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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Radio and Juliet: Classic Meets Originality at Its Finest
By Jonathan DelSordo 02:50PM / Monday, July 06, 2009
(Photo by
Karli Cadel)
Jacob’s Pillow a perfect fit for Edward Clug’s creative genius
BECKET, Mass - Radiohead’s alternative eclectic music has received high acclaim and their fan base stretches far and wide. So has the works of William Shakespeare. Choreographer Edward Clug masterfully has conjoined the music of Radiohead and the Romeo and Juliet narrative for a jaw-dropping sixty minute modernized telling through an active melodic dance.
Romanian-born Clug’s six performance stint at Jacob’s Pillow from July 1-5 was a perfect fit. Founded in 1933 by Ted Shawn, Jacob’s Pillow’s 161 acres includes historic buildings, beautifully landscaped grounds and generous hospitality from its diligent workers.
Never in my life have I seen such a take on something so concrete as in Romeo and Juliet. Baz Lurhmann’s vision as writer and director in the 1996 version of the classic was the closest resemblance, but furthest from style and uniqueness.
The fluidity of motion adapted the modernized Shakespearian work into a beautiful take on a world renowned classic. Clug exemplified his dedication in every vigorous step in the telling of an age old story like we’ve never seen before.
“Ideoteque’, one of Radiohead’s most recognizable scores, was the highlight dance of the evening. As all six male performers embraced white masks as they fought for Juliet’s attention in two separate groups of warring, fast paced, mind-blowing story telling efficiency.
Tujuana Krizman truly stole the show as Juliet. Krizman’s range and smoothness through the complexities of ballet and modernistic moves were an utter delight to witness.
Alongside Krizman and Clug were five other equally as talented male dancers. Martjaz Marin, Sergiu Moga, Gaj Zmavc, Tiberiu Marta and Eugen Dobrescu. Together, this ensemble of dancers forcefully embodied first-rate steps matched with a passionate successful aberrant nature.
Adapting to this complex style of storytelling for some time now, Clug’s special attention to lighting and video effects put a new spin on all things uncharacteristic and outright astonishing. Shades of classic film making dating back to Film Noir were evident and used to perfection.
“This is a beautifully conceived production performed by sleek and gorgeous dancers,” said Ella Baff, Jacob’s Pillow Executive Director. “Edward Clug updates Shakespeare’s story while remaining faithful to what make Romeo and Juliet a classic – conflict, drama and romance. And a complex and intriguing score by Radiohead is the icing on the cake.”
As for Clug, he’s involved with Ballet Maribor, the national ballet of Slovenia, originating as a soloist in 1991. Clug has received acclaim for his works since 1996, when he choreographed the Theatre Maribor’s production of Babylon. Just seven years later, Clug was appointed head of Ballet Maribor in 2003.
Clug’s originality and attention to uncharacteristic story telling was unmatched by any other performance I’ve ever seen. I will be the first in line for future Edward Clug shows to see him engage in the unconventional molding of seemingly opposite ideas and mediums worked to perfection.
excellent article...I'm sorry I missed the performance..thanks for keeping me up to date on what's happening in the Berkshires...can't wait to get back to "God's Country" and take advantage of the cultural events
from: ML Papa
on: 07-11-2009
I agree with the description Jon has so masterfully written that this Jacob's Pillow production was riviting and spellbound. As an over 50 audience I found the music and storyline were a perfect fit. I can honestly say I never heard any of Radiohead music before this performance. I have seen many stage and movie depictions of Romeo and Juliet, but have never experienced such a riveting performance as what I experienced at this stunning performance of dance, emotions, and art.