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THE CALENDAR  • CALENDAR DIRECTORYEXHIBITIONS

May 6-12 May 13-19 • May 20-26 • May 27-31

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MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Geoff Muldaur— one of the great voices and musical forces to emerge from the folk, blues and folk-rock scenes centered in Cambridge, MA and Woodstock, NY • 7 pm • info and tickets ($25/$22 or $12.50 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

Paramount • Mozart’s “Cosi Fan Tutte” • 12:55 pm • info and tickets (adult $23 / student $10) at www.paramountvt.org or 802-775-09

 

THEATER
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Berkshire Theatre Group presents “There Are Things I Didn’t Tell You” (runs May 19, 20, 26, 27) • 2 pm


Dorset Players •“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (May & 25-27).• today’s time, 2 pm


Ghent Playhouse • “Our Town” (runs May 18-June 3) • today’s time, 2 pm


Two of Us Productions presents ”Lend Me a Tenor” (runs May 18-27) • 3 pm


Mahaiwe • London National Theatre in HD: “MacBeth” • 2 pm • $17, or $10 for those 21 and under • www.mahaiwe.org

 

FILM


Images • film“RBG” about U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who has unexpectedlly become a pop culture icon (runs May 18-24) • today’s times,3:30 & 5 pm • 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

 

FILM


Images • film“RBG” about U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who has unexpectedlly become a pop culture icon (runs May 18-24) • today’s times, 2:30, 4:30, 7 & 9 pm • www.imagescinema.org

 

 


 

Tuesday
22

 

MUSIC

 

Caffè Lena • Storyteling Open Mic with some featured tellers • Doors and sign-up at 6:30, tellings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm • tickets ($5) at door • www.caffelena.org”

 

FILM


Crandall Library • film “Goodbye Christopher Robin “ (2017) A rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’s author A. A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie-the-Pooh • 2:30 & 6:30 pm • Community Room • 518-792-6508 or www.crandalllibrary.org

 

Images • film“RBG” about U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who has unexpectedlly become a pop culture icon (runs May 18-24) • today’s times, 2:30, 4:30, 7 & 9 pm • www.imagescinema.org

 

MISC.


Northshire Saratoga Parent Child Reading Group meets to discuss “One Crazy Summer ” by Rita Williams-Garcia • 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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MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Acoustic Blues Jam with host Sonny Speed • 7 pm • tickets ($5) at door • www.caffelena.org

 

THEATER
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Barrington Stage • “Typhoid Mary” (runs May 23-June 16) • 7:30 pm




 

 

Thursday
24

 

MUSIC


Berkshire Theatre Group • On The Stage Series: Misty Blues CD Release Concert • 7 pm • at the Colonial • tickets ($20) at 413-997-4444 or wwwberkshiretheatregroup.org


Caffè Lena • The Bright Series: Mama’s Broke, a powerful duo that came together on the road, which continues to shape their unique gritty style • 7 pm • info and tickets ($16/$14 or $8 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

 

Helsinki Hudson • Deborah Hanlon • 7 pm (doors 5 pm) • info and tickets ($35-$40) at helsinkihudson.com

 

THEATER
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Barrington Stage • “Typhoid Mary” (runs May 23-J •une 16) • 7:30 pm


Mac-Hadyn • “Damn Yankees” (runs May 24-June 3) • 2 & 8 pm


Shakespeare • preview “Morning After Grace” (runs May 24-July 15) • 7:30 pm
• 7:30 pm

 

MISC.

 

Schuylerville Public Library • Meet Susan B. Anthony! Susan Brownell Anthony was a pioneer leader of the cause for women’s suffrage. Linda McKenney brings Susan to life and takes her audience on Susan’s journey from childhood to her death, providing snippets of her life and roles in Temperance, Abolition and The Women’s Suffrage Movement.• 6 pm • 52 Ferry Street Schuylerville, NY • 518-695-6641

 

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MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Singer-songwriter Sawyer Fredericks (May 25, 26, & 27) • 8 pm • 7 pm • SOLD OUT

 

Helsinki Hudson • Big Takeover — . Fronted by Jamaican-born singer & songwriter Neenee Rushie, the band is backed by a tight rhythm section and a two-piece horn section • 9 pm (doors 6 pm) • info and tickets ($15) at helsinkihudson.com

 

FILM


Images • film“The Rider” — A young rodeo star is badly iinjured by a horse (runs May 25-31) • today’s times, 2:25, 4:30, 7 & 9:05 pm • www.imagescinema.org

 

MISC.

