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November 2006
September 23, 2006 to January 7, 2007
Sterling and Francine Clark
Art Institute
Williamstown, MA
Works on Paper: A Selection of Recent Gifts
The art collection of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute has benefited from the generosity of hundreds of donors over the course of the last half-century. An installation, Works on Paper: A Selection of Recent Gifts, presents a selection of a dozen works on paper given to the Clark in 2005 and 2006 and spans the 16th to the 20th centuries. Admission.
September 25, 2006 to January 26, 2007
Sterling and Francine Clark
Art Institute
Williamstown, MA
Gunnar Kaldewey and the Global Book
Three extraordinary artists' books produced by master printer and publisher Gunnar A. Kaldeway will be on view in the library of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. The display, Gunnar Kaldewey and the Global Book, includes works that were created at his press in nearby Poestenkill, NY.
November
1 - 30
Red
Lion Inn
Stockbridge, MA
Entertainment at the Lion's Den
Folk, Irish, Rock, Jazz and more at the Lion's Den every evening. No cover charge.
9PM (9:30 Weekends)
November 2
Sterling and Francine Clark
Art Institute
Williamstown, MA
News From Home (1977)
Catch a free screening of the film News From Home (1977, 90 min., unrated) introduced by Arden Reed, as part of the Fellows' Favorite Films series. Free. 7:30
November 3
Sterling and Francine Clark
Art Institute
Williamstown, MA
New Parents Gallery Talk
New parents, along with their babies and small children, will be treated to a relaxing hour with a Clark curator discovering and discussing a variety of art objects in the collection. The talks are most appropriate for parents with pre-toddlers. Parents are invited to attend one or all of the lectures in this engaging series. Free. 10:15AM
November 4
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Great Barrington, MA
STREB: Beyond the Wild Blue Yonder
POW! It’s ballet in a mosh pit. Thump! Boot camp under the big top. STREB combines high-flying theatrics with gravity-defying stunts. Viscerally exhausting, high-energy fusion of physical expression. Dance, acrobatics, movement… truly a magical experience not to be missed. Special one-hour family show at 3PM. Admission. 3PM, 8PM
Williamstown Early Music
Williamstown, MA
Lute Songs
Williamstown Early Music is pleased to present the first concert of its second season, a recital of Lute Songs performed by Allison Mondel, soprano, and Matthew Wright, lute. Featured music includes songs from the Renaissance era by the great English lutenist and composer John Dowland, his contemporary Thomas Campion, the Italian master Claudio Monteverdi, as well as several rarely-heard Franco-Netherlandish lute chansons. Performed in the Williams College Museum of Art's historic Weston Rotunda, WEMs first concert of the season features intimate and passionate music performed in a glorious setting. Admission. 2PM
November
4 - 5
Various Franklin County Orchards
Greenfield, MA and surrounding area
12th Annual Franklin County Cider Day
West County Winery started CiderDay in l994, to mark l0 years of fermenting. The hard cider tradition of the Franklin County hills--- part of the on-the-land, subsistence farming economy-- was changing. The number of gallons used for fermenting decreased as the century continued. Yet there still are and have been producers to talk to. CiderDay seemed a way to continue this tradition, giving fermenters a chance to meet, talk, taste and listen and to buy fresh-pressed, varietal, unadulterated cider. 10AM - 5PM
November 8
Walker House
Lenox, MA
Horror Film Series: Suspiria (1977)
Hosted by local award winning filmmaker Theodore Collatos ("The Chosen One") the series will explore the history of film horror beginning with the Expressionistic era, Hollywood, Cult, English, Slasher and Italian productions.
