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SUMMARY:An Evening with Heather Headley
DESCRIPTION:Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley considers her multi-faceted career a blessing. She was born and spent most of her childhood on the beautiful Caribbean island of Trinidad. The family moved to the United States in the early ‘90s where Heather’s love for the arts continued. \nIn 1997 Heather won the role of Nala in the original Broadway cast of the Elton John and Tim Rice’s hit Tony winning musical “The Lion King.” While still in “The Lion King\,” Heather was asked to audition for the title role in the writing duo’s next Broadway venture together\, “Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida.” Her portrayal of the Nubian princess\, Aida\, won her the praise of critics and the prestigious Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. In addition to other awards\, she also received the coveted Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. That year she was listed as one of “People Magazine’s” 50 Most Beautiful People and “Essence Magazine’s” 30 Women To Watch. In 2012 Heather made a triumphant return to the stage\, starring in “The Bodyguard” in London’s West End\, where she gained the critics praise and a new fan base overseas. \nHeather continued her musical success on the pop charts with her 2002 debut album on RCA Records\, “This Is Who I Am” which featured productions by several top-flight producers. Two songs\, “He Is” and the album track “I Wish I Wasn’t\,” both emerged as Top 5 R&B and Dance chart hits. Heather earned numerous accolades for “This Is Who I Am\,” including Grammy Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Heather returned in January 2006 with “In My Mind\,” her long-awaited second solo album. The opening title tune single became Heather’s first number one hit\, topping the Dance and R&B charts. \nIn 2009 Heather released “Audience of One” for which she won the Grammy Award for the Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album. In 2012 she released “Only One In The World\,” an album that featured songs that Heather wrote as well as some of her favorite covers. To the audience’s and critics’ delight\, Heather made her return to Broadway in 2016 starring in the Tony Award-winning “The Color Purple\,” in the role of Shug Avery. In 2018\, Heather had a recurring role on “Chicago Med” playing the formidable Gwen Garrett. In 2021 Heather won the critics’ praise for her role of the Witch in the New York City Center’s production of “Into The Woods.” Heather can currently be seen as a series regular on the Netflix series “Sweet Magnolias.”
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/an-evening-with-heather-headley/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company Presents -  Shake It Up: The Remix
DESCRIPTION:A blend of modern music and Shakespearean verse. Co-created by Allyn Burrows and Jacob Ming-Trent\, Directed by Allyn Burrows \n  \nJuly 29-August 2 at 3:30 pm\, 6 pm\, and 7 pm at the Tina Packer Playhouse \n  \nThe hit that had audiences on their feet returns—revved up and remixed. The Tina Packer Playhouse transforms once more into the Elephant Lounge for Shake It Up: The Remix\, an exuberant mash-up of modern music and Shakespearean verse. Audiences are invited to clap\, sing\, stomp\, and dance in the aisles as the players unleash a breathless\, rocking revue \n  \nTickets are $25-$78 and are on sale now at shakespeare.org\, or by calling the box office at (413) 637-3353
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-presents-shake-it-up-the-remix/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260626T135254Z
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SUMMARY:Half an Evening with David Rasche
DESCRIPTION:David Rasche\, star of HBO’s “Succession” and ABC’s “Sledge Hammer!” and local resident\, is pleased to bring his performance “Half an Evening with David Rasche” to the Indigo Room in a delightful evening of painful memories and personal insults that are tied together with a collection of original songs that he originally wrote himself and were written by him originally. Some of these songs have never before been sung in public\, perhaps for good reason. Some are love songs\, some comedic\, some are bittersweet\, some just bitter. He is not above a cheap joke\, and nothing is beneath him. Songs will include the bossa nova favorite “Sand Up in My Crack\,” the enchanting jazz waltz\, “I Wish I Was Married to Your Wife\,” the historic actor/prison/chain gang song\, “Never Going to Work Again\,” and not many more. The songs are musical\, and short enough to accommodate the most limited attention span. Someone else will be playing the piano\, so don’t worry. This show will be just long enough that exactly when you are thinking\, “It’s time to go\,” the last song will be finishing and your coat will be waiting for you at the door. “Thank God\, David Rasche is finally doing a show\,“ someone might have said\, maybe. It’s a performance you will be happy to have seen. \nDavid Rasche began his career at Chicago’s famed Second City\, where he worked with John Candy\, Bill Murray and others. His many TV appearances include “Columbo” and “VEEP\,” and\, most recently\, “Dying for Sex\,” with Michelle Williams. He has also appeared in movies\, such as “In the Loop\,” directed by Armando Iannucci\, who also did “VEEP\,” and “About My Father” with Robert DeNiro. He has appeared both on Broadway and off.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/half-an-evening-with-david-rasche/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Performance
