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March 10, 2005
• Calendar, March 10-16 Calendar, March 10-16 Thursday Dance Tango Pulse Tango Pulse will hold a class at Williams College's Currier Hall, Williamstown. Essentials will be taught from 7 to 8, practice from 8 to 8:30. For more information, call 281-9722. Film Berkshire Community College Diversity Film, "The Long Walk Home," a film about two women in Montgomery Ala., who must decide what they are going to do in response to the famous bus boycott, will be shown from 9 to noon, Susan B. Anthony Lounge, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, 499-4660. Kids' Stuff Berkshire South Deb Phillips and Catherine Astore will present "Greylock Choices: Fitness Choice Day," a weekly program which uses an educational and fitness-based approach to healthy living for children ages 9 to 12 and their families, at 3:30, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington, 528-2810. Lectures Berkshire Community College Scott Horton will give a lecture tilted "Making Gold of Our Lives: The Role of Metaphor in Producing Changes in Life" at 12:15, Koussevitzky Arts Center, Room 111, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, 499-4660. Clark Art Institute Danielle Steinman, assistant curator of education, will present a lecture, "John Singer Sargent's 'Portrait of Carolus-Duran,’ " at 12:30 as part of the Look ing at Lunchtime lecture series, 225 South St., Williamstown, 458-2303. Clark Art Institute The Berkshire Institute for Lifetime Learning and The Clark will present a slide-illustrated lecture by Michael Cassin titled "Every Picture Tells a Story -- The Art of Narrative Painting" from 1 to 2, 225 South St., Williamstown. To register, call 499-4660, ext. 496. Williams College Psychology professor Steven Fein will present a lecture titled "The Social Psychology of Stereotyping & Prejudice: Self-Esteem, Social Influence & Bruce Springsteen" at 4:15, Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Williamstown, 597-4277. Miscellaneous Singles of the Berkshires Singles can meet for a spaghetti dinner and a game or two of Yahtzee at 7 at a Pittsfield location. RSVP to Jamie at 442-6167 or jamielynn0922@verizon.net. Music Eastover The Albany-based band Hair of the Dog will perform Celtic, rock, folk and bluegrass at the Tally Ho at 8, in a concert to benefit the Red Cross. Tickets available at door. Eastover Resort, East St., Lenox. For information, call 442-1506. Theater Simon's Rock College "Company," a musical by Stephen Sondheim, at 7:30, McConnell Theater, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington. For information, visit www.simons-rock.edu/theater. Friday Art Sheffield Art League A three-day pastel landscape workshop led by master pastellist June Parker will be held today through Sunday from 9:30 to 4 in the Sheffield Library, Sheffield. Advanced registration is required: 528-1613. Dance Tango workshops Tango pulse will host workshops with Eugenia and Chan Park on Tango Zen from 8 to 9 p.m., a dance party will follow the workshop from 9 to 2 a.m., Seven Hills Inn, Plunkett Street, Lenox. Registration is required: 281-9722. Films Clark Art Institute "The Straight Story," a 1999 film directed by David Lynch, features Richard Farnsworth as an elderly man driving his lawnmower across the state of Iowa, will be shown at 4 as part of the film series, "A Hop-Skip-&-Jump Across America: In Search of Cinematic Landscape” 225 South St., Williamstown, 458-2303. North Pointe "The Age of Innocence," a classic Martin Scorsese film based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Edith Wharton, will be shown at 7:30, North Pointe Cultural Arts Center, Route 9, Kinderhook, N.Y., 518-758-9234. Williams College Williams College Cinephiles will present NextFrame, a touring showcase of international student film and video, founded and run by graduate students of Film & Media Arts at Temple University. The film festival featuring narrative, documentary and animation, begins at 4:30 and 11:30 p.m., Images Cin ema, 57 Spring St., Williamstown. Kids' Stuff Berkshire Museum "Aquarium Adventures" features playtime in the aquarium followed by a story and the opportunity to meet a different animal each week, from 10 to 11; Reptile feedings where visitors can watch and learn what many of the world's reptiles eat and how they hunt or scavenge for food will be given at 11. 