Happening this Week
EXIT STAGE RIGHT!: STORIES FROM THE ARTS
October 11th, Friday, 7PM
Straight from the mouth of the former General Manager/Operations Director of Carnegie Hall, hear the inside stories and his adventures (and misadventures) with legendary performers. John X Fernandez, Jr., a 35 year veteran of the performing arts scene in New York City, will be sharing his experiences with artists like composer Stephen Sondheim, ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov, jazz great Ella Fitzgerald and the great Frank Sinatra. He has also collaborated with Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Bono and Sting—just to name a few…. Free.
The Seymour Inn. Intersection of Routes 183 and 182A. Colebrook CT. 860.738.8244.
PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY: MODERN GENUIS
October 11th - 13th, Friday - Sunday, Times vary
The Paul Taylor Dance Company is one of the most influential and celebrated modern dance companies. The programs vary by performance, from Esplanade (1975)—one of Taylor’s first pieces inspired by “found movements” to Brief Encounters (2009)—reflecting the transience of human connection in a capitalist society to Piazzolla Caldera (1997)—Taylor’s piece that “captures the essence of tango culture” without a single authentic tango step. $10 - $95.
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. 14 Castle Street. Great Barrington MA. 413.528.0100.
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FALL FOR ART: A VILLAGE GALLERY
October 12th, Saturday, 1 - 6PM
Fall for Art is a one-day village-wide festival turning the whole village of Millerton, NY into an art gallery. Local businesses will be hosting and displaying the works of various artists while street artists set up shop outdoors (weather permitting). These painters, ceramicists, jewelers and more represent the talent of the area, highlighted among the great independent stores of the village. Free.
Village of Millerton NY. 518.329.6193.
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STEVE SOLOMON: UPDATED AND FUNNIER THAN EVER
October 12th, Saturday, 8PM
Steve Solomon’s 90-minute comedy smash hit, inspired by his wacky family, has enjoyed rave reviews throughout the country, becoming one of the longest-running one-man shows in Broadway history. One part lasagna, two parts Prozac—you don’t have to be Italian or Jewish to relate to the show, you just need to know what it’s like to leave a family dinner with heartburn and a headache. $25 - 50.
Colonial Theatre. 111 South Street. Pittsfield MA. 413.997.4444.
LIVES WELL LIVED: WIT AND WISDOM OF AGE
October 15th, Tuesday, 7PM
Enjoy an evening of inspiring and irreverent reflections on aging with a screening of Lives Well Lived followed by a book talk by authors Erin McHugh and Emily Luchetti. The film shares the secrets, wit and wisdom of forty people aged 75 - 100, who have over 3000 years of combined life experience. After the film enjoy a fun presentation from the authors of So Who’s Counting? The Little Quote Book About Growing Older & Still Kicking Ass who are saying so long to nostalgia with this book that reminds us growing old is really a chance to ask “what’s next?” $12 Members, $14 Nonmembers.
The Moviehouse. 48 Main Street. Millerton NY. 518.789.0022.
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