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September 23, 2004
• Calendar Calendar Thursday, September 23 Dance Rhythm Tap classes Stefanie Weber will offer rhythm tap classes in her Storefront Artist Project studio at 55 North St., Pittsfield on Thursday evenings. Classes will be based on Stefanie's technique which highlights discovery and mastery of the expressive sounds and movements associated with tap dancing. "Basics" will go from 5:30 to 6:30 and is for those with no or little tap experience; tap shoes are not necessary. "Beyond Basics" is from 6:30 to 7:45 and is for those with more experience. To register and more information, call 281-6734. Tango classes Tango Pulse, a local Berkshire group which promotes Argentine Tango, will offer a six-week series for beginner tango dancers which will consist of an hour class from 7:30 to 8:30, followed by an hour of practice from 8:30 to 9:30 at the Williamstown Youth Center, 270 Cole Ave., Williamstown. Dancers may come for one class or the whole series. For more information, call Jackie Ling at 281-9722 or visit www.tangopulse.net. Film Simon's Rock College "Remembering Edward Said," a filmed interview with Edward Said will be shown to mark the one-year anniversary of his death at 7:30, Fisher Science and Academic Center, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, 528-7395. Lecture Bennington Museum The Bennington Historical Society will present a lecture and slide show on the remote mountainous town of Glastenbury at 7. Speakers will be Tyler Resch, the museum's librarian, who will describe highlights of the history of Glastenbury; and James Henderson of the Bennington Regional Commission staff, will offer a series of projected photos taken in the town in different eras. Bennington Museum, 75 Main St., Route 9, Bennington, Vt., 802-447-1571. Miscellaneous Berkshire Family History Association Sandisfield resident Ronald M. Bernard will talk about his adventures unlocking the secrets of his home in Sandisfield at 7, Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, 445-5521. MCLA Noted children's author Jennifer Armstrong will speak about her recent trip to Antarctica from 3:30 to 5, Bowman, Room 203, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, 662-5205. Mt. Holyoke College Columnist, commentator and public speaker Jim Hightower will present a talk titled "We the People: Powers That Ought To Be" at 7:30, Chapin Auditorium, Route 116, South Hadley, 532-3142. Music Berkshire Community College Stephanie Corby will perform a mix of classical, jazz and blues music at 12:15, Koussevitzky Arts Center, Room 111, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, 499-4660. The Egg The David Grisman Quintet will perform at 7:30, Empire State Plaza, Albany, N.Y., 518-473-1845. University at Albany A chamber music ensemble, featuring Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz, violin; Sten Yngvar Isachsen, guitar, and Petia Kassarova, cello, will perform in a program titled "España," which features music by Joaquin Nin, Alfredo Cassado, Francisco Tarrega, Luigi Boccherini and Pablo de Sarasate, at 8, Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center on the Uptown Campus of University at Albany, Albany, N.Y., 518-442-3997. WAMC Performing Arts Studio The Capital District Celtic Cultural Association and WAMC will present a concert by The Tannahill Weavers, a Scottish traditional band, at 8, Linda Norris Auditorium, 339 Central Ave., Albany, N.Y., 518-465-5233. Williams College Wu Man, Chinese Pipa, will perform in a world music concert at 8, Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Bernhard Music Center, Williams College, Route 2, Williamstown, 597-2736. Theater TheaterWorks Mitch Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie," a play by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, directed by Rob Ruggiero, at 7:30, 233 Pearl St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-7838. Friday, September 24 Art North Pointe Gallery A reception for the opening of "Hendiadys," an exhibit of paintings by Kathryn De Haan Butler, will be held from 5:30 to 7:30, North Pointe Cultural Art Center, Route 9, Kinderhook, 518-758-9234. Lecture MCLA Mary Ellen Cohane will present a lecture titled "Ethics, Emotions and Environmental Communication" as part of the Brown Bag Series, at 3, Smith House, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, 662-5242. Miscellaneous Lanesboro Public Library A preview of the annual book sale for old and new Friends of the Lanesboro Public Library will be held from 5 to 7 in the community room at the Town Hall. Refreshments will be served. Lenox Farmers' Market Farmers' market featuring fresh vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, herbs, plants, cut flowers, natural beef, venison, maple syrup, honey, soups, bread, pasta, desserts 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 "Levels and Stairs," 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. Singles of the Berkshires "Speed Dating," an event where singles can spend six minutes chatting with one person, then rotate and