for the likes of Mission of Burma , Rhys Chatham, Lisa B. Burns, Consonant, Jonathan Kane’s February, Chris Brokaw, and Peg Simone.
Julia’s first collection, Post Moxie, was the recipient of Sarabande Books’ 2009 Kathryn A. Morton Prize and Ploughshares’ 2010 John C. Zacharis First Book Award, and was named one of Coldfront’s Top 30 Poetry Books of 2010.
Marc has recorded two spoken word albums, Night Work (Philistine Records), and Marker and Parker (Tiny Mind Records), and is author of the book Pillow Talk (gspot Press) , with artist Gabrielle Senza, and the play, Mum and Shah which was Boston Globe Pick of the Week..
Sunday, July 24: "Topia Inn", 6pm
Musical performance plus the story of how an abandoned building was transformed into a green building and became the Topia Inn.
In
this audience interactive concert, Caryn Heilman of LiquidBody Dance
will echo in fluid motion the resonant streams of sound made by
composer/musician Nana Simopoulos on kora, didgeridu, laptop and voice.
At times the audience will become a sound choir amplifying the sound of
waves as the dancing form dissolves and reappears inside the projection
of ocean waves in this multimedia dance excerpt with live original world
music.
Monday, July 25: "Melville", 6pm.
Ralph Brill (of the Brill Gallery in North Adams) together with Arthur Yanoff (painter) and Kay Canavino (photographer) will share their understanding of how Herman Melville was influenced by Mount Greylock and the surrounding countryside in his writing of Moby Dick. This team has collaborated on the traveling exhibition: "Reflections on Melville" which will be held at Arrowhead (Melville's Berkshire home) and the Eclipse Gallery this season.
Monday, August 8:
TWO EVENTS TODAY
"Andrew Davis, Residency Presentation", 6pm.
Andrew, the Creative Resident for August, will present and discuss work made at the Lodge.
and
"Drawing Marathon"
8pm-8am.
Calling All Artists!"
Andrew Davis will preside over an all night drawing marathon at Bascom Lodge. This annual event starts at 8 pm and continues until 8 am the following morning (optional breakfast served at 8am). All artists are invited to participate. Bring materials and energy (coffee will be supplied).
Sunday, August 14: "Sounds of Argentina",
6pm.
Juana Aquerreta, Tomás Murmis, Mariana Iranzi and Ignacio Rivas Bixio present a musical journey through the folk landscapes of South America.
Sunday September 11: "Valerie Carrigan, Residency Presentation", 6pm.
Valerie, a Creative Resident, will present and discuss work made at the Lodge.
Sunday September 18: "Dianne Firtell
Residency Presentation", 6pm.
Berkshire resident and artist Diane Firtell will present and discuss art work made during her residency this month at the lodge. Known for working in various mediums, including painting, montage and photography, Diane will give an overview of her artistic process and the mountains influence on it.
www.dianefirtell.com
Monday, September 19: Chesterwood & Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio" 6pm. (Note new date).
Daniel Chester French (creator of the Minute Man statue and Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial), George L.K. Morris and Suzy Frelinghuysen (leading abstract artists on the national and international art scene). How these very different and important artists made their name and the Berkshires their home, which are open to the public to visit.
More October Dates Just Added!
______________________________________________________________Sunday, October 2nd:"BURLESQUE, BOOKS AND BASCOM LODGE! @ 6pm.
Performance, with Karen Lee, Marc Zegan & Friends. An extravaganza! More info soon.
Sunday, October 9: Comedy Night" @ 6pm.
A bunch of really funny people visit and perform at the Lodge! More info soon.
Sunday, October 16: "Author, Gladys Montgomery", @ 6pm.
An illustrated presentation/discussion of her two new books: Storybook Cottages, America's Carpenter Gothic Style and An Elegant Wilderness, Great Camps and Grand Lodges of the Adirondacks.
Sunday, October 23: "The Galileo Affair", @ 6pm.
Bill Minardi examines Galileo's conflict with the church, his trail and condemnation and the impact it had as an example of the "conflict" between science and religion.
Performance, with Karen Lee, Marc Zegan & Friends. An extravaganza! More info soon.
Sunday, October 9: Comedy Night" @ 6pm.
A bunch of really funny people visit and perform at the Lodge! More info soon.
Sunday, October 16: "Author, Gladys Montgomery", @ 6pm.
An illustrated presentation/discussion of her two new books: Storybook Cottages, America's Carpenter Gothic Style and An Elegant Wilderness, Great Camps and Grand Lodges of the Adirondacks.
Sunday, October 23: "The Galileo Affair", @ 6pm.
Bill Minardi examines Galileo's conflict with the church, his trail and condemnation and the impact it had as an example of the "conflict" between science and religion.
Art Workshops 2011
presented in collaboration with
Sketchbook Club at Bascom Lodge
Every Tuesday in June, 5:00 - 6:30PM
Meeting at Bascom Lodge students and experienced sketchers alike are invited to enjoy the highland evening beauty found at the summit of Mount Greylock.
Artist -Educator, Karen Arp-Sandel offers discussion about keeping a sketchbook for recording visual observations from drawing in nature to landscape subjects. An avid sketcher, Karen brings her sketch book everywhere and recently exhibited her sketchbooks of Italy at the Lichtenstein Gallery in Pittsfield.
At the end of 4 weeks all participants are invited to share their sketch books with the group & community and join for dinner
at the Lodge (June 28).
Materials are simple: a small scale sketch book, your favorite drawing implement- pen, pencil or even colored pencils. Karen will demo various portable materials for easy on site sketching.
Sketch Club will meet on Tuesdays: June 7,14, 21 and 28 during the approach of Summer Solstice light. Rain or Shine. In the event of inclement weather, we will sketch natural objects or guide book subjects inside
Bascom Lodge.
Cost (per daily session): $10.
Car-pooling will be coordinated at the Greylock Visitor Center,
To register email: arpsandel@fairpoint.net
Or phone: 518-781-3413
To register email: arpsandel@fairpoint.net
Or phone: 518-781-3413
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Painting the Landscape on
the Summit of Mt. Greylock
the Summit of Mt. Greylock
Saturday, September 17
10am-4pm
10am-4pm
This workshop will take place on the peak of glorious Mt. Greylock at the newly renovated Bascom Lodge.
Included will be information on how to perceive
the landscape for purposes of painting: methods
of creating compositions, principles of perspective and basic watercolor techniques such as washes, gradations, color mixing, transparent layering and the sequencing of making a watercolor painting. Individual guidance offered and individual expression encouraged. The class will meet outdoors. In the event of inclement weather the class will be postponed until Saturday, October 8.
Cost: $99.
To register, email or phone: paula@paulagottlieb.com 413-634-0066
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Botanical Drawing and more…with Diane Firtell
Friday, Sept 23, 10AM-3PM
Bascom Lodge, Mt Greylock
We meet at Bascom Lodge, atop beautiful Mt Greylock to begin the process of collecting objects and drawing from nature.
Learn some basic drawing techniques through simple exercises and the use of a variety of materials.
A discussion and presentation will explore the
possibilities of transferring you own artwork through collage, to
multiple surfaces..including art work, decorative flower pots, boxes,
light switches and jewelry.
Cost: $25.00
To register, email or phone Diane at:
d.firtell@gmail.com
413-394-9942
www.dianefirtell.com
