Still Time to Enjoy Culture in the Berkshires

Even though there's just a few weeks of summer left, there's still plenty of cultural events to enjoy in Berkshire County! Haddad Subaru takes a look at five of the top cultural venues this summer, giving you the run-down on what's still available for summer programs and where you can get more information:

1. Tanglewood

Tanglewood celebrated its 75th anniversary this year!  In honor of that, 75 new trees have been planted throughout the Tanglewood property, enhancing what is already one of the most picturesque concert grounds in the U.S.  Coming up on August 26th, in a first-ever event at Tanglewood, Bramwell Tovey will lead the Boston Symphony Orchestra in a concert performance of Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, with Alfred Walker and Marquita Lister performing the title roles. For more on this year's highlights, visit About.com at gonewengland.about.com/cs/maartsculture/a/aatanglewood.htm. For a complete schedule of Tanglewood events this year, visit  About.com.

2.  Jacob's Pillow Dance

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival is celebrating its 80th anniversary, and Executive and Artistic Director Ella Baff has created a celebratory season of new dance experiences, beloved favorites, and internationally acclaimed performers from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, and across the United States. To see a schedule of the final two weeks of this year's performances, see the Festival Schedule. As always, Jacob's Pillow includes free dance performances at the Inside Out Theatre.

3.  Chesterwood

Country home, studio and gardens oof sculptor Daniel Chester French.  The Chesterwood home and studio is open daily, 11 am - 4 pm, through October 8, 2012. Grounds open at 10 am. Special guided tours of the residence (first and second floors) will be every hour on the half hour beginning at 11:30 am, with the last tour at 3:30 pm, and are free with regular admission.
In addition to these regular tours, private tours can also be arranged. Other special events including classes, demonstrations, and lectures are held throughout the summer. More information can be found about them here:  Chesterwood Events

4. Shakespeare & Company

The summer schedule for the performances and special events taking place at the renown Shakespeare & Company can be found here: Shakespeare & Co Performances

5. The Clark

The Clark Art Institute is filled with exhibitions, family events, gallery talks, and much more this summer. And, unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public! View a complete list of activities here: Clark Art Activities