Crandell Theatre brings 1922 horror classic ‘Nosferatu’ to life with live musical accompaniment
Chatham, N.Y.— On Friday, October 4th at 7 p.m., the Crandell Theatre will go back to its roots and screen the silent horror classic “Nosferatu,” directed by film pioneer F.W. Murnau. Musician and silent film historian Ben Model will accompany the film on theater organ, brought in for one very special night, allowing the audience to experience the film just as it sounded upon its original release in 1922.
“Nosferatu” is an expressionist fever dream full of looming shadows and emerging film techniques Murnau used to great effect. Unlike other silent film directors of the era, Murnau shot this unauthorized and freely adapted version of Bram Stoker’s Dracula on location, in the Carpathian mountains. He also used negative exposure, stop-motion, and low-angle camera positions, to give his sinister, taloned vampire Graf Orlok an altogether otherworldly presence on the big screen.
Ben Model is one of the nation’s leading silent film accompanists, and performs on both piano and theater organ. Over the past four decades, he has created and performed thousands of live scores for several hundred silent films. He is a resident film accompanist at the Museum of Modern Art (NY) and at the Library of Congress’ Packard Campus Theatre, is a regular at festivals such as the TCM Classic Film Festival, Capitolfest and the Kansas Silent Film Festival, and performs regularly at historic theaters, museums, schools and other venues around the US and internationally.
The screening is on Friday, October 4th at 7 p.m. at the Crandell Theatre on Main Street in Chatham, N.Y. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Bidwell House Museum presents ‘Peddler’s Pack of Spooky Tales’ with Dennis Picard
Monterey— On Saturday, October 5th from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Bidwell House Museum presents “Peddler’s Pack of Spooky Tales” with Dennis Picard.
While researching various topics in town records, journals, and old newspapers, Dennis Picard has been surprised at finding numerous stories of the supernatural. Tales of witches, vampires, and weird occurrences are mixed in with otherwise mundane daily records. Picard has saved these stories in his files and will share some of his favorites during this hour-long program.
Dennis D. Picard has been a museum professional in the living history field for over forty years. He began his career at Old Sturbridge Village in 1978 and also served on the staff of Hancock Shaker Village, Fort Number Four, Sheffield Historical Society, and Storrowton Village Museum. He has authored many articles on the lifestyles and folkways of New England and has also served as a consultant for many Historical Societies and Museums.
The presentation is on Saturday, October 5th from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Bidwell House Museum at 100 Art School Road in Monterey. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Clark Art Institute presents the showstopper jazz trio Leon Lee Dorsey, Mike Clark, and Michael Wolff
Williamstown— On Saturday, October 5th at 7 p.m., the Clark Art Institute, in collaboration with Jazz in the Berkshires, presents a jazz concert featuring the showstopper trio Leon Lee Dorsey, Mike Clark, and Michael Wolff.
In his latest album, “A Letter to Bill Evans,” acclaimed bassist Leon Lee Dorsey teams up with renowned drummer Mike Clark and master pianist Michael Wolff for a creative and heartfelt tribute to the legendary Bill Evans. The album features innovative interpretations of classics such as the bossa-infused “Gloria’s Step” and the stirring “Turn Out the Stars.”
The concert is on Saturday, October 5th at 7 p.m. at the Clark Art Institute on South Street in Williamstown. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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Berkshire Black Economic Council presents ‘Noir Roots,’ a street fair featuring local Black businesses, restaurants, and more
Pittsfield— On Saturday, October 5th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Berkshire Black Economic Council and its Black Arts Council present “Noir Roots,” a street fair featuring local Black businesses, restaurants, and more.
In addition to featuring Black businesses and organizations, the “Noir Roots” street fair will have events for the whole family including a basketball tournament, a fashion show, pumpkin carving, and more.
The family-friendly portion of the fair is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. portion is catered towards adults. The location of the fair is Clapp Park at 245 West Housatonic Street in Pittsfield. Admission is free.
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‘Jam for Jake: A Jake Galliher Foundation Fundraiser’ at The Colonial Theatre
Pittsfield— On Saturday, October 5th at 7:30 p.m., celebrate the life and legacy of Air Force Staff Sergeant Jacob “Jake” Galliher at “Jam for Jake,” a special fundraising event featuring performances by Black Dog, The Rev Tor Band, The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow, and Misty Blues.
All ticket proceeds will benefit The Jake Galliher Foundation, dedicated to honoring Jake’s memory and supporting individuals who exemplify his character and spirit. The Jake Galliher Foundation was established to commemorate the life of SSgt Jacob “Jake” M. Galliher, who tragically lost his life on November 29th in 2023 while serving our nation abroad. The foundation provides scholarships and awards to deserving individuals, ensuring that Jake’s legacy of bravery, dedication and kindness lives on.
Enjoy an evening of diverse musical performances by Black Dog, a local Berkshire-based band featuring Jake’s father, Jon Galliher; The Rev Tor Band, a powerhouse in the club and festival circuit since 1996; The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow, known for their dynamic Americana, rock, and folk performances; and Misty Blues who will deliver their signature blend of blues, jazz, soul, funk, and gospel. Don’t miss this heartfelt tribute and night of incredible music at The Colonial Theatre.
The event is on Saturday, October 5th at 7:30 p.m. at The Colonial Theatre at 111 South Street in Pittsfield. Tickets and more information can be found online.
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New Marlborough Meeting House presents “The Presidential Election and What’s at Stake,” a conversation with Simon Winchester and Linda Greenhouse
New Marlborough— On Saturday, October 5th at 4:30 p.m., one month before the United States presidential election, acclaimed author Simon Winchester will discuss what’s at stake with Linda Greenhouse, longtime Pulitzer-prize winning reporter on the Supreme Court for The New York Times. Their conversation will focus on the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on the future of democracy in the United States, which is the subject of Linda Greenhouse’s latest book, “Justice on the Brink: A Requiem for the Supreme Court.”
The presentation is on Saturday, October 5th at 4:30 p.m. at the historic 1839 New Marlborough Meeting House at 154 Hartsville-New Marlborough Road in New Marlborough. Tickets and more information can be found online.
