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July 22, 2004
• Calendar Calendar Thursday, July 22 Art 'Scattered Sheep Days’ In celebration of the Scattered Sheep show, on display all over downtown Pittsfield, artists will be available to talk with viewers about their art today through Saturday. Fliers listing artists and venues are available at the Visitors' Bureau on South Street, next to the Colonial Theater, Pittsfield. Balloons will hang outside places with "Scattered Sheep." Dance Jacob's Pillow "Inside/Out: Edgar Zendejas," free, at 6:30, Inside/Out Stage; Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal will perform contemporary ballet, at 8, Ted Shawn Theatre, pre-show talk at 7:30, Sommerspace, and a post-show talk will follow the show; Lakshmi Vishwanathan Dancers and Musicians will interpret ancient myths and legends with traditional instruments and dancing at 8:15, Doris Duke Studio Theatre, pre-show talk at 7:45 on the Doris Duke Studio Theatre porch, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, 243-0745. Saratoga Performing Arts Center The New York City Ballet will perform "Interplay," "Fancy Free" and “Stars and Stripes,” at 2, and “Who Cares?” a new Martins ballet and “I'm Old-Fashioned,” at 8:15. 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 518-584-9330 or visit www.spac.org. Kids' Stuff Barrington Stage Company The Youth Theatre will perform in "The Wizard of Oz," with choreography and direction by Edie Cowan, at 7, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, 528-8888. Berkshire South "The Mighty Mysterious Megapuff," at 3; a Mask Play Workshop will follow the performance at 4, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington. For tickets and information, call 528-2810. Lenox Library Association Wingmaster Julie Collier will present a presentation on owls titled "The World of Owls," at 2, Children's Room of the Lenox Library, 18 Main St., Lenox. Norman Rockwell Museum "Drawing Together," an art workshop for parents and their children ages 4 and up to view selected pieces in the galleries and experiment with a variety of materials and techniques, from 10 to 11:30, Route 183, Stockbridge, 298-4100. Robbins-Zust Family Marionettes The Robbins-Zust Family Marionettes will present "Peter & The Wolf" at 11 and 2, the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, 698-2591. Shaker Mountain Opera "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," at 11 a.m., Berkshire Community College's Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, 1-800-588-9757. Western Gateway Heritage State Park Storytime, for children ages 7 and under, will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Stories to be read include "A Giraffe and a Half" by Shel Silverstein and "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. An activity will follow. Off Route 8, between State and Furance streets in North Adams, 663-6312. Lecture The Mount "American Wits: Hilarious Readings from Dorothy Parker, Odgen Nash and Friends," will be presented as part of the Civilized Living Lecture Series, at 4, The Mount's Stable Theater, 2 Plunkett St., Lenox. For reservations, call 637-1899, ext. 104. Miscellaneous DeVries Fine Art Gallery "Australian and South African Wines," the gallery will host a wine reception, and Paul Cronin will perform works by Debussy, Chopin and Ravel, from 7 to 9, 17 Franklin St., Lenox, 637-3462. East-West Cultural Center The Berkshire East-West Cultural Center offers free afternoon "Tea in the Berkshires," a Chinese tea tasting in an authentic Chinese tea room. Great Barrington Pottery, Route 41, Housatonic, 274-6259. Hinsdale Bicentennial At the firehouse, a family picnic starts at 6; Dr. Marmalaid entertains children at 6:30; Don Sawyer performs country music at 8. Maple Street, Hinsdale. For information, visit www.hinsdale200.org. Lenox Library John Crowley will read from his novel, "Novelties and Souvenirs" from 6 to 8, Welles Gallery at the Lenox Library, Lenox. Tanglewood talks The Tanglewood Association of the Boston Symphony Association of Volunteers will present its "Talks & Walks" series every Thursday through Aug. 26. Talks, which run approximately 30 minutes, begin at 1 and will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Patrons