Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center as we present "Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb: In Conversation and Song." This special event is set to take place on Friday, May 10, at 8:00 pm, offering fans a unique opportunity to experience an intimate dialogue and performance by two of America's most beloved musicians.

Lyle Lovett, a singer, composer, and actor, has redefined American music with a career spanning 14 albums. Known for his eclectic fusion of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues, Lovett's storytelling prowess and convention-defying sound have made him one of music's most vibrant and iconic performers. With four Grammy Awards under his belt, along with the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award and the title of Texas State Musician, Lovett's contributions to music are unparalleled.

Joining him is Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb, who began her career with the platinum-selling Number 1 hit song "Stay (I Missed You)" from the film Reality Bites. As a trailblazing independent artist, Loeb was the first pop musician to achieve a Number 1 single without being signed to a recording contract. She continues to enchant audiences with her irresistible pop songs, while also making her mark as an eyewear designer, children's book author, and supporter of non-profit causes.

Ticket prices for this Mahaiwe Member & Youth Discount Event range from $75 for Limited Upper Balcony seats to $125 for Premium seating. Members enjoy a $5 discount on each ticket, and special pricing is available for individuals aged 30 and under. Don't miss this chance to witness the magic of Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb together on stage, sharing stories and songs in what promises to be a memorable night of music and conversation.

Venue: Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center website or call the box office at 413-528-0100, Wednesday through Saturday, 12-4pm.

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Lyle Lovett And Lisa Loeb: In Conversation And Song

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

**Event: Close Encounters With Music: Café Vienna Nervous Splendor**

**Date and Time:** Sunday, May 19 at 4:00 pm

**Location:** Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230

**Ticket Prices:** $28 for Upper Balcony, $52 for Orchestra and Mezzanine

**Overview:**
Dive into the rich cultural tapestry of Vienna with "Close Encounters With Music: Café Vienna Nervous Splendor" at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. This unique musical event celebrates Vienna's historical significance as a pivotal European cultural hub from the 16th to the 20th centuries. The program explores a variety of Viennese musical styles, from operetta to waltz, and features compositions by some of the most influential figures in music, literature, and intellectual thought who frequented Vienna's famed coffee houses.

**Featured Composers:** The event showcases the works of Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, Brahms, Johan Strauss Jr., Mahler, Korngold, and includes the quintessential café music of Fritz Kreisler with his Caprice Viennois. The program also highlights Beethoven’s Piano Trio, which is based on a popular song by Weigl, and Schubert’s An die Musik, a sublime testament to his beloved métier.

**Performers:**
- Ieva Jokubaviciute, piano
- Xiao-Dong Wang, violin
- Emily Marvosh, mezzo-soprano
- Yehuda Hanani, cello

Join us for an afternoon that promises to transport you to the imperial City of Song, where charm, verve, and artistic sophistication of Vienna’s past come alive through its music. This event is a must-attend for lovers of classical music and those intrigued by Vienna's rich cultural history.

For tickets and more information, please visit the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center website or call 413-528-0100.

Close Encounters With Music: Café Vienna– “nervous Splendor”

Join us for an unforgettable night of music at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center as we present the iconic BoDeans on Saturday, May 25th at 8:00 pm. This special evening promises to be a highlight for fans and newcomers alike, featuring a performance that spans the band's influential career.

The BoDeans, led by original frontman, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Kurt Neumann, have left an indelible mark on the American music scene. With anthems like "Good Things," "You Don’t Get Much," "Idaho," and "Closer To Free," their music captures the soul and spirit of the modern American experience. Their fourteenth full-length album, "4 The Last Time," continues to resonate with audiences old and new.

Since their emergence in 1986 with the debut album "Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams," produced by T Bone Burnett, the BoDeans have earned their place in music history. Their song "Closer to Free" gained widespread fame as the theme song for the hit TV series "Party of Five," and their music has been featured in hundreds of television and film placements. The band has shared stages with legendary acts like U2, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Tom Petty, The Pretenders, and David Bowie, and has been permanently featured in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Midwest Artists exhibit.