39 South St., Pittsfield, 443-7171. Berkshire South Community Center "3-Ring Circus," a program for children ages 2.5 and over, features songs, stories and craft, tumbling, parachute and more, Fridays through April 22 from 10 to noon, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington. Registration is requested: 528-2810. Berkshire South Community Center Deb Phillips and Catherine Astore will present "Greylock Choices: Group Initiatives," a weekly program which uses an educational and fitness-based approach to healthy living for children ages 9 to 12 and their families, at 3:30, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington, 528-2810. Miscellaneous Clark Art Institute Beer aficionados can sample distinctive handcrafted beers and tap into the theme of beer in art at a program titled "A Hoppin' Good Time," from 6:30 to 8:30, 225 South St., Williamstown. For more information and to make reservations, call 458-2303. Hopkins Observatory "Transits of Venus: So Rare, So Wonderful," shows transits of Venus of the distant past as well as the recent one and to describe their significance in history, will be presented at 7:30, Milham Planetarium, Old Hopkins Observatory, 829 Main St., between Spring and Water streets, Williamstown. Reservations recommended: 597-2188. Mass. College of Liberal Arts The college will host the Massachusetts Region I Science Fair in the Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium, Church Street, North Adams, 662-5242. Sheffield Historical Society Bruce Howden will present "Story of a Family Pumpkin Farm" at 7:30, Dewey Memorial Hall, Route 7, Sheffield, 229-2694. Singles of the Berkshires Singles can meet to socialize and/or play various card, board and interactive games at 7:30, The Village Inn, 16 Church St., Lenox. RSVP to Sonya at 637-8001. Music Earth Angels The Earth Angels will present their ninth season with a new show, "The House is a Rockin'," at 7:25, doors open at 6:30, Hoosac Valley Regional High School, Cheshire. For tickets, call 243-2539 or visit www.theearthangels.org. Spencertown Academy A folk jam will be held at 7:30, Route 203, Spencertown, N.Y., 518-392-3693. Williams College Members of the Silk Road Ensemble will perform works by Strauss, Riley, Korde, Long and Debussy at 8, Chapin Hall; a master class will be held from 4 to 6 in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Williamstown, 597-3146. Theater Capital Repertory Theatre "The Syrigna Tree," opens at 8, 111 North Pearl St., Albany, N.Y., 518-445-7469. Circle Theatre Players "Brighton Beach Memoirs," opens at 8, Sand Lake Center for the Arts, 2880 Route 43, Averill Park, N.Y., 518-674-2007. Cohoes Music Hall C-R Productions will present Dan Goggin's "Meshuggah-Nuns!" at 8, 58 Remsen St., Cohoes, N.Y., 518-237-7999. Hubbard Hall Chekhov's "The Three Sisters" at 8, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge, N.Y., 518-677-2495. NYS Theatre Institute "King of Shadows" at 10 a.m., Schacht Fine Arts Center, Russell Sage College, Troy, N.Y., 518-274-3256. Simon's Rock College "Company," a musical, at 7:30, McConnell Theater, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington. Workshop Playhouse "Radio Paramus (Land of the Wild Turkeys)," a romantic comedy, at 8, White House Square, Route 7, 329A Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington. For tickets and information, call 644-8850. Saturday Art Norman Rockwell Museum An opening reception for the exhibition "Once Upon a Time: The Picture Book Art of Creative Editions" will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. with remarks at 6:30 by Rita Marshall. Route 183, Stockbridge. To make reservations, call 298-4100. Dance Berkshire South Community Center Jazz hip-hop classes for youth and teens: Corey Gray will teach youth ages 9-12 from 11 to noon, and teens ages 13-17 from 12:30 to 1:30, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington. Registration required: 528-2810. Tango workshop Tango pulse will host workshops with Eugenia and Chan Park on Tango Zen from 1 to 4 p.m., Seven Hills Inn, Plunkett Street, Lenox. Registration is required: 281-9722. Kids' Stuff Berkshire Museum Reptile feedings where visitors can watch and learn what many of the world's reptiles eat and how they hunt or scavenge for food will be given at 11; "Bayou Bash," a family gala to celebrate the museum’s newest exhibit, "Reptiles -- The Beautiful and the Deadly," featuring live Zydeco music by Lil’ Anne and Hot Cayenne, children’s activities, authentic Cajun food, drinks and more, will be held from 4 to 8, 39 South St., Pittsfield. To reserve tickets, call 443-7171. Berkshire Music Hall CosacomicaKids will present "Kidstuff Sat urday with The Mighty Mysterious Megapuff," a theater series for children, at 11 a.m., 30 Union St., Pittsfield, 499-5575. Ventfort Hall Tjasa Sprague will provide a Slavic egg decorating demonstration and instruction from 10 to 2, 104 Walker St., Lenox, 637-3206. Western Gateway Heritage State Park "Ice Age" will be shown as part of the "Movies for Kids” film series at 2, Western Gateway Heritage State Park's Visitors’ Center, Route 8, between State and Furnace streets, North Adams, 663-6312. Lecture