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The Barn at Egremont Village Inn • Guy Davis, who has spent his musical life carrying his message of the blues around the world • 7 pm • 17 Main St., South Egremont, MA • more info and tickets ($20) at www.theegremontbarn.com

Caffè Lena • Bright Series: Che Apalache, a four-man string band based in Buenos Aires with members from Argentina, Mexico and the United States • 7 pm • info and tickets ($20/$18 or $10 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

Hubbard Hall • afternoon of chamber music in the Hall with Dan Shulman, featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven, Paganini, Poulenc and Bartok, and led by one of our favorite local musicians and conductors • 4 pm • $25 adults or $10 for students 21 and under • info at 518-677-2495 or www.hubbardhall.org

Jazz at the Lake (Sept. 15 & 16) sponsored by Lake George Arts Project • today 1 pm: Paul McCandless
with Charged Particles
2:45: Jim Ridl Quartet
4:30: Sharel Cassity - Elektra
with Ingrid Jensen • at Shepard Park, Lake George • free

WAM Theatre • The next event in the Fresh Takes staged readings series is “Escaped Alone” by Caryl Churchill • 3:30 pm • at the Old Town Hall, home to the West Stockbridge Historical Society at 9 Main Street in that town. • tickets\ and info at www.WAMTheatre.com

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Theater Barn • “The Decorator” (runs Sept. 7-23) • 2 pm

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Northshire (Saratoga store) • Science Sunday — an afternoon of hands-on science fun with author Sara C. Levine, as she shares activities inspired by her books “Fossil by Fossil,” “Tooth by Tooth” and “Bone by Bone” • pm • www.northshire.com

BENNINGTON QUILTFEST ()runs September 15-16) • 25th Anniversary Show Presented by Quiet Valley Quilters’ Guild. 140 New Quilts, Demonstrations, Quilt Raffle, Challenge Quilts, Special Exhibit of Quilts from the First 24 Years, Vendors, and Quiltfest Café. Featured Quilter and Lecturer: Lynn Wheatley • today’s times, 9 am-5 pm • at Mount Anthony Union Middle School, 747 East Road, Bennington, VT • admission $7 •

www.benningtonquiltfest.com

Heritage Walks Weekends (four consecutive weekends: Sept. 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23; 29 & 30) • choice of 60+ FREE, guided interpretive walking tours at historic, cultural and natural resource sites throughout the Housatonic Heritage Area in Berkshire County, MA. and Litchfield County, CT • Visit website www.HousatonicHeritage.org/Heritage-Walks to view the entire schedule of tours, or email programs@HousatonicHeritage.org to request an event brochure be mailed to you

Schuylerville, N.Y. Neighborhood tag sale • Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 15-16) • 9 am-5 pm • Hessian Drive and Ranger Road, Schuylerville, N.Y.

Kinderhook Library Book Sale • Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 15-16) • today, 1-3 pm • McNary Center o St. Paul’s Church, Sylvester Street, Kinderhook, N.Y.

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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

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Northshire (Saratoga store) • Amy Siskind presents “The List: A Week-by-Week Reckoning of Trump’s First Year” • 8 pm • AT Gannett Auditorium in Palamountain Hall, Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
• 7 pm • www.northshire.com

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Caffè Lena • The Rochmon Record Club comes together to listen and learn about Queen’s 4th album: “Night at the Opera,” which was released in 1975 and shattered every rule about writing, recording and releasing a pop album. 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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Lake Theatre • “The Long Weekend” (Sept. 14-Oct.13) • 11:30 am

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Northshire History Reading Group (Manchester store) meets to discuss “Your Country, My Country: A Unified History of the United States and Canada” by Robert Bothwell • 5:30 pm • at the bookstore • Please email Louise Jones at ljones@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

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Lake Theatre • “The Long Weekend” (Sept. 14-Oct.13) • 11:30 am

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Northshire Dark Side Reading Group (Manchester store) meets to discuss “Mischling” by Affinity KonarAffinity Konar Affinity Konar • 1 pm • at the bookstore • Please email Alden Graves at agraves@northshire.com to inquire or join this group!

THURSDAY

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Caffè Lena • Popa Chubby, born Ted Horowitz, who has been hard rocking the blues in his fierce and soulful way for more than 25 years • 7 pm • info and tickets ($25/$22 or $12.50 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

Crandall Library • Live! Folklife Concert series: today, Imar, drawing on the shared traditions of Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man • 7 pm (doors, 6:30 pm) • Community Room • free • more info at 518-792-6508 x237 or www.crandalllibrary.org

Helsinki Hudson • Deborah Hanlon, who has “the unique ability to connect with loved ones who’ve crossed over. You will feel comfort, peace and hope in a calm, relaxed and nonjudgmental manner” • 7 pm (doors 5 pm) • info and tickets ($35-$40) at helsinkihudson.com

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Lake Theatre • “The Long Weekend” (Sept. 14-Oct.13) • 11:30 am

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Northshire Mystery and Thriller Reading Group (Manchester store) meets to discuss “I Let You Go” by Clare Mackintosh • 2 pm • at the bookstore • Please email Sarah Knight at sknight@northshire.com to inquire or join this group!

