Happening this Week
OLLI PRESENTS: THE SPLENDOR OF SCHUBERT
March 5th, Thursday, 10:30AM - 12PM
Franz Peter Schubert, the famed Austrian composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras, left us at far too young an age. Yet despite his short lifetime, he produced an incredible body of music, including more than six hundred secular works, seven complete symphonies and a large repertoire of piano and chamber music. In this OLLI lesson led by Ken Stark, you will explore Schubert biographically and musically, and listen to many of his great compositions. $10 - 15.
Berkshire Museum. 39 South Street. Pittsfield MA. 413.443.7171.
THE ROLE AND POWER OF ELECTIONS IN THE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY
March 6th, Friday, 7:30PM
Wendy Schiller, Professor of Political Science and International & Public Affairs at Brown University will be giving a timely talk on the importance of elections in our country’s democracy. She’ll be touching on how American elections have changed in terms of who runs for office, and how gender, race, and ethnicity influence elections. This author and immensely popular professor will go on to discuss the impact of big money, presidential electoral coattails and the nature of political discourse in campaigns today. Free.
Housatonic Valley Regional High School. 246 Warren Turnpike. Falls Village CT. 860.824.5123.
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EXPERT HONEY TASTING: DELICIOUS MORSELS
March 7th, Saturday 1 - 4PM
Every taste of honey is not just rich in flavor but also in information. It can tell you about its floral source, region and even the beekeeper’s practices. Join honey connoisseur and beekeeper, Carla Marina Marchese, as she tastes and evaluates honey with the same methods of sensory analysis used by sommeliers. Whether you want to improve your knowledge of honey, refine your tasting skills, just want a yummy Saturday afternoon activity, you’re sure to get a delicious morsel! $55 Members, $65 Nonmembers.
Berkshire Botanical Garden. 5 West Stockbridge Road. Stockbridge MA. 413.298.3926.
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PILLOWTALK: THE FATHER OF THE PILLOW
March 7th, Saturday, 2PM
For the first time, the founder of Jacob’s Pillow is getting his due in the first critical biography of his life, Ted Shawn: His Life, Writings, and Dances. The book’s author, dance scholar and author Paul Scolieri, will join the Pillow’s Director of Preservation for an in-depth look at Shawn’s pioneering role in the formation of America’s first modern dance company and the founding of this internationally renowned dance festival and school right here in the Berkshires at the historic site itself. Free.
Jacob’s Pillow. 358 George Carter Road. Becket MA. 413.243.9919.
THE SOUL REBELS: NEW NEW ORLEANS
March 11th, Wednesday, 8PM
Having been raised on the New Orleans brass tradition, this innovative band has carried it forward adding touches of funk, soul, hip hop, jazz and rock, all within a brass band context. Their profile is growing rapidly after a debut late night TV appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a feature on NPR’s Tiny Desk series, a headlining set at the TED Conference and recent performances with Katy Perry and DMX. Nothing compares to their eclectic live shows where they harness the power of horns and drums in a deep pocket funk party-like atmosphere. Free.
Infinity Hall Hartford. 32 Front Street. Hartford CT. 860.560.7757.