ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Theater is hosting a variety of performances to coincide with RambleFest.

 

With shows from Friday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 8, it's a weekend of performances that blend history, talent, art, and music into one weekend.

 

Performances are presented at all price points, with two free events. All performances have local Berkshire connections, from "Grandmother of Dance in the Berkshires" Susan Hakes' return to the area to Whiskey City, a band of Berkshire natives. 

 

Westchester Circus Arts founders Hilary Sweeney and Carlo Pellegrini are both veteran touring performers and now call the Northern Berkshires their home. 

 

They're bringing two different circus performances (with "no elephants, just relevance") to their new community, and to the Adams Theater, on Oct. 8. 

 

"Expect things that will amaze you and astound you," Pellegrini said.

 

Rick Stohr of ZipStohr Comedy, which produced more than 60 shows in Pittsfield over 15 years, is bringing a show to the theater on Oct. 7, featuring Tom Daddario, Brendan Eyre, and Tracy Locke. Stohr has a reputation for bringing comedians about to blow up.

 

"John Mulaney, Nate Bargatze, Tom Papa have numerous specials on Netflix these days and are all ZipStohr alums," he said. "I hope ZipStohr can be a piece of the entertainment puzzle at the Adams Theater for years to come."

 

Whiskey City singer Beth Maturevich, said the band is looking forward to hosting their fans in a new space. 

 

"We are such a family," she said. "We have so much love and chemistry together onstage and I think that emanates out to the crowd."

 

The group will help kick off the festivities on Friday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m. 

 

"Adding the theater, and supporting music and this kind of opportunity, to a four-season destination like the Berkshires, is incredibly important," Maturevich said. "We're such a cultural mecca, and to see something breathing and thriving like this is quite beautiful." 

 

"We really believe in what founder and executive director Yina Moore is doing," Westchester Circus Arts co-founder Hilary Sweeney said. "The performing arts are important. Humankind needs a place to elevate their senses, to take inspiration. I'm thrilled to be able to do that in our new home." 

 

See the full lineup and purchase tickets at adamstheater.org/fallfestival.

 

Schedule

 

Friday, Oct. 6

United States v. Susan B. Anthony — A Play Reading

4 p.m. | Free to public

 

Whiskey City Band

7:30 p.m. | Starting at $20

 

 

Saturday, Oct. 7

"Susan Hakes Presents: From Russell Field to Las Vegas"

Saturday, Oct. 7, 2 p.m. | Free to public

 

ZipStohr Comedy Presents: Tom Daddario, Brendan Eyre, & Tracy Locke

Saturday, Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. | Starting at $20

 

Sunday, Oct. 8

Westchester Circus Arts Circus TA-DA! Kids Program

Sunday, Oct. 8, 4 p.m.

 

Westchester Circus Arts Circus Cabaret | All Ages

Sunday, October 8, 7 p.m. 

 

Ticket prices

 

Festival Pass: $50, $25 for under 25 years old; Festival VIP Pass: $75, $35 for under 25 years old. Local students 17 and younger get one free admission ticket by emailing info@adamstheater.org; patrons can also purchase a community ticket to pay it forward.

 

Order tickets online or during at the box office Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon to 6 at 27 Park St.