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THE CALENDAR  • CALENDAR DIRECTORYEXHIBITIONS

August 5-11 • August 12-18 • August 19-25 August 26-31

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MUSIC


Berkshire Music School • Stockbridge Sinfonia in concert at Lenox Middle and High School School, East Street, Lenox • 6 pm • Free and open to the public • www.berkshiremusicschool.org

 

Caffè Lena • Hot Club of Saratoga with Sweet Megg • 7 pm • info and tickets ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

Fort Salem Theater presents Riot With Three. Cabaret. Chamber Music. Not your grandparents’ chamber music! Riot With Three is devoted to engaging & entertaining audiences with surprising, lively, & varied classical recitals • 2 pm • • Tickets ($20) may be purchased through the Fort Salem Box Office: (518) 854-9200.


Mahaiwe • Air Supply. “The trademark sound of Russell Hitchcock’s soaring tenor voice and Graham Russell’s simple yet majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known as Air Supply” • 7 pm • $46 – $141• www.mahaiwe.org


Music from Salem • concert “. . . Strings forever” Program includes Vincent d’Indy (1851-1931), Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Alexander Zemlinsky (1871-1942), and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)  • 4 pm • at 105 McKie Hollow Rd., Cambridge • Admission: Pay what you wish, so everyone can attend ($25 suggested contribution) • info at 105 McKie Hollow Rd., Cambridge


SPAC • The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center — “An Afternoon in Vienna” • 3 pm • info and tickets ($48/$53) at spac.org

 

WAM Theatre • The next event in the Fresh Takes staged readings series is “Pipeline” by Dominique Morisseau about Nya, an inner-city public high school teacher • 2 pm • at The Clark Art Institute, 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA • tickets ($25) and info at www.WAMTheatre.com

 


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Barrington Stage •“West Side Story” (Aug. 3-Sept. 1) • 5 pm

 

Barrington Stage •“Giant Peach” (runs July 20-Aug. 11) • 2 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group • “Tarzan” (runs July 26-Aug. 16) • 2 pm


Dorset Theatre presents “Pride and Prejudice” (runs Aug. 9-25) • 2 pm


Living Room Theatre presents Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” (runs Aug. 2-18) • 2 pm


Mac-Haydn • ”The Wedding Singer” (runs Aug. 9-19) • 2 & 7 pm


Oldcastle Theatre presents “The Fourth Wall” (Aug. 10-19) • 2 & 7:30 pm


Shakespeare & Co • “Creditors” (runs July 19-Aug. 12) • 3 pm


Shakespeare & Co • “As You Like It”m (runs Aug.9-Sept. 2) OPENING • 5 pm


Shakespeare & Co •”Heisenberg” (runs Aug.11-Sept. 2) PREVIEW • 8 pm


Theater Barn • “She Loves Me” (runs Aug. 9-19 • 2 pm


Williamstown Theatre • “Member of the Wedding” (Aug. 5-19) • 2 pm


Williamstown Theatre • “Dangerous House” (Aug. 5-19) • 2 & 7 pm

 

FILM


Images • Family Flicks Under the Stars, the annual summer outdoor movie series • today’s show, “Black Panther” — Black Panther defends his home and legacy in this boundary-breaking action movie • sundown (around 8:15 pm) • Top of Spring Street, Williamstown, MA • www.imagescinema.org

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MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Open mic night • Sign-up is 7 pm to 7:25 pm Show at 7:30 / 2 songs or 10 minutes • info at www.caffelena.org

 

SPAC • Nu Deco Ensemble “SPAC on Stage” • 8 pm • info and tickets ($48/$53) at spac.org


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Berkshire Theatre Group • “The Petrified Forest” (runs Aug. 2-25) • 7 pm

 

FILM


Berkshire Jewish Film Festival • First, the short film “Hannah Cohen’s Holy Communion.” Then, “To Be A Child Again, Israel,” a snapshot of Israel as seen through the lens of eleven children from different backgrounds and demographics • both fiilms, 4 pm • in the Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial High School, 197 East Street, Lenox, MA

