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Caffè Lena • Flurry Festival: accordionist CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band • 7 pm • info and tickets ($25/$22 or $12.50 for children/students) at www.cafelena.org
Mahaiwe • Met Opera Live in HD: Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” encore• 12 pm • $25 or $10 for age 21 and under • www.mahaiwe.org
Williams • Sezi Seskir, fortepiano & Lucy Russell, violin • 3 pm • Brooks-Rogers • free • music.williams.edu
Barrington Stage • 10 x 10 New Play Festival (Feb. 15 - March 4) • today’s time, 3 pm • Blatt Performing Arts Center, 36 Linden Street, Pittsfield, MA • tickets ($15-$25) at www.barringtonstageco.org or 413-236-8888
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Billy Budd in the Breadbox” (runs Feb. 18, 19, 22, 23, 24) • 11 am
Home Made Theater • comedy “Inspecting Carol,”(runs February 10-11, 16-18, 23-25 • 2 pm
FILM
Images • “I, Tonya” (runs Feb. 16-22): Figure skater Tonya Harding is forever associated with one of the most infamous scandals in sports history • today’s times, 3 & 5:30 pm • www.imagescinema.org
DANCE
The Flurry (day 3 of 3) • huge town-wide family dance festival, now in its 31th year, has dances, workshops, singing, storytelling, concerts, much more • today’s times 9 am-5:30 pm • downtown Saratoga Springs • details including schedule and ticket info at www.flurryfestival.org
MISC.
Pancake Breakfast • The public is invited to enjoy a warm winter breakfast with plenty of good company. The menu is pancakes, Belgian waffles, Knickerbocker souffle, sausage, bacon, potatoes, juice and coffee • serving 7:30-11:00 am • Victor Masonic Lodge of Schaghticoke (NY) on Route 67
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Williams • Master Classes – Sezi Seskir, pianoforte & Lucy Russell, piano • 4:15 pm • Brooks-Rogers • free • music.williams.edu
THEATER
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Billy Budd in the Breadbox” (runs Feb. 18, 19, 22, 23, 24) • 11 am
FILM
Images • “I, Tonya” (runs Feb. 16-22): Figure skater Tonya Harding is forever associated with one of the most infamous scandals in sports history • today’s times, 2:10, 4:30, 7 & 9:20 pm • www.imagescinema.org
Images • French Film Festval 2018: La Grande Guerre: Remembering the First World War; today’s film: Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s “A Very Long Engagement” (2004). French with English subtitles • 7 pm • free • www.imagescinema.org
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Caffè Lena • Rochmon Record Club llistens to and discusses “Rumours”(1977), Fleetwood Mac’s best-selling album • doors 6:30 pm; presentation at 7 • $5 • more info at www.caffelena.org
FILM
Images • “I, Tonya” (runs Feb. 16-22): Figure skater Tonya Harding is forever associated with one of the most infamous scandals in sports history • today’s times, 2:10, 4:30, 7 & 9:20 pm • www.imagescinema.org
Skidmore • Andrea Eis, professor and director of cinema studies at Oakland University, screens and discusses her film “Penelope’s Odyssey” • 5:30 pm • Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall • more info at 518-580-5400
MISC.
WCMA (Williams College Museum of Art) • “Close Look: Animal Philosophy,” art talk • 4 pm • free. WCMA Galleries, 15 Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown • 413-597-2429
Northshire History Reading Group (Manchester store) meets to discuss “The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography” by Graham Robb • 5:30 pm • at the bookstore
• Please email Jean Miller at vtjem@comcast.net to inquire or join this group
Northshire Saratoga Parent Child Reading Group discusses “York: The Shadow Cipher” by Laura Ruby • 6 pm • at the library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY • Please email Rachel Person at rperson@northshire.com to inquire or join this group!
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Caffè Lena • monthly Bluegrass Jam hosted by Schroon River String Band. ALL are welcome to join the circle for an evening playing and listening to classic grass and new grass • 7 pm • $5 at door • www.caffelena.org
FILM
Images • “I, Tonya” (runs Feb. 16-22): Figure skater Tonya Harding is forever associated with one of the most infamous scandals in sports history • today’s times, 2:10, 4:30, 7 & 9:20 pm • www.imagescinema.org
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Caffè Lena • Tom Paxton & the DonJuans. One of the greats of American Folk Music, Tom Paxton tackles issues of injustice and more • 7 pm • tickets ($55/$50 or $27.50 for children/students) • www.caffelena.org
WCMA (Williams College Museum of Art) • “Jazz Performance: Improvisations,” art and live jazz music • 6 pm • free • WCMA Galleries, 15 Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown • 413-597-2429
Barrington Stage • 10 x 10 New Play Festival (Feb. 15 - March 4) • 7:30 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Billy Budd in the Breadbox” (runs Feb. 18, 19, 22, 23, 24) • 11 am
Home Made Theater • comedy “Inspecting Carol,”(runs February 10-11, 16-18, 23-25 • 7:30 pm
Paramount • Vermont Actor’s Repertory Theater presents “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” (runs Feb. 22-25 & March 1-3) • 7:30 pm
FILM
Images • “I, Tonya” (runs Feb. 16-22): Figure skater Tonya Harding is forever associated with one of the most infamous scandals in sports history • today’s times, 2:10, 4:30, 7 & 9:20 pm • www.imagescinema.org
Skidmore • film: “The Illinois Parables” and five short films, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker Deborah Stratman, an experimental filmmaker • 6 pm • Tang • more info at 518-580-8080
MISC.
