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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
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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
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CREATED:20251126T010023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T010023Z
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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:20260429T032544
CREATED:20251125T165750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T165750Z
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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:20260429T032544
CREATED:20251125T165733Z
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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
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CREATED:20251125T165742Z
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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:20260429T032544
CREATED:20251022T164256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T164256Z
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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:20260429T032544
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:20260429T032544
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:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250606T170217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T170217Z
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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:20260429T032544
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250813T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T172911Z
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SUMMARY:Plays In Process: Free and Equal
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. \nFree and Equal by Kaia Calhoun\, directed by Kaia Calhoun and Tina Packer.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/plays-in-process-free-and-equal/
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:20250826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250813T172904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T172904Z
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SUMMARY:Plays In Process: The Shallows
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. \nThe Shallows by Jim Frangione\, a sequel to his award-winning Flight of the Monarch\, presented last season. Directed by Judy Braha.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/plays-in-process-the-shallows/
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:20250821T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250606T170221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T170221Z
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SUMMARY:Circus & The Bard
DESCRIPTION:For the kids and the kids in all of us\, Shakespeare & Company and Spirit of Circus present an intersection of brilliant\, professional circus acts with Shakespeare’s characters. The alchemy of the stunning visual effects of circus and the Bard’s text is an apt and whimsical introduction to both\, and when you see them together\, something special takes place! \nThis show is presented in collaboration with Spirit of Circus.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/circus-the-bard/
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:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250605T155356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T155356Z
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SUMMARY:The Taming of The Shrew
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew\, with its timeless themes of identity\, gender roles\, and the clash of wills. \nMeet the fiery and fiercely independent Katherine\, whose spirited nature meets its match in the cunning Petruchio as they embark on a hilarious and clever exploration of love\, power\, and transformation. \nThe Taming of the Shrew offers a compelling – if not at times zany – look at relationships\, and social norms\, making it a must-see for anyone who loves classic comedy with a bit of bite.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/the-taming-of-the-shrew/
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:20250810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250506T185450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T185450Z
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SUMMARY:Community Day at The Mount
DESCRIPTION:Featuring live music\, readings and performances\, a resource fair\, book exchanges\, children’s activities\, and food trucks\, Community Day at The Mount’s celebrates the vibrant\, multicultural diversity of the Berkshires.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/community-day-at-the-mount/
LOCATION:The Mount\, Edith Wharton’s Home\, 2 Plunkett St\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Food,Informational,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250722T181431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T181431Z
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SUMMARY:100 Years of Movies at the Mahaiwe continues with “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” on 8/8!
DESCRIPTION:Sci-fi family favorite ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ is the story of a boy who befriends a lovable alien he dubs E.T. The Steven Spielberg-helmed film became a cultural phenomenon upon its release and has been cherished since. (Rated PG\, 2h.) \nFollowing last year’s success\, the Mahaiwe will continue its “100 Years of Movies” series with film director and educator Deborah Reinisch. Reinisch will introduce each film with a brief lecture at the top of the screening.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/100-years-of-movies-at-the-mahaiwe-continues-with-e-t-the-extra-terrestrial-on-8-8/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational,Family Friendly,Film,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250723T181858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T181858Z
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SUMMARY:FREE magic show at the Mahaiwe on 8/4!
DESCRIPTION:Join in for an event filled with laughter\, wonder and endless surprises as renowned magician Bill Blagg presents Family Magic! \nWith over 60 minutes of non-stop magical fun\, Family Magic is specifically designed to entertain and engage audiences of all ages. Bill Blagg’s unique blend of comedy\, audience participation\, and mind-bending magic will keep you on the edge of your seat eagerly anticipating what’s coming next. Prepare to be amazed as ordinary objects come to life while others vanish in the blink of an eye\, and you could even be chosen to float in mid-air! \nFamily Magic is a unique blend of interactive entertainment and awe-inspiring magic that guarantees an unforgettable adventure for all ages. Join in for this magical family event which is sure to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones!
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/free-magic-show-at-the-mahaiwe-on-8-4/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250604T174310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T174310Z
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SUMMARY:August Wilson's The Piano Lesson
DESCRIPTION:Set against the backdrop of 1936 Pittsburgh during the Great Depression\, August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning The Piano Lesson explores the lives of the Charles family\, and vividly portrays an enduring conflict between siblings. \nThe family piano at the heart of the argument is an heirloom intricately carved by an enslaved ancestor. Determined sharecropper Boy Willie is eager to sell the piano to purchase land on which his ancestors endured hardship\, while his sister Berniece fiercely maintains that the piano is where their heritage lies. \nA testament to the complexities of family\, history\, and legacy\, 2025 Elliot Norton Award-winning The Piano Lesson is an explosive and incisive inquiry into the struggle between what we owe to our past and how we build our future.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/august-wilsons-the-piano-lesson/
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:20250712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250604T174325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T174325Z
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SUMMARY:Romeo & Juliet
DESCRIPTION:Presented under the Berkshires’ summer skies this summer\, Romeo and Juliet proves that even the ultimate case of love at first sight can lead to… well\, chaos. \nMeddling families and murderous duels meld to offer an evening of sword fights\, swinging soirees\, and secret weddings — but the play is also full of exuberant vulgarity\, harsh brutality and above all\, the tingling\, unbearable delight of young love.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/romeo-juliet/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Art,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare &amp%3B Company":MAILTO:jstevenson@shakespeare.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250528T191358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T191358Z
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SUMMARY:Steve Earle: Solo & Acoustic
