Arts Contemporary Printmaking: 10 Artists Explore the Range of Printmaking Today at Spencertown Academy An invitational show of etchings, lithographs, woodcuts, silkscreens, photogravures, and artist books by artists from Columbia County, the Hudson Valley, and New England runs through November 1. By Jamie Larson •
Arts "Metaphysical Maze": New Exhibition Spreads From MASS MoCA's Biggest Building to Olana and Beyond The French conceptual artist's largest US exhibition opens at MASS MoCA November 7, with satellite shows at Olana, the Thomas Cole Site, setting his work in dialog with the historic homes of two icons of American landscape painting. By Jamie Larson • •
Arts "The Urmetazoan," a Play About Two Sisters and a Move to Mars Premieres at Barrington Stage Alex Rugman's drama stages its North American premiere in Pittsfield. By Jamie Larson •
Arts Skye Consort and Emma Björling Bring Swedish Songs, Irish Reels, and Canadian Dance Tunes to the Stissing Center A Canadian chamber-folk ensemble and a Swedish singer, who formed a band after a storm grounded her flight, play four-part harmonies on fiddle, nyckelharpa, cello, and bouzouki. By Jamie Larson •
Arts "Women Inspiring Women" Opens at Childs + Clark Gallery A two-painter show dedicated to women who inspire, with glass and porcelain from six more artists. By Jamie Larson •
Arts FilmColumbia 2026: 10 Must-See Films in Chatham Awards contenders, discoveries, and cinematic curveballs. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Arts Lena Dunham Discusses "Famesick" With Robert Becker in Cornwall The Cornwall resident, whose memoir topped the New York Times bestseller list this spring, sits down with the writer and former Interview editor at the United Church of Christ By Jamie Larson •
Arts Kiki Smith's "Visiting" Opens at Shaker Museum's Outpost in Chatham The Hudson Valley artist's show, the third at Shaker Museum's downtown pop-up, runs through December 20 alongside Maira Kalman's General Store. By Jamie Larson •
Arts Harry Belafonte Biographer Screens 1959 Hudson NY Noir "Odds Against Tomorrow," Saturday in Chatham Biographer Joshua Jelly-Schapiro introduces the 1959 heist film and signs "Daylight Come," his new book on Belafonte. By Jamie Larson •
Arts Review: Don't Miss Your Last Chance to See “On Fire” at TSL This Weekend At TSL, “On Fire” pairs Jim Denney’s blazing landscapes with Dennis Gordon’s meticulous models of abandoned places. By Taliesin Thomas •
Arts Found Footage Fest: Absurdly Obscure VHS Showcase at the Triplex This Sunday Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher have spent over 20 years mining thrift stores for obscure VHS tapes of funny and telling uncommon human behavior. On October 4, they bring their latest haul to Great Barrington. Donations welcome. By Jamie Larson •
Arts Hudson Jazz Festival Brings Life to City This Weekend Mainstage shows at Hudson Hall, dozens of free sets in bars, shops, and parks, and a Sunday family concert at the Half Moon with Lady Moon. By Jamie Larson •
