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Caffè Lena at SPAC • free, family-friendly festivals — two summer afternoons of songs from the roots and branches of American folk music. Today:
noon-1 pm TBA
1:30-2:30 pm Heard
3-4 pm Martha Redbone Roots Project
• on the Gazebo Stage at SPAC • FREE • info at www.caffelena.org
Caffè Lena • Todd Coolman Quartet — four renowned Jazz artists currently in town to teach young musicians at the Skidmore Jazz Institute • 7 & 9 pm • info and ticket ($25/$22) at www.caffelena.org
Fort Salem • “Our Time” (runs June 29 & 30; July 7 & 8, 20 & 21) • 8 pm
Jacob’s Pillow • Pilobolus (June 27-July 1) • today’s times, 2 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org
Jacob’s Pillow • Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE (July 25-29) • today’s time, 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org
Adirondack Theatre • “Robin Hood” (runs June 27 – July 27) • noon
Barrington Stage • “The Royal Family of Broadway” (runs June 7-July 7) • 3 pm
Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 3 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” (runs June 28-July 21 • 6 pm
Dorset Theatre presents “Cry It Out” (runs June 21-July14) • 2 pm
Fort Salem • “Our Time” (runs June 29 & 30; July 7 & 8, 240 & 21) • 8 pm
Shakespeare & Co • “Morning After Grace” (runs through July 15) • 3 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “The Closet” (through July 14) • 2 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “The Sound Inside” (through July 7) • 2 & 7 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • Berkshire Theatre’s 90th Anniversary Gala — Celebrating 90 years of theatre in Stockbridge! Festivities include a cocktail reception, opening performance of Lee Kalcheim’s “Coming Back Like a Song!“ and Gala dinner • more info and link to tickets at www.berkshiretheatregroup.org
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Caffè Lena • Skidmore Jazz Institute • 7 pm (6:30 doors) • FREE • info at www.caffelena.org
Adirondack Theatre • “Robin Hood” (runs June 27 – July 27) • noon
Barrington Stage • “The Royal Family of Broadway” (runs June 7-July 7) • 7 pm
Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 7:30 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” (runs June 28-July 21 • 7
MISC.
Northshire (Saratoga store) New York State Summer Writers Institute Public Readings at Skidmore College. Complete schedule of readings under Events for July 2 at www.northshire.com
Tuesday
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Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra • Summer Pops Concert and Independence Day celebration with fireworks, food vendors, children’s activities • 7:30 pm • at Crandall Park in Glens Falls • free to the public. Come early to set up blankets and lawn chairs, bring a picnic, or enjoy great food from a large variety of food vendors • www.theglensfallssymphony.org or 518-793-1348
Barrington Stage • “The Royal Family of Broadway” (runs June 7-July 7) • 7 pm
Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 7:30 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” (runs June 28-July 21 • 7 pm
Shakespeare & Co • “Macbeth” (runs July 3-Aug. 5) • 7:30 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “The Closet” (through July 14) • 7:30 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “The Sound Inside” (through July 7) • 7:30 pm
MISC.
Northshire Saratoga American History Reading Group meets to discuss “The Warren Court and the Pursuit of Justice” by Morton J. Horwitz • 5:30 pm • at the Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY • Please email Mike Hare at mhare@northshire.com to inquire or join this group!
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Bluebillies Float at the Independence Day Parade! • 11 am • Argyle, NY
Concert at Windsor Lake • Today’s concert: Moonshine Holler • 6:30 pm • at Windsor Lake (intersection of Kemp and Bradley Streets), North Adams, MA • free • info at explorenorthadams.com/item/concerts-at-windsor-lake
DANCE
Jacob’s Pillow • Batsheva – The Young Ensemble (July 4-8) • today’s time, 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org
Jacob’s Pillow • Nicola Gunny (July 4-8) • today’s time, 8:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org
Dorset Theatre presents “Cry It Out” (runs June 21-July14) • 2 pm
Shakespeare & Co • “Macbeth” (runs July 3-Aug. 5) • 6 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “The Closet” (through July 14) • 4 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “The Sound Inside” (through July 7) • 4 pm
FILM
Images • “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” (runs through July 5) — looks back on the legacy of Fred Rogers, focusing on his radically kind ideas • today’s times, 4:30, 7 & 9 pm • www.www.imagescinema.org
Images • “Hearts Beat Loud” (runs through July 5) — In Brooklyn, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his daughter Sam off to college • today’s times, 3, 5 & 7:30 pm • www.www.imagescinema.org
MISC.
