Happening this Week
JANE MONHEIT: CELEBRATE ELLA
September 7th, Saturday,
Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz vocalist Jane Monheit is taking the stage at Norfolk Infinity Hall and is sure to put on a soulful show. Blessed with “a voice of phenomenal beauty,” according to The New York Times, Monheit can “rock a room with her transcendent voice and effervescent personality, not to mention her engaging smile” (The Wall Street Journal). Establishing herself as one of today’s best and most important vocalist-musicians, this new album is a tribute to the great Ella Fitzgerald, whose beloved songbook albums had “biblical” importance to a young Monheit.
$45 - 65.
Norfolk Infinity Hall. 20 Greenwoods Road W. Norfolk CT. 860.542.5531.
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SAVOR LITCHFIELD: A TASTY ARRAY
September 8th, Sunday, 1 - 4PM
Savor Litchfield is sure to be the culinary event of the year featuring the best of Litchfield in food and drink. Restaurants, bakeries, winemakers, distilleries, craft brewers and more will be serving up their signature cuisine, sweets and curated cocktails to foodies and fun-loving folk in the area. Held in the historic white barn on the 90-acre property at South Farms, the event will also include live music. So bring your picnic blanket and lawn chairs to eat, drink, relax and enjoy the show. $50 General Admission, $100 VIP, Free for children 10 & under.
South Farms. 21 Higbie Road. Morris CT. 860.567.9847.
WAHCONAH FALLS: A HIKE WITH HISTORY
September 8th, Sunday, 1 - 3PM
Learn about the fascinating natural and cultural history of Wahconah Falls in this round trip, 1.5-mile hike led by naturalist and Tamarack Hollow Director, Aimee Gelinas. Weave through the hemlock groves and glacial erratics along the cascading brook and falls while learning about tree and plant identification. Visit the remnants of the Booth Talc Mill that once utilized the brook for power and learn about its cultural and economic significance to the area. Registration required. Visit Tamarack Hollow Website for more information. Free, donations accepted.
Wahconah Falls State Park. North Street. Dalton MA.
ZERO WASTE WORKSHOP: DIY MACRAME VEGGIE BAGS
September 10th, Tuesday 5 - 6PM
Mary Stucklen from the Berkshire Zero-Waste initiative will be leading this first of a series of workshops on reducing waste in the home. This first workshop will inform you about the hazards of plastics and teach you how to make an excellent alternative to carrying groceries—a DIY macrame veggie bag. So bring the whole family, along with your own pre-loved T-shirt to personalize your newest grocery helper. Free.
Bushnell-Sage Library. 48 Main Street. Sheffield MA. 413.229.7004.
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POETRY READING: UZODINMA IWEALA
September 10th, Tuesday, 7 - 8PM
The Fall 2019 Poetry and Fiction series at Simon’s Rock opens with internally-renowned, writer, filmmaker and medical doctor—Uzodinma Iweala. His first book, Beasts of No Nation, received high accoloades and was made into an award-winning film starring Idris Elba. His follow up novel was also well-received earning him Library Journal Best Book of 2018. Iweala also serves as the CEO of the Africa Center in New York City. Free.
Simon’s Rock. Blodgett House. 84 Alford Road. Great Barrington MA. 413.644.4400.
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