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May 21, 2004
• July 16 - July 31 July 16 - July 31 Friday, July 16 Art Norman Rockwell Museum Summer Art Intensive, "Painting on Location: Rockwell's Stockbridge," a three-day workshop exploring the process of direct drawing and painting, instructed by Lynn Pauley, will be given from 10 to 4, Route 183, Stockbridge, Mass. Registration required: 413-298-4100. Dance Jacob's Pillow The Lar Lubovitch Dance Company will perform at 8, Ted Shawn Theatre; Paradigm will perform in four world premieres at 8:15, Doris Duke Studio Theatre, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, Mass., 413-243-0745. Saratoga Performing Arts Center The New York City Ballet will perform a Russian tribute, including "Monumentum pro Gesualdo," "Movements for Piano and Orchestra," "Zakouski," "Mozartiana" and "Stravinsky Violin Concerto," at 8:15. 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, 518-584-9330 or visit www.spac.org . Film Clark Art Institute The classic 1949 film, "Madame Bovary" will be shown at 4, part of the "Bonjour, Monsieur Flaubert!" series, featuring French literary masterpieces on film. 225 South St., Williamstown, 413-458-2303. Kids' Stuff Barrington Stage Company The Youth Theatre will perform in "The Wizard of Oz," with choreography and direction by Edie Cowan, at 2 and 7, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Norman Rockwell Museum "Drawing Together," an art workshop for parents and their children ages 4 and up to view selected pieces in the galleries and experiment with a variety of materials and techniques, from 10 to 11:30, Route 183, Stockbridge, Mass., 413-298-4100. Spencertown Academy Members of Yarina, the Andean music group, will perform, part of the Fridays are for Kids program, at 11 a.m. Route 203, between the Taconic State Parkway and New York Route 22, Spencertown, N.Y. For more information call 518-392-3693. Lecture Ventfort Hall Alice Cooney of the Frelinghuysen Museum will present "A Religion of Beauty: The Art of Louis Comfort Tiffany," at 4. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org . Miscellaneous Berkshire Museum A gallery tour of the current exhibition, "Presence of Light," will be given at 10:30 a.m., 39 South St., Pittsfield, Mass., 413-443-7171. The Mount "Harmony and Symmetry," a 20-minute garden talk exploring this design concept from Edith Wharton's "Italian Villas and Their Gardens" will be given within the context of her gardens, at 1 and 2, The Mount, 2 Plunkett St., Lenox, Mass. For more information, call 413-637-1899. Norman Rockwell Museum Claire Williams, a lifelong resident of Stockbridge and Norman Rockwell model, will lead a virtual tour of "Home for Christmas," Rockwell's New England winter scene, at 2:30, Route 183, Stockbridge, Mass., 413-298-4100. Music Concerts on the Green Free, outdoor concert features "Don't Leave Band," 6:30 to 8. Town Green, Route 7A, Manchester, Vt. For information, call 800-362-4144. The Egg The Robert Cray Band will perform at 8, Empire State Plaza, Albany, N.Y., 518-473-1845. Mohawk Trail Concerts Joan Morris, mezzo-soprano; William Bolcom, piano, will perform in a concert titled "Favorite Things: American Theatre songs and more," at 7:30, Federated Church, Route 2, Charlemont, Mass., 413-625-9511. Music Mountain 2004 The Ten of the University Glee Club of New York City will perform a sampling of both traditional and contemporary music at 8, Music Mountain Road, Falls Village, Conn., 860-824-7126. Norfolk Chamber Music Festival Claude Frank, Frank Morelli, Allan Dean Erick Friedman, Martin Beaver, Kazuhide Isomura and Clive Greensmith will perform works by Mahler, R. Strauss, Laderman and Martinu, at 8, Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate, Norfolk, Conn., 203-432-1966. Sevenars Concerts Jerry Noble, piano, and Bob Sparkman, clarinet, will perform in a concert of jazz improvisations at 7, Route 112 and South Ireland Street, Worthington, Mass., 413-238-5854. Tanglewood Members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform a prelude concert, at 6, Ozawa Hall. The Boston Symphony Orchestra with Kurt Masur, conductor, and Midori, violin, will perform works by Glinka, Tchaikovsky and Dvorak, at 8:30. The Shed, West Street, Lenox, Mass. For tickets, call 888-266-1200 or visit www.bso.org . Yellow Barn Music Festival A chamber music performance will be presented at 8, at the Yellow Barn's concert space on Main Street in Putney, Vt. For tickets, call 800-639-3819 or visit www.yellowbarn.org . Theater Barrington Stage Company "Sweet Charity," a musical, directed by Rob Ruggiero, at 2 and 8, Main Stage; "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," a world premiere musical, directed by Michael Unger, at 7:30, Stage II, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Berkshire Theatre Festival George Bernard Shaw's "Heartbreak House," directed by Anders Cato, at 8, Main Stage, Main Street; "Siddhartha," adapted from the novel by Herman Hesse, directed by Eric Hill, at 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge, Mass. For tickets, call 866-811-4111; after June 2, 413-298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org . Dorset Theatre Festival Tom Stoppard's "The Real Inspector Hound," a comedy/murder mystery, at 8, Dorset Playhouse, Route 30, Dorset, Vt., 802-867-5777. Mac-Haydn Theatre "Swing!," an all-singing and dancing musical, at 8, Route 203, Chatham, N.Y., 518-392-9292. Miniature Theatre of Chester David Hare's "Skylight," directed by James Warwick, at 8. Chester Town Hall, Middlefield Street, Chester, Mass. For tickets, call 413-354-7771. For information, visit www.miniaturetheatre.org . Shakespeare & Company "Lettice and Lovage," a comedy by Peter Shaffer, directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 3, Spring Lawn Theatre, "As You Like It," directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 7:30, Founders' Theatre; "Preludes," featuring country dances, magical pageants, sword play and more, at 6:45, outdoors at Founders' Theatre; "Full Gallop," a one-woman show by Mark Hampton and Mary Louise Wilson, opens at 8:30, Spring Lawn Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3353. The Theater Barn Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest," a mystery, at 8, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Ventfort Hall "Xingu," adapted by Dennis Krausnick from the Edith Wharton story, at 7:30. In cooperation with Shakespeare & Co. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org . Weston Playhouse "The Full Monty," directed by Malcolm Ewen, at 8, the Village Green; "Topdog/Underdog," a drama by Suzan-Lori Parks, at 8:30, Weston Rod and Gun Club, Route 100, Weston, Vt., 802-824-5288. Williamstown Theatre Festival Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Nicholas Martin, at 8, discussion with the cast follows the performance, Adams Memorial Theatre, "Rodney's Wife" a world premier, at 8, Nikos Stage, "Fridays @">href="mailto:@">@ 3," new play readings, at 3, Nikos Stage, Williams College, Route 2, Williamstown, Mass. For tickets, call 413-597-3400. Saturday, July 17 Art Frelinghuysen Morris House "From the Housatonic to Stockbridge Church: A Modernist Painter's Affection for the Berkshires," a gallery talk by Director Kinney Frelinghuysen, will be held at 1:15. The Frelinghuysen Morris House and Studio, 92 Hawthorne St., Lenox, Mass. Call 413-637-0166 for additional information. Ventfort Hall Bronze casting demonstration and lecture with sculptor Andrew DeVries, at 11 and 2, Walled Garden, weather permitting. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org . Dance Jacob's Pillow The Lar Lubovitch Dance Company will perform at 2 and 8, Ted Shawn Theatre; Paradigm will perform in four world premieres at 2:15 and 8:15, Doris Duke Studio Theatre, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, Mass., 413-243-0745. Saratoga Performing Arts Center The New York City Ballet will perform "Jewels," chorography by George Balanchine, at 2, and the Balanchine 100 Gala at 8:15. 