Caffè Lena • Poetry Open Mic with Featured Reader Elaine Handley • 7 pm sign-up; readings start at 7:30 • tickets ($5) at door • www.caffelena.org
Ventfort Hall • Summer Tea & Talk Series every Tuesday from June 12 to Sept. 4. Today’s talk: historian Julie Agar presents “Louisa May Alcott and Concord’s Literary Luminaries.” Sumptuous Victorian tea follows the talk • 4 pm • $26/$32 • info or reservations at 413-637-3206 • more info at gildedage.org
4Salem (NY) July 4th Art & Plow Fest • Celebrate Arts & Agriculture at the Parade at 5 pm. See farm equipment old & new, floats, bands, Mettowee River Players, farm animals and loved pets parading along Salem’s Main Street. Join the festival after the parade with country musicians Al & Kathy Bain, 6-8 pm and enjoy food, music and a lift-off of lighted lanterns at dusk • FREE • For more info, go to salemNYchamber.com or email salemNYchamber@gmail.com
Thursday
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Ballston Spa — Concerts in the Park series (every Thurs. during the summer) • today, Ballston Spa Community Band • 6-8 pm • Wiswall Park on Front Street • free
Berkshire Music School • Summer camps, classes and lessons begin • www.berkshiremusicschool.org
Caffè Lena • Blind Crow, a progressive string quartet from Albany • 7 pm • info and tickets ($16/$14 or $8 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org
Jazz on Jay • the weekly outdoor jazz series: today’s performer, Keith Pray Quartet • noon-1:30 pm • Jay Street (between State and Franklin Streets), downtown Schenectady. The rain location is Robb Alley at Proctors, 432 State Street
Music from Salem • 2018 open rehearsal: Come to Music from Salem’s home in Salem NY for an open rehearsal of the weekend’s upcoming concert. This is a fascinating opportunity to observe professional musicians in the process of shaping their musical interpretations. Informal and free! • 4 pm • at the Brown Farm,154 Priest Road, in Salem, New York
Tang Museum (Skidmore) • UpBeat on the Roof concert series (now on Thurs.): today, singer-songwriter Girl Blue, aka Arielle O’Keefe • 7 pm • on the roof of the Tang Teaching Museum, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Ample parking is available at the museum • free • more info at 518-580-8080 or visit skidmore.edu/tan
DANCE
Jacob’s Pillow • Batsheva – The Young Ensemble (July 4-8) • today’s time, 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org
Jacob’s Pillow • Nicola Gunny (July 4-8) • today’s time, 8:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org
Adirondack Theatre • “LOCH NESS (preview) (runs July5-14) • 7:30 pm
Barrington Stage • “The Royal Family of Broadway” (runs June 7-July 7) • 8 pm
Barrington Stage • “The Cake” ((runs June 21-July 15) • 3 & 7:30 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Hair” (runs July 5--Aug. 11) • 7 pm (preview)
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” (runs June 28-July 21 • 2 & 8 pm
Dorset Theatre presents “Cry It Out” (runs June 21-July14) • 7:30 pm
Mac-Haydn • ”Mamma Mia! (runs July 5-22) • 2 & 8 pm
Shakespeare & Co • “Morning After Grace” (runs through July 15) • 3 pm
Shakespeare & Co • “Macbeth” (runs July 3-Aug. 5) • 7:30 pm
Theater Barn • “The Mousetrap” (runs July 5-22) • 8 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “The Closet” (through July 14) • 2 & 7:30 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “The Sound Inside” (through July 7) • 2 & 7:30 pm
FILM
Images • “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” (runs through July 5) — looks back on the legacy of Fred Rogers, focusing on his radically kind ideas • today’s times, 4:30, 7 & 9 pm • www.www.imagescinema.org
Images • “Hearts Beat Loud” (runs through July 5) — In Brooklyn, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his daughter Sam off to college • today’s times, 3, 5 & 7:30 pm • www.www.imagescinema.org
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Caffè Lena • Bill Staines, New Hampshire troubadour who has headlined the Caffe Lena stage twice a year since 1967 • 8 pm • info and ticket ($22/$20 or $11 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org
Guthrie Center • 2018 Troubadour Series: today, Tom Chapin — “Warm spirit, infectious humor, and sensitive satiric songs … one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music,” says the New York Times • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • Guthrie Center, Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington • tickets $25/$30 • more info at www.guthriecenter.org
Helsinki Hudson • Royal Jelly Jive, playing a fusion of the jumpin’ jive of the 1940s, brass band music of the 1950s and ‘60s, and today’s Gypsy punk • 9 pm (doors 6 pm) • info and tickets ($15-$18) at helsinkihudson.com
PS21 presents Twisted Pine, an acclaimed young Northeast string band known for their forthright songwriting, lush harmonies, musical daring, and charismatic appeal • 8 pm • at PS21’s new theater located at 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY • tickets ($25/$20, or $10 for students) and info at www.ps21chatham.org
DANCE
Jacob’s Pillow • Batsheva – The Young Ensemble (July 4-8) • today’s time, 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org
Jacob’s Pillow • Nicola Gunny (July 4-8) • today’s time, 8:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org
Mahaiwe • Paul Taylor Dance Company (also on July 7) — Taylor continues to shape the homegrown American art of modern dance that he has helped define since becoming a professional dancer and pioneering choreographer in 1954 • 8 pm • tickets ($10 – $95) at www.mahaiwe.org
Adirondack Theatre • “LOCH NESS” (runs July5-14) • 7:30 pm
Barrington Stage • “The Royal Family of Broadway” (runs June 7-July 7) • 2 & 8 pm
Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 7:30 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Hair” (runs July 5--Aug. 11) • 8 pm (preview)
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” (runs June 28-July 21 • 8 pm
Dorset Theatre presents “Cry It Out” (runs June 21-July14) • 7:30 pm
Fort Salem • “The Savannah Disputation” (runs July 22, 27-28) • 8 pm
Hubbard Hall • Children’s Summer Theater presents “Giants Come In Different Sizes” • 6 pm
Mac-Haydn • ”Mamma Mia! (runs July 5-22) • 8 pm
Shakespeare & Co • “Morning After
Grace” (runs through July 15) • 3 pm
Shakespeare & Co • “Macbeth” (runs July 3-Aug. 5) • 7:30 pm
Theater Barn • “The Mousetrap” (runs July 5-22) • 8 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “The Closet” (through July 14) • 8 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “The Sound Inside” (through July 7) • 8 pm
MISC.