indicate whether they would like to see the person again, will be held at 8 in a Lenox location to be announced. Reservations are required: Sonya at 637-8001. Music Bellissimo Dolce Gary Miller, vibraphone, will perform at 8, 444 North St., Pittsfield, 443-1792. Theater Berkshire Artisans The Two of Us Productions, in collaboration with Public Arts Resource Center and the Valatie Community Theater, will present John Pielmeier's Broadway hit "Agnes of God," at 8, Berkshire Artisans, 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield, 499-2071. Main Street Stage David Auburn's "Proof," at 8, 57 Main St., North Adams, 663-3240. Shakespeare & Company Eileen Atkins' "Vita & Virginia," adapted from correspondence between Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West, directed by Dan McCleary, previews at 7:30, Spring Lawn Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, 637-3353. Theater Barn "Parallel Lives: The Kathy and Mo Show," a comedy, opens at 8, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. TheaterWorks Mitch Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie," a play by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, directed by Rob Ruggiero, at 8, 233 Pearl St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-7838. Saturday, September 25 Art Geoffrey Young Gallery An opening reception for the exhibition, "Pencil Me In: Graphite 2004," will be held from 5:30 to 7:30. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibition features the work of 25 artists. 40 Railroad St., Great Barrington, 528-6210. Dance North Pointe Cultural Arts Center Li'l Anne and Hot Cayenne will offer free Zydeco dance lessons from 7 to 8. Cajun food will be for sale. Route 9, Kinderhook, N.Y., 518-758-9234. Miscellaneous Berkshire Botanical Garden "Native Orchids of New England and North America," a slide-illustrated botanical odyssey about the native orchids of North America, will be given from 2 to 4, Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge. Registration is required: 298-3926. Genealogical Conference The Friends of Silvio O. Conte National Archives will present a full day of lectures by experts on genealogical research, starting at 8 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, West Street, Pittsfield. Registration is required: 236-3600. Lanesboro Public Library The annual book sale will be held from 9 to 1 in the community room at Town Hall. Used hardcover books, paperbacks, audiotapes and videos will be available for purchase. 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. Walking tour The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Berkshire County will offer a 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. Music Berkshire Music Hall J. Soul and special guests Definitive Lifestyles and DJ Jake Chase will perform at 9:30, 30 Union St., Pittsfield, 499-5575. Hubbard Hall A 1920s-style Speakeasy fundraiser, featuring Kevin McGuire, cabaret singer and director of the Theater Company at Hubbard Hall, and pianist Richard Cherry and friends performing 1920s jazz music, cocktails, a bubble lounge, cigar bar, a silent auction, casino-like gaming tables and more, will be held at 7, Rice Mansion Inn, 25 East Main St., Cambridge, N.Y. For tickets and more information, call 518-677-2495. WAMC Performing Arts Studio The Kamikaze Hearts will perform rock music at 8, Linda Norris Auditorium, 339 Central Ave., Albany, N.Y. For tickets and more information, call 518-465-5233. Outdoor activities Highland Communities Initiative A community trails workshop will be offered in Williamsburg, including an introduction to the process of designing and planning a trail and practical advice from experienced trail-builders in local communities. Three sessions will feature in-depth discussions about connecting trails, finding partner organizations, landowner liability, legal agreements and community outreach. Registration is $10 per person and includes lunch and an afternoon hike at Petticoat Hill Reservation. The workshop will be held at the Williamsburg Grange Hall, from 9 to 2. Registration materials are available at www.highlandcommunities.org or by calling 268-8219. On site registrations will be accepted. Theater Berkshire Artisans The Two of Us Productions, in collaboration with Public Arts Resource Center and the Valatie Community Theater, will present John Pielmeier's Broadway hit "Agnes of God," at 8, Berkshire Artisans, 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield, 499-2071. Enchanted Circle Theater The Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts will present Enchanted Circle Theater in Priscilla Kane Hellweg and Rachel Kuhn Daviau's "The Skinner Servants’ Tour: A Living History of Wistariahurst," a look behind the scenes of the home of silk manufacturer William Skinner, at 8, Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot St., Holyoke, 1-800-224-6432. Main Street Stage David Auburn's "Proof," at 8, 57 Main St., North Adams, 663-3240. Shakespeare & Company Eileen Atkins' "Vita & Virginia," adapted from correspondence between Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West, directed