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SUMMARY:Branford Marsalis Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music. The NEA Jazz Master\, Grammy Award winner\, and Tony and Emmy Award nominee is equally at home performing concertos with symphony orchestras and sitting in with members of the Grateful Dead\, but the core of his musical universe remains the Branford Marsalis Quartet. After more than three decades of existence with minimal personnel changes\, this celebrated ensemble is revered for its uncompromising interpretation of a kaleidoscopic range of both original compositions and jazz and popular classics. After receiving Grammy nominations on its last two albums\, “Upward Spiral” and “The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul\,” the Quartet made its Blue Note Records debut with the release of “Belonging\,” a full album interpretation of Keith Jarrett’s 1974 ECM album of the same name. “The New York Times” commented “Marsalis has tackled imposing jazz masterworks before…but at its best\, his ‘Belonging’ goes deeper…it’s a performance that both honors and amplifies.” John Zeugner captured the impact of the Quartet in a review of a live performance\, calling it “casually confident\, professional\, cerebral\, and supercharged with energy. The Branford Marsalis Quartet…was all of those adjectives and more.”
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/branford-marsalis-quartet/
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:20260716T200000
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SUMMARY:John Waite
DESCRIPTION:John will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40-year career as both a solo artist and a member of iconic rock bands The Babys and Bad English. \nJohn Waite’s catalogue of hits features some of the most loved songs of the ‘80s and ‘90s – the number one worldwide hit “Missing You\,” The Babys’ “Isn’t It Time” and Bad English’s “When I See You Smile” rank amongst some of his biggest international hits and are still heard on radio today. Others include “Tears\,” “Change” and “These Times Are Hard for Lovers.” “Every Step of the Way” and “If Anybody Had a Heart” appeared on the soundtrack to the 1986 Demi Moore film “About Last Night.” “Deal for Life\,” penned by Martin Page and Bernie Taupin\, was featured in the “Days of Thunder” soundtrack. \nAs a solo artist and as the lead singer of The Babys and Bad English\, John Waite was a fixture of album-oriented rock radio stations during the ’70s and ’80s. John Waite has a talent for power ballads and driving arena rock\, occasionally touching on new wave-styled power pop as well.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/john-waite/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company and Spirit of the Circus Presents: Circus & The Bard: The Next Chapter.
DESCRIPTION:Circus & the Bard: The Next Chapter bounces back July 16–26 at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm at the Tina Packer Playhouse!  \n  \nCo-created by Allyn Burrows\, Robin Eldridge\, and Pedro Reis\, Co-directed by Allyn Burrows and Pedro Reis \n  \nShakespeare & Company and Spirit of the Circus reunite for a playful mash-up of jaw-dropping circus acts paired with Shakespeare’s beloved characters. When high-flying feats meet the Bard’s words\, sparks fly\, laughs abound\, and something truly magical happens. \n  \nTickets are $35 for adults\, $22 for ages 13-22\, and $15 for ages 3-12. Tickets are on sale now at shakespeare.org\, or by calling the Box Office at (413) 637-3353 \n  \nJoin us on Wednesday\, July 22\, and Thursday\, July 23\, for relaxed\, sensory-friendly performances. \nWhat is a Sensory-Friendly Performance? \nSensory-friendly performances are adapted to be less overwhelming and to welcome individuals with a range of sensory needs\, including people who are neurodivergent; those with cognitive\, social\, or physical challenges; first-time theatergoers\, and others. These performances offer pre-show materials such as story synopses and “what to expect” guides\, along with reduced-intensity lighting and sound\, dimmed house lights\, and clear theater maps. Performances are relaxed; audience members are free to come and go\, and total quiet is not expected. These shows are open to all patrons.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-and-spirit-of-the-circus-presents-circus-the-bard-the-next-chapter/
LOCATION:Tina Packer Playhouse\, 70 Kemble St.\, Lenox\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Performance
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SUMMARY:Indigo Comedy Night with Cathy Ladman