 

Berkshire Jewish Film Festival • In a bittersweet and wistful road movie, “The Last Suit,” eighty-eight-year-old Abraham Bursztein feels that he’s about to be put out to pasture by his children who have sold his house in the suburbs of Buenos Aires and booked him into a retirement home • 8 pm • in the Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial High School, 197 East Street, Lenox, MA


 


 

Tuesday
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MUSIC


Caffè Lena • JAZZ at Caffe Lena with Chuck Lamb Trio and Mike DeMicco • 7 pm • info and tickets ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org\

SPAC • The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center — “An Evening in Prague” • 8 pm • info and tickets ($48/$53) at spac.org

 

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Barrington Stage •“West Side Story” (Aug. 3-Sept. 1) • 7 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group • “Tarzan” (runs July 26-Aug. 16) • 7 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group • “The Petrified Forest” (runs Aug. 2-25) • 7 pm


Lake Theatre • “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister”• 11:30 am


Shakespeare & Co • “As You Like It” (runs Aug.9-Sept. 2) • 5 pm


Williamstown Theatre • “Member of the Wedding” (Aug. 5-19) • 7:30 pm


Williamstown Theatre • “Dangerous House” (Aug. 5-19) • 7:30 pm

 

MISC.


Ventfort Hall • Summer Tea & Talk Series every Tuesday from June 12 to Sept. 4. Today’s talk: “Crystal Palaces: The London, New York and Paris World’s Fairs, 1850 – 1855” presented by popular architectural historian Francis Morrone • 4 pm • $26/$32 • info or reservations at 413-637-3206 • more info at gildedage.org

 

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MUSIC


Caffè Lena • monthly (3rd Wed.) 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 • doors 6:30 pm; music at 7 • info at www.caffelena.org


SPAC • The Philadelphia Orchestra — “The Orchestra Unleashed!” • 8 pm • info and tickets ($18 for lawn - $53) at spac.org


SPAC • Freihofer’s “Live at the Jaz z Bar with Piggly Wigglies • 10 pm • info at spac.org

 

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Barrington Stage •“West Side Story” (Aug. 3-Sept. 1) • 2 & 7 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group • “Tarzan” (runs July 26-Aug. 16) • 2 & 7 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group • “The Petrified Forest” (runs Aug. 2-25) • 2 & 7 pm


Dorset Theatre presents “Pride and Prejudice” (runs Aug. 9-25) • 2 & 7:30 pm


Lake Theatre • “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister”• 11:30 am


Living Room Theatre presents Chekhov’s “Three ding Singer” (runs Aug. 9-19) • 2 pm


Oldcastle Theatre presents “The Fourth Wall” (Aug. 10-19) • 7:30 pm


Shakespeare & Co • “As You Like It” (runs Aug.9-Sept. 2) • 5 pm


Shakespeare & Co •”Heisenberg” (runs Aug.11-Sept. 2) PREVIEW • 8 pm


Williamstown Theatre • “Member of the Wedding” (Aug. 5-19) • 2 pm


Williamstown Theatre • “Dangerous House” (Aug. 5-19) • 7:30 pm

 

MISC.

 

Northshire (Manchester store) • Meghan Maclean Weir, presents her debut novel “The Book of Essie,” which is causing a sensation and is a finalist for the 2018 New England Book Award • 6 pm • www.northshire.com

 

Northshire (Saratoga store) • ticketed event: Sean Spicer is on hand to sign copies of his book “The Briefing: Politics, the Press and the President” a first-hand, behind-the-scenes account of his tenure as President Trump’s press secretary, shedding new light on the controversies of the Trump administration’s first year • 10:30 am • Tickets for this event cost $31.02 (the exact cost of a hardcover copy of “The Briefing” plus sales tax). More info at www.northshire.com

 


 

Thursday

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MUSIC


Ballston Spa — Concerts in the Park series (every Thurs. during the summer) • today, The McKrells • 6-8 pm • Wiswall Park on Front Street • free

 

