Lisa Vollmer Photography Studio + Gallery presents their season opening exhibition featuring artwork by Lisa Vollmer & Sabine von Falken
Great Barrington— On June 17th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Lisa Vollmer Photography Studio + Gallery opens the season with an exhibition showcasing recent artwork of Lisa Vollmer and Sabine von Falken.
At the heart of the exhibition, visitors will be greeted by a five-panel artwork titled “Earth”. This installation showcases the unique topography of Cappadocia, Turkey, as its central images. Surrounding these aerial views are carefully captured photographs of a small rock discovered on Cape Cod’s National Seashore. Through the arrangement of these elements, an optical illusion is created elevating the spherical form and dynamic texture that epitomize our planet.
Additionally, the gallery proudly presents a collection of new works by Sabine von Falken, inspired by her recent exploration in Morocco. The new series of prints highlights a diverse range of subjects, including vibrant street art, beautiful Berber symbols, and a dynamic set of still life compositions. These pieces showcase Sabine’s unique ability to discover beauty in the functional and transform it into visually striking pieces.
The Lisa Vollmer Photography Studio + Gallery open hours are from Thursday through Monday, noon to 5 p.m. Private viewings are available by appointment. More information can be found by visiting the Lisa Vollmer Photography Studio + Gallery online.
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6th Annual Lenox Spring Art Walk
Lenox— On Saturday, June 10th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and and Sunday, June 11th 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the town of Lenox will host their 6th Annual Spring Art Walk.
The Art Walk is a curated show of over 50 artists and artisans who showcase their work throughout downtown Lenox. The artists’ tents will be set up along the Main Street sidewalk and into Lilac Park. A wide range of artists representing various mediums are invited to display their artwork and artisan products over the two day event. Offerings include paintings, drawings, photographs, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry and clothing. Keep a look out for models strolling through town wearing artist Deb Carter’s one-of-a-kind dress creations!
As part of the Lenox Art Walk festival, there will be food vendors and entertainment in Lilac Park with tables and chairs to enjoy the outdoor space and have lunch. This section will include artisanal products such as olive oils, charcuterie, French pastries, and food trucks. Musical acts include Colby Lewis, Bibi Farber, and Tim McDonald on Saturday, and Liana Gabel and Eli Markus on Sunday.
The walk is on Saturday, June 10th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, June 11th 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Lenox. For more information, visit the Lenox Art Walk online. A map and schedule is available online.
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Leave your troubles outside and willkommen to the decadent and debaucherous world of ‘Cabaret’ at Barrington Stage Company
Pittsfield— On Wednesday, June 14th at 7 p.m., the Barrington Stage Company season begins with “Cabaret” staring Krysta Rodriguez from NBC’s “Smash” and Broadway’s “Into the Woods” as Sally Bowles, Alysha Umphress from Broadway’s “On the Town” and “American Idiot” as Fraulein Kost, and Richard Kline from television’s “Three’s Company” and Broadway’s “Waitress” and “Wicked” as Herr Schultz.
Leave your troubles outside and willkommen to the decadent and debaucherous world of “Cabaret”. Far-right propaganda and antisemitism are taking over pre-war Berlin, but not at the sexy and seedy Kit Kat Klub, where outcasts and artists gather where life is beautiful!
Winner of eight Tony awards including Best Musical, “Cabaret” is regarded as one of the great musicals of the 20th century. Directed by BSC’s Artistic Director Alan Paul, “Cabaret” is written by Joe Masteroff based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood. The music is by John Kander and the lyrics are by Fred Ebb. The set is designed by Wilson Chin and the choreography is by Katie Spelman.
The performances run Wednesday, June 14th through Saturday, July 8th at Barrington Stage Company on Union Street in Pittsfield. Tickets are available at a wide range of prices. More information can be found by calling the box office at 413-236-8888 or by visiting Barrington Stage Company online.
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Taylor Mac to headline Barrington Stage Company’s 2023 Gala, ‘A Night at the Kit Kat Club’
Pittsfield— On Monday, July 24 at 6 p.m., Barrington Stage Company (BSC) hosts its 2023 Gala, ‘A Night at the Kit Kat Club’.
Hosted by MacArthur Genius Award-winning playwright, director, and performance artist Taylor Mac, BSC’s Gala will transport attendees to the pre-war Berlin Kit Kat Club for an evening of pleasure featuring a cabaret lineup including burlesque act Gypsy Layne Cabaret & Co.
Taylor Mac is the first American to receive the International Ibsen Award and is a MacArthur Fellow, a Pulitzer Prize Finalist, a Tony nominee for Best Play, as well as the recipient of the Kennedy Prize, the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, a Guggenheim, the Herb Alpert Award, a Drama League Award, the Helen Merrill Playwriting Award, the Booth, two Helpmann Awards, a N.Y. Drama Critics Circle Award, two Obie’s, two Bessies, and an Ethyl Eichelberger.