DESCRIPTION:Performances will take place at 6pm and 8:30pm. \nCathy Ladman’s relatable stand-up presents herself as the self-probing\, anxiety-venting person that she is. She has appeared on “The Tonight Show” ten times and had her own “Dry Bar” special in 2024. She’s been on “The Late Late Show” five times\, has had her own HBO “One Night Stand” comedy special\, and was awarded the American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand Up Comic. Her TV and film credits include: recurring roles on\, “I’m Dying Up Here” and “Pretty Little Liars\,” “Modern Family\,” “Scandal\,” “How to Get Away With Murder\,” “NCIS: LA\, Mad Men\,” “Brothers and Sisters\,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm\,” “Caroline in the City”(recurring)\, “Everybody Loves Raymond\,” “Politically Incorrect\,” “Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist\,” “Charlie Wilson’s War\,” “The Aristocrats\,” “White Oleander\,” “What Planet Are You From?\,” “My Fellow Americans\,” and “Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead.” Her solo show\, “Does This Show Make Me Look Fat?” opened this past year.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/indigo-comedy-night-with-cathy-ladman/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company Presents: Twelfth Night
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare & Company Presents: Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare\, Directed by Kate Kohler Amory \n  \nJuly 4-July 26 at 7 pm at the Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre \n  \nShipwrecks\, disguises\, and mistaken identities spark the joyful chaos of Twelfth Night\, Shakespeare’s most playful romantic comedy. Love runs amok\, wit flies\, and nothing is quite what it seems in this sun-soaked tale of music and mischief. Performed outdoors July 4–26 at one of Newsweek’s Top 10 Outdoor Theater Venues in the U.S.\, this summer production invites audiences to relax\, laugh\, and revel in Shakespeare under the open sky. \nTickets are $40-$99 and on sale now at shakespeare.org\, or by calling the Box Office at (413) 637-3353
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-presents-twelfth-night/
LOCATION:Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre\, 70 Kemble St. Lenox\, MA 01240\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T200000
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SUMMARY:Indigo Comedy Night with Dan St. Germain
DESCRIPTION:Dan’s the creator and star of the web series “Kicking Dan Out” featured on MyDamn Channel and co-hosts a weekly podcast with Sean Donnelly on Heavy.com called “My Dumb Friends.” His shorts have appeared on the front page of “Funny or Die\,” “Best Week Ever” and “The Huffington Post.” He played right wing blogger Kane Phillips during Comedy Central’s “Indecision” and has been featured on Jokes.com\, SpikeTv.com and College Humor Live. He’s been in ad campaigns for BushmillsWhisky\, Pre-play\, Fins\, Saints Row on Spike\, and featured alongside Howard Stern in a Super Bowl commercial for “America’s Got Talent.” Dan appeared as a “New Face” at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival and has also been part of SXSW\, The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival\, Bridgetown\, New York\, UNC and Boston Comedy Festivals. He’s an Emerging Comics of New York (ECNY) nominee for Best Emerging Comic\, an ECNY nominee for Best Male Stand-Up\, a finalist in the NY Comedy Contest\, a semi-finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival and selected as part of the Young Playwrights Festival. Dan’s first album\, “Bad at the Good Times\,” was released on A Special Thing records.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/indigo-comedy-night-with-dan-st-germain/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T200000
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SUMMARY:BEATrio: Béla Fleck\, Edmar Castañeda & Antonio Sánchez
DESCRIPTION:To be sure\, the new all-star trio of Béla Fleck\, harpist Edmar Castañeda and drummer Antonio Sánchez features instrumentation that might safely be called uncommon. Unless\, of course\, you’re already familiar with 19-time Grammy-winner Fleck – the genre-blurring virtuoso who has done more to expand the possibilities of the banjo than any other player in the instrument’s history. From his bluegrass beginnings through his otherworldly Flecktones\, his duo with Chick Corea and his reimagining of ‘Rhapsody in Blue\,’ Fleck’s work never fails to surprise. What doesn’t surprise is the impeccable caliber of his collaborators – and this new trio includes two of the most gifted musicians of their generation.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/beatrio-bela-fleck-edmar-castaneda-antonio-sanchez/
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:20260626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T203000
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SUMMARY:Stéphane Wrembel Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Two performances on 6/26 at 5:30pm & 8:30pm \nStephane Wrembel stands as one of the world’s most celebrated guitarists. Originally from Fontainebleau\, France\, Wrembel is renowned for his masterful blend of jazz\, gypsy swing and world music enchanting audiences across the globe with his unique sound. ‘Rolling Stone’ called him “…a revelation.” \nWrembel is a highly respected composer with original compositions featured in the acclaimed films ‘Midnight in Paris’ (“Bistro Fada”) and ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ (“Big Brother”). ‘Midnight in Paris’ won the Grammy Award for “Best Compilation Soundtrack.” At the 2012 Academy Awards\, Wrembel was handpicked by renowned composer Hans Zimmer to join his “All Star Band” performing alongside luminaries like Esperanza Spalding\, Pharrell\, and Shelia E.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/stephane-wrembel-quartet/
