Weekend Outlook: Jazz Nights, Art Exhibits, and More
Berkshire County is hosting a variety of events including jazz performances, art exhibits, and more.
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Works by artist Jaye Moscariello are on exhibit at the Guild of Berkshire Artists with an opening reception Saturday.
Art on Main Gallery, West Stockbridge
The Guild of Berkshire Artists will be exhibiting works from artist Jaye Moscariello this weekend.
Moscariello's work depicts landscapes and seascapes of the coast of Northern California in a town called Elk.
There will be a reception on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The exhibit will be on view until May 7.
More information here.
Friday
Will Evans Performance
The Stationery Factory, Dalton
Multi-instrumentalist and environmentalist Will Evans will be performing at 7:30.
Evans' displays of live-looping in his shows are to demonstrate the importance of connecting and protecting the earth. His songs attempt to deliver messages of family, love, hope, and inclusion.
Tickets cost $25 to $75. More information here.
Jazz Crawl
Downtown Pittsfield
Pittsfield City Jazz Festival culminates this weekend with several events, including a jazz crawl on Friday night at five downtown venues.
Full schedule can be found here.
Saturday
Spring Fling
North Adams Elks 487
DJ Kane and special guests will be spinning jams from the '90s to the early 2000s from 8 p.m. until midnight.
The fling features a finger food buffet, dance contest, and prizes for best dancing and best outfit.
Must be 21 or older to participate. There will be a $10 cover charge that benefit the Elks Lodge. More information here.
Saturday Night Dance Party
Methuselah Bar and Lounge, Pittsfield
There will be a Music Globalization dance party from 8 until 11 p.m. featuring spins from DJ Pup Daddy.
The dance will feature music from around the world from the past 6 decades, including Bossa Nova, Lambada, Harlem Shake, and more.
More information here.
Swing Dance Night
Berkshire Palate, Hotel on North
Berkshire Palate hosts a dance with the Lucky 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. Hourlong beginner's dance lessons start at 7:30 with Alex Bloomstein.
This is the first event of the Wandering Dance Society, a community dance initiative produced by Mill Town Foundation in association with Jacob's Pillow. This event is in coordination with the Pittsfield CityJazz Festival.
The event is free and open to the public. More information here.
É.T.É Performance
The Foundry, West Stockbridge
Award-winning band É.T.É will be performing at 7:30 p.m. The band's music is a "lively" take on Quebec traditional music.
Tickets cost $25. More information here.
All Together with Art: Old Art
Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown
Spend time with your young children by exploring old art while learning about where it is from and what makes it important starting at 10:30 a.m.
The program is designed for children 4 to 8 years old and will feature art making opportunities.
Space is limited so a reservation is required and can be made here.
Sunday
Feature Movie Matinee
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
There will be a showing of the documentary "The Civilian Conservation Corps" from 1 until 2:30 p.m.
The film depicts how the Civilian Conservation Corps enrolled more than 3 million men who labored to improve national and state parks.
Followup remarks will relate the experience of the "Pinecone Johnnies" who transformed Mount Greylock into a recreational destination.
More information here.
Queen tribute band Xtreme Queen Entertainment plays at a UCP fundraiser in Dalton on Saturday.
Xtreme Queen Entertainment
Stationery Factory, Dalton
The Queen tribute band appears at a benefit for United Cerebral Palsy of Western Massachusetts, reproducing the legendary 1985 LIVE AID performance.
Tickets are $45; $95 for VIP tickets that include an English meal (like mini beef Wellingtons, Yorkshire pudding and blueberry scones) and access to the private bar and lounge.
More information and tickets here.
Pinot & Augustine
The Foundry, West Stockbridge
Family-friendly clown duo Pinot & Augustine will be performing at 3 p.m. The duo is inspired by the golden age of circus.
The 45-minute performance features physical comedy and musical surprises.
Tickets cost $10 to $18. More information here.
Visitor Center Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Visit Mount Greylock Visitor Center from 10 to 3 for a self-guided indoor scavenger hunt. The handouts are available at the lobby desk.
More information here.
Emmet Cohen Trio with Houston Person
Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
The Pittsfield City Jazz Festival wraps up with performances starting at 4 p.m. by pianist and composer Emmet Cohen and saxophonist Person. Berkshires Jazz All Star Youth Band will play the opening set.
Tickets are $38. More information here.
Multiple Days
Daffodil and Tulip Festival
Naumkeag, Stockbridge
Stroll through eight acres of garden stocked with thousands of daffodil, tulip and other bulbs. The first floor of the mansion will be open for tours, a popup shop will be at the greenhouse and refreshments available at the cafe.
Tickets must be purchased ahead here.
Annual Baby Animals Festival
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
The village's baby animal festival continues this weekend from 11 until 4. Meet the farm's newest editions including lambs, kids, piglets, calves, and chicks.
Festivalgoers can partake in daily events and activities including daily talks about the farm and the Shakers, craft demonstrations, and more.
More information here.
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