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Caffè Lena • annual Holiday Folk Show, Matinee with John Kirk, Trish Miller, David Kiphuth, Addie & Olin and Sara Milonovich • 3 pm • info and tickets ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

Helsinki Hudson • Everett “Papadelic” Bradley’s holiday-funk spectacular Holidelic — part dance party, part funk concert, part comedy show (also on 12/15) • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • info and tickets ($25-$30) at helsinkihudson.co

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Berkshire Theatre • “A Christmas Carol” (runs Dec. 8-22) • 2 pm

Dorset Players •“Snow White” (runs Dec. 7-9

&14-16) • 2 pm

Home Made Theater presents “A Christmas Story” • 1 pm

FILM

Images • “Roma” about a young domestic worker for a family in the neighborhood of Roma in Mexico City, and the woman who raised him, his family’s maid • today’s times, 2:15, 4:50 & 7:30 pm • www.imagescinema.org

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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

FILM

Images • “Roma” about a young domestic worker for a family in the neighborhood of Roma in Mexico City, and the woman who raised him, his family’s maid • today’s times, 2:15, 4:50 & 7:30 pm • www.imagescinema.org

TUESDAY
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Caffè Lena • Rochmon Record Club listens to and discusses “Aretha Franklin The Queen of Soul A Selected Retrospective” Franklin’s recording career spanned 61 years. A Rochmon Record Club Listening Party is meant to inform and deepen understanding of the history of the individual performers, the songs and the stories that went into the making of the iconic album • presentation at 7 pm (doors 6:30 pm) • tickets ($8) and more info at www.caffelena.org

FILM

Images • “Roma” about a young domestic worker for a family in the neighborhood of Roma in Mexico City, and the woman who raised him, his family’s maid • today’s times, 2:15, 4:50 & 7:30 pm • www.imagescinema.org

MISC.

Northshire (Manchester store) • Annual Polar Express Pajama Party. Your kids will love this holiday tradition with a reading of the classic book, refreshments of hot cocoa and cookies, and an appearance from Santa himself. Come in your pjs!
• 6 pm • www.northshire.com

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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

Mahaiwe • encore Met Opera Live in HD: Verdi’s “La Traviata” • 1 pm • $25 adults / $10 everyone 21 and under • www.mahaiwe.org

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Berkshire Theatre • “A Christmas Carol” (runs Dec. 8-22) • 7 pm

FILM

Images • “Roma” about a young domestic worker for a family in the neighborhood of Roma in Mexico City, and the woman who raised him, his family’s maid • today’s times, 2:15, 4:50 & 7:30 pm • www.imagescinema.org

THURSDAY

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Berkshire Theatre • “A Christmas Carol” (runs Dec. 8-22) • 7 pm

FILM

Images • “Roma” about a young domestic worker for a family in the neighborhood of Roma in Mexico City, and the woman who raised him, his family’s maid • today’s times, 2:15, 4:50 & 7:30 pm • www.imagescinema.org

MISC.

Northshire Mystery and Thriller Reading Group (Manchester store) meets to discuss “Vertigo 42: A Richard Jury Mystery” by Martha Grimes • 2 pm • at the bookstore • Please email Sarah Knight at sknight@northshire.com to inquire or join this group!

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i Caffè Lena • Let’s Be Leonard: A Very Leonard Christmas — a jazzy five-piece rock and roll jam band from Saratoga Springs. Their playful pop ballads, sprinkled with dashes of jazz, reggae, funk, and good old rock n’ roll, have won them a die-hard following locally • 8 pm • nfo and tickets ($16/$14 or $8 for children/students) • at www.caffelena.org

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Berkshire Theatre • “A Christmas Carol” (runs Dec. 8-22) • 7 pm

FILM

Images • “At Eternity’s Gate” — takes a fresh look at the last days of Vincent van Gogh, with a “shattering performance” by Willem Dafoe as Vincent • today’s times, 4:30, 7 & 9:10 pm • www.imagescinema.org

Mahaiwe • classic film “It’s A Wonderful Life” — Frank Capra’s 1946 holiday drama starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed • 7 pm • FREE • www.mahaiwe.org

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Caffè Lena • Frank Vignola Hot Jazz Guitar Trio — His jaw-dropping technique explains why the New York Times deemed him one of the brightest stars of the guitar • 8 pm • info and tickets ($30/$25 or $15 for children/students) • at www.caffelena.org

Mahaiwe • Radio Deluxe Live — Two hours of music and conversation between renowned jazz musicians John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey
• 8 pm • tickets ($35 – $110) at www.mahaiwe.org

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Berkshire Theatre • “A Christmas Carol” (runs Dec. 8-22) • 2 & 7 pm

FILM

Images • “At Eternity’s Gate” — takes a fresh look at the last days of Vincent van Gogh, with a “shattering performance” by Willem Dafoe as Vincent • today’s times, 2:20, 4:30, 7 & 9:10 pm • www.imagescinema.org

MISC.

Winter Solstice Celebration • “We’ll have a small bonfire to burn the yulelog, share some of our favorite 19th century winter poems and learn about the history of the Christmas tree. Afterwards, enjoy hot cocoa and a 19th century baked treat in the dining room (or stay at the bonfire!). Bring your favorite poem, too!” • 6:00-7:30 pm • William Cullen Bryant Homestead, Cummington • 413-200-7262; acaluori@thetrustees.org