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SUMMARY:Met Opera Live in HD: Bellini’s “I Puritani”
DESCRIPTION:For gorgeous melody\, spellbinding coloratura\, and virtuoso vocal fireworks\, ‘I Puritani’ has few equals. The first new Met production of Bellini’s final masterpiece in nearly 50 years is a striking staging by Charles Edwards\, who makes his company directorial debut after many successes as a set designer. The Met has assembled a world-beating quartet of stars\, conducted by Marco Armiliato\, for the demanding principal roles. Soprano Lisette Oropesa and tenor Lawrence Brownlee are Elvira and Arturo\, brought together by love and torn apart by the political rifts of the English Civil War\, with baritone Artur Ruciński as Riccardo\, betrothed to Elvira against her will\, and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as Elvira’s sympathetic uncle\, Giorgio.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-bellinis-i-puritani/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Chrissi Poland – Forever Muscle Shoals
DESCRIPTION:With special guest Matt Cusson \nAcclaimed vocalist and songwriter Chrissi Poland brings Forever Muscle Shoals to the Indigo Room! Forever Muscle Shoals celebrates the songs and sounds recorded in Muscle Shoals\, AL\, in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s\, where soul\, blues\, rock and country converged to create some of the most important recordings in American music. Deeply inspired by sharing the stage with Muscle Shoals icons like Mavis Staples\, Ronnie Wood and more\, Chrissi Poland is bringing her vocal power\, interpretation and stories to songs from Aretha Franklin\, Etta James\, Wilson Pickett\, Cher\, Bob Dylan\, and beyond. With the album due out in March 2026\, don’t miss the chance to witness Chrissi Poland and this soul-stirring catalogue of music.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/chrissi-poland-forever-muscle-shoals/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Black Violin
DESCRIPTION:Step into Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour\, where Grammy-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse. This tour captures the essence of returning to where it all began—transformed and reimagined. Each powerful performance invites audiences to reflect on their own journeys\, discovering that even as we evolve\, we’re often drawn back to our roots with renewed purpose.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/black-violin/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Opera Festival's Winterreise
DESCRIPTION:A rejected lover. A frozen landscape. A profound loneliness.  Hailed as the greatest song cycle ever written\, Schubert’s Winterreise follows a wandering protagonist on his quest for comfort on a winter’s night.  But this is not merely a trek through snow and ice—it is an intimate odyssey into the depths of the soul.  Join internationally acclaimed baritone Jarrett Porter and Artistic Director Brian Garman as they take you on this deeply moving and cathartic journey. \nFor information on discounted tickets\, contact Sarah Prouty at sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Lenox Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \nDiscounted tickets to BOF’s production of Winterreise are generously sponsored by Adrian & Christine Slywotzky.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/berkshire-opera-festivals-winterreise/2026-03-07/1/
LOCATION:Studio E\, Linde Center for Music and Learning\, Tanglewood\, 3 West Hawthorne Road\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Opera Festival's Winterreise
DESCRIPTION:A rejected lover. A frozen landscape. A profound loneliness.  Hailed as the greatest song cycle ever written\, Schubert’s Winterreise follows a wandering protagonist on his quest for comfort on a winter’s night.  But this is not merely a trek through snow and ice—it is an intimate odyssey into the depths of the soul.  Join internationally acclaimed baritone Jarrett Porter and Artistic Director Brian Garman as they take you on this deeply moving and cathartic journey. \nFor information on discounted tickets\, contact Sarah Prouty at sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Lenox Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \nDiscounted tickets to BOF’s production of Winterreise are generously sponsored by Adrian & Christine Slywotzky.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/berkshire-opera-festivals-winterreise/2026-03-07/2/
LOCATION:Studio E\, Linde Center for Music and Learning\, Tanglewood\, 3 West Hawthorne Road\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T193000
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SUMMARY:Better Than Ezra
DESCRIPTION:Songs\, albums\, live performances — some are simply timeless. From their early roots\, circa 1988\, playing house parties at Louisiana State University\, Better Than Ezra have made their mark on the music world in a major way. Yes\, the New Orleans quartet\, founded by Kevin Griffin (lead vocals\, guitar\, piano) and Tom Drummond (bass\, backing vocals)\, who unleash hummable melodies\, unshakable guitar riffs\, and confessional lyrics\, have stood the test of time — from 1995’s number one hit “Good” all the way to Taylor Swift’s famous 2010 cover of the Better Than Ezra classic “Breathless.” And they’re still going strong: in May 2024\, the band released their long-anticipated tenth studio album “Super Magick” via Round Hill Records. Named one of the “100 Greatest Alternative Artists of All Time” by “Billboard\,” with a legacy that includes inspiring a classic “Saturday Night Live” skit\, Better Than Ezra spent 2024 on the road touring their headline “Live a Little Tour” in the spring and continuing through the year\, recently wrapping their “Legends of the Fall: Tokyo Drift Tour.”
