Edward Hopper (1882-1967)
ROCKWELL MUSEUM SHOWCASES EDWARD HOPPER’S WORK as ILLUSTRATOR
(STOCKBRIDGE, Mass.) – In December 2013, artwork by Norman Rockwell and Edward Hopper set the all-time sales records for American paintings at auction, confirming the enduring popularity of these two artists from the twentieth century. This summer, Norman Rockwell Museum will present the early work of these two remarkable artists side by side, offering a rare glimpse into their formative years before they embarked on divergent paths as painters. The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator will be on view at Norman Rockwell Museum from Saturday, June 7, through October 26, 2014.
BLUES-SOUL DUO FREDERICKS BROWN to PLAY MASS MOCA
(North Adams, Mass.) – The blues-soul duo Fredericks Brown, fronted by singer-songwriter Deva Mahal – daughter of the legendary blues musician Taj Mahal – and New Zealand-born songwriter/keyboard player Stephanie Brown, performs at MASS MoCAon Saturday, June 7, 2014, at 8pm. The duo’s music draws on their rich cultural and musical heritage in songs steeped in its African-American roots music with a Pacific Island flair.
Benny Goodman
CABARET REVISITS BENNY GOODMAN’S SWINGIN’ JAZZ at BARRINGTON STAGE
(PITTSFIELD, Mass.) – The sounds of Benny Goodman – the “King of Swing” and most popular jazz bandleader of the 1930s – will be revisited in “Benny Rides Again,” a tribute to Goodman’s vibrant jazz quartet of the 1940s and ‘50s featuring clarinetist Paul Green and vocalist Corrine Manning, as part of the Mr. Finn’s Cabaret series at Barrington Stage on Sunday and Monday, June 8 and June 9, 2014, at 8pm.
Roosevelt Dime (photo Kate Reeder)
ROOTS MUSIC OUTFIT ROOSEVELT DIME BRINGS ‘STEAMBOAT SOUL’ to COLONIAL
(PITTSFIELD, Mass.) – American roots music outfit Roosevelt Dime brings its self-styled “Steamboat Soul” – a blend of Appalachian string band, Memphis and New Orleans soul, and West Coast alt-country, to the Garage at the Colonial on Friday June 6, 2014, at 8pm.
WILCO OFFSHOOT BAND AUTUMN DEFENSE to BRING ‘60S ROCK SOUNDS to HELSINKI HUDSON
(HUDSON, N.Y.) – Wilco offshoot band Autumn Defense brings its unique update of 1960s-inspired pop-rock toClub Helsinki Hudson on Thursday, June 5, at 8pm. The long-running side project features Wilco members John Stirratt and Pat Sansone making original music in the style of such classic British invasion groups as the Zombies, the Kinks, and the Beatles.
Black Swallowtail (photo Howard Hoople)
LIVE BUTTERFLIES to SWARM at BERKSHIRE MUSEUM
(PITTSFIELD, Mass.) – A Butterfly Pavilion, filled with vibrant native and exotic species of butterflies, will be the centerpiece of the new exhibition, Butterflies, which opens at Berkshire Museum on Saturday, May 31, and runs through September 1, 2014. The exhibition will introduce visitors to the fascinating and complex life cycle of butterflies, including their remarkable metamorphosis, and suggest how we can protect their place in the natural environment. The inter-disciplinary exhibition will include works by contemporary artists, as well as historic and cultural artifacts from around the world. A Butterflies Preview Party will be held Friday, May 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
EMMY AWARD-WINNER MARG HELGENBERGER STARS in BARRINGTON STAGE SEASON OPENER
(PITTSFIELD, Mass.) – Emmy Award-winner and Golden Globe nominee Marg Helgenberger stars in Sharr White’s The Other Place, which opens the 2014 season at Barrington Stage Company through Saturday, June 14, on the St. Germain Stage.
And also…
8 Foot River at No. Six Depot (Friday, June 6 at 8pm)
Berkshire Gateway Jazz – all weekend
“Circle Mirror Transformation” at Mixed Company
“Ye Are God’s Building” photo exhibit by Eric Korenman at Hancock Shaker Village