GRAND PIANO TRIOS: RAVEL, BEETHOVEN AND MOZART
Great Barrington, 6 p.m.
The great masters of the German tradition—Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven—and the man who challenged their aesthetic, Maurice Ravel, will be celebrated in a Close Encounters With Music concert on Saturday, at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle St. “Grand Piano Trios II” features violinist Itamar Zorman, pianist Roman Rabinovich and Close Encounters’ artistic director, cellist Yehuda Hanani. This is the second in a series showcasing piano trios that reflect significant junctures in classical music. Tickets, $42 (orchestra and mezzanine) and $32 (balcony), are available at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center box office, by calling 413.528.0100, or online at www.cewm.org or www.mahaiwe.org.
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MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE BERKSHIRES SPRING AUCTION
Lenox, 6 - 10 p.m.
The auction event, "Springtime in Paris," will benefit the financial aid fund at the school. The event will take place at Founder's Theatre at Shakespeare & Co. There will be hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, silent and live auctions, live music and raffles - including an iPad mini in the $10 ticket drawing. For a preview of auction items, click here and to buy tickets, which are $25 in advance ($30 at door), click here.
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VIOLIN RECITAL AT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Vermont, 4 p.m.
The Michael Rudiakov Music Academy presents Elizabeth Kilpatrick, violin and her brother Jonathan Kilpatrick, piano at the First Congregational Church in Manchester, VT., Free admission, but any free-will donations will benefit the scholarship fund of the academy. The First Congregational Church, 3624 Main St., Manchester Village, Manchester
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GHETTO TANGO
Windsor, 3 p.m.
Ghetto Tango. Directed by Zalmen Mlotek in celebration of the 90th Birthday of Congregation Ahavath Sholom. The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle St., Great Barrington, 413-528-0100
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THE BERKSHIRE CONCERT CHOIR
Pittsfield, 3 p.m.
The Berkshire Concert Choir, directed by Carlton E. Maaia II, and joined by the Pittsfield Taconic High School Chorus and Honors Chorus, both directed by choral director Jessica A. Passetto, presents its annual spring choral concert "A PLACE FOR US." The performance will be at Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 74 First St., in Pittsfield, Sunday, Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Children twelve and under are FREE. Tickets are available from any choir member or at the door on the day of the concert. The concert includes classical and show tunes such as selections from "Frostiana" (composed for the 200th anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Amherst, Massachusetts) by American composer Randall Thompson, and Leonard Bernstein's "Somewhere" from West Side Story, popular music by The Beatles, James Taylor, Queen, and others. More information on the program and choir is available by calling (413) 442-6120
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THURSDAY NIGHT COFFEEHOUSE
New York, 7 p.m.
The Stephentown Memorial Library is offering a monthly Thursday evening of music, coffee, and socializing. Each month will feature a different performer or group, and musical styles will range from jazz to classical to bluegrass to hip hop. This month - Elizabeth Huntley, harpist. The Stephentown Memorial Library is located at 472 State Route 43 in Stephentown, N.Y. There will be homemade refreshments for sale provided by the Friends of SML to benefit the library. For more information, call 518-733-5750.
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JUSTIN COHN
Pittsfield, 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
Singer/songwriter Justin Cohn will perform at Pittsfield's Marketplace Cafe, located on 53 North St.
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DIXIELAND STOMP
Pittsfield, 7 p.m.
Dixieland Stomp presents “The History, Life and Times of Louie Armstrong” . The concert will take place on Thursday, at the Herman Melville - Arrowhead Museum, 780 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield. In this program, Dixieland Stomp performs the actual music as performed by Louie Armstrong's music from the Hot 5 and Hot 7 recording done in Chicago 1927 to 1929. We will also find out how a poor destitute child from New Orleans became the world’s greatest trumpet player.
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OPEN MIC HOSTED BY KATHERINE WINSTON
Sheffield, 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Open Mic hosted by Katherine Winston! South County Edition! Friday, 8 Elm Court. Sheffield, MA. Our open mic is open to performers of all ages; young artists are encouraged! Singer/songwriter Katherine Winston will host the evening. *YOUTH: There is no Young Artists' Open Mic until June 1st in Pittsfield. Take advantage of this Open Mic in Sheffield, especially if you are from South County! For more information on Katherine, visit http://www.reverbnation.com/katherinewinston
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THE HERE AT HOME BENEFIT CONCERT
Pittsfield, 7 p.m.