Northshire (Manchester store) • Mark Mikolas presents his “A Beginner’s Guide to Recognizing Trees of the Northeast,” which relies on a new approach that makes it possible for the reader to recognize trees simply by observing them — without depending on flowers, or seeds, or bud scars. Nor does it rely on leaves, so that his approach is especially easy in the winter • 6 pm • www.northshire.com
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Aston Magna • program “Brahms: The Sonatas for Piano and Violin” Robert Levin, performing on an 1879 Streicher grand piano; Daniel Stepner, violin • 6 pm • at Saint James Place, Great Barrington, Mass. • info and link to tickets ($40) at astonmagna.org
Caffè Lena • folk-pop singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke • 6 & 8 pm • info and tickets $60/$55 or $30 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org
Guthrie Center • 2018 Troubadour Series: today, Vance Gilbert • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • Guthrie Center, Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington • tickets $20/$25 • more info at www.guthriecenter.org
Helsinki Hudson • Nels Cline 4, made up of Cline and Julian Lage plus the fierce and versatile rhythm section of bassist Scott Colley and drummer Tom Rainey • 9 pm (doors 6 pm) • info and tickets ($25-$30) at helsinkihudson.com
PS21 presents the Annual Paul Grunberg Memorial Bach Concert with guitarist Eliot Fisk and cellist Yehuda Hanani performing selections from ch’s Cello Suites • 8 pm • at PS21’s new theater located at 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY • tickets ($40/$35, or $10 for students) and info at www.ps21chatham.org
DANCE
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Jacob’s Pillow • Batsheva – The Young Ensemble (July 4-8) • today’s times, 2 & 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org
Jacob’s Pillow • Nicola Gunny (July 4-8) • today’s times, 2:15 & 8:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org
Mahaiwe • Paul Taylor Dance Company (also on July 7) — Taylor continues to shape the homegrown American art of modern dance that he has helped define since becoming a professional dancer and pioneering choreographer in 1954 • 2 & 7:30 pm • tickets ($10 – $95) at www.mahaiwe.org
Adirondack Theatre • “LOCH NESS (runs July5-14) • 2 & 7:30 pm
Barrington Stage • “The Royal Family of Broadway” (runs June 7-July 7) • 2 & 8 pm
Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 3 & 7:30 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Hair” (runs July 5--Aug. 11) • 8 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” (runs June 28-July 21 • 2 & 8 pm
Dorset Theatre presents “Cry It Out” (runs June 21-July14) • 2 & 7:30 pm
Fort Salem • “Our Time” (runs June 29 & 30; July 7 & 8, 20 & 21) • 8 pm
Mac-Haydn • ”Mamma Mia! (runs July 5-22) • 4 & 8 pm
Shakespeare & Co • “Morning After Grace” (runs through July 15) • 3 pm
Shakespeare & Co • “Macbeth” (runs July 3-Aug. 5) • 2 & 7:30 pm
Theater Barn • “The Mousetrap” (runs July 5-22) • 4 & 8 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “The Closet” (through July 14) • 3:30 & 8 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “The Sound Inside” (through July 7) • 3:30 & 8 pm
MISC.
Northshire (Saratoga store) • ticketed event: Natalie Golderg — the woman who changed the way writing is taught in this country — discusses her memoir, “Let the Whole Thundering World Come Home” which is grounded in her practice of writing and Zen, and which shares her experience with cancer • 7 pm •
www.northshire.com
Grant Cottage • “A Veteran Speaks: Oscar Kemp of the 115th NY and the Grand Army.” Civil War veteran Oscar Kemp (portrayed by descendant Ben Kemp) recounts his war experiences with the 115th NY and discusses the experience of veterans after the war • 1 pm • Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site, 1000 Mount McGregor Road, Wilton, NY • 518-584-4353
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