Caffè Lena • Larry Carlton Quartet, four-time Grammy winner wowing audiences with his virtuosity, his unique bluesy rhythmic melodies and warm, ringing guitar tone 6:30 & 9:15 • info and tickets ($75/$65 or $50 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org


SPAC • The Philadelphia Orchestra — “Captivating Classics” • 2 pm • info and tickets ($18 for lawn - $53) at spac.org

 

Tang Museum (Skidmore) • UpBeat on the Roof concert series. Today, Saratoga Springs-based Fenimore Blues makes their Upbeat debut, with an eclectic mix of blues, R&B, and rock • 7 pm • Tang Teaching Museum, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. • free • more info at 518-580-8080 or visit skidmore.edu/tan

 

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Barrington Stage •“West Side Story” (Aug. 3-Sept. 1) • 8 pm


Barrington Stage • “Well Intentioned White People” runs Aug. 16 - Sept. 8) • 7:30 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group • “Tarzan” (runs July 26-Aug. 16) • 2 & 7 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group • “The Petrified Forest” (runs Aug. 2-25) • 7 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group • “Sister Mary” (runs Aug. 16-31) • 7 pm


Dorset Theatre presents “Pride and Prejudice” (runs Aug. 9-25) • 7:30 pm


Lake Theatre • “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister”• 11:30 am


Living Room Theatre presents Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” (runs Aug. 2-18) • 7:30 pm


Mac-Haydn • ”The Wedding Singer” (runs Aug. 9-19) • 2 & 8 pm


Oldcastle Theatre presents “The Fourth Wall” (Aug. 10-19) • 2 & 7:30 pm


Shakespeare & Co •”Heisenberg” (runs Aug.11-Sept. 2) PREVIEW • 2 pm


Shakespeare & Co • “As You Like It” (runs Aug.9-Sept. 2) • 5 pm


Shakespeare & Co •”Mothers and Sons” (runs Aug.16-Sept. 9)

PREVIEW • 7:30 pm


Theater Barn • “She Loves Me” (runs Aug. 9-19 • 8 pm


Williamstown Theatre • “Member of the Wedding” (Aug. 5-19) • 2 & 7:30 pm

 

Williamstown Theatre • “Dangerous House” (Aug. 5-19) • 2 & 7:30 pm

 

FILM

 

Mahaiwe • fillm “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial” — Steven Spielberg’s 1982 smash hit tells the heartwarming story of the special bond 10-year-old Elliot forges wh an alien he names E.T. • 7 pm • $8, or $5 kids • www.mahaiwe.org

 

MISC.


Northshire (Saratoga store) • Pulitzer Prize-Winner C. J. Chivers discusses his new book, “The Fighters: Americans in Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq” — an unvarnished account of modern combat, told through the eyes of the fighters who have waged America’s longest wars • 7 pm • more info at www.northshire.com

 

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MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Shun Ng & Magic Dick — Acoustic guitar sensation and singer Shun Ng partners up with Magic Dick, the legendary harmonica player for the J. Geils Band • 8 pm • info and tickets ($25/$22 or $12.50 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

Guthrie Center • 2018 Troubadour Series: today., Harpeth Rising: Three classically trained musicians playing original music, as intricately arranged as a string quartet • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • Guthrie Center, Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington • tickets $20/$25 • more info at www.guthriecenter.org

 

SPAC • The Philadelphia Orchestra — “Joshua Bell with The Philadelphia Orchestra” • 8 pm • info and tickets ($18 for lawn - $53) at spac.org

 

DANCE

 

PccvS21 welcomes Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre, a modern dance company known for its striking blend of theatricality and musicality (also on Aug. 18) • 8 pm • at PS21’s new theater located at 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY • tickets ($35/$30, or $10 for students) and info at www.ps21chatham.org


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Barrington Stage •“West Side Story” (Aug. 3-Sept. 1) • 2 & 8 pm


Barrington Stage • “Well Intentioned White People” runs Aug. 16 - Sept. 8) • 7:30 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group • “The Petrified Forest” (runs Aug. 2-25) • 8 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group • “Sister Mary” (runs Aug. 16-31) • 8 pm