can participate in a walk led by Tanglewood Association volunteers immediately following the talk at 1:45. Route 183, Lenox. For more information, call 637-5393. Music Bennington Museum "Four Seasons in Music, Art and Poetry," part of the annual Rondo Festival, this concert includes music that reflects the four seasons, at 3. Free and open to the public. Paul Paretsky Museum Court, West Main Street, Bennington, Vt. 802-447-1571. The Guthrie Center David Grover will perform a mixed bag of "grown up" music from 8 to 11, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, 528-1955. Norman Rockwell Museum David Bernz, James Durst, Mark Murphy and Martha Sandefer will perform works by the Weavers in a tribute concert to the band as part of the Rhythms and Change performance and lecture series, at 5, Route 183, Stockbridge, 298-4100. Shaker Mountain Opera "Shaker Does Broadway I and II," at 8, Berkshire Community College's Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, 1-800-588-9757. Tanglewood The Tanglewood Music Center Fellows perform a vocal recital, at 8:30, Ozawa Hall. The Boston University Tanglewood Institute chamber music ensemble will perform, at 6, Chamber Music Hall. West Street, Lenox. For tickets, call 1-888-266-1200 or visit www.bso.org. Outdoor Recreation Trustees of Reservations "Volunteer Work Party," 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. Theater Barrington Stage Company "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," a world premiere musical, directed by Michael Unger, at 7:30, Stage II; Mark St. Germain's "The God Committee,” a world-premiere drama, previews at 8; a pre-show discussion will precede the show at 7:30, Main Stage, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, 528-8888. Berkshire Theatre Festival George Bernard Shaw's "Heartbreak House," directed by Anders Cato, at 2 and 8, Main Stage, Main Street; "Siddhartha," adapted from the novel by Herman Hesse, directed by Eric Hill, at 2 and 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge. For tickets, call 298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org. Dorset Theatre Festival Bill C. Davis' "Mass Appeal," a drama, opens at 8, Dorset Playhouse, Route 30, Dorset, Vt., 802-867-5777. Hartford Stage Lerner and Loewe's "My Fair Lady," at 7:30, 50 Church St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-5151. Miniature Theatre of Chester Elaine Bromka stars in "Tea for Three: Ladybird, Pat and Betty," directed by Byam Stevens, at 2 and 8. Chester Town Hall, Middlefield Street, Chester. For tickets, call 354-7771. For information, visit www.miniaturetheatre.org. Mixed Company "Isabella," a musical with music, lyrics and book by Joan Ackermann, at 8, 37 Rosseter St., Great Barrington. Tickets are available at Crystal Essense, Railroad Street, Great Barrington. News in Revue "The News in Revue: Election Year 2004," musical political satire, comedy, at 8:30, Cranwell Resort, 55 Lee Road, Lenox, 637-1364. Oldcastle Theatre Company Howard Fast's "The Novelist" at 8, The Bennington Center for the Natural & Cultural Arts, Route 9 & Gypsy Lane, Bennington, Vt., 802-447-0564. Shakespeare & Company "Lettice and Lovage," a comedy by Peter Shaffer, directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 3, Spring Lawn Theatre; "Romeo and Juliet,” presented by the Education Program's Spring Tour actors, at 5:30, Rose Footprint Theatre; "As You Like It,” directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 7:30, Founders’ Theatre; “Preludes,” featuring country dances, magical pageants, sword play and more, at 6:45, outdoors at Founders’ Theatre; “Full Gallop,” a one-woman show about Diana Vreeland, at 8:30, Spring Lawn Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, 637-3353. The Theater Barn Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest," a mystery, at 8, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Ventfort Hall "Xingu," adapted by Dennis Krausnick from the Edith Wharton story, at 7:30. In cooperation with Shakespeare & Co. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, 637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org. Weston Playhouse "The Full Monty," with book by Terrence McNally, directed by Malcolm Ewen, at 8, the Village Green, Route 100, Weston, Vt., 802-824-5288. Williamstown Theatre Festival Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," directed by Nicholas Martin, at 3 and 8, Adams Memorial Theatre, "R shomon" with Audra McDonald, at 3 and 8, Nikos Stage, Williams College, Route 2, Williamstown. For tickets, call 597-3400. Friday, July 23 Art Meeting House Gallery An opening reception for an exhibition featuring the work of more than 30 artists exploring the visual and symbolic impact of stripes, which will be on display through Aug. 15, will be held from 5 to 7. Route 57, New Marlboro, 229-3126. 'Scattered Sheep Days’ In celebration of the Scattered Sheep show, on display all over downtown Pittsfield, artists will be available to talk with viewers about their art today through Saturday. Fliers listing artists and venues are available at the Visitors' Bureau on South Street, next to the Colonial Theater, Pittsfield. Balloons will hang outside places with "Scattered Sheep." Dance Jacob's Pillow "Inside/Out: Wil Swanson/DanceWorks," free, at 6:30, Inside/Out Stage; Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal will perform contemporary ballet, at 8, Ted Shawn Theatre, pre-show talk at 7:30 in Sommerspace; Lakshmi Vishwanathan Dancers and Musicians will interpret ancient myths and legends with traditional instruments and dancing at 8:15, Doris Duke Studio Theatre, pre-show talk at 7:45 on the Doris Duke Studio Theatre porch, and a post-show talk will follow, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, 243-0745. Saratoga Performing Arts Center The New York City Ballet will perform "The Four Temperaments," "Fancy Free" and a new Eifman ballet at 8:15. 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 518-584-9330 or visit www.spac.org. Films Clark Art Institute The 1991 film, "Madame Bovary" will be shown at 4, in French with subtitles, part of the "Bonjour, Monsieur Flaubert!" series, featuring French literary masterpieces on film. 225 South St., Williamstown, 458-2303. Teen Movie Night "She's All That" will be shown as part of the Summer Outdoor Movies series, after dusk at 8:30, Wahconah Park, 105 Wahconah St., Pittsfield, 499-9343. Kids' Stuff Barrington Stage Company The Youth Theatre will perform in "The Wizard of Oz," with choreography and direction by Edie Cowan, at 2 and 7, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, 528-8888. Berkshire Museum Visit the Aquarium each week and discover the animals that inhabit different regions of the world and listen to a story to find out how these animals eat, move and sense their surroundings in a program titled "Chow Time," Fridays through Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. 39 South St., Pittsfield, 443-7171. Chesterwood "Sculpture is Fun!" a hands-on children's tour, will be given Mondays and Fridays, through Aug. 23, from 10:30 to 12:30, Chesterwood, off Route 183 in the Glendale section of Stockbridge. For more information, call 298-3579, ext. 218. Hevreh of Southern Berkshire A play group will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Friday through Aug. 20. 270 State Road, Great Barrington, 528-6378. Mac-Haydn Theatre "Beauty and the Beast," a folk tale, at 11 a.m., Route 203, Chatham, N.Y., 518-392-9292. Norman Rockwell Museum "Drawing Together," an art workshop for parents and their children ages 4 and up; experiment with a variety of materials and techniques, from 10 to 11:30, Route 183, Stockbridge, 298-4100. Shaker Mountain Opera "Little Red Riding Hood," at 11 a.m., Berkshire Community College's Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, 1-800-588-9757. Spencertown Academy Magician Jim Snack will perform, part of the Fridays are for Kids program, at 11 a.m. Route 203, between the Taconic State Parkway and New York Route 22, Spencertown, N.Y. For information call 518-392-3693. Western Gateway Heritage State Park "Junior Rangers," a program for kids ages 8 to 12 to learn about big mammals will be held from 10 to noon, off Route 8, between State and Furance streets in North Adams. Registration is required: 663-6312. Lecture Shakespeare & Company Stuart W. Bolton and Michael Burrey, master timber framers, carpenters, thatchers and lime plasterers, will demonstrate the building