A selective, curatorial view of the cultural highlights of the upcoming weekend in the greater Berkshire region.
(CHESTER, Mass.) – Body Awareness, a comedy by Amherst native Annie Baker, runs at Chester Theatre Company through Sunday, August 11, 2013. The play tells the story of an unconventional, modern American nuclear family. Phyllis is professor at a college where she has organized a series of events for “Body Awareness Week”. She and her…
(WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass.) – A new musical theater adaptation of Robert J. Waller’s best-selling romance, The Bridges of Madison County, premieres on Williamstown Theatre Festival’s Main Stage from Thursday, August 1 to Sunday, August 18, 2013. The show is slated to go to Broadway in 2014. The new musical production is written by acclaimed playwright, screenwriter and…
(GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.) – A reception celebrating the opening of Sometimes the Light Is Enough, an exhibit of new oil paintings by Tina Sotis at the CATA Studio Space, takes place on Saturday, August 3, 2013, from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Twenty-five new pieces will be on display in the show, many or most of…
(GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.) – Comedian Rita Rudner, who performs mostly in Las Vegas, will make a rare appearance in the region when she entertains at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Sunday, August 4, 2013, at 7pm. In addition to comedy, Rudner is a New York Times-bestselling author, an award-winning television personality, screenwriter, playwright, Broadway…
(HUDSON, N.Y.) – Woodstock singer-songwriter Simi Stone brings her signature, upbeat “Mountain Motown” style of music to Club Helsinki Hudson on Thursday, August 1, 2013, at 8pm. The multi-talented multi-instrumentalist tours with Simone Felice’s band, the Duke and the King, and has performed with Denis Leary’s band on Conan O’Brien’s TV show. Simi Stone can’t…
(HUDSON, N.Y.) – The legendary reggae group the Wailers – led by founding bassist Aston “Family Man” Barrett – bring their patented Jamaican riddims to Club Helsinki Hudson on Friday, August 2, 2013, at 9pm. Best known for their groundbreaking work with the late Bob Marley, the Wailers have also played or performed with international…
(HUDSON, N.Y.) – Authors Maggie Estep, Linda Yablonsky, and Jonathan Santlofer will read their selections from The Marijuana Chronicles, a collection of new stories recently published by Akashic Books and edited by Santlofer, at Spotty Dog Books on Sunday, August 4, 2013, at 4pm. Brooklyn-based ensemble August Wells will provide musical entertainment at the reading,…
(BECKET, Mass.) – A twist on contemporary ballet by 3e étage, soloists of the Paris Opera Ballet and jazz-influenced popular dance by Bodytraffic, from Los Angeles, are on tap at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival from Wednesday, July 31, through Sunday, August 4, 2013. Traveling from France, 3e étage will perform the world premiere of Le…
(WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass.) – The Concertante Chamber Players kick off a four-week series of chamber music concerts at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at 8 pm. Upcoming concerts feature the Gryphon Trio (August 13), the Dover Quartet (August 20), and the Dorian Wind Quintet with pianist Spencer Myer (August…
For the next two weeks, a lucky contributor to the Rogovoy Report will win a free dinner for two plus tickets to see the renowned musical satire group the Capitol Steps at Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club in Lenox, Mass. For every $20 contribution made to the Rogovoy Report between now and August 9, 2013, participants who so indicate (by…