by Dan McCleary, previews at 3 and 7:30, Spring Lawn Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, 637-3353. Theater Barn "Parallel Lives: The Kathy and Mo Show," a comedy, at 8, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. TheaterWorks Mitch Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie," a play by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, directed by Rob Ruggiero, at 2:30 and 8, 233 Pearl St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-7838. Sunday, September 26 Art Clark Art Institute Michael Clarke, director of the National Gallery of Scotland, will give a talk, "Improving an Old Master: The National Gallery of Scotland," at 2. Clarke will introduce listeners to highlights of the National Gallery collections and its expansion project. Admission to the lecture is free. The lecture is the first in a series of public talks focusing on great collections of the world and other themes of "Art in the World." 225 South St., Williamstown, 458-2303 or www.clarkart.edu. Kids' Stuff North Pointe Cultural Arts Center The zany Zucchini Brothers band will perform a concert for kids at 3. North Pointe Cultural Art Center, Route 9, Kinderhook, 518-758-9234. Sandisfield Arts Center Storyteller Davis Bales will entertain children with a mixture of Native American, international and regional stories at 2, Hammertown Road, off Route 57, Sandisfield, 258-4157. Lecture Clark Art Institute Michael Clarke, of the National Gallery of Scotland, will give a lecture titled "Improving an Old Master: The National Gallery of Scotland" at 2, 225 South St., Williamstown, 458-2303. National Yiddish Book Center An illustrated lecture on the life and career of Walter Matthau will be given by his biographers, Rob Edelman and Audrey Kupferberg at 2, Hampshire College, 1021 West St., Amherst, 256-4900. Miscellaneous Arrowhead Local author Carole Owens will introduce her latest publication, "The Berkshires Coach Inns to Cottages" at a reading, discussion and booksigning at 2, Arrowhead, home of the Berkshire Historical Society, 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield. Admission is free; copies of her book will be available for sale. For more information, call 442-1793. William Cullen Bryant Homestead The fifth annual Autumn Antique Appraisal will be held from 1 to 4. Doug Kimball and his staff from Kimball's Auction and Estate Services, will appraise art, furniture and other collectibles in the Red Barn, 207 Bryant Road, Cummington, 634-2244. Music Berkshire Music School Sisters Madalyn Parnas, violin, age 13, and Cicely Parnas, cello, age 11, will perform in a recital at 4 in the Edgar B. Taft recital hall. The program will include Chaconne in G Minor by Vitali, First Sonata in E Minor, Op. 38 by Brahms, Malaguena by Sarasate and Piano Trio No 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 1, No. 1 by Beethoven. Kristen Tuttman and Betty-Jean Hagen will accompany on piano. For tickets, call 442-1411. 30 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield. Mount Holyoke College Duo-pianists Dana Muller and Gary Steigerwalt will perform works by Schubert, Stravinsky, Dvorak and Gershwin at 4, McCulloch Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, 538-5223. North Pointe Cultural Arts Center The Zucchini Brothers will perform at 3, Route 9, Kinderhook, N.Y., 518-758-9234. Simon's Rock College The Bard Festival String Quartet will perform in an all-Beethoven program at 3, McConnell Theater, Daniel Arts Center, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, 528-7395. South Mountain Concerts The Muir String Quartet, featuring Peter Zazofsky and Lucia Lin, violins; Steven Ansell, viola, and Michael Reynolds, cello, will perform a world premiere of a string quartet commissioned by South Mountain by Northampton composer Ronald Perera, among other works, at 3, South Mountain Concert Hall, Routes 7 and 20, Pittsfield. Stockbridge Chamber Concerts Judith Kellock, soprano; Joel Moerschel, cellist; William Hagenah, clarinetist, and Elizabeth Hagenah, piano, will perform works by Schubert, Brahms and Newman at 4; a reception will follow the concert, Ventfort Hall, 104 Walker St., Lenox. To make a reservation, call 637-3206. Theater Berkshire Artisans The Two of Us Productions, in collaboration with Public Arts Resource Center and the Valatie Community Theater, will present John Pielmeier's Broadway hit "Agnes of God," at 3, Berkshire Artisans, 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield, 499-2071. Enchanted Circle Theater The Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts will present Enchanted Circle Theater in Priscilla Kane Hellweg and Rachel Kuhn Daviau's "The Skinner Servants’ Tour: A Living History of Wistariahurst," a look behind the scenes of the home of silk manufacturer William Skinner, at 6, Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot St., Holyoke, 1-800-224-6432. Main Street Stage David Auburn's "Proof," at 8, 57 Main St., North Adams, 663-3240. Shakespeare & Company Eileen Atkins' "Vita & Virginia," adapted from correspondence between Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West, directed by Dan McCleary, opens at 3, Spring Lawn Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, 637-3353. Theater Barn "Parallel Lives: The Kathy and Mo Show," a comedy, at 2, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. TheaterWorks Mitch Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie," a play by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, directed by Rob Ruggiero, at 2:30, 233 Pearl St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-7838. Monday, September 27 Film Berkshire Music Hall "This is Spinal Tap" will be shown on the big screen at 8. Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. 30 Union St., Pittsfield, 499-5575. Lecture Monument Mountain High School Berkshire Community College Professor Barbara Bartle will explore the history, literature, art and music of the 1920's cultural movement known as the Harlem Renaissace using the famous photographs of Lenox native James Van Der Zee, in a program titled "Berkshire County and the Harlem Renaissance," from 4 to 5:30, Monument Mountain Regional High School, Route 7, Great Barrington, 528-2562. Music Choir rehearsals The Hudson Valley Choral Society will host an open choir rehearsal to work on Pachelbel's Magnificat in C and other seasonal works for Dec. 4 and 5 concerts, from 7:30 to 9:30, Hudson High School choir room, Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, N.Y., 518-758-6000. Tuesday, September 28 Dance Square Dancing The Pittsfield Squares Square dance club will hold an "Introduction to Western-style Square Dancing" session from 7 to 9 at the South Congregational Church, 110 South St., Pittsfield. Films MCLA A film and discussion with Laurie Kahn-Leavitt on the film "Tupperware" will be held at 7, Sullivan Lounge, Amsler Campus Center, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, 662-5242. Simon's Rock College "The Business of Fancy Dancing" will be shown as part of the Diversity Film Series, at 7, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, 528-7395. Lecture Berkshire Community College A slide lecture presentation will be given in conjunction with an exhibition of photo landscapes by Brooke Hammerle at noon, Koussevitzky Arts Center, Room 116, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, 499-4660. Clark Art Institute Clark Lecture, John House of the Courtauld Institute of Art will present a lecture titled "Jean-Léon Gérôme: Subverting High Art?" at 5:30, 225 South St., Williamstown, 458-2303. Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Dr. Mitchell G. Bard, executive director of the non-profit American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise and foreign policy analyst, will present a lecture at 7:30, Temple Anshe Amunim, 26 Broad St., Pittsfield, 442-4360, ext. 12. Williams College Former governor of Vermont, Howard Dean, will speak at 8. The event, free and open to the public, is part of the Class of '71 Public Affairs Forum. It will be moderated by Stephen Frazier, primetime news anchor for CNN Headline News. Chapin Hall, Williams College, Williamstown. For building locations on the Williams campus, please consult the map outside the driveway entrance to the Security Office located in Hopkins Hall on Main Street (Route 2), next to the Thompson Memorial Chapel, or call the Office of Public Affairs at 597-4279. The map can also be found on the web at www.williams.edu/home/campusmap/. Miscellaneous Berkshire Community College A blood drive will be held from 9 to 2 in the SBA Lounge, 1350 West St., Pittsfield. For more information, call 499-4660, ext. 291. Theater TheaterWorks Mitch Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie," a play by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, directed by Rob Ruggiero, at 7:30, 233 Pearl St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-7838. Wednesday, September 29 Dance Tango classes Tango Pulse, a local group which promotes Argentine Tango, will offer tango classes each Wednesday. 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 Jackie Ling at 281-9722. Film Simon's Rock College Queer Asian Film Festival screening of Takehiro Nakajima's "Okoge," as part of the Chinese Film Festival, at 6:30, Lecture Center, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, 528-7281. Miscellaneous MCLA The college will hold a health fair from 11 to 2 in the Campus Center Marketplace. For more information, call 662-5421; "Take Back the Night March," a rally (for women and children only) to protest violence against women and children will be held at 7, Academic Quad. For more information, call 662-5497. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams. Music All Souls Church Barry Higgins, Native American flutist, will perform from 12:15 to 12:45, 399 Main St., Greenfield. Theater TheaterWorks Mitch Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie," a play by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, directed by Rob Ruggiero, at 7:30, 233 Pearl St., Hartford, Conn., 860-527-7838. |
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