methods that created the great English playhouses of the 16th and 17th centuries, at 5, Rose Meadow, adjacent to the Rose Footprint, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, 637-3353. Miscellaneous Colonial Theatre Tours of the 100-year-old theater will be given at noon and 12:30, 111 South St., Pittsfield, 448-8084. East-West Cultural Center The Berkshire East-West Cultural Center offers free afternoon "Tea in the Berkshires," a Chinese tea tasting in an authentic Chinese tea room. Great Barrington Pottery, Route 41, Housatonic, 274-6259. Hinsdale Bicentennial Car cruise night at Main Street and Kittredge School, 6; Vinnie Brand and Galaxy Entertainment's Corvettes Band perform at 7 at the firehouse. Maple Street, Hinsdale. For information, visit www.hinsdale200.org. Lenox Farmers' Market Farmers' market featuring produce, plants, cut flowers, meats, maple syrup, honey, prepared foods and cheese all from local vendors, from 3 to 7; latin music will be performed from 5 to 6, under the tent at the Lenox Shops, Route 7, Lenox. The Mount "Harmony and Symmetry," 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. Naumkeag The Garden Party at Naumkeag, featuring cocktails at sunset, buffet, music and silent auction, to benefit the Stockbridge Properties Committee, will be held from 6 to 9. 5 Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge. For reservations, call 298-3239. Music The Egg Contemporary jazz artists David Benoit and Russ Freeman will perform at 8, Empire State Plaza, Albany, N.Y., 518-473-1845. The Guthrie Center John Gorka 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. Mohawk Trail Concerts The Zephyr Wind Quintet and John Van Buskirk, piano, will perform in a concert titled "Musick for the Royal Fireworks," featuring works by Handel, Ligeti, Hindemith, Zemlinsky, Ranki and others, at 7:30, Federated Church, Route 2, Charlemont, 625-9511. Music Mountain 2004 The Everyman Guild will perform song and dance from Renaissance Spain, Italy and England at 8, Music Mountain Road, Falls Village, Conn., 860-824-7126. Musicorda Resident artists will perform in a concert titled "Music From France," featuring works by Debussy, Ravel and Fauré, at 8, Chapin Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, 493-1544. Norfolk Chamber Music Festival Syoko Aki, Robert Blocker, Randall Wolfgang and the Fellows' Orchestra, will perform works by Mozart, Finzi, Bartok and Mozart at 8, Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate, Norfolk, Conn., 203-432-1966. Shaker Mountain Opera Gounod's "Faust," at 8, Berkshire Community College’s Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, 1-800-588-9757. Tanglewood Members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform a prelude concert, at 6, Ozawa Hall. The Boston Symphony Orchestra with Hans Graf, conductor, and Claudio Bohorquez, cello, will perform works by Dvorak, at 8:30. The Shed, West Street, Lenox. For tickets, call 1-888-266-1200 or visit www.bso.org. Theater Barrington Stage Company Mark St. Germain's "The God Committee," a world-premiere drama, opens at 2 and 8, Main Stage; "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," a world premiere musical, directed by Michael Unger, at 7:30, Stage II, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, 528-8888. Berkshire Music Hall "Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad," an evening of comedy, song, performance art, poetry, vaudeville and burlesque, at 9. 58 Union St., Pittsfield. For tickets, call 499-5575. Berkshire Theatre Festival George Bernard Shaw's "Heartbreak House," directed by Anders Cato, at 8, Main Stage, Main Street; "Siddhartha," adapted from the novel by Herman Hesse, directed by Eric Hill, at 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge. For tickets, call 298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org. Dorset Theatre Festival Bill C. Davis' "Mass Appeal," a drama, at 8, Dorset Playhouse, Route 30, Dorset, Vt., 802-867-5777. Hartford Stage Lerner and Loewe's "My Fair Lady," directed by Gary Griffin, at 8, 50 Church St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-5151. Miniature Theatre of Chester Elaine Bromka stars in "Tea for Three: Ladybird, Pat and Betty," directed by Byam