Known across the globe as "the ultimate-feel good show,"The Choir of Manoffers up 90 minutes of indisputable joy. It combines incredible harmonies, high-energy dance and live percussion with foot-stomping choreography. The multi-talented cast of nine men sing everything from pub tunes and folk to Broadway and classic rock. The cast features world-class tap dancers, acrobats, singers, instrumentalists and poets, ensuring that there's something for everyone in this show for all ages.7:30 p.m. $39.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Methuselah Bar & Lounge with a performance by Tony Lee Thomas at 6 p.m., followed by top Irish recording artist Liam Geddes at 8p.m. Please call or text Yuki Cohen at (413) 347-2888 to reserve your spot in advance. $10 advanced reservations, $15 at door.
Nominated for Best Family Show (Off Broadway Alliance Award) and named Best Fall Theater Show for NYC Kids,Ragtag Theatre's Rapunzelfollows a troupe of actors as they present a twisted musical romp through the fairytale Rapunzel with talkin' birds, a 1980's hair stylist, a prince in a giraffe onesie and more. This drag-infused production is done in the style of Commedia dell'Arte and is highly interactive. 2 p.m. $15.
Join Jillian Bamford for a 6-week series atBerkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness.This 50-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class is a unique twist on a typical barre class. It pairs fat-scorching cardio with lean-muscle toning barre movements. All fitness levels and abilities are welcome. 6 a.m.
Whitney Center for the Arts presents a play by Taconic Stage Company, written by William Luce. Diedre Bollinger stars asLillian Helman. Set in a hospital waiting room as she maintains a vigil for her longtime love, the novelist Dashiell Hammett, Hellman remembers the people and incidents that shaped her life. This is a sometimes funny, sometimes sad but always compelling view of a remarkable woman and artist.
Bisque, Beads & Beyondtakes one of its most popular designs out of retirement. Learn to paint this on a 16x20 canvas in your choice of colors! $35. Reservations required. 6-8 p.m.
Hank Phillippi Ryan is the on-air investigative reporter for Boston's WHDHTV. She's won 34 EMMYs and dozens of journalism honors. She's also the bestselling author of 11 mysteries, with five Agathas, three Anthonys, two Macavitys, the Daphne, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. Her most recent book is the psychological thriller Trust Me. Ryan will sit down with The Berkshire Eagle's Kevin Moran for a conversation about journalism and mysteries at Barrington Stage Company's Blatt Center. $10. 6:30 p.m.
A personal look at the extraordinary life, career and artistry of Alexander McQueen. Through exclusive interviews with his closest friends and family, recovered archives, visuals and music, the film is an authentic celebration and thrilling portrait of an inspired yet tortured fashion visionary.
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Tickets On Sale for Berkshire Flyer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Amtrak, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), announced tickets are now on sale for the Berkshire Flyer.
The Berkshire Flyer is a seasonal summer passenger rail service that operates between New York City from Moynihan Train Hall and Pittsfield. The service, which began as a successful pilot in 2022, is scheduled to resume on Friday, June 21 through Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day weekend. Trains depart New York City Friday nights and return at the end of the weekend, leaving Pittsfield Sunday afternoon.
In addition, for the first time this year, the Berkshire Flyer service now includes a train from New York City to Pittsfield on Sunday mornings.
"We're thrilled to announce this season's Berkshire Flyer service," said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. "The Berkshire Flyer makes visiting Western Massachusetts on weekends convenient, relaxing, and easy. We are pleased to continue our successful partnership with Amtrak, the New York State Department of Transportation and CSX."
The Berkshire Flyer departs from Moynihan Train Hall at 3:16 p.m. on Fridays and arrives at Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center in Pittsfield at 7:27 p.m. The train will make all intermediate station stops as the scheduled Amtrak Empire Service train does in New York State on Fridays, which include Yonkers, Croton-Harmon, Poughkeepsie, Rhinecliff, Hudson, and Albany-Rensselaer Station.
The Sunday return trip, making all the same station stops, will depart Pittsfield at 3:35 p.m. and arrive in New York at 7:55 p.m. The new Sunday Berkshire Flyer train from New York City to Pittsfield will depart Moynihan Train Hall at 10:50 a.m. and arrive in Pittsfield at 3:15 p.m.
The Berkshire Flyer is building upon two successful seasons where some of the Pittsfield-bound trains were sold out well in advance. Based on that experience, passengers planning a trip are encouraged to purchase tickets early by visiting Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app or by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.
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Between disagreements about site design and a formal funding process not yet established, more time is needed before a decision can be made.
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The Ordinances and Rules subcommittee on Monday unanimously supported a pay raise for election workers, free downtown parking for veterans, and safeguards to better protect wetlands.
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A parking study of North Street will be presented at Tuesday's City Council meeting. The design maintains parallel parking while expanding pedestrian zones and adding protected bike lanes. click for more
