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Caffè Lena • Alex Smith —
the new torchbearer for the longstanding tradition of Adirondack folk ballads — touring with fiddle player Jake Brillhart • 8 pm • info and tickets ($18/$16 or $9 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org
Manchester Music Festival • Young Artists Concert • 2-4 pm • SVAC • $10 • tickets at mmfvt.org
DANCE
Jacob’s Pillow • Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Eastman (July 11-15) • today’s time, 2 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org
Jacob’s Pillow • PHILADANCO! (July 11-15) • today’s time, 2:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org
THEATER
Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 3 pm
Barrington Stage • “A Doll’s House, Part 2” (runs July 12-28) • 5 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” (runs June 28-July 21 • 2 pm
Fort Salem • “Frank and Stein” (runs July 13-15) • 2 pm
Mac-Haydn • ”Mamma Mia! (runs July 5-22) • 2 & 7 pm
Oldcastle • ”The Whipping Man (runs July 13-22) • 2 & 7:30 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) • 2 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “Artney Jackson” (July 11-22) • 2 & 7 pm
MISC.
Artisan Trails in Washington County (NY) • Washington County artisans/artists invite the public to visit their stores/galleries or studios for this free county wide event during the weekend of July 13 – 15. Map showing the participating studios with info about each artist, including website and phone number, at www.artisan-trails.com
Mahaiwe • Alan Cumming: Legal Immigrant • 7 pm • tickets ($31 – $146) at www.mahaiwe.org
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Caffè Lena • Molly Tuttle, brash, beautiful originality • 7 pm • info and tickets ($28/$25 or $14 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org
THEATER
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Hair” (runs July 5-Aug. 11) • 7 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” (runs June 28-July 21 •
FILM
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival • “Levinsky Park,” a documentary about the tens of thousands of refugees from sub-Saharan Africa who are seeking relief and safety in Israel only to find a society bitterly divided on how to treat them. • 4 pm • in the Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial High School, 197 East Street, Lenox, MA
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival • “Shelter,“ a drama about two women—a Mossad agent and a Lebanese informer—who find themselves trapped in a labyrinth of deception, paranoia, and intrigue in this Israeli espionage thriller • 8 pm • in the Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial High School, 197 East Street, Lenox, MA
Tuesday
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Caffè Lena • Rochmon Record Club Listening Party looks at Led Zeppelin “Houses of the Holy.” An album that “outshines every other album in their catalog” “Houses of the Holy” stands as a testament to what some refer to as The Greatest Band Ever • presentation at 7 pm • $8 • more info at www.caffelena.org
THEATER
Barrington Stage • “A Doll’s House, Part 2” (runs July 12-28) • 7 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Hair” (runs July 5-Aug. 11) • 7 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” (runs June 28-July 21 • 7 pm
Saratoga Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” (runs Tues-Sat, July 17-28) • 6 pm
Shakespeare & Co • “Macbeth” (runs July 3-Aug. 5) • 7:30 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “Artney Jackson” (July 11-22) • 7:30 pm
MISC.
Northshire (Manchester store) • The Northshire Bookstore is partnering with Amy Chamberlain of The Perfect Wife to present a Cookbook Luncheon with Jessica Battilana, author of “Repertoire: All the Recipes You Need” • noon, • at The Perfect Wife Restaurant and Tavern in Manchester Center • tickets at www.northshire.com
Ventfort Hall • Summer Tea & Talk Series every Tuesday from June 12 to Sept. 4. Today’s talk: Yale food historian Paul Freedman presents “Ten Restaurants that Changed America: From Delmonico’s to Sylvia’s to Chez Panisse.” Sumptuous Victorian tea follows the talk • 4 pm • $26/$32 • info or reservations at 413-637-3206 • more info at gildedage.org
Northshire (Saratoga store) • Author L.M. Elliott discusses her young adult novel “Hamilton and Peggy!: A Revolutionary Friendship.”• 7 pm • www.northshire.com
Northshire Saratoga Parent Child Reading Group discusses “Bob” by Wendy Mass • 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 (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
Concert at Windsor Lake • Today’s concert: Quincy • 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
Sembrich • “The Canadian Nightingale,” the life and times of Sembrich contemporary, soprano Bertha Crawford — a Studio Talk by Jane Cooper • 1:30 pm • at The Sembrich Studio, 4800 Lake Shor Drive, Bolton Landing, NY • tickets ($20) at 518-644-2431, x101
West Mountain Inn • SUMMER MUSIC WEDNESDAYS! Today, Acoustic Crush - Discover Dream Pop, acoustic style! • Music and Pizza from 6-8 pm – Rain or Shine! $18 per person for Pizza Buffet with Salad & Dessert – Music included! $5 per person for music admission only • West Mountain Inn, 144 West Mountain Inn Road, Arlington, VT. Contact the Inn at 802-375-6516 or info@westmountaininn.com
DANCE
Jacob’s Pillow • Dorrance Dance (July 18-22) • today’s time, 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org
Jacob’s Pillow • Cie Art Move Concept (July 18-22) • today’s time, 8:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org
THEATER
Barrington Stage • “A Doll’s House, Part 2” (runs July 12-28) • 7 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Hair” (runs July 5-Aug. 11) • 2 & 7 pm
Mac-Haydn • ”Mamma Mia! (runs July 5-22) • 2 pm
Oldcastle • ”The Whipping Man (runs July 13-22) • 7:30 pm
Saratoga Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” (runs Tues-Sat, July 17-28) • 6 pm
Shakespeare & Co • “Macbeth” (runs July 3-Aug. 5) • 7:30 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “Artney Jackson” (July 11-22) • 7:30 pm
Thursday
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Ballston Spa — Concerts in the Park series (every Thurs. during the summer) • today, Girl Blue • 6-8 pm • Wiswall Park on Front Street • free
Caffè Lena • Home Made Theater Cabaret — Saratoga’s resident theater company showcase their love for Broadway musicals • 7:30 pm • info and tickets ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org
Jazz on Jay • George Muscatello/Shiri Zorn Trio • noon-1:30 pm • Jay Street (between State and Franklin Streets), downtown Schenectady. Rain location is Robb Alley at Proctors, 432 State St.