Stevens, at 8. Chester Town Hall, Middlefield Street, Chester. For tickets, call 354-7771. For information, visit www.miniaturetheatre.org. Mixed Company "Isabella," a musical with music, lyrics and book by Joan Ackermann, at 8, 37 Rosseter St., Great Barrington. Tickets are available at Crystal Essense, Railroad Street, Great Barrington. News in Revue "The News in Revue: Election Year 2004," a musical political satire, comedy, at 8:30, Cranwell Resort, 55 Lee Road, Lenox, 637-1364. Oldcastle Theatre Company Howard Fast's "The Novelist" at 8, The Bennington Center for the Natural & Cultural Arts, Route 9 & Gypsy Lane, Bennington, Vt., 802-447-0564. Shakespeare & Company "Full Gallop," a one-woman show about Diana Vreeland, at 3, Spring Lawn Theatre; "As You Like It,” directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 7:30, Founders' Theatre; "Preludes,” featuring country dances, magical pageants, sword play and more, at 6:45, outdoors at Founders’ Theatre; “Lettice and Lovage,” a comedy by Peter Shaffer, directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 8:30, Spring Lawn Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, 637-3353. The Theater Barn Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest," a mystery, at 8, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Ventfort Hall "Xingu," adapted by Dennis Krausnick from the Edith Wharton story, at 7:30. In cooperation with Shakespeare & Co. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, 637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org. Weston Playhouse "The Full Monty," at 8, the Village Green, Route 100, Weston, Vt., 802-824-5288. Williamstown Theatre Festival "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Nicholas Martin, at 8, Adams Memorial Theatre, "R shomon” with Audra McDonald, at 8, Nikos Stage, "Fridays @ 3,” new play readings, at 3, Nikos Stage, Williams College, Route 2, Williamstown. For tickets, call 597-3400. Saturday, July 24 Art Geoffrey Young Gallery An opening reception for "Pickup Lines," an exhibition featuring works on paper, which will be on display through Aug. 14, will be held from 5:30 to 7:30, 40 Railroad St., Great Barrington, 528-6210. Iris Gallery An opening reception for an exhibition of photographs by Gozo, which will be on display through Aug. 16, will be held from 4 to 7. The Iris Gallery of Fine Art Images, 47 Railroad St., Great Barrington, 644-0045. Lenox Gallery of Fine Art An artist's reception for an exhibition of landscapes by Ira Barkoff, which is on display through Aug. 9, will be held from 3 to 5, 69 Church St., Lenox, 637-2276. 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 noon to 4. It is also a performance art work in motion with a musical puppet show. Community members are invited to 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. 'Scattered Sheep Days’ In celebration of the Scattered Sheep show, which is on display all over downtown Pittsfield, artists will be available to talk with viewers about their art through today. Fliers listing artists and venues are available at the Visitors' Bureau on South Street, next to the Colonial Theater, Pittsfield. Balloons will hang outside places with "Scattered Sheep." Ventfort Hall Bronze casting demonstration and lecture with sculptor Andrew DeVries, at 11 and 2, Walled Garden, weather permitting. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, 637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org. Dance Jacob's Pillow "PillowTalk: Mary Anthony -- A Life in Modern Dance," free, at 4, Sommerspace; "Inside/Out: The School at Jacob's Pillow -- Contemporary,” free, at 6:30, Inside/Out Stage; Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal will perform contemporary ballet, at 2 and 8, Ted Shawn Theatre, pre-show talks at 1:30 and 7:30, Sommerspace; Lakshmi Vishwanathan Dancers and Musicians will interpret ancient myths and legends with traditional instruments and dancing at 2:15 and 8:15, Doris Duke Studio Theatre, pre-show talks at 1:45 and 7:45, Doris Duke Studio Theatre porch, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, 243-0745. Saratoga Performing Arts Center The New York City Ballet will perform "Fancy Free," a new Martins ballet and "Stars and Stripes," at 2, and “Who Cares?” “I'm Old Fashioned” and “Stars and Stripes” at 8:15. 