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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T190203Z
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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
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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:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T185345Z
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191421Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260205T201308Z
CREATED:20260205T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T201308Z
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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/
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260213T173807Z
CREATED:20260213T173807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T173807Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T213000
DTSTAMP:20251211T184834Z
CREATED:20251211T184834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T184834Z
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SUMMARY:Indigo Comedy Night with David Drake
DESCRIPTION:With host Thomas Attila Lewis and featured support \nDavid Drake is a comedian. He is a very funny comedian. He has been featured on Comedy Central\, HBO\, Sirius XM\, Cracked\, Don’t Tell\, and Fox. He was named one of Complex Magazine’s ‘Comics to Watch Under 30\,’ although is now 38\, and one of New York Comedy Festival’s ‘Comics to Watch\,’ but they did not specify any age boundaries. He is a producer of the long-standing New York showcase Comedians You Should Know NYC and a regular at the world-famous Comedy Cellar. With six stand-up albums and three specials under his belt\, including the critically acclaimed Big Break\, David delivers comedy that’s “smart and engaging” (‘The New York Times’) and “endlessly watchable” (‘Humorism’). In addition to stand-up\, he is a five-time reoccurring guest on the popular storytelling podcast ‘Risk!’ and a producer of the traveling outdoor storytelling series ‘Campfire.’ David currently performs nationwide while working out a niche in New York’s legendary comedy scene and sometimes he’ll eat fries off your plate. He feels bad about that. He’s sorry… I’m sorry. I’m David Drake. This was me the whole time.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/indigo-comedy-night-with-david-drake/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T160000
DTSTAMP:20251223T185743Z
CREATED:20251223T185743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T185743Z
UID:5092-1768136400-1768147200@basicberkshires.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20251202T212032Z
CREATED:20251202T212032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T212032Z
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SUMMARY:Met Opera Live in HD: Giordano’s “Andrea Chénier”
DESCRIPTION:Giordano’s passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczała as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution. Following their celebrated recent partnership in Giordano’s Fedora in the 2022–23 Live in HD season\, Beczała reunites with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Chénier’s aristocratic lover\, Maddalena di Coigny\, with baritone Igor Golovatenko as Carlo Gérard\, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates. Met Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead Nicolas Joël’s gripping staging\, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas on December 13. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series\, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe. 
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-giordanos-andrea-chenier/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Film,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T213000
DTSTAMP:20251126T010023Z
CREATED:20251126T010023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T010023Z
UID:4936-1765569600-1765575000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Indigo Comedy Night with Ariel Elias
DESCRIPTION:With host Thomas Attila Lewis and featured support from Hoodo Hersi. \nAriel Elias is a comedian living in New York City. Growing up\, this Kentucky Jew made everyone laugh at her bat mitzvah\, and the rest is history. Today\, her comedy is a fun mesh of unique\, personal stories mixed with witty and wry observations. \nDescribed as “a sly young comic from Kentucky” by ‘The New York Times\,’ Ariel has also been featured in ‘Rolling Stone\,’ ‘The Washington Post\,’’ and on Good Morning America.’ She was named as ‘Paste Magazine’s’ Best Comedians of 2022. \nAfter catching Jimmy Kimmel’s attention with a viral stand-up clip that displayed her cool\, calm\, and hilarious composure\, he invited Ariel to make her late night television debut on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ In 2024\, she followed it up with an appearance on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.’
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/indigo-comedy-night-with-ariel-elias/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T220000
DTSTAMP:20251125T165750Z
CREATED:20251125T165750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T165750Z
UID:4904-1765051200-1765058400@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:ARKAI
DESCRIPTION:ARKAI is an award-winning electro-acoustic duo that has captivated audiences around the world with their creative imagination and cutting-edge string music. Transforming the beautiful tones of the violin and cello into epic soundscapes that resemble a rock band backed by a cinematic orchestra\, ARKAI’s signature sound has led them to hundreds of performances around the world including Grammys On The Hill and Carnegie Hall\, opening for Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste\, and NBA playoff shows for the LA Lakers. They’ve also collaborated with celebrity photographer David LaChapelle for Milan Design Week\, toured with superstar violinist Lindsey Stirling\, and released viral hits with piano sensation Tony Ann.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/arkai/
LOCATION:Indigo Room\, 20 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T180000
DTSTAMP:20251125T165733Z
CREATED:20251125T165733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T165733Z
UID:4892-1764432000-1764439200@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:“The Wizard of Oz” (1939)
DESCRIPTION:Dorothy and friends traverse the Yellow Brick Road through the land of Oz in this timeless family classic from 1939. The Mahaiwe screens “The Wizard of Oz” every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. (Rated G\, 1h 42min.)