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 518-584-9330 or visit www.spac.org . Kids' Stuff Barrington Stage Company The Youth Theatre will perform in "The Wizard of Oz," with choreography and direction by Edie Cowan, at 2 and 7, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Berkshire Museum "Enlightened Storytelling," a children's program celebrating the summer exhibition with stories related to art and the nature of light, will be held every Saturday at 10:30; BTF Plays! presents "Robin Hood," directed by Gray Simons, closes at 11 a.m. 39 South St., Pittsfield, Mass., 413-443-7171. Great Barrington Bandstand David Grover and the Big Bear Band will perform in a free children's concert at 10 a.m. at the Great Barrington Bandstand, behind town hall, Great Barrington, Mass. Mass MoCA "Kids Can Too!" Members of the Bang on a Can All-Stars and students bring out kids' abilities to make boisterous music, at 10:30. Club B10. Free with museum admission. Advance reservations required. 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, Mass. For tickets, call 413-662-2111. Norman Rockwell Museum "Art Comes Alive: Puppets, Magic and Juggling," a family tour will be given at 1; The Jeff Danger Puppet, Magic and Juggling Show will be performed at 1:30, children can create their own hand puppet characters from cloth and felt at 2:30, Route 183, Stockbridge, Mass., 413-298-4100. Lectures Berkshire Museum "Presence of Light" aritsts Mary Temple, Simon Lee and Beth Galston will participate in a discussion of issues contemporary artists face when creating the "non-collectable" work of art, and take participants on a walk through their exhibition; also, contemporary art collectors will speak about their passion for and obstacles to collecting non-traditional art objects, as part of the Conversations of Light Lecture Series, at 1, 39 South St., Pittsfield, Mass., 413-443-7171. Clark Art Institute Richard Rand, senior curator, will present a talk, "Masterpiece in Focus: Eugene Delacroix's Women of Algiers in Their Apartment," at 2. 225 South St., Williamstown, Mass., 413-458-2303. Southern Vermont Arts Center "An Evening With Patricia Neal," the Oscar-winning actress will speak at 7:30. The Arkell Pavillion, Southern Vermont Arts Center, West Road, Manchester, Vt., 802-362-1405. Miscellaneous Berkshire Botanical Garden In honor of Mary Ann Baker, well-known Berkshire poets will perform poetry readings, broadsides and books by the poets will be on sale and signings will be available in a program titled "Poetry in the Garden," at 2, Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge, Mass. Registration is required: 298-3926. Bryant Homestead Craft Festival The 19th annual Bryant Homestead Craft Festival, featuring crafts, musical entertainment, food and more, will be held from 10 to 5, rain or shine, 207 Bryant Road, Cummington, Mass. For more information, visit www.bryantcraftfestival.org . Concealed City Gardens Concealed City Gardens, Pittsfield's Hidden Heart, the eighth annual self-guided tour of eight unusual, gorgeous gardens will be held today from 10 to 4. Each garden on the tour has been designed by and is maintained by the homeowners. Tickets will be on sale starting June 1 at Agway, Jodi's Seasonal and Dr. Lahey's in Pittsfield, Mass., and Trillium's in Lenox, Mass. For more information, call 413-684-3087. Zoar Outdoor Local expedition leader Phil Buck will talk about his latest adventures in "Chile to Australia," trying to cross the sea in his reed boat, part of the 13th annual summer film series. Free and open to the public. A simple summer barbecue starts at 5 and shows begin at 6. Zoar Pavilion, Main Street, Charlemont, Mass. For information, call 1-800-532-7483 or visit www.zoaroutdoor.com. Music Aston Magna Festival Eric Hoeprich, clarinet; Daniel Stepner and Nancy Wilson, violins; David Miller, viola, and Loretta O'Sullivan, cello, will perform a program of chamber music including works by Carl Maria von Weber, Mozart and George Onslow, at 6, St. James Church, Main Street, Great Barrington, Mass., 413-528-3595. Berkshire Choral Festival The 225-voice chorus, conducted by Donald McCullough, will perform works by Beethoven and Durufl, at 8; a pre-concert talk will be held at 6:45, Rovensky Concert Shed, Berkshire School, Route 41, Sheffield, Mass., 413-229-1999. Heron Cove Picnic Concerts Wintergreen will perform at 7:30 as part of the Twilight Picnic Concert Series at Heron Cove, Farnams Causeway, Cheshire, Mass., 413-743-4425. In the case of rain, the concert will be held on July 18. The Marlboro Music Festival The season opens at 8:30, with music performed by students and faculty of the Marlboro Music School. Marlboro College campus, Marlboro, Vt. Call 802-254-2394 or visit www.marlboromusic.org . Mass MoCA The Bang on a Can All-Stars with Burmese drummer Kyaw Kyaw Naiing will perform in concert, at 8. Doors open at 7. Galleries open until 7:30 with special admission for concertgoers. 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, Mass. For tickets, call 413-662-2111. Mohawk Trail Concerts Joan Morris, mezzo-soprano; William Bolcom, piano, will perform in a concert titled "Favorite Things: American Theatre songs and more," at 8; the annual supper and barbecue will be held from 5:30 to 6:45, outside of the church on the lawn, Federated Church, Route 2, Charlemont, Mass., 413-625-9511. Music Mountain 2004 The New Black Eagle Jazz Band will perform New Orleans-based jazz at 8, Music Mountain Road, Falls Village, Conn., 860-824-7126. Norfolk Chamber Music Festival The Tokyo String Quartet will perform works by Mozart, Beethoven and Ravel at 8, Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate, Norfolk, Conn., 203-432-1966. Shaker Mountain Opera The Gala Opening Night Concert will feature Verdi's "Aida," with Nina Edwards, soprano; Eduardo Villa, tenor, the Albany Symphony Orchestra and the Albany Pro Musica Chorus, directed by Denes Striny, at 7, Berkshire Community College's Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, Mass., 1-800-588-9757. Stratton Mountain Resort The Stratton Village Folk Festival features folk music from around New England. Stratton Mountain Resort Village, Manchester, 1-800-STRATTON. Tanglewood A pre-rehearsal talk will be held at 9:30 in the Shed. Open rehearsal of the Saturday program will be held at 10:30, the Shed. The Boston University Tanglewood Institute orchestra will perform at 2:30, Ozawa Hall. The Tanglewood Music Center Fellows will perform a prelude concert, at 6, Ozawa Hall. The Boston Symphony Orchestra with Rafael Frhbeck de Burgos, conductor, Bryn Terfel, baritone, and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, John Oliver, conductor, will perform works by Beethoven and Wagner, at 8:30. The Shed, West Street, Lenox, Mass. For tickets, call 888-266-1200 or visit www.bso.org . Tannery Pond The Borromeo String Quartet, with Margaret Lattimore, soprano, will perform works by Haydn, Respighi, Chausson and Beethoven at 8, Tannery at Mount Lebanon Shaker Village and Darrow School, New Lebanon, N.Y., 888-820-1696. Village Light Opera Group Broadway standards, light opera favorites and well-known songs from Gilbert and Sullivan will be performed at 8, at Memorial Hall Center for the Arts, 14 W. Main St., Wilmington, Vt. For tickets, call 802-464-8411. Yellow Barn Music Festival A chamber music performance will be given at 8, at the Yellow Barn's concert space on Main Street in Putney, Vt. For tickets, call 800-639-3819 or visit www.yellowbarn.org . Theater Barrington Stage Company "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," a world premiere musical, directed by Michael Unger, at 7:30, Stage II; "Sweet Charity," a musical, directed by Rob Ruggiero, closes at 8, Main Stage, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Berkshire Theatre Festival George Bernard Shaw's "Heartbreak House," directed by Anders Cato, at 2 and 8, Main Stage, Main Street; "Siddhartha," adapted from the novel by Herman Hesse, directed by Eric Hill, at 2 and 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge, Mass. For tickets, call 866-811-4111; after June 2, 413-298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org . Dorset Theatre