Manchester Music Festival • Season Premiere Festival Concert: works of
Achron, Bloch, Shostakovich, Dvorak • 7:30 pm • SVAC • $33 • tickets at mmfvt.org
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. 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 • Wurliday • Soul and funk fronted by vocalists Ilana Morris and Tyrone Hartzog
• 7 pm • on the roof of the Tang Teaching Museum, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. • free • more info at 518-580-8080 or visit skidmore.edu/tang
DANCE
Jacob’s Pillow • Dorrance Dance (July 18-22) • today’s times, 2 & 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org
Jacob’s Pillow • Cie Art Move Concept (July 18-22) • today’s time, 8:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org
THEATER
Barrington Stage • “A Doll’s House, Part 2” (runs July 12-28) • 8 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” (runs June 28-July 21 • 2 & 7 pm
Dorset Theatre presents “Skeleton Crew” (runs July19-Aug. 4) • 7:30 pm
Oldcastle • ”The Whipping Man (runs July 13-22) • 2 & 7:30 pm
Saratoga Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” (runs Tues-Sat, July 17-28) • 6 pm
Shakespeare & Co • “Macbeth” (runs July 3-Aug. 5) • 2 pm
Theater Barn • “The Mousetrap” (runs July 5-22) • 8 pm
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Caffè Lena • Kinky Friedman, outrageous and irreverent and outside the generally accepted rules of political correctness • 8 pm • info and tickets ($40/$35 or $20 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org
Guthrie Center • 2018 Troubadour Series: today, An Evening with Tom Rush (also on 7/21) • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • Guthrie Center, Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington • tickets $45/$50 • more info at www.guthriecenter.org
PS21 presents Rory Block’s Gospel & Blues Fest Weekend, Friday-Sunday, July 20-22, featuring “Power Women of the Blues.” The three-day festival kicks off tonight with an intimate solo concert by Rory Block, who’s been praised by Blues Revue as “one of the greatest living acoustic blues artists” • 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 • Dorrance Dance (July 18-22) • today’s time, 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tick=ts ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org
Jacob’s Pillow • Cie Art Move Concept (July 18-22) • today’s time, 8:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org\
THEATER
Adirondack Theatre • “Robin Hood” (runs June 27–July 27) • noon
Adirondack Theatre • “THE JEDI HANDBOOK” (runs June 27–July 27) • 7:30 pm
Barrington Stage • “A Doll’s House, Part 2” (runs July 12-28) • 2 & 8 pm
Barrington Stage • “The Chinese Lady” (runs July 20-Aug. 11 • 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 • 8 pm
Dorset Theatre presents “Skeleton Crew” (runs July19-Aug. 4) • 7:30 pm
Fort Salem • “Our Time” (runs June 29 & 30; July 7 & 8, 20 & 21) • 8 pm
Hubbard Hall • Children’s Summer Theater presents “One Monster After Another” • 6 pm
Hubbard Hall • Youth Summer Theater presents “Peter Pan” • 7 pm
Lake Theatre • “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister”• 6:30 pm
Mac-Haydn • ”Mamma Mia! (runs July 5-22) • 8 pm
Oldcastle • ”The Whipping Man (runs July 13-22) • 7:30 pm
Saratoga Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” (runs Tues-Sat, July 17-28) • 6 pm
Shakespeare & Co • “Macbeth” (runs July 3-Aug. 5) • 2 pm
Theater Barn • “The Mousetrap” (runs July 5-22) • 8 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “Artney Jackson” (July 11-22) • 8 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “Lempicka” (July 11-22) • 8 pm
MISC.
