Monthly Archives: November 2011
A very lively December Calendar Guarantees Holiday Fun for all
(Photo above of Winter in the Berkshires by Debbbie Storie.) Here’s our roundup of Holiday fun for friends and family to enjoy this month. With Nutcrackers, Santas and Christmas Carols all over the place, the hills are more alive than
A very lively December Calendar Guarantees Holiday Fun for all
(Photo above of Winter in the Berkshires by Debbbie Storie.) Here’s our roundup of Holiday fun for friends and family to enjoy this month. With Nutcrackers, Santas and Christmas Carols all over the place, the hills are more alive than
“Occupy Broadway” Included 24 Hours of Free Performances
For an update on the event itself, read our follow up story, Occupy Broadway Draws SRO Crowd in Midtown Occupy Broadway is described as “a symbolic attempt to regain the space of theatre as an accessible, popular art form, bringing
“Occupy Broadway” Included 24 Hours of Free Performances
For an update on the event itself, read our follow up story, Occupy Broadway Draws SRO Crowd in Midtown Occupy Broadway is described as “a symbolic attempt to regain the space of theatre as an accessible, popular art form, bringing
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical for ages 4 and up at Colonial Dec. 4
It sounds so simple, just a quick trip to the laundromat with Daddy, Trixie and her beloved Knuffle Bunny. But, before you know it things go horribly, hilariously wrong. Chock full of adventure, song and gigantic dancing laundry, Knuffle Bunny:
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical for ages 4 and up at Colonial Dec. 4
It sounds so simple, just a quick trip to the laundromat with Daddy, Trixie and her beloved Knuffle Bunny. But, before you know it things go horribly, hilariously wrong. Chock full of adventure, song and gigantic dancing laundry, Knuffle Bunny:
Ryan Winkles takes on Crumpet the Elf in “The Santaland Diaries” December 2-30
This week Shakespeare & Company unwraps its newest star, Ryan Winkles in the role of Crumpet the Elf in The Santaland Diaries. It will run from December 2-30, 2011 at the company’s home in Lenox, MA. Working with director Tony
Ryan Winkles takes on Crumpet the Elf in “The Santaland Diaries” December 2-30
This week Shakespeare & Company unwraps its newest star, Ryan Winkles in the role of Crumpet the Elf in The Santaland Diaries. It will run from December 2-30, 2011 at the company’s home in Lenox, MA. Working with director Tony
Japanther and Innovative “The Cake of The 3 Towers” Rocks EMPAC Dec. 2-3
Seen above: Japanther / Photo: William Gill / troyatnight.com Japanther is an art project established circa 2001 by Ian Vanek and Matt Reilly in Brooklyn, New York. They tend to create wild interactive live showings in unconventional settings, in this
Japanther and Innovative “The Cake of The 3 Towers” Rocks EMPAC Dec. 2-3
Seen above: Japanther / Photo: William Gill / troyatnight.com Japanther is an art project established circa 2001 by Ian Vanek and Matt Reilly in Brooklyn, New York. They tend to create wild interactive live showings in unconventional settings, in this
A Berkshire Christmas Dec. 3 at the Colonial Theatre with Mary Verdi & Friends
Another Berkshire tradition has begun as Mary Verdi and her many friends return to the Colonial Theatre on Saturday, December 3 at 7pm to celebrate the yuletide season in music, dance, story-telling and general merrymaking. While a bit of an
A Berkshire Christmas Dec. 3 at the Colonial Theatre with Mary Verdi & Friends
Another Berkshire tradition has begun as Mary Verdi and her many friends return to the Colonial Theatre on Saturday, December 3 at 7pm to celebrate the yuletide season in music, dance, story-telling and general merrymaking. While a bit of an
Black Friday Kicks Off Holiday Focus in Pittsfield: Events Nov. 25 – Dec 4
It’s a busy week in Pittsfield. Just check out the happenings between November 25 and December 4th! Friday: Joan Palano Ciolfi Art Opening Downtown Pittsfield’s Gallery 25 hosts a reception for a solo show of festive vintage dress paintings by Joan Palano Ciolfi,
Black Friday Kicks Off Holiday Focus in Pittsfield: Events Nov. 25 – Dec 4
It’s a busy week in Pittsfield. Just check out the happenings between November 25 and December 4th! Friday: Joan Palano Ciolfi Art Opening Downtown Pittsfield’s Gallery 25 hosts a reception for a solo show of festive vintage dress paintings by Joan Palano Ciolfi,
Pittsfield’s Big Homemade, Handmade Cultural and Christmas Holiday Festival
The City of Pittsfield invites you downtown this weekend for a festive celebration of the season! Enjoy artisanal shopping, caroling, visits from Santa, holiday film, theatre, art and more! Click here for a freedownloadable PDF guide to all the fun events and
Pittsfield’s Big Homemade, Handmade Cultural and Christmas Holiday Festival
The City of Pittsfield invites you downtown this weekend for a festive celebration of the season! Enjoy artisanal shopping, caroling, visits from Santa, holiday film, theatre, art and more! Click here for a freedownloadable PDF guide to all the fun events and
Day by Day Schedule and Listings for Tanglewood 2012, 75th Season
2012 Tanglewood Season Day by Day Listings All programs and artists are subject to change. For more about the season, soloists and 75th Anniversary Celebration, visit our2012 feature story (click here.) Programming Keys: *connotes Tanglewood debut **connotes Tanglewood and BSO debut
Day by Day Schedule and Listings for Tanglewood 2012, 75th Season
2012 Tanglewood Season Day by Day Listings All programs and artists are subject to change. For more about the season, soloists and 75th Anniversary Celebration, visit our2012 feature story (click here.) Programming Keys: *connotes Tanglewood debut **connotes Tanglewood and BSO debut
Renée Fleming delivers stunning portrayal as Handel’s Rodelinda at The Met