Berkshire Botanical Garden Matthew Larkin will present "Topiary Gardens for New England," a slide-illustrated lecture, from 10 to noon; "Preserving the American Chestnut," a slide-illustrated lecutre, will be given by Susan Cormier from 2 to 4, Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge. Pre-registration is required for both lectures: 298-3926. Miscellaneous Acting workshop The Workshop Playhouse will offer an acting workshop from 10 to 11, 329 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington. For more information, call 644-8850. Berkshire County 4-H The Berkshire County 4-H will serve their six-course dinner to benefit their clubs at 6:30, Bucksteep Manor, Washington Mountain Road, Washington. Reservations are required: 623-8700. Egremont Country Club Blue Rider Stables will host a benefit dinner and '70s and ‘80s dance featuring karaoke and a deejay at the Egremont Country Club, Egremont. Dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30, dance will follow until 10. For tickets, call 528-5299. MapleFest Hopkins Forest will host MapleFest, a celebration of maple sugaring season where visitors can see how maple syrup is produced, from 11 to 2, Hopkins Forest, junction of Bulkley Street and Northwest Hill Road, Williamstown, 597-2346. Norman Rockwell Museum "The Power of Picture Books," a symposium for educators, will be held from 10 to 4, Norman Rockwell Museum, Route 183, Stockbridge. The keynote speaker will be Etienne Delessert. Children's librarian and educator Judy Gafney will discuss the integration of illustrated book for grades pre-K through 8. For information, call 298-4100. Papyri Books WordPlay, featuring readings and an open mic with featured reader Stewart Burns, will be held from 7 to 9, 49 Main St., North Adams, 662-2099. Simon's Rock College The Simon's Rock Women’s and Gender Studies Program with the Berkshire Chapter of UNIFEM/USA will present a conference in observance of International Women’s Day titled "The Global Women’s Health Crisis and the AIDS Epidemic: Working Towards Healing" at the Daniel Arts Center, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington. For more information and to register, call 528-7266. Singles of the Berkshires "Speed Dating," area singles, ages 35 to 50, can spend six minutes chatting with one person, then rotate and indicate whether they would like to see the person again; singles will be notified when matches occur, 7, Lenox location. Pre-registration is required: Sonya at 637-8001. Word Street Word Street will offer "The New and Improved Pop Culture Response-a-Thon," a course asking students to examine their views of pop culture and respond to them, from 10 to noon, 163 North St., Pittsfield. Registration is required: 997-3307. Music Clark Art Institute The Glengarry Bhoys will perform at 8, 225 South St., Williamstown, 458-2303. Common Grounds Coffee House Southern Rail will perform at 8; doors open at 7, First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield, 499-0866. Earth Angels The Earth Angels will present "The House is a Rockin'," at 7:25, doors open at 6:30, Hoosac Valley Regional High School, Cheshire. For tickets, call 243-2539 or visit www.theearthangels.org. New Marlboro Village Association Pianist David Johnson will perform works by Bach, Bartok, Debussy and Schumann at 4, followed by a reception, at a private residence in Mill River. For reservations and information, call 229-3126. Simon's Rock College Guitarist/composer Gabriel Chang will perform original compositions at 8, Kellogg Music Center, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington.528-7502. Spencertown Academy Quickstep will perform in a program of folk songs and fiddle tunes highlighting Irish music for St. Patrick's Day at 8, Route 203, Spencertown, N.Y., 518-392-3693. WAMC Performing Arts Studio Maria Muldaur & the Joshua Wolff Trio will perform American roots music at 8, Linda Norris Auditorium, 229 Central Ave., Albany, N.Y., 518-465-5233, ext. 4. Outdoor Activities Berkshire Hikers "Shadow Brook Pond Winter Tree ID Snowshoe Trek," join naturalist Aimee Gelinas on this three-mile moderate loop on the Yokun Ridge in Lenox/Richmond that will take participants on the Burbank Trail to Shadow Brook Pond. In the event of no snow, this will be a hike. Meet at 10 at Olivia's Overlook on the Lenox/Richmond line. Pre-registration is required: 528-2810. Theater Capital Repertory Theatre "The Syrigna Tree," at 4 and 8:30, 111 North Pearl St., Albany, N.Y., 518-445-7469. Circle Theatre Players "Brighton Beach Memoirs," at 8, Sand Lake Center for the Arts, 2880 Route 43, Averill Park, N.Y., 518-674-2007. Cohoes Music Hall C-R Productions will present Dan Goggin's "Meshuggah-Nuns!" at 3 and 8, 58 Remsen St., Cohoes, N.Y., 518-237-7999. Hubbard Hall Brian Friel's