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Saturday November 21, 2009
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The Drury Drama Team presents "Dracula" on Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 19-21.

If you don't know who these guys are, just stay home.


'Pirate Radio': Good Movie Ahoy, Mateys
Movie schedules and times

Bazaars

Nov. 21

St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.

Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.

First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.

Nov. 28

Becket Federated Church
, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.


Dec. 5

Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.


Dec. 12-13

North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Information: Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.

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Obituaries

Paul Sandler, 64
Robert J. Heideman, 73
Carol V. Vallieres, 75
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Sports

Williams College Men's Basketball Season Outlook
2009 MIAA Girls Soccer - State Division 2

Final: Wahconah vs Cardinal Spellman
Date / Time: 11/21/2009; 3:30pm
Location: Foley Stadium, Worcester
MCLA Picked Last in Men's Preseason Coaches Poll

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Cultural Pittsfield Events for Jan. 30 through Feb. 6, 2009

04:16PM / Friday, January 30, 2009


Friday Night: Guitar Blues @ the Colonial

The guitar is the foundation upon which blues is built, and Guitar Blues features three of the most acclaimed blues players in America today. Join Hot Tuna's Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jorma Kaukonen, the legendary Robben Ford and the phenomenal rising star Ruthie Foster for a very special evening of blues, featuring the wonderful six-stringed instrument that is the heart and soul of the genre. 


Friday, January 30 | 8pm | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 997-4444 | $25 /$45

Click here to visit the website of the incredible Ruthie Foster!

Saturday: Word Street Cleanup Day

Inspired by novelist Dave Eggers’ pioneering youth literary center, 826 Valencia in San Francisco, Word Street is a plucky community center on North Street serving young people with literary workshops, homework help, an afterschool drop in center, and more. Help them out at their spring cleaning & find out more about their programs & how you can get involved. Both youth & adults welcome – guaranteed to be fun!

 

Saturday, January 31 | 11am | Word Street | 163 North Street | 997-3307 | FREE


Saturday: Art @ Bagels Too

Art at Bagels Too's early winter group show of Berkshire artists closes this weekend. Thier opening reception was so much fun and so lively they decided to have a closing reception too! The show features work by Morris Bennett, Mario Caluori, Barbara Deely, and many more local artists. Refreshments will be served. 


Saturday, January 31 | 5pm | Bagels Too | 166 North Street | 499-0119 | FREE

Saturday: DJ Dance Party @ Debbie Wong's (what?!)

When worlds collide: don’t miss the Zeitgeist-sponsored dance party at Pittsfield’s iconic Debbie Wong’s Chinese Restaurant – you heard right!  DJ Jerrid Coty sez: “OK, I know it's a strange venue but it should be pretty sweet.” Enjoy fearsome Scorpion Bowls, plus free egg rolls with every drink!   


Saturday, January 31 | 8pm-midnight | Debbie Wong Restaurant | 315 Dalton Ave


Saturday: Great Singer-Songwriters!

Mission Bar and Tapas presents an evening featuring three musicians known for their talents as songwriters: Chuck E. Costa, Jenee Halstead (pictured), and Seth Glier. The intimate setting of Barrington Stage Company's Stage Two enhances the unique experience of musicians performing and sharing the stories behind their music and lyrics. 

Saturday, January 31 | 8pm | BSC Stage Two | 36 Linden Ave. | $15

Click here to check out Seth Glier, "a star in the making," according to Vineyard Times

Monday & Thursday: Berkshire Music School Events

Monday evening, get a sneak peak of the performers at the Berkshire Music School’s Cabaret Master Class with Sherri James Buxton. Thursday enjoy a free senior violin recital by Ally Lanoue.

Cabaret Class: Monday, February 2 | 6:30pm-8pm | Berkshire Music School | 30 Wendell Ave | $5 suggested donation

Violin Recital: Thursday, February 5 | 6pm | Berkshire Music School | 30 Wendell Ave | FREE

Monday: Circus Techniques Class

Get ready for the Fool's Festival! Don Jordan is teaching classes in tumbling, acrobatics, slack-rope and juggling in his downtown studio on North Street. Don Jordan studied at the Ecole Jacques Lecoq and the Gymnase du Cirque in Paris.  Learn somersaults, balances, handstands, cartwheels, front and back handsprings and more. Find out how to keep three objects in the air with only two hands.....while balancing on one foot on a very thin rope! Students can enter classes at any time and work on any level from beginner to advanced.  Classes will occur every Monday, starting this week.


Mondays, beginning February 2 | 7-9pm | Nutshell Playhouse | 7 North St. |
637-1245 | $15 per class


Thursday: Eye to Ear Lecture @ Berkshire Museum

The founder and director of Ballets Metropolis and Studio One in downtown Pittsfield, Darryl Puchiarello, will talk about his stellar career as a soloist and lead dancer with the Metropolitan Opera and his choreography for ballet companies around the world. 


Thursday, February 6th | 7:00 pm |
Berkshire Museum | 39 South St. | 443-7171 x10| FREE


Thursday: Jim Brickman @ the Colonial

Jim Brickman returns to the Colonial with vocalist Anne Cochran. One of America’s most popular romantic piano artists, Jim Brickman weaves moments from Hollywood’s timeless films and rich musical heritage into an unforgettable concert experience. The charismatic piano sensation has had enormous success with self-composed hits.

Thursday, February 5th | 7:30 pm | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South St. | 997-4444|$29-62
Click here for a sneak preview listen to Jim Brickman's beautiful music!

Next Friday: Parade Aid @ the Colonial!

Five popular local performance groups have rallied together to form a show for the benefit of the Pittsfield 4th of July Parade. The casts of Romance, Soul & Rock 'n Roll, The Oldies But Goodies, The Wanna B's, Memory Lane and Broadway to the Berkshires have joined forces to present their very best productions. Proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships will help fund Pittsfield's annual Fourth of July parade, one of the ten best in the U.S.A.!

Friday, February 6th | 7:30 pm |
The Colonial Theatre | 111 South St. | 997-4444|$12/20
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