Renée Fleming returns to The Met: Live in HD in one of her greatest roles, the title character in Handel’s Rodelinda. In this Baroque showpiece, Fleming plays a queen who must fight treacherous enemies to keep her son safe and
Renée Fleming delivers stunning portrayal as Handel’s Rodelinda at The Met
Renée Fleming returns to The Met: Live in HD in one of her greatest roles, the title character in Handel’s Rodelinda. In this Baroque showpiece, Fleming plays a queen who must fight treacherous enemies to keep her son safe and
Bringing Back The Magic Flute and Hansel and Gretel as The Met Celebrates the Holidays
The Met: Live in HD, is about to celebrate the holidays and we are all invited. The Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live transmissions to theaters in the Berkshires and around the world, will present special encore screenings of Humperdinck’s
Bringing Back The Magic Flute and Hansel and Gretel as The Met Celebrates the Holidays
The Met: Live in HD, is about to celebrate the holidays and we are all invited. The Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live transmissions to theaters in the Berkshires and around the world, will present special encore screenings of Humperdinck’s
Downtown Pittsfield Celebrates the Holidays with Special Events December 2-4 Weekend
As a special favor to all Berkshire children, Santa will take some time off from his last minute rush of toy making to visit Pittsfield and let everyone know he is hard at work on their gifts. He will appear
Downtown Pittsfield Celebrates the Holidays with Special Events December 2-4 Weekend
As a special favor to all Berkshire children, Santa will take some time off from his last minute rush of toy making to visit Pittsfield and let everyone know he is hard at work on their gifts. He will appear
Cantilena Chamber Choir Christmas Concert and Carol Sing-along Dec. 4 in Lenox
The upcoming holiday concert by the Cantilena Chamber Concert is, for lack of a better term, a double header. Given the rather unwieldy title of “The Inexpressible Miracle: Choral music for the Sacred Season” it features music by Josquin and
Cantilena Chamber Choir Christmas Concert and Carol Sing-along Dec. 4 in Lenox
The upcoming holiday concert by the Cantilena Chamber Concert is, for lack of a better term, a double header. Given the rather unwieldy title of “The Inexpressible Miracle: Choral music for the Sacred Season” it features music by Josquin and
Holiday Cheer Everywhere: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Hartford Stage to Dec. 30
As Turkey Day approaches the news of holiday shows – from the Berkshires, nearby cities and indeed the world – start to proliferate in editor’s inboxes. Sometimes the shows they announce are new and different, but more often they are
Holiday Cheer Everywhere: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Hartford Stage to Dec. 30
As Turkey Day approaches the news of holiday shows – from the Berkshires, nearby cities and indeed the world – start to proliferate in editor’s inboxes. Sometimes the shows they announce are new and different, but more often they are
Natalie MacMaster Brings a Cape Breton Christmas to the Berkshires
Coming to the Colonial Theatre on Wednesday, November 30 at 7:30pm, the Berkshire Theatre Group has announced that renowned fiddler and Celtic musician, Natalie MacMaster will present Christmas in Cape Breton. This unusual holiday treat is sponsored by Nelson E.
Natalie MacMaster Brings a Cape Breton Christmas to the Berkshires
Coming to the Colonial Theatre on Wednesday, November 30 at 7:30pm, the Berkshire Theatre Group has announced that renowned fiddler and Celtic musician, Natalie MacMaster will present Christmas in Cape Breton. This unusual holiday treat is sponsored by Nelson E.
Real Kids Reinvent Tradition in Castle Hill’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Dec. 2-18
(Photo Above by Peggy Reeves) Holiday traditions get a once over when the kids take over the stage for a holiday show that does a lot to freshen up our favorite traditions. We love the Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol,
Real Kids Reinvent Tradition in Castle Hill’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Dec. 2-18
(Photo Above by Peggy Reeves) Holiday traditions get a once over when the kids take over the stage for a holiday show that does a lot to freshen up our favorite traditions. We love the Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol,
$1.5 Million in MCC Cultural Facility Grants Allocated to Western Mass, 853K to Berkshires
The Berkshires and Western Massachusetts were a major winner when Governor Deval Patrick announced $7.4 million in grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF). Close to $1.5 million will come directly to those of us in the Western part
$1.5 Million in MCC Cultural Facility Grants Allocated to Western Mass, 853K to Berkshires
The Berkshires and Western Massachusetts were a major winner when Governor Deval Patrick announced $7.4 million in grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF). Close to $1.5 million will come directly to those of us in the Western part
RPI’s Neil Rolnick performs “Mono” on Dec. 1 – A Musical Work about Hearing Loss
Drawing on a personal experience of hearing loss, composer and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Professor Neil Rolnick will perform portions of his latest composition – titled “MONO” – an exploration of the nature and fragility of sensory perception, Dec. 1 at
RPI’s Neil Rolnick performs “Mono” on Dec. 1 – A Musical Work about Hearing Loss
Drawing on a personal experience of hearing loss, composer and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Professor Neil Rolnick will perform portions of his latest composition – titled “MONO” – an exploration of the nature and fragility of sensory perception, Dec. 1 at