Opening for the BoDeans is the talented Chris Trapper, setting the stage for an evening filled with captivating performances.

Tickets are priced at $33 for Reserved seating and $43 for Premium seating, with a $5 discount for Mahaiwe Members on each ticket. Youth and members under 30 can avail tickets for $15 by visiting the Box Office or calling 413-528-0100, Wednesday through Saturday, from 12-4pm.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the BoDeans live at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, located at 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the venue website or call 413-528-0100.

Bodeans

**Close Encounters With Music: Gala Concert: Great Piano Quintets**

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 9, at 4:00 pm, as we celebrate the grandeur of Great Piano Quintets. This gala concert, part of the Close Encounters With Music series, promises to be a majestic journey through the realms of classical music, featuring some of the most profound and beautiful compositions ever written for piano quintet.

The highlight of the evening will be Dvořák’s sublime Piano Quintet in A Major, a piece that occupies a lofty place in the chamber music canon alongside Brahms’s Piano Quintet in F minor, op. 34. These works, known for their symphonic scope, invite the audience into a world of powerful beauty, profundity, and nobility of sentiments, enriched with folk tunes and polkas. The concert will explore the fascinating relationship between Dvořák and Brahms, showcasing how Brahms’s encouragement and mentorship influenced Dvořák’s compositions.

Featuring an all-star ensemble led by artistic director Yehuda Hanani, the concert will include performances by brilliant American pianist Max Levinson, known for his deep and touching interpretations, and violist Jordan Bak, a rising star celebrated for his commanding presence. They will be joined by Ara Gregorian and Hye-Jin Kim on violin, and Yehuda Hanani on cello, making this a truly remarkable gathering of talent.

This event marks the conclusion of Season 32 of Close Encounters, a season that has been bookended by the miraculous output of Johannes Brahms and Dvořák’s folkloric genius. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the spontaneity and vitality of these legendary composers brought to life by an exceptional ensemble.

**Event Details:**
- **Date:** Sunday, June 9
- **Time:** 4:00 pm
- **Location:** Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
- **Tickets:** $28 for Upper Balcony, $52 for Orchestra and Mezzanine

Prepare to be transported by the sonic grandeur of great piano quintets in an ideal partnership of string quartet and piano. Secure your tickets now for an evening of timeless music that promises to touch the soul and uplift the spirit.

Close Encounters With Music: Gala Concert: Great Piano Quintets

Keb’ Mo’s musical journey began nearly half a century ago, when he landed his first major gig in Papa John Creach’s band at the age of 21. Over the course of the next 20 years, Keb’ would go on to establish himself as a respected guitarist, songwriter, and arranger, and though he recorded a one-off album in 1980 under his birth name, Kevin Moore, it wasn’t until 1994 that he would introduce the world to Keb’ Mo’ with the release of his widely acclaimed self-titled debut. Critics were quick to take note of Keb’s modern, genre-bending take on old school sounds, and two years later, he garnered his first GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album with Just Like You. In the decades to come, Keb’ would take home five more GRAMMY Awards; top the Billboard Blues Chart seven times; perform everywhere from Carnegie Hall to The White House; collaborate with many including Taj Mahal, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks, and Lyle Lovett; have compositions recorded and sampled by artists as diverse as B.B. King, Zac Brown, and BTS; release signature guitars with both Gibson and Martin; appear in and compose music for films and TV shows like The Blues, Mike and Molly, and Can’t You Hear The Wind Howl; and earn the Americana Music Association’s 2021 award for Lifetime Achievement in Performance. NPR’s Mountain Stage hailed him as “one of the most decorated living blues artists,” while The New Yorker raved that “few musicians emblematize the blues like Kevin Moore,” and The New York Times praised “the subtle twists of his songwriting” along with his knack for “facing down desolation with a grin.”

Keb’ Mo’

Born and raised in North Carolina, Folds first rose to fame in the mid-’90s with Ben Folds Five, whose acerbic, genre-bending take on piano pop helped define an entire era of alternative rock. After scoring multiple hit singles and a gold record with the band, Folds launched his solo career in 2001, releasing a series of similarly acclaimed albums that would firmly establish him as one of the most ambitious and versatile songwriters of his generation. For the past three decades, he’s toured as a pop artist, while also performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras.