Northshire (Manchester store) • Environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb presents his book “Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter” • 6 pm • www.northshire.com
Northshire History Reading Group (Manchester store) meets to discuss “ITo the Last Salute: Memories of an Austrian U-Boat Commander by Georg Von Trapp • 5:30 pm • at the bookstore • Please email Jean Miller at vtjem@comcast.net to inquire or join this group
Northshire (Saratoga store) • Launch Party for Bridgette Shea’s ‘Launch Party for Bridgette Shea’s “Handbook of Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda: An Integrated Practice of Ancient Healing Traditions” • 7 pm • www.northshire.com
PS21 presents renowned magician and master of sleight-of-hand, Jim Snack, known for his dynamic and entertaining performances at schools, libraries, museums and theaters that have amazed and delighted children and adults for many years. This free event is part of PS21’s “Just for Fun” series • 1 pm • at PS21’s new theater located at 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY • FREE • info at www.ps21chatham.org
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Aston Magna • program “Bkach: Art of the Fugue”
in a new orchestration by Daniel Stepner • 8 pm (pre-concert talk by Artistic Director, Daniel Stepner at 7 pm) • at Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington, Mass. • info and link to tickets ($25-$50) at astonmagna.org
Berkshire Music School • Stockbridge Sinfonia in concert at Norman Rockwell Museum, Route 183 • 2 pm • free and open to the public • www.berkshiremusicschool.org
Caffè Lena • The Bumper Jacksons • 8 pm • info and tickets ($18/$16 or $9 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org
Guthrie Center • 2018 Troubadour Series: today, An Evening with Tom Rush (also on 7/20) • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • Guthrie Center, Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington • tickets $45/$50 • more info at www.guthriecenter.org
Manchester Music Festival • Masterclass - violin/viola, Ara Gregorian • 11 am- 12:30 pm • Snopek-Telischer home • free • more info at mmfvt.org
Manchester Music Festival • Masterclass - piano with Amit Peled • 1:30-3:00 pm • Manchester Library • free • more info at mmfvt.org
PS21 presents Rory Block’s Gospel & Blues Fest Weekend, Friday-Sunday, July 20-22, featuring “Power Women of the Blues.” Tonight’s artists, Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy • 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
Sembrich • The Skidmore Piano Quartet plays an elegant evening of chamber music featuring two masterpieces of the piano quartet literature, the K. 478 of Mozart and the Opus 45 of Faure – both in the key of G minor • 7:30 pm • at The Sembrich Studio, 4800 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing, NY • tickets ($40) at 518-644-2431, x101
DANCE
Jacob’s Pillow • Dorrance Dance (July 18-22) • today’s times, 2 & 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org
Jacob’s Pillow • Cie Art Move Concept (July 18-22) • today’s times, 2:15 & 8:15 pm • Doris Duke& Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org
Lenox Contra Dance • live music by The Russet Trio, Aldo Lavaggi fiddle, mandolin, and feet, Peter Madsen guitar and percussion, Donal Sheets cello and banjo • 8-11 pm with beginners’ workshop at 7:45 • Lenox Community Center, 65 Walker Street, Lenox, MA • $12/$6 • more info at www.LenoxContraDance.org
THEATER
Adirondack Theatre • “Robin Hood” (runs June 27–July 27) • noon
Adirondack Theatre • “THE JEDI HANDBOOK” (runs June 27–July 27) • 7:30 pm
Barrington Stage • “A Doll’s House, Part 2” (runs July 12-28) • 2 & 8 pm
Barrington Stage • “The Chinese Lady” (runs July 20-Aug. 11 • 7:30 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Hair” (runs July 5-Aug. 11) • 2 & 8 pm
Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” (runs June 28-July 21 • 2 & 8 pm
Dorset Theatre presents “Skeleton Crew” (runs July19-Aug. 4) • 7:30 pm
Fort Salem • “Our Time” (runs June 29 & 30; July 7 & 8, 20 & 21) • 8 pm
Hubbard Hall • Youth Summer Theater presents “Peter Pan” • 2 pm
Lake Theatre • “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister”• 6:30 pm
Mac-Haydn • ”Mamma Mia! (runs July 5-22) • 4 & 8 pm
Oldcastle • ”The Whipping Man (runs July 13-22) • 7:30 pm
Saratoga Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” (runs Tues-Sat, July 17-28) • 6 pm
Shakespeare & Co • “Macbeth” (runs July 3-Aug. 5) • 7:30 pm
Theater Barn • “The Mousetrap” (runs July 5-22) • 4 & 8 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “Artney Jackson” (July 11-22) • 3:30 & 8 pm
Williamstown Theatre • “Lempicka” (July 11-22) • 8 pm
MISC.
Berkshire Woodworkers Guild Fine Arts Show and Silent Auction (July 21-22) — Guild members exhibit and sell unique, hand-made products ranging from furniture to musical instruments. Guild members also provide ongoing demonstrations highlighting their trade and providing an educational component to the weekend event • 9 am-5 pm • at Berkshire Botanical Garden, 5 West Stockbridge Road (Route102), Stockbridge, MA; 413-298-3926 |
