The Mahaiwe presents an intimate night of stories and sings with Bobby Rush
Great Barrington— On Friday, March 14th at 8 p.m., The Mahaiwe presents an intimate night of stories and sings with Grammy-award winner Bobby Rush.
During his renowned stage show, Bobby Rush frequently jumps high into the air, arms spread and legs tucked, only to land gracefully and return without a hitch to his dazzling routine. It’s a move you might expect at a contemporary R&B show, but it’s downright shocking when you realize that Rush is in his late 80s. “I never thought I would be here this long,” says Rush. “I was 83 years old before I won a Grammy, but it’s better late than never.”
Rush’s busy schedule includes headlining European festivals with his band and solo programs at venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center. He recently recorded an album of brand new material coming out via his own label Deep Rush Records, in collaboration with Nashville-based Thirty Tigers. Over the last several years, he’s won a second Grammy, re-recorded his 1971 hit “Chicken Heads” together with his old friend Buddy Guy and young blues star Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and written a critically acclaimed autobiography, “I Ain’t Studdin’ You: My American Blues Story.”
The concert is on Friday, March 14th at 8 p.m. at The Mahaiwe’s new venue, the Indigo Room, located at 20 Castle Street in Great Barrington. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Berkshire Theatre Group presents The Drifters, The Platters, and Cornell Gunter’s Coasters at The Colonial Theatre
Pittsfield— On Saturday, March 15th at 7:30 p.m., Berkshire Theatre Group presents The Drifters, The Platters, and Cornell Gunter’s Coasters at The Colonial Theatre.
Revisit the golden era of Rock ‘n’ Roll and Doo Wop with a nostalgic evening celebrating three of the world’s most iconic musical groups. Experience the legendary hits of Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, whose playful classics like “Charlie Brown,” “Yakety Yak,” and “Poison Ivy” defined a generation. Enjoy the timeless romance of The Platters, featuring four powerhouse vocalists delivering beloved songs such as “Only You,” “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” and “The Great Pretender.” And don’t miss The Drifters, one of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s pioneering vocal groups, performing their 50-year catalog of hits, including “Under the Boardwalk,” “Up on the Roof,” “This Magic Moment,” and “On Broadway.”
Together, these Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends boast a remarkable legacy, with over 40 classic hits that shaped the soundtrack of a generation. From the humor and charm of The Coasters to the heartfelt ballads of The Platters and the soulful, feel-good sounds of The Drifters, this unforgettable show offers something for everyone. Each song is performed just as you remember it. It’s a night of pure nostalgia, straight from the heart of Rock ‘n’ Roll history.
The concert is on Saturday, March 15th at 7:30 p.m. at The Colonial Theatre, located at 111 South Street in Pittsfield. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Construct’s annual Warm Up The Winter Celebration
Great Barrington— On Thursday, March 6th at 6:30 p.m., Construct’s presents its annual Warm Up The Winter Celebration, a musical tribute to working families.
Every year this show warms up the winter for all in attendance and for all our neighbors who struggle to get through these challengingly cold months. Featured artists include Wanda Houston & Jeff Gonzales, Luke & George Franco, Wild & Orson Handel, Made in Memphis with Jackson Ducharme, Jackson Whalan, Annie Guthrie & Co., and Dough Mishkin. While it’s frigid outside, let’s come together to remember: “Warmth Is a Right.”
The celebration is on Thursday, March 6th at 6:30 p.m. at The Guthrie Center, located at 2 Van Deusenville Road in Great Barrington. The menu, catered by Juju’s of Great Barrington, includes Red Truck BBQ Sandwich (beef brisket or cauliflower) served on a potato roll with pickles and peach BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and potato chips. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Clark Art Institute continues small town film series with a screening of ‘George Washington’
Williamstown— On Thursday, March 13th at 6 p.m., the Clark Art Institute continues its small town film series with a screening of “George Washington” (2000).
This film unfolds during a balmy July in a North Carolina town where kudzu embraces abandoned buildings. Four children at the edge of adolescence make a mistake that cannot be undone. They are forced to grow up, albeit only partially. One of them, George (Donald Holden,) emerges as a local hero. Sublimely narrated by the twelve-year-old Nasia (Candace Evanofski,) George Washington is about the relationship between choice and chance, and the aspirations that still prevail outside of it. Made on a shoestring budget with non-actors, David Gordon Green succeeds in directing a debut film unlike any other.
The free screening is on Thursday, March 13th at 6 p.m. at the Clark Art Institute, located at 225 South Street in Williamstown. More information can be found online.
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Hudson Hall presents a screening of ‘Plastic People, The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics’
Hudson, N.Y.— On Friday, March 14th at 6:30 p.m., Hudson Hall, as part of Movies on Mainstreet, presents a screening of “Plastic People, The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics” (2024).
Named one of Variety’s Best Documentaries of 2024 and screened in collaboration with Beyond Plastics and Columbia County Reduces Waste–Bring Your Own, “Plastic People” investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics to human health. Acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong visits leading scientists around the world and puts her own home, food, and body under the microscope in this illuminating and urgent call to action.
The free screening is on Friday, March 14th at 6:30 p.m. at Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, located at 327 Warren Street in Hudson, N.Y. There will be a panel discussion co-hosted by Beyond Plastics and Columbia County Reduces. Reservations and more information can be found online.
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Zonta Club of Berkshire County offers $1000 scholarship
Lenox— Applications for the Zonta Club of Berkshire County 2025 Young Women in Leadership Award are now being accepted.
The goal of the Young Women in Leadership Award is to encourage young women to participate in leadership positions by recognizing the candidate’s commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements. and a dedication to building a better world for women and girls through service and advocacy. The Zonta International Young Women in Leadership Award looks to the young women of today to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Applicants aged 16 to 19 studying at a high school, college, or university in a Zonta district, or who are studying elsewhere but are citizens of a Zonta district at the time of application, are eligible to apply. Applications are due on March 20th and can be found online.