Ben Folds – Paper Airplane Request Tour

Jacob’s Pillow is thrilled to present a captivating film screening of "Romeo and Juliet: Beyond Words" at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. This unique event stars the illustrious Royal Ballet in a groundbreaking adaptation of the timeless love story, set to Sergei Prokofiev’s original score. Directed by the International Emmy award-winning duo Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, the film showcases Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s extraordinary choreography in a bold new light.

Join us on Friday, July 5, at 8:00 pm for an unforgettable evening that brings Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy to life like never before. The film features William Bracewell as Romeo and Francesca Hayward as Juliet, both making their feature film debuts. Introduced live by Christopher Saunders, who plays Lord Capulet in the film and serves as The Royal Ballet’s Rehearsal Director, this event promises to be a mesmerizing experience.

The story unfolds with Romeo and Juliet, members of the feuding Capulet and Montague families, who fall deeply in love and marry in secret. Their love sets off a chain of tragic events, leading to one of the most heart-wrenching conclusions in literary history. This film screening is not just a performance but an extraordinary work of art that narrates a familiar tale in an innovative format.

Don't miss this exceptional blend of cinema and ballet at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, located at 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Tickets are available now for this one-night-only event that combines drama, dance, and film in a spectacular presentation of "Romeo and Juliet: Beyond Words."

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center website or call 413-528-0100. Join us for a night of unparalleled artistry and emotion with the Royal Ballet’s stunning interpretation of a classic love story.

Jacob’s Pillow Presents: Romeo And Juliet – Beyond Words Starring The Royal Ballet

Having chalked up over fifty years at the peak of the music and entertainment industry, Justin Hayward’s voice and guitar playing has been heard the world over. Known principally as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for The Moody Blues, his is an enduring talent that has helped to define the times in which he has worked.

Justin Hayward Of The Moody Blues

The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center is thrilled to announce its 2024 Gala, set to take place on Thursday, August 1. This prestigious event will commence with a pre-show reception and dinner, followed by an 8pm performance featuring the talented Samara Joy. The Gala promises an evening of exquisite entertainment and fine dining, making it a highlight of the cultural calendar.

For those interested in attending, Gala packages are available for purchase. For more details on these packages, potential attendees are encouraged to contact Diane Wortis at dianemahaiwe.org or call 413-644-9040 x123. Additionally, options to purchase Gala tickets or a Gala table for 8 are provided through specific links, where purchasers can select Gala as their gift purpose and specify the level and quantity of their Gala ticket or table purchase.

For individuals looking to enjoy the performance aspect of the evening, show-only tickets are priced between $75 to $150 and will be available for sale starting in May.

The Mahaiwe Gala is not just an event; it's a celebration of arts, culture, and community, offering a unique opportunity to support the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center while enjoying an unforgettable evening.

Mahaiwe Gala

For 60 years, South Africa’s five-time Grammy Award winners, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves and charming onstage banter. It was Paul Simon’s 1987 Graceland album that introduced Ladysmith Black Mambazo to the world. The late former South African President Nelson Mandela designated the group “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors to the world,” a title the members carry with them with the highest honor. In 2018 the group received not one but two Grammy Award nominations for two separate albums, a first in the history of World Music. These two nominations brought their career total to 19 Grammy Award nominations. One of these albums, Shaka Zulu Revisited, won Best World Music Album. This was the group’s fifth Grammy Award win, the most for any World Music group. In 2019, Ladysmith Black Mambazo collaborated for the third time with the famed Steppenwolf Theatre Company on a production entitled Lindiwe and released an album with songs from the show.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

**Berkshire Opera Festival presents: Faust at Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center**

Join us for an unforgettable evening of opera as the Berkshire Opera Festival brings to life Gounod's masterpiece, "Faust," at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. This captivating performance is scheduled for Friday, August 30, from 7:30 pm to 10:15 pm, promising an epic tale of tragedy, redemption, and the consequences of a Faustian bargain.

