St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.
Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.
First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.
Nov. 28 Becket Federated Church, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.
Dec. 5
Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.
Dec. 12-13
North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Information: Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.
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•Music - Commonwealth Opera, 2 PM, Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton, $50, $40, $25, $15, 413-584-9032, Commonwealth Opera presents Mozart's Cosi fan tutte with Ian Watson conducting Arcadia Players. This newly staged production by director Eve Summer will be presented at the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton using professional singers and a professional orchestra playing on period instruments - just how people attending the premiere in 1790 would have heard it. •Music - Shhh Free Sunday at Williams College, 1 p.m., Williams College, Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Williamstown, This free event is open to the public and does not require tickets or standard adult concert etiquette., We are very excited to introduce Shhh Free Sundays, a new recital/outreach series aimed at the younger audience to introduce them to various kinds of music played by young adults (aka Williams College students). Before performing, the musicians will introduce themselves and their piece. They will say a little something about the composer. •Music - The Colonial Theatre will be hosting a free concert, 4PM, The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street, Pittsfield, Free, 413-997-4444, To celebrate the life of Ellen Marie Ruberto, Pittsfield Mayor James Ruberto’s late wife. Ellen was an enthusiastic Trustee and supporter of The Colonial Theatre for many years. Following the concert, a commemorative bronze star honoring her service will be unveiled in The Colonial Theatre’s Berkshire Bank Lobby.
2009-11-30
•Music - Pianist Seymour Lipkin at Williams College, 8 p.m., Williams College, Chapin Hall, Williamstown, These free events are open to the public and do not require tickets., He will also provide a master class for Williams College students on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 4:15 p.m. in Brooks Rogers Recital Hall.
2009-12-01
•Music - Studio Recitals, 2 p.m., Williams College, Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Williamstown, These free events are open to the public., 413-597-3146, Violin students under the tutelage of Joanna Kurkowicz, Artist-in-Residence in Violin
2009-12-02
•Music - MIDWEEKMUSIC, 12:15 p.m., Williams College, Chapin Hall, Williamstown, This free event is open to the public., The Williams College Department of Music will present their weekly lunchtime recital series featuring student and faculty performers. All are invited to bring a lunch and listen to wonderful performances of classical, jazz and world music.
2009-12-04
•Music - Clark Holiday Concert, 8 pm, The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, Tickets are $28 ($25 for members and children), 413-458-0524, Now in its eleventh year of touring nationwide, "A Celtic Christmas" is an exciting exploration of Ireland's rich cultural history that highlights the innocence and joy of the night before Christmas through story-telling, music, and dance. •Music - Empire Brass Holiday Spectacular, 7pm, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, $50 Golden Circle / $35 / $30 Members/ $15 Students with Valid ID, 413-528-0100, Song and Dance with special guests Cantilena Chamber Choir and Stars of the Albany Berkshire Ballet •Music - Symphonic Winds and Opus Zero Band, 8 p.m., MASS MoCA, Tall Gallery, 87 Marshall Street, North Adams, This free event is open to the public, 413-662-2111, The Williams Symphonic Winds and Opus Zero Band, directed by Steven Dennis Bodner, will perform a concert entitled Passages
2009-12-05
•Music - Jazz Ensemble concert, 8 pm, Daniel Arts Center, 84 Alfrod Road, Great Barrington, Free, Jazz Ensemble concert with guest artists: jazz standards and original works
2009-12-06
•Music - Simon's Rock Anonymous 10 with the Simon's Rock Collegium, 3pm, Kellogg Music Center, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, free, A program of Rennaissance Christmas music at Kellogg Music Center •Music - Vocal Recital, 7 pm, Kellogg Music Center, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, Free, The vocal students of Gigi Teeley will perform a recital of vocal works with piano, accompanied by Hilda Shapiro. •Music - Margaret A. Hart '35 Gospel Fest, 3 pm, MCLA, Church Street Center, North Adams, $20 General Admission, FREE MCLA Students, All proceeds benefit the Margaret A. Hart '35 Scholarship. •Music - “The World’s Favorite Carols”,, 3 pm, Trinity Church, 88 Walker Street, Lenox, $15, 413-637-2440, Now in its sixth season, the Cantilena Chamber Choir is the Berkshire region's leading a cappella group. It is comprised of 24 singers who possess vocal training, good sight-reading skills and considerable choral experience. •Music - Studio Recitals, 7:30 p.m., Williams College, Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Williamstown, These free events are open to the public., 413-597-3146, Chamber Music students under the tutelage of Ronald Feldman, Director of the Berkshire Symphony and Stephen Walt, Studio Instructor of Bassoon
2009-12-08
•Music - Studio Recitals, 8 p.m., Williams College, Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Williamstown, These free events are open to the public., 413-597-3146, Brazilian and Latin Jazz students under the tutelage of Freddie Bryant, Visiting Lecturer in Africana Studies and Music and Studio Instructor of Intermediate and Advanced Jazz Guitar
2009-12-09
•Music - Studio Recitals, 4 p.m., Williams College, Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Williamstown, These free events are open to the public., 413-597-3146, Piano students under the tutelage of Doris Stevenson, Artist-in-Residence in Piano •Music - Studio Recitals, 5:45 p.m., Williams College, Chapin Hall, Williamstown, These free events are open to the public., 413-597-3146, Vocal students under the tutelage of Kerry Ryer-Parke, Studio Instructor of Voice
2009-12-11
•Music - Studio Recitals, 4:15 p.m., Williams College, Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Williamstown, These free events are open to the public., 413-597-3146, Cello students under the tutelage of Nat Parke, Artist Associate in Cello
2009-12-13
•Music - Berkshire Lyric presents “Angels & Shepherds ~ Music of the Season”, 2:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Park Square, Pittsfield, $15, 413 499 0258, The Berkshire Lyric Chorus and the Blafield Children’s Chorus will be conducted by Berkshire Lyric Artistic Director Jack Brown and accompanied by Joseph Rose. Joining them as special guests will be the Pittsfield High School Chorus under the direction of Gaylan Palmer. The music will feature contemporary and ancient carols as well as a few popular Christmas standards with a chance for the audience to sing along at the end.
2009-12-15
•Music - Studio Recitals, 6:30 p.m., Williams College, Chapin Hall, Williamstown, These free events are open to the public., 413-597-3146, Guitar students under the tutelage of Robert Phelps, Studio Instructor of Guitar
2009-12-18
•Music - John Pizzarelli, 8pm, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, $60 Golden Circle / $40 / $35 Members, 413-528-0100, Popular Jazz Singer and Master Guitarist
2009-12-19
•Music - Simon's Rock Chamber Orchestra, 8 pm, Kellogg Music Center, Bard College at Simon, Free, http://simons-rock.edu/events/listings/simons-rock-chamber-orchestra/?searchterm=None
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