As the bass player for the iconic ’90s alternative rock bands Hole and Smashing Pumpkins, Melissa Auf der Maur toured the world, documenting life backstage, onstage, and in the crowd. By the time she joined Hole’s "Live Through This" world tour, a roll of 35mm film was on the rider at every venue.

Join us in the Research & Development Store on October 16 for an intimate conversation with Melissa Auf der Maur as she walks us through "Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A ’90s Rock Memoir " and shares images from "Melissa Auf der Maur: My ’90s Rock Photographs."

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On Saturday, October 10, experience Daniela Rivera`s recently opened exhibition "Hacia Cuando (To When)" in a new way and join us for "Hacia Cuando: An Opera" — a cross-geographical experimental opera-performance created in the mode of an exquisite corpse — bringing together the creative practices of composer and sound artist Jenny Olivia Johnson, Argentinian experimental luthier and sound artist Javier Bustos, Chilean opera singer and stage director Sebastián Muirhead, and exhibiting artist Daniela Rivera.

Later, add a stop at the Research and Development Store between each of the opera performances for a conversation with Rivera, "Hacia Cuando: An Opera" collaborators, and MASS MoCA Curator Evan Garza.

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Is this a safe space to say it`s officially the first day of fall? 🍂

Whether you`ve been savoring the final weeks of summer or counting down the days until you can fully embrace all things fall, we`re ready for crisp air and the sound of crunching leaves as visitors make their way to our galleries.

Consider this your official permission slip to break out your fall layers and plan a visit to MASS MoCA this season!

Moments of joy in our galleries — we love to see it ✨

Whether you were here for birthday festivities in "Technologies of Relation," doing one last twirl in front of the reflective wall in "Jeffrey Gibson: POWER FULL BECAUSE WE`RE DIFFERENT" before it closed, navigating the steps between the suspended "Quipu" in "Spatial Poems," or discovering a new perspective inside "Taryn Simon: The Pipes," thanks for adding MASS MoCA to your itinerary.

Tag us @massmoca in photos from your next visit — we want to see what`s bringing you joy when you`re here!

Today we`re celebrating our favorite Virgo, Sol LeWitt!

Known primarily for his deceptively simple geometric structures and architecturally scaled wall drawings, LeWitt`s "experiments" were considered radical — partially because this new form of drawing was purposely temporal and were often not executed solely by LeWitt, but also by other artists and students whom he invited to assist with the installation of his works.

"Sol LeWitt: A Wall Drawing Retrospective" offers an expansive look into LeWitt`s process, with more than 100 wall drawings across three floors. Plan your visit to continue celebrating this revolutionary artist. Happy Birthday, Sol LeWitt!

As we approach a new season, we`re looking back on a summer of Chalets — full of magical moments and connection with the local community.

Drop in on September 3 for the last Chalet of the season, and savor the final weeks of summer together.

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Today, we’re celebrating 25 years of Porches Inn!

For a quarter century, the 57-room boutique inn has honored North Adams’ rich history while embracing the imagination, visionary voices, and energy that continue to shape the region today. We’re proud to be part of a community dedicated to preserving its history and building a vibrant future — cheers to 25 years!

Continue the celebration at Porches Inn today, August 28, at 4pm with an afternoon of creativity and community. Learn more at the link in our bio.

There`s just over two weeks left to catch the visitor-favorite, participatory exhibition "Alison Pebworth: Cultural Apothecary" before it leaves view on Monday, September 7!

Part of the artist`s excavation of the 19th century neurological disorder Americanitis, the exhibition encourages museum visitors to consider the root causes of the cultural ills that contribute to our anxiety today, and to work together toward tools for healing.

Don`t miss your chance to contribute to the show`s heart tally, sip a reparative elixir at the tea bar, or add your buried dreams to the collective glowing heart at the center of it all.