**Event Highlights:**

- **Date and Time:** Friday, August 30, 7:30 pm - 10:15 pm
- **Location:** Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230
- **Tickets:** Start at $20. Early-bird pricing ends April 3. Special $15 tickets are available for ages 30 and under. BOF/Mahaiwe Member Sale begins Wednesday, February 14 at noon, with the Public Sale starting Wednesday, February 21 at noon.
- **Special Offer:** On Saturday, August 24, enjoy a free pre-performance talk with dramaturg Cori Ellison at 12pm, offering insights into Gounod’s greatest work.

**About the Opera:**
"Faust" tells the story of old Dr. Faust who, in his quest for youth, makes a pact with the devil, leading to unforeseen and devastating consequences. This opera is celebrated for its rich, romantic score and has remained a beloved piece in the world of opera since its premiere. The performance will be sung in French with projected English translations, ensuring an accessible and immersive experience for all attendees.

**Featuring:**
- **Cast:** Duke Kim as Faust, Raquel González as Marguerite, Justin Hopkins as Méphistophélès, and more.
- **Creative Team:** Conductor Brian Garman and Stage Director Jonathon Loy lead an exceptional team to bring this production to life.

**Additional Information:**
The opera runs for approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one intermission. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the Berkshire Opera Festival website or call the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Box Office.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience one of the pinnacles of French romantic opera in the beautiful setting of the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center.

Berkshire Opera Festival Presents: Faust

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center as we present "Suzanne Vega - Old Songs, New Songs and Other Songs" on Saturday, October 5th at 8:00 pm. This special event showcases the immense talent of Suzanne Vega, one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, known for her captivating performances and distinctive voice. Vega, accompanied by her longtime guitarist Gerry Leonard, will take you on a journey through her illustrious career, performing a mix of beloved classics and new hits, including fan favorites like "Tom’s Diner" and "Luka."

Ticket Information:
- Reserved: $34
- Preferred: $39
- Premium: $59
Mahaiwe Members and youth (ages 30 and under) can enjoy discounts on tickets. Additionally, VIP Packages are available for those seeking an enhanced experience, subject to availability.

Location:
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230

For tickets and more information, visit the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center website or contact the box office at 413-528-0100, Wednesday through Saturday, 12-4pm. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the artistry of Suzanne Vega live in concert.

Suzanne Vega - Old Songs, New Songs and Other Songs

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Pink Martini featuring China Forbes celebrates their 30th Anniversary Tour at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. This special event takes place on Saturday, October 12, at 8:00 pm, marking a milestone in the band's illustrious career.

Pink Martini, founded by Thomas Lauderdale in 1994, has dazzled audiences worldwide with their eclectic mix of classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop music. Drawing inspiration from music across the globe and singing in 22 languages, they have performed at opera houses, concert halls, film festivals, museums, and fashion shows. Their commitment to creating beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for various causes has not waned over the years. In recognition of their contributions to music and society, Pink Martini was inducted into both the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in 2014.

Ticket prices for this event range from $45 for limited upper balcony seating to $125 for premium seats. Mahaiwe Members and youth under the age of 30 can enjoy discounts, with members receiving $5 off each ticket. To purchase tickets, members can start buying on Wednesday, April 17, at noon, while the public sale begins on Saturday, April 20, at noon.

The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, located at 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230, is proud to host this event as part of its Mahaiwe Presents series. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the venue's website or call 413-528-0100, Wednesday through Saturday, from 12-4 pm.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate 30 years of Pink Martini's musical journey, an evening that promises to be a blend of the world's finest genres and a testament to the band's enduring appeal and talent.

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

May 10, 2024

Lyle Lovett And Lisa Loeb: In Conversation And Song

May 19, 2024

Close Encounters With Music: Café Vienna– “nervous Splendor”

May 25, 2024

Bodeans

Jun 9, 2024

Close Encounters With Music: Gala Concert: Great Piano Quintets

Jun 15, 2024

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