Taylor’s groundbreaking production of “24-Decade History of Popular Music” was hailed by Wesley Morris of The New York Times as “one of the great experiences of my life.” Selections from the epic show will be available to HBO subscribers starting June 27, following a world premiere for the concert documentary on June 14th at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Gypsy Layne was acclaimed as “a sexy highpoint of classic burlesque entertainment in the Berkshires” by Berkshire Magazine.
Guests will enjoy an open bar and four-course dinner provided by caterer Tom Ellis’s company, the Swell Party. A dance party featuring music by Brownskin Band will begin at 9:30 p.m. to close out the night. Brownskin Band has won two SAMMY Awards for best R&B CD in Central New York.
The gala is on Monday, July 24th at 6 p.m. at the Stationery Factory on Flansburg Avenue in Dalton. Patron tickets begin at $600, individual tickets are $350, and tickets to the dance party start at $50. All proceeds raised will support BSC’s Education Fund.
For tickets and more information, visit Barrington Stage Company online.
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Jewish Federation of the Berkshires and Barrington Stage Company present ‘Reflections on Antisemitism and the Cautionary Tale of Cabaret’
Pittsfield— On Thursday, June 29th at 10 a.m., Barrington Stage Company (BSC) and Jewish Federation of the Berkshires will present a free panel, “Reflections on Antisemitism and the Cautionary Tale of Cabaret”.
Join a discussion on the relevance of art and theater in promoting understanding and combating antisemitism. The panel includes Alan Paul, BSC Artistic Director; Dr. Barbara Waldinger, Ph.D. Theatre, CUNY Graduate Center; and Dr. Roselle Chartock, author and artist, Professor Emerita of Education; and will be moderated by Jeffrey Robbins, former U.S. Delegate to the UN Human Rights Commission.
The free panel is on Thursday, June 29th at 10 a.m. at the Boyd-Quinson theatre on Linden Street in Pittsfield. For registration options, visit the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires online. Seating is limited. There will be a pre-show coffee and bagel reception at 10 a.m. in the Boyd-Quinson Stage lobby. The panel discussion begins at 10:45 a.m. in the Boyd-Quinson theatre.
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Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents ‘Social Justice and the American Musical’, a multimedia presentation by Laura Wetzler
Pittsfield— On Thursday, June 22nd at 10:45 a.m., Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents, as part of the Connecting With Community series, “Social Justice and the American Musical”.
Join singer, songwriter, guitarist, recording artist, and lecturer Laura Wetzler for a multimedia presentation that explores the themes of social justice as expressed in over 100 years of the American musical. Laura Wetzler has devoted years of study and performance to diverse, multicultural World music, as well as to the history of American popular entertainment and European Art Music. She takes particular joy in sharing the fascinating and beautiful contributions of Jewish-American and African-American artists to our musical cultural heritage.
The free presentation is on Thursday, June 22nd at 10:45 a.m. at Knesset Israel on Colt Road in Pittsfield, and will be followed by a kosher hot lunch. Lunch is a $3 suggested donation for adults over 60 and $7 for all others. Reservations are required for lunch and can be made by calling (413) 442-2200 before 9 a.m. on the day of the program. For more information, visit Jewish Federation of the Berkshires online.
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Berkshire Botanical Garden offers a botanical dyeing intensive
Stockbridge— On Saturday, June 10th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Berkshire Botanical Garden offers a Botanical Dyeing Intensive.
In this workshop led by Maggie Pate, attendees will discuss preparing your fibers for natural dyeing, perform color extraction baths with food waste, local season plants or flowers, and a natural dye extract as well as pH shift lesson and color modifier discussion. Communal dye baths will be used to create fabric swatches, cotton market tote and a silk scarf for students to take home with them. Watch as goldenrod flowers create a sunshine hue, blueberries create a brilliant purple and onion skins create a moody olive. Plus, attendees will receive Maggie’s Natural Dyeing e-Course so they can dye at home.
Maggie Pate is the designer and purveyor of Nåde. She began her career in fashion modeling internationally then retired to work for a label in New York City. Her work in textiles is a cross-section that explores the synthesis of textures, repetition and geometry. It forms a poetic visual language that ignites the potential of figurative rhythm, a visual synesthesia where shapes, colors and mood transform into a kaleidoscopic canvas. The last few years, her focus has shifted to cultivating a 100 percent sustainable and eco-friendly studio by capturing color with predominantly food waste collected from local restaurants and farms.
The intensive is on Saturday, June 10th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Berkshire Botanical Garden on West Stockbridge Road in Stockbridge. The cost for members is $150 and $165 for non-members. Tickets and more information can be found by visiting Berkshire Botanical Garden online.
