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Massachusetts Museum Of Contemporary Art Bi-Weekly Newsletter - September 14, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

September 15, 2022

From: Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art

FreshGrass | North Adams
September 23–25, 8pm

Come for three days of roots, folk, and bluegrass and stay for miles of art, Berkshire-fresh food, hyper-local craft beers, and to watch the leaves turn. Get your apple-picking fix in the morning, then party late into the night. Full-fest, single-day, and (a few) camping passes are still available.

Gary Clark Jr., Old Crow Medicine Show, Tanya Tucker, Trampled by Turtles, The Del McCoury Band, Yola, Taj Mahal, Aoife O'Donovan, and more are all spending their weekend here. Join them.

Music & Friends

FreshGrass is September 23–25; if you're looking forward to an intimate art experience, please consider visiting another weekend. All outdoor spaces, including outdoor exhibitions, will be closed to museum visitors.

Museum Hours
September 23: 10am–6pm
September 24 & 25: 11am–6pm

Mija: Screening with Q&A and Performance
Saturday, October 8, 8pm

Mija is a documentary of the undocumented: two daughters of Mexican immigrants, Doris Anahí Muñoz and Jacks Haupt strive toward fame and fortune (while navigating the obstacles of the United States legal system) in this intimate tale of intergenerational struggle and strength. Join us for a screening followed by a Q&A and performance from Doris herself. With Rolling Stone declaring it "the year of Doris Anahí," it's one you won't want to miss.  

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kelli rae adams
On Site

September 17 & 18, 1–4pm

Artist kelli rae adams will be on site to discuss her installation Forever in Your Debt and to accept contributions of coins from interested participants.

Free with museum admission.

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Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Touch of RED
World Premiere co-presented by Jacob's Pillow
October 21 & 22, 8pm

Created by the visionary arts collective TRIBE—led by artistic director and choreographer Shamel Pitts—Touch of RED will have its world premiere at MASS MoCA this fall. Reimagining the boxing ring from a space of duels to one of duets, in Touch of RED energy builds not out of aggression or combat but through an electrifying effeminacy that heals.

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Become a Member in September!

What’s an art-loving person that rhymes with September? You got it right—a MASS MoCA member!

Roller coasters in galleries, first-graders on field trips, or rock ‘n’ roll in fields—whatever’s happening at MASS MoCA, support from our members makes sure it gets off the ground. Become a member to support the museum you love and say hello to store discounts, members-only parties, opening reception invitations, reciprocal admission, and so much more.

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ArtWeek Berkshires 2022
September 15–25

Get ready for ArtWeek Berkshires 2022, which starts tomorrow (Sept. 15) and runs through September 25.

Not sure where to start? Check out the maps via the link below to see what’s happening across Berkshire County; then make a plan for what you’ll visit first!

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Community Spotlight

Festival Latino of the Berkshires
Great Barrington, Mass.
Saturday, September 24, 12–6pm

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage, the annual Festival Latino of the Berkshires—one of the region's most anticipated events—is back, in its 26th season.

All are welcome. The festival is free of charge and features live music, folkloric dance, artisan arts and crafts, delicious foods, and above all, FUN!

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