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:20260626T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T230000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company announces the 2026 Gala
DESCRIPTION:Gala 2026 on Friday\, June 26 unfolds between order and enchantment—where integrity meets absurdity. Inspired by Hamlet and Twelfth Night\, we will explore the space between clarity and chaos\, reason and emotion\, truth and illusion. \nThe moon guides us as a symbol of change\, longing\, and possibility\, while moments of “madness” reveal something honest and human beneath the surface. Like theater itself\, the evening will balance craft and imagination\, structure and surprise. We invite you to dine and dance under a celestial sky—midnight hues\, constellations of light\, shimmering metallics\, warm candlelight\, and a hint of cosmic drama. \nThe evening begins at 4:30 pm with cocktails under the festive Tina Packer Tents\, followed by a special performance tribute in the Tina Packer Playhouse\, dinner by Peter Platt of The Old Inn on the Green in the elegant Rose Meadow Tent\, and dancing beneath the stars. Proceeds benefit Shakespeare & Company‘s Center for Actor Training\, Education Program\, and Performances. For more information\, write to Director of Development Sunie Gorey at sgorey@shakespeare.org\, or call 413.637.1199 ext.180. As a Gala benefactor\, you and your guests will receive priority seating for both the performance and dinner. Those who respond by June 12 will be recognized in our print and digital Gala materials\, including the Commemorative Gala Program. \nSeating is limited\, and the Gala traditionally sells out.   \nDid You Know?\nDonor Advised Funds (DAFs) are a wonderful\, tax-smart way to support Shakespeare & Company. For our Gala\, DAF grants can be directed toward the Paddle Raise or given as a fully charitable donation. Because of IRS rules\, DAF grants cannot be used to purchase tickets or tables or to pay for any portion that provides a benefit (like event attendance or meals). DAF gifts must be entirely charitable and cannot provide more than an incidental benefit—directly or indirectly—to the donor or their guests. The prohibition on indirect benefits also means DAF grants generally can’t be used for the “charitable portion” of a ticket even if you pay the benefits portion separately\, also known as a “bifurcated payment.” IRS Notice 2017-73\, Section 3 covers this in more detail. If you’re considering using a DAF and have questions about how to structure your support\, our Development team is always happy to help.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-announces-the-2026-gala/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T213000
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SUMMARY:Straight No Chaser
DESCRIPTION:If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers\, ties\, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced\, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums\, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold\, over 1 billion streams on Pandora\, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal\, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/straight-no-chaser/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T213000
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SUMMARY:Zarna Garg
DESCRIPTION:With her unique blend of humor\, wit\, and fearless social commentary\, Zarna Garg has emerged as a comedic trailblazer. An Indian immigrant mom based in New York City\, Zarna showcases her sharp and relatable humor in her first comedy special\, ‘One in a Billion\,’ available on Amazon Prime. Her second special\, ‘Practical People Win\,’ is currently streaming on Hulu as part of Hulu’s Hilarious Comedy Series\, marking another major milestone in her skyrocketing career.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/zarna-garg/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T180913Z
CREATED:20260521T180913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T180913Z
UID:6003-1781895600-1784494800@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company Presents: Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare & Company Presents: Fireflies by Matthew Barber\, Directed by Daniela Varon. \nFrom the author of Enchanted April\, retired schoolteacher Eleanor Bannister lives alone in tiny Groverdell\, Texas\, settled into her routines and secure in her standing as the town’s most respected woman. When a hole in her roof brings Abel Brown—a charming\, smooth-talking drifter—onto her doorstep\, he offers to repair the house and quietly begins to upend her carefully ordered life. As an unexpected late-life romance flickers to life\, gossip spreads and doubts surface. Can Abel be trusted\, or is he not quite who he seems? Either way\, the whole town is watching. \nCome Join us at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre from June 19 – July 19th at 2pm and 7pm! \nTickets are on sale now at Shakespeare.org\, or by calling the box office at (413) 637-1199
