Happening this Week
LONDON’S NATIONAL THEATRE IN HD: ALL ABOUT EVE
April 11th, Thursday, 7PM
Gillian Anderson (X-Files, NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire) and Lily James (Downton Abbey) lead in All About Eve, broadcast to cinemas from the West End in London. All About Eve tells the story of theatre legend Margo Channing. While the spotlight has always been hers, her biggest fan, Eve, has suddenly entered the picture. Eve is young and beautiful, but…you all know about Eve…don’t you…? This new production from one of the world’s most innovate theatre directors, Ivo van Hoeve (Network, NT Live: A View from the Bridge) lifts the curtain on a world of jealousy and ambition and ultimately asks why our fascination with celebrity, youth and identity never seems to get old. $10 - 17.
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. 14 Castle Street. Great Barrington MA. 413.528.0100
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SALISBURY FORUM: SOLVING WORLD POLLUTION
April 12th, Friday, 7:30PM
Richard Fuller, an Australian-born, U.S.-based engineer, entrepreneur and environmentalist best known for his work in global pollution remediation will be lecturing on the global issue of pollution, exploring its scope and impact and describing the ways in which an individual can make a difference. Fuller is a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia in recognition of his service to conservation and the environment and is the founder and president of the nonprofit Pure Earth, dedicated to solving pollution problems in low and middle-income countries, where human health is at risk. Free.
The Salisbury School. 251 Canaan Road. Salisbury CT. 860.435.5700
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VISIONS OF VIENNA: REQUIEM & TE DEUM
April 12th, Friday, 7:30 - 9:30PM
The Waterbury Chorale, Festival Orchestra and four supremely talented soloists will present two choral masterpieces—Mozart's Requiem and Bruckner's Te Deum. The experience of Mozart's Requiem is one of beauty, drama and astonishment. Mahler characterized the Te Deum as being "for the tongues of angels, heaven-blest, chastened hearts, and souls purified in the fire!" $25.
St. Michael’s Parish. 25 South Street. Litchfield CT. 860.945.6890
IMMIGRATION: WHY AND HOW IT WORKS
April 13th, Saturday, 4PM
Immigration is at the forefront of our national news, and Chris George, Executive Director of IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services) is coming to speak about the United States’ longstanding security screening process. Dating far back, the US has a very robust screening process to vet immigrants. As a nation, we have had a long history of admitting people from around the world who are fleeing violence, instability, personal and community danger, economic deprivation and starvation. George will deliver an interactive presentation of the US refugee resettlement program, following a refugee family that decided to flee Syria and their journey through the vetting process and eventual resettling in Connecticut. Free.
Scoville Memorial Library. 38 Main Street. Salisbury CT. 860.435.2838
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2ND ANNUAL TOWN READING JUBILEE: EXCITING EXCERPTS
April 13th, Saturday, 10AM - 4PM
The 2nd Annual Reading Jubilee is a community event where members of over 15 Sharon organizations and town offices will be reading excerpts of their own choosing. From poetry, fairytales, folklore and books alike, you’ll be captivated by the readings as you honor Sharon’s rich array of organizations which include the Sharon Post Office, Audubon Society, Town Hall, Sharon Fire Department, Sharon Women’s Club and many more. Refreshments from the Friends’ community cookbook, Sharon Cooks, will be served. Free.
Hotchkiss Library. 10 Upper Main Street. Sharon CT. 860.364.5041
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