Adams Theater Presents Ruckus with Violinist Kier GoGwilt and Fiona Gillespie

ADAMS, Mass—Early music band Ruckus is back at the Adams Theater on Friday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. for "The Scottish Corelli with Ruckus," joined by violinist Keir GoGwilt. 

According to a press release:

The wild spirit of the highlands meets the elegance of Baroque music in this special musical program, blending the earthy drive of Scottish jigs and reels with the luminous grace of Arcangelo Corelli’s sonatas. Expect the band to dance between folk exuberance and baroque refinement; this is something new woven from musicians who are accustomed to playing across genres. 

Ruckus, led by its core team of continuo masters, is a barrier-breaking baroque band. Its playing has been described as "achingly delicate one moment, incisive and punchy the next" (New York Times). The band recently released a new album with GoGwilt, "The Edinburgh Rollick," which celebrates the work of legendary Perthshire fiddler Niel Gow. They performed this program together at Lincoln Center in NYC this past March. 

Tickets are $22.99-$35 including fees. Reserve tickets and see our full season lineup at www.adamstheater.org/events. 

The Adams Theater participates in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program, in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program, and the Mass Health Connector.

EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders receive free admission to our shows and events by presenting their cards at our Box Office. See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

Friday Afternoon Fire Destroys Cheshire Barn

By Tammy Daniels iBerkshires Staff
04:40PM / Friday, April 03, 2026

 

CHESHIRE, Mass. — A fire on Friday afternoon destroyed a barn at 920 Sand Mill Road.

 

The building is a total loss but firefighters were able to prevent the flames from reaching another nearby barn and the house at Stoney Brook Farm. 

 

Fire Chief Thomas Francesconi said the fire was called in 12:39 p.m. by the homeowners "but it already had a foothold before they noticed it."

 

Responding firefighters found the L-shaped structure fully involved. Adams, Lanesborough, Savoy and Windsor fire companies responded and Williamstown Fire covered the station.

 

The tankers were used to transport water from a nearby brook until a pool could be set up near the scene and water pumped into it. 

 

Northern Berkshire EMS responded and one firefighter was treated at the scene and then taken to Berkshire Medical Center. 

 

Francesconi said there were no other injuries but the owners told him there were 18 chickens in the barn. The structure also had equipment and other materials in it, including a Jeep.