The Here at Home Benefit Concert: With Mary Verdi & band, Tony Lee Thomas, Taconic Marching Band and the Neighborhood Gang. First United Methodist Church/Fenn Street, Pittsfield. Tickets: $15/Public, $10/Veterans, Free to all students/children. All proceeds from the ticket sales will go directly to funding the welcome home efforts of the Here at Home Committee! This includes a billboard for each hero thanking them for their service. www.maryverdi.com, 413.841.1140
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LICHTENBERG TRIO TO PERFORM AT VENTFORT HALL
Lenox, 3 p.m.
Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 104 Walker St.
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SUMMER SOUND - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND LIVE @ TANGLEWOOD
Lenox, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SummerSound, Memorial Day Weekend Live at Tanglewood aims to provide a weekend of music, and fun in the heart of the Berkshires at the beautiful Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox, MA. Four acts hit the stage at for a day of great music, fun, drink. All ages welcome. gates open at 11:30 on May 26th. Current Lineup: 1) Jamie Kent & The Options (from Northampton, MA) 2) Heather Maloney (from Northampton, MA) 3) Skyfactor (from NYC) 4) Billy Keane (from Pittsfield, MA) Please visit our website, summersoundlive.com/ for more information. Tickets are available for purchase at www.eventbrite.com/event/6225696225#
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SUMMERSOUND AT TANGLEWOOD
Lenox, Noon
The festival will feature artists from Northampton to New York City and feature food and drink from around the Berkshires. All runners in the Memorial Day Marathon Races. Tickets are on sale at www.summersoundlive.com for $12 or at The Arcadian Shop or at Wandering Star Brewery in Pittsfield for $10.
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JUSTIN COHN
Sheffield, 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Justin Cohn is a songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, raised in the beautiful Milford, New Hampshire. Now, nearly twenty years from his birth, he writes acoustic-folk-pop songs, typically wrought with honesty, love, and the beauty and tragedy of it all. Justin presently performs at some local and some not-so-local venues, recently opening in Philadelphia for the brilliant Ernie Halter. Look for his first collection of songs, "The Acoustic Demo" on bandcamp.com. For more information on Justin, visit http://justincohn.com/ The Marketplace Cafe, 18 Elm Court, Sheffield
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DEWEY HALL FOLK CONCERT
Sheffield, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Robby Baier, award winning Singer/Songwriter with a rocking soul. Mick Jagger and Lenny Kravitz jamming at Tom Waits's house. www.robbybaier.com. Dewey Hall is an acoustically superior hall that hosts a monthly series of local, regional, and national musicians performing in an intimate, family-friendly atmosphere. There is a suggested donation of $10 but pay what you can afford. 91 Main Street, Sheffield. www.DeweyHall.com.
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SHERRI JAMES BUXTON AND FRIENDS
Pittsfield, 8 p.m.
Sherri James Buxton and Friends, featuring the Bob Shepherd Trio, Charles Neville and Paul Green, is a live concert at The Colonial Theatre, to benefit Community Resources for People with Autism. At 6pm there will be a pre-concert VIP reception in The Colonial Theatre lobby, catered by Shiro with wines from Kelly's Package Store. Those who purchase the VIP reception tickets will also be treated to pre-show entertainment by Dominic Annand on the piano. Tickets to Sherri James Buxton and Friends are $35 or $50 for the show plus the VIP reception. Contact the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street, Pittsfield by calling 413-997-4444. Tickets can also be bought online at www.berkshiretheatregroup.org. The Ticket Office is open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm or on any performance day from 10am until curtain.
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PAUL HOUGHTALING'S "BACH TO ROCK" CABARET HOUGHTALING'S "BACH TO ROCK" CABARET
New York, 6 p.m.
Filene Recital Hall, Skidmore College, Saratoga Sprins, NY 12866 At the Saratoga Arts Fest! Admission: $10 general, $8 with an Arts Pass, children 12 and under Free. Tickets at the door only! www.hubbardhall.org/opera www.saratogaartsfest.org/events
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JULIA CHALFIN'S "THE BIRTH OF A DIVA" CABARET
New York, Noon
Skidmore College, Filene Recital Hall, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 At the Saratoga Arts Fest! Admission: $10 general, $8 with an Arts Pass, children 12 and under are free. Tickets at the door only! www.hubbardhall.org/opera www.juliachalfin.com www.saratogaartsfest.org
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CARAVAN OF THIEVES
Vermont, 8 p.m.
