Adams Theater Presents Ruckus with Violinist Kier GoGwilt and Fiona Gillespie

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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 EBTWIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

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Adams Parts Ways With Police Chief

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — The town has parted ways with its police chief. 
 
K. Scott Kelley "is no longer employed by the Town of Adams," according to interim Town Administrator Holli Jayko. 
 
The Board of Selectmen voted on Sept. 8 to put the police chief on a paid leave of absence but town officials have declined to answer repeated questions about the nature of the absence other than to clarify it was not a "suspension."
 
His departure follows an executive session held by the Selectmen last Wednesday to discuss a personnel matter other than professional competence, including health or discipline, or dismissal. 
 
A request for further information on whether Kelley's leaving was through resignation or termination was not provided, or whether his contract had been paid out. 
 
"The Town does not comment on personnel matters and will have no further comment on this matter at this time," responded Selectmen Chair John Duval via email on Friday. 
 
Kelley, who moved here to take the post of chief in 2021, has reportedly sold his home. 
 
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