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• Calendar Calendar Thursday, September 4 Music 'Beautiful Noise’ Neil Diamond impersonator Rob Garrett will perform with the Earth Angels, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Stockbridge. For tickets and performance times, call 243-2539. Benefit concert Violinist Tamara Smirnova, associate concertmaster for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Mihail Jojatu, cello, also of the BSO, will perform Passacaglia -- duo for violin and cello by Handel, arranged by Halvorsen, and Kodaly's Duo for violin and cello, op. 7, at 7:30. West Cummington Congregational Church, West Main Steet, off Route 9, Cummington, 684-3852. New City Art Paul Arslanien, piano, bassist David Wertman and drummer Jay Alan Jackson will perform, 8 to 10:30. New City Art, Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton, 529-9962. Theater Dorset Theatre Festival Larry Shue's "The Foreigner," a comedy, 8, Dorset Playhouse, Cheney Lane, Dorset, Vt., 802-867-5777. Hartford Stage "Say Goodnight Gracie -- The Life, Laughter & Love of George Burns and Gracie Allen," starring Frank Gorshin, at 7:30, 50 Church St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-5151. Oldcastle Theatre Company Mark Twain's "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," a musical, 8, Bennington Center for the Arts, Route 9 and Gypsy Lane, Bennington, Vt., 802-447-0564. Friday, September 5 Art Berkshire Artisans A reception for an exhibition of photography by Anthony Costello, on display through Oct. 9, will be held at 8 p.m., Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield, 499-9348. First Congregational Church Heavenly Quilt Exhibit featuring hundreds of quilts; Old Parish Quilters will raffle a "Bow Tie" quilt; Vivian Sayre will appraise quilts by appointment, 10 to 4:30; lunch served from 11:30 to 2:30, 125 Main St., Sheffield, 528-6013. Simon's Rock College A reception for "Night Work," an exhibition featuring works by Carol Beth Icard and Rosemary Starace, will be held from 4:30 to 7. The exhibition is on display through Sept. 28 in the Doreen Young Gallery, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington. Miscellaneous Berkshire Botanical Garden "Annuals for Late Summer Color," a field study covering a wide variety of lesser-known garden-worthy annuals; learn where to get the plants and how to grow them, then take a tour of the new Carol Tatkon Garden, 10 to noon, Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge. Register: 298-3926. Norman Rockwell Museum "The Covers of the 'Saturday Evening Post,' " a gallery talk reflecting on the changes of the 20th century in Norman Rockwell’s "Saturday Evening Post" cover illustrations, at 2:30, Route 183, Stockbridge, 298-4100. 'Sheffield in Celebration’ Fresh produce, flowers and baked goods of Farmers' Market Fridays, from 4 to 7; an art show titled "Sheffield Food: Grown, Cooked & Eaten," hosted by the Sheffield Art League and the Friends of the Bushnell-Sage Library, featuring landscapes of local farms and still-lifes of farm products and food by area artists, will be on view from 4 to 7 at the Bushnell-Sage Library, Sheffield. Shelburne Falls Yoga Open House and week of free classes will be held from 11 to 2, today through Sunday. 1 Deerfield Ave., Shelburne Falls, 625-2580. Music 'Beautiful Noise’ Neil Diamond impersonator Rob Garrett will perform with the Earth Angels, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Stockbridge. For tickets and performance times, call 243-2539. First Friday Butch DeGeorgis, guitar & vocals, will perform from 7:30 to 10. Song Swap to follow, all are welcome. Part of North Adams Downtown First Friday. Papyri Books, 49 Main Street, North Adams, 662-2099. Also, Artwalk, tarot card reader, open house at Inkberry and other events, part of NorthAdams First Friday, 7 to 9, downtown, 644-6180. Theater Dorset Theatre Festival Larry Shue's "The Foreigner," a comedy, 8, Dorset Playhouse, Cheney Lane, Dorset, Vt., 802-867-5777. Hartford Stage "Say Goodnight Gracie -- The Life, Laughter & Love of George Burns and Gracie Allen," at 8, 50 Church St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-5151. Oldcastle Theatre Company Mark Twain's "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," 8, Bennington Center for the Arts, Route 9 and Gypsy Lane, Bennington, Vt., 802-447-0564. Shakespeare & Company "Ethan Frome," from an Edith Wharton novella, adapted and directed by Dennis Krausnick, 7:30, Founders Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, 637-3353. Theater Barn Bernard Slade's "Same Time, Next Year," a romantic comedy, 8, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Saturday, September 6 Art Contemporary Artists Center An opening reception for the exhibition, "Drawing," will be held from 7 to 10. The show includes a wide range of drawing styles in the work of more than 20 artists. 