Festival Tom Stoppard's "The Real Inspector Hound," a comedy/murder mystery, closes at 4; Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap," a thriller, closes at 8, Dorset Playhouse, Route 30, Dorset, Vt., 802-867-5777. Mac-Haydn Theatre "Swing!," an all-singing and dancing musical, at 5 and 8:30, Route 203, Chatham, N.Y., 518-392-9292. Miniature Theatre of Chester David Hare's "Skylight," directed by James Warwick, at 8. Chester Town Hall, Middlefield Street, Chester, Mass. For tickets, call 413-354-7771. For information, visit www.miniaturetheatre.org . Shakespeare & Company "Shakespeare and the Language that Shaped a World," presented by the Education Program, at 12:30 and 5:30, Rose Footprint Theatre; "Full Gallop," a one-woman show by Mark Hampton and Mary Louise Wilson, at 3, Spring Lawn Theatre; "As You Like It," directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 7:30, Founders' Theatre; "Preludes," featuring country dances, magical pageants, sword play and more, at 6:45, outdoors at Founders' Theatre; "Lettice and Lovage," a comedy by Peter Shaffer, directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 8:30, Spring Lawn Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3353. The Theater Barn Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest," at 5 and 8:30, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Ventfort Hall "Xingu," adapted by Dennis Krausnick from the Edith Wharton story, at 4. In cooperation with Shakespeare & Co. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org . Weston Playhouse "The Full Monty," directed by Malcolm Ewen, at 3 and 8, the Village Green; "Topdog/Underdog," a drama by Suzan-Lori Parks, at 8:30, Weston Rod and Gun Club, Route 100, Weston, Vt., 802-824-5288. Williamstown Theatre Festival William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Nicholas Martin, at 4 and 8:30, Adams Memorial Theatre, "Rodney's Wife" a world premier, at 4 and 8:30, Nikos Stage, Williams College, Route 2, Williamstown, Mass. For tickets, call 413-597-3400.  Sunday, July 18 Dance Jacob's Pillow The Lar Lubovitch Dance Company will perform at 2, Ted Shawn Theatre; Paradigm will perform in four world premieres at 5, Doris Duke Studio Theatre, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, Mass., 413-243-0745. Kids' Stuff Barrington Stage Company The Youth Theatre will perform in "The Wizard of Oz," with choreography and direction by Edie Cowan, at 2, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Lecture Ventfort Hall Samuel G. White will present "The Houses of McKim, Meade and White," at 3:30. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org . Miscellaneous Bryant Homestead Craft Festival The 19th annual Bryant Homestead Craft Festival, featuring crafts, musical entertainment, food and more, will be held from 10 to 5, rain or shine, 207 Bryant Road, Cummington, Mass. For more information, visit www.bryantcraftfestival.org . Concealed City Gardens Concealed City Gardens, Pittsfield's Hidden Heart, the eighth annual self-guided tour of eight unusual, gorgeous gardens will be held today from noon to 4. Each garden on the tour has been designed by and is maintained by the homeowners. Tickets will be on sale starting June 1 at Agway, Jodi's Seasonal and Dr. Lahey's in Pittsfield, Mass., and Trillium's in Lenox, Mass. For more information, call 413-684-3087. Music Marlboro Music Festival A concert will be given at 2:30, with music performed by students and faculty of the Marlboro Music School. Marlboro College campus, Marlboro, Vt. Call (802) 254-2394 or visit www.marlboromusic.org . Music Mountain 2004 The Arianna String Quartet, with Tian Ying, piano, will perform works by Mozart, Shostakovich and Brahms, at 3; The Lone Bagpiper, Jane Roth, will perform in a pre-concert celebration at 2, Music Mountain Road, Falls Village, Conn., 860-824-7126. Naumkeag Heidi Holmes, violin and classical guitar, will perform in the Afternoon Garden, part of the Music in the Gardens series, from 2 to 3. Admission includes tour of the house. 5 Prospect Hill Rd., Stockbridge, Mass. For information, call 413-298-3239. Sevenars Concerts Robelyn Schrade and Friends, featuring Tara Gooze, violin; Tom Verchot, trumpet; Clifton J. Noble, composer-pianist, and Joel Pitchon, violin, will perform at 4, Route 112 and South Ireland Street, Worthington, Mass., 413-238-5854. Stratton Mountain Resort The Stratton Village Folk Festival features folk music from around New England. Stratton Mountain Resort Village, Manchester, Vt., 1-800-STRATTON. Tanglewood The Tanglewood Music Center Fellows will perform chamber music, at 10, Ozawa Hall. The Orchestra of St. Luke's, with Donald Runnicles, conductor, and Joshua Bell, violin, will perform works by Rossini, Brahms and Beethoven, at 2:30, the Shed. The Boston University Tanglewood Institute wind ensemble will perform at 7, Ozawa Hall. West Street, Lenox, Mass. For tickets, call 888-266-1200 or visit www.bso.org . Williams Inn Miss B. Haven, a cabaret group featuring Wanda Libardi, Michele Marano and Karen Auge, will perform "Sisters," a tribute to famous sister singing groups, at 9, On-The-Green, Williamstown, Mass., 413-458-9371. Theater Barrington Stage Company "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," a world premiere musical, directed by Michael Unger, at 7:30, Stage II, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Mac-Haydn Theatre "Swing!," an all-singing and dancing musical, at 2 and closes at 7, Route 203, Chatham, N.Y., 518-392-9292. Miniature Theatre of Chester David Hare's "Skylight," directed by James Warwick, closes at 2. Chester Town Hall, Middlefield Street, Chester, Mass. For tickets, call 413-354-7771. For information, visit www.miniaturetheatre.org . Shakespeare & Company "Romeo and Juliet," presented by the Education Program's Spring Tour actors and directed by Kevin Coleman, at 12:30 and 5:30, Rose Footprint Theatre; "Lettice and Lovage," a comedy by Peter Shaffer, directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 3, Spring Lawn Theatre; "As You Like It," directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 7:30, Founders' Theatre; "Preludes," featuring country dances, magical pageants, sword play and more, at 6:45, outdoors at Founders' Theatre; "Full Gallop," a one-woman show by Mark Hampton and Mary Louise Wilson, at 8:30, Spring Lawn Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3353. The Theater Barn Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest," a mystery, at 2 and 7, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Ventfort Hall "Xingu," adapted by Dennis Krausnick from the Edith Wharton story, at 10 a.m. In cooperation with Shakespeare & Co. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org . Weston Playhouse "The Full Monty," directed by Malcolm Ewen, at 7, the Village Green; "Topdog/Underdog," a new drama by Suzan-Lori Parks, closes at 4, Weston Rod and Gun Club, Route 100, Weston, Vt., 802-824-5288. Williamstown Theatre Festival William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Nicholas Martin, at 2, Adams Memorial Theatre, "Rodney's Wife" a world premier, closes at 2, Nikos Stage, Williams College, Route 2, Williamstown, Mass. For tickets, call 413-597-3400. Monday, July 19 Lectures Becket Arts Center "Playing (and Staying) Together," student ensembles from the Berkshire School of Music will present an open rehearsal/performance demonstrating the collaborative aspect of the musical process at 7:30. Free and open to the public. Upstairs Gallery, Becket Arts Center of the Hilltowns, Route 8, Becket, Mass. For information, call 413-623-6635. The Mount Helen Sheehy will present a lecture titled "Transforming Theatre: Eleanora Duse and the Art of Acting," as part of the Women of Achievement Lecture Series, at 4, The Mount's Stable Theater, 2 Plunkett St., Lenox, Mass. For reservations, call 637-1899, ext. 104. Music Berkshire Music Glen The Doobie Brothers will perform an open-air concert, at 6. Gates open at 2:30. Bousquet Mt., Dan Fox Drive, Pittsfield, Mass. Tickets available at Bousquet, Lenox Old Country Store, or at www.berkshiremusicglen.com. Manchester Music