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May 2019
Bill Stillinger and the Sir William Trio
We're delighted to host the return of the popular and talented Bill Stillinger and his The Sir William Trio (double bass, piano, drums), a jazz group based in the CT and western MA area. The trio often performs with the addition of a singer and a horn player. Their repertoire emphasizes classic jazz compositions, the American songbook, new works, and other quality material.
Find out more »June 2019
Forest Bathing with Hannah Fries
Join Hannah Fries for a slide show, reading, and discussion about her new book, Forest Bathing Retreat: Find Wholeness in the Company of Trees. People have been retreating to the woods for quiet, meditation, and inspiration for centuries, and recent research finds that time spent in the forest doesn’t just feel good but is, in fact, good for you. Inspired by the Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, Hannah combines her own reflections and guided mindfulness exercises with a curated selection of inspirational writing…
Find out more »An Evening of Jazz & Bossa Nova with Vita Kay
Vita grew up in a Soviet republic of Kazakhstan studying classical piano and singing Soviet pop and patriotic hymns. She later sang in a variety of choirs, from classical to gospel, in Russia and UK. She got introduced to Jazz, Bossa Nova and traditional Indian call & response devotional singing (kirtan) in London, which is still her primary base. She currently divides her time between the UK, USA, and Greece performing, sharing her yoga practice, offering therapeutic bodywork, swimming in the ocean, taking photos and enjoying the moment.
Find out more »“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”— the musical performed by the Sandisfield Players, directed by Jessie Howard and Ben Luxon
A musical at the Arts Center - a first for the Sandisfield Players! Don't miss this musical version of Roald Dahl's famous children's story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! $15 adults; children 12 and under $5
Find out more »“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”— the musical performed by the Sandisfield Players, directed by Jessie Howard and Ben Luxon.
A musical at the Arts Center - a first for the Sandisfield Players! Don't miss this musical version of Roald Dahl's famous children's story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! $15 adults; children 12 and under $5
Find out more »“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”— the musical performed by the Sandisfield Players, directed by Jessie Howard and Ben Luxon.
A musical at the Arts Center - a first for the Sandisfield Players! Don't miss this musical version of Roald Dahl's famous children's story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! $15 adults; children 12 and under $5
Find out more »“Grit” a film by Cynthia Wade with Q&A
Shot over the course of six years and co-directed by Academy Award-winning director Cynthia Wade and award-winning director Sasha Friedlander, Grit has been met with critical acclaim at international film festivals. This cinematic documentary captures a hardly known yet massive environmental disaster: an unstoppable mudflow in Indonesia believed to be caused by natural gas drilling. The story follows Dian, an Indonesian girl in East Java, as she grows up in the shadow of gigantic mud explosions, yearning for her childhood…
Find out more »Blackstone Valley String Quartet
The Blackstone Valley String Quartet gets its name from the quaint small-town area of Central Massachusetts where owner and founder Sylvia DiCrescentis has lived and worked for most of her life. For fifteen years, the members of the BVQ have played together in various orchestras and small groups honing their skills and developing a unique bond as professional performing musicians. Today’s performance will feature “Dvorak’s American String Quartet.” This event is made possible with the generous support of Steve and Lynn Rubenstein.
Find out more »July 2019
Words Matter – Fun with Crossword Puzzles for All Ages with Michelle Arnot
Michelle is the author of Crossword Puzzles for Dummies and Four Letter Words: Secrets of a Crossword Insider. She is also an official at the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in Stamford, CT, and a resident of Sandisfield. Michelle's crossword workshop last season drew a packed (and passionate) house, so reserve early!
Find out more »Frederick Moyer Piano Recital
Frederick Moyer is one of the most exciting pianists before the public today. Equally at home with Bach, Rachmaninoff, and Schoenberg as well as Ellington and Peterson, his recitals are engaging and generally include time-honored favorites. His MoyerCam is a projection system that allows the audience to see his hands as he plays. Mr. Moyer will perform a program of classical piano masterpieces. In his more than thirty years as a full-time concert pianist, Moyer has established a vital musical…
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