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 518-584-9330 or visit www.spac.org. Kids' Stuff Barrington Stage Company The Youth Theatre will perform in "The Wizard of Oz," at 2 and 7, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, 528-8888. Bartholomew's Cobble A puppet show and walk with Meredyth Babcock as Dr. Marmalaid will be given from 11 to 12:30, Sheffield. Registration is required: 229-8600. Berkshire Museum "Enlightened Storytelling," a children's program celebrating the summer exhibition with stories related to art and the nature of light, will be held every Saturday at 10:30; "Super Saturday: Wonderful World of Light,” children can experience a world of blacklight with juggling, lasers with magic, audience participation with acrobatics, slapstick comedy and dance with object manipulation in a stage show that features Carter Brown and Cindy Marvell at 11; children can use light and color to decorate their own special door hanger from 1 to 3, 39 South St., Pittsfield, 443-7171. Great Barrington Bandstand David Grover and the Big Bear Band will perform in a free children's concert at 10 a.m. at the Great Barrington Bandstand, behind town hall, Great Barrington. Mac-Haydn Theatre "Beauty and the Beast," a folk tale, at 11 a.m., Route 203, Chatham, N.Y., 518-392-9292. Shaker Mountain Opera "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," at 11 a.m., Berkshire Community College's Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, 1-800-588-9757. Lecture Berkshire Museum Maureen Hickey will present a slide-illustrated talk, "A Return to Arcadia: Nineteenth Century Berkshire County Landscapes," illustrating the historical and geographical influences that drew 19th century American landscape painters to the Berkshires, at 2. The talk will be followed by a reception, and time to view the painting gallery. 39 South St., Pittsfield, 443-7171. Miscellaneous Berkshire Botanical Garden "Top Performing Perennials for Both Sun and Shade," time-tested tips for designing and raising a "well-behaved” garden, will be held from 10 to noon, Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge. Registration is required: 298-3926. Berkshire Botanical Garden Guided public tours of the garden will be given Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 10:30. The tours, which take approximately 45 minutes to an hour, are free with Garden admission. Topics covered include environmentally-sensitive gardening methods, design elements, plant selection and more. Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge, 298-3926. Berkshire Museum A gallery tour of the current exhibition, "Presence of Light," will be given at 10:30 a.m., 39 South St., Pittsfield, 443-7171. Clark Art Institute Tina Packer, Nicholas Martin and Mark Ledbury will present "Visions of the Dream: A Midsummer Night's Dream on Canvas and Stage," a special public program, at 2, 225 South St., Williamstown, 458-2303. Colonial Theatre Tours of the 100-year-old theater will be given at 10:30 and 11, 111 South St., Pittsfield, 448-8084. Community event "Gatherin' 2004," a community event, sponsored by Westside Neighborhood Resource Center, featuring music, entertainment, children’s activities, vendors and food, will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Pitt Park, corner of John Street and Columbus Avenue, Pittsfield, 445-6477. East-West Cultural Center The Berkshire East-West Cultural Center offers free afternoon "Tea in the Berkshires," a Chinese tea tasting in an authentic Chinese tea room. Great Barrington Pottery, Route 41, Housatonic, 274-6259. Hinsdale Bicentennial At the firehouse, a Revolutionary war reenactment begins at 10; Shut Up and Dance performs at noon, Just N Kase performs at 3, bluegrass and the band Dorian Grey perform in the evening, Maple Street. Fireworks begin at 9:30. Hinsdale. For information on all events, visit www.hinsdale200.org. Jacob's Pillow "World Dance and Music," the Pillow's annual Community Day, featuring dance performances on two outdoor stages, dance opportunities for all ages, and activities and giveaways for kids, will be held from 10 to 2, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, 243-0745. Lenox