Community Calendar

Smith College Vocal Performance students present classic songs from the Golden Age of Broadway. From Tin Pan Alley to the first American musicals, enjoy the songs of legendary composers like Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, and more.

Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats.

Admission and parking are free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on site ($35 cash price) or online before 5 pm Thurs., April 16 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99.

Visit the website for pre-sale ride ticket savings and discount coupons for rides and food.

Midway hours: 5-10 pm Monday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday

Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+. Please check the website for event updates before attending.

More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/jefferson-valley-mall-carnival/

Improvising Quartet with Keith Pray-Saxophones/John Esposito-piano/Otto Gardner-bass/Bobby Previte-drums

Upstairs at Avalon.

Pay what you wish

Berkshires Jazz is hosting the twentieth annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, which runs from April 17-25 in venues throughout the City’s Upstreet Cultural District. Presenting the gamut of artists, from prodigies and local musicians to rising stars and top names, headline concerts feature Grace Kelly, Veronica Swift, and Georgia Heers. Most of the events are free, including an open jam session, the annual jazz crawl, and a jazz prodigy concert.

Join the Huyck Preserve in Rensselaerville for a celebration of Earth Day and International Dark Sky Week. The night will start with a lecture by Craig Frank, Ph.D. of Fordham University on the importance of dark skies for northeastern bat species. Following the lecture, enjoy a reception including refreshments and fun bat and star activities. After dark, Mindy Townsend, Ph.D. of Dudley Observatory at Siena will lead a star party (weather permitting) where participants will use telescopes and other equipment to view the early spring night sky.

Lecture (7-8PM)
The direct and indirect effects of artificial light on insectivorous bats
Craig Frank, Ph.D., long-time researcher at the Huyck Preserve and Associate Professor and Environmental Science Co-Director in the Department of Biological Sciences at Fordham University, returns for a special lecture. Craig's current research focuses on the impacts of and recovery from White-Nose Syndrome in northeastern bat species. Join us to learn about why dark skies are so critical to one of our region's most important nocturnal mammals.
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Registration is required; event limited to 30 people. Suggested donation free for members and $5 per person for non-members

From the creator of the hit live series and podcast Drunk Black History, comedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) presents a hazy, hilarious remix on edu-tainment.

At High Black History, guests attempt to recap the biography of a historical black figure, event, or program related to the cannabis industry…while very, very elevated.

Expect wild detours, passionate deep-dives, forgotten facts, and the kind of joyful chaos that happens when smart people try to stay focused but absolutely cannot.

You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and might even catch a contact high.

Joining host Brandon onstage will be Alexis Bradby (Paramount+), Dasheeda Dawson (Award winning author), Solonje Burnett (Weed Auntie), and more!

This event is sponsored by Taste Buds and SASS.

The Bell House
149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Sunday, April 19th
Doors open at 6:30pm
Show at 7:30pm

This spring in April, kids can explore the exciting world of circus at our youth camp! In a supportive, non-competitive environment, they’ll build confidence, communication skills, and perseverance while learning to juggle, perform aerials, acrobatics, or clowning. Plus, they’ll discover circus history and traditions through creative, fun activities! Age 3 - 17, half day and full day camps available!

April Break Program at Blue Rider Stables
April 20-24 (Monday-Friday)
9am-3pm

Blue Rider Stables
15 Farm Lane, Egremont, MA 01230

Registration Required

For more info and to register: 413-528-5299, info@bluerider.org, www.bluerider.org

Join our herd during the school break this April! This program provides students with an educational outdoor experience where they can have fun, be physically active, develop a love for nature, and learn responsibility for animals. In addition to learning bareback riding, participants will assist with barn chores, learn how to catch, groom and tack a horse, and experience the magic of being in a herd of horses. Lunch will be around the fire pit. Children must bring their own snacks and lunch. Times are flexible, the program is offered from 9am - 3pm.
Students can register for a day or more. Best for students ages 5 and up. All levels and abilities are welcome. Have fun, be physically active, and hug a horse!

Blue Rider Stables is a non-profit horse barn located in Egremont, MA offering adaptive and therapeutic riding lessons as well as children and adult lessons. The health and happiness of our horses is paramount. Our horses live in a herd, receive regular body work, and have regular opportunities for movement and grazing. Blue Rider’s horse centric approach encourages people to learn to be with horses on their terms and fosters an environment of mutual respect and connection.

BLUE RIDER PROGRAMS
-Child and Adult Lessons
-Therapeutic and Adaptive Riding Lesson
-Summer Horsemanship Program
-Blue Rider Stables Helper Program
-Re-Centering with Horses
-Body Work

Upcoming Blue Rider Events
May 30 | Blue Rider Circus
June 6 | Blue Rider Benefit
June 22- August 28 | Summer Horsemanship Program (weekly sessions)
August 29 | Blue Rider Fun Day

Start your week with Schubert’s delightful masterpiece, performed by Smith performance faculty violinist Robyn Quinnett, violist Anthony Berner, cellist Karl Knapp, bassist Matthew Cory, and pianist Jiayan Sun.

Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats.

Admission and parking are free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on site ($35 cash price) or online before 5 pm Thurs., April 16 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99.

Visit the website for pre-sale ride ticket savings and discount coupons for rides and food.

Midway hours: 5-10 pm Monday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday

Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+. Please check the website for event updates before attending.

More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/jefferson-valley-mall-carnival/