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IWOW Open Mic: “Stories People Tell Themselves”

The Little Gallery at CPC 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA

Open mic nite for performers, poets, musicians, and storytellers. Come share your artistic voice or listen in a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space.
This month's host is Susan Spiegel Solovay. A suggested donation of $5 will help maintain the event.
The theme for this month's event is "Stories People Tell Themselves." Participants are encouraged to present original work relating to the theme but it is not mandatory. For more information, and to sign up for your 5-minute spot please send an email to iwowartspace@gmail.com.

Free

Storybook Exhibition Just For Kids!

The Little Gallery at CPC 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA

Join local author and children’s mindfulness expert Elizabeth Heller as she guides kids to Super Journal ™ their way to imaginative story creation. In this one-hour workshop Kids will:

  • Learn fun breath tools to cultivate calm and focus
  • Practice fun body shapes to generate energy and creativity
  • Take a guided journey through the Storybook Exhibit by artist and Executive Director Andreas Engel and choose a photograph to inspire the creation of their own story
  • Make their own “footnote” art to be framed, hung, and sold in the CPC gallery (when the art sells, kids can keep the money or donate some or all to CPC!)

Free event! (Suggested donation of $20 welcome)

Bring a yoga mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes.

The Kids Super Journal by Elizabeth Heller and prints from the exhibit along with other unique holiday items will be for sale in the CPC Shop.

Free

CELEBRACIÓN FIESTA! with Latinas413

The Little Gallery at CPC 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA

The nonprofit organization Latinas413 will be holding a celebration and highlighting its mentorship program. Latinas413 envisions a community where Latinas are integrated and represented in the fabric of Berkshire County. Es tiempo de agradecer. FAMILIA, ESTA ES UNA INVITACIÓN PARA QUE NOS ACOMPAÑEN
A CELEBRAR EL CIERRE DE AÑO 2022 Y AL EOUIPO DE MENTORÍA.
SABADO, DICIEMBRE 17
5:30 PM-7:30PM

CPC Open House!

Drop by for a full day of mingling and activities! Learn about some of our upcoming programs for 2023, including drawing classes, storytelling nights, poetry slam nights, foreign language classes, comedy nights, writing circles, art events, and so much more! The day and evening will be filled with art-making, live music, and conversation. We'll update this listing as things develop.

Free

IWOW Open Mic

The Little Gallery at CPC 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA

Open mic nite for performers, poets, musicians, and storytellers. Come share your artistic voice or listen in a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space.
The theme for this event is WHAT'S COOKIN' and will be hosted by JoAnne Spies. A suggested donation of $5 will help maintain the event.
For more information, and to sign up for your 5-minute spot please send an email to iwowartspace@gmail.com.

Masks are strongly encouraged.

Free

Drawing with HB

The Little Gallery at CPC 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA

In this six-part drawing workshop, participants will learn a wide range of visual, technical, and expressive drawing techniques to take their drawing to the next level regardless of prior experience. Learn or revisit fundamentals and usher in advanced methods in a supportive setting. Each session will have a specific area of focus and instruction, and end with a constructive critique by the instructor. By the end of the full series students will have developed sharper observational skills and improved technical drawing abilities.

$30.00 – $300.00

Overcoming Overwhelm and Stress

New Pathways Coaching & Consulting

This free online workshop with educator, counselor, consultant, and coach Julie Haagenson will provide parents and caregivers of adolescents research-based tools and strategies to reduce stress, increase confidence, and create better relationships.

Poetry Slam with Bobby Miller

The Little Gallery at CPC 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA

Coming with serious poetry slam roots from NYC, now Berkshire resident Bobby Miller kicks off his Poetry Slam Night at CPC.

$10.00

Drawing with HB Session #2

The Little Gallery at CPC 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA

In this six-part drawing workshop, participants will learn a wide range of visual, technical, and expressive drawing techniques to take their drawing to the next level regardless of prior experience. Learn or revisit fundamentals and usher in advanced methods in a supportive setting. Each session will have a specific area of focus and instruction, ending with the instructor's constructive critique. By the end of the full series, students will have developed sharper observational skills and improved technical drawing abilities. Please feel free to join even if you missed the first session! Also, 6-class bundles carry forward and are still recommended. Individual classes are also supported.

$30.00 – $300.00

Drawing with HB Session #3

The Little Gallery at CPC 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA

In this six-part drawing workshop, participants will learn a wide range of visual, technical, and expressive drawing techniques to take their drawing to the next level regardless of prior experience. Learn or revisit fundamentals and usher in advanced methods in a supportive setting. Each session will have a specific area of focus and instruction, ending with the instructor's constructive critique. By the end of the full series, students will have developed sharper observational skills and improved technical drawing abilities. Please feel free to join even if you missed the first session! Also, 6-class bundles carry forward and are still recommended. Individual classes are also supported.

$30.00 – $300.00

Drawing with HB Session #4

The Little Gallery at CPC 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA

In this six-part drawing workshop, participants will learn a wide range of visual, technical, and expressive drawing techniques to take their drawing to the next level regardless of prior experience. Learn or revisit fundamentals and usher in advanced methods in a supportive setting. Each session will have a specific area of focus and instruction, ending with the instructor's constructive critique. By the end of the full series, students will have developed sharper observational skills and improved technical drawing abilities. Please feel free to join even if you missed the earlier sessions! Also, 6-class bundles carry forward and are still recommended. Individual classes are also supported.

$30.00 – $300.00

Storyteller Night!

The Little Gallery at CPC 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA

Moth StorySlam winner Sheela Clary will host CPC's second storyteller night where a selection of storytellers will be performing true tales in a cozy environment. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and be inspired. For adults only.

For information on how to participate as a performer reach out using the contact information provided at the top of this listing.

$10.00