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Easy to find, just drive to Chester, park at the Town Hall and you are there.

Chester Theatre Company Announces 2012 Season

The Chester Theatre Company has always had a knack for finding new and unusual comedies and dramas, often verging on the existential and sometimes experimental, but always entertaining and accessible to curious theatre-goers. Click on their Town Hall playing space for info.

Easy to find, just drive to Chester, park at the Town Hall and you are there.

Chester Theatre Company Announces 2012 Season

The Chester Theatre Company has always had a knack for finding new and unusual comedies and dramas, often verging on the existential and sometimes experimental, but always entertaining and accessible to curious theatre-goers. Click on their Town Hall playing space for info.

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SPAC’s Calendar of Events for 2012 features New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Saratoga, Cabaret, Jazz

With a nonstop array of classical, jazz, pop and cabaret music, plus dance ranging from Bill T. Jones to the New York City Ballet (with live orchestra no less) SPAC is another major destination within driving distance of the Berkshires. Click on image above for their 2012 Calendar of Events.

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SPAC’s Calendar of Events for 2012 features New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Saratoga, Cabaret, Jazz

With a nonstop array of classical, jazz, pop and cabaret music, plus dance ranging from Bill T. Jones to the New York City Ballet (with live orchestra no less) SPAC is another major destination within driving distance of the Berkshires. Click on image above for their 2012 Calendar of Events.

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All-star cast announced for Verdi’s “Ernani,” next in The Met’s Live in HD series

The Feb. 25 transmission will be screened by The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, the Clark Art Museum in Williamstown and the Beacon Cinemas in Pittsfield. The Mahaiwe has also scheduled an encore presentation on Wednesday, March 7 at 1:00 pm. Click the pic for details.

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All-star cast announced for Verdi’s “Ernani,” next in The Met’s Live in HD series

The Feb. 25 transmission will be screened by The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, the Clark Art Museum in Williamstown and the Beacon Cinemas in Pittsfield. The Mahaiwe has also scheduled an encore presentation on Wednesday, March 7 at 1:00 pm. Click the pic for details.

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The Smartphone Film Festival is a Pittsfield original for the 10×10 on North

The Berkshire International Film Festival and the Beacon Cinema joined together for the Berkshires’ first-ever Smartphone Film Festival – a new take on the film festival scene, as part of the 10×10 On North Festival taking place February 16-26 in downtown Pittsfield. Click on headline above for full story.

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The Smartphone Film Festival is a Pittsfield original for the 10×10 on North

The Berkshire International Film Festival and the Beacon Cinema joined together for the Berkshires’ first-ever Smartphone Film Festival – a new take on the film festival scene, as part of the 10×10 On North Festival taking place February 16-26 in downtown Pittsfield. Click on headline above for full story.

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Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons” replaces “The Price” in Barrington Stage’s 2012 Lineup

Changes: The previously announced production of Arthur Miller’s The Price has been dropped from the season. A Broadway revival is planned of the 1968 Tony-winning drama. In its place is Miller’s Tony winning All My Sons Click on image for story.

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Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons” replaces “The Price” in Barrington Stage’s 2012 Lineup

Changes: The previously announced production of Arthur Miller’s The Price has been dropped from the season. A Broadway revival is planned of the 1968 Tony-winning drama. In its place is Miller’s Tony winning All My Sons Click on image for story.

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The (Almost) Complete 2012 Summer Schedules from Berkshire on Stage

Click your mouse on the calendar above to see our planning page containing key links and quick summaries of Berkshire performances for Summer, 2012.

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Saskatchewan Summer Star Party, August 2010

The (Almost) Complete 2012 Summer Schedules from Berkshire on Stage

Click your mouse on the calendar above to see our planning page containing key links and quick summaries of Berkshire performances for Summer, 2012.

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Laissez les bons temps rouler – the Cajuns are coming to Pittsfield! BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet at the Colonial

Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh; Son of a gun, we’ll have big fun on the bayou – the joy of Cajun and Zydeco music is irresistible, click on the fiddler above for a little pre-Mardi Gras fun.

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Laissez les bons temps rouler – the Cajuns are coming to Pittsfield! BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet at the Colonial

Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh; Son of a gun, we’ll have big fun on the bayou – the joy of Cajun and Zydeco music is irresistible, click on the fiddler above for a little pre-Mardi Gras fun.