one-act play "Afterplay" at 2; and Chekhov’s "The Three Sisters" at 8, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge, N.Y., 518-677-2495. NYS Theatre Institute "King of Shadows" at 8, Schacht Fine Arts Center, Russell Sage College, Troy, N.Y., 518-274-3256. Proctor's Theatre The third annual Nobodies of Comedy festival, at 8, 432 State St., Schenectady, N.Y., 518-346-6204. Simon's Rock College "Company," at 7:30, McConnell Theater, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington. For information, visit www.simons-rock.edu/theater. WordStreet WordStreet will present "My Blind I," a youth presentation of poetry, prose comedy and improvisation, featuring local writers Krista Sniezek and Sam Zietler, open mike will follow, at 7, 163 North St., Pittsfield. Workshop Playhouse "Radio Paramus (Land of the Wild Turkeys)," a romantic comedy at 3 and 8, White House Square, Route 7, 329A Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington. For tickets and information, call 644-8850. Sunday Kids' Stuff Berkshire Museum A live reptile demonstration will be given at 2, 39 South St., Pittsfield, 443-7171. The Egg MacRobert Productions, a Scottish theater company, will perform Oscar Wilde's "The Happy Prince" at 3, Empire State Plaza, Albany, N.Y., 518-473-1845. Miscellaneous Berkshire South Community Center Join local feng shui practitioner Jeanette Maguire for an intimate gathering to discuss the ancient art of feng shui from 3 to 4:30, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington. Pre-registration is required: 528-2810. IS183 Art School of the Berkshires IS183 will present its annual spring open house where visitors can tour the painting and drawing, ceramics, fiber arts and young adult studios, meet the faculty, enjoy refreshments and participate in hands-on art making activities, from 1 to 4. First-time students who register for classes will receive a 30 percent discount. 13 Willard Hill Road, just off Route 183, Stockbridge, 298-5252. North Pointe Cultural Arts Center Actress Monica Helm McGuinty will present readings from the works of Edna St. Vincent Millay; "Millay at Steepletop," a documentary film will be shown and a high tea will be presented at 2, North Pointe Cultural Arts Center, Route 9, Kinderhook, N.Y., 518-758-9234. Workshop Playhouse The Workshop Playhouse will offer a screenwriting workshop, led by Don Jordan, titled "Character in Motion" from 10 to 11, and a clowning workshop, led by David Connor, titled "Let's Get Serious About Clowning" from noon to 1, 329 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington. For more information, call 644-8850. Music Berkshire Music Hall Singer/songwriter Steve Earle will perform with his band, the Dukes, and special guest Allison Moorer at 8, 30 Union St., Pittsfield, 528-3394. First United Methodist Church Organist Juan Andrés Mesa will perform works by Bach, Buxtehude, Messiaen and Sweelinck at 4, First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield. Theater Capital Repertory Theatre "The Syrigna Tree,"at 2:30, 111 North Pearl St., Albany, N.Y., 518-445-7469. Circle Theatre Players "Brighton Beach Memoirs," at 2:30, Sand Lake Center for the Arts, 2880 Route 43, Averill Park, N.Y., 518-674-2007. Cohoes Music Hall "Meshuggah-Nuns!" closes at 3, 58 Remsen St., Cohoes, N.Y., 518-237-7999. Hubbard Hall Chekhov's "The Three Sisters" at 2; and Brian Friel’s one-act "Afterplay" at 7, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge, N.Y., 518-677-2495. NYS Theatre Institute "King of Shadows" at 2, Schacht Fine Arts Center, Russell Sage College, Troy, N.Y., 518-274-3256. Simon's Rock College "Company," at 2, McConnell Theater, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington. For information, visit www.simons-rock.edutheater. Workshop Playhouse "Radio Paramus (Land of the Wild Turkeys)," a romantic comedy, at 3, White House Square, Route 7, 329A Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington. For tickets and information, call 644-8850. Monday Art The Eclipse Mill "Introduction to Mixed Media Collage," a workshop introducing a unique method of collage, will begin tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 and continue on consecutive Mondays. 243 Union St., North Adams. Registration is required: 664-2787. Dance Capital Repertory Theatre The Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company will perform at 7:30; 111 North Pearl St., Albany, N.Y., 518-408-1341. Kids' Stuff Berkshire Museum A live reptile demonstration will be given at 10. 