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We are so happy to announce that we are hosting the 2nd Annual John Trova Memorial Bowling Tournament to benefit glioblastoma research at Dana Farber in John's memory. Thank you to K&M Bowling for hosting us again! - $75 registration fee ($65 if you register before 2/15/24)- Tournament is capped at 56 bowlers- Top 3 bowlers get prizes, with the first prize being $500!! To register: https://form.jotform.com/233296025774158
Berkshire County's premiere comedy promotion is back with our first show of the year!!Three hilarious comics as seen on TV. Sean Donnelly has been seen on Letterman, Conan, Last Comic Standing and Comedy Central and is featured all over Sirius XM's Comedy Network. Bret Raybould can be heard on Sirius XM's RawDog Comedy. Gary Sharp performs in NYC, Atlantic City and Philadelphia
Assistant Conductor Andrés Rivas leads The Orchestra Now in a program featuring works by Schumann, Korngold, Dohnányi, and Larry Wallach.Andrés Rivas conductorYilin Li ’24 pianoErich Wolfgang Korngold Schauspiel (Dramatic) OvertureSchumann Piano ConcertoLarry Wallach Species of MotionErnő Dohnányi Symphonic MinutesMore details at ton.bard.edu/events/schumann
On Sunday, March 3rd, 3:00pm to 5:00pm, the Store at Five Corners Stewardship Association will host a free event, “257 Years Young – Photos and Stories of the Store at Five Corners,” at the Store, 4 New Ashford Road, Williamstown. Upon purchasing the Store in January 2022, the non-profit Stewardship Association started collecting historic photos and documents relating to the Store and the surrounding Five Corners Historic District, recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The Association is excited to share these materials and to explain highlights of the new historic exhibit at the Store. Stop by during the
A relaxing and centering class for all levels and abilities
Where better to begin the Williamstown Public Library 150th Anniversary Film Series, which explores the transformative power of reading, with this story about a lonely young boy with a love of books who becomes drawn into a timeless world of fabulous creatures? Wolfgang Peterson's The NeverEnding Story celebrates the particular way that books allow you to build worlds around yourself. Our main character Bastian ducks into a book story to avoid school bullies only to be saddles with a great responsibility. As he imagines himself the hero of the story, reading becomes an engine for maturation and growth. Free. Accessible
7-9pm$10 Indie Night is a monthly series highlighting emerging independent artists.Melissa, a native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is a singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist. As a solo performing musician she sings and plays finger-style acoustic guitar and piano. Melissa's solo performances include a blend of originals and cover songs with a special love for folk music. Melissa has an extensive repertoire ranging from 50’s pop to the hits of the 60’s and 70’s. Her musical inspirations include Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Jewel and The Beatles, among many others.
NEWSFLASH: Catch comedian Rich Aronovitch performing his hour long special before he runs back to NYC to tape it!You can say, Hey, I saw that show at The Foundry!” Rich is a regular at The Comedy Cellar and Gotham has been seen on a few TV shows and has a Twitter following of 193K.—Tickets: $20Seating/Bar: 7:30PM Show: 8:00PM—Parking is limited at the venue so please utilize the three public parking lots in Town. One is across from the Post Office, one is behind Berkshire Bank and the other is just off Main Street. They are clearly marked. Do not park
Singer-Songwriter in the Capital Area's Best Listening Room
Rees Shad and The Conversations Galahad Blues Album Release Party Rees Shad and The Conversations consists of singer/songwriter/guitarist Rees Shad joining long time drummer Bobby Kay, bassist Jeff Link, and percussionist Carlos Valdez. The album Galahad Blues reimagines the Knights of the Round Table recast as gangsters, King Arthur’s Camelot as a 1940s Chicago nightclub, and rather than focusing on gallantry and chivalry, Shad explores the potential of finding honor among thieves. The music is a cross-over of Americana, Jazz, and Blues. When Rees Shad began his musical journey three decades ago with the 1994 debut release, Anderson, Ohio, critics