Caravan of Thieves Saturday, Strap in and enjoy the ride as the Caravan of Thieves brings the band's gypsy swinging folk music and sense of humor back to Bennington. The vocals of the group's leading duo are combined with the kitchen sink as well as banjos, ukuleles, violin, upright bass and acoustic guitars to create a fun and beautiful sound everyone will enjoy. Ticket prices: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
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BOSTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL HANDEL'S ALMIRA
Windsor, 7 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Boston Early Music Festival presents Almira, the first opera by the celebrated and beloved Baroque composer George Frideric Handel, in its first fully staged and historically-conceived production in modern times.Visit BEFM.org, mahaiwe.org or call the Box Office at 413-528-0100 for ticket information. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle St Great Barrington, 413-528-0100
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PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND TO PERFORM AT THE CLARK
Williamstown, 8 p.m.
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute welcomes the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Friday, Fresh off a rollicking Grammy Awards performance backing the Black Keys and Dr. John, the band continues to reaffirm its status as the greatest ambassadors of New Orleans jazz – even as they celebrate fifty years of concert tour performances in 2013. The intimate scale and exceptional acoustics of the Clark’s auditorium make this a unique venue in which to enjoy the Preservation Jazz Hall Band’s exceptional musicianship. Advance tickets are $42 ($38 members and students), or $45 at the door. Reserve tickets at clarkart.edu or call 413 458 0524. Guests at the Clark concert will also have the opportunity to enjoy a three-course pre-concert dinner at 6 pm in the Clark Café. Cost is $27 per person (does not include beverage, tax, or gratuity). Reservations are required; space is limited. For reservations, call 413 458 0524 or email Maria Gamari at mgamari@clarkart.edu.
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KATHERINE CHI
Vermont, 8 p.m.
Katherine Chi Friday, The first Canadian and the first woman to win Canada's Honens International Piano Competition, Katherine Chi will perform a selection of her classical repertoire on the center's Fazioli. Ticket prices: $30 in advance, $35 at the door
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ASTON MAGNA FESTIVAL MASTERWORKS BY J.S. BACH AND MARIN MARAIS
Windsor, 8 p.m.
Aston Magna makes a special appearance at the Mahaiwe in this dynamic program with soprano extraordinaire Dominique Labelle and the combined forces of Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba; Catherine Liddell, theorbo; and Josh Cohen, baroque trumpet; with an orchestra led by Daniel Stepner. Visit Mahaiwe.org or call the Box Office at 413-528-0100 for ticket information. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle St Great Barrington, 413-528-0100
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PINK MARTINI
Windsor, 8 p.m.
The Mahaiwe Theater Presents: Pink Matini. The Boston Globe commented, "The recipe for a Pink Martini would read something like this: One part French chanson, one part Argentine tango, one part soft merengue beat, and a dash of gin-joint jazz. Combine ingredients and shake vigorously over old Hollywood glamour. Pour into a glass and garnish with a paper parasol." Visit Mahaiwe.org or call the box office at 413-528-0100 for ticket information.
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SING-A-LONG GREASE (1978)
Windsor, 7 p.m.
Sing-a-Long Grease at The Mahaiwe Theater. The world-famous sing-a-long-a format has been delighting audiences since 1999. For ticket information visit Mahaiwe.org or call the box office at 413-528-0100.
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CORDIS
Vermont, 8 p.m.
Cordis Friday, Cordis has been redefining contemporary chamber music by fusing an original combination of custom-made and traditional ethnic instruments to create their signature sound. Ticket prices: $30 in advance, $35 at the door
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THE FAB FAUX
Windsor, 8 p.m.
With a commitment to the accurate reproduction of The Beatles' repertoire, The Fab Faux treat the seminal music with unwavering respect, and are known for their painstaking recreations of the songs (with emphasis on the later works never performed live by the Beatles). For ticket information visit Mahaiwe.org or call the box office at 413-528-0100.
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NATALIE MERCHANT AND THE HUDSON VALLEY PHILHARMONIC
Windsor, 7 p.m.
The Mahaiwe Presents: Natalie Merchant. In conjunction with her next orchestral recording, Natalie Merchant will undertake an extensive touring project performing with symphony orchestras throughout the world, including a stop at the Mahaiwe to play with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic. For ticket information visit Mahaiwe.org or call the box office at 413-528-0100.
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MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER AND MARC COHN
Windsor, 8 p.m.
Acclaimed songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Marc Cohn will share the stage for a series of special shows this summer. The duo will perform material spanning their vast catalogues as well as some of their favorite songs at the Mahaiwe. For ticket information visit Mahaiwe.org or call the box office at 413-528-0100.
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MANHATTAN TRANSFER
Windsor, 8 p.m.
The Mahaiwe Presents: Manhattan Transfer. The group that just keeps on harmonizing is famous for mixing jazz and popular music styles. The Manhattan Transfer is Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Alan Paul and Janis Siegel. For ticket information visit Mahaiwe.org or call the box office at 413-528-0100.
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