Happening this Week
EUROPE TRANSPLANTED: EDITH WHARTON & AMERICAN GARDENS
IN PERSON
June 22nd, Wednesday, 4-5PM
Edith Wharton, a life-long European traveler (and eventual resident), greatly influenced American garden design in several ways: her writing (notably her pivotal book Italian Villas and their Gardens), her gardens (notably The Mount), and her close friendships with garden experts (notably her niece celebrated landscape architect Beatrix Farrand.) In this lecture, landscape architect CeCe Haydock shows how Mrs. Wharton’s classical education informed her theories of traditional garden design. Through her travels, her writing and her friendships with serious garden designers and horticulturalists, she developed a reputation as a respected critic and practitioner of classical garden design. $20 Members, $25 General Admission.
The Mount. 2 Plunkett Street. Lenox MA. 413.551.5111.
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ASTON MAGNA: SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
IN PERSON
June 24th - July 22nd, Fridays, 7PM
Enjoy five evenings of Baroque and early music by the Hudson Valley’s own early-music masters—Aston Magna. Performances have been described by The Millbrook Independent as “a once-in-a-lifetime event—that is the characteristic nature of an Aston Magna concert.” Before all the concerts will be a pre-concert talk by Aston Magna Artistic Director, Daniel Stepner. Selections from the evenings include all Handel, all J.S. Bach, and Robert and Clara Schumann nights in addition to themed curated performances like The Devil’s in the Tales which features Scarlatti’s Humanita e Lucifero and Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale. $40 Advance, $40 at the door, Free for full-time students.
Hudson Hall. 327 Warren Street. Hudson NY. 518.822.1438.
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SUMMER SOLSTICE 2022: A NIGHT AT THE COPA
IN PERSON
June 25th, Saturday, 6PM
The Washington Art Association is thrilled to announce the return of their Summer Solstice Festival, once again inviting the renowned “Soul of Solstice,” Abdo Ballester, to orchestrate a fabulous feast for all the senses. Move to the sound of the live Cuban music of OCHUN, thrill and sway to the Caribbean vibe of the renowned Thelma Ladiera and her Brazilian Dancers while savoring a veritable feast of foods produced and provided by over 20 favorite local chefs. And of course, what better way to toast this celebratory evening than with the very drinks that made Abdo the “King of Mojitos.” $75 Advance, $100 at the door.
Washington Art Association & Gallery. 4 Bryan Memorial Plaza. Washington Depot CT. 860.868.2878.
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BILL CHARLAP TRIP: TWILIGHT JAZZ OPENING CONCERT
IN PERSON
June 25th, Saturday, 7PM
Grammy Award winning pianist, Bill Charlap, has performed and recorded with many leading artists of our time ranging from jazz masters Phil Woods and Wynton Marsalis to singers Tony Bennett and Barbra Steisand. Since 1997 he has led the Bill Charlap Trio with bassist Peter Washington and dummer Kenny Washington, recognized as one of the leading groups in jazz. The Trio is bringing their celebrated sound for the opening concert of one of the region’s seasonal highlights dating back to 1930—Music Mountain Summer Festival!
Music Mountain. Gordon Hall. 225 Music Mountain Road. Falls Village CT. 860.824.7126.
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PET PAWTY: UNFURGETTABLE FUN
IN PERSON
June 26th, Sunday, 12:30 - 2:30PM
Come, sit, and play with your friends and everyone’s best four-legged friends at the Litchfield Community Center. The Litchfield Community Center is hosting its first ever Pet Pawty where you and your pets will enjoy some unFURgettable fun and treats! According to the invite, pets must keep their owners on a leash and be watchful of their manners at all times. Free, donations welcome.
Litchfield Community Center. 421 Bantam Road. Litchfield CT. 860.567.8302.
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HAPPENING SOON, PLAN NOW
MAHAIWE 2022 GALA: RENEE FLEMING
IN PERSON
July 30th, Saturday, 8PM
Celebrate the Mahaiwe’s Annual Gala with world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming in an intimate recital of beloved songs and arias. One of the most highly acclaimed singers of our time, Fleming has performed on the stages of the world’s greatest opera houses and concert halls. Honored with four Grammy Awards and the National Medal of Arts, she has sung on momentous occasions from the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace to the first ever classical artist to sing The Star Spangled Banner at the Super Bowl. $100 - 150 Tickets, Gala Packages starting at $500.
The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. 14 Castle Street. Great Barrington MA. 413.528.0100.
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