Festival The Manchester Music Festival Young Artists will perform at 7:30. Riley Center for the Arts, Burr & Burton Academy, Seminary Avenue, Manchester, Vt., 802-362-1956. Stockbridge Summer Music Michael Chertock, piano, will perform works by Beethoven and Liszt as well as his own transcriptions of music from "Love Story," "On Golden Pond" and more in a program titled "Musical Banquet," at 8, pre-concert fine dining available at 6, Seven Hills Inn, Routes 7 and 7A, Plunkett Street, Lenox, Mass., 413-443-1138. Tanglewood The Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra with Rafael Frhbeck de Burgos, conductor, will perform works by Haydn and Strauss, at 8:30. Ozawa Hall, West Street, Lenox, Mass. For tickets, call 888-266-1200 or visit www.bso.org . Williams Inn Miss B. Haven, a cabaret group featuring Wanda Libardi, Michele Marano and Karen Auge, will perform "Sisters," a tribute to famous sister singing groups, at 9, On-The-Green, Williamstown, Mass., 413-458-9371. Theater Berkshire Theatre Festival George Bernard Shaw's "Heartbreak House," directed by Anders Cato, at 8, Main Stage, Main Street; A postscript discussion will follow the performance. "Siddhartha," adapted from the novel by Herman Hesse, directed by Eric Hill, at 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge, Mass. For tickets, call 866-811-4111; after June 2, 413-298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org . Tuesday, July 20 Dance Tap class "Jazz Tap Dancing in Berkshire County: Street Lessons Inside and Outside," taught by T.A.P.!!! Totally Artistic Percussion, basic technique and introduction to classic works, every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30, Music Room, Silvio O. Conte Community School, 200 West Union St., Pittsfield. For information, call 663-7962. Saratoga Performing Arts Center The New York City Ballet will perform an American tribute, including "Who Cares?" "I'm Old-Fashioned" and a new ballet by Peter Martins, at 8:15. 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, 518-584-9330 or visit www.spac.org . Kids' Stuff Berkshire Botanical Garden "The Story of Rain, Wind and Fire: Look What the Wind Blew In," a hands-on workshop for children to be held every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30, (to be repeated every Thursday) through Aug. 29. Each week's activities will focus on a different aspect of gardening including growing and harvesting garden goodies, making garden projects collected from the wild and learning about flower power. Parents and their children can spend time in the garden and take home a handmade garden craft to use in their own garden setting. Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge, Mass. Registration is required: 298-3926. Norman Rockwell Museum "Summer Sketch Club," an on-location drawing and painting class, for children ages 7 and up, encourages children to express themselves while exploring the concepts of art through experimentation with line, shape, color and texture in the out-of-doors, will be held from 10 to noon, Route 183, Stockbridge, Mass., 413-298-4100. Music Clark Art Institute Innovata will perform a summer band concert at 6. 225 South St., Williamstown, 413-458-2303. Memorial Hall Center for the Arts The Tuesday Night Broadway Divas Series presents "Melody, Melodie From Berlin to Bizet," a celebration of Sondheim, Rodgers, Coward, Puccini, Berlin, Bock, and Kern at 7:30, Memorial Hall Center for the Arts, 14 W. Main St., Wilmington, Vt. For tickets call 802-464-8411. Stockbridge Chamber Concerts Members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Tatiana Dimitriades and Catherine French, violins; Edward Gazouleas, viola, and Joel Moerschel, cello, will join Doriot Anthony Dwyer, flute, in performing Amy Beach's Quintet for Flute and String Quartet, among other works, at 8; a reception will follow, Searles Castle, South Main Street, Great Barrington, Mass., 888-528-7728. Stockbridge Summer Music Bob Connors, trombone, and his Sextet will perform in an all-new program of Dixieland titled "New Orleans Jazz Artists II," at 8, pre-concert fine dining available at 6, Seven Hills Inn, Routes 7 and 7A, Plunkett Street, Lenox, Mass., 413-443-1138. Yellow Barn Music Festival A chamber music performance will be given at 8, at the Yellow Barn's concert space on Main Street in Putney, Vt. For tickets, call 800-639-3819 or visit www.yellowbarn.org . Theater Berkshire Theatre Festival George Bernard Shaw's "Heartbreak House," directed by Anders Cato, at 8, Main Stage, Main Street; "Siddhartha," adapted from the novel by Herman Hesse, directed by Eric Hill, at 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge, Mass. For tickets, call 866-811-4111; after June 2, 413-298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org . Shakespeare & Company "Lettice and Lovage," a comedy by Peter Shaffer, directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 3, Spring Lawn Theatre; "Full Gallop," a one-woman show by Mark Hampton and Mary Louise Wilson, at 8:30, Spring Lawn Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3353. Weston Playhouse "The Full Monty," directed by Malcolm Ewen, at 8, the Village Green, Route 100, Weston, Vt., 802-824-5288. Williamstown Theatre Festival William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Nicholas Martin, at 8, Adams Memorial Theatre, Williams College, Route 2, Williamstown, Mass. For tickets, call 413-597-3400. Wednesday, July 21 Dance Lenox Community Center Tango Pulse, a Berkshire Group which promotes the Argentine tango, will host tango classes from 7:30 to 9:30, 65 Walker St., Lenox, Mass. For more information, call 413-281-9722. Jacob's Pillow Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montral will perform key works of contemporary ballet repertory, at 8, Ted Shawn Theatre, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, Mass., 413-243-0745. Saratoga Performing Arts Center The New York City Ballet will perform "Divertimento No. 15," "Interplay" and a new Eifman ballet, at 8:15. 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 518-584-9330 or visit www.spac.org . Kids' Stuff Barrington Stage Company The Youth Theatre will perform in "The Wizard of Oz," with choreography and direction by Edie Cowan, at 7, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Norman Rockwell Museum "Drawing Together," an art workshop for parents and their children ages 4 and up to view selected pieces in the galleries and experiment with a variety of materials and techniques, from 10 to 11:30, Route 183, Stockbridge, Mass., 413-298-4100. Shaker Mountain Opera "Little Red Riding Hood," at 11 a.m., Berkshire Community College's Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, Mass., 413-800-588-9757. Lecture Ventfort Hall Phyllis Jaffe will present "If Only F. Scott Had Visited Lenox," at 4. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org . Music Music Mountain 2004 Nancy Tucker, singer, comedian and family entertainer, will perform at 7, Music Mountain Road, Falls Village, Conn., 860-824-7126. Shaker Mountain Opera "Shaker on Parade: Opera Scenes I and II," at 8, Berkshire Community College's Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, Mass., 1-800-588-9757. Stockbridge Summer Music Jo Dolce, soprano; Robert Van Valkenburg, tenor; Thomas Stallone, baritone, and Matthew Cvetik, piano, will present selections from "Oklahoma," "Kind and I," "South Pacific" and more in a program titled "Tribute to Richard Rogers," at 8, pre-concert fine dining available at 6, Seven Hills Inn, Routes 7 and 7A, Plunkett Street, Lenox, Mass., 413-443-1138. Tanglewood The Emerson String Quartet will perform works by Britten, Tower and Shostakovich, at 8:30, Ozawa Hall. Lenox, Mass. For tickets, call 888-266-1200 or visit www.bso.org . Theater Barrington Stage Company "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," a world premiere musical, directed by Michael Unger, at 7:30, Stage II, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Berkshire Theatre Festival George Bernard Shaw's "Heartbreak House," directed by Anders Cato, at 8, Main Stage, Main Street; "Siddhartha," adapted