Happening this Week
NEW HEIRLOOM GARDEN: BACKYARD TO TABLE
VIRTUAL
June 12th, Saturday, 10AM
Join the delicious revolution by learning about heirloom vegetables, forgotten fruits and fragrant flowers. In this lecture by Ellen Ecker Ogden—based on her newest book The New Heirloom Garden—you’ll discover what to grow for the best-tasting vegetables and dig deeper into the diverse world of open-pollinated seeds to become a seed saver. Learn Ellen’s six steps to successful kitchen garden design based on productivity and beauty and be inspired to plant varieties that add forgotten charm to your garden as well as your kitchen table. $12 BBG Members, $10 Nonmembers.
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GLOBAL PILLOW: VIRTUAL GALA
June 12th, Saturday, 7PM
Dance has persisted all over the world this past year—in kitchens and bedrooms, on street corners and outdoors in nature. At a time when international travel is constrained, Jacob’s Pillow is inviting audiences from around the world to connect for a virtual, global celebration of dance. Global Pillow will visit friends and companies around the world and feature performances by Black Grace (New Zealand), Candoco Dance Company (UK), Companhia Urbana de Danca (Brazil), Germaine Acogny (Senegal) as well as the Hong Kong Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater and Paris Opera Ballet. Free, donations encouraged.
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BACK PORCH MUSIC: SEAN ROWE
IN PERSON
June 12th, Saturday, 7PM
A favorite on NPR’s Mountain Stage, blues-alt-folk musician Sean Rowe’s voice has the quality of soulful, gravelly thunder. His songs reflect a longing to connect—not surprising given his year spent in outdoor survival school—which inspired the songs on his acclaimed album Magic. Meanwhile, the music on his fifth and latest album New Lore has evolved into an electrifying combination of folk, blues, gospel and junk-shop rock. An international touring artist, Rowe’s music has been widely used in film and television including NBC’s The Blacklist & Parenthood. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, relax outside, take in the beautiful setting and enjoy the music that NPR says it just can’t stop playing. $25 Day-of, $20 Advance, Free Kids 12 & Under.
Hancock Shaker Village. 1843 West Housatonic Street. Pittsfield MA. 413.443.0188.
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WATERBURY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: RHAPSODY IN JUNE
IN PERSON
June 13th, Sunday, 4PM
This performance by the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra is a celebration and salute to two masters of swing—Duke Ellington and George Gershwin. The concert will feature some of Ellington’s most loved works, including; It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing), Jubilee Stomp, and of course, will feature Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. On March 26th, 1963, Duke Ellington was the piano soloist with the WSO in a performance of New World A-Comin’—a landmark jazz score by Ellington. This rich history between Ellington and WSO inspired this celebration event which will showcase more than twenty WSO musicians and feature internationally renowned pianist Andrew Armstrong as the soloist in Rhapsody in Blue. Free, $25 suggested donation.
Five Points Center. 843 University Drive. Torrington CT. 860.618.7222.
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WEST SIDE 5: NEW STANDARDS
IN PERSON
June 13th, Sunday, 5PM & 7PM
West Side 5, the award-winning New York-based vocal jazz ensemble, is bringing their innovative take on jazz standards to the Berkshires. WS5 has created its own unique sound, characterized by original arrangements, complex harmonies and outstanding musicianship. They will be performing on the Terrace café at The Mount which will be open to serve an assortment of snacks as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. $20 Members, $25 Nonmembers, Free to those under 18.
The Mount. 2 Plunkett Street. Lenox MA. 413.551.5111.
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