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/the-wizard-of-oz-1939/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T173000
DTSTAMP:20251125T165742Z
CREATED:20251125T165742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T165742Z
UID:4899-1763913600-1763919000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Shire Stories with Sheela Clary: Planes\, Trains\, and Automobiles
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Thanksgiving\, Shire Stories presents an evening of local storytellers sharing their light-hearted but conflict-ridden stories under the theme of Planes\, Trains and Automobiles. Sheela Clary\, storytelling teacher\, workshops stories with storytellers ahead of time and emcees the event.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shire-stories-with-sheela-clary-planes-trains-and-automobiles/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Informational,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T220000
DTSTAMP:20251022T164256Z
CREATED:20251022T164256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T164256Z
UID:4801-1763236800-1763244000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Dan Tyminski Band
DESCRIPTION:Throughout his 30+ year career\, bluegrass artist Dan Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. His voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brothers’ classic song\, “I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow\,” in the film\, ‘Oh Brother\, Where Art Thou?’ and his vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song “Hey Brother” was a global smash\, having been streamed more than a billion times to date. His diverse solo projects and years of work with Alison Krauss and Union Station have yielded troves of award-winning music. \nDan has been honored with 14 Grammy Awards and is a four-time Male Vocalist of the Year honoree by the International Bluegrass Music Association. He has also recorded instrumental or vocal harmony contributions for projects by Martina McBride\, Reba McEntire\, Brad Paisley\, Dolly Parton\, Willie Nelson\, Joan Osborne\, Charlie Daniels\, Kenny Chesney\, LeAnn Rimes\, Rob Thomas\, and Charlie Haden\, to name a few.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/dan-tyminski-band/
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:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20250904T002610Z
CREATED:20250904T002610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T002610Z
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SUMMARY:Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater: “Nuttin but a Word”
DESCRIPTION:Celebrated choreographer Rennie Harris returns to Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center to lay down his three laws of hip-hop—individuality\, creativity\, innovation. Here to expose the essence of their art form with unmatched subtlety and surprise\, the indefatigably disciplined dancers of Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater command the stage with a mixtape of moves from b-boying to Campbell locking to house. Every step tells a story in sync with the rhythm\, honoring hip-hop’s roots while raising the bar to new heights. You can try to shout ’em down\, but you ain’t said ‘Nuttin’ but a Word.’
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/rennie-harris-puremovement-american-street-dance-theater-nuttin-but-a-word/
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:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T210000
DTSTAMP:20250826T203420Z
CREATED:20250826T203420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T203420Z
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SUMMARY:London’s National Theatre in HD: “Inter Alia”
DESCRIPTION:Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (‘Gone Girl\,’ ‘Saltburn’) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind ‘Prima Facie.’ \nJessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe\, she is a karaoke fiend\, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance\, can she hold her family upright? \nWriter Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon ‘Prima Facie\,’ with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity. (Rated R\, 2hrs.)
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/londons-national-theatre-in-hd-inter-alia/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T210000
DTSTAMP:20250606T170217Z
CREATED:20250606T170217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T170217Z
UID:3997-1756494000-1759698000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:MOTHER PLAY: a play in five evictions
DESCRIPTION:With a martini in one hand and biting commentary in the other\, matriarch Phyllis – headstrong\, but resourceful – runs her household with a mix of tough love and theatrical flair\, determined to prepare her kids Carl and Martha for the harsh realities of the world whether they like it or not. \nAs Carl and Martha navigate their own paths\, Phyllis remains an ever-present force\, doling out brutal honesty\, unsolicited wisdom\, and the occasional guilt trip with impeccable timing. \nWritten by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel\, Mother Play is a sharp-witted\, darkly comedic exploration of family\, identity\, and survival spanning four decades\, five apartments\, and many hardships from cockroach infestations to painful conflicts. It premiered on Broadway just last year\, earning four Tony nominations\, two Drama Desk Awards\, and an Outer Critics Circle Award.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/mother-play-a-play-in-five-evictions/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T210000
DTSTAMP:20250813T172917Z
CREATED:20250813T172917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T172917Z
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SUMMARY:Plays In Process: Adults at Play
DESCRIPTION:Experience a play in its early stages when possibilities are endless! Returning for its fourth year\, Plays in Process offers a glimpse into the inner workings of play creation as new works are readied for the stage. Many Plays in Process titles have gone on to become fully realized productions; this season\, The Victim by Lawrence Goodman – presented as a reading last year – makes its World Premiere. \nAdults at Play by Ken Ludwig\, whose play Dear Jack\, Dear Louise also earned accolades when presented at Shakespeare & Company in 2023. Directed by Ken Ludwig.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/plays-in-process-adults-at-play/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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