from the novel by Herman Hesse, directed by Eric Hill, at 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge, Mass. For tickets, call 866-811-4111; after June 2, 413-298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org . Miniature Theatre of Chester Elaine Bromka stars in "Tea for Three: Ladybird, Pat and Betty," directed by Byam Stevens, at 8. Chester Town Hall, Middlefield Street, Chester, Mass. For tickets, call 413-354-7771. For information, visit www.miniaturetheatre.org . Park McCullough House Hubbard Hall Theatre will present Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" on the lawn, free, at 7. Park and West Streets, Bennington, Vt. 802-447-5441. Shakespeare & Company "Full Gallop," a one-woman show by Mark Hampton and Mary Louise Wilson, at 3, Spring Lawn Theatre; "Shakespeare and the Language that Shaped a World," presented by the Education Program, at 5:30, Rose Footprint Theatre; "As You Like It," directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 7:30, Founders' Theatre; "Preludes," featuring country dances, magical pageants, sword play and more, at 6:45, outdoors at Founders' Theatre; "Lettice and Lovage," a comedy by Peter Shaffer, directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 8:30, Spring Lawn Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3353. Ventfort Hall "Xingu," adapted by Dennis Krausnick from the Edith Wharton story, at 7:30. Produced in cooperation with Shakespeare & Co. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org . Weston Playhouse "The Full Monty," directed by Malcolm Ewen, at 3 and 8, the Village Green, Route 100, Weston, Vt., 802-824-5288. Williamstown Theatre Festival William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Nicholas Martin, at 8, Adams Memorial Theatre, "R shomon" with Audra McDonald, at 8, Nikos Stage, Williams College, Route 2, Williamstown, Mass. For tickets, call 413-597-3400. Thursday, July 22 Dance Jacob's Pillow Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montral will perform key works of contemporary ballet repertory, at 8, Ted Shawn Theatre; Lakshmi Vishwanathan Dancers and Musicians will interpret ancient myths and legends with traditional instruments and dancing at 8:15, Doris Duke Studio Theatre, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, Mass., 413-243-0745. Saratoga Performing Arts Center The New York City Ballet will perform an American tribute, including "Interplay," "Fancy Free" and "Stars and Stripes," at 2, and "Who Cares?" a new Martins ballet and "I'm Old-Fashioned," at 8:15. 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 518-584-9330 or visit www.spac.org . Kids' Stuff Barrington Stage Company The Youth Theatre will perform in "The Wizard of Oz," with choreography and direction by Edie Cowan, at 7, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Norman Rockwell Museum "Drawing Together," an art workshop for parents and their children ages 4 and up to view selected pieces in the galleries and experiment with a variety of materials and techniques, from 10 to 11:30, Route 183, Stockbridge, Mass., 413-298-4100. Shaker Mountain Opera "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," at 11 a.m., Berkshire Community College's Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, Mass., 413-800-588-9757. Lecture The Mount "American Wits: Hilarious Readings from Dorothy Parker, Odgen Nash and Friends," will be presented as part of the Civilized Living Lecture Series, at 4, The Mount's Stable Theater, 2 Plunkett St., Lenox, Mass. For reservations, call 413-637-1899, ext. 104. Music Bennington Museum "Four Seasons in Music, Art and Poetry," part of the annual Rondo Festival, this concert includes music that reflects the four seasons, at 3. Free and open to the public. Paul Paretsky Museum Court, West Main Street, Bennington, Vt. 802-447-1571. The Guthrie Center David Grover will perform a mixed bag of "grown up" music from 8 to 11, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, Mass., 413-528-1955. Manchester Music Festival Works by Mozart, Dvorak and Schubert will be performed at 8. Arkell Pavilion, Southern Vermont Arts Center, West Road, Manchester, Vt., 802-362-1956. Norman Rockwell Museum David Bernz, James Durst, Mark Murphy and Martha Sandefer will perform works by the Weavers in a tribute concert to the band as part of the Rhythms and Change performance and lecture series, at 5, Route 183, Stockbridge, Mass., 413-298-4100. Shaker Mountain Opera "Shaker Does Broadway I and II," at 8, Berkshire Community College's Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, Mass., 1-800-588-9757. Tanglewood The Tanglewood Music Center Fellows perform a vocal recital, at 8:30, Ozawa Hall. West Street, Lenox, Mass. For tickets, call 888-266-1200 or visit www.bso.org . Yellow Barn Music Festival A chamber music performance will be held at 8, at the Yellow Barn's concert space on Main Street in Putney, Vt. For information or tickets, call 800-639-3819 or visit www.yellowbarn.org . Theater Barrington Stage Company "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," a world premiere musical, directed by Michael Unger, at 7:30, Stage II; Mark St. Germain's "The God Committee," a world-premiere drama, previews at 8; a pre-show discussion will precede the show at 7:30, Main Stage, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Berkshire Theatre Festival George Bernard Shaw's "Heartbreak House," directed by Anders Cato, at 2 and 8, Main Stage, Main Street; "Siddhartha," adapted from the novel by Herman Hesse, directed by Eric Hill, at 2 and 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge, Mass. For tickets, call 866-811-4111; after June 2, 413-298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org . Dorset Theatre Festival Bill C. Davis' "Mass Appeal," a drama, opens at 8, Dorset Playhouse, Route 30, Dorset, Vt., 802-867-5777. Miniature Theatre of Chester Elaine Bromka stars in "Tea for Three: Ladybird, Pat and Betty," directed by Byam Stevens, at 2 and 8. Chester Town Hall, Middlefield Street, Chester, Mass. For tickets, call 413-354-7771. For information, visit www.miniaturetheatre.org . Shakespeare & Company "Lettice and Lovage," a comedy by Peter Shaffer, directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 3, Spring Lawn Theatre; "Romeo and Juliet," presented by the Education Program's Spring Tour actors and directed by Kevin Coleman, at 5:30, Rose Footprint Theatre; "As You Like It," directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 7:30, Founders' Theatre; "Preludes," featuring country dances, magical pageants, sword play and more, at 6:45, outdoors at Founders' Theatre; "Full Gallop," a one-woman show by Mark Hampton and Mary Louise Wilson, at 8:30, Spring Lawn Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3353. The Theater Barn Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest," a mystery, at 8, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Ventfort Hall "Xingu," adapted by Dennis Krausnick from the Edith Wharton story, at 7:30. In cooperation with Shakespeare & Co. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org . Weston Playhouse "The Full Monty," directed by Malcolm Ewen, at 8, the Village Green, Route 100, Weston, Vt., 802-824-5288. Williamstown Theatre Festival William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Nicholas Martin, at 3 and 8, Adams Memorial Theatre, "R shomon" with Audra McDonald, at 3 and 8, Nikos Stage, Williams College, Route 2, Williamstown, Mass. For tickets, call 413-597-3400. Friday, July 23 Dance Hildene A community Contra Dance will be held from 7 to 10, John Newton and Friends will be calling. Hildene's Meadowlands, River Road, Manchester, Vt. 800-362-4144. Jacob's Pillow Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montral will perform key works of contemporary ballet repertory, at 8, Ted Shawn Theatre; Lakshmi Vishwanathan Dancers and Musicians will interpret ancient myths and legends with traditional instruments and dancing at 8:15, Doris Duke Studio Theatre, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, Mass., 413-243-0745. Saratoga Performing Arts Center The New York City Ballet will perform "The Four Temperaments," "Fancy Free" and a new Eifman ballet at 8:15. 