189 Beaver St., North Adams, 663-9555. Miscellaneous Antique show "Antiques in a Cow Pasture Antiques Show," featuring more than 100 dealers in American, European, garden and a whole spectrum of antiques in a festive, informal setting, from 10 to 4; early buying from 8 to 10 a.m., 92 Canaan Road, (Route 44), Salisbury, Conn., 845-876-0616. Guided walking tour The Retired Senior Volunteer Program and the Berkshire County Historical Commission present free walking tours throughout the historic district of Pittsfield; the tours begin at the new Pittsfield Visitors Center, located at 121 South St., at 10. For more information, visit the Visitor's Center where a brochure explaining the tours is available or call 395-0105. Heirloom tomatoes Sample a variety of heirloom tomatoes at the Great Barrington Farmer's Market, from 9 to 1. The historic train station, corner of Castle Street and Taconic Avenue behind Town Hall. Historic walk Local historian Paul W. Marino will lead a walk down Church Street, North Adams, which was once the city's most exclusive neighborhood, at 2:30; meet at Murdock Hall on the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts campus, North Adams, and dress for the weather. Northern Berkshire Mineral Club Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show, featuring minerals, gems, jewelry, gifts, demonstrations, fish pond for children, prizes and refreshments, 10 to 6, VFW Hall, Route 2, North Adams, 664-4115. Plant sales Project Native Plant Sales will offer 50 varieties of native perennials, shrubs, vines, woody ground covers, ferns, sedges, witch hazel and flowering dogwood, 10 to 4. Route 183, across from Taft Farms, Great Barrington, 528-3466. 'Sheffield in Celebration’ The seventh annual Heavenly Quilt Show Exhibit featuring hundreds of quilts of all sizes on display from 8 to 10 a.m., Old Parish Church, Sheffield; the third annual "Sheffield in Celebration," featuring the Sheffield Fair which features performances by local singer/ songwriter Tom Ingersoll, Solid Liquid, Us Too, Joel Goldstein and Christina Dellea, Mary Maddux, Yankee Notions and much more, a climbing wall for kids, a fire engine display, locally-produced food, children's activities and much more, from 3 to 7, Sheffield Green; an art show titled "Sheffield Food: Grown, Cooked & Eaten," hosted by the Sheffield Art League and the Friends of the Bushnell-Sage Library, featuring landscapes of local farms and still-lifes of farm products and food by area artists, will be on view from 10 to 7 at the Bushnell-Sage Library, Sheffield. Taste of the Berkshires Look for High Lawn Farm milk, calves and buttermaking, 11 to 4. The bandstand near town hall, Great Barrington. Music 'Beautiful Noise’ Neil Diamond impersonator Rob Garrett will perform with the Earth Angels, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Stockbridge. For tickets and performance times, call 243-2539. Common Grounds Singer-songwriter Don White will perform at Common Grounds Coffee House at 8. An open mic session will follow. To sign up, call the church at 499-0866. Tickets available at the door or in advance by calling 499-0866. First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield. First Congregational Church Richard Mickey, cello, and David Johnson, piano, will perform works by Bach, Schubert, Janácek and Beethoven, 4, Main Street, Stockbridge, 298-4789. Hilltown Folk Folk musician Lui Collins will present two concerts, one for kids from 3 to 4 and one for adults at 7, part of the new Intimate Series from Hilltown Folk concerts. Shelburne Falls Yoga Studio, near the glacial potholes in Shelburne Falls. For tickets, call 625-2580. Theater Dorset Theatre Festival Larry Shue's "The Foreigner," a comedy, 4 and closes at 8:30, Dorset Playhouse, Cheney Lane, Dorset, Vt., 802-867-5777. Hartford Stage "Say Goodnight Gracie -- The Life, Laughter & Love of George Burns and Gracie Allen," starring Frank Gorshin, at 8, 50 Church St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-5151. Oldcastle Theatre Company Mark Twain's "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," with music and lyrics by North Bennington composers and musicians, Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen, book adapted by Eric Peterson, 2 and 8, Bennington Center for the Arts, Route 9 and Gypsy Lane, Bennington, Vt., 802-447-0564. Shakespeare & Company "Ethan Frome," from an Edith Wharton novella, adapted and directed by Dennis Krausnick, 7:30, Founders Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, 637-3353. Theater Barn Bernard Slade's "Same Time, Next Year," a comedy, 5 and 8:30, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Sunday, September 7 Art Weber Fine Art An artist reception for "Expanding Horizons," a new exhibition of paintings by John Beerman and Shawn Dulaney, will be held from 3 to 5, 8 Park Row, Chatham, N.Y., 518-392-5335. Miscellaneous Chesterwood Guest curator Janis Keane Dorgan will lead a sculpture walking tour, a 45-minute tour of "Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood," an exhibition of sculpture on Chesterwood's grounds, at 1:15, 4 Williamsville