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WAM Theatre Plans New Dworkin Play, Explores Politics, Arts, Technology in 2012

The spotlight’s on the Women’s Action Movement Theatre in 2012 as they premiere a new play by Susan Dworkin, undertake a 24 Hour theatre project and become resident artists at Pittsfield’s WordxWord Festival. Click photo above for story.

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WAM Theatre Plans New Dworkin Play, Explores Politics, Arts, Technology in 2012

The spotlight’s on the Women’s Action Movement Theatre in 2012 as they premiere a new play by Susan Dworkin, undertake a 24 Hour theatre project and become resident artists at Pittsfield’s WordxWord Festival. Click photo above for story.

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Valentine’s Weekend with a Pulitzer Prize Winner and Shakespeare & Company

The Learned Ladies of Molière’s masterful and frothy farce kick it up a notch with a Valentine’s weekend chocked full of not only outrageous comedy but delicious and decadent brunch fare, and a special Talkback treat with double Pulitzer Prize winner and translator of the comedy, the Berkshire’s own Richard Wilbur. Point and/or click on the heart above.

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Valentine’s Weekend with a Pulitzer Prize Winner and Shakespeare & Company

The Learned Ladies of Molière’s masterful and frothy farce kick it up a notch with a Valentine’s weekend chocked full of not only outrageous comedy but delicious and decadent brunch fare, and a special Talkback treat with double Pulitzer Prize winner and translator of the comedy, the Berkshire’s own Richard Wilbur. Point and/or click on the heart above.

The Cohoes Music Hall is a historic hall in use since the 1800's.

Planning Ahead: Cohoes (NY) Music Hall Announces its 2012-13 Shows

With ten shows planned for their tenth anniversary, the Cohoes Music Hall and C-R Productions continue the madcap pace of new musicals in the historic old house. Click on the image above to read about their choices.

The Cohoes Music Hall is a historic hall in use since the 1800's.

Planning Ahead: Cohoes (NY) Music Hall Announces its 2012-13 Shows

With ten shows planned for their tenth anniversary, the Cohoes Music Hall and C-R Productions continue the madcap pace of new musicals in the historic old house. Click on the image above to read about their choices.

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China’s most celebrated dancer Jin Xing is transgendered, original, rarely seen

The Jin Xing Dance Theatre makes a rare appearance in the USA in Great Barrington, at the Mahaiwe on Friday, February 10 at 8:00pm. And as interesting as the transgender story of Jin Xing may be, it’s the dance that will have everyone talking. Click on the photo of Jin for a fascinating preview.

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China’s most celebrated dancer Jin Xing is transgendered, original, rarely seen

The Jin Xing Dance Theatre makes a rare appearance in the USA in Great Barrington, at the Mahaiwe on Friday, February 10 at 8:00pm. And as interesting as the transgender story of Jin Xing may be, it’s the dance that will have everyone talking. Click on the photo of Jin for a fascinating preview.

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“The Misanthrope” will be a Humanitarian for one night as WTF helps Higher Ground

A reading of Moliere’s The Misanthrop will benefit Higher Ground, a Williamstown community organization that was formed after TS Irene displaced many from the Spruces. Click on image above for the story as to how this came about.

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“The Misanthrope” will be a Humanitarian for one night as WTF helps Higher Ground

A reading of Moliere’s The Misanthrop will benefit Higher Ground, a Williamstown community organization that was formed after TS Irene displaced many from the Spruces. Click on image above for the story as to how this came about.

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Cabin Fever Fest in Lee includes Cajun Food for Mardi Gras, Swimsuit Strut, and all that jazz

A Bathing Suit Strut down Main Street will delight exhibitionists, and those who pine for a real Mardi Gras feast will have a chance with a Cajun Dinner, plus lots more activities keep the dead of winter from being a bore in Lee, MA. Click the swimsuits for details and calendar of events.

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Cabin Fever Fest in Lee includes Cajun Food for Mardi Gras, Swimsuit Strut, and all that jazz

A Bathing Suit Strut down Main Street will delight exhibitionists, and those who pine for a real Mardi Gras feast will have a chance with a Cajun Dinner, plus lots more activities keep the dead of winter from being a bore in Lee, MA. Click the swimsuits for details and calendar of events.