Cultural Pittsfield: May 18-24
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Friday: 7 Kids in the Sand Music! The Marketplace Café features the music of 7 Kids in The Sand, a small ensemble music class from Wahconah Regional High School taught by Brian Rabuse. Students learned how to play popular music in a small ensemble setting together. They make recordings, study chord progressions and try new instruments! Click HERE to learn more about the performers in 7 Kids in the Sand. Friday, May 18 | 6:30pm | The Marketplace Café | 53 North Street | 413-358-4777 | No cover |
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Friday-Sunday: LAST CHANCE to see The Producers! The Berkshire Community College Players presents a performance of the popular Mel Brooks musical comedy The Producers, directed by Tom Towne. Described as an "equal opportunity offender,” The Producers follows the antics of Max Bialystock, a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer, and his mild-mannered accountant, Leo Bloom, whose scheme to produce the most notorious flop in Broadway history was foiled when the show became a smash hit! Click HERE to learn more about The Producers, including cast and members. Friday-Sunday, May 11-13 | Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm | Berkshire Community College | 1350 West Street | 413-499-0886 | $10/$5 BCC students, staff, senior citizens |
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Friday: Jimmy Buffet Tribute at The Colonial The Colonial Theatre hosts Changes in Latitudes: The Premier Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band. Changes in Latitudes is the country's premier tribute show to singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, the master of the tropical lifestyle. This nationally-acclaimed band travels from Maine to Florida. With beach balls flying, dancing conga lines, and leis for all, they will take you to the ultimate beach party that's good clean fun for the entire family. Click HERE to listen to Changes in Latitude. Friday, May 18 | 8pm | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 413-997-4444 | $22 |
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Friday: Monsieur Lazhar at the Little Cinema The Little Cinema presents Monsieur Lazhar, nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, as part of its regular series of independent and popular film screenings inside the Berkshire Museum. Monsieur Lazhar tells the poignant story of a Montreal middle school class shaken by the death of their well-liked teacher. Click HERE to learn more about Monsieur Lazhar and watch a trailer. Friday-Monday, May 18-21 | Friday-Monday 7pm; Monday 1:30pm | Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 | $5 |
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Friday: Comedy on the Edge at the Back N9ne The Back N9ne, located inside the General Electric Athletic Association, presents Comedy On The Edge, featuring Frank Vignola and others. Vignola has been seen on Comedy Central, NBC and at the Montreal Comedy Festival. He has opened for comics Bill Mahr, Howie Mandel and the list goes on & on. Click HERE to learn more about Comedy on the Edge, including the other acts. |
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Friday & Saturday: Live Music at Flavours Flavours of Malaysia presents Tony Lee Thomas Band on Friday and Big Rooster on Saturday, as part of its regular series of live music each weekend. For adults 21 and over. Click HERE to sample the music of the Tony Lee Thomas Band. Friday, May 18| 10pm | Flavours of Malaysia | 75 North Street | 413-443-3188 | $5 |
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Saturday: Shaker Sustainable Gardening Workshop Visit Hancock Shaker Village for a gardening workshop focused on sustainability in the style of the Shakers for new or experienced gardener. Tools and materials are provided. All students take away starter plants and ready-to-use compost from the Hancock Shaker Village farm and gardens. Click HERE to learn more about the Shaker Sustainable Gardening Workshop. Saturday, May 19 | 10am–2pm | Hancock Shaker Village | 1843 West Housatonic Street | 413-443-0188 | $75 |
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Saturday: Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview The Berkshire Museum and Mad Macs Inc. present a special screening of the film Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview at the Little Cinema. In 1995, during the making of his TV series, Triumph of the Nerds, about the birth of the personal computer, Bob Cringely did a memorable hour-long interview with Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who died in October, 2011. In the end, only a part of the interview was used in the series and the rest was lost. At least, that's what most people believed. Click HERE to learn more about Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview. Saturday, May 19 | 2pm | Berkshire Museum | 39 South Street | 413-443-7171 | $5 |
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Saturday: A Night of Ballroom Dancing! Berkshire Ballroom Dancers/USA Dance host this night of dancing, featuring ballroom dancing and a free, light refreshments. Music by DJ Ron Tritto will kick off the dance party at 7:45pm. Tritto will also provide free, basic lessons in Bolero prior to that at 7pm. Saturday, May 19 | 7pm – 11pm | Masonic Temple | 116 South Street | 413-684-1510 | general admission $13, USA Dance members $9, students $5 |
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Saturday: Comedy Night at Chameleons Chameleons Nightclub presents this night of comedy, featuring some of the regions most hilarious comics; many of whom have been on television and in newspapers. No, they haven't been committing crimes, they're actually pretty funny! This event is for adults 21 and older. Click HERE to learn more about the comics. Saturday, May 19 | 7pm | Chameleons Nightclub | 1350 East Street | 413-499-2582 |
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Saturday: Guitar Jam IV at The Colonial The Colonial Theatre, along with The Berkshire Eagle, present its fourth-annual Guitar Jam concert, featuring the top four vote-getters from Eagle readers' polls. This year's local performers are Who Are You, Spurs USA, T-Bone Daddy and the Arthur Holmes Blues Band. Saturday, May 19 | 8pm | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 413-997-4444 | $27, $17 |
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Sunday: Relay for Life Benefit at O'Laughlin's O'Laughlin's Pub hosts this benefit for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, featuring live music and more. There will be celebrity bartenders, a silent auction and raffle prizes, to go with the great food and spirits O's already has to offer. Musical acts will include Rakish Paddy, Randy Cormier, Wendy Waltz, Brian Benlien, Beth Maturevich, Pete Boyd, Naomi Nicola and Bill Murphy. Sunday, May 20 | 12pm-6pm | O'Laughlin's Pub | 342 Merrill Road | 413-447-9507 |
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Sunday: Where the Wild Things Are Berkshire Farm & Table presents Where the Wild Things Are—a wild food walk in the local landscape led by John Wheeler, a founding member and president of The Berkshire Mycological Society, focusing on responsible harvesting techniques, recipes and the history of foraging in the Berkshires. To register, visit Berkshire Farm & Table. Click HERE to learn more about Where the Wild Things Are.