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-presents-fireflies/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260626T135253Z
CREATED:20260626T135253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T135253Z
UID:5957-1780837200-1780848000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Met Opera Live in HD: “El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego”
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season comes to a close with American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera\, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera\, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth\, the story depicts Frida\, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard\, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego\, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. The famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love\, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-el-ultimo-sueno-de-frida-y-diego/
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:20260605T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T192650Z
CREATED:20260513T192650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T192650Z
UID:5920-1780689600-1780696800@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Ben Folds & A Piano
DESCRIPTION:Ben Folds is an Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter who has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five\, multiple solo albums\, a holiday album\, and numerous collaborative records. He currently tours as a pop artist\, while also performing for over two decades with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/ben-folds-a-piano/
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:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T165727Z
CREATED:20260513T165727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T165727Z
UID:5901-1778871600-1778877000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Native Jordan Loder – Homecoming Concert\, May 15 in Great Barrington
DESCRIPTION:Kirtan with Jordan Loder featuring Jurian Hughes \nInternationally touring kirtan artist Jordan Loder\, a proud Berkshire native\, will perform a special homecoming concert on Friday\, May 15\, 2026 at Better Yoga Berkshires in Great Barrington.  \nThe evening of devotional\, meditative music will feature special guest Jurian Hughes\, senior Kripalu faculty member and beloved teacher of yoga\, voice\, and intuitive movement\, providing responding vocals. \n  \nDate: Friday\, May 15\, 2026 \nTime: 7:00 PM      Doors at 6:30 PM \nVenue: Better Yoga Berkshires\, 40 Railroad Street\, 2nd Floor\, Great Barrington\, MA 01230 \n  \nTickets: $22 in advance / $30 at the door (advance purchase strongly encouraged)
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/berkshire-native-jordan-loder-homecoming-concert-may-15-in-great-barrington/
CATEGORIES:Community,Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Loder":MAILTO:jordanlodermusic@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T183039Z
CREATED:20260408T182703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T183039Z
UID:5705-1778356800-1778362200@basicberkshires.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T190203Z
CREATED:20260416T190203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T190203Z
UID:5778-1777730400-1777734000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Opera Festival Presents: Flower and Hawk
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nSaturday\, May 2 at 2:00 PM\nVentfort Hall Mansion & Gilded Age Museum\n104 Walker Street\, Lenox\, MA\nDuration: 50 minutes (no intermission)\n$30 General Admission | $15 Students | Free for eligible Card to Culture participants \nTickets:\nhttps://www.eleoonline.net/Pages/WebForms/Mobile/ShowFormMobile.aspx?id=9e3f5ca6-2063-40c4-a9a6-dfc3168a7b6b&linkto=928&mc_cid=8c61d15434&mc_eid=0ac850c819 \nStep into the riveting world of Eleanor of Aquitaine—queen of two nations\, mother of kings\, and one of the Middle Ages’ most powerful women. In Flower and Hawk\, she relives the triumphs and betrayals of her extraordinary life from her imprisonment in Salisbury Tower in this gripping monodrama by celebrated American composer Carlisle Floyd. \nStarring soprano Ashley Marie Robillard\, accompanied by pianist Grant Loehnig\, this special presentation also marks the centennial of Carlisle Floyd\, offering a moving tribute to one of America’s most influential opera composers. \nFollowing the performance\, audience members are invited to stay for a post-show chat and Q&A with the artists over light refreshments—an intimate opportunity to explore the work and its connections to Berkshire Opera Festival.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/berkshire-opera-festival-presents-flower-and-hawk/
LOCATION:Ventfort Hall\, 104 Walker Street\, Lenox\, MA
CATEGORIES:Educational,Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Opera Festival":MAILTO:sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192953Z