Croquet Club Those interested can join the Lenox Croquet Club on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the courts on Yokun Road; instructions for the U.S. Croquet Association six-wicket croquet will be given and newcomers can play with members. For more information, call David at 443-4957. The Mount "Edith Wharton's Garden Magic," 45-minute guided tours of The Mount’s three acres of formal gardens will be given at 11, 1 and 3, 2 Plunkett St., Lenox, 637-1899. Outdoor Market The Village Market, featuring vendors, artists and craft persons displaying their wares, will be open from 1 to 4 at the former Housatonic Elementary School, located in the center of Housatonic on Route 183. For more information, call 274-6367 or 274-1444. Shakespeare & Company Free tours of Shakespeare & Company's costume design, set design shop and the new Founders’ Theater will be given every Saturday. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Miller Building, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, 637-1199. Tours of Tanglewood Volunteers will offer one-hour free public walking tours of the Tanglewood campus; experienced guides will explain the historical background of Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Tanglewood Music Center. The tour will begin at 1:30, Route 183, Lenox. Walking tour The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Berkshire County will offer their free guided walking tour of downtown Pittsfield. The one-hour tour begins at 10 a.m. at the Pittsfield Visitors Center, 121 South St. Trained volunteer guides will lead groups through the historical downtown Pittsfield area, which will include a mini tour of the Colonial Theatre on South Street. In the case of rain, the tour will be cancelled, however a video version of the tour will be on view on the premises of the Pittsfield Visitor's Center. For more information and to register, call 395-0105. Western Gateway Heritage State Park Environmental police officer Kathy Jaworski will conduct a talk about bears from 1 to 2. Meet at Clarksburg State Park, Middle Road, Clarksburg. For more information, call 663-6312. Music Aston Magna Festival Stephen Hammer, oboe; Daniel Stepner and Nancy Wilson, violins; David Miller, viola; Loretta O'Sullivan, cello, Kristian Bezuidenhout, fortepiano, will perform in "Completely Mozart," a concert of chamber works by Mozart, at 6, St. James Church, Main Street, Great Barrington, 528-3595. Berkshire Choral Festival The 225-voice chorus, soloists and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Duain Wolfe, will perform in a concert titled "American Hymns, Songs and Psalms," featuring works by Bernstein, Billings and Copland, at 8; a pre-concert sing-along of American songs and hymns, led by musicologist Laura Stanfield Prichard, will be held at 6:45, Rovensky Concert Shed, Berkshire School, Route 41, Sheffield, 229-1999. The Guthrie Center JoAnne Redding will perform in a CD release party as part of the Troubadour Series, at 8, doors open at 7, The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, 528-1955. Heron Cove Picnic Concerts The Housatonic Philharmonic will perform at 7:30 as part of the Twilight Picnic Concert Series at Heron Cove, Farnams Causeway, Cheshire, 743-4425. In the case of rain, the concert will be held on July 25. Mass MoCA A Bang on a Can Marathon with Terry Riley, will be performed from 4 to 10. Visitors may come and go throughout the concert and visit the galleries. 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams. For tickets, call 662-2111. Mohawk Trail Concerts The Zephyr Wind Quintet and John Van Buskirk, piano, will perform in a concert titled "Musick for the Royal Fireworks," featuring works by Handel, Ligeti, Hindemith, Zemlinsky, Ranki and others, at 7:30, Federated Church, Route 2, Charlemont, 625-9511. Music Mountain 2004 Fryer/Balaban Swingtet will perform songs from 20th century composers at 8, Music Mountain Road, Falls Village, Conn., 860-824-7126. Norfolk Chamber Music Festival Benjamin Verdery's "Ufonia" will be performed at 8, Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate, Norfolk, Conn., 203-432-1966. Porter-Phelps-Huntington Bandana, an instrumental quartet, will perform as part of the "Perfect Spot of