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Caffè Lena • Dave Gunning “captivating audiences by painting pictures through his heartfelt stories and compelling songwriting, humorous lyrics and stunning musical arrangements” • 8 pm • info and tickets ($18/$16 or $9 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

Helsinki Hudson • The Hudson Dusters with special guest James Hearne • 9 pm (doors 6 pm) • info and tickets ($15) at helsinkihudson.com

Williams (‘62 Center) • Johannesburg-based choreographer Dada Masilo indelibly remixes the classical French ballet “Giselle“ drawing from contemporary idioms and traditional Tswana dance • 8 pm • $10, or $3 for students • 62center.williams.edu

Town Players of Pittsfield are presenting an encore of its musical review, “Just Say Cheese” to benefit the Pittsfield High School Theatre group, “Proteus” (also on 9/22). Written and directed by Beverly Krol, the performances are at the PHS Theatre at 300 East Street, Pittsfield starting at 7:30 pm. Ticket info: www.townplayers.org or 413, 443-9270.

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Lake Theatre • “The Long Weekend” (Sept. 14-Oct.13) • 6:30 pm

Theater Barn • “The Decorator” (runs Sept. 7-23) • 8 pm

MISC.

Northshire (Manchester store) • “The Best of Vermont Storytellers” — Come to the bookstore for an evening of great Vermont storytellers swapping tales, producing community and collectivity through distinct perspectives and shared experiences, presented by Michael Kingsbury! • 6 pm • www.northshire.com

Northshire (Saratoga store) • Marie Balet presents “Jan Balet: Living Art,” renowned mid-century artist, art director, illustrator & graphic designer • 6 pm • www.northshire.com

SPAC • Saratoga Auto Auction (also on 9/22) presented by the Saratoga Automobile Museum • today’s time,. 11:330 am • Amphitheatre • spac.org

Yoga Place • Come dance at Nataraja, a monthly gathering fo=r the local dance community on the third Friday of each month. The forming of Nataraja “came out of a desire from and for dancers of any shape, size and ability to have a safe and fun place to find their artistic expression” • 7:00-8:30 pm • at The Yoga Place, 532 Main Street in Bennington, VT • $5 donation (for the Greater Bennington Interfaith Community Services) • Please call 802-442-5331 for more information

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Fort Salem • “Cheese, Chocolate, Wine, Woman, and Song.” Literally a tasteful evening of film portraits and product samplings of local purveyors of cheese, chocolate, and wine, integrated with songs about cheese, chocolate, and wine, performed “live” by Lynne Kerr, produced in the style of last year’s Route 30 by Fort Salem Theater and Gardenworks • 7 pm • At Gardenworks Farm, 1055 Route 30, Salem

Caffè Lena • Don Armstrong — 50 years of song-making behind him! • 8 pm • info and tickets ($18/$16 or $9 for children/students) at www.caffelena.org

Guthrie Center • 2018 Troubadour Series: today,
Joe Crookston • 8 pm (doors 6 pm) • Guthrie Center, Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington • tickets $20/$25 • more info at www.guthriecenter.org

Mahaiwe • Fairview Hospital Gala presents Motown legends The Temptations • 8 pm • tickets ($53) at www.mahaiwe.org

Town Players of Pittsfield are presenting an encore of its musical review, “Just Say Cheese” to benefit the Pittsfield High School Theatre group, “Proteus” (also on 9/21). Written and directed by Beverly Krol, the performances are at the PHS Theatre at 300 East Street, Pittsfield starting at 7:30 pm. Ticket info: www.townplayers.org or 413, 443-9270.

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Lake Theatre • “The Long Weekend” (Sept. 14-Oct.13) • 6:30 pm

Theater Barn • “The Decorator” (runs Sept. 7-23) • 8 pm

MISC.

Northshire (Manchester store) announces an extra-special storytime with beloved storyteller Kate DiCamillo and cartoonist Harry Bliss for the release of GOOD ROSIE! which introduces some delightfully doggy dogs in a warm, funny tale of a timid pup who needs a friend • 2 pm • www.northshire.com

Art in the Park • a day of fine art in Saratoga Springs’ historic downtown Congress Park, curated and presented Saratoga Arts. Each exhibition features nearly 80 artists from the greater Saratoga and Capital regions, displaying and selling their original two- and three-dimensional creations and personally-designed and crafted functional art • 10 am-4 pm (Rain date Sept. 29) • at Historic Congress Park

Chapman • 18th Annual Cemetery Tour. See Life Stores performed by actors • Reservations at 518-793-2826

Heritage Walks Weekends (four consecutive weekends: Sept. 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23; 29 & 30) • choice of 60+ FREE, guided interpretive walking tours at historic, cultural and natural resource sites throughout the Housatonic Heritage Area in Berkshire County, MA. and Litchfield County, CT • Visit website www.HousatonicHeritage.org/Heritage-Walks to view the entire schedule of tours, or email programs@HousatonicHeritage.org to request an event brochure be mailed to you

SPAC • Saratoga Auto Auction (also on 9/21) presented by the Saratoga Automobile Museum • today’s time, 10 am • Amphitheatre • spac.org

William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington, MA, hosts its first annual Harvest Festival — a full day of family activities and demonstrations that celebrate local history
and agriculture in Western MA. Before there was artisanal, small-batch, locally-sourced, farm-to-table cuisine, there was the homestead and a seasonal way of living. Celebrating New England’s natural bounty at its source, the Homestead’s Harvest Festival is an opportunity to experience living off the land and learning about 19th century New England agrarian life. The day-long festival is organized by The Trustees, which owns the property • 10 am-8 m • www.thetrustees.org

Yoga Place • Pure Yoga/Divine Yoga with Peter Rizzo (two Saturdays each month) • 9:00-11:30 am • at The Yoga Place, 532 Main Street, Bennington, VT • $30 prepaid or $35 at door, or by donation. To register or for more information, call 802-447-0393 or go to www.benningtonyoga.com