Hudson Valley Community College • “The Schuyler Flatts Burial Project” — A memorial service in June 2016 honored 14 African slaves, whose unmarked, 18th-century graves were discovered in June 2005 by sewer workers near the Menands/Watervliet border. Analysis conducted at the New York State Museum determined the remains of six women, one man, two children and five infants were at least 200 years old. Lisa Anderson, the New York State Museum curator who directed the bio-archaeological study, and Evelyn King, a project manager for the reburial, discuss the project, now known as the African Burial Ground at Historic St. Agnes Cemetery, and the ongoing work to secure designation as a New York State Historic Site • noon to 12:50 pm • Bulmer Telecommunications Center Auditorium, HVCC , 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy NY • www.hvcc.edu • more info at d.gardner@hvcc.edu or 518-629-8071
Northshire (Manchester store) • A conversation about Grassroots Solar owner William Laberge’s new solar project in Puerto Rico • 6 pm • www.northshire.com
Green Fire Writing Workshops Winter 2018 • today, “The Art of Description: Details that matter” with Jana Laiz • 10 am-1 pm • at the South Berkshire Friends Meeting House, 280 State Road (Route 23), Great Barrington MA • $45 • Register at www.greenfirewriters.com
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Caffè Lena • The Bright Series: contemporary bluegrass band Mile Twelve • 8 pm • tickets ($16/$14 or $8 for children/students) • www.caffelena.org
Helsinki Hudson • Shemekia Copeland, Grammy Award-nominated blues vocalist • 9 pm (doors 6 pm) • info and tickets ($25-$30) at helsinkihudson.com
Skidmore • concert by by Mike Moreno Quartet • 8 pm • Zankel Music Center • Adults $8, Senior citizens $5, free for students and children • info at 518-580-5321 or www.skidmore.edu/Zankel
Barrington Stage • 10 x 10 New Play Festival (Feb. 15 - March 4) • 7:30 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Billy Budd in the Breadbox” (runs Feb. 18, 19, 22, 23, 24) • 11 am
Home Made Theater • comedy “Inspecting Carol,”(runs February 10-11, 16-18, 23-25 • 7:30 pm
Hubbard Hall • “The Velocity of Autumn” (runs Feb. 23-March 11) • 7:30 pm
Paramount • Vermont Actor’s Repertory Theater presents “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” (runs Feb. 22-25 & March 1-3) • 7:30 pm
FILM
Images • “ “Call Me By Your Name” (runs Feb. 23-March 1): story of two innocent young men falling in love in the sun-drenched splendor of northern Italy • today’s times, 2, 4:30, 7 & 9:30 pm • www.imagescinema.org
Paramount • Warren Miller’s “Line of Descent,” another extreme snow sports film • info and tickets ($16) at www.paramountvt.org or 802-775-0903
MISC.
Northshire (Saratoga store) Memoirist Michael Perry shares his new book, “Montaigne in Barn Boots: An Amateur Ambles Through Philosphy” • 6 pm • www.northshire.com
Mahaiwe • W.E.B. Du Bois Educational Series Presents: Du Bois – 150th Birthday Celebration. Features a keynote presentation by noted Du Bois scholar Dr. Reiland Rabaka of the University of Colorado, music and conversation with acclaimed blues musician Guy Davis and much more • 7 pm • FREE but reservations required (See www.mahaiwe.org)
Saratoga Horseman’s Social • All are welcome! This social networking function was originated by the CCE Equine Leadership committee to encourage horseman of all disciplines to get together and discuss the state of the industry and foster relationships within the equine community • 6:30-9:00 pm • at Longfellows • Cost ($30/person) includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, soda, bottled water, coffee and tea; a cash bar is available • Please call 518-885-8995 or visit www.ccesaratoga.org/agriculture/cce-equine to register
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Caffè Lena • Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys with Special Guest Sara Milonovich • 8 pm • tickets ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) • www.caffelena.org
Close Encounters with Music • Mid-Winter Fireside Concert “Voice of the Baroque — A Close Encountertenor” with Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, countertenor; Michele Levin, piano; Yehuda Hanani, cello • 6 pm • at St. James Place in Great Barrington • info and tickets ($38) at www.cewm.org
Helsinki Hudson • Joseph Keckler • 9 pm (doors 6 pm) • info and tickets ($25) at helsinkihudson.com
Mahaiwe • Opera expert Scott Eyerly gives an introductory talk about Puccini’s “La Bohème” — one of a series of talks by Eyerly about each Met opera before its broadcast. Everyone is welcome, whether attending the 12:30 pm broadcast or not (see below) • 11 am • $10 • www.mahaiwe.org
Mahaiwe • Met Opera Live in HD: Puccini’s “La Bohème” • 12:30 pm • $25 or $10 for age 21 and under • www.mahaiwe.org
Mahaiwe • Met Opera Live in HD: Puccini’s “La Bohème” • 12:30 pm • $23 or $10 for students • www.mahaiwe.org
Paramount • Met Opera Live in HD: Puccini’s “La Bohème” • 12:30 pm • $25 or $10 for age 21 and under • www.paramountvt.org or 802-775-0903
Skidmore • concert by Dover Quartet • 8 pm • Zankel Music Center • Adults $8, Senior citizens $5, free for students and children • info at 518-580-5321 or www.skidmore.edu/Zankel
Taconic Music presents an afternoon concert with Mozart’s lyrical Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat ]\Major and Schumann’s triumphant Piano Trio No. 2 in F Major. Performers are Joana Genova, violin and Ariel Rudiakov, viola, joined by their longtime colleagues Nathaniel Parke, cello and Elizabeth Wright, piano • 3 pm • Zion Episcopal Church, 5167 Main St., Manchester, VT • Suggested donation $15 at the door • For more information on Taconic Music’s year-round offerings and summer music festival, visit taconicmusic.org.
