Calendar for Feb. 17-18

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ART

Barbara Prey Gallery

"The Magic of the Night: Barbara Ernst Prey" on display throughout the month of February. Features plein air paintings including a series of never before exhibited New England landscapes. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 71 Spring St., Williamstown.

Breakfast sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star. Adults $7, under 10 $4. Special red velvet pancake. 8-11:30 a.m., Masonic Building, 172 Church St., North Adams.

'Anonymous' Meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous, main contact number: (413) 443-0212; Narcotics Anonymous, information on daily meeting locations and times: (413) 443-4377; Al-Anon, for family members who have a husband/wife/son/daughter, etc. who is impaired with alcohol/drugs, (413) 445-5852.

Semi-formal event for fathers or father figures and their daughters of all ages. Dancing, door prizes, raffles, and various other prizes. Baked goods and beverages available. 6-9 p.m., Eagles Hall, North Adams.

Flying Deer Nature Center

Open house that features games and naturalist activities including bird bingo, a winter plant walk, wild edible tastings, exhibits and more. 2 to 5 p.m., New Lebanon, NY. Information visit www.flyingdeernaturecenter.org or call (518) 794-6687.

Free children's comedy magic show featuring "Joey the Clown." Each child will receive a balloon animal and a chance to talk to Joey. This event is a fundraiser benefiting the VFW Post 448's numerous veteran and community projects. 2 to 3:45 p.m., 41 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield.

The 16th annual winter lecture featuring the historic barns of New England. A trio of experts will discuss how to identify, document, restore and preserve historic barns in the Berkshires. 1:30 p.m., Sheffield.

Equus Therapeutic to present "Why Horses?" with speaker Beth Timlege. The presentation will consist of a slide show and discussion on the benefits of therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted therapies, followed by a demonstration. 10 a.m. to noon, 706 North Main St., Lanesborough.

MUSEUMS

Animagic

Museum of Animation, Special Effects and Art showcases Berkshire-based talent that made blockbuster movies like "The Matrix," "X-Men" and "Chicken Run." Original models and technologies from the movies. "Create Your Own Animated Movie" workshop with award-winning special effects creator Eugene Mamut; creations will be posted on Internet. 135 Main St., Lee. By reservation, (413) 243-8095 or (413) 841-6679.

Art museum and international center for research and scholarship features public and educational programs. Open Tues.-Sun. through June, 10 to 5. 225 South St., Williamstown, (413) 458-2303.

The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home

Summer cottage of the great American writer, Edith Wharton, best known for her Pulitzer prize winning novel, The Age of Innocence. Open daily May-October. Grounds are open to public from dawn to dusk November-April. Special events, lectures, and performances throughout the year. Please visit EdithWharton.org or call (413) 551-5100 for more information. 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox.

Norman Rockwell Museum

World's largest collection of original art by Norman Rockwell, as well as changing exhibitions on the art of illustration. Featured exhibitions are "Wendell Minor's America," "Dancing Princesses: The Fairy Tale Art of Ruth Sanderson," The 28th Annual Berkshire County High School Art Show, Highlights from "Norman Rockwell, Behind the Camera," and "Norman Rockwell's 323 ‘Saturday Evening Post' Covers." Open Mon.-Fri. 10 to 4; weekends 10 to 5; family creativity center. Information: www.nrm.org or (413) 931-2221.

Musical Brunch. Live bluegrass, jazz, funk, classical, and other types of music from talented local performers. Breakfast served until 3 p.m. View the artwork from the adjoined Good Purpose Gallery. 11 a.m., Lee.

School Vacation Week Workshops: "Fact or Fiction? Every Picture Tells a Story." Explore how the art of Norman Rockwell, Ruth Sanderson, and Wendell Minor tell stories in pictures, and create artworks in mixed media that express your own ideas in these special drop-in workshops for all ages. 1 to 5 p.m., Stockbridge.

Open Studio

Life drawing with live model for practicing artists, bring own materials, from 6 to 9 p.m., IS183, Art School of the Berkshires, 13 Willard Hill Road, Stockbridge; information: (413) 298-5252, Ext. 100.Tunnel City Coffee

Life drawing with live model for practicing artists, bring own materials, from 6 to 9 p.m., IS183, Art School of the Berkshires, 13 Willard Hill Road, Stockbridge; information: (413) 298-5252, Ext. 100.Tunnel City Coffee

Alcoholics Anonymous, main contact number: (413) 443-0212; Narcotics Anonymous, information on daily meeting locations and times: (413) 443-4377; Al-Anon, for family members who have a husband/wife/son/daughter, etc. who is impaired with alcohol/drugs, (413) 445-5852.

BerkshireWorks

Job club with Millie Calesky, personal and professional coach, allows job seekers to expand their network of contacts and serves as a support group throughout the job search process, from 1 to 2 p.m., optional networking at 12:45 p.m., 160 North St., Pittsfield; preregistration: (413) 499-2220, Ext. 154 or online at www.berkshireworks.org.

The Big E

Springfield RV, Camping & Outdoor Show, located in the Better Living Center, Young Building, Mallary Complex. For times and updates visit TheBigE.com or call (413) 737-2443. 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield.

Horse agility play helps build confidence in both the human and the horse while promoting safe, respectful and enjoyable partnerships. Auditors learn a lot, both about themselves and hot the better read the horse. Come and observe volunteers take some of the herd through ground skills and obstacle training. Choose from 2 sessions, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 12-3 p.m. Bring a lunch and stay for discussion and a video presentation. 71 CR 21 C, Ghent, NY. RSVP (518) 672-4202.

Annual skating party with a chili cook-off event. 1 to 3 p.m., Monterey.

NARH

"Look Good, Feel Better" program for cancer patients to help them manage appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Registration is requested by Sunday by calling (413) 664-5170. Free, 4-6 p.m., North Adams.

Pittsfield's men's barbershop chorus meeting, all men who like to sing a capella in four part harmony are welcome, 7 p.m., Town Hall, Route 41 and Church Lane, Richmond; information: Dan Burkhard, (413) 298-4773.

Most of these listings represent nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations and are printed as a public service. Prices vary for arts and entertainment events. Ongoing events must be updated monthly. Information must arrive at least a week before the date of publication and be sent to Olivia Daly, Calendar, The Berkshire Eagle, P.O. Box 1171, Pittsfield 01202; emailed to news@berkshireeagle.com, or faxed to (413) 499-3419. Questions: (413) 496-6238, Monday through Friday, 9 to 5.

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