DESCRIPTION:Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters and a master storyteller in his own right. Earle’s 1988 hit Copperhead Road was made an official state song of Tennessee in 2023\, and in 2024\, he was invited to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/steve-earle-solo-acoustic/
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:20250613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250521T143917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T143917Z
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SUMMARY:London’s National Theatre in HD: “A Streetcar Named Desire”
DESCRIPTION:Gillian Anderson (“Sex Education”)\, Vanessa Kirby (“The Crown”)\, and Ben Foster (“Lone Survivor”) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece. As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles\, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal\, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. From visionary director Benedict Andrews\, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/londons-national-theatre-in-hd-a-streetcar-named-desire/
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:20250607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250521T143928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T143928Z
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SUMMARY:Met Opera Live in HD: Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia”
DESCRIPTION:Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine\, Rosina\, alongside American tenor Jack Swanson\, in his Met debut\, as her secret beloved\, CountAlmaviva. Moldovan baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro\, the ingenious barber of Seville\, with Hungarian bass-8 baritone Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and Russian bass Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio rounding out the principal cast. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts Bartlett Sher’s madcap production.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-rossinis-il-barbiere-di-siviglia/
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:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250508T164636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T154603Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare & Company Free Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare & Company will hold its second-annual free Community Day on Saturday\, May 24 from 11 am – 4 pm\, Memorial Day Weekend! This event features live demonstrations and performances\, scavenger hunts\, film screenings\, food trucks with lunches and snacks for purchase\, and dozens of other local nonprofits sharing the many ways we all serve the Berkshires – and beyond. For more information\, call the Box Office at 413.637.3353 or visit shakespeare.org.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/shakespeare-company-free-community-day/
LOCATION:Shakespeare & Company\, 70 Kemble Street\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Friendly,Food,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250327T172529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T172529Z
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SUMMARY:Met Opera Live in HD: Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro”
DESCRIPTION:On April 26\, Mozart’s timeless comedy returns to cinemas worldwide with a live transmission from the Metropolitan Opera. Conductor Joana Mallwitz\, in her Met debut\, takes the podium to conduct a stellar ensemble cast including American bass-baritone Michael Sumuel as the clever valet Figaro\, Ukrainian soprano Olga Kulchynska as the wily maid Susanna\, Canadian baritone Joshua Hopkins as the skirt-chasing Count\, Italian soprano Federica Lombardi as his anguished wife\, and French mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce as the adolescent page Cherubino.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-mozarts-le-nozze-di-figaro/
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:20250329T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250205T165839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T165839Z
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SUMMARY:London’s National Theatre in HD: Dr. Strangelove
DESCRIPTION:Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece “Dr. Strangelove.”  This explosively funny satire\, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack\, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley. (Running time: 150 minutes – to be confirmed.)
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/londons-national-theatre-in-hd-dr-strangelove/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250128T182407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T182407Z
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SUMMARY:Patton Oswalt: “Effervescent”
DESCRIPTION:Patton Oswalt has a brand-new hour of his signature apocalyptic\, pop culture comedy. He’s older\, way less wise\, and going through some stuff. Come see the hilarious train wreck. He’ll be dead in thirty or forty years so this might be your last chance to catch him.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/patton-oswalt-effervescent/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Art,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250103T011950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T011950Z
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SUMMARY:Met Opera Live in HD: Beethoven's "Fidelio"
DESCRIPTION:Following a string of awe-inspiring Live in HD performances\, Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Leonore\, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny in Beethoven’s Fidelio. Completing the distinguished cast is British tenor David Butt Philip as the political prisoner Florestan\, Polish bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as the villainous Don Pizarro\, veteran German bass René Pape as the jailer Rocco\, Chinese soprano Ying Fang and German tenor Magnus Dietrich as the young Marzelline and Jaquino\, and Danish bass Stephen Milling as the principled Don Fernando. Susanna Mälkki conducts the March 15 performance\, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas worldwide.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/met-opera-live-in-hd-beethovens-fidelio/
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:20250222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250116T193209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T193209Z
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SUMMARY:London’s National Theatre in HD: “The Importance of Being Earnest”
DESCRIPTION:Being sensible can be excessively boring. At least Jack thinks so. While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country\, he lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile\, his friend Algy takes on a similar facade. Unfortunately\, living a double life has its drawbacks\, especially when it comes to love. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies\, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/londons-national-theatre-in-hd-the-importance-of-being-earnest/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20250128T184636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T184636Z
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SUMMARY:José González
DESCRIPTION:Indie-folk singer-songrwriter/guitarist José González is in a class by himself. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “someone whose subtle\, carefully crafted music delivers rewards to listeners who know how to wait\,” González’s stellar career can only be described as a dream. From selling out tours on virtually every continent to headlining prestigious festivals around the world to being asked to perform at 2020’s Nobel Prize Award Ceremony and seeing his recorded music exceed 1 billion streams\, González is one of the most exciting and in-demand touring artists working today. Whether appearing alone with his guitar or with a 20-piece orchestra\, or with his band The Brite Lites\, or choosing between duo and trio formats\, his performances are never merely shows – they are events.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/jose-gonzalez/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032544
CREATED:20241211T215642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T215642Z
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SUMMARY:John Pizzarelli Big Band "Dear Mr. Sinatra"
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Pizzarelli salutes the Chairman of the Board\, Frank Sinatra\, performing with an excellent 17-piece big band that kicks with a brawling\, Count Basie-like exuberance. He will play songs written for Sinatra including Witchcraft\, Wee Small Hours and Ring a Ding Ding\, salute his collaboration with Antonio Carlos Jobim and will also play a number of his signature Sinatra at the Sands arrangements. Pizzarelli will also recall his opening for Sinatra in 1993. It is a trip back in time and a fresh\, present day swingfest! 
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/john-pizzarelli-big-band-dear-mr-sinatra/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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