Tea" series, at 2:30 and 3:30, Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, 130 River Drive, Route 47, Hadley, 584-4699. Shaker Mountain Opera Offenbach's "Tales of Hoffmann," at 8, Berkshire Community College’s Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, 1-800-588-9757. Stockbridge Sinfonia The 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. Bring a music stand. Tanglewood A pre-rehearsal talk will be held at 9:30 in the Shed; an open rehearsal of Sunday's program will be held at 10:30 in the Shed. The Tanglewood Music Center Fellows will perform a prelude concert at 6, Ozawa Hall. The Boston Symphony Orchestra with Patrick Summers, conductor, and Renee Fleming, soprano, will perform popular arias and songs, at 8:30. The Shed, West Street, Lenox. For tickets, call 1-888-266-1200 or visit www.bso.org. Theater Barrington Stage Company "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," a world premiere musical, directed by Michael Unger, at 7:30, Stage II; Mark St. Germain's "The God Committee,” a world-premiere drama, at 8, Main Stage, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, 528-8888. Berkshire Music Hall "Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad," an evening of comedy, song, performance art, poetry, vaudeville and burlesque, at 9. 58 Union St., Pittsfield. For tickets, call 499-5575. Berkshire Theatre Festival George Bernard Shaw's "Heartbreak House," directed by Anders Cato, at 2 and closes at 8, Main Stage, Main Street; "Siddhartha," adapted from the novel by Herman Hesse, directed by Eric Hill, at 2 and 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge. For tickets, call 298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org. Dorset Theatre Festival Bill C. Davis' "Mass Appeal," a drama, at 4 and 8:30, Dorset Playhouse, Route 30, Dorset, Vt., 802-867-5777. Hartford Stage Lerner and Loewe's "My Fair Lady," at 8, 50 Church St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-5151. Miniature Theatre of Chester Elaine Bromka stars in "Tea for Three: Ladybird, Pat and Betty," directed by Byam Stevens, at 8. Chester Town Hall, Middlefield Street, Chester. For tickets, call 354-7771. For information, visit www.miniaturetheatre.org. Mixed Company "Isabella," a musical with music, lyrics and book by Joan Ackermann, at 8, 37 Rosseter St., Great Barrington. Tickets are available at Crystal Essense, Railroad Street, Great Barrington. News in Revue "The News in Revue: Election Year 2004," a musical political satire, comedy, at 8:30, Cranwell Resort, 55 Lee Road, Lenox, 637-1364. Oldcastle Theatre Company Howard Fast's "The Novelist" at 2 and 8, The Bennington Center for the Natural & Cultural Arts, Route 9 & Gypsy Lane, Bennington, Vt. For tickets, call 802-447-0564. Shakespeare & Company "Full Gallop," at 10:30 and 3, Spring Lawn Theatre; "Shakespeare and the Language that Shaped a World,” presented by the Education Program, at 12:30 and 5:30, Rose Footprint Theatre; "As You Like It,” directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 7:30, Founders' Theatre; “Preludes,” featuring country dances, magical pageants, sword play and more, at 6:45, outdoors at Founders’ Theatre; “Lettice and Lovage,” a comedy by Peter Shaffer, directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 8:30, Spring Lawn Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, 637-3353. The Theater Barn Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest," a mystery, at 5 and 8:30, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Ventfort Hall "Xingu," adapted by Dennis Krausnick from the Edith Wharton story, at 4. In cooperation with Shakespeare & Co. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, 637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org. Weston Playhouse "The Full Monty," with book by Terrence McNally, directed by Malcolm Ewen, at 3 and 8, the Village Green, Route 100, Weston, Vt., 802-824-5288. Williamstown Theatre Festival Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," directed by Nicholas Martin, at 4 and 8:30, Adams Memorial Theatre, "R shomon" with Audra McDonald, at 4 and 8:30, Nikos Stage, Williams College, Route 2, Williamstown. For tickets, call 597-3400. |
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