Road, Stockbridge, 298-3579. Epicurean Tomato Fete Sample more than 100 heirloom tomato varieties, tastings from great chefs, wine, garlic oils, salsas, rare seeds for sale and more. Event features tomato historian Andy Smith and the National King Ketchup Competition. Held in association with Slow Food USA at 2. Eastover Resort, East Street, Lenox. Norman Rockwell Museum "The Covers of the Saturday Evening Post," a gallery talk reflecting on the changes of the 20th century in Norman Rockwell's illustrations, at 2:30, Route 183, Stockbridge, 298-4100. North Chester Chapel "Is Poetry Your Passion" a poetry event and an opportunity to share favorite poems with others, at 2:30, free and open to the public, North Chester Chapel, North Chester Road, off East River Road, North Chester. Northern Berkshire Mineral Club Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show, featuring minerals, gems, jewelry, gifts, demonstrations, fish pond for children, prizes and refreshments, 10 to 5, VFW Hall, Route 2, North Adams, 664-4115. 'Sheffield in Celebration’ An art show titled "Sheffield Food: Grown, Cooked & Eaten," hosted by the Sheffield Art League and the Friends of the Bushnell-Sage Library, featuring landscapes of local farms and still-lifes of farm products and food by area artists, will be on view from 10 to 4 at the Bushnell-Sage Library, Sheffield. Music Old Stone Church David Grover and the Big Bear Band will perform at 5. Free refreshments. St. Luke's Old Stone Church, Route 7, Lanesboro, 443-9738. Ramsdell Public Library Mother and son folk duo Sue and Aubrey Choquette will perform with songwriter Nappy Martin at 5, 1087 Main St., Houstonic. South Mountain Concerts The Borromeo String Quartet will perform the work of Haydn, Bartok and Debussy, at 3. South MountainConcert Hall, Routes 7 and 20, Pittsfield. For tickets, call 442-2106. Theater Hartford Stage "Say Goodnight Gracie -- The Life, Laughter & Love of George Burns and Gracie Allen," starring Frank Gorshin, at 2, 50 Church St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-5151. Oldcastle Theatre Company Mark Twain's "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," a musical, book adapted by Eric Peterson, closes at 3, Bennington Center for the Arts, Route 9 and Gypsy Lane, Bennington, Vt., 802-447-0564. Shakespeare & Company "Ethan Frome," from an Edith Wharton novella, adapted and directed by Dennis Krausnick, 2, Founders Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, 637-3353. Theater Barn Bernard Slade's "Same Time, Next Year," a romantic comedy, 2 and 7, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Monday, September 8 Miscellaneous Berkshire Botanical Garden "Horticulture Certificate Program -- Level II/III: Landscaping with Trees and Shrubs," a lecture/field study, 6 to 9 p.m., class continues on consecutive Mondays through Sept. 29, Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge. Register: 298-3926. Rehearsal Bennington County Choral Society will hold rehearsals for their winter concert; those interested can learn Christmas music and perform in the upcoming winter concert; rehearsals will be held every Monday from 7:30 to 9:30, Second Congregational Church, Hillside Street, Bennington, Vt., 802-442-6275. Tuesday, September 9 Miscellaneous Berkshire Botanical Garden "Horticulture Certificate Program -- Level I: Herbaceous Plants I," learn about the basic herbaceous plants used in the garden setting; dress for outdoor field study including waterproof footwear and warm outer clothing, 6 to 9 p.m., class continues on consecutive Tuesdays through Sept. 30, Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge. Register: 298-3926. Temple Anshe Amunim Local authors and businessmen Armand and Donald Feigenbaum will discuss their recent book, "The Power of Management Capital: Utilizing the Drivers of Innovation, Profitability and Growth in a Demanding Global Economy," at 7:30. 26 Broad St., Pittsfield, 442-5910. Theater Hartford Stage "Say Goodnight Gracie," starring Frank Gorshin, at 7:30, 50 Church St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-5151. Wednesday, September 10 Miscellaneous Simon's Rock College André Aciman, author and editor of books on the condition of exile, will read from his work at 7:30, Blodgett Hall, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington. Williams College Vivian Patterson and Ian Berry will give a gallery talk on "Narratives of a Negress: Kara Walker," from 12:10 to 12:50, Williams College Museum of Art, Route 2, Williamstown, 597-2429. Music Spencertown Academy Part of the monthly free music jam program, a blues jam will be held at 8, Spencertown Academy, Route 203, between the Taconic State Parkway and New York Route 22, 518-392-3693. Theater Hartford Stage "Say Goodnight Gracie -- The Life, Laughter & Love of George Burns and Gracie Allen," starring Frank Gorshin, at 2 and 7:30, 50 Church St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-5151. |
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