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Sunday & Tuesday: La Fille Mal Gardée The Little Cinema presents La Fille Mal Gardée at the Berkshire Museum. Frederick Ashton's sunny and beloved production of La Fille Mal Gardee, from the Royal Ballet, is complete with delightful comedy and virtuosic choreography.Click HERE to learn more about La Fille Mal Gardée and watch a clip of the performance. Sunday & Tuesday, May 20-29 | Sun. 2pm, Tues. 7pm | Berkshire Museum | 39 South St. | 413-443-7171 | $14, members $12.50 |
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Sunday: Studio One Dancers Concert 2012 at The Colonial The Colonial Theatre hosts Darrel Pucciarello and Studio One's 7th-annual Dancers in Concert, featuring the students of Studio One and the company dancers of Ballets Metropolis. This is upbeat, family-friendly entertainment. Sunday, May 20 | 4pm | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 413-997-4444 | $20, $15 students and seniors |
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Sunday & Wednesday: WordXWord Singer-Songwriters Room at Mission Mission Bar + Tapas presents Olinde on Sunday and Matthew Carefully on Wednesday, as part of its weekly Singer-Songwriter's Room in anticipation of the annual WordXWord festival. Click HERE to learn about Olinde and listen to her music. Click HERE to learn about Matthew Carefully and listen to his music. Sunday & Wednesday, May 20 & 23 | 9pm-10pm | Mission Bar + Tapas | 438 North Street | No phone | No cover |
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Tuesdays: Rakish Paddy at The Marketplace The Marketplace Café presents Rakish Paddy for an acoustic set each and every Tuesday evening. Rakish Paddy is an engaging duo, consisting of solid rhythmic guitar, sweet and powerful fiddle, smooth lively vocals, haunting penny whistle and bodhran. Click HERE to learn more about Rakish Paddy and sample its music. Tuesdays | 5pm-7 pm | The Marketplace Café | 53 North Street | 413-358-4777 | No cover |
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Tuesday: Dark Star Orchestra! The Colonial Theatre hosts the Dark Star Orchestra Tuesday night. Using the same methods as orchestras interpreting the music of classical composers, Dark Star Orchestra recreates Grateful Dead performances song-for-song with, "fanatical attention to detail,” according to Rolling Stone magazine. Click HERE to listen to the Dark Star Orchestra. Tuesday, May 22 | 7:30pm | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 413-997-4444 | $25-$35 |
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Tuesday: Seth Rogovoy at Y Bar Y Bar presents Seth Rogovoy, as part of its regular series of spoken word, the Writer's Room. Rogovoy is editor and publisher of The Rogovoy Report and the author of Bob Dylan: Prophet Mystic Poet, a full-length analysis of Bob Dylan's life and work, and The Essential Klezmer: A Music Lover's Guide to Jewish Roots and Soul Music, the all-time bestselling guide to klezmer music. Click HERE to learn more about Seth Rogovoy and his upcoming reading at Y Bar. Tuesday, May 22 | 8pm | Y Bar | 391 North Street | No phone | No cover |
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Wednesday: Show Up Show Off at Y Bar Y Bar hosts Show Up Show Off, a monthly meeting of photographers from Berkshire County. Both professional and amateur photographers are invited to attend. This month's presenter is Mary Garnish, who will present photographs from her travels to China. Click HERE for more details on Mary Garnish and Show Up Show Off. Wednesday, May 23 | 6:30pm | Y Bar | 391 North Street | No phone | No cover |
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Wed. & Thursday: Lungs Preview Nights! Barrington Stage Company presents the New England premiere of Lungs by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Aaron Posner. In a time of global anxiety and political unrest, a young couple contemplates having a child. If they over think it, they'll never do it. But if they rush, it could be a disaster. Tickets to the first 2 preview nights are just $15! The show continues through June 10. Click HERE to learn more about Lungs. Wednesday & Thur, May 23 & 24 | 7:30pm | Barrington Stage 2 | 36 Linden Street | 413-236-8888 | $15 previews! |
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Wednesday: Do it Right, Wednesday Night at The Underground The Underground Pub presents Do it Right, Wednesday Nights, a weekly dance-music event featuring Jerrid Coty as the house DJ. Coty will be playing the best in dance music, covering different genres each week with a CD giveaway from Tech House to Breakbeat. The first 30 to ask get the CD of the week. Wednesday, May 23 | 9pm-2am | The Underground Pub | 1 West Street | 413-553-2257 | $3 |
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Thursday: Michael Quiñones at The Marketplace The Marketplace Café presents Michael Quiñones, as part of its weekly live music series entitled Thursdays Live! Quiñones is a singer-songwriter who performs solo and as a member of the band Ocean Fuse. Click HERE to learn more about Michael Quiñones and listen to his music.
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Thursday: Van Gordon Martin Band @ The Garage The Garage presents the Van Gordon Martin Band, as part of its regular series of live music inside The Colonial Theatre. Van Gordon Martin is a dynamic virtuoso of the guitar. From the island sounds of Reggae to gritty soul, blues and R&B, VGM covers all the musical bases. Click HERE to learn more about Van Gordon Martin and listen to his music. Thursday, May 24 | 9pm | The Colonial Theatre | 111 South Street | 413-997-4444 | $10 |
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