Williams • Chamber Orchestra of Williams • 8 pm • Chapin • free • music.williams.edu
DANCE
Lenox Contra Dance • (this month’s Lenox Contradance is on fourth Sat. so everyone can go to the Flurry Festival Saratoga) Live music today by Anadama, Amelia Mason fiddle, Emily Troll accordion, Bethany Waickman guitar, with caller Hannah Otten • 8-11:30 pm with beginners’ workshop at 7:45 • Lenox Community Center, 65 Walker Street, Lenox, MA • $12/$6 • more info at www.LenoxContraDance.org
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Billy Budd in the Breadbox” (runs Feb. 18, 19, 22, 23, 24) • 11 am
Home Made Theater • comedy “Inspecting Carol,”(runs February 10-11, 16-18, 23-25 • 7:30 pm
Hubbard Hall • “The Velocity of Autumn” (runs Feb. 23-March 11) • 2 & 7:30 pm
Paramount • VermontActor’s Repertory Theater presents “Vanya and Soniaand Masha and Spike” (runs Feb. 22-25 & March 1-3) • 7:30 pm
FILM
Images • “Call Me By Your Name” (runs Feb. 23-March 1): story of two innocent young men falling in love in the sun-drenched splendor of northern Italy • today’s times, 2, 4:30, 7 & 9:30 pm • www.imagescinema.org
MISC.
Northshire (Manchester store) • Story Slam! An Evening of Live Storytelling at Northshire Bookstore with some of the area’s best storytellers • 6 pm • www.northshire.com
Chatham Bookstore • Malden Bridge writer Allison Guertin Marchese discusses her book “Hudson Valley Curiosities: The Sinking of the Steamship Swallow, the Poughkeepsie Seer, the UFOs of the Celtic Stone Chambers and More.” A conversation with Thomas Chulak from the bookstore and Q & A follow the brief reading • 5-7 pm • at the booktore, 27 Main, Chatham, NY • free • more info at 518-392-3005 or chathambookstore.com
Berkshire Scenic Railway operates “snow trains" today departing from downtown Adams as part of the community’s annual winter festival, Thunderfest, which celebrates the famous Thunderbolt Ski Run located on Mount Greylock • today’s departures from Adams Station, across the street from the visitor’s center, are at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 4:00. Tickets are available for purchase at Thunderfest for a price of $12.00 and are first come first serve only with no reservations • more info at hoosacvalleytrainride.com/about.php
Green Mountain Club (Killington section) • All welcome to the series of winter hikes: today, East Poultney area snowshoe walk. Moderate to moderately difficult depending on conditions, 3-4 miles • Meet at 9:45 pm at Rutland’s Main Street Park, near the east end of the fire station, or at 10:30 at East Poultney Green (parking lot), Poultney • more info from Diane Bargiel, 413-687-1109
Merck Forest • Owl Walk: Whooo’s looking for company in our late winter landscape? Well, the Barred owls are, the Great Horned owls, and whooo knows whooo else. If we’re lucky we’ll be able to listen in on the conversation of one or another feathered couple • 4-6 pm • Merck Forest and Farmland Center, 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT • $5 • info and registration (required) at 802-394-7836
Paramount • The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce presents the “Real Rutland Feud” based on the popular TV game show Family Feud. The Real Rutland Feud pits local businesses against each other in an effort to raise funds for the Regional Marketing Initiative • 7 pm • info and tickets (adults $22 children $18 Meet & Greet= $15) at www.paramountvt.org or 802-775-0903
Roe Jan Valley Broadband Forum • Please attend this informational forum and learn more about the progress of the state’s “Broadband for All” program which includes federal funding • 11 am -1 pm • Copake Town Hall, 230 Mountain View Road, Copake, NY • email hillsdalebroadband@gmail.com to RSVP
Skidmore • Tang Museum Family Saturdays: Brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions • 2:00-3:30 pm • Tang • Free and open to the public • reservations (strongly recommended) and info at 518-580-8080 |
