Happening this Week
KNOCK ME A KISS: LEGACY OF LOVE
IN PERSON
February 18th, Friday, 7PM
Inspired by true events, Knock Me a Kiss tells the story of the 1928 marriage of W.E.B. Du Bois’ daughter Yolande to one of the great poets of the Harlem Renaissance, Countee Cullen. This union between the daughter of one of the country’s most well-known black intellectuals and a poet and leader of the New Negro movement begins with great pomp but Countee is soon to leave Yolanda for a new life—and partner—in Paris. This staged reading is collaboration between Shakespeare & Company and Bridge, part of the weeklong series of events commemorating the local legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois and his family. The production will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session moderated by the playwright and the director.
Tina Packer Playhouse. 70 Kemble Street. Lenox MA. 413.637.3353.
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THE IVY LEAGUE OF COMEDY: JOE DEVITO AND LEIGHANN LORD
IN PERSON
February 19th, Saturday, 8PM
Re-celebrate Valentine’s Day with three hilarious comedians—Joe Devito, Leighann Lord and Shaun Eli. The Ivy League of Comedy is the premier group of stand-up comedians touring America, known for their elite brand of clever comedy. You’ve heard their brilliant comedic voices on late-night TV and Comedy Central and now you can see them live on stage. The Ivy League honors audiences with original, well-written comedy that doesn’t resort to playing on stereotypes or picking on the audience. From theaters across the globe to charity events, these comedians represent stand-up comedy’s funniest and brightest. $28 - 38
Infinity Hall Norfolk CT
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BERKSHIRE BOTANICAL GARDEN PRESENTS: WILDFLOWERS OF MASSACHUSETTS
VIRTUAL
February 23rd, Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:30PM
Enjoy this talk presented by Berkshire Botanical Garden celebrating the native wildflowers of a variety of natural habitats in Massachusetts, including forests, meadows and wetlands. The program will be given by Tod Elliman who worked many years at Native Plant Trust as a staff botanist and instructor of botany, ecology and conservation. He is also the author of The Wildflowers of New England —an identification guide to the region’s native flora. The emphasis will be on the ephemeral wildflowers that will bloom in late April and May—something to cheer in the depths of winter! $10 BBG Members, $15 Nonmembers.
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THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND: 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
IN PERSON
February 23rd, Wednesday, 8PM
The band is hitting the road for their 50th Anniversary Tour and making a stop in the Northwest Corner along the way. The Marshall Tucker Band has created music with an appeal that transcends tastes and generations and continues to create music with a profound level of impact. The secret ingredient to the band’s ongoing success is its inimitable down-home sonic style that helped make MTB the first truly progressive Southern band to grace this nation’s airwaves dating back to the 1970s. Prices start at $32.
Warner Theatre. Oneglia Auditorium. 68 Main Street. Torrington CT
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