The Clark Art Institute and The Mahaiwe performing Arts Center present ‘Nabucco,’ Live in HD from The Met
Williamstown/Great Barrington— On Saturday, January 6th at 1 p.m. at The Clark Art Institute and The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center present ‘Nabucco,’ Live in HD from The Met.
Ancient Babylon comes to life in a classic Met staging of biblical proportions. Baritone George Gagnidze makes his Met role debut as the imperious king Nabucco, alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska reprising her thrilling turn as his vengeful daughter Abigaille. Mezzo-soprano Maria Barakova and tenor SeokJong Baek, in his company debut, are Fenena and Ismaele, whose love transcends politics, and bass Dmitry Belosselskiy repeats his celebrated portrayal of the high priest Zaccaria. Daniele Callegari conducts Verdi’s exhilarating early masterpiece, which features the ultimate showcase for the great Met Chorus, the moving “Va, pensiero.”
The simulcast is on Saturday, January 6th at 1 p.m. at The Clark Art Institute on South Street in Williamstown and The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Castle Street in Great Barrington. The simulcasts feature the full performance along with backstage interviews and commentary. Tickets to The Clark are $25, $22 for members, $18 for students, and $5 for children ages 15 and under. Tickets and more information can be found online. Tickets to The Mahaiwe are $25 and $10 for youth ages 21 and under; Card To Culture accepted. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Mad Rose Gallery presents ‘Skeins,’ a duo exhibition of paintings by David Crum and drawings by Michael Gellatly
Millerton— Opening on Saturday, January 6th, with an artists reception from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Mad Rose Gallery presents “Skeins”, a duo exhibition of paintings by David Crum and drawings by Michael Gellatly.
The paintings by David Crum and drawings by Michael Gellatly carry unique rhythms. Describing their works in rhythmic terms, the concept of “Skeins” emerges, akin to threads loosely coiled, knotted, or laid out. For instance, straightening the “skeins of her long hair” helps distinguish David’s striped paintings from his circular formations. Meanwhile, Gellatly’s portrayal of Canadian geese, wingless in this depiction, suggests they’re in mid-migration southward.
“My paintings begin as a general idea, not as a visualized end. The idea begins with the basic color, some thought about a structure, and I sometimes do general studies on paper. Thus, process plays an important part in determining the finished painting. A work intended to be generally blue may, through observation in process, become a red picture. Working through a process toward satisfaction is what I find most enjoyable about painting.” – David Crum
“As an image maker for most of my life, I continue to work among the plethora of studio practices and processes, allowing visual languages to freely build upon each other.” He added, “It’s not essential to my practice to work with the agency of stability, but rather to employ the tools of uncertainty, the act of juxtaposition, and the artist’s unknowing. Whether specific or not, the building blocks for chance narratives, for meaning, reveal themselves more as offerings than declarations.” – Michael Gellatly
The exhibit opens on Saturday, January 6th, with an artists reception from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Mad Rose Gallery on North Elm Street in Millerton. More information can be found online.
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Bennington Museum presents a ‘Noon Year’s Eve Party for Kids’
Bennington— On Sunday, December 31st from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Bennington Museum presents a ‘Noon Year’s Eve Party for Kids.’
Ringing in the New Year isn’t just for adults. Want to celebrate the arrival of 2024 but bedtime is at 8:00? No problem! Put on your party clothes and come to the Bennington Museum to welcome in the “Noon Year” with music, party hats, noisemakers, sparkling grape juice, and the countdown to noon!
The celebration is Sunday, December 31st from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Bennington Museum on Main Street in Bennington. Admission is $5 per child. Adults are welcome to join the party at no charge, but to explore the galleries, regular admission will be charged. Registration is not required. More information can be found online.
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Scoville Memorial Library presents ‘Sparkling Swift’, a family ‘Noon Year’ celebration in honor of Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, Taylor Swift
Salisbury— On Friday, December 29th from noon to 2 p.m., Scoville Memorial Library presents ‘Sparkling Swift’, a family “Noon Year” celebration in honor of Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, Taylor Swift.
The Sparkling Swift pre-party celebration for children and their families. There will be Taylor Swift songs, games, fun crafts, dancing, and pizza for children of all ages.
The celebration is on Friday, December 29th from noon to 2 p.m. at the Scoville Memorial Library on Main Street in Salisbury. Registration is requested. Registration and more information can be found online.
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Berkshire Waldorf High School waives fees
Stockbridge— Berkshire Waldorf High School (BWHS) has waived all application and financial aid fees to apply for enrollment in the private secondary school.
“We want to ensure that anyone who wants to be considered for application can do so without worry about cost. Over 80% of our students’ families receive financial aid. We don’t want the application fees to be an impediment for future families to consider enrolling in the high school,” said Teresa O’Brient, BWHS Board Chair.
“We value a diverse student population, with teenagers from all backgrounds,” said Steve Sagarin, Faculty Chair and Executive Director of BWHS. “Above all, we strive for excellence. No matter your means, there may be a place for you here at Berkshire Waldorf High School.”
Apply now for the 2024-25 school year. More information can be found online.
