This special concert includes note-for-note transcriptions recreating such famous George Shearing Quintet’s signature jazz arrangements as “September In The Rain,” “Lullaby of Birdland,” “I’ll Remember April,” and more. Our historic hall will reverberate as the Quintet plays new arrangements in the Shearing style, adventurous jazz pieces, and presents anecdotes and historical musical notes about the legendary group. The Argiro Quintet members are [...]

The Sandisfield Players present a new production of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” in preparation for their visit to the The Minack, in Cornwall, England.  In late June they will be giving 7 performances of this iconic American play at the famous open air theater. Directed by Ben Luxon with a cast of players from Sandisfield [...]

A special presentation giving an inside view of the world of dance through the life of Anna-Marie Holmes from a young girl to a Prima Ballerina, with Holmes’ insights on what directors look for in young dancers today. She will bring two dancers from the Jacob's Pillow Ballet programs to demonstrate a ballet warm-up. With the help [...]

Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play returns to the Sandisfield Arts Center to play their unique blend of blues, jazz, folk and funk. Featuring Chris Brubeck on piano, bass and trombone, Joel Brown on guitar, and Peter Madcat Ruth on harmonica, jaw harp, and ukulele.  All three musicians sing as well, and toured and recorded with their [...]

Eric Martin (violin, viola, voice) and Karen Axelrod (piano, accordion) are a dynamic duo who love to bring the vibrancy of traditional dance music and song to the concert stage.  Listeners can expect to be swept away on a musical journey to various lands including Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Germany, Argentina, Quebec, Appalachia, and New [...]