 

Northshire (Manchester store) • Meg Little Reilly presents “Everything That Follows,” a novel about friends who must choose between self-preservation and doing the right thing in the wake of a fatal boating accident • 6 pm • www.northshire.com

 

Northshire (Saratoga store) • Larry Lewis presents the story behind his book “Sadie’s Boys” — about two poor Jewish soldiers from Brooklyn who fought for their country, and of the mother who fought for her sons • 6 pm • www.northshire.com

 

Northshire (Saratoga store) • Himanee Gupta-Carlson, a professor at Empire State College, shares her book “Muncie India(na): Middletown and Asian America” and draws parallels between her descriptions of Muncie and life in Saratoga Springs • 6 pm • www.northshire.com

 

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Caffè Lena • Singer-songwriter Sawyer Fredericks (May 25, 26, & 27) • 8 pm • 8 pm • SOLD OUT

 

Mahaiwe • LitNet presents a Benefit Concert with pianist Emanuel Ax playing the works of Beethoven, Liszt, and Mozart • 7:30 pm • $54-$204 • www.mahaiwe.org

 

DANCE

 

Paramount • Miss Lorraine’s School of Dance presents “SHOWTIME!” • 1 & 6 pm • Adults $20 / Seniors & 12 and Under $17 at www.paramountvt.org or 802-775-0903

 

THEATER
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Barrington Stage • “Typhoid Mary” (runs May 23-June 16) • 7:30 pm


Berkshire Theatre Group presents “There Are Things I Didn’t Tell You” (runs May 19, 20, 26, 27) • 7 pm


Dorset Players •“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (May 18-20 & 25-27).• today’s time, 7:30 pm


Ghent Playhouse • “Our Town” (runs May 18-June 3) • today’s time, 8 pm


Mac-Hadyn • “Damn Yankees” (runs May 24-June 3) • 4 & 8 pm


Shakespeare • preview “Morning After Grace” (runs May 24-July 15) • 7:30 pm


Two of Us Productions presents ”Lend Me a Tenor” (runs May 18-27) • 7:30 pm

 

FILM


Images • film“The Rider” — A young rodeo star is badly iinjured by a horse (runs May 25-31) • today’s times, 2:25, 4:30, 7 & 9:05 pm • www.imagescinema.org

 

MISC.

 

Northshire (Manchester store) • Orvis event: Jeffrey Ryan presents “Hiking the Appalachian Trail” • 11 am-2 pm • at Orvis (the Manchester Store-4810 Main Street) • www.northshire.com

 

OTIS TAG SALE from 9 am - 3 pm at the Otis Ridge Ski area parking lot, on Route 23. $10 per table space for Otis residents and $15 per table space for non-residents.Bring your own tables. Spaces fill up quickly so call Vicki at 413.269.4008 to reserve your spot. It’s time to clean out your house and garage and be ready for the TAG SALE!

 

Town of Hillsdale Flea Market
returns, an event that draws hundreds of residents and visitors to the center of town each year. Organizers of the non-profit fundraising event are seeking vendors to sell a wide variety of goods, ranging from kitchenware, furniture, toys, garden items and clothing to antiques and collectibles • The market opens at 8 am for early-bird shoppers, at a donation of $10 a person. Free attendance begins at 9 am. The market ends at 3 pm. Rain date 5/27 • in the Hillsdale Hamlet Park, located just southwest of the traffic light at the intersection of N.Y. Routes 22 and 23 • Applications for vendor spaces are available on the Hillsdale home page at www.HillsdaleNY.com


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