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June 17, 2004
• Calendar Calendar Thursday, June 17 Art Berkshire Artisans Artist Nathan Hanford will talk about his decorated sheep as part of the Sheeptacular Artist Talk series at 7:30, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield, 499-9348. Plum Gallery An exhibition of handmade photographs by a variety of artists and recent paintings by Pamela Sienna will open today and run through July 18. The gallery is located at 112 Water St. in Williamstown. For hours of operation and more information, call 458-3389. Lecture Bennington Museum Stuart Bannister will discuss techniques of art conservation, at 7. Free and open to the public. Paul Paretsky Museum Court, West Main Street, Bennington, Vt., 802-447-1571. Miscellaneous Devonfield A book signing for "Blueberries for the Queen" will be held from 1 to 4. The children's book, written by John and Katherine Paterson and illustrated by Susan Jeffers, is based upon John's experience as a child, when in the summer of 1942, he brought blueberries to Queen Wilhelmina of Holland who, at the time, was living in the home that is now Devonfield. Devonfield Bed and Breakfast, 85 Stockbridge Rd., Lee. Strawberry shortcake supper The Pownal United Methodist Church will hold a strawberry shortcake supper at 5 with continuous serving. Menu includes ham, potatoes, salads, rolls, coffee, iced tea or lemonade and homemade strawberry shortcake. Tickets are available at the door. Route 346, Pownal, Vt. Music Bellissimo Dolce Volume 12 will perform at the "On the Road" opening event at 7, 444 North St., Pittsfield, 443-1792. Spencertown Academy A jazz jam will be held at 8, Route 203, between the Taconic State Parkway and Route 22, Spencertown, N.Y. For information, call 518-392-3693. Outdoor Recreation Trustees of Reservations"Volunteer Work Party," those interested can help clear the Cobble of invasive species and learn to identify native plants every Thursday through October from 9 to noon, Bartholomew's Cobble, Sheffield. Please call in advance: 229-8600. Theatre Berkshire Theatre Festival"Floyd Collins," a musical, directed by Jared Coseglia, at 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge. For tickets, call 298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org . The Bushnell "Mamma Mia!," a musical, based on the songs of ABBA, at 7:30, Hartford, Conn., 860-987-6097. Dorset Theatre FestivalA.R. Gurney's "Sylvia," a romantic comedy, at 8, Dorset Playhouse, Route 30, Dorset, Vt., 802-867-5777. Hartford Stage Edward Albee's "Peter and Jerry," a world premiere directed by Pam MacKinnon, at 7:30, 50 Church St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-5151. Mac-Haydn TheatreGilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance," at 8, Route 203, Chatham, N.Y., 518-392-9292. Main Street StageThe Gerald Fried Theatre Company will perform in two one-act plays, Arthur Miller's "I Can't Remember Anything" and Gerald Fried's "Boilermarkers and Martinis with Manny," previews at 8, 57 Main St., North Adams, 663-3240. (This performance is sold out; call for availability.) Oldcastle Theatre CompanyDavid Budbill's "Judevine," at 8, Bennington Center for the Natural & Cultural Arts, Route 9 & Gypsy Lane, Bennington, Vt., 802-447-0564. Friday, June 18 Art Berkshire Artisans A reception for "Mother and Daughters: The Larkin Family Portrait," which will be on display through July 17, will be held at 6:30, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield 499-9348. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 11 to 5, and Saturday, 1 to 5. EPOCH Assisted LivingLee painter RoseMarie Buffoni will open her exhibition of oil paintings at 3, Melbourne Place, 140 Melbourne Road, Pittsfield, 499-1992. Dance Mass MoCA "In conversation with Liz Lerman," Liz Lerman will discuss her site-specific work created for Ann Hamilton's "corpus" which is on display in Mass MoCA's Building 5 Gallery. The free talk will be held at 5:30 in the Café, 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams. Reservations are required: 662-2111. Lecture Congregation Knesset Israel A talk titled "Israel's Position in the Ever-Changing Middle East" will be given at 5:45, 15 Colt Road, Pittsfield, 