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**July 1-7• July 8-14 • July 15-21 • July 22-31**
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8 MUSIC Caffè Lena • Fingerlakes Guitar Quartet • 7 pm • info and tickets ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org Guthrie Center • 2018 Troubadour Series: today, John Davidson: singer, songwriter, storyteller • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • Guthrie Center, Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington • tickets $25/$30 • more info at www.guthriecenter.org Music from Salem • concert “In the glades of silentness…” Program includes Bartok, Ernö Dohnányi and Kareem Roustom • 4 pm • Hubbard Hall • Admission: Pay what you wish, so everyone can attend ($25 suggested contribution) • advance tickets at www.hubbardhall.org or 518-677-2495 DANCE Jacob’s Pillow • Batsheva – The Young Ensemble (July 4-8) • today’s time, 2 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org Jacob’s Pillow • Nicola Gunny (July 4-8) • today’s time, 2:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org THEATER Adirondack Theatre • “LOCH NESS (runs July5-14) • 7:30 pm Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 3 pm Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” preview (runs June 28-July 21 • 2 & 8 pm Berkshire Theatre Group • “Coming Back Like a Song” (runs June 28-July 21 • 2 pm Dorset Theatre presents “Cry It Out” (runs June 21-July14) • 2 pm Fort Salem • “Our Time” (runs June 29 & 30; July 7 & 8, 20 & 21) • 2 pm Mac-Haydn • ”Mamma Mia! (runs July 5-22) • 2 & 7 pm Shakespeare & Co • “Morning After Grace” (runs through July 15) • 7:30 pm Theater Barn • “The Mousetrap” (runs July 5-22) • 2 pm Williamstown Theatre • “The Closet” (through July 14) • 2 pm	9 THEATER Adirondack Theatre • “ON YOUR MARC • 7:30 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 FILM Berkshire Jewish Film Festival • “The Oslo Diaries,” a documentary about a group of Israelis and Palestinians who secretly come together in Oslo for unsanctioned peace talks during the 1990s • pm • in the Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial High School, 197 East Street, Lenox, MA Berkshire Jewish Film Festival • “A Bag of Marbles,” the story of the Nazi occupation through the eyes of two young Jewish boys struggling to survive on their own • 8 pm • in the Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial High School, 197 East Street, Lenox, MA Sembrich • FILM: “The Band’s Visit” (2007) • 7:30 pm • at Bolton Landing Town Hall, Bolton Landing NY • free MISC. Northshire Women Reading Group (Manchester store) meets to discuss “Trail of Broken Wings” by Sejal Badani • 6 pm • at The Inn at Manchester, 3967 Main St., Manchester Center, VT • Please email Denise Elwell at delwells@gmail.com to inquire or join this group Tuesday 10 MUSIC Caffè Lena • JAZZ at Caffe Lena with Chuck Lamb and special guest Diego Figueiredo • 7 pm • info and tickets ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org THEATER Adirondack Theatre • “LOCH NESS (runs July5-14) • 7:30 pm Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 7:30 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 Williamstown Theatre • “The Closet” (through July 14) • 7:30 pm MISC. Ventfort Hall • Summer Tea & Talk Series every Tuesday from June 12 to Sept. 4. Today’s talk: Historian Warren Kimball presents “US Tennis Association: Raising the Game.” He tells how the USTA was key to organizing the Grand Slam competition and the prestigious U.S. Open, among other facts. Sumptuous Victorian tea follows the talk • 4 pm • $26/$32 • info or reservations at 413-637-3206 • more info at gildedage.org	11 MUSIC Concert at Windsor Lake • Today’s concert: Bernice Lewis • 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 • World Music Wednesday: Atacama Ensemble • 1:30 pm • at The Sembrich Studio, 4800 Lake Shor Drive, Bolton Landing, NY • tickets ($25) at 518-644-2431, x101 West Mountain Inn • SUMMER MUSIC WEDNESDAYS! Today, The John Thomas Band, Original Blue Collar Blues • 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 • Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Eastman (July 11-15) • today’s time, 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org Jacob’s Pillow • PHILADANCO! (July 11-15) • today’s time, 8:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org THEATER ] Mahaiwe • Berkshire Playwrights Lab Readings: today, “Wednesday’s Child” by Mark St. Germain. Bringing mystery and murder to life in a dramatic tale, this new play challenges the distinction between “right” and “wrong” • 7:30 pm • tickets ($15) at www.mahaiwe.org Adirondack Theatre • “LOCH NESS (runs July5-14) • 2 & 7:30 pm Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs J 21-July 15) • 7:30 pm Berkshire Theatre Group • “Hair” (runs July 5--Aug. 11) • 2 & 7 pm Dorset Theatre presents “Cry It Out” (runs June 21-July14) • 2 & 7:30 pm Mac-Haydn • ”Mamma Mia! (runs July 5-22) • 2 pm Williamston Theatre • “The Closet” (through July 14) • 2 & 7:30 pm Williamstown Theatre • Artney Jackson” (July 11-22) • 7:30 pm Thursday 12 MUSIC Ballston Spa — Concerts in the Park series with The Protones • 6-8 pm • Wiswall Park on Front Street • free Caffè Lena • Maybe April, a Country Americana trio made up of Kristen Castro, Katy DuBois (Bishop), and Alaina Stacey. With Michelle Mandico • 7 pm • info and tickets ($16/$14 or $8 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org Jazz on Jay • Azzaam Hameed Quartet • 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 Beethoven, Neiman, Tchaikowsky • 7:30 pm (doors 7) • SVAC • $40 • tickets at mmfvt.org Summerland Music Society presents the Cabrini Trio playing music of Mendelssohn, Brahms, Beethoven, Schubert and Weill • 7 pm • at Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls; 518-=792-6508 • Admission free, donations appreciated Tang Museum (Skidmore) • UpBeat on the Roof concert series (now on Thurs.): today, Decoda Chamber Music Ensemble: The New York City-based affiliate ensemble of Carnegie Hall • 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/tang DANCE Jacob’s Pillow • Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Eastman (July 11-15) • today’s time, 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org Jacob’s Pillow • PHILADANCO! (July 11-15) • today’s time, 8:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org THEATER Adirondack Theatre • “LOCH NESS (runs July5-14) • 7:30 pm Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 3 & 7:30 pm Barrington Stage • “A Doll’s House, Part 2” (runs July 12-28) • 8 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 • 2 & 7 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 Theater Barn • “The Mousetrap” (runs July 5-22) • 8 pm Williamstown Theatre • “The Closet” (through July 14) • 2 & 7 pm Williamstown Theatre • “Artney Jackson” (July 11-22) • 7 pm	13 MUSIC Caffè Lena • The Mammals — A string band at the core, augmenting their sound with drums and electric guitar to create “a collectively harmonized howl as thrilling and rocking as any band currently subverting folk traditions” • 8 pm • info and tickets ($22/$20 or $11 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org Guthrie Center • 2018 Troubadour Series: today, Don White — “No artist on the coffeehouse circuit today is better than Don White at combining the heartfelt aesthetics of the singer-songwriter with side-splitting laughs,” says Scott Alarik in The Boston Globe • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • Guthrie Center, Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington • tickets $20/$25 • more info at www.guthriecenter.org PS21 presents Irish fiddler Winifred Horan and her trio headlining a lively evening of Celtic music • 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 PS21 presents the prestigious Diata Diata International Folkloric Theatre — a free event that is part of PS21’s “Just for Fun” series. Known for its percussion ensemble, this family-based group uses traditional music, song, dance and folklife stories to promote a message of humility, community, and harmony • 1 pm • at PS21’s new theater located at 2980 Route 66, Chatham, NY • FREE • info at www.ps21chatham.org DANCE Jacob’s Pillow • Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Eastman (July 11-15) • today’s time, 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org Jacob’s Pillow • PHILADANCO! (July 11-15) • today’s time, 8:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org Summerland Music Society presents a Family Concert: Cabrini Trio “Let’s Dance” — This family-friendly introduction to dance music from around the world offers young listeners a chance to meet the instruments up close. Recommended for ages 5 and up • 10 am • at Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls; 518-=792-6508 • Admission free, donations appreciated Sembrich • Seagle Colony Children’s Opera presents “Billy Goats Gruff”• 10 am • The Sagamore Resort, Bolton Landing NY • free THEATER Adirondack Theatre • “LOCH NESS (runs July 5-14) • 7:30 pm Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 7:30 pm Barrington Stage • “A Doll’s House, Part 2” (runs July 12-28) • 8 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 “Cry It Out” (runs June 21-July14) • 7:30 pm Fort Salem • “Frank and Stein” (runs July 13-15) • 8 pm Mac-Haydn • ”Mamma Mia! (runs July 5-22) • 8 pm Oldcastle • ”The Whipping Man (runs July 13-22) • 7:30 pm Shakespeare & Co • “Morning After Grace” (runs through July 15) • 7:30 pm Theater Barn • “The Mousetrap” (runs July 5-22) • 8 pm Williamstown Theatre • “The Closet” (through July 14) • 8 pm Williamstown Theatre • “Artney Jackson” (July 11-22) • 8 pm MISC. Northshire (Saratoga store) • Story Time with Morganna the Mermaid! She shares some of her favorite magical books for children • 10:30 am • www.northshire.com 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 • Free Fun Friday: MatheMagic! with magician Bradley Fields, who captivates students with his famous magic illusions, and turns them on to the history, the power, and the beauty of the language of Math! • 11 am • www.mahaiwe.org Northshire Classic Mysry Reading Group (Manchester store) meets to discuss “The Leavenworth Case by Anna Katharine Green • 2 pm • at the bookstore • For more info or to join this group contact Louise Jones at ljones@nrthshire.com	14 MUSIC Aston Magna • program “Beethoven Septet, Mozart Quartet, Bernhard Romberg Trio” • 6 pm • at Saint James Place, Great Barrington, Mass. • info and link to tickets ($40) at astonmagna.org Caffè Lena • Martin Sexton • two shows, 6:30 & 8:30 pm • info and tickets ($60/$55 or $30 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org Guthrie Center • 2018 Troubadour Series: today, John Flynn — “... continues to walk the walk of a true advocate for equality, justice, and peace.” Deana McCloud, Executive Director, Woody Guthrie Center • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • Guthrie Center, Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington • tickets $20/$25 • more info at www.guthriecenter.org Manchester Music Festival • Masterclass - Violin, Stefan Milenkovich • 11 am- 12:30 pm • Manchester Library • free • more info at mmfvt.org Manchester Music Festival • Masterclass - cello with Amit Peled • 1:30-3:00 pm • Manchester Library • free • more info at mmfvt.org Music from Salem • Festeggiamo! Summer Sicilian Serata — Dinner, Benefit Buys, Music, and Merriment. Molto Divertimento! • 6-10 pm • at 105 McKie Hollow Road, Cambridge, NY • $95/person – $600/table for 8• Reserve Gala tickets at musicfromsalem.org PS21 presents Latin Grammy winner Mariachi Flor de Toloache, New York City’s first and only all-woman mariachi group, • 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 Tannery Pond Concerts • Inbal Segev, Cello, & Juho Pohjonen, Piano • 8 pm • directions and tickets ($30/$39) at www.tannerypondconcerts.org DANCE Jacob’s Pillow • Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Eastman (July 11-15) • today’s times, 2 & 8 pm • Ted Shawn Theatre • info and tickets ($45-$78) at jacobspillow.org Jacob’s Pillow • PHILADANCO! (July 11-15) • today’s times, 2:15 & 8:15 pm • Doris Duke Theatre • info and tickets ($25-$45) at jacobspillow.org THEATER Adirondack Theatre • “LOCH NESS (runs July 5-14) • 2 pm Barrington Stage • “The Cake” (runs June 21-July 15) • 3 & 7:30 pm Barrington Stage • “A Doll’s House, Part 2” (runs July 12-28) • 8 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 “Cry It Out” (runs June 21-July14) • 2 & 7:30 pm Fort Salem • “Frank and Stein” (runs July 13-15) • 8 pm Mac-Haydn • ”Mamma Mia! (runs July 5-22) • 4 & 8 pm Oldcastle • ”The Whipping Man (runs July 13-22) • 2 & 7:30 pm Shakespeare & Co • “Morning After Grace” (runs through July 15) • 3 pm Theater Barn • “The Mousetrap” (runs July 5-22) • 4 & 8 pm Williamstown Theatre • “The Closet” (through July 14) • 3 & 8 pm Williamstown Theatre • “Artney Jackson” (July 11-22) • 3:30 & 8 pm FILM Mahaiwe • Oasis7 Pictures presents “Penny Land” — A young man drifts through life dreaming about striking it rich by betting on the shady world of penny stocks • 8 pm • tickets ($15) at www.mahaiwe.org MISC. Northshire (Manchester store) • Book Signing with cartoonist Alison Bechdel at Manchester Community Library in conjunction with the exhibition (July 12-19) of a selection of images from “Self-Confessed!: the Inappropriately Intimate Comics of Alison Bechdel” • signing today, 4-6 pm • www.northshire.com Northshire (Manchester store) • David E. Sanger, national security correspondent for the New York Times, discusses his new book, “The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age” • 6 pm • www.northshire.com Northshire (Saratoga store) • Author Maurice Hebert and illustrator Megan Tennant present a special story time celebrating the release of their latest picture book, “The Kingdom Without Rhyme.”` • 11 am • www.northshire.com Artisan Trails in Washington County (NY) • Washington County artisans/artists invite the public to visit their stores/galleries Map showing the participating studios with info about each artist, including website and phone number, at www.artisan-trails.com Northshire (Manchester store) • KIDS event “Magic Tree House: Passport to Adventure Summer Camp” — A morning of fun games, activities, and crafts based on the beloved series •10 am-noon • www.northshire.com