Suspiria: Director Dario Argento's landmark erotic and lyrical vision is a hallucinatory example of Italy's Gialli genre. Part one of a trilogy "The Three Mother's" - about ancient and powerful witches who live in various dwellings around the world in order to spread evil, Argento proves horror can be operatic in its sensory excess. A young ballet dancer arrives at an elite European dance academy only to stumble onto the occult. Will she escape the academy's unspeakable secret of supernatural evil? (413) 698-2801. Admission. 7:30PM
November 9
Sterling and Francine Clark
Art Institute
Williamstown, MA
The Comfort of Strangers (1990)
Catch a free screening of the film The Comfort of Strangers (1990, 107 min, rated R) introduced by Ernst van Alphen as part of the Fellows' Favorite Films series. Free. 7:30PM
November 11
Colonial Theatre
Pittsfield, MA
Audra McDonald
With Tony awards for performances in Carousel, Master Class, Ragtime, and A Raisin in the Sun, Julliard-trained soprano and actor Audra McDonald is frequently compared to legendary performers such as Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand. In addition to her theatrical work, she is a major concert and recording artist who appears regularly on many of the great stages of the world. She is a unique force; known for her singing voice, respected for her passion, and celebrated for her distinctive ability to weave a musical portrait that envelops audiences. Admission. 8PM
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Great Barrington, MA
Bill Frisell’s Unspeakable Orchestra
Be sure not to miss this rare re-enactment of Frisell’s 2005 Grammy award winning album. Brought back together on the Mahaiwe stage are some of the country’s finest musicians, Kenny Wollesen, Tony Scherr, Hank Roberts, Eyvind Kang, Jenny Scheinman, Ron Miles and Greg Tardy. “Unspeakable is the rare jazz project that confronts dance grooves and electronica without surrendering to them. Frisell reacts to the beats and samples but never imitates them; he always seems to be proposing alternative methods for divvying up the same pulse or evoking the same mood. Thus we get the best of both worlds — the power of electronica and the personality of an idiosyncratic musician.” –Gregory Himes, The Washington Post (Frisell)… plays the guitar like Miles Davis played the trumpet: in the hands of such radical thinkers, their instruments simply become different albums.” – Peter Monaghan, –The New Yorker. Admission. 8PM
First United Methodist Church
Pittsfield, MA
The Commander Cody Band
The band, formed in the late 1960s at the University of Michigan, released their first album Lost In The Ozone, in 1971. Since then, theyve released 25 albums and CDs. Their biggest hit Hot Rod Lincoln has sold millions of copies. They also scored hits with Rock That Boogie, Beat Me Daddy Eight To The Bar and Smoke That Cigarette. Many of their songs have been featured in movies including The Beverly Hillbillies and Coach. Their 1974 release Live From Deep in The Heart of Texas was named as one of Rolling Stones 100 Greatest of All Time. Admission. 7:30PM
November 12
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Great Barrington, MA
Imago’s FROGZ
Penguins playing musical chairs, a cat trapped in a giant paper bag, orbs running wild in the audience, a madcaprevue of illusion, comedy and fun that has inspired audiences worldwide. FROGZ is Imago’s signature work that is an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike. “Hopping, slithering, jiggling, undulating, waddling, strutting, rolling-inspired fun! Giggles galore. Captivating” –The New York Times. Admission. 3PM
November 14
Sterling and Francine Clark
Art Institute
Williamstown, MA
On Time and Tableaux Vivants
"On Time and Tableaux Vivants" will be presented by Clark Fellow Arden Reed, Dole Professor of English at Pomona College, as part of the Clark Lecture series. Free, 5:30PM
November 16
Colonial Theatre
Pittsfield, MA
Arlo Guthrie: The Guthrie Family Legacy Tour
Woody, Arlo and the Guthrie Family, featuring special guests Abe, Cathy, Annie, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion Celebrate four generations of Guthrie family music! Join Arlo, his children and grandchildren as they visit songs and share stories enriched with historic photos, slides and archival recordings. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the very heart and soul of the American folk music tradition. Admission. 8PM
November 18
Colonial Theatre
Pittsfield, MA
The ZipStohr Comedy Series Presents: Sherrod Small, Lisa Landry & guest
Dont miss a chance to see two of todays hottest comedians live on stage. Sherrod Small consistently receives rave reviews for his remarkable comedic talent and improvisation. He is the host of the wildly popular Best Week Ever on VH-1. Small can be seen weekly on NBC's Today Show and on Comedy Central. He currently appears in Jerry Seinfelds film Comedian. Lisa Landry is one of the most fearless and innovative women working in the New York City stand-up comedy scene. She recently starred in her own half-hour special "Comedy Central Presents Lisa Landry"- set to air early in 2007- and can be seen in the frequent re-runs of her 2005 appearance on Comedy Central's popular show "Premium Blend." This fall, the Louisiana native will be one of the wisecracking gals on "Brett Butler Presents: The Southern Belles of Comedy." Landry is also a contributing writer for US Weekly Magazine's satirical "Fashion Police" and was recently featured on E!'s "Top Hundred Celebrities." She has also guest starred on NBCs "Law and Order: SVU". Joining Small and Landry will be another hilarious act. Three hysterical comics in one amazingly funny show! Admission. 8PM
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Great Barrington, MA
Celebrate New Orleans!
