May 09 Thursday
Natural Manipulation brings together 8 artists whose work engages in a conversation about the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world. Ranging from ceramics and found-material sculptures to video, sound, painting and installation, the artists explore natural materials and organic forms. Adie Russell, Benjamin King, Bonnie Ralston, Carolyn Lambert, Jonathan Harris, Judy Hoffman, Stephanie Beck, Triona Fritsch, curated by Monika Zarzeczna and Stella Yoon. FRI 4-7PM, SAT + SUN 11AM-6PM, Opening Reception: Friday, Apr. 12 5-7pm
Artists: Cyndy Barbone, John DeSousa, Kathy Greenwood, Lori Lawrence, Joy Muller-McCoola, Mark Olshansky, Jess Stapf, Barbara Todd
Special Installation Artist: Victoria van der Laan
Dates: December 1- May 11, 2024
The Guthrie Center holds the Grand Opening of the “Check it Out” musical instrument loan library on Wednesday, January 10 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at 2 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington. Designed to serve people of all ages and all instrument experience levels in Berkshire County, MA, the collection offers a variety of instruments from strings to drums to electric keyboards. People can borrow for up to 30 days free of charge. The backup snow date will be January 17.
“Musical instruments should be played, not displayed,” said George Laye, Guthrie Center Director of Development and Founder/Director of the instrument loan program. “We are excited to imagine that future Beethovens or Beatles might emerge from our program and not fall through the cracks. Whether a beginner or professional, in school or retired, there’s an instrument for you.”
Lending Library Hours:Every Wednesday from 3:00-6:00 p.m.First Sunday each month, from 2:00-5:00 p.m.Second Tuesday each month, from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
The musical instrument loan program reflects Guthrie Center founder Arlo Guthrie’s commitment to meeting the needs of the community and supporting cultural preservation and educational achievement.
Through the generosity of donors, the Center has built a wonderful collection over the years. “Not everyone or every family can afford to rent or buy an instrument or is sure if they’ll stick with it,” said Laye. The lending program encourages fun and learning without any financial burden to borrowers.
At CLC, we know we’re s’more together!
Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or hoping to volunteer for the first time, CLC is excited to connect at this fun orientation event. Around the campfire with a s’more, participants will learn more about volunteer roles, upcoming activities, and sign up for events.
What’s involved: We will walk approximately 0.1 miles to the Schor Pavilion over uneven terrain.
What to bring: Please bring a friend and a lawn chair! Social, leashed dogs are welcome, but please bring bags for waste.
The original 1974 H.B. Halicki classic--- with FULL THEATRE SOUND on the BIG SCREEN!
Maindrian Pace (H.B. Halicki) is a respectable insurance investigator in Long Beach, California. He is also the leader of a professional car theft ring that steals and resells stolen cars.
And he needs to steal 48 cars by Saturday!
Widely considered the greatest smash 'em up car crash film ever made, a total of 127 cars were destroyed in the making of the film.
Come by for the fun!
Carsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. Inspired by artist-activists including Nina Simone and Woody Guthrie, her catalog careens through American popular song from folk and swing to pop-punk protest anthems.
With her unique mix of humor, soul, and political wit, and fifteen-plus years on the road, Blanton has amassed a dedicated fan base and a small menagerie of viral hits (Rich People, Shit List, Fishin’ With You). Her latest album, After the Revolution, produced by Grammy-winner Tyler Chester, was released in March of 2024.
Co-presented with Twilight Music.
Come frolic through the fields with CLC!
During this guided sunset walk participants will enjoy learning about blooming flowers while making their way to the Kite Hill Gazebo Overlook. Once there, participants will have the opportunity to soak in the setting sun from the gazebo and hopefully experience the rising of May’s full moon, known as the Flower Moon.
What’s involved: This event will include walking approximately one mile on the Kestrel and Bobolink trails over mowed grass and packed earth to the Kite Hill Gazebo Overlook. There will be frequent stops to identify flowering plants and seating is available at the gazebo. The walk to the parking lot from the gazebo is a .3-mile walk on the Kestrel trail.
What to bring: Please bring a water bottle and wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Social, leashed dogs are welcome, but please bring bags for waste.
The original 1974 H.B. Halicki classic— with FULL THEATRE SOUND on the BIG SCREEN!
Widely considered the greatest smash ’em up car crash film ever made, a total of 127 cars were destroyed in the making of the film.
The disruptive presence of a “retired” university professor and his much-younger wife upsets the routine lives of the inhabitants of a rural Russian estate, causing polite facades to crumble and long repressed feelings to emerge with devastating consequences. Hot on the heels of its phenomenally successful production of Tennessee William’s “The Glass Menagerie”, Catskill’s acclaimed Bridge Street Theatre tackles yet another classic of dramatic literature, Anton Chekhov’s haunting “Uncle Vanya”. Irish playwright Conor McPherson provides a vibrant, earthy, and surprisingly comedic new adaptation of this most intimate and heartbreaking of Chekhov’s dramatic works, to be presented in BST’s 84-seat “Priscilla” Mainstage, located at 44 West Bridge Street, for a two-weekend run May 9 – 19. Featured in the cast are Eileen Schuyler (Nana), Richard Neil (Astrov), Steven Patterson (Vanya), Eamon Martin (Telegin), Abby Burris (Sonya), Mike Durkin (Serebryakov), Sarah Jayne Rothkopf (Yelena), and Renee Hewitt (Mariya), all directed by Bridge Street Theatre Artistic and Managing Director John Sowle. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the theatre’s website at bridgest.org/uncle-vanya/.
May 10 Friday
Hello Hudson Valley Artists! Fall for Art's 2024 Call for Entry is now online and waiting for you to apply. Don't wait. We are anxious to hear from you.
https://www.fallforart.org/call-for-entry/