39 South St., Pittsfield, 443-7171. Berkshire South Community Center "Books and Beyond," a program for children ages 2 to 5 to hear stories, sing songs and create simple crafts, will be held from 10:30 to 11:15, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington. Registration: 528-2810. Circus The Stars of the Moscow State Circus will perform in two shows at 4:30 and 7:30, Boys' & Girls’ Club, 16 Melville St., Pittsfield. For information, call 448-8258. Miscellaneous Lenten lecture Archibald MacLeish's "Songs for Eve," Alice Parker will present her seventh series of Lenten Lectures based on the study of music and poetry at 7:30, Charlemont Federated Church, Charlemont. Tuesday Art The Eclipse Mill "Introduction to Papier Mache Vessels, Sculpture & Masks," a six-class workshop will begin tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 and continue on consecutive Tuesdays through April 26. 243 Union St., North Adams. Registration is required: 664-2787. Film Center for Ecological Technology The new documentary "The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream" will be shown at 6, Triplex Cinema, Great Barrington. For more information, call 445-4556, ext. 17. Kids' Stuff Berkshire Museum "Animal Expeditions," children ages 2 to 4 can learn about animals from the present to the prehistoric through furs, tracks, fossils, stories and games, 10 to 11 a.m., 39 South St., Pittsfield, 443-7171. Berkshire South Community Center Deb Phillips and Catherine Astore will present "Greylock Choices: Nutrition Education and Fitness Fun," a weekly program which uses an educational and fitness-based approach to healthy living for children ages 9 to 12 and their families, at 3:30, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington, 528-2810. Lecture Clark Art Institute Jonathan Unglaub will present a lecture titled "A Unique Aretine on the Vatican Parnassus: Bernardo Accolti and Raphael" at 5:30, 225 South St., Williamstown, 458-2303. Miscellaneous Tuesday Club Joanna Humphrey will present "Sociology -- Iran" at the Tuesday Club of Stockbridge's regular monthly meeting at 2, First Congregational Church of Stockbridge’s Jonathan Edwards Room. Theater Berkshire Athenaeum Judy Bernstein will perform in "Hail to the Ladies -- A Tribute to America's First Ladies," a one-woman performance with behind-the-scene stories of America’s most overworked, underpaid and unelected public servants, at 7, Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield. Capital Repertory Theatre Pamela Gien's "The Syrigna Tree," a regional premiere, at 7:30, 111 North Pearl St., Albany, N.Y., 518-445-7469. NYS Theatre Institute The Institute will present the world premiere fantasy "King of Shadows" at 10 a.m., Schacht Fine Arts Center, Russell Sage College, Troy, N.Y., 518-274-3256. Wednesday Art The Eclipse Mill "The Basics of Drawing," a workshop on the basic skills of seeing and drawing, will begin tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 and continue on consecutive Wednesdays through April 27. 243 Union St., North Adams. Registration is required: 664-2787. Dance Tango classes Tango Pulse will offer Fundamentals of Tango for all levels from 7 to 8; New Moves from Buenos Aires for experienced dancers from 8 to 9, and practice will follow from 9 to 9:30. Seven Hills Inn, Plunkett Street, Lenox. For more information, call 281-9722 or visit www.tangopulse.net. Kids' Stuff Berkshire Museum Reptile feedings where visitors can watch and learn what many of the world's reptiles eat and how they hunt or scavenge for food will be given at 11. 39 South St., Pittsfield, 443-7171. Miscellaneous Lichtenstein Center for the Arts Arts attorney Paul Rapp will give a free talk, "Steal This Work: Fair Use and Infringement in Music and Fine Art," at 7 p.m. 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield. For more information, call 499-9370. Singles of the Berkshires Singles can meet for a gentle 90-minute yoga class lead by Kripalu instructors; meet at 6:30 at Kripalu's reception desk, Lenox. RSVP to Carol at 997-2160. Ventfort Hall Award-winning flower arranger Leslie Snyder will give a demonstration of her techniques at 4, a high tea will be served at 3, 104 Walker St., Lenox. Reservations are recommended: 637-3206. Music Berkshire Concert Choir The Choir, under the direction of Artistic Director John E. Cheney, will rehearse every Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 at the Church on the Hill Chapel, Main Street, Lenox. Proctor's Theatre St. Petersburg Ballet will perform in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," with music by Sergei Prokofiev, at 8, 432 State St., Schenectady, N.Y., 518-346-6204. Theater Capital Repertory Theatre Pamela Gien's "The Syrigna Tree," a regional premiere, at 7:30, 111 North Pearl St., Albany, N.Y., 518-445-7469. NYS Theatre Institute The Institute will present the world premiere fantasy "King of Shadows" at 10 a.m., Schacht Fine Arts Center, Russell Sage College, Troy, N.Y., 518-274-3256. |
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