445-4872. Miscellaneous B.I.L.L.Joel Revzen, artistic director of the Berkshire Opera Company, will interview Maureen O'Flynn, soprano, for an audience from 3 to 4:30, Berkshire Community College, room K-111, 1350 West St., Pittsfield. To make a reservation, call 499-4660, ext. 456. Colonial TheatreTours of the 100-year-old theater will be given at noon and 12:30, 111 South St., Pittsfield, 448-8084. The Mount"Outdoor Rooms," a 20-minute garden talk exploring this design concept from Edith Wharton's "Italian Villas and Their Gardens" will be given within the context of her gardens, at 1 and 2, The Mount, 2 Plunkett St., Lenox. For more information, call 637-1899. Norman Rockwell MuseumNorman Rockwell often used friends, family and neighbors as models in his paintings, visitors can discover the artist's tricks of the trade and ability to fool the eye when working with his favorite subjects in a gallery talk titled, "Familiar Faces," at 2:30, Route 183, Stockbridge, 298-4100. Housatonic River SummerA book signing and panel discussion for the book "Art and the River," published by the Sheffield Art League, part of the Houstonic River Summer celebrations, will be held at 6:30. Panelists will include Geoffrey Young and Rachel Fletcher. The Bushnell-Sage Library, 10 South Main St., Sheffield, 229-7004. Music Bellissimo Dolce Katie Rose, classical guitarist, will perform at 7:30, 444 North St., Pittsfield, 443-1792. Berkshire Historical Society Wintergreen will perform traditional New England regional folk music at 8 in Arrowhead's 1840s barn, Holmes Road, Pittsfield, 442-1793. Music Mountain 2004The Kent Singers, directed by Marguerite Mullee, will perform spirituals, folk music, hymns and settings of American poems at 8, Music Mountain Road, Falls Village, Conn., 860-824-7126. Troubadour SeriesTim Grimm will perform as part of the Troubadour Series, at 8, doors open at 7, The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, 528-1955. Theater Berkshire Theatre Festival "Floyd Collins," a musical, directed by Jared Coseglia, at 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge. For tickets, call 298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org . The Bushnell "Mamma Mia!," a musical, based on the songs of ABBA, at 8, Hartford, Conn., 860-987-6097. Dorset Theatre FestivalA.R. Gurney's "Sylvia," a romantic comedy, at 8, Dorset Playhouse, Route 30, Dorset, Vt., 802-867-5777. Hartford Stage Edward Albee's "Peter and Jerry," a world premiere directed by Pam MacKinnon, at 8, 50 Church St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-5151. Mac-Haydn TheatreGilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance," at 8, Route 203, Chatham, N.Y., 518-392-9292. Main Street StageThe Gerald Fried Theatre Company will perform in two one-act plays, Arthur Miller's "I Can't Remember Anything" and Gerald Fried's "Boilermarkers and Martinis with Manny," previews at 8, 57 Main St., North Adams, 663-3240. Oldcastle Theatre CompanyDavid Budbill's "Judevine," at 8, Bennington Center for the Natural & Cultural Arts, Route 9 & Gypsy Lane, Bennington, Vt., 802-447-0564. Shakespeare & Company"As You Like It," directed by Eleanor Holdridge, previews at 7:30, Founders' Theatre; "Preludes," featuring country dances, magical pageants, sword play and more, at 6:45, outdoors at Founders' Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, 637-3353. The Theater BarnYasmina Reza's "Art," a comedy, opens at 8, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Saturday, June 19 Art Williams College Museum of Art"Ezra Stoller Architectural Photography," an exhibition of 50 of Stoller's black and white photographs of famous modern American buildings, will open today, 15 Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 to 5, and Sunday, 1 to 5. For more information, call 597-3178. Dance Berkshire Ballroom Dancers An Argentine tango lesson will be given by Jackie Wong from 7 to 7:45, followed by dancing to music by Leh-Wen until 11. Sponsored by the Berkshire Ballroom Dancers. The Boy's/ Girl's Club, 16 Melville St., Pittsfield. For information, call Dave Daunais at 442-4688. Jacob's PillowThe Season-Opening Gala Festival, featuring a benefit evening of dance stars performing in the Ted Shawn Theatre, will begin with a reception at 5. Ballet dancers from The School at Jacob's Pillow will perform the world premiere of a work by Leslie Browne, former principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre, and guest artists to be announced will also perform. 