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THE CALENDAR  • CALENDAR DIRECTORYEXHIBITIONS

November 11-17November 18-24 • November 25-30

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SATURDAY

25

 

MUSIC


Caffè Lena • A Joyful Noise! Gospel Brunch — Your ticket gets you a soul-cleansing afternoon of music plus a soul-satisfying brunch by Hattie’s Restaurant upstairs • 1 pm • info and tickets ($35/$30) at www.caffelena.org

 

Caffè Lena • THIS EVENT IS A REPEAT OF THE EVENT ON NOV. 20: The Rochmon Record Club comes together to listen and learn about Carole King’s landmark 1971 album “Tapestry,” one of the best-selling albums of all time written and performed by one of Rock & Rolls best-selling composers, Carole King! 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

 

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Ghent Playhouse • “Elves and Shoemaker” (runs Nov. 23-25, Nov. 30 - Dec. 2; Dec. 7-9) • 2 pm


 

 

26

 

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



 


 

TUESDAY
27

 

STORYTELLING


Caffè Lena • Storytelling Open Mic (every 4th Tues.)
Tonight’s featured teller, Siri Allison • Doors and sign-up at 6:30 pm, tellings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm • tickets ($5) at door • www.caffelena.org

 

MISC.


North Chatham Library • Healthy Food Tasting Demonstration with Rebecca Polmateer. Learn about the updates on nutrition with food tasting. The science on cholesterol, fats, and healthiest food choices has changed. Learn the newest information from Cooperative Extension. Then, watch a demonstration on healthy food preparation & sample some of the items • 10 am • at the Malden Bridge Community Center • FREE • To register, please call the library at 518-766-3211 or email at nclibrary@fairpoint.net



 

28

 

MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Acoustic Blues Open Mic & Jam: Members of the Saratoga Acoustic Blues Society welcome players of all ages to perform original or traditional blues songs on the Caffe Lena stage • 7 pm • tickets ($5) at door • www.caffelena.org

 

Williams • MIDWEEK MUSIC • 12:15 pm (bring lunch) • Chapin Hall • music.williams.edu


Ventfort Hall • The great-great-grandson of the literary legend Charles Dickens, British actor Gerald Charles Dickens presents a one-man theatrical performance of his ancestor’s classic work “A Christmas Carol” • 4 pm • tickets for “A Christmas Carol” and the elegant Victorian tea are $50. For information or reservations call Ventfort Hall at 413-637-3206 or visit info@gildedage.org

 

MISC.

 

Northshire Saratoga Knit Wits Reading Group discusses “Magpie Murders: A Novel” by Anthony Horowitz • 6:30 pm • Please email Leah Moore at lmoore@northshire.com to inquire or join this group!

 


 

THURSDAY

29

 

MUSIC


Caffè Lena • The Wiyos, re-introducing the folk revival’s old-timey style to today’s folk audience • 7 pm • tickets ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) and info at www.caffelena.org

 

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Skidmore College • “We Used to Wear Bonnets” • 8 pm

 

FILM

 

Cafe Palestina • film “The Iron Wall,” historical overview explaining how Palestinian land was taken and how settlements work. There are interviews with Jeff Halper of ICAHD (Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions) and others • 7:30 pm • at the Friends Meeting House in Great Barrington, MA • FREE • For info, email cafe.palestina@yahoo.com


30

 

MUSIC


Caffè Lena • Jeanne O’Connor & The New Standard — big, fun jazz and soul band that “will make you fall in love the great songwriters of the 60s and 70s all over again” • 8 pm • tickets ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) and info at www.caffelena.org

 

Helsinki Hudson • Hudson Valley-based trio, The Wiyos — Beloved for their unique blend of early swing jazz, rural folk, old-time blues and Appalachian music • 9 pm (doors 6 pm) • info and tickets ($18) at helsinkihudson.com

 

Hubbard Hall • The McKrells — Kevin McKrell has toured extensively in both the US and Ireland with his unique Celtic bluegrass sound • 7 pm • Adults $25; Students $10 • info at 518-677-2495 or www.hubbardhall.org


Williams • Williams Jazz Ensemble • 8 pm • Chapin Hall • music.williams.edu


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Ghent Playhouse • “Elves and Shoemaker” (runs Nov. 23-25, Nov. 30 - Dec. 2; Dec. 7-9) • 8 pm


Skidmore College • “We Used to Wear Bonnets” • 8 pm

 

MISC.


Northshire (Manchester store) • Glenn Stout & Richard Johnson present “The Pats: An Illustrated History of the New England Patriots” 6 pm • more info at www.northshire.com

 

DECEMBER 1

 

MUSIC

 

Hubbard Hall • Holiday Cabaret • 7 pm • Adults $10; Students $5 • info at 518-677-2495 or www.hubbardhall.org

 

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Ghent Playhouse • “Elves and Shoemaker” (runs Nov. 23-25, Nov. 30 - Dec. 2; Dec. 7-9) • 8 pm

 

MISC.

 

Northshire (Saratoga store) ticketed event: Joseph Fink in Conversation. The best-selling author has a new book. Tickets are $5, and are good for general admission to the event & $5 off a copy of Fink’s new book “Alice Isn’t Dead” • tickets and details at www.northshire.com

 

Zion Lutheran Church of Pittsfield seeks vendors for their Annual Winter Craft Fair today 10 am–2 pm at the church, located at 74 First Street in Pittsfield. The craft fair will be held in the recently renovated and fully accessible sanctuary.
Vendor applications are available on the website (zionlutheranpittsfield.org) or by calling the church (413-443-2535) and leaving a message with name and mailing address.