CREATED:20260403T192953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T192953Z
UID:5666-1777665600-1777672800@basicberkshires.org
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:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185345Z
CREATED:20260408T185345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T185345Z
UID:5710-1776538800-1776546000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:London’s National Theatre in HD: “All My Sons”
DESCRIPTION:Bryan Cranston (‘Breaking Bad’) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (‘Hard Truths’) feature in a five-star\, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play\, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (‘A View from the Bridge’). \nOne family\, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe\, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals\, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind\, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions? \nFilmed live from the West End\, Paapa Essiedu (‘I May Destroy You’)\, Tom Glynn-Carney (‘House of the Dragon’)\, and Hayley Squires (‘I\, Daniel Blake’) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/londons-national-theatre-in-hd-all-my-sons/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Film,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260323T193725Z
CREATED:20260323T193725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T193725Z
UID:5560-1776002400-1776006000@basicberkshires.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Opera Festival":MAILTO:sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260326T191411Z
CREATED:20260326T191411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191411Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T213000
DTSTAMP:20260326T183941Z
CREATED:20260326T183941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183941Z
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SUMMARY:Indigo Comedy Night with Jim Tews
DESCRIPTION:With host Thomas Attila Lewis and featured support \nJim Tews has performed all over the U.S. and internationally. He’s been a part of several notable comedy festivals including San Francisco Sketchfest and Just For Laughs Montreal. His two live albums debuted in the top three comedy titles on the iTunes charts\, and both receive regular play on satellite radio. He’s appeared on NBC\, FX\, and more. He continues to perform mostly in New York but is willing to travel to whatever other cities\, states\, or countries will have him.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/indigo-comedy-night-with-jim-tews/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260326T191421Z
CREATED:20260326T191421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191421Z
UID:5590-1775847600-1775853000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:“Adam Gopnik’s New York”
DESCRIPTION:Adam Gopnik\, noted “New Yorker” writer and best-selling author\, brings his new one-man show\, “Adam Gopnik’s New York\,” to the Mahaiwe’s mainstage. Produced by Steve Martin and James L Nederlander\, “Adam Gopnik’s New York” delivers mischief\, meanings\, and tales that shimmer with insight and charm\, in an intimate and luxurious evening of entertainment. \n“The show includes everything from the making of Central Park\, which is a microcosm of everything we love about New York City\, to the story of my own psychoanalysis\, the most unsuccessful in the history of therapy\,” says Gopnik. \nCritic Robert Siegel shared praise in “The New York Times:” “[Adam Gopnik] gave a performance of his one man show about life in New York with great emphasis on his misadventures in psychoanalysis\, which was both hilarious and very wise.” \nA staff writer at “The New Yorker\,” Gopnik has been contributing to magazine since 1986. During his tenure\, he has written fiction\, humor\, criticism\, book reviews\, personal essays\, Profiles\, and reported pieces from abroad. He was the magazine’s art critic from 1987 to 1995 and the Paris correspondent from 1995 to 2000. From 2000 to 2005\, he wrote a journal about New York life.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/adam-gopniks-new-york/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260224T193243Z
CREATED:20260224T193243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T193243Z
UID:5390-1774639800-1774645200@basicberkshires.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260205T201308Z
CREATED:20260205T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T201308Z
UID:5262-1772913600-1772913600@basicberkshires.org
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/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Opera Festival":MAILTO:sprouty@berkshireoperafestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T220000
DTSTAMP:20260212T164933Z
CREATED:20260212T164933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T164933Z
UID:5322-1772222400-1772229600@basicberkshires.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260213T173807Z
CREATED:20260213T173807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T173807Z
UID:5327-1771704000-1771711200@basicberkshires.org
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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