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/better-than-ezra/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Juanito Pascual Trio
DESCRIPTION:Juanito Pascual has been called “one of the hottest flamenco guitarists in recent years\,” (NPR) and is best known for his creative and masterful blending of flamenco with jazz\, rock\, and world influences. He has performed on five continents and collaborated with Grammy-winning artists including Jorge Pardo (Paco de Lucia Sextet\, Chick Corea)\, flamenco maestro Antonio Rey\, and jazz great John Patitucci\, among many others. His trio features virtuoso bassist Brad Barrett and the multitalented maestro Jose Moreno on percussion and vocals. Be prepared for a night of soulful melodies\, hypnotic rhythms and the fire\, elegance and virtuosity of these three acclaimed artists.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/juanito-pascual-trio/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Opera Festival's Free Family Concert: Once Upon an Opera
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! Berkshire Opera Festival’s Free Family Concert returns with a lively mix of opera favorites and instantly recognizable melodies. This fun\, one-hour interactive performance invites kids and adults to experience live opera up close—perfect for a memorable family outing. This unforgettable afternoon of music is free and open to all ages\, but you’ll want to reserve your seats today as seating is limited. Once Upon an Opera is recommended for children of all ages with accompanying caregivers. \nEvent Details:\nSunday\, April 12 at 2:00 PM\nIndigo Room\, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\n20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\nDuration: 1 hour (no intermission)\nFree (reservations encouraged) \nRegister here:\nhttps://www.berkshireoperafestival.org/onceuponanopera
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/berkshire-opera-festivals-free-family-concert-once-upon-an-opera/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Family Friendly,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Michael Feinstein – Big Band Broadway with the Carnegie Hall Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Broadway never sounds better than when it swings. With the greatest contemporary jazz musicians\, Michael Feinstein swings the songbook into the 21st Century. \nFeaturing music from quintessential shows such as ‘Cabaret\,’ ‘Hello Dolly\,’ and ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ to ‘Into the Woods\,’ and ‘Chicago\,’ Big Band Broadway delivers modern and classic showtunes with the timeless tradition of Carnegie Hall in a way that only Michael Feinstein can do.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/michael-feinstein-big-band-broadway-with-the-carnegie-hall-ensemble/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T200000
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SUMMARY:Railroad Earth
DESCRIPTION:For over two decades\, Railroad Earth has captivated audiences with gleefully unpredictable live shows and eloquent and elevated studio output. The group introduced its signature sound on 2001’s ‘The Black Bear Sessions.’ Between selling out hallowed venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison\, CO\, they’ve been responsible for launching signature festivals Hangtown Music Festival in Placerville\, CA and Hillberry: The Harvest Moon Festival in Eureka Springs\, AR. Sought after by legends\, the John Denver Estate tapped them to put lyrics penned by the late John Denver to music on the 2019 vinyl EP\, ‘Railroad Earth: The John Denver Letters.’
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/railroad-earth/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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