until / UNTILWordXWord and Lift Ev’ry Voice collaborate in a poetic response to Nick Cave’s UNTIL Pittsfield, MA – WordXWord and the Lift Ev’ry Voice Festival have collaborated to invite poets to participate in a performance response to artist Nick Cave’s massive installation – UNTIL – at MASS MoCA on July 14 at “When Nick Cave conceived UNTIL, he intended it to be more than an exhibition; his vision was a space that would serve as a platform for dialogue and expression.”until / UNTIL is both a collective response and a dialogue featuring spoken word artists whose work spans a wide range of poetic styles. Participating poets include Curtis Asch, Alex Hicks, Ashley Wonder, Donna Motta, Stan Spencer, Epiphany Thomas, Tristan Alston, Seth Brown, Mariah Barber, Elizag, and Kori Alston.“Cave’s UNTIL addresses issues of gun violence, gun control policy, race relations, and gender politics in America today.”Parents are cautioned that this program may contain material that raises more questions than it answers.until / UNTILWordXWord and Lift Ev’ry Voice in poetic response to Nick Cave’s UNTILJuly 14, Mass MoCA, 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MAFreeFor more information about WordXWord, visit WordXWordFestival.com. For more information about Lift Ev’ry Voice, visit LiftEvryVoice.orgSignature Events / Lift Ev’ry Voice 2017June 16, 8PCarl Hancock RuxMass MoCa, 1040 Mass Moca Way, North Adams, MAMASS MoCA presents Carl Hancock Rux spoken word and poetry created in response to Nick Cave’s expansive installation UNTIL. [Tickets: MassMoca.org]June 17, 1PWorkshop with Carl Hancock RuxMass MoCa, 1040 Mass Moca Way, North Adams, MALift Ev’ry Voice and Mass MoCA present a poetry/spoken word workshop with Carl Hancock Rux. [Free. Pre registration required: LiftEvryVoice.org]June 27 – 30Camille A. Brown & Dancers Community ResidencyPittsfield, TBDJacob’s Pillow Dance presents a series of dance workshops and events for youth, teens, and adults with Camille A. Brown & Dancers. All experience levels welcome. [Free. JacobsPillow.org]June 29, Camille A. Brown & Dancers Lecture DemonstrationPittsfield, Location TBD[Free. JacobsPillow.org]July 14, until/UNTILMass MoCA, 1040 Mass Moca Way, North Adams, MALift Ev’ry Voice in collaboration with the WordXWord Festival presents a multi-generational cast of poet/performers who will share work created in response to Nick Cave’s UNTIL. [Free. WordXWordFestival.com]July 22,  10A – 6PThe Gather-InDurant Park, Columbus Ave, Pittsfield, MASponsored by the Berkshire Branch of the NAACP, In celebration of community, the Gather-In features activities for all ages, including games for children, musical performances, dance, food, a variety of vendors and informational booths, and a spirited a basketball tournament. [Free. NAACPBerkshires.org]August 5, 5-8PStruttin’ with Wanda HoustonThe Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MAThe Mount plays host to Lift Ev’ry Voice in a celebration of commun...