Dorset Theatre presents “Pride and Prejudice” (runs Aug. 9-25) • 7:30 pm


Lake Theatre • “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister”• 6:30 pm


Living Room Theatre presents Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” (runs Aug. 2-18) • 7:30 pm


Mac-Haydn • ”The Wedding Singer” (runs Aug. 9-19) • 8 pm


Oldcastle Theatre presents “The Fourth Wall” (Aug. 10-19) • 7:30 pm


Shakespeare & Co •”Heisenberg” (runs Aug.11-Sept. 2) OPENING • 8 pm


Shakespeare & Co • “As You Like It” (runs Aug.9-Sept. 2) • 5 pm


Shakespeare & Co • ”Mothers and Sons” (runs Aug.16-Sept. 9) PREVIEW • 3 pm


Theater Barn • “She Loves Me” (runs Aug. 9-19 • 8 pm


Williamstown Theatre • “Member of the Wedding” (Aug. 5-19) • 8 pm


Williamstown Theatre • “Dangerous House” (Aug. 5-19) • 8 pm

 

MISC.

 

Northshire (Manchester store) • Cynthia Kane presents “Talk to Yourself Like a Buddhist: Five Mindful Practices to Silence Negative Self-Talk” • 6 pm • www.northshire.com

 

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MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Eilen Jewell — the queen of the minor key. • 8 pm • info and tickets ($25/$22 or $12.50 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

Guthrie Center • 2018 Troubadour Series: today., A Tribute to Legendary Songwriter Doc Pomus, with Marshall Crenshaw, Willie Nile, and Christine Ohlman • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • Guthrie Center, Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington • tickets $25/$30 b• more info at www.guthriecenter.org


SPAC • The Philadelphia Orchestra — “The Red Violin with Joshua Bell • 8 pm • info and tickets ($18 for lawn - $53) at spac.org

 

DANCE


PS21 welcomes Dušan Týnek Dance Theatre, a modern dance company known for its striking blend of theatricality and musicality (also on Aug. 17) • 8 pm • at PS21’s new theater located at 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY • tickets ($35/$30, or $10 for students) and info at www.ps21chatham.org

 

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Barrington Stage •“West Side Story” (Aug. 3-Sept. 1) • 8 pm


Barrington Stage • “Well Intentioned White People” Iruns Aug. 16 - Sept. 8) • 7:30 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group • “The Petrified Forest” (runs Aug. 2-25) • 2 & 8 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group • “Sister Mary” (runs Aug. 16-31) • 2 & 8 pm


Dorset Theatre presents “Pride and Prejudice” (runs Aug. 9-25) • 7:30 pm


Lake Theatre • “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister”• 6:30 pm


Living Room Theatre presents Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” (runs Aug. 2-18) • 7:30 pm


Mac-Haydn • ”The Wedding Singer” (runs Aug. 9-19) • 4 & 8 pm


Oldcastle Theatre presents “The Fourth Wall” (Aug. 10-19) • 7:30 pm


Shakespeare & Co • “Love’s Labor’s Lost” (runs July 10-Aug.18 • 11 am


Shakespeare & Co •”Heisenberg” (runs Aug.11-Sept. 2) • 8 pm


Shakespeare & Co • “As You Like It” (runs Aug.9-Sept. 2) • 5 pm


Shakespeare & Co • ”Mothers and Sons” (runs Aug.16-Sept. 9) PREVIEW • 3 pm


Theater Barn • “She Loves Me” (runs Aug. 9-19 • 4 & 8 pm


Williamstown Theatre • “Member of the Wedding” (Aug. 5-19) • 3:30 & 8 pm


Williamstown Theatre • “Dangerous House” (Aug. 5-19) • 3:30 pm

 

MISC.

 

Northshire (Manchester store) • Bennington College Professor Brooke Allen to discusses Jane Austen, in conjunction with the Dorset Theatre production of “Pride and Prejudice” • 6 pm • www.northshire.com