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 518-584-9330 or visit www.spac.org . Film Clark Art Institute The 1991 film, "Madame Bovary" will be shown at 4, in French with subtitles, part of the "Bonjour, Monsieur Flaubert!" series, featuring French literary masterpieces on film. 225 South St., Williamstown, Mass., 413-458-2303. Kids' Stuff Barrington Stage Company The Youth Theatre will perform in "The Wizard of Oz," with choreography and direction by Edie Cowan, at 2 and 7, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Norman Rockwell Museum "Drawing Together," an art workshop for parents and their children ages 4 and up to view selected pieces in the galleries and experiment with a variety of materials and techniques, from 10 to 11:30, Route 183, Stockbridge, Mass., 413-298-4100. Shaker Mountain Opera "Little Red Riding Hood," at 11 a.m., Berkshire Community College's Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, Mass., 413-800-588-9757. Southern Vermont Arts Center "Steve Johnson's Magic Variety Show," with magic, juggling, comedy and audience participation, starts at 2:30. Arkell Pavilion, West Road, Manchester, Vt., 802-362-1405. Spencertown Academy Magician Jim Snack will perform, part of the Fridays are for Kids program, at 11 a.m. Route 203, between the Taconic State Parkway and New York Route 22, Spencertown, N.Y. For information call 518-392-3693. Lecture Shakespeare & Company Stuart W. Bolton and Michael Burrey, master timber framers, carpenters, thatchers and lime plasterers, will demonstrate the building methods that created the great English playhouses of the 16th and 17th centuries, at 5, Rose Meadow, adjacent to the Rose Footprint, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3353. Miscellaneous The Mount "Harmony and Symmetry," a 20-minute garden talk exploring this design concept from Edith Wharton's "Italian Villas and Their Gardens" will be given within the context of her gardens, at 1 and 2, The Mount, 2 Plunkett St., Lenox, Mass. For more information, call 413-637-1899. Naumkeag The Garden Party at Naumkeag features cocktails at sunset, buffet, music and silent auction, benefits the Stockbridge Properties Committee. 5 Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge, Mass. For information, call 413-298-3239. Music Mohawk Trail Concerts The Zephyr Wind Quintet and John Van Buskirk, piano, will perform in a concert titled "Musick for the Royal Fireworks," featuring works by Handel, Ligeti, Hindemith, Zemlinsky, Ranki and others, at 7:30, Federated Church, Route 2, Charlemont, Mass., 413-625-9511. Music Mountain 2004 The Everyman Guild will perform song and dance from Renaissance Spain, Italy and England at 8, Music Mountain Road, Falls Village, Conn., 860-824-7126. Norfolk Chamber Music Festival Syoko Aki, Robert Blocker, Randall Wolfgang and the Fellows' Orchestra, will perform works by Mozart, Finzi, Bartok and Mozart at 8, Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate, Norfolk, Conn., 203-432-1966. Shaker Mountain Opera Gounod's "Faust," at 8, Berkshire Community College's Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, Mass., 1-800-588-9757. Tanglewood Members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform a prelude concert, at 6, Ozawa Hall. The Boston Symphony Orchestra with Hans Graf, conductor, and Claudio Bohorquez, cello, will perform works by Dvorak, at 8:30. The Shed, West Street, Lenox, Mass. For tickets, call 888-266-1200 or visit www.bso.org . Yellow Barn Music Festival A chamber music performance will be given at 8, at the Yellow Barn's concert space on Main Street in Putney, Vt. For tickets, call 800-639-3819 or visit www.yellowbarn.org . Theater Barrington Stage Company Mark St. Germain's "The God Committee," a world-premiere drama, opens at 2 and 8, Main Stage; "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," a world premiere musical, directed by Michael Unger, at 7:30, Stage II, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Berkshire Theatre Festival George Bernard Shaw's "Heartbreak House," directed by Anders Cato, at 8, Main Stage, Main Street; "Siddhartha," adapted from the novel by Herman Hesse, directed by Eric Hill, at 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge, Mass. For tickets, call 866-811-4111; after June 2, 413-298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org . Dorset Theatre Festival Bill C. Davis' "Mass Appeal," a drama, at 8, Dorset Playhouse, Route 30, Dorset, Vt., 802-867-5777. Miniature Theatre of Chester Elaine Bromka stars in "Tea for Three: Ladybird, Pat and Betty," directed by Byam Stevens, at 8. Chester Town Hall, Middlefield Street, Chester, Mass. For tickets, call 413-354-7771. For information, visit www.miniaturetheatre.org . Shakespeare & Company "Full Gallop," a one-woman show by Mark Hampton and Mary Louise Wilson, at 3, Spring Lawn Theatre; "As You Like It," directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 7:30, Founders' Theatre; "Preludes," featuring country dances, magical pageants, sword play and more, at 6:45, outdoors at Founders' Theatre; "Lettice and Lovage," a comedy by Peter Shaffer, directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 8:30, Spring Lawn Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3353. The Theater Barn Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest," a mystery, at 8, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Ventfort Hall "Xingu," adapted by Dennis Krausnick from the Edith Wharton story, at 7:30. In cooperation with Shakespeare & Co. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org . Weston Playhouse "The Full Monty," with book by Terrence McNally, directed by Malcolm Ewen, at 8, the Village Green, Route 100, Weston, Vt., 802-824-5288. Williamstown Theatre Festival William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Nicholas Martin, at 8, Adams Memorial Theatre, "R shomon" with Audra McDonald, at 8, Nikos Stage, "Fridays @">href="mailto:@">@ 3," new play readings, at 3, Nikos Stage, Williams College, Route 2, Williamstown, Mass. For tickets, call 413-597-3400. Saturday, July 24 Art Mass MoCA Performance artist William Pope.L will present the "Black Factory" -- an interactive traveling box truck which includes a library to keep a record of ideas and artifacts, from noon to 4. It is also a performance art work in motion with a musical puppet show. Community members are invited to bring objects that represent their ideas of or associations with "blackness." Items can be donated or photographed for an online archive. The Black Factory is part of Mass MoCA's summer exhibition, "The Interventionists: Art in the Social Sphere." 1040 Courtyard A, Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, Mass., 413-662-2111. Ventfort Hall Bronze casting demonstration and lecture with sculptor Andrew DeVries, at 11 and 2, Walled Garden, weather permitting. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org . Dance Jacob's Pillow Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montral will perform key works of contemporary ballet repertory, at 2 and 8, Ted Shawn Theatre; Lakshmi Vishwanathan Dancers and Musicians will interpret ancient myths and legends with traditional instruments and dancing at 2:15 and 8:15, Doris Duke Studio Theatre, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, Mass., 413-243-0745. Saratoga Performing Arts Center The New York City Ballet will perform an American tribute, including "Fancy Free," a new Martins ballet and "Stars and Stripes," at 2, and "Who Cares?" "I'm Old Fashioned" and "Stars and Stripes" at 8:15. 