Get out your Mardi Gras beads and get ready to second line down the one hundred year old aisles of the Mahaiwe! Starting the party will be the undisputed leaders of the Mardi Gras Indians– Big Chief Monk Boudreaux. Next on the bill are the Rebirth Brass Band, laying down New Orleans’ classics. And closing the evening are the kings of the New Orleans funk scene, winners of OffBeat Magazine’s Funkiest Band Award, Papa Grows Funk. “Papa Grows Funk has all the requisite ingredients for an ear-tickling musical gumbo: steaming Hammond, chinky guitar, wailing sax, and a seasoned rhythm section.” –Gambit Weekly “…it’s clear that Rebirth, which boasts 10 albums and has traveled the world, is the band to beat.” –Offbeat Magazine Housing sponsored by Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club. Big Chief Monk Boudreaux Papa Grows Funk Rebirth Brass Band. Admission. 8PM
November 18 - December 31
Berkshire Museum
Pittsfield, MA
22nd Annual Festival of Trees: By the Sea
Some 200 decorated trees will fill the galleries as the Festival takes on the theme, "By the Sea." Tree decorators, local businesses, organizations and school children, are encouraged to create trees inspired by the theme, from seaside resorts to pirates, from lobsters to mermaids. Nautical art, historical artifacts and natural science specimens relating to the sea will also be on view, drawn from the Berkshire Museum's extensive collection. More than 16,000 people visited the 2005 Fesitval. The Festival of Trees is sponsored by Legacy Banks.
November 20
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Great Barrington, MA
North by Northwest
A strong candidate for the most sheerly entertaining and enjoyable movie ever made by a Hollywood studio (with Citizen Kane, Only Angels Have Wings and Trouble in Paradise running neck and neck). Positioned between the much heavier and more profoundly disturbing Vertigo (1958) and the stark horror of Psycho (1960), North by Northwest (1959) is Alfred Hitchcock at his most effervescent in a romantic comedy-thriller that also features one of the definitive Cary Grant performances. Which is not to say that this is just "Hitchcock Lite"; seminal Hitchcock critic Robin Wood (in his book Hitchcock's Films Revisited) makes an airtight case for this glossy MGM production as one of The Master's "unbroken series of masterpieces from Vertigo to Marnie." It's a classic Hitchcock Wrong Man scenario. Admission. 8PM
November 24
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Great Barrington, MA
The Roches with a Holiday Twist and Jesse Winchester
The Roches are Maggie, Terre, and Suzzy, three sisters known for their swirling harmonies, extraordinary lyrical perspective and fun, lively performances. They have created a unique musical expression all their own. Their debut album was hailed as Best Record of the Year by The New York Times. We Three Kings, a collection of Christmas and Holiday songs, is a perennial favorite. The Roches have appeared on The Tonight Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, and A Prairie Home Companion. JesseWinchester weaves gospel, folk, blues and country threads into graceful, intelligent music that reflects his southern origins. He sings about affairs of the heart and mysteries of the spirit with a rare balance of clarity, gravity and humor. Admission. 8PM
November 24 - December 15
Bennington Museum
Bennington, VT
Festival of Trees
Three-week affair culminating in a Gala Finale and silent auction to benefit the museum''s public programs. Museum is decorated throughout with decorations and gifts donated for the silent auction. Seasonal events throughout the festival time. Decorations and silent auction items can be viewed during museum hours with regular museum admission.
November 25
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Great Barrington, MA
The Wizard of Oz
Follow the Yellow Brick Road right back through the front doors of the Mahaiwe, as Dorothy (and Toto too!) once again fill the screen for this Great Barrington Thanksgiving tradition. Join Dorothy (Judy Garland), and her three companions,Tin Man (Jack Haley), the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), and the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), as they travel the precarious road to Oz. Join generations of Wizard of Oz fans for this special movie presentation. Admission. 1PM, 4PM & 7PM
November 28
Sterling and Francine Clark
Art Institute
Williamstown, MA
Film Cultures: Jack Smith's Underground Playroom
Clark Fellow Ann Morris Reynolds, of the University of Texas at Austin, will discuss "Film Cultures: Jack Smith's Underground Playroom" as part of the Clark Lectures series. Free. 5:30PM
November 30
Sterling and Francine Clark
Art Institute
Williamstown, MA
Next of Kin (1984)
Catch a free screening of Next of Kin (1984, 65 min., not rated) introduced by Finbarr Barry Flood as part of the Fellows' Favorite Film series. Free. 7:30PM
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