A selective, curatorial view of the cultural highlights of the upcoming weekend in the greater Berkshire region.
(HUDSON, N.Y.) – Austin-based singer-songwriter Sam Baker brings his music of grace born out of tragedy to Club Helsinki Hudson on Thursday, May 12, at 8pm. Red House recording artist artist Carrie Elkin will warm up the crowd for Baker, as well as accompany him during his set. Baker lives and creates by the personal…
(CHATHAM, N.Y.) – An expansive solo exhibition of modernist landscapes by Tony Thompson will inaugurate the North River Gallery’s new street level space on Main Street, marking the gallery’s new emphasis on contemporary landscape art. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Saturday, May 7, from 4 to 7pm. The work will…
A highly selective preview of cultural events taking place this weekend in the greater Berkshires region, including an avant-jazz ensemble at MASS MoCA; a folk-rock legend at the Mahaiwe; an exhibition of new photography in Lenox; klezmer in Spencertown, N.Y.; and quirky indie-pop at Club Helsinki Hudson. ALLISON MILLER BRINGS JAZZ ALL-STARS to MASS MoCA (NORTH…
(LENOX, Mass.) – A reception for the 5th Annual Juried Exhibition showcasing the photographic work of 22 finalists, takes place at Sohn Fine Art Gallery on Saturday, May 7, from 4pm to 6:30pm. Artists in the exhibition include April Aldighieri, Mark Bennington, Matthew Bialer, Debra Bilow, Steven Duede, Steven Edson, George Grubb , Erin…
(SPENCERTOWN, N.Y.) — Paul Green and Klezmer East will perform a mix of traditional and contemporary klezmer favorites at Spencertown Academy on Saturday, May 7, at 8pm. The concert will include Yiddish dance tunes and hits from the Yiddish theater. Led by clarinetist Paul Green, Klezmer East features Pete Sweeney (drums), Bruce Krasin (saxophone), and…
(HUDSON, N.Y.) – Austin-based artist Bob Schneider brings his singular brand of indie-pop to Club Helsinki Hudson on Friday, May 6, at 9pm. Schneider stands out in Austin as not just another roots-music based artist, but as a kind of pop genius – a singer-songwriter who writes catchy, hook-laden melodies that connect the Beatles to…
(GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.) – Critically lauded folk-rock singer-songwriter John Hiatt brings his rich, diverse catalog of songs and his quirky delivery to the Mahaiwe on Friday, May 6, at 8pm. While mass success has remained elusive over the course of his 40-plus-year career, Hiatt has hit the top of the charts via a veritable who’s…
(NORTH ADAMS, Mass.) — Bandleader Allison Miller brings her eclectic, funky jazz group Boom Tic Boom!, featuring a veritable all-star lineup of downtown jazz talent, to Club B10 at MASS MoCA on Saturday, May 7. The band includes violinist Jenny Scheinman, pianist Myra Melford, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, bassist Todd Sickafoose, and cornetist Kirk Knuffke –…
A highly selective preview of cultural events taking place this weekend in the greater Berkshires region, including an avant-jazz ensemble at Williams College, led by an alumnus; a new Jack Kerouac-inspired dance program at MASS MoCA; a world-renowned string quartet playing for free at Williams College; and the queen of Tex-Mex at Club Helsinki Hudson. …
(HUDSON, N.Y.) – Austin-based Americana singer-songwriter Carrie Rodriguez brings her new Tex-Mex sound to Club Helsinki Hudson on Saturday, April 30, at 9pm. The acclaimed Austin-based roots-music artist recently released the album “Lola,” on which the Chicana singer/songwriter realizes her dream of presenting her deeply personal take on the Tex-Mex music of her ancestors. Rodriguez…