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 518-584-9330 or visit www.spac.org . Kids' Stuff Barrington Stage Company The Youth Theatre will perform in "The Wizard of Oz," with choreography and direction by Edie Cowan, at 2 and 7, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Berkshire Museum "Enlightened Storytelling," a children's program celebrating the summer exhibition with stories related to art and the nature of light, will be held every Saturday at 10:30; "Super Saturday: Wonderful World of Light," children can experience a world of blacklight with juggling, lasers with magic, audience participation with acrobatics, slapstick comedy and dance with object manipulation in a stage show that features Carter Brown and Cindy Marvell at 11; children can use light and color to decorate their own special door hanger from 1 to 3, 39 South St., Pittsfield, Mass., 413-443-7171. Great Barrington Bandstand David Grover and the Big Bear Band will perform in a free children's concert at 10 a.m. at the Great Barrington Bandstand, behind town hall, Great Barrington, Mass. Shaker Mountain Opera "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," at 11 a.m., Berkshire Community College's Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, Mass., 413-800-588-9757. Lecture Berkshire Museum Maureen Hickey will present a slide-illustrated talk, "A Return to Arcadia: Nineteenth Century Berkshire County Landscapes," illustrating the historical and geographical influences that drew 19th century American landscape painters to the Berkshires, at 2. The tak will be followed by a reception, and time to view the painting gallery. 39 South St., Pittsfield, Mass., 413-443-7171. Miscellaneous Berkshire Botanical Garden "Top Performing Perennials for Both Sun and Shade," a discussion covering time-tested tips for designing and raising a "well-behaved" garden, will be held from 10 to noon, Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge, Mass. Registration is required: 413-298-3926. Berkshire Museum A gallery tour of the current exhibition, "Presence of Light," will be given at 10:30 a.m., 39 South St., Pittsfield, Mass., 413-443-7171. Jacob's Pillow "World Dance and Music," the Pillow's annual Community Day, featuring dance performances on two outdoor stages, dance opportunities for all ages, and activities and giveaways for kids, will be held from 10 to 1:30, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, Mass., 413-243-0745. Stratton Mountain Resort "Blues, Brews and BBQ's in the Village" features blues bands, BBQ and beer gardens. Stratton Mountain Resort Village, Manchester, 1-800-STRATTON. Music Aston Magna Festival Stephen Hammer, oboe; Daniel Stepner and Nancy Wilson, violins; David Miller, viola; Loretta O'Sullivan, cello, Kristian Bezuidenhout, fortepiano, will perform in "More Mozart," a concert of chamber works by Mozart, at 6, St. James Church, Main Street, Great Barrington, Mass., 413-528-3595. Berkshire Choral Festival The 225-voice chorus, conducted by Duain Wolfe, will perform in a concert titled "American Hymns, Songs and Psalms," featuring works by Bernstein, Billings, Copland and Wilberg, at 8; a pre-concert talk will be held at 6:45, Rovensky Concert Shed, Berkshire School, Route 41, Sheffield, Mass., 413-229-1999. The Guthrie Center JoAnne Redding will perform in a concert celebrating the release of her new CD, "How It Is," 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, Mass. Heron Cove Picnic Concerts The Housatonic Philharmonic will perform at 7:30 as part of the Twilight Picnic Concert Series at Heron Cove, Farnams Causeway, Cheshire, Mass., 413-743-4425. In the case of rain, the concert will be held on July 25. Marlboro Music Festival A concert will be performed at 8:30, by students and faculty of the Marlboro Music School, Marlboro College campus, Marlboro, Vt. Call 802-254-2394 or visit www.marlboromusic.org . Mass MoCA A Bang on a Can Marathon with Terry Riley, will perform from 4 to 10. Come and go throughout the concert; visit the galleries. 1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, Mass. For tickets, call 413-662-2111. Mohawk Trail Concerts The Zephyr Wind Quintet and John Van Buskirk, piano, will perform in a concert titled "Musick for the Royal Fireworks," featuring works by Handel, Ligeti, Hindemith, Zemlinsky, Ranki and others, at 7:30, Federated Church, Route 2, Charlemont, Mass., 413-625-9511. Music Mountain 2004 Fryer/Balaban Swingtet will perform songs from 20th century composers at 8, Music Mountain Road, Falls Village, Conn., 860-824-7126. Norfolk Chamber Music Festival Benjamin Verdery's "Ufonia" will be performed at 8, Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate, Norfolk, Conn., 203-432-1966. Shaker Mountain Opera Offenbach's "Tales of Hoffmann," at 8, Berkshire Community College's Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, Mass., 1-800-588-9757. Tanglewood A pre-rehearsal talk will be held at 9:30 in the Shed; an open rehearsal of Sunday's program will be held at 10:30 in the Shed. The Tanglewood Music Center Fellows will perform a prelude concert at 6, Ozawa Hall. The Boston Symphony Orchestra with Patrick Summers, conductor, and Renee Fleming, soprano, will perform popular arias and songs, at 8:30. The Shed, West Street, Lenox, Mass. For tickets, call 888-266-1200 or visit www.bso.org . Yellow Barn Music Festival A chamber music performance will be given at 8, at the Yellow Barn's concert space on Main Street in Putney, Vt. For tickets, call 800-639-3819 or visit www.yellowbarn.org . Theater Barrington Stage Company "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," a world premiere musical, directed by Michael Unger, at 7:30, Stage II; Mark St. Germain's "The God Committee," a world-premiere drama, at 8, Main Stage, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Berkshire Theatre Festival George Bernard Shaw's classic "Heartbreak House," directed by Anders Cato, at 2 and closes at 8, Main Stage, Main Street; "Siddhartha," adapted from the novel by Herman Hesse, directed by Eric Hill, at 2 and 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge, Mass. For tickets, call 866-811-4111; after June 2, 413-298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org . Dorset Theatre Festival Bill C. Davis' "Mass Appeal," a drama, at 4 and 8:30, Dorset Playhouse, Route 30, Dorset, Vt., 802-867-5777. Miniature Theatre of Chester Elaine Bromka stars in "Tea for Three: Ladybird, Pat and Betty," directed by Byam Stevens, at 8. Chester Town Hall, Middlefield Street, Chester, Mass. For tickets, call 413-354-7771. For information, visit www.miniaturetheatre.org . Shakespeare & Company "Full Gallop," a one-woman show about Diana Vreeland starring Annette Miller, by Mark Hampton and Mary Louise Wilson, at 10:30 and 3, Spring Lawn Theatre; "Shakespeare and the Language that Shaped a World," presented by the Education Program, at 12:30 and 5:30, Rose Footprint Theatre; "As You Like It," directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 7:30, Founders' Theatre; "Preludes," featuring Elizabethan country dances, magical pageants, authentic Shakespearean sword play and more, at 6:45, free, outdoors at Founders' Theatre; "Lettice and Lovage," a comedy by Peter Shaffer, directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 8:30, Spring Lawn Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3353. The Theater Barn Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest," a mystery, at 5 and 8:30, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Ventfort Hall "Xingu," adapted by Dennis Krausnick from the Edith Wharton story, at 4. Produced in cooperation with Shakespeare & Co. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, Mass. For more information, call 413-637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org . Weston Playhouse The Broadway musical, "The Full Monty," with book by Terrence McNally, directed by Malcolm Ewen, at 3 and 8, the Village Green, Route 100, Weston, Vt., 802-824-5288. Williamstown Theatre Festival William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Nicholas Martin, at 4 and 8:30, Adams Memorial Theatre, "R shomon" a world premiere musical, with Audra McDonald, at 4 and 8:30, Nikos Stage, Williams College, Route 2, Williamstown, Mass. For tickets, call 413-597-3400. Sunday, July 25 Dance Jacob's Pillow Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montral will perform key works of contemporary ballet repertory, closes at 2, Ted Shawn Theatre; Lakshmi Vishwanathan Dancers and Musicians will interpret ancient myths and legends with traditional instruments and dancing at 5, Doris Duke Studio Theatre, 358 George Carter Road, Becket, Mass., 413-243-0745. Kids' Stuff Barrington Stage Company The Youth Theatre will perform in the musical, "The Wizard of Oz," with choreography and direction by Edie Cowan, at 2, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Clark Art Institute "Finders, Keepers and Collectors" Family Day, 11 to 4. 225 South St., Williamstown, Mass., 413-458-2303. Miscellaneous Housatonic River Summer "Along the Housatonic," part of the Housatonic River Summer celebration, the Housatonic River Initiative Festival Day features music, guided canoe trips on the river, children's activities, food and environmental fun. Lee soccer field, Rt. 102, Lee, Mass. For more information, visit www.housatonicriversummer.org . Stratton Mountain Resort "Blues, Brews and BBQ's in the Village" features blues bands, BBQ and beer gardens. Stratton Mountain Resort Village, Manchester, Vt., 1-800-STRATTON.  Music Marlboro Music Festival Students and faculty of the Marlboro Music School will give a concert at 2:30. Marlboro College campus, Marlboro, Vt. Call 802-254-2394 or visit www.marlboromusic.org . Music Mountain 2004 The Tang String Quartet of Singapore, with Solungga Liu, piano, will perform works by Haydn, Dvorak and Schumann at 3; The Brass Players of the Boston University Tanglewood Institute will perform in a pre-concert celebration at 2, Music Mountain Road, Falls Village, Conn., 860-824-7126. Naumkeag The Berkshire Fiddlers play Irish and Scottish tunes, in the Afternoon Garden, part of the Music in the Gardens series, from 2 to 3. Admission includes tour of the house, originally designed by architect Stanford White. 5 Prospect Hill Rd., Stockbridge, Mass. For information, call 413-298-3239. Park McCullough House The Summer Sundays at 4 concert series continues with Tom Bogdan, tenor, and Yoshika Sato, piano, performing in the Victorian carriage house. Park and West Streets, Bennington, Vt. 802-447-5441. Shaker Mountain Opera Mozart's "Magic Flute," at 2, Berkshire Community College's Koussevitzky Arts Center, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, Mass., 1-800-588-9757. Sevenars Concerts Rorianne Schrade, pianist, will perform at 4, Route 112 and South Ireland Street, Worthington, Mass., 413-238-5854. Tanglewood The Tanglewood Music Center Fellows will perform chamber music, at 10 a.m., Ozawa Hall. The Boston Symphony Orchestra with Mark Elder, conductor, and Peter Serkin, piano, will perform works by Vaughan Williams, Stravinsky, Debussy and Elgar, at 2:30, The Shed. West Street, Lenox, Mass. For tickets, call 888-266-1200 or visit www.bso.org . Williams Inn Miss B. Haven, a cabaret group featuring Wanda Libardi, Michele Marano and Karen Auge, will perform their cabaret act, "Sisters," a tribute to famous sister singing groups, at 9, On-The-Green, Williamstown, Mass., 413-458-9371. Theater Barrington Stage Company "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," a world premiere musical, directed by Michael Unger, at 3 and 7:30, Stage II; Mark St. Germain's "The God Committee," a world-premiere drama, at 5, Main Stage, Consolati Performing Arts Center, Berkshire School Road, Sheffield, Mass., 413-528-8888. Dorset Theatre Festival Bill C. Davis' "Mass Appeal," a drama, at 3, Dorset Playhouse, Route 30, Dorset, Vt., 802-867-5777. Miniature Theatre of Chester Elaine Bromka stars in "Tea for Three: Ladybird, Pat and Betty," directed by Byam Stevens, at 2. Chester Town Hall, Middlefield Street, Chester, Mass. For tickets, call 413-354-7771. For information, visit www.miniaturetheatre.org . Shakespeare & Company "Full Gallop," a one-woman show about Diana Vreeland starring Annette Miller, by Mark Hampton and Mary Louise Wilson, at 10:30 and 3, Spring Lawn Theatre; "Romeo and Juliet," presented by the Education Program's Spring Tour actors and directed by Kevin Coleman, at 12:30 and 5:30, Rose Footprint Theatre; "As You Like It," directed by Eleanor Holdridge, at 7:30, Founders' Theatre; "Preludes," featuring Elizabethan country dances, magical pageants, authentic Shakespearean sword play and more, free and open to the public, at 6:45, outdoors at Founders' Theatre; "Lettice and Lovage," a comedy by Peter Shaffer, directed by Eleanor Holdridge and featuring actors Tina Packer and Diane Prusha, at 8:30, Spring Lawn Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3353. The Theater Barn Dame Agatha Christie's play, "The Unexpected Guest," a murder mystery, at 2 and closes at 7, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y., 518-794-8989. Ventfort Hall "Xingu," adapted by Dennis Krausnick from the Edith Wharton story, at 10 a.m. Produced in cooperation with Shakespeare & Co. Ventfort Hall, Museum of the Gilded Age, 104 Walker St., Lenox, Mass., 413-637-3206 or visit www.gildedage.org . Weston Playhouse The Broadway musical, "The Full Monty," with book by Terrence McNally, directed by Malcolm Ewen, at 7, the Village Green, Route 100, Weston, Vt., 802-824-5288. Williamstown Theatre Festival William Shakespeare's comedy, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Nicholas Martin, closes at 2, Adams Memorial Theatre, "R shomon," the world premiere of a new musical suggested by the stories of Ryunosuke Akutagawa, featuring Audra McDonald, at 2, a iscussion with the cast will follow the performance, Nikos Stage, Williams College, Route 2, Williamstown, Mass. For tickets, call 413-597-3400. Monday, July 26 Kids' Stuff Barrington Stage Company The second session of "KidsAct!" a summer acting program for children ages 8 to 17, will begin today and continue, Monday through Friday from 9 to 3, through Aug. 13. Classes are taught by Barrington Stage Company staff members at Mt. Everett High School, Sheffield, Mass. For more information and to register, call 413-528-8806. Lectures Becket Arts Center "Becket Playwrights Festival Preview," Jonathan Davidson and Andrew Morris will present readings by playwrights participating in the Festival at 7:30. Free and open to the public. Upstairs Gallery, Becket Arts Center of the Hilltowns, Route 8, Becket, Mass. For information, call 413-623-6635. The Mount Sandra Katz will present a lecture titled "Theodate Pope Riddle: Architect, Educator and Spiritualist," as part of the Women of Achievement Lecture Series, at 4, The Mount's Stable Theater, 2 Plunkett St., Lenox, Mass. For reservations, call 637-1899, ext. 104. Music Berkshire Opera Company "American Opera Trio," an evening of three rarely-performed works by American composers, including "A Hand of Bridge," with music by Samuel Barber and libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti; "A Game of Chance," with music by Seymour Barab and libretto by Evelyn Manacher Draper, and "Trouble in Tahiti," with music and libretto by Leonard Bernstein, conducted by Kathleen Kelly and directed by Sam Halfrich, with piano accompaniment by Ho-jeong Jeong, opens at 8, Lee High School's Zukowski Theatre, Lee, Mass., 442-0099. Manchester Music Festival The Manchester Music Festival Young Artists will perform at 7:30. Riley Center for the Arts, Burr & Burton Academy, Seminary Avenue, Manchester, Vt., 802-362-1956. Stockbridge Summer Music Henry Francis' Sextet, with Henry on piano, will present the music of Fats Waller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and other jazz greats in a program titled "The Swing Legacy I," at 8, pre-concert fine dining available at 6, Seven Hills Inn, Routes 7 and 7A, Plunkett Street, Lenox, Mass., 413-443-1138. Williams Inn Miss B. Haven, a cabaret group featuring Wanda Libardi, Michele Marano and Karen Auge, will perform "Sisters," a tribute to famous sister singing groups, at 9, On-The-Green, Williamstown, Mass., 413-458-9371. Theater Berkshire Theatre Festival "Siddhartha: A Jungian Fantasy," a world premiere, adapted by Eric Hill from the novel by Nobel Prize-winner Herman Hesse, directed by Eric Hill, at 8, Unicorn Theatre, Route 7, Stockbridge, Mass. For tickets, call 866-811-4111; after June 2, 413-298-5576 or visit www.berkshiretheatre.org . |
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