358 George Carter Road, Becket, 243-0745. Film Spencertown Academy"Men with Guns," a film by John Sayles, in Spanish, English, Nahautl, Tzotzil, Maya and Kuna with English subtitles, will be shown at 8, Route 203, between the Taconic State Parkway and Route 22, Spencertown, N.Y., 518-392-3693. Kids' Stuff Norman Rockwell Museum"Rhythms and Change: Folksongs of the 1960s," children can celebrate the spirit of the '60s with a tour of the current exhibition, "Hometown Hero, Citizen of the World: Rockwell in Stockbridge," at 1; a clap and sing-along to the sounds of the '60s with musician JoAnne Spies, and compose a contemporary folksong to share at 1:30, and create a colorful collage that describes music at 2:30, as part of the Art Comes Alive Series, Route 183, Stockbridge, 298-4100. Trustees of Reservations"Awesome Insects," a program for children ages 4 to 7 to search for insects and release them, will be held from 10:30 to noon. Wear long pants and socks. Bartholomew's Cobble, Sheffield. Pre-registration required: 229-8600. Lecture Berkshire Botanical Garden "Iris, the Fleur de Isis: A Closer Look at a Perennial Favorite," a slide-illustrated lecture, will be given by Deborah Wheeler, from 10 to noon, Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge. Registration is required: 298-3926. Miscellaneous Berkshire Botanical Garden Guided public tours of the garden will be given Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 10:30, Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge, 298-3926. Bushnell-Sage Library Author and ethnoconservationist Lawrence Davis-Hollander will give a talk and sign copies of his new "Tomato Festival Cookbook," at 3. Sponsored by the Bushnell-Sage Library, 48 Main St., Sheffield. For information call 229-7004. Colonial TheatreTours of the 100-year-old theater will be given at 10:30 and 11, 111 South St., Pittsfield, 448-8084. Ethan Allen Days Revolutionary War encampment, battle re-enactment at 2, music at 11:30 to 1:30, barn dance at 7, demonstrations 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Route 7A in Sunderland, Vt. For information, 802-362-1788. The Otis Gazette The first annual 2004 Arts in the Park & Craft on the Grass on the Church Green will be held from 9 to 6, featuring artisans, crafters, antiques, food and free events, including Storytime with Mrs. Melville at 11, the Fazzone Brothers Juggling Duo at noon and 3, Tra-la-la the Clown Show at 1:30, and live music with Larry from 4 to 6. Be sure to bring a lawn chair. Otis Center at the intersection of Route 8 & Route 23 call 413-269-9909 for more info. Ventfort HallThe Lenox Chamber of Commerce and the Ventfort Hall Association will present "Afternoon Delight: Fun, Fanciful Fashions & Around The World Wine Tasting," an afternoon of tasteful fashions and delightful wines, from 2 to 5, Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox. Reservations are required: 637-3646. Walden Books Author and artist Geoffrey Moss will sign copies of his recent book, "The Biker Code," from 1 to 3. The Berkshire Mall, Lanesboro. Music Bellissimo Dolce Wintergreen will perform at 8, 444 North St., Pittsfield, 443-1792. Charlemont Inn Gina Coleman will perform the blues at 7, 107 Main St., Charlemont, 339-5796. Hilltown FolkKim Zombik Trio will perform in a farewell concert at 7:30, Shelburne Falls Yoga, Shelburne Falls, 625-2580. Music Mountain 2004The Galvanized Jazz Band will perform traditional New Orleans jazz, blues, stomps and spirituals, at 8, Music Mountain Road, Falls Village, Conn., 860-824-7126. Norfolk Chamber Music FestivalThe Blue Hill Troupe of New York will perform in Gilbert and Sullivan's opera, "lolanthe," at 8, Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate, Norfolk, Conn., 203-432-1966. Stockbridge SinfoniaThe Stockbridge Sinfonia Rehearsal Community orchestra will rehearse every Saturday from 9:30 to noon, Furey Hall, Berkshire Country Day School, Route 183, Stockbridge, 528-4656. New players are welcome. Bring a music stand. Troubadour SeriesBarry & Holly Tashian will perform as part of the Troubadour Series, at 8, doors open at 7, The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, 528-1955. Outdoor Activities Becket Quarry A walking tour of the Becket Quarry with Ken Smith, president of the Becket Land Trust, will be held from 10 to noon, and will explore the unique history and remains of the Becket Quarry. The walk is sponsored by the Highland Communities Initiative. There is no charge, but donations to benefit the Becket Land Trust are requested. Please register by contacting Wendy Sweetser at 587-0716, ext. 14 or wsweetser@ttor.org . Canoe trip Those interested can join Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries Director Rene Laubach for a four-hour, five-mile naturalist-led canoe trip on the Housatonic River in Lenox. Children must be over 10 years old, know how to swim and be accompanied by an adult. Canoes, paddles, personal flotation devices available at $20 per person. Meet at 9 at the Mary Decker Boat Access on New Lenox Road, Lenox, and canoe to Woods Pond. Bring food, drink, sunscreen, insect repellent and a hat. Wear shoes that can get wet/muddy. For more information, call the Housatonic Valley Association at 394-9796. Singles of the BerkshiresSingles can enjoy a two-hour canoe excursion on the Housatonic River leaving from the Decker Boat Launch area, off New Lenox Road, Lenox, at noon. Advanced RSVP and pre-payment is required by Friday, June 18. To register, call Carol at 997-2160. Theater Berkshire Theatre Festival "Floyd Collins," a musical, directed by Jared Coseglia, at 2 and 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge. For tickets, call 298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org . The Bushnell "Mamma Mia!," a musical, based on the songs of ABBA, at 2 and 8, Hartford, Conn., 860-987-6097. Dorset Theatre FestivalA.R. Gurney's "Sylvia," a romantic comedy, at 4 and closes at 8:30, Dorset Playhouse, Route 30, Dorset, Vt., 802-867-5777. Hartford Stage Edward Albee's "Peter and Jerry," a world premiere directed by Pam MacKinnon, at 8, 50 Church St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-5151. Mac-Haydn TheatreGilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance," at 5 and 8:30, Route 203, Chatham, N.Y., 518-392-9292. Main Street StageThe Gerald Fried Theatre Company will perform in two one-act plays, Arthur Miller's "I Can't Remember Anything" and Gerald Fried's "Boilermarkers and Martinis with Manny," opens at 8; an opening reception will follow the show, 57 Main St., North Adams, 663-3240. Oldcastle Theatre CompanyDavid Budbill's "Judevine," at 2 and 8, Bennington Center for the Natural & Cultural Arts, Route 9 & Gypsy Lane, Bennington, Vt., 802-447-0564. Shakespeare & Company"As You Like It," directed by Eleanor Holdridge, previews at 7:30, Founders' Theatre; "Preludes," featuring country dances, magical pageants, sword play and more, at 6:45, outdoors at Founders' Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, 637-3353. The Theater BarnYasmina Reza's "Art," a comedy, at 5 and 8:30, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Sunday, June 20 Art Mass MoCA Performance artist William Pope.L will present the "Black Factory" -- an interactive traveling box truck which includes a library to keep a record of ideas and artifacts, from 11 to 3. It is also a performance art work in motion with a musical puppet show. Visitors can bring objects that represent their ideas of or associations with "blackness." Items can be donated or photographed for an online archive. The Black Factory is part of Mass MoCA's summer exhibition, "The Interventionists: Art in the Social Sphere." 1040 Courtyard A, Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, 662-2111. Dance Mass MoCA Liz Lerman Dance Exchange will perform "corpus" at 2 and 5. Mass MoCA's vast Building 5 Gallery becomes the stage in this site-specific work incorporating Ann Hamilton's "corpus" and the local community, with the dancers inviting museum-goers to join them. 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams. For tickets, call 662-2111. Film Clark Art Institute The classic 1945 French film, "Children of Paradise," will be shown at 2, in French with subtitles. 225 South St., Williamstown, 458-2303 Miscellaneous Carriage Driving Show The Colonial Carriage and Driving Society will present the sixth annual Pleasure Driving Show at 9. Visitors can see a variety of horses and ponies hitched the restored carriages that are suited for a turn-of-the-century or "Currier and Ives" type appearance. Drivers will be dressed in period costumes as they compete for prizes in various classes. Free carriage rides will be offered between 11 and 1. Eden Hill, Pine Street, Stockbridge. For more information, visit www.colonialcarriage.org . ChesterwoodTo celebrate the reproduction and placement of two fountains, Gordon and Carole Hyatt will dedicate a new Daniel Chester French's fountain at a Summer Solstice Party in the garden of their home, the Pease-Lincoln House in Stockbridge. Guests can enjoy refreshments in the garden and entertainment provided by Tina Packer and Denis Krausnick of Shakespeare & Company reading excerpts from letters between French and Terhune. For more information, call Maureen Hannon at 298-3579, ext. 215. Ethan Allen Days Revolutionary War encampment, battle re-enactment at 1, food, music at 11 to 1, ecumenical service at 9, demonstrations, and family fun, all day 9 to 3. Route 7A in Sunderland, Vt. For information, call 802-362-1788. Summer Solstice Sun Shine Celebrate the longest light of the year from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Clapp Park Little League Field, West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield. The event features the Berkshire Fiddlers, Berkshire Hillsmen and Cantarella Dancers. Participants will create the setting and the evening. Bring your own picnic supper (no alcohol), lawn chair or blanket, votive candle and flower-color balloon. Wear festive Midsummer's Eve attire. Sponsored by the United South Neighbors Association. Music The Egg Contemporary singer/songwriter Rickie Lee Jones will perform with her band at 7:30, Empire State Plaza, Albany, N.Y., 518-473-1845. Music Mountain 2004The Shanghai String Quartet will perform in an all-Beethoven program at 3; The Spirit of Drumming will perform in a pre-concert celebration at 2, Music Mountain Road, Falls Village, Conn., 860-824-7126. Outdoor Activities Trustees of Reservations"Natural History Canoe Trip," those interested can paddle the Housatonic with a naturalist guide and look for wildlife every Sunday through August from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water and binoculars. Bartholomew's Cobble, Sheffield. Pre-registration is required: 229-8600. Theater The Bushnell "Mamma Mia!," a musical, based on the songs of ABBA, at 2 and 8, Hartford, Conn., 860-987-6097. Hartford Stage Edward Albee's "Peter and Jerry," a world premiere directed by Pam MacKinnon, closes at 7:30, 50 Church St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-5151. Mac-Haydn TheatreGilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance," at 2 and closes at 7, Route 203, Chatham, N.Y., 518-392-9292. Oldcastle Theatre CompanyDavid Budbill's "Judevine," closes at 2, Bennington Center for the Natural & Cultural Arts, Route 9 & Gypsy Lane, Bennington, Vt., 802-447-0564. The Theater BarnYasmina Reza's "Art," a comedy, at 2 and 7, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Monday, June 21 Lecture B.I.L.L.Tony Beadle, manager of the Boston Pops Orchestra, will present a lecture titled "Untangling Tanglewood" from 3 to 4:30, Berkshire Community College, Koussevitzky Arts Center room 111, 1350 West St., Pittsfield. To make a reservation or for more information, call 499-4660, ext. 496. Music EPOCH Assisted LivingPianist and singer Tony Rarus will perform American pop music from the '30s to the '60s, at 6:45, EPOCHAssisted Living at Melbourne Place, 140 Melbourne Road, Pittsfield, 499-1992. Outdoor Activities Summer Solstice Stroll A guided tour of the new, handicap-accessible Mary Flynn Trail along the Housatonic River commissioned by the Laurel Hill Association. The level, packed-surface trail is accessible to all abilities and is 1.2 miles roundtrip. The trailhead is reached by crossing the Memorial footbridge from the parking area at the end of Park Street, Stockbridge. For more information, call 298-5595. In the case of rain, the event will be held Tuesday, June 22, at 7 p.m. Theater Berkshire Theatre Festival "Floyd Collins," a musical, directed by Jared Coseglia, at 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge. For tickets, call 298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org . Tuesday, June 22 Dance Tap class"Jazz Tap Dancing in Berkshire County: Street Lessons Inside and Outside," taught by T.A.P.!!! Totally Artistic Percussion, will focus on basic technique and introduction to classic works, every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30, Music Room, Silvio O. Conte Community School, 200 West Union St., Pittsfield. For more information, call 663-7962. Kids' Stuff Berkshire Museum"Animal Expedition," children can learn about animals from the present to the prehistoric through furs, tracks, fossils, stories and games, from 10 to 11, 39 South St., Pittsfield, 443-7171. Music Springside ParkThe Eagle Band will perform at 7, North Street, Pittsfield. Theatre Berkshire Theatre Festival "Blues for an Alabama Sky," a comic drama, directed by Timothy Douglas, preview at 8, Main Stage, Main Street; "Floyd Collins," a musical, directed by Jared Coseglia, at 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge. For tickets, call 298-5576. The Bushnell "Mamma Mia!," a musical, based on the songs of ABBA, at 7:30, Hartford, Conn., 860-987-6097. Wednesday, June 23 Dance Jacob's Pillow"PillowTalk: Dance Treasures on Film," curators Lynn Garafola and Norton Owen will show some of their favorite clips that didn't make it into the exhibition "America's Irreplaceable Dance Treasures," at 5, Sommerspace; "Inside/Out: Phrenic New Ballet," at 6:30, Inside/Out Stage; Grupo Corpo will perform Brazilian-influenced contemporary dance at 8, Ted Shawn Theatre; a pre-show talk will be held at 7:30 in Sommerspace, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, 243-0745. Lenox Community CenterTango Pulse, a local group which promotes the Argentine tango, will host tango classes from 7:30 to 9:30, 65 Walker St., Lenox. For more information, call 281-9722. Lecture Mass MoCA Nato Thompson, curator of the exhibition "Interventionists," will discuss the evolution of art for social change. 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams. Reservations are required: 662-2111. Miscellaneous Berkshire Botanical Garden Guided public tours of the garden will be given Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 10:30, Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge, 298-3926. Music Berkshire HighlandersPipe Band rehearsals, spectators and aspiring pipers and drummers are welcome, Wednesdays, from 7 to 9, outdoors in the Bank North parking lot, West Street (If inclement weather, indoors at South Congregational Church, 110 South St.), Pittsfield, rear entrance. For more information, call 447-7050. Music Mountain 2004The Johnson Girls, a five-woman vocal group, will perform folk and maritime songs and chanteys, at 7, Music Mountain Road, Falls Village, Conn., 860-824-7126. Wednesday Folk TraditionsJosé Gonzáles and Criollo Clasico will perform contemporary rhythms of Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic at 7 at the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, 130 River Drive, Hadley, 584-4699. Picknickers are welcome on the museum grounds between 5 and 7. Windsor LakeThe Dixie Cats will perform from 7 to 8:30 as part of the Concert at the Lake series, Windsor Lake, North Adams. Visitors should bring chairs or a blanket. Rain date is Sunday. For more information, call 664-6180. Theater Berkshire Theatre Festival"Blues for an Alabama Sky," a comic drama, directed by Timothy Douglas, opens at 8, Main Stage, Main Street; "Floyd Collins," a musical, directed by Jared Coseglia, at 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge. For tickets, call 298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org . The Bushnell "Mamma Mia!," a musical, based on the songs of ABBA, at 7:30, Hartford, Conn., 860-987-6097. Williamstown Theatre Festival"The Water's Edge" with Kate Burton, at 8, Nikos Stage, Williams College, Route 2, Williamstown. For tickets, call 597-3400. |
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