Stationery Factory presents the third season of Calliope Café
Dalton— The Stationery Factory presents the third season of Calliope Café on the following dates: September 26th, October 24th, November 21st, December 12th, January 30th, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 29th, and June 26th at 7 p.m.
Calliope Café offers high school students in Berkshire County a free monthly open mic to showcase their talents in music, dance, poetry, and more. Curated by Mark Franklin, this welcoming event encourages young performers to share their creativity with the community. Attendees can also enjoy a concession stand offering non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, making it a fun and supportive space for students to express themselves artistically.
The free open mics are on September 26th, October 24th, November 21st, December 12th, January 30th, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 29th, and June 26th at 7 p.m. More information can be found online.
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PS21 to premiere ‘Le sacre de Lila,’ by dancer-choreographer Ismaël Mouaraki
Chatham, N.Y.— On September 29th at 6:30 p.m., PS21 presents the U.S. premiere of ‘Le sacre de Lila,’ by dancer-choreographer Ismaël Mouaraki.
Le sacre de Lila, a profoundly personal work, traces Mouaraki’s own journey through France, Morocco, and Québec in his exploration of the mystical and musical traditions of Lila (“night,” in Arabic,) the nocturnal rituals of spiritual healing that employ the trance, song, music, and dance traditions of the Sufi communities of the Maghreb.
Created collaboratively with eight of his Destins Croisés dancers, themselves Moroccan and Québecois, Ismaël draws on childhood memories to reimagine Lila for the current moment, revealing the sensitivity and sensuality of the male body with choreography informed by his signature urban dance style and the mesmerizing electronic soundscape composed by Antoine Berthiaume.
The premiere is on September 29th at 6:30 p.m. at PS21’s Pavilion Theater at 2980 Route 66 in Chatham, N.Y. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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The Foundry presents comediennes Carolyn Plummer and Kelly MacFarland
West Stockbridge— On Saturday, September 28th from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Foundry presents comediennes Carolyn Plummer and Kelly MacFarland.
Some comics rely on the monumental events of the day or the faux pas of the rich and famous. Not Carolyn Plummer. Plummer pulls material from the hum-drum, day-to-day monotony of the life of everyman, and she does it well. To her, the monumental is easy…it’s our existence that’s so hard, yet so ridiculous. Some women look in the mirror and complain because they aren’t pretty enough, not rich enough, not young enough. Carolyn gives her reflection the finger.
Plummer has been doing comedy professionally for over 20 years, traveling extensively, working at clubs, colleges, dead animal lodges, theaters, and corporations appearing with many of the top headliners in the business. She has participated in numerous festivals including the Burbank Comedy Festival; where she was named “Best of the Fest,” Boston Comedy Festival, and The Women in Comedy Festival. She also performed at Denis Leary’s “Comics Come Home.”
Kelly MacFarland is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actress. She has an extensive resume including comedy clubs, theaters, colleges, festivals, films, television appearances, and entertaining US troops overseas. Kelly has appeared on Comedy Central, NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Prime Video, “Up Early Tonight” on Hulu and Denis Leary’s “Comics Come Home.”
The event is on Saturday, September 28th from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 2 Harris Street in West Stockbridge. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Adams Theater presents comedienne Caitlin Peluffo
Adams— On Saturday September 28th at 7:30 p.m., Adams Theater presents comedienne Caitlin Peluffo.
Peluffo has been featured on the “Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” “After Midnight,” 2022’s Just For Laughs Festival, and has hosted her weekly podcast, “Good Time Gal with Caitlin Peluffo” for over three years. She has also been featured on Comedy Central’s “Featuring” series, and has a “Don’t Tell Comedy Set” with over 150k views on YouTube. She’s opened for comedians, Maria Bamford, Fortune Feimster, Matteo Lane, and Brian Regan. She’s been featured everywhere from the world famous Comedy Cellar in New York City to clubs nationwide.
The event is on Saturday September 28th at 7:30 p.m. at The Adams Theater at 27 Park Street in Adams. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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27th annual ‘Country Fair’ at Hancock Shaker Village
Pittsfield— On Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hancock Shaker Village presents its 27th annual Country Fair, a celebration of what makes the Berkshires and the village so special, breathtaking beauty, exploring the outdoors, and family fun.
This year’s Country Fair includes live music, horse drawn carriage rides, workshops and demonstrations, an antique quilt show, a farmers market, a timber framing workshop, and dozens of craft vendors. Woodlife Kitchen will be onsite grilling delicious BBQ chicken, brats, and burgers. Craft beer and cider tastings each day provided by Bright Ideas Brewing and Berkshire Cider Project. Great Cape Bakery will be back with their freshly made cider donuts and other treats. On Saturday, there will be an antique car show.
The event is on Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hancock Shaker Village at 1843 West Housatonic Street in Pittsfield. More information can be found online.
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Runner registration is now for Great Barrington Land Conservatory’s 14th annual ‘Run For The Hills’ road races
Great Barrington— Runner registration is now for Great Barrington Land Conservatory’s (GBLC) 14th annual “Run For The Hills” 5K and 10K road races to be held on Sunday, October 13th at 8 a.m.
Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate and help GBLC raise the funds needed to promote conservation, farm preservation, and community trails.
The event is on Sunday, October 13th at 8 a.m. at the Kilpatrick Athletic Center at Bard College at Simon’s Rock at 84 Alford Road in Great Barrington. Registration and more information can be found online. Not a runner but want to participate? Sign up to volunteer online. To become a sponsor, email assistant@gbland.org.
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Berkshire Community College to hold community tag sale
Pittsfield— On Sunday, September 29th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a community tag sale of surplus inventory in BCC’s north parking lot on the main campus at 1350 West Street in Pittsfield.
In accordance with policies set forth by the Commonwealth, property considered no longer relevant or needed by the college may be declared surplus by the State Surplus Property Office (SSPO.) Surplus property typically includes used equipment and furniture, such as desks, chairs and file cabinets. The SSPO first offers surplus property to state agencies, then to local nonprofits, and finally to the public via community sale. Proceeds from the sale support the College.
The sale is on Sunday, September 29th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in BCC’s north parking lot on the main campus at 1350 West Street in Pittsfield. Only cash will be accepted. All items must be picked up by 3 p.